Jamie Kern Lima
Billion-Dollar Entrepreneur, NYT Bestselling Author & Keynote Speaker
Jamie Kern Lima is a self-made entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcast host who sold her problem-solving beauty brand for $1.2 billion—after starting it from her living room.
Meet Jamie Kern Lima
From Denny’s waitress to billion-dollar CEO, Jamie Kern Lima’s story is the stuff of modern legend. As the founder of IT Cosmetics and the first female CEO of a L’Oréal brand, Jamie shattered glass ceilings, and expectations, with her authenticity, resilience, and unshakable belief in herself.
Today, she’s a two-time New York Times bestselling author, host of the #1 Self-Improvement podcast in the U.S., and a guest Shark on Season 16 of ABC’s Shark Tank. She is also well-known for her keynote and motivational speaking. Jamie Kern Lima is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Jamie Kern Lima’s fees.
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Biography
Denny’s Waitress Turned L’Oréal CEO
Jamie Kern Lima began her career as a Denny’s waitress and local news anchor before launching IT Cosmetics from her living room. Inspired by her personal struggles with rosacea and sensitive skin, Jamie created a beauty line that addresses real problems for real people. After years of rejection from investors and retailers, a bold, makeup-free appearance on QVC changed everything—every product sold out in minutes.
Her company grew rapidly, eventually becoming the largest beauty brand on QVC. In 2016, she sold IT Cosmetics to L’Oréal for $1.2 billion in cash, becoming the first female CEO of any brand in the company’s 100+ year history.
Breaking Barriers with Billion-Dollar Belief
Jamie’s journey wasn’t easy. She faced countless rejections, moments of self-doubt, and pressure to conform to industry norms, but she stayed true to her mission and her voice. That same grit and authenticity earned her a spot on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women.
She’s since become a celebrated keynote speaker and thought leader, sharing the transformational power of authenticity, belief, and resilience with audiences around the world.
A Voice for Women and Worth
Also two-time New York Times bestselling author, Jamie’s second book, WORTHY, spent 14 consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and is already empowering hundreds of thousands of readers to crush self-doubt and embrace their inherent worth. She’s donating 100% of her author proceeds to causes that elevate women and girls.
In 2024, Jamie hosted Becoming Unstoppable Live, where more than 260,000 people tuned in. Joined by icons like Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Robin Roberts, and Maria Shriver, the event propelled Jamie’s mission to help every person realize they are enough.
Jamie is also an active philanthropist, having donated over $40 million in product and funding to help women facing cancer and supports leadership training in over 100 prisons and shelters across the U.S.
How to Hire Jamie Kern Lima
To hire Jamie Kern Lima for an event, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with the proposed event date, location, audience size, event format and program goals. Jamie Kern Lima is available for corporate events, conferences, leadership meetings, private events, workshops, fireside chats and virtual programs.
After receiving your request, a Mollie Plotkin Group booking agent will review Jamie Kern Lima’s availability, discuss the event details and get back to you within 48 hours with next steps for securing Jamie Kern Lima for your program.
Jamie Kern Lima Booking Fee
The cost to book Jamie Kern Lima depends on the event date, location, format, audience size and scope of the appearance. Jamie Kern Lima’s speaking fee starts at $137,500. Speaking fees may vary for keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, private events, corporate meetings and virtual programs.
For the most accurate Jamie Kern Lima booking fee, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with your event details. Our team will help confirm availability, pricing and the best format for your event.
Speaking Topics & Programs
Jamie’s keynotes are fully customized for each audience and event. She frequently speaks on topics such as:
- Building a Billion Dollar Company from Your Living Room
- How to Go From Underestimated to Unstoppable (In Your Business, Joy, Life, And/Or Faith)
- Billion Dollar Resilience
- Billion Dollar Belief
- Winning Through Authenticity
- The Power of Momentum in Business and Life
- Entrepreneurship
- Leadership & The Art of Leading Winning Teams
- Selling and Leading Authentically
- Change Your Relationship with Rejection, Change Your Life and Business
- How to Crush Self-doubt
- Faith-led Success, How to Let God Fuel Your Journey
If you’d like to begin customizing Jamie’s talk for your event, schedule an exploratory Zoom call with the MPG team!
