Allergan Aesthetics announced the 2025 class of entrepreneurs who will participate in The Confidence Project: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs. This initiative, led by Botox Cosmetic, is aimed at closing the Confidence Gap and accelerating business growth for select entrepreneurs from across the country.

This year's participants were selected from a pool of applicants representing a wide range of industries, backgrounds, and business ideas. Botox Cosmetic invited these business owners to participate in a Virtual Community Summit earlier this month centered around business development, camaraderie and financial coaching. Following the summit, each entrepreneur is set to begin an intensive "Boostcamp" powered by Hello Alice, an online platform that helps businesses launch and grow. The Boostcamp is designed to provide business owners with practical tools, mentorship and education to help them scale their venture with confidence.

"On behalf of Botox Cosmetic and everyone at Allergan Aesthetics, I am proud to welcome this new group of entrepreneurs to The Confidence Project," said Nicole Katz, Vice President, Customer Engagement and Corporate Affairs at Allergan Aesthetics. "As the leader in aesthetics, we know what's possible when preparation and confidence are met with opportunity. We are honored to support this year's class of entrepreneurs. Botox Cosmetic is committed to building a future where women entrepreneurs have resources to forge new paths and propel their businesses to success."

Following the Boostcamp, select entrepreneurs will be chosen to participate in a Pitch Lab to present their business to a grant selection committee. Ultimately, 20 business owners will be selected and will each receive a $20,000 grant from Botox Cosmetic to help make their business goals a reality. The selection panel is composed of Allergan Aesthetics executives and aesthetic entrepreneurs, including Shawna Chrisman, Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Destination Aesthetics Medical Spa; Nicci Levy, CEO and Founder of Alchemy 43; and Caroline Robinson, MD, FAAD, Board-Certified Dermatologist and Founder of Tone Dermatology.

"As a founder and entrepreneur, I know firsthand how critical community is when building a successful business. The opportunity to participate in The Confidence Project since the beginning has been deeply inspiring," said Shawna Chrisman. "These entrepreneurs aren't just growing companies; they're reshaping industries and bettering communities."

The 20 grant recipients will be announced in October 2025. For more information on The Confidence Project, visit www.botoxcosmetic.com/realimpact and follow @botoxcosmetic on Instagram and YouTube where participants will be featured in the coming months.