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= Shara Gabaldon = Shara Gabaldon is an American entrepreneur and advocate known for her work in the beauty industry and her efforts in promoting mental health awareness and supporting victims of domestic violence. She is the founder of Luxe Beauty & Body Co. and Joining Our Resources, Driving Awareness Nationwide (JORDAN).

Personal Life
Shara Gabaldon was born in Livermore, California, and raised in Sacramento, California. She is a mother of four children and a grandmother to two young children.

Her personal experiences have deeply influenced her professional and advocacy work, driving her commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others.

Career
Shara Gabaldon has entrepreneurship in her blood, from her first business endeavor in grade school when her mom made her business cards so she could earn money to attend a NASA Space Camp.

Gabaldon's first business endeavor as an adult was as a business partner at a tax and business consulting firm from 1996 to 2010. She started a mortgage company in 2002 and ran both businesses until the market crashed in 2008. Shara then worked odd jobs in the mortgage industry over the next decade.

In 2018, Gabaldon became a full-time employee in the federal government. She launched Luxe Beauty & Body Co. alongside her job in 2019. When she resigned from her government position in 2021, she transitioned to Luxe full-time.

Luxe Beauty & Body Co.
In 2019, Gabaldon founded Luxe Beauty & Body Co., a company that empowers people to build iconic beauty businesses and unshakeable self-worth by providing in-person and online courses and supplies. Luxe Beauty & Body Co. has established itself as a one-of-a-kind and premier service provider in the beauty industry under her leadership.

JORDAN
Gabaldon also founded JORDAN (Joining Our Resources, Driving Awareness Nationwide), a non-profit organization with a mission to promote mental health awareness through collaborative efforts and use available resources effectively. The organization provides resources, education, and support to individuals affected by these issues, aiming to promote mental well-being and safety. It’s named after one of Shara’s sons, Jordan, who was autistic, diagnosed with Schizophrenia and ADHD, and tragically took his own life in 2022.

The Blox
Gabaldon was selected as one of over 80,000 people to be featured on a new season of The Blox on Amazon Prime. This competition show will feature 80 entrepreneurs in a week-long intensive boot camp designed to take their companies to the next level. The show is expected to air in late 2024.

Advocacy and Philanthropy
Shara Gabaldon has a harrowing personal story of overcoming multiple traumas relating to narcissistic, bipolar, and an abusive partner. She is now an advocate for others who are experiencing domestic violence. Shara also self-published her book The Power to Rise Above in early 2023 to be a lifeline for those stuck in toxic relationships.

Gabaldon is an advocate for women's empowerment, organizing workshops, providing mentorship, and raising awareness about critical issues affecting women. Her advocacy work extends through both her business and non-profit endeavors.

Awards and Recognition
Shara Gabaldon has received awards for her contributions to the beauty industry and her advocacy work, including a Fastest Growing Companies of 2024 Award by The Sacramento Business Journal and a nomination for a 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards by Women in Podcasting.