Monique Rodriguez

Monique Rodriguez
Born	Chicago, Illinois, US
Nationality	American
Occupation(s)	Entrepreneur, CEO, philanthropist
Known for	Founder of Mielle Organics

Monique Rodriguez is an American entrepreneur and the founder of Mielle Organics, a hair care and beauty brand.

Early life and education

Monique Rodriguez was raised in Chicago, Illinois. ^[1] She developed an interest in hair care at an early age, influenced by her mother's homemade hair treatments. Rodriguez pursued a career in nursing.

Career

Rodriguez founded Mielle Organics in 2014. The company offers products designed specifically for textured hair, including shampoos, conditioners, oils, and styling products. ^{[2] [3]}

In January 2023, Rodriguez announced the sale of Mielle Organics to Procter & Gamble (P&G). ^{[4] [5]}

Philanthropic work

Rodriguez launched a venture fund in 2023, to provide financial and mentorship support to minority-owned businesses in the beauty and wellness industries. ^{[6] [7]}

Personal life

Rodriguez said in 2019 that a family tragedy motivated her to pursue a career in hair care full-time. ^[8]

Awards and recognition

Rodriguez was recognized as one of CNBC's "Changemakers" in 2024 for her impact on the beauty industry and her efforts to support Black women entrepreneurs ^[9]

References

1. "How This Millionaire Mom Turned A Health Tragedy Into Triumph". Forbes. February 11, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
2. "Who Gets to Use a Hair Oil?". The New York Times. April 5, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
3. "How to Launch a Black Beauty Brand" . Business of Fashion. The Business of Fashion. May 20, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
4. "This Black founder sold her company to P&G—why she says she's 'selling up,' not selling out". CNBC. CNBC LLC. January 21, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
5. "Mielle Organics Co-Founders On Remaining True To Customers With Proctor & Gamble Acquisition". Forbes. January 12, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
6. "Mielle Organics Founder Monique Rodriguez To Launch Her Own Venture Fund". Inc. Mansueto Ventures. March 1, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
7. "Mielle Organics' Monique Rodriguez Is Spearheading Her Own Venture Fund". Essence. Essence Communications. March 2, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
8. "Mielle Organics Founder Monique Rodriguez On Growing A Company Out Of Tragedy". CBS News. CBS Interactive. January 25, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
9. "Monique Rodriguez, CNBC Changemakers". CNBC. CNBC LLC. February 28, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.