Botox Cosmetic’s “The Confidence Collective” to Empower 250 Women Entrepreneurs
Applications Are Open Now Through April 29 for Entrepreneurs to Apply and Further Unlock Their Potential
Allergan Aesthetics announced the return of The Confidence Collective: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs, an initiative from Botox Cosmetic that provides 250 women entrepreneurs with access to resources, coaching and community.
This marks the fourth year of the program, which since 2023 has awarded $1.2M to grant winners to boost their businesses. Applications are open now through April 29, 2026.
The Confidence Collective will award twenty of the 250 women with $20,000 grants to help make their business dreams a reality in support of the brand’s mission to close the confidence gap.
“At Allergan Aesthetics, we believe that confidence unlocks potential,” said Nicole Mowad-Nassar, President, Global Allergan Aesthetics and Senior Vice President, AbbVie. “Botox Cosmetic champions entrepreneurs and helps them to fuel sustainable growth in their businesses through The Confidence Collective. Through the program, entrepreneurs receive mentoring, coaching, and funding along with a community where they can share their stories and where their achievements are celebrated. I cannot wait to see the lasting impact The Confidence Collective will have on each entrepreneur, their families, and their communities.”
While The Confidence Collective has shaped the lives and businesses of hundreds of entrepreneurs to date, systemic barriers still affect many women as they launch and scale their businesses. Research shows that seventy-four percent of women entrepreneurs report financial literacy as their primary business challenge, fifty-three percent report limited access to capital networks, and forty percent have never had a formal mentor.
To address these challenges, Botox Cosmetic continues to unlock access to skill-building, networking, mentorship, and funding while fostering connection and community, so no founder feels alone in her journey. The program’s impact is evident in the success of past recipients, who have leveraged these resources to accelerate growth, expand their networks, and scale their operations with confidence. The Confidence Collective proves that women founders can achieve meaningful growth when equipped with the right tools and support.
“Receiving the $20,000 grant was truly a dream come true. The program pushed me to grow in ways I never imagined. I strengthened my skills, built my confidence as an entrepreneur, and was surrounded by a community of bold, inspiring women who genuinely wanted to see each other succeed,” said Saria Hawkins-Banda, She-EO at Manifest Your Purpose, and a 2025 program participant and grant recipient. “Participating in this program wasn’t just about the funding; it was a launchpad for my business and my vision for the future. I’m deeply grateful to this program for believing in me, and I’m excited to pay that support forward by uplifting and championing the next class of women founders.”