Scott Vincent Borba, co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics, transitioned from a successful career in the beauty industry to becoming a Catholic priest. Despite his achievements and the glamour of red carpets, Borba felt unfulfilled and questioned his life’s purpose. Raised in a devout Catholic family, he first felt a calling to the priesthood at age 10 but resisted it for years. After building e.l.f. Cosmetics into a multimillion-dollar business, Borba still sought more, feeling insatiable despite his success. The turning point came when his father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, leading Borba to care for him until his passing in 2010. This loss deeply affected him, and during a party at his Hollywood Hills home, Borba experienced a profound spiritual awakening. He realized he was not living the life he was meant to and decided to pursue his calling to the priesthood, seeking fulfillment through faith and service.
QUESTION: How might Borba’s journey from business success to spiritual fulfillment inspire individuals to reevaluate their own life paths and priorities?
Why a cosmetics empire co-founder became a Catholic priest
