19 Questions With Michelle Cordeiro Grant
by The Candidly Team
This article is part of our series called "People We Like," in which we highlight interesting women, across all walks of life.
Leaders, great cooks, doctors, parents, writers; people who inspire us.
Today, we’re highlighting Michelle Cordeiro Grant, founder of Lively, a brand making comfortable, functional, chic bras every woman would actually want to wear.
The Candidly Questionnaire
1. What’s your most compelling quality?
I’m unapologetically optimistic.
2. What’s an overrated value you don’t buy into?
That amazing education equals amazing results. I believe in education, I just don’t think it leads to success always, and it doesn’t apply to every field.
3. How do you feel about cilantro?
Love it! Especially in guacamole.
4. Are essential oils anything?
They are, especially when they’re in my tub.
5. What's the most effective beauty trick you know?
Hardcore water (without bubbles).
6. How do you get your self-esteem?
I fell in love with myself at 25.
7. What meal can you make the hell out of?
My daily elixir.
8. What’s your favorite item of clothing you own?
Right now it’s my oversized LIVELY scrunchie.
9. How do you handle conflict in your closest relationships?
Talk. it. out.
10. What’s something you’ve changed your mind about in the last year?
The amount of time I need to spend in my office. And Clubhouse.
11. Who is someone in your field of work that you admire?
Everyone that I’ve interviewed on my Founder Chats IG Live series and my podcast.
12. What Insta account speaks to you deeply?
13. What quote or phrase has stayed with you?
Comparison is the killer of joy.
14. What’s your favorite movie from the last ten years?
I still love How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days.
15. What’s the most delicious bite of food you’ve ever had?
The lobster cobb salad at Duryea’s.
16. What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned about yourself as a leader?
That you can be compassionate and still win at business.
17. Is social media ruining our brains?
Yes, if used without care.
18. Describe your actual bedtime routine.
Shower. Skincare. Water. Chat with husband. And goodnight.
19. What’s your relationship with bangs?
I just don’t have the forehead for it.
What is your single favorite:
Wellness product that *actually* works: Arrae’s bloat pills.
Lip balm: LIVELY.
Jeans brand: MOTHER Denim.
Mascara: Wander Beauty.
Sweats: LIVELY.
Effective “lady” product: August.
Last minute gift: Alexa Leigh bracelets.
Bra: LIVELY.
Shampoo: Briogeo.
Comfortable shoes: Loeffler Randall.
Splurge skincare: Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C Serum.
Drugstore skincare: Nivea.
Everyday bag: LIVELY fanny pack.
Guilty-pleasure TV show: Gossip Girl. Front to back. Over and over.
Drink: Casamigos blanco, soda and lime. Add a jalapeno in the summer.
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