Please join Yellow Studio + Westchester Women Making Waves to learn more about Emily Yeston, Co-Founder and CEO of Doré. In this conversation between Emily and Fran Hauser (author, keynote speaker and startup investor), they will speak about the evolution of Emily’s career – from assistant to CEO – and share anecdotes from along the way. From blog, to retreats on through to launching a successful and sustainable skincare brand – you will see how the power of connection shapes this story.

Emily Yeston

About Emily

Emily Yeston is the Co-Founder and CEO of Doré. After 5 years of working closely with Garance Doré to build her eponymous platform into a thriving digital media property, Emily became Garance’s business partner in 2016 and continued to be instrumental in leveraging Garance’s voice and influence to an ever-increasing international audience.

In 2020, Emily partnered with Garance as Co-Founder and CEO of Doré to bring clean, gentle and effective Made-in-France skincare with a focus on sustainability and inclusivity.

Emily has worked closely with such brands as Net-A-Porter, Tiffany & Co., L’Oreal and VInce, and has a keen eye for commerce and content opportunities that leverage connection over clicks.

Her previous experience includes working with both brands and publications such as Lucky Magazine, WWD and Oscar de la Renta across production, editorial and public relations.

Emily has been invited to speak at conferences (RewardStyle, Altitude Summit) and universities (Harvard, Yale, University of Pennsylvania) on the intersection of content and commerce.

Originally from Philadelphia, Emily now resides in Bedford, NY.

Read more in the NY Times article.

Fran Hauser

About Fran

Fran Hauser is passionate about leveling the playing field for women. She does this through her investing, writing, and speaking. Fran has invested in over 30 female-founded companies across consumer tech, CPG, media & publishing, and wellness. She is the best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate which has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible. Fran’s new book, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career is quickly becoming the go-to for women seeking more joy and fulfillment in their career. Fran regularly speaks at conferences and organizations to help women build careers they love while staying true to themselves. Much of her current work is informed by 15 years spent in media, where she rose through the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital. She lives outside of NYC with her husband and two sons.

Artisanal charcuterie from Graze New York and wine from Folkways will be served.

Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available.