Monique Rodriguez is the Founder & CEO of Mielle, the fastest-growing Black-founded and woman-led beauty brand, available in over 100,000 U.S. stores and 90+ countries. Under her leadership, Mielle secured a nine-figure investment from Berkshire Partners and later partnered with P&G Beauty, solidifying its global reach. With a community of over 1M Mielle Mavens, Monique has been recognized on Glossy 50, WWD Power Players and Ebony 100. Beyond business, she champions empowerment through Mielle Cares and advisory roles with Hope Chicago and Building Better Futures. Monique is also the author of The Glory in Your Story, inspiring others to lead with faith and purpose.