Samia Gore

Samia Gore is an American author and entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of Body Complete Rx, a plant-based supplements company with headquarters located in Reston, Virginia.[1][2]

Samia Gore
Occupation
  • Businesswoman
  • Author
  • CEO
Known forBody Complete Rx
Children4
Websitesamiagore.com

Early life and education

Gore was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She attended Southfield High School, class of 1999. She completed her bachelor’s degree in sociology at Eastern Michigan University and earned her master's degree from Central Michigan University in business.[3]

Career

Following graduation, Gore worked as a human resource manager for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.[4][5]

In 2016, Gore published her book Plastica, a step-by-step guide for navigating plastic surgery.[6][7] The book chronicles Gore’s personal journey which included losing 80 pounds and getting a "mommy makeover" after her fourth pregnancy.[8][9][10]

In 2017, with the help of a team of chemists and doctors, Gore founded Body Complete Rx, a wellness brand featuring plant-based nutritional supplements that support weight management.[11][12][13] As of 2021, the company has grossed over $10 million in sales.[11][14]

In May 2021, Body Complete Rx announced it will be launching its products through The Vitamin Shoppe’s starting on August 1, 2021, which makes her the first black woman to have a line in the Vitamin Shoppe in the weight loss category.[15][16][17] Gore is a recipient of Inc.'s 2021 Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs to watch.[18]

Personal life

Gore has 4 children; Amirah Wiley, Harmony Wiley, Sincere Wiley, and Carter Gore.[3]

Works

Plastica: Step By Step Guide To Plastic Surgery Paperback.

References
  1. "Body Complete Rx | Business Details | Better Business Bureau Profile". www.bbb.org. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
  2. "Celebrities Attend Wellness Your Way Festival Day 2 — See Photos!". In Touch Weekly. 2019-10-13. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
  3. James, Janelle. "Detroit native becomes the first Black woman to launch a supplement in The Vitamin Shoppe". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  4. "Detroit native becomes the first Black woman to launch a supplement in The Vitamin Shoppe". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  5. "Detroit Native Becomes First Black Woman To Launch Weight Loss Supplement In The Vitamin Shoppe". BET.com. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
  6. "Samia Gore has created a positive online community for plastic surgery". Rolling Out. 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
  7. "Samia Gore Shares Her Strong Desire to Explore Plastic Surgery and Dishes on All YOU Should Know Too!". Sheen Magazine. 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2021-07-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. "African-American Entrepreneur Making History In The Nutritional Supplement Industry". GirlTalkHQ. 2021-02-22. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
  9. "Health Supplements For Staying Fit, Focused And Ageless This Summer". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-07-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. "Samia Gore - Founder of Body Complete Rx". ideamensch.com.
  11. "Black Woman-Owned Weight Management Line to Launch at The Vitamin Shoppe". WholeFoods Magazine. 2021-05-25. Retrieved 2021-07-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. "16 Black-Owned Beauty and Wellness Brands to Follow". Healthline. 2021-06-17. Retrieved 2021-07-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. "LeToya Luckett Shows Off 30-Pound Post-Baby Weight Loss: "Only 20 More Pounds To Go!"". Essence. Retrieved 2021-07-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. "Women in Wellness: Samia Gore on Taking a Holistic Approach to Healthy Living". Miami Living. 2020-12-05. Retrieved 2021-07-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. "Black Female-Owned Weight Management Brand Becomes First To Launch At The Vitamin Shoppe". Essence. Retrieved 2021-07-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. "Black Female-Owned Weight Management Brand Becomes First To Launch At The Vitamin Shoppe". MSN.
  17. "Body Complete Rx Becomes First Black Female-Owned Brand to Launch Weight Management Supplements at The Vitamin Shoppe". Mann About Town.
  18. "Samia Gore is on Inc.'s 2021 Female Founders 100 list". Inc.com. Retrieved 2021-11-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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