Glam & Grow - Beauty Business Podcast
On the Glam & Grow Podcast, host Takara Sewitt interviews leaders from top beauty, skincare, fashion, and lifestyle brands. She explores their stories, lessons learned, and perspectives on the changing industry. The podcast releases new episodes weekly.
Episodes
The Allergy Aisle Just Got a Drug-Free Glow-Up With Lorne Lucree, Founder of Wizard Wellness
Wizard is reimagining allergy care for people who are tired of the same clinical, one-dimensional options that have dominated the category for decades. Founded by beauty industry veteran Lorne Lucree, Wizard was born from his own lifelong struggle with allergies and his belief that the category could be approached with the same thoughtfulness, innovation, and attention to experience that transform
Adina Reyter: Fine Jewelry for Life’s Most Meaningful Moments
The Adina Reyter brand was founded on the idea that great jewelry brings happiness and joy. Los Angeles native Adina Reyter grew up immersed in fashion, spending time in the warehouse and showroom of her family’s knitwear label and developing an early understanding of the industry. After working in advertising, she followed her passion for fine jewelry and launched her namesake brand from her apar
Mario Badescu: Where Legacy Meets What’s Next with President Joseph Cabasso
Mario Badescu began in 1967 when Romanian-born chemist and aesthetician Mario Badescu opened a small facial studio in his New York City apartment, creating simple, effective skincare formulas tailored to individual skin types. What started as a personal approach to skincare grew into a cult New York beauty brand, built around the belief that good skincare should be accessible, uncomplicated, and e
How Vacation Made Sunscreen Cool Again With Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Elizabeth Hale
Vacation has completely redefined what modern sun care can look and feel like, transforming sunscreen from a daily obligation into a product people genuinely look forward to using. The brand has built a cult following by pairing high-performance SPF formulations with nostalgic branding, elevated sensorial experiences, and a playful approach that has made daily sunscreen application more enjoyable.
The Rise of Tubby Todd: How Authenticity and Innovation Built a Baby Care Powerhouse With Co-Founder Andrea Faulkner Williams
Tubby Todd was founded in 2014 by Andrea Faulkner Williams and her husband, Brian Todd, after their family struggled with sensitive skin, dryness, and eczema. Frustrated by the lack of clean, effective products they felt comfortable using on their four children, Andrea turned her search into a mission to create gentle skincare solutions that truly worked for families. From that first product, Tubb
From Wall Street to Wellness: The Story Behind Apothékary With Founder, Shizu Okusa
Apothékary is a modern wellness company rooted in Japanese herbal tradition and designed to
replace synthetic quick fixes with targeted, plant-based remedies. Founded by Wall Street
alum-turned-entrepreneur Shizu Okusa, the brand was born from a personal shift toward
balance, ancestral wisdom, and root-cause healing. Apothékary bridges 5,000 years of
Japanese herbal medicine with contemporary bioa
Auro Wellness: Pioneering Cellular Health Through Topical Glutathione and Advanced Skincare Science With Dr. Nayan Patel
Dr. Nayan Patel is the founder of Auro Wellness, a science-driven health and skincare brand focused on advancing wellness through innovative topical delivery technologies. A pharmacist for more than 30 years and an adjunct faculty member at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Dr. Patel is internationally recognized for his expertise in glutathione, ingredient science, and hea
How The Original Southside Is Raising the Bar for Ready-to-Drink Cocktails With Founder Meredith Mills-Merritt
Founded by entrepreneur Meredith Mills-Merritt, The Original Southside is a premium ready-to-drink cocktail brand bringing a fresh, elevated approach to the rapidly growing RTD category. Inspired by a cherished family recipe created by her mother, Meredith transformed the classic Southside cocktail—a refreshing blend of gin, lemon, and mint—into a bar-quality canned beverage made with organic ingr
Indie Lee: The Diagnosis That Built a Clean Beauty Empire
Indie Lee is a clean beauty skincare brand founded by Indie Lee in 2010, built around the idea of combining high-performance formulas with plant-derived, non-toxic ingredients. The brand was born out of Lee’s personal health crisis—she was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor in 2008, which doctors believed could be environmentally linked, prompting her to rethink everything she was putti
Designing the Modern Woman: The Ronny Kobo Brand Story
Ronny Kobo is the founder and creative force behind her namesake label, building the brand from a clear personal vision of modern, confident femininity. She has shaped it into a globally recognized fashion house that reflects her instinct for what women actually want to wear–pieces that feel powerful, sexy, and effortless at the same time. Ronny Kobo is defined by its bold silhouettes, body-skimmi
Scaling from to 4.5 Million Customers in 3 Years With Angie Tebbe, Founder of Rae Wellness
Angie Tebbe, founder and CEO of Rae Wellness, launched the brand in 2019 after feeling overwhelmed and disconnected in the supplement aisle and deciding to build something better. She set out to create a brand that felt honest, effective, and actually designed for real people navigating everyday wellness.
