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Iskra Lawrence

  • Founder of Saltair
  • Supermodel, Entrepreneur, and Business Leader
  • Body Positivity Advocate and Champion of Women's Empowerment
  • Forbes Europe 30 Under 30, BBC 100 Women Honoree, INC 500 Female Founder 2026 

Founder of Saltair, one of the fastest-growing body care brands in the U.S., Iskra Lawrence has transformed her personal brand into a thriving business empire. With Saltair projected to exceed $150 million in revenue in 2026, just four years after its launch, Lawrence is a successful entrepreneur, supermodel, and advocate for body positivity who has built her career challenging conventional expectations.

After facing rejection from a modeling industry that told her she didn't fit its ideal, Lawrence built a global following by embracing authenticity and advocating for greater inclusivity. Today, she is also the founder of Self-Funding, a personal development venture focused on helping people invest in themselves. Recognized on Forbes Europe's 30 Under 30 list and BBC's 100 Women list, she brings firsthand experience turning personal adversity into entrepreneurial success.

As a mother of two, Lawrence also speaks candidly about navigating the demands of motherhood while pursuing ambitious professional goals. Drawing on her journey from supermodel to business founder, she offers audiences an inspiring perspective on entrepreneurship, resilience, and building a successful career without compromising what matters most.

 
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Past Hosts Include:
  • TEDx
  • BUILD
  • Fashion and Physique - A Fashion Symposium
  • The BodyCon LA
  • Trinity College Dublin - The Phil
  • WE Day UK
  • The Body Con London
  • The Mirror Challenge - Facebook Watch

Iskra Lawrence Talks About Battling With Her Self-Image | BUILD Series - Get Sharable Link
Talks & Conversations with Iskra Lawrence
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From Supermodel to CEO: Building a Brand on Your Own Terms

How do you turn a personal brand into a thriving business? After challenging the beauty industry's standards and building a global following, ISKRA LAWRENCE leveraged her influence to launch Saltair, a body and hair care brand sold at Target, and Self-Funding, a personal development venture. Drawing on her entrepreneurial journey, she shares how to identify market opportunities, build consumer trust, and translate a bold vision into a successful brand. Lawrence offers lessons on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the power of betting on yourself.

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Motherhood and Ambition: Building a Business Without Losing Yourself

Can you pursue ambitious professional goals while raising a family without feeling like you're sacrificing one for the other? As the founder of the rapidly growing body care brand Saltair and a mother of two, ISKRA LAWRENCE knows firsthand the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with parenthood. Drawing on her experience building a multimillion-dollar business while raising young children, she shares candid insights on navigating competing priorities, redefining success, and making space for both personal fulfillment and professional ambition.

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