Taysha Smith Valez is a 27-year-old entrepreneur, marketer and investor in the cosmetics industry. Valez is the current CEO of H. Couture Beauty, the makers of the Socialite Collection lipstick and mascara. In addition to her success as a businesswoman, Valez is also the author of several successful books, including 2005's Young Black Millionairess: How to Start a Million Dollar Business.PR Leap: H. Couture Beauty CEO, Taysha Smith Valez (August 4, 2006)