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Picture Perfect: After Finding Success, This Founder Shares Why She Splurged on an Iconic Photo of Faye Dunaway

The founder of beauty brand Rodial explains why a famous picture of the actress inspired her on her entrepreneurial journey.
Source: Dylan Thomas
Dylan Thomas

Like many , Maria Hatzistefanis began her journey when she got from a good job she couldn’t stand. The Greek-born Hatzistefanis had studied business at Columbia University and, after , taken a job in banking. It went well until wasn’t there,” she says. She soon found herself out of work.

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