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Don’t even try putting Nyakio Grieco in a box. From founding her first eponymous skincare line back in 2002 (subsequently acquired by Unilever) to introducing inclusive beauty retailer Thirteen Lune in 2020 to her latest effort, a multicategory beauty brand called Relevant; Your Skin Seen, the entrepreneur is consistently finding latest avenues to uplift consumers — and brand founders — of color. Here, the 2023 CEW Female Founder Honoree speaks on edifying an industry through community, inclusivity and, every now and then, betting on passion and heart over conventional business value. What has your trajectory been like in beauty?  Nyakio Grieco: I’ve been within the industry for 22 years, and for me, slow and regular has won the race; finding a...