e.l.f in Surround Sound: Astronaut Amanda Nguyen and More Trailblazers Are Here to Inspire You
The beauty brand has partnered with Nguyen to tell her inspiring story in that latest episode of its purpose-driven film series Show Yours(e.l.f.).
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The beauty brand has partnered with globally recognized activist, Nobel Peace Prize nominee and astronaut Amanda Nguyen, to celebrate the intersection of beauty, dreams and empowerment.
Nguyen appears in the latest episode of e.l.f.'s new film series Show Your(s)e.l.f, which "was created to spotlight inspirational role models who embody e.l.f.’s advocacy of positivity, inclusivity and accessibility," per the brand. Past guests have included singer-songwriter Viktoria Modesta, American swimmer Anastasia Pagonis and actor and model Chella Man.
In the episode, Nguyen shares what inspired her to become an astronaut as well as her mission to break barriers in STEM. She also reveals how her love for makeup, including her signature $9 red lip (e.l.f.'s O Face Satin Lipstick in the shade No Regrets) boosts her confidence.
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Amanda Nguyen for e.l.f.“Amanda Nguyen is changing the world with fearless disruption, doing the hard work that drives Progress—with a capital P—to change the conversation for generations about what women and girls can accomplish,” said Kory Marchisotto, Chief Marketing Officer, e.l.f. Beauty.
She continued, "I speak for myself and e.l.f. in saying we are incredibly proud to partner with Amanda to prioritize positivity, inclusivity and accessibility — and foster it with our collective community. We are force multiplying to make the world a brighter place for every eye, lip and face.”
In 2014, the Nguyen, a sexual assault survivor, founded Rise, a nonprofit organization that works to protect gender-based violence survivors.
“When I fight for survivors’ rights or reach for the stars as an astronaut, I’m reminded that no dream is too big," Nguyen shared. "We must always believe in the power of possibility and the importance of bringing others along on the journey. I’m thrilled to partner with e.l.f. to elevate what’s possible for women and girls everywhere. Together, we’re ensuring that the next generation knows no limits.”
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e.l.f. will show support for Rise's initiatives during a landmark event at the United Nations in New York City on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The gathering aims "to celebrate women in science, technology, engineering and math by bringing together women astronauts to inspire the next generation of changemakers."
As part of e.l.f.'s commitment to impact, the brand also launched a podcast series, VALOR, in which trailblazing women in the military who have led critical operations share their remarkable stories.
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And they've also teamed with incredible public figures across fields, including racecar driver Katherine Legge who shared her pep talk with PEOPLE last year ahead of Indy 500.
"You are capable of doing the hard things. You're capable of doing the right things. And you have to believe in yourself first, and then you can go and uplift others too," Legge shared. "So even when we're traveling at 230 miles an hour, we can still feel good about ourselves. I may be the only woman in the Indy 500, but I'm not the only woman in the driver scene."
Watch the new Show Your(s)e.l.f. episode on e.l.f. Cosmetics’ YouTube channel.
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