"Although appearance and style are to be admired and celebrated, I believe the beauty industry has a responsibility to do so much more than just focus on outward appearance," says Francis Tesmer, a global entrepreneur and the founder of Lead Rolfs Global Institute powered by L'Oréal Professional Products Division. These aren't empty words for Tesmer. As the beauty industry continues to evolve and innovate, Tesmer's passion for women's empowerment is a driving force toward her goal of ushering in a new era in the beauty industry. With this goal in mind, she founded Lead, an accelerated development program and pathway toward higher education for beauty professionals. I had the pleasure of discussing all things Lead, women's empowerment, and revolutionizing the industry with Tesmer. Read on to see what she had to say.
