Ep. 6: Dancing in the corner office, with Carla Vernón

In this episode of The Leadership Dance podcast, host Alissa Hsu Lynch sits down with Carla Vernón, CEO of The Honest Company and one of the only Afro-Latine CEOs of a public company. During their conversation, Carla shares her journey from a rambunctious dancer raised in Buffalo, New York, to corporate CEO, touching on the importance of representation, dealing with failure, and what she’s learned from her dance background. Carla also reveals her alter ego as “Your Sister in the Corner Office” (SITCO), reflecting on her role as a first-time CEO and sharing advice for the next generation of leaders. She discusses the mission of The Honest Company, the value of building a diverse board of directors, and how she relies on a network of mentors, family, and friends to keep her moving forward.

You won’t want to miss this fun episode, chock-full of wisdom from a true trailblazer! ______________________________________________

💡Key Takeaways:

Resilience comes from navigating spaces where you’re not the norm—it’s a skill and a superpower.

Being a dancer involves a lot of rejection and failure. Learning to embrace failure, rather than fearing it, is crucial for growth, whether in dance or leadership.

Success isn’t linear—careers are often choreographed through improvisation, experimentation, and adaptation.

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To learn more about Carla and The Honest Company:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlainspired/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlainspired/ 

Website: www.honest.com 

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