What does it mean to truly disrupt an industry—and can one entrepreneur’s vision connect beauty, empowerment, and even space exploration? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood welcomes Shalini Vadhera, a pioneering founder who transformed her passion for global beauty into impact-driven brands and products that have made history by traveling to outer space.

Shalini Vadhera shares her journey from a determined 19-year-old entrepreneur in India to celebrity makeup artist, bestselling author, and creator of Ready, Set, Jet—now certified for both human spaceflight and defense use. She’s not only revolutionizing beauty through biotech and space-tested products, but also building communities where women can invest, lead, and thrive.

The episode highlights Shalini’s innovative approach to product development, her strategies for empowering women investors, and the game-changing events she’s orchestrated to bring powerful women together. It’s a must-listen conversation for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and the real impact that comes from passing the baton to the next generation of changemakers.

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Marcia Dawood is an early-stage investor who serves on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, is a venture partner with Mindshift Capital, a member of Golden Seeds, and the chair emeritus of the Angel Capital Association (ACA), a global professional society for angel investors.
She is also an associate producer on the award-winning documentary Show Her the Money.
A TEDx speaker and the host of The Angel Next Door podcast, Marcia walks the talk and holds investments in over fifty early-stage companies and funds. She is committed to expanding support for diverse companies that overcome the world’s biggest problems and accelerate positive change. She is passionate about bridging the gap from early-stage inception to building thriving, profitable companies.
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