Rae was born from that experience, with a focus on making high quality, science backed supple
From the Conair Legacy to arachne: The Next Generation of Beauty Innovation With Founder Sophia Wojczak
Arachne, founded by Sophia Wojczak, granddaughter of Leandro P. Rizzuto, the visionary behind Conair, carries forward a legacy of innovation while redefining beauty for a new era. Their mission is to empower beauty with integrity and innovation, creating products that go beyond tools to embody transformation, blending cutting-edge technology with elegant design. With TOOLS TO TRANSFORM™, Arachne d
Inside the Fastest-Growing Brand in Modern Aesthetics With Founder Michele Henry, Face Foundrie
FACE FOUNDRIÉ was born from a deeply personal need and built with a sharp entrepreneurial lens. After founding and scaling PRIMP to eight locations and styling nearly a million women, Michele Henry saw firsthand how underserved women felt when it came to accessible, effective skincare. Following the birth of her third child, she experienced hormonal shifts and skin changes that the market simply w
From Dermatopathology to Daily Care: Why Dr. Mamina Turegano Trusts Obagi® for Scalp Health
This partnership between Dr. Mamina Turegano and Obagi bridges the gap between clinical dermatology and holistic wellness by uniting Obagi’s 35-year legacy in skin science with the world-class expertise of Dr. Mamina Turegano. As a triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist, Dr. Turegano brings a rare, 360-degree perspective to hair and scalp health, emphasizing how in
The DIBS Playbook: Building a Viral Beauty Brand with Co-Founder Courtney Shields
Courtney Shields is a mom, highly influential content creator, and the Co-Founder of DIBS Beauty, celebrated for building a deeply loyal community of more than 2 million women through her authentic, unfiltered voice. Since 2014, she has created space for honest conversations around both triumphs and challenges, empowering women to feel confident in real life, not just curated moments. That same ph
The New Era of Luxury Beauty With Sarah Creal
Created specifically with women over 40 in mind, Sarah Creal is the luxury beauty brand focused on high-performance makeup and skincare that wears beautifully on mature skin. The line emphasizes multifunctional formulas that deliver hydration, repair, and long-lasting wear without settling or fading. Founded in 2024 by industry veteran Sarah Creal, the brand was born from her belief that this cons
Food is Healing™: The Urban Remedy Movement with Founder Neka Pasquale
Urban Remedy isn’t just a brand—it’s a belief system, not a tagline built around the belief that food is healing™. Founder Neka Pasquale, a licensed acupuncturist and nutrition expert, grew up immersed in Northern California’s farm-to-table culture and spent over a decade helping clients transform their health through acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and nutrition. Inspired by the life-changing resu
The Quiet Legacy Behind One of Clean Beauty’s Most Coveted Fragrance Houses With Marie du Petit Thouars Founder & Creative Director, Maison Louis Marie
Maison Louis Marie is rooted in a rich family legacy of botanical exploration and fragrance, beginning with Louis Marie Aubert du Petit Thouars, a pioneering figure in French botanical history. Exiled during the French Revolution to Madagascar, La Réunion, and the Mauritius islands, he spent a decade studying and collecting over 2,000 plant specimens. Upon his return to France, his work earned him
skinfix: Where Clinical Actives Meet Clean, Moisture-Locking Barrier Repair With Founder & CEO, Amy Gordinier
skinfix began when founder Amy Gordinier discovered a 150-year-old healing balm in a small town in eastern Canada—a shockingly potent formula that outperformed many modern products. The pharmacist’s family had boxes of handwritten letters from people whose skin and confidence had been transformed by it. Inspired, Amy rebuilt that legacy with a modern edge, creating skinfix: clean, clinical, barrie
SoulCycle’s Rebuild: Inside the Culture, Community, and Strategy Powering Its Next Era with CEO Evelyn Webster
SoulCycle has long been more than a workout—it’s a cultural force built on rhythm, resilience, and the magnetic pull of community. Its in-studio experience remains singular, merging athletic intensity with emotional release in a way that keeps riders returning for the transformation as much as the training. Under CEO Evelyn Webster, SoulCycle has expanded both its digital and in-person touchpoints
Dr. Dennis Gross on Pioneering Skincare That Works—Without the Downtime
Dr. Dennis Gross is the renowned dermatologist and the founder of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, a clinical-grade skincare brand rooted in science and results. Before launching his line, Dr. Gross worked as a skin cancer researcher at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where he developed a deep understanding of how skin behaves at a cellular level. His experience treating patients in his New York dermatology p
