#315 Empowering Women Through Skincare: JustUs Skincare Founders Evelyn Sprigg and Brook Dougherty
Tue Jun 10 2025
In the final episode of Reinvent Yourself, Lesley Jane Seymour sits down with Brooke Dougherty and Evelyn Sprigg—two inspiring women who reinvented their lives and careers through a shared love of beauty and skincare. Brooke, a former creative executive, became a formulator at 68, while Evelyn, a longtime beauty marketer, found renewed purpose after leaving a high-pressure role. Together, they launched Just Us Skincare, a brand focused on the often-overlooked needs of aging and hormonal skin. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, reinvention, and creating community through meaningful, effective skincare.
About the Speakers:
Brook Dougherty is the author of the memoir, Nothing To Write Home About, and a longtime supporter of domestic violence victims. Brook became a formulator at the age of 68 and is Founder and Chief Alchemist at JustUs Skincare alongside Evelyn Sprigg.
Evelyn Sprigg, a veteran of the NYC advertising and PR industry working for some of the world's largest beauty brands, is now CEO and Co-founder of JustUs Skincare.
Connect with Brook and Evelyn:
Website
Evelyn on LinkedIn
Brook on LinkedIn
Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour:
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Substack
If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!
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In the final episode of Reinvent Yourself, Lesley Jane Seymour sits down with Brooke Dougherty and Evelyn Sprigg—two inspiring women who reinvented their lives and careers through a shared love of beauty and skincare. Brooke, a former creative executive, became a formulator at 68, while Evelyn, a longtime beauty marketer, found renewed purpose after leaving a high-pressure role. Together, they launched Just Us Skincare, a brand focused on the often-overlooked needs of aging and hormonal skin. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, reinvention, and creating community through meaningful, effective skincare. About the Speakers: Brook Dougherty is the author of the memoir, Nothing To Write Home About, and a longtime supporter of domestic violence victims. Brook became a formulator at the age of 68 and is Founder and Chief Alchemist at JustUs Skincare alongside Evelyn Sprigg. Evelyn Sprigg, a veteran of the NYC advertising and PR industry working for some of the world's largest beauty brands, is now CEO and Co-founder of JustUs Skincare. Connect with Brook and Evelyn: Website Evelyn on LinkedIn Brook on LinkedIn Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour: Website Instagram LinkedIn Substack If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!