[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-celebrating-wellness-month-with-skincare-entrepreneur-indie-lee":3,"blog-related-celebrating-wellness-month-with-skincare-entrepreneur-indie-lee":31},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":15,"products":24,"inlineProducts":25,"seo":26},440,"celebrating-wellness-month-with-skincare-entrepreneur-indie-lee","Celebrating Wellness Month with Skincare Entrepreneur Indie Lee",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Hi cuties! In addition to being the last hurrah for the summer season, the month of August is close to my heart because it happens to be \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/wellness-sanctuary/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=indielee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cstrong>Wellness Month\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>! Wellness on all fronts--from exercise to eating well to self-care--has always been super-important to me so that I can be my best for my kids and for my team at KKH. That's why I'm so beyond thrilled that we were recently able to host clean skincare entrepreneur\u003Cstrong> \u003Ca href=\"https://indielee.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indie Lee\u003C/a> \u003C/strong>at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/southampton/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=indielee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kathy Kuo Home Southampton\u003C/a> for a panel on wellness, clean beauty, and entrepreneurship.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\"My mission has always been to help consumers be the most empowered versions of themselves and to create a community of like-minded individuals on the same journey of change. It guides everything my business does.\" \u003Cem>--Indie Lee\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Indie Lee is a former \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPA--she worked at a Big 4 Accounting firm then moved to HBO to managed their International finance division--who pivoted her career in a big way after she was diagnosed with, and the survived, a life-threatening brain tumor. With knowledge that her tumor could have been caused by environmental factors like the products she used on her skin, Indie dedicated her life to making a difference in the field of clean skincare--and thus her \u003Ca href=\"https://indielee.com/pages/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">self-titled brand\u003C/a> was born!\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">Indie's story is so inspiring, and her products so amazing that I wanted to make sure to share her brilliance with all of our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=indielee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cem>Kuotes Blog \u003C/em>\u003C/a>readers who might not have been able to join us in-store earlier this month. Read on to learn why should know Indie Lee and add her products to your skincare routine!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=indieleebanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22086\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/lovewhereyoulivebanner.jpg\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"2000\" height=\"348\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cb>You survived a life-threatening brain tumor--how does that inspire your work. \u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">In 2008, after losing vision in my left eye, I was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor and given as little as six months to live. I didn't understand--I had been living a healthy life. In fact, at the time I was growing edible \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/faux-florals/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=indielee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flowers\u003C/a> in the greenhouse in my \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/Garden-Outdoor/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=indielee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">backyard\u003C/a> and selling them to Whole Foods. I was eating healthy and exercising, plus there was no medical history like this in my family. When I asked how this was possible, my doctor asked me a life-changing question: \"What do you put on your skin?” \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">This was my awakening. The truth was I had no idea what I was putting on my skin. I started researching and the more I learned, the more I knew that I had to create change in the industry. After successfully surviving the surgery, I started creating clean products dedicated to educating and empowering others to live the healthiest version of their life. I haven't stopped since.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cb>What should readers know about clean skincare and why it’s so important?\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there is no one regulating body for clean beauty, we believe clean beauty means beauty without sacrifice. That means using natural, naturally-derived, and organic ingredients to create products that are as efficacious, if not more than, conventional products. We believe what you put in your body as well as what you put on it are equally important.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://indielee.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21713\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/indie_lee_172224312_463711914902858_6817624408156655022_n_1000x.progressive.jpg\" alt=\"skincare assortment\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cb>Which products would you consider to be your “signature” items? \u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is probably a tie between our two best sellers: Brightening Cleanser and CoQ-10 Toner. The Brightening Cleanser is an antioxidant rich cleanser, makeup remover and mask all in one, with a seriously intoxicating scent. The CoQ-10 Toner is formulated with powerhouse antioxidant Coenzyme Q-10 and other ingredients like hyaluronic acid, aloe, and cucumber. It’s incredibly refreshing and effective. It can be used as a traditional toner, or as a hydrating mist throughout the day.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cb>You've mentioned the phrase \"reclaiming your \u003C/b>\u003Cb>\u003Ci>skin\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003Cb>dependence”--what does that mean to you?\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Reclaiming my \u003Cem>skin\u003C/em>dependence” happened for me after my diagnosis. It means empowering yourself with information to make educated choices about what you put in and on your body. This can look like doing your own research, reading ingredient labels, and supporting brands that align with your values.