"I feel most powerful when I am ruthlessly aligned with myself," Gwyneth Paltrow says, reflecting on her journey from Oscar-winning actress to CEO."I've started to fully embrace myself and all my mistakes... I can stand on my own two feet powerfully." This philosophy of self-acceptance has shaped Paltrow's unconventional path in business leadership.
The pivot from the big screen to boardroom wasn't without its challenges, with Paltrow taking on the role of CEO in 2016."I didn't finish college. I didn't come up through a corporate environment," she candidly admits in our interview at the."I didn't know anything about anything I was doing." This lack of formal business training initially led to moments of self-doubt."I used to Google the acronyms under the table," Paltrow shares.
Paltrow's approach has led Goop into territories often considered pushing the boundaries, placing the brand at the forefront of conversations around women's wellbeing. Goop was one of the earliest brands to champion clean beauty and address topics of sexual health."I remember talking about gut health even back in the day and having people freak out," Paltrow recalls.