Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company listed on NYSE:ABBV, announced on October 27, 2026 that BOTOX Cosmetic has selected 20 women entrepreneurs to each receive a $20,000 grant through The Confidence Collective: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs program.

Key Highlights

  • 20 grant recipients: Each of the 20 selected women entrepreneurs received a $20,000 grant from BOTOX Cosmetic in 2026.
  • Program milestone: Since its inception, The Confidence Collective has supported more than 500 women entrepreneurs and awarded more than $1.5 million in grants.
  • Fourth-year cohort: In 2026, 250 women entrepreneurs participated in the multiweek program, receiving coaching, practical tools, and guidance across specialized business tracks.
  • Selection panel: A panel of Allergan Aesthetics executives and aesthetic provider entrepreneurs chose the 20 grant recipients from the larger cohort.
  • Virtual summit: This year's winners gathered for a virtual Celebration Summit with networking opportunities and breakout coaching sessions led by industry experts and entrepreneurs.
  • Program origin: According to the announcement, The Confidence Collective was created by BOTOX Cosmetic to help address barriers women entrepreneurs often face as they build and scale their businesses, with grants awarded since 2023.

Allergan Aesthetics Awards $20,000 Each to 20 Women Founders in 2026 Program

Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company (NYSE:ABBV), disclosed on October 27, 2026 that BOTOX Cosmetic has named the 20 grant recipients of The Confidence Collective: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs for 2026. According to the announcement, each recipient received a $20,000 grant intended to help advance their business goals. The initiative, now in its fourth year, is described in the filing as "dedicated to closing the confidence gap and accelerating business growth for women founders."

The 2026 cohort comprised 250 women entrepreneurs who participated in a multiweek program offering coaching, practical tools, and guidance across specialized business tracks, as well as connections with fellow founders and expert mentors. Following the program, a panel of Allergan Aesthetics executives and aesthetic provider entrepreneurs selected the 20 grant recipients. The aesthetic providers who served as mentors and contributed to the selection process were identified as board-certified nurse practitioner Shawna Chrisman, board-certified physician associate Jennifer Cobbs, board-certified physician Dr. Lisa Espinoza, board-certified physician associate Neekan Rivera, and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Lycia Thornburg.

The 20 named recipients include Alicia Parker of Peach-E Clean, Ameka Coleman of Strands of Faith, Cinthya Flores of Sabores Komali, Cynthia Asije of Adirelounge, Jessica Walker of Five Dot Post, Jill Dressel of CASE Training Academy, Josie Bee of Hair Divinity, Kahindo Mateene of KAHINDO, Kiana Gibson of Atlanta Percussive Arts, Kristian Franklin of Angelic Organics, Kyndra Kennedy of KYNA Media Films, Lanessa Hubbard of Certified Nails, LaTonia Oyeniran of Braid Miracle, Patricia Oswald of Brisa Systems, Quiana Daniels of Childress Nursing Services, Rosemary Orok Oyo of Teddies Afrique, Stefanie Garcia Turner of Tuyyo Foods, Teresa Wlasiuk of smol Dream Lab, Tiffany Odutoye of Virtual Partner, and Veronica Tirado of Acro Gravity Academy. Nicole Mowad-Nassar, president of global Allergan Aesthetics and senior vice president at AbbVie, was quoted in the announcement stating the cohort "brought extraordinary talent and commitment to the program."

What Was Disclosed

Allergan Aesthetics announced the 20 recipients of $20,000 grants each from BOTOX Cosmetic through The Confidence Collective program, now in its fourth year, which has cumulatively supported more than 500 women entrepreneurs and distributed more than $1.5 million in grants since 2023.