In this illuminating Icons of Influence episode, we dig deep into the evolution of Blake Lively — from screen icon to entrepreneur building brands with intention, integrity, and ambition.We examine:Preserve: her early lifestyle platform built around craft, curation, and stories—and how she closed it when it drifted from its promiseBetty Buzz: a non-alcoholic sparkling mixer line she spent three years developing, made with real juice, natural flavor, no artificial sweeteners, designed to exist beautifully in both cocktails and solo formBetty Booze: her move into RTD cocktails, combining premium spirits, flavour, and convenience in canned format without compromising standardsBlake Brown: her haircare brand launched in 2024, which became Target’s largest haircare launch; built from her own hair routines and crafted over years, now expanding into hair & body mists in response to customer demandDetails on how she balances risk, image, identity, quality control, and consumer trustHow Blake chooses to build rather than borrow influence — reminding listeners how business is more sustainable when aligned with valuesFilled with strategy, obstacles, product stories, and entrepreneurship lessons, this episode is essential listening for anyone curious about turning influence into ownership, or building brands that last — not just brands that sparkle.Keywords:Blake Lively, Betty Buzz, Betty Booze, Blake Brown, celebrity entrepreneur, actress turned business owner, clean beauty line, non-alcoholic mixers, RTD cocktails, beauty brand launch, celebrity startup, brand integrity, founder lessons, pivot in business, influence beyond fameHosted by Hannah Hally, The Business Book Club brings together three empowering podcast series — 5-Minute Book Summaries, Icons of Influence, and Leadership Unpacked — sharing practical lessons, success stories, and leadership insights from the world’s most inspiring thinkers. Explore more episodes and resources at www.thebusinessbookclub.online. Visit thebusinessbookclub.online to explore every episode, join our leadership community, and grow your business mindset.