Spoiler Alert: It Doesn’t Go as Planned (And That’s Actually a Good Thing)
When I first started out, I had a clear vision of what this entrepreneurial journey would look like, structured days, impactful work, and a steady path forward. Reality? A little messier, a lot less linear, and filled with pivots I didn’t see coming. One of the most meaningful examples of this h...
The Power of Perception: How Marketing Shapes What We Think We’re Buying
Recent tariff announcements against China by the U.S. have reignited conversations about global manufacturing and, more provocatively, pulled back the curtain on our perception of luxury. In response, several Chinese manufacturers have taken to TikTok, revealing that many of the world’s most cov...
How to Be an Owner, Not a Renter | Babba Rivera on Authenticity, Heritage & Bold Moves
In this episode of Say More, Eleanor and Isabelle sit down with Babba Rivera—founder of the award-winning clean hair care brand Ceremonia, former Uber exec, and a trailblazing Latina entrepreneur reshaping the beauty industry.
Babba shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Sweden’s immig...
Challenger Brands with Babba Rivera, Sarah Paiji Yoo, and Justin Rosenburg
Here's a panel from this year's Inc Founders House in Philadelphia. In this episode, staff reporter Ali Donaldson led a discussion about challenger brands—companies that punch above their weight to succeed. Her guests were Sarah Paiji Yoo, founder and CEO of Blueland, a microplastic-free cleanin...
How to Make Smart Financial Moves in Any Climate
From burn-rate management to fundraising timing, Ceremonia founder Babba Rivera and Atropos Health co-founder Brigham Hyde unpack today’s high-stakes financial decisions and what separates the resilient from the risky.
Babba Rivera on Grief, Healing, and Rebirth: Finding Strength on the Other Side of Tragedy
In this episode of ROCK BOTTOM, host Mayssa Chehata sits down with her close friend Babba Rivera — award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Ceremonia, the clean hair care brand rooted in Latinx heritage. Together, they explore Babba’s journey through unimaginable loss, healing, and spiritual tra...
20. Babba Rivera - Prioritizing Selfcare, Finding Flow and Creating an Aligned Business
In this episode I am honored to welcome the entrepreneur Babba Rivera to the True Me podcast. I always get so inspired by her work and in the episode we talk about:
There's no perfect timing, create your perfect timing instead.
The importance of prioritizing your selfcare.
How to create an alig...
Babba Rivera (Ceremonia) on Making Business Personal, Winning Retail, and Convincing Investors to Bet on Latinx Communities
Building a beauty brand that celebrates Latin culture while competing on a global stage is no small feat—but for Babba Rivera, it’s not just business— it’s personal.
Babba founded Ceremonia to create a haircare brand rooted in Latin heritage, ritual, and community. Today, Ceremonia is one of th...
6 Habits of the Most Successful Female Founders
Months into interviewing founders for this podcast, Sammi noticed something surprising: the most successful women were often practicing the same habits, but almost none of them were the things people usually talk about in founder profiles.
Today, Sammi breaks down six patterns she has seen repea...
Why Ceremonia Refuses to Follow Beauty’s Playbook With Babba Rivera
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