Q&A focal point: Allison Slater, director of brand marketing Sephora.(Interview)(Interview)

* What book is currently on your nightstand?

A Widow for a Year by John Irving and copies of WWD.

* Who are your personal heroes or role models?

My role models are my parents because of their positive outlook on life and my husband for his passion, intelligence and insatiable thirst for knowledge. While he is not a role model, I also admire Bill Clinton's ability to capture an audience and sound engaging and believable.

* What do you see as the key components to balancing your business and your personal life?

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