On this episode of Second Life, hear how Duprie paved her own path to success in a brand-new industry and everything she has learned in between. She then landed a role as the fashion and editorial assistant at before officially making Damsel in Dior her full-time career. She then made the move to Los Angeles to work for E! as an executive assistant to the VP of talent, which eventually led her to Imagine Entertainment. Yet before she became one of today’s top fashion and lifestyle influencers with millions of followers, she actually began her career at after earning her degree in journalism and professional writing. On June 7, she is releasing a new book, Liking Myself Back, where she delves into her self-made success as a modern digital entrepreneur and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Now, she’s stepping into the role of creative director for Wyeth, a new fashion brand that will open at Platform in Culver City this fall. įor over a decade, Jacey Duprie has been a digital entrepreneur at the forefront of the social-influencer phenomenon with the fashion and lifestyle brand Damsel in Dior, where she has garnered the attention of over two million monthly viewers across her social media platforms. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at. On this episode, hear how Mutyala treated every day like business school and then took advantage of a unique opportunity to fulfill a childhood dream. Before founding Live Tinted, Mutyala worked at Victoria’s Secret as an inventory analyst and Birchbox, where she managed brand development and strategy. At one point, it had a 10,000-person waiting list. The brand is also known for its best-selling Huestick, which is an eye, lip, and cheek product that balances skin tone. Her products work on addressing skin concerns such as hyperpigmentation and dark spots, with a focus on making products for all shades. Mutyala is the founder and CEO of Live Tinted, a makeup company on a mission to champion beauty for all skin tones. After a viral video gave her the opportunity, she went on to do just that. Deepica Mutyala knew she wanted to start a beauty brand at 16 years old.