Margarita Arriagada is a beauty industry visionary, entrepreneur, mentor, investor, and founder of Valdé Beauty. Known by many as the “Godmother of Beauty,” Margarita made an indelible impact as Chief Merchant at Sephora, where her global product expertise and commitment to inclusivity helped shape the future of beauty. Drawing on her Latina heritage and decades of industry experience, she founded Valdé Beauty in 2020 as a tribute to her mother, women, and the beauty industry. A passionate advocate for emerging Latina founders, Margarita has created grants, mentorship, and resources to help brands enter and succeed in retail. She is also a founding board member of Latinas in Beauty, continuing her commitment to advancing Latina entrepreneurship and leadership.