“my inspiration in life......without. I would be lost”
Donda Mullis
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Donda Mullis is a brand builder, retail expert, and the Co-Founder & CMO of Raw Sugar…
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As a pet lover, this caught my attention. As a business leader, I wanted to applaud the effort to provide gratitude to those that show up and…
As a pet lover, this caught my attention. As a business leader, I wanted to applaud the effort to provide gratitude to those that show up and…
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Thank you WWD for another great WWD Beauty CEO Summit! A few great days of inspiration, collaboration and connecting with the best and brightest in…
Thank you WWD for another great WWD Beauty CEO Summit! A few great days of inspiration, collaboration and connecting with the best and brightest in…
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Co-Founder
Raw Sugar Initiative
- Present 7 years 5 months
We believe in something bigger than ourselves and that all persons have the right to clean, healthy living at an affordable price. With this in mind, the Raw Sugar Initiative was born. For every product purchased, we donate a fresh bar of soap to a person in need. In 2017, Raw Sugar donated 1.5 million bars of soap to the Direct Relief organization, with a goal of 2.5 million bars for 2018. We participate in local events (i.e., Day of Celebration) that support homeless shelters. Everybody has…
We believe in something bigger than ourselves and that all persons have the right to clean, healthy living at an affordable price. With this in mind, the Raw Sugar Initiative was born. For every product purchased, we donate a fresh bar of soap to a person in need. In 2017, Raw Sugar donated 1.5 million bars of soap to the Direct Relief organization, with a goal of 2.5 million bars for 2018. We participate in local events (i.e., Day of Celebration) that support homeless shelters. Everybody has the right to life’s basic necessities, and our philanthropic program plays a small hand in that.
Honors & Awards
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Forbes Inaugural '50 over 50' 2021
Forbes
The inaugural class of entrepreneurs, leaders and creators who are part of an exhilarating movement redefining life’s second half and proving that success has no age limit.
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100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Business Journal
Raw Sugar ranked #15 on Los Angeles Business Journal's Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Los Angeles 2019.
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50 Fastest Growing Private companies in San Fernando Valley
San Fernando Valley Business Journal
Raw Sugar Living ranked as #7 among the 50 Fastest Growing Private companies in San Fernando Valley!
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CEW Indie 65 Beauty's Independent Companies
Cosmetic Executive Women
Recognized in the CEW Indie65 Report, the first-ever comprehensive listing of the 65 most interesting indie beauty firms.
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Top Women in Retail
Drug Store News
Drug Store News is shining a spotlight on women in the mass retail industry making a difference with its Top Women in Health, Wellness and Beauty Awards
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Inc. 5000
Inc. Magazine
Ranked No. 1493 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies; https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/raw-sugar-living-named-to-inc-magazines-annual-list-of-americas-fastest-growing-private-companiesthe-inc-5000-300902092.html
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Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 -- Semifinalist
Ernst & Young
Recognized as a semifinalist in the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 Greater Los Angeles Awards program.
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"Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America"
Entrepreneur Magazine
Raw Sugar Living is named one of the "Best Entrepreneurial Companies In America" by Entrepreneur Magazine's 2018 Entrepreneur360 List.
Official news announcement: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/raw-sugar-living-named-one-of-the-best-entrepreneurial-companies-in-america-by-entrepreneur-magazines-2018-entrepreneur360-list-300771987.html -
Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 Semifinalist
Ernst & Young
Recognized as a semifinalist in the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 Greater Los Angeles Awards program.
Stay tuned and follow us along on our journey to the awards. http://http://bit.ly/1WoNGFf.
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