\u003C/span> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the clean space has exploded over the last few years, there is more greenwashing, which makes it difficult for consumers to navigate. Educating yourself on this topic is more important than ever!\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21705\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Indie_DSC2779-copy-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"portrait\" width=\"900\" height=\"1349\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop Wellness & Self-Care from Kathy Kuo Home\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/70422-LObjet-Oh-Mon-Dieu-No-Modern-Classic-White-Porcelain-Candle-Gift-Set/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=indielee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21716\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/LObjet-Oh-Mon-Dieu-No.69-Modern-Classic-White-Porcelain-Candle-Gift-Set.jpg\" alt=\"candle gift set\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/37410-Baobab-Collection-Modern-Gentlemen-Candle-Small/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=indielee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21710\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Baobab-Collection-Modern-Gentlemen-Candle.jpg\" alt=\"candles\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/102315-Pigeon-and-Poodle-Handa-Coastal-Beige-Herringbone-Capiz-Shell-Soap-Pump/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=indielee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25403\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Pigeon-and-Poodle-Handa-Coastal-Beige-Herringbone-Capiz-Shell-Soap-Pump.jpg\" alt=\"soap pump\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cb>What your greatest joys and challenges been as a founder and business owner?\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting the brand was challenging--I had no beauty experience and no industry connections, but I was on a mission and I found my way. I’m incredibly grateful for that journey and where it has brought me today. I learned that the clean beauty space is such a supportive community. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When one of us rises, we all rise. The community I’ve found was something I was not expecting and has been one of my favorite parts of creating this company!\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cb>Tell us about your home and what you love about it! How does your home environment factor into your sense of wellness?\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">For me, my environment is not limited to just one place. It’s about always creating an environment and mindset that nurtures creativity, support, positivity, and productivity. So whether I’m at my \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/office/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=indielee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home office\u003C/a>, our corporate office, a hotel room, or at a friend’s house--that environment starts with me and my mindset. And usually, it trickles to the others around me!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21714\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Indie-Lee-Field_Digital-Only.jpg\" alt=\"woman in a field\" width=\"900\" height=\"940\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Home Design Services\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Need design help? In addition to being a source for beautiful high quality furnishings and decor, Kathy Kuo Home has a team of professional \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=indielee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.kathykuohome.com/designbar&source=gmail&ust=1578606810757000&usg=AFQjCNH6Pwdal8jhoFuLhLnOvNeD922GkA\">interior designers\u003C/a> that are ready to assist with all of your interior design needs. Our services provide multiple layout and design options that fit your style and budget for any room. You will work with a team of designers and project managers to help you truly love where you live.\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Call (888) 908-3486 or email \u003Ca href=\"mailto:designs@kathykuohome.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">designs@kathykuohome.com\u003C/a> today to get started!\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>This post contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission for clicks and transactions. \u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/ODD_IndieLeeLaunch-144-copy.jpg","Kathy Kuo Home","2021-08-13T10:45:28Z",[13,14],"Home","Friends of the Kuotes",[16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23],"kathy kuo home","Southampton","kuotable women","Hamptons","kathy kuo home southampton","indie lee","skincare","wellness",[],[],{"title":27,"description":28,"keywords":21,"canonicalUrl":29,"noIndex":30},"Celebrating Wellness Month with Skincare Entrepreneur Indie Lee - Kathy Kuo Home","August is Wellness Month--we're honoring it with a chat with skincare entrepreneur and health advocate Indie Lee.","/blog/celebrating-wellness-month-with-skincare-entrepreneur-indie-lee",false,[32,44,53],{"id":33,"slug":34,"title":35,"excerpt":36,"heroImageUrl":37,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":38,"categories":39},1068,"custom-cabinetry-kathy-kuo-home-unique-kitchens-baths","Custom Heirloom Cabinetry, Reimagined: Inside Our New Collaboration with Unique Kitchens & Baths","Introducing six European-inspired cabinet designs that are completely customizable.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Kathy-Kuo-Home-x-Unique-Kitchens-Baths-Bristol-Rolling-Fog-painted-kitchen-cabinetry.jpg","2026-05-07T10:00:38Z",[13,40,41,42,43],"The Designer's Handbook","Bedroom","The Trade Exclusive","Kitchen & Bath",{"id":45,"slug":46,"title":47,"excerpt":48,"heroImageUrl":49,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":50,"categories":51},1067,"investing-in-heirloom-furniture","Why Heirloom-Quality Home Goods Are Worth the Investment: 7 Pieces to Shop Now and Keep Forever","A designer's guide to heirloom furniture and décor that's worth the investment.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Worlds-Away-Rattan-Dresser-in-a-cozy-traditional-living-room.jpg","2026-05-01T10:00:21Z",[13,52,43],"Living Room",{"id":54,"slug":55,"title":56,"excerpt":57,"heroImageUrl":58,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":59,"categories":60},1066,"sunbrella-interiors-fabrics","Sunbrella Interiors Fabrics We Love for Beautiful, Exceptionally Durable Upholstery","What we love about our newest performance fabrics from Sunbrella.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Sunbrella-upholstered-furniture.jpg","2026-04-24T10:00:45Z",[13,40,52]]