From Corporate Beauty to AI-Driven Founder: The Career Pivot That Changed Everything w/Anne Laughlin
Mon Feb 02 2026
In Episode 11 of the Faces Behind Beauty podcast series, I’m joined by Anne Laughlin - who went from powerhouse roles at Estée Lauder, LVMH, and Marc Jacobs to co-founding Dillie and most recently, launching Sloane Studio, a brand, product marketing, and innovation studio at the forefront of beauty tech.
Anne is a beauty industry innovator who continues to redefine what’s possible at the intersection of creativity, technology, and brand building.
We originally bonded as podcast hosts, and from our very first conversation, all we could talk about was the future of the beauty industry.
The truth is - no one has a clear answer for where beauty is headed and that is what we are here to change.
Anne is actively building what’s next & using AI to innovate powerfully in beauty.
Since recording this episode, Anne has gone on to found Sloane Studio - helping consumer brands leverage AI & AEO as a creative engine, not a replacement for human storytelling.
In this episode, not only are we talking beauty AI, we also dive into what it really looks like to reinvent your career in an emerging space after years of success on the corporate side of beauty.
You’ll hear about:
What the future of the beauty industry actually looks like as AI continues to evolveHow AI is influencing the beauty industry right nowWhat it takes to confidently pivot from corporate success into entrepreneurshipHow failure can become one of your most powerful tools for growth and innovationThis conversation is honest, forward-thinking, and a must-listen for anyone curious about what’s next for beauty and how to evolve with it.
If this episode resonates, share it with someone in beauty who needs to hear this conversation, and don’t forget to rate and review the podcast - this helps more women find these stories to fuel our confidence & keep our success growing.
LINKS:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-michelle-laughlin/
Website: https://www.sosloane.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/so___sloane?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@so_sloane?_r=1&_t=ZP-93XZaCMAeEA
Substack: https://sosloane.substack.com/
Podcast: https://www.sosloane.com/so-sloane-podcast
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In Episode 11 of the Faces Behind Beauty podcast series, I’m joined by Anne Laughlin - who went from powerhouse roles at Estée Lauder, LVMH, and Marc Jacobs to co-founding Dillie and most recently, launching Sloane Studio, a brand, product marketing, and innovation studio at the forefront of beauty tech. Anne is a beauty industry innovator who continues to redefine what’s possible at the intersection of creativity, technology, and brand building. We originally bonded as podcast hosts, and from our very first conversation, all we could talk about was the future of the beauty industry. The truth is - no one has a clear answer for where beauty is headed and that is what we are here to change. Anne is actively building what’s next & using AI to innovate powerfully in beauty. Since recording this episode, Anne has gone on to found Sloane Studio - helping consumer brands leverage AI & AEO as a creative engine, not a replacement for human storytelling. In this episode, not only are we talking beauty AI, we also dive into what it really looks like to reinvent your career in an emerging space after years of success on the corporate side of beauty. You’ll hear about: What the future of the beauty industry actually looks like as AI continues to evolveHow AI is influencing the beauty industry right nowWhat it takes to confidently pivot from corporate success into entrepreneurshipHow failure can become one of your most powerful tools for growth and innovationThis conversation is honest, forward-thinking, and a must-listen for anyone curious about what’s next for beauty and how to evolve with it. If this episode resonates, share it with someone in beauty who needs to hear this conversation, and don’t forget to rate and review the podcast - this helps more women find these stories to fuel our confidence & keep our success growing. LINKS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-michelle-laughlin/ Website: https://www.sosloane.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/so___sloane?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@so_sloane?_r=1&_t=ZP-93XZaCMAeEA Substack: https://sosloane.substack.com/ Podcast: https://www.sosloane.com/so-sloane-podcast