The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Judith Martinez, social impact leader and host. Judith and Melinda talk about breaking the cycle of generational trauma, the importance of self-care, and purpose-driven work. Judith Martinez is a social impact leader, storyteller, and cultural architect shaping the future of leadership and community. As the Director of Social Impact & Inclusion at Rare Beauty, she works to bring Rare Beauty’s mission to life in ways that expand access, amplify next-generation voices, and redefine what social impact can look like in mental health advocacy, beauty, and beyond. She is also the founder of InHerShoes, a women’s empowerment organization dedicated to activating the next generation of change-makers, and the host of Imaginal Goo, a podcast exploring personal evolution, identity, and the messy, miraculous process of becoming. Her work blends strategy with soul — weaving together impact, intuition, and cultural insight to create spaces where people feel seen, empowered, and capable of rewriting their own narratives. A proud first-generation daughter of immigrants, Judith has been featured on stages and in rooms ranging from universities to Fortune 500 companies. Along the way, she has collaborated with culture shapers and changemakers — from the White House, Ashoka, and GOOD Worldwide to the Rare Impact Fund. She has walked and built alongside leaders and catalysts such as the United State of Women, Leon Panetta, Serena Williams, and Selena Gomez. Whether speaking about mental health, leadership, creativity, or personal transformation, Judith’s voice invites depth, clarity, and courage. Judith is currently building toward her next era — a world where strategy, storytelling, and spiritual intelligence meet — and where the next generation of women are supported in stepping into their fullest expression and power. If you loved this conversation, explore more of Judith’s world on her podcast Imaginal Goo — a space for identity, transformation, and the art of becoming.Subscribe now, hit the notification bell, and join the conversation as we redefine beauty together. **This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-patient relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek the advice of a licensed mental health professional. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, and you use it at your own risk. We do not guarantee any specific outcomes or results from using the information provided.Edited by Nicolas Spearman: https://bit.ly/4eXMGqL