How Sahara Lotti Built Lashify—and Redefined Innovation in Beauty
A former Hollywood screenwriter with a sharp eye for aesthetics, Sahara Lotti turned her storytelling instincts into design innovation. Frustrated by salon lash extensions that were costly, damaging, and time-consuming, she set out to invent something better—and did. In 2016, she founded Lashify, launching the Fuse Control® Wand and Gossamer® lashes, designed to be applied beneath the lash line wi
Setting The New Standard in Skincare With Alisa Metzger, Co-Founder iNNBEAUTY Project
Before launching iNNBEAUTY Project, Alisa Metzger spent over a decade inside some of the world’s biggest beauty companies—L’Oréal, Procter & Gamble, and Coty—learning exactly how the industry worked from the inside out. But after years of seeing the same patterns repeat—sky-high markups, confusing claims, and a lack of true transparency—she decided to build something different. Alongside her co-fo
Julie Wainwright: Getting Real Real About Building a Billion-Dollar Business
Julie Wainwright is the visionary founder and past CEO of The RealReal, the luxury resale giant that disrupted the fashion industry and redefined what it means to build a billion-dollar brand. In her new book, Time to Get Real: How I Built a Billion Dollar Business that Rocked the Fashion Industry, she pulls back the curtain on the grit, resilience, and unfiltered truths behind her journey. Wainwr
Rodan + Fields: Leading the #1 Female Dermatologist-Founded Skincare Brand With Anncy Rowe
Since joining Rodan + Fields, Anncy Rowe, Chief Commercial Officer, has transformed how the brand connects with consumers, leading marketing, sales, digital, and ecommerce with a fresh, strategic vision. With over a decade of experience at Maybelline and Lancôme, she brings unmatched expertise in brand innovation and consumer-first creativity, launching award-winning campaigns and products that re
Celebrity Tanning Artist & Founder Isabel Alysa’s Glow-Up with Dolce Glow and Sunnee BaeSkin
Dolce Glow, founded by celebrity tanning artist Isabel Alysa, is a clean, luxury self-tanning line that blends beauty with wellness. Isabel’s journey began with her own confidence boost after her first spray tan, which inspired her to dedicate her career to helping others feel radiant in their skin. Raised in foster care and leaving home at 17 with only a backpack, she turned resilience into a dri
The Original No Makeup Makeup With Founder, Victoria Jackson
Victoria Jackson, the original creator and pioneer of the term No Makeup Makeup—and owner of the trademark—has spent decades shaping the way women think about beauty. Starting as a makeup artist in the 1980s, she sparked a movement that celebrated natural beauty and empowered women to feel confident in their own skin. She went on to found Victoria Jackson Cosmetics, the first cosmetics brand sold
Miranda Kerr on KORA Organics, Wellness, and Building a Global Brand That Lasts
When Miranda Kerr was just 16, her mother’s cancer diagnosis became a turning point prompting her to look closely at what she was putting in and on her body. That moment sparked a lifelong passion for holistic health and organic living, ultimately becoming the seed for KORA Organics. As a supermodel, Miranda spent years in the makeup chair—constantly exposed to products that prioritized quick resu
Why Oral Health Is the Gateway to Whole-Body Wellness with Dr. Koroush Maddahi, Founder of Lumineux
Lumineux® is disrupting the oral care industry by doing what others haven’t, putting your health first without compromise. Founded by Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a world-renowned dentist with over 30 years of experience, Lumineux® challenges the harsh, chemical-heavy status quo with science-backed, microbiome-safe formulas that actually work. Unlike traditional products that whiten with peroxide or strip
Personalized Skincare, Simplified: The ERLY Story with Co-Founder Dr. Hallie McDonald
ERLY was founded by two friends and mothers—dermatologist Dr. Hallie McDonald and Jamie Chandlee—who saw firsthand the rising pressure their daughters faced from the overwhelming beauty industry. With a flood of trendy products and unrealistic standards, they knew something had to change. Hallie, in her dermatology practice, was increasingly treating young patients suffering from the side effects
The Messy Method: How DryBar Founder Alli Webb is Changing Hair (Again)
Alli Webb, the visionary stylist behind Drybar, has reimagined her own hair journey and now invites us all to do the same with Messy. After selling Drybar in 2020 and experiencing personal upheaval, she began growing out her natural waves and fell in love with embracing imperfections. Messy isn't just a product line, it’s a manifesto that celebrates natural texture and a kinder, more sustainable a
Getting YSE: Molly Sims’ Journey to Effortless, Efficacious Skincare
