Samia Gore

Samia Gore is an American author and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Body Complete Rx headquartered in Reston, Virginia. [1]

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.[2]

Career

Following graduation, Gore worked as a human resource manager for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.[2][3]

In 2017, Gore founded Body Complete Rx, a wellness brand featuring plant-based nutritional supplements that support weight management.[1][4] As of 2021, the company has grossed over $10 million in sales. [5]

In May 2021, Body Complete Rx announced the launch of its products through The Vitamin Shoppe’s starting on August 1, 2021.[6]

Gore is a recipient of Inc.'s 2021 Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs to watch.[5]

Personal life

Gore has 4 children; Amirah Wiley, Harmony Wiley, Sincere Wiley, and Carter Gore.[2]

Works
  • Plastica: Step By Step Guide To Plastic Surgery Paperback (2016) [1]

References
  1. "DBusiness | November/December 2022 by Hour Media - Issuu". issuu.com. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
  2. James, Janelle. "Detroit native becomes the first Black woman to launch a supplement in The Vitamin Shoppe". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  3. "Detroit Native Becomes First Black Woman To Launch Weight Loss Supplement In The Vitamin Shoppe". BET.com. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
  4. "16 Black-Owned Beauty and Wellness Brands to Follow". Healthline. 2021-06-17. Retrieved 2021-07-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "Samia Gore is on Inc.'s 2021 Female Founders 100 list". Inc.com. Retrieved 2021-11-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. "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)
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