International Troublemaker™
Speaker • Strategist • Builder rewriting the rules of business, beauty, and belonging.
Rica Elysée is a global founder, speaker, and innovation consultant using technology, storytelling, and community to build industries differently. As the visionary behind @BeautyLynk®️, @goslaymirror, and @careinthechair, she helps brands and cities reimagine how inclusion, tech, and entrepreneurship intersect.
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Innovation. Inclusion. Impact — in real life.
Rica Elysée is the CEO and creative force behind a growing ecosystem of brands merging beauty, tech, and social good. From building AR-powered retail tech through SLAY Mirror to modernizing mental wellness in beauty spaces with Care in the Chair™ to helping leaders define their purpose, Rica's work sits at the intersection of innovation and purpose.
Her background as a community-builder, tech founder, and Harvard scholar informs every partnership — whether she's helping founders define traction, corporations reach overlooked markets, or cities create equitable innovation ecosystems.
Key Highlights:
Founder of BeautyLynk® — AI-driven beauty booking platform redefining on-demand services
Creator of SLAY Mirror — AR-powered smart retail solution for wigs & beauty tech
Global campaign training stylists to recognize signs of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sex trafficking
#Above2™
Photo exhibit showcasing founder groups that have raised less than 2% of venture capital
University branding campaign at Northeastern University helping small businesses rebrand
AABA™
African American Beauty Alliance - initiative connecting Black beauty brands to African markets through curated influencer groups in Kenya, Nigeria, and beyond
Helping founders, brands, and cities think differently.
Rica partners with organizations ready to move beyond buzzwords into real transformation.
Consulting Areas:
  • Beauty + Tech Innovation — Retail transformation, AR/AI integration, SaaS growth.
  • Founder Strategy — Traction mapping, storytelling, fundraising readiness.
  • Community Design — Building ecosystems that drive equity, mentorship, and access.
  • Corporate Workshops — Inclusion, wellness, and innovation that create measurable impact.
When Rica speaks, communities move.
From Boston to Dakar, Rica's talks inspire audiences to lead with courage, culture, and creativity. She brings Issa Rae energy with a boardroom-level strategy lens — whether she's on a TEDx stage, moderating a global panel, or hosting a founder fireside.
Signature Talks:
Beyond the Mirror: How Beauty Tech is Rewiring Identity and Power
The Founder's Map: Turning Chaos into Traction
Above 2%: Building Companies That Break Ceilings
Care in the Chair™: Beauty as a Frontline for Mental Health
Local roots. Global reach.
From Boston to Tulsa to Dakar, Rica's initiatives bring entrepreneurship, tech training, and community wellness into everyday spaces. She partners with governments, universities, and brands to launch programs that change outcomes for women and creators of color worldwide.
Impact Metrics:
10,000+
beauty pros trained
$2M+
traction pipeline for SLAY
3
Partnerships across continents
Recognized by Techstars, Hello Alice, and UN Women networks
Let's build something world-changing.
Rica offers a limited number of consulting and partnership slots each quarter. Whether you're a brand rethinking your next move or a city shaping an inclusive innovation strategy, she'll help you craft a roadmap rooted in impact and execution.
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"Every idea I build starts with the same spark: what if we did it differently — and made it work?"
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Links:
🌍 @BeautyLynk® | @atthetablehq | @goslaymirror | @careinthechair
✨ #Above2 | #BeyondTheLogo