Madison Reed: Amy Errett
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78 min
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Amy Errett launches Madison Reed hair color company at age 56, disrupting the industry with ammonia-free formulas, direct-to-consumer sales, and color bar salons.
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Amy describes being fired as CEO of Olivia travel company in a hotel lobby via envelope from founder, calling it simultaneously the hardest and best experience of her life.
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