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She did Naomi Campbells firstVoguecover but was worried about paying rent.
At that time, she never even thought about owning her own company or going corporate.
I was always worried about how I was going to pay the rent, Brown recalls.
But I also got to do really great things, including shooting aVoguecover.
The cover star in question?
She was then a young model, and it was her firstVoguecover, she says.
Most beauty lovers know Browns next chapter.
Her skin-care-meets-makeupMiracle Balmis a smash hit.
Who were your guiding lights at 28 that you relied on for counsel and inspiration?
I think a lot of it was my mom.
I relied on her, my aunt Alice, and my sister Linda.
I also leaned on a couple of girlfriends and whatever agent I had at the time.
My agents had to take on all my angst How come so-and-sos not calling?
So, thank you to all those agents who supported me when I kind of lost it.
What was the mantra that inspired you at the time?
My favorite line is Youve got this.
So my ideas were not in vogue at the time.
I will never forget it!
She was on the cover ofInterview, and it was a black and white picture.
She was laughing, her head was back, and she had lines outside of her eyes.
And I realized, OK, I could do that.
And I thought, OK, when I have kids, I could still be cool.
Ive always kind of picked up little things by looking at other people.
How has that informed the products you create?
Thats the thing Im older now than I was when we sat down for this interview 15 minutes ago.
Why is that such a negative thing, aging?
We are all aging.
I would even say Im into pro-aging.
I don’t want to feel bad about something I cant change.
I make a run at be positive.
I want all girls to stop picking themselves apart.
Now, Im into a much more easygoing way of putting on makeup.
Jones Road is all about protecting and caring for your skin and bringing your best features forward.
People always make a run at hide and contour and change.
Well, Miracle Balm brings out the best part of you.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
