Occupation: Founder of Sara Happ Inc.
Mom of: 1 daughter
Can you tell us a secret no one would guess about you?
My not so guilty pleasure is Hallmark Christmas and Valentine’s Day movies. It’s the only TV I watch. Seriously.
One meal you could eat everyday?
Steak, creamed spinach, and buttery mashed potatoes made by my dad.
One vice you won’t give up?
Eating salty or sweet foods whenever I want them. CheezIts? Sure. Nutella? Yes, please. Brie drizzled with honey slathered on french bread? Lunch. I call it listening to my body.
Late riser or early bird?
Early bird! My child is up daily at 5:30am bless her heart. If I could I’d sleep til 7:30 am every day in any time zone.
Morning routine you swear by?
French pressed coffee with half and half first and always. No one can speak to me before I have my first cup, in total silence, unless my baby girl is there, and she has hot cocoa with me… then we call it coffee and cuddles and talk about all the things.
One day I hope…
My little girl lives in a world where she can be her fullest self, those around her can be, too, and that she sees change in action based on the activism we do today, and always will. I also want a female President (god help us all.)
More the merrier or less is more?
Less is more! I’m an introverted extrovert. I’m in love with my friends and family, but I also need quiet, alone time with a book. I’ll leave the party after an hour and end it on a high note. I love a glass of wine, one on one. I’m a come over and snuggle on my couch in sweats kinda girl.
Cool brands you love?
My female founder girlfriends, of course! Sophie & Lili by Jen Vallez for all hand-drawn artwork in my home, and her epic Taylor Swift mug collection. Relevant makeup by my sister from another life, Nyakio Grieco. Joanna Vargas for skincare and facials. My love Casey Georgeson of Saint Jane makes the most luxurious face oils and serums. Gorjana is my jewelry store of choice; sometimes I just go shop, then check my email from their gorgeous store in my tiny town. Richer Poorer by Iva Pawling for the silkiest basics. Rachel Pally for dresses that go with me everywhere. Sugar Paper by Chelsea Shukov because I write actual letters and use a paper planner, notebook and pens. And of course, anything Lizzy Mathis & Jessica Alba choose to take on. I’m here for it!! Shout out to all those girls!!!
On the horizon: what’s coming soon?
More lip products no one has ever thought of! My company got acquired in December, by the best group of humans one could ask for, and I get to be a true founder and creative now, with my team, dreaming up the most incredible lip love imaginable.