YSE Beauty, pronounced "wise," is Molly Sims’ answer to years of searching for skincare that truly delivers. After testing thousands of products throughout her career as a model, actress, and beauty authority, she decided to create her own—skincare that’s as effective as it is luxurious. YSE is rooted in real-life experience, blending clinically proven ingredients with a straightforward, no-fuss p
Melanoma Month Spotlight: The Brand Making SPF Accessible With Hello Sunday Founder, Amy Ford
Hello Sunday is a skincare brand on a mission to make SPF a daily essential, not just a beach-day afterthought. Founded by Amy Ford after spending years under the intense Australian sun, the brand was born from her realization that sun protection is crucial year-round—even on cloudy days in the UK. Amy returned home with a clear vision: to create affordable, effective SPF products that combine ski
Healthy Skin is Timeless™: Clean Formulas and Doing More with Less With CEO and Founder Veronica Pedersen
Timeless was founded with a clear purpose: make high-performance skincare accessible, honest, and uncomplicated. What started with a single product, their 100% Pure Hyaluronic Acid, has grown into a trusted brand with a cult following, built on clean formulas, high concentrations of active ingredients, and a commitment to value. In this episode, Veronica shares how her background, shaped by a fami
Leading the Charge in Holistic Cycle Care with Yanghee Paik, Co-Founder & CEO of Rael
A first-generation Korean immigrant with an MBA from Harvard and a background at Walt Disney Studios and Boston Consulting Group, Yanghee blends sharp business acumen with a deep passion for women’s wellness. Since launching Rael, she’s expanded the brand from organic cotton pads to a full line of clean, vegan products designed to support women through every phase of their cycle. Under her leaders
SETting the Standard in Athleisure With Founder Lindsey Carter, SET Active
SET Active, founded by Lindsey Carter, is setting a new standard in the athleisure world with a mission to simplify the way you get dressed. Their collection of elevated essentials seamlessly blends form and function, whether you're working up a sweat or lounging on the couch. With a focus on community first, Set Active designs with its customers in mind, offering styles and colors that are both s
Redefining Beauty with the (F)actuals,™ Science, and Joy with Parëva™ Founder and Scientist, Smitha Rao
Parëva™ is redefining skin longevity with clinically crafted™ solutions powered by science and innovation. Founded by scientist and industry leader Smitha Rao, Parëva merges cutting-edge R&D with strategic brand building to create transformative skincare. At its core is the exclusive Molecur 3™ technology, a Nobel-inspired, non-GMO plant-stem cell innovation that supports exosomes and NAD+ to reve
SEEN: Where Haircare Meets Skincare—Because Your Skin Deserves Better with Founder Dr. Iris Rubin
SEEN is more than just haircare—it’s skincare, too. Created by Harvard-trained dermatologist Dr. Iris Rubin, SEEN was born from a simple yet powerful realization: the products we use on our hair can impact our skin. After struggling with breakouts caused by her own haircare, Dr. Rubin spent over four years perfecting formulas that are clinically proven to be non-comedogenic, safe for sensitive ski
Biotyspa: Unlock the Power of Lymphatic Beauty with Founder, Deborah Levy
Born from a lifelong passion for holistic beauty, Biotyspa is redefining skincare from the inside out. Founder Deborah Levy transformed her personal struggle with psoriasis into a mission—harnessing the power of lymphatic drainage to sculpt, detox, and restore. Inspired by French beauty techniques, she created the Body Sculpt Kit, bringing professional-grade lymphatic massage to your home. With it
Strong, Healthy Hair Starts at the Root: How Harklinikken Transforms Scalp Health for Lasting Growth with Founder, Lars Skjøth
Harklinikken is a world-renowned hair clinic dedicated to restoring natural hair growth through science-backed, customized treatments. Founded on the expertise of Lars Skjøth, a globally recognized authority in hair gain, the brand has spent over 30 years pioneering scalp health solutions. Skjøth’s research has led to the development of the award-winning Hair Gain Extract, a treatment celebrated f
Crafting Clean Beauty: REVERIE's Journey of Integrity and Innovation with Founder, Garrett Markenson
This episode is sponsored by Shopify.Shopify POS is your command center for your retail store. From accepting payments to managing inventory, Shopify has EVERYTHING you need to sell in-person. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/glamThis episode is brought to you by WavebreakLeading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue d
One Billion Bonds Per Bottle with Andrew Edwardson, Global Brand President L’Oreal Matrix
With a 15-year track record of transforming iconic brands, Andrew has reshaped the beauty landscape. From making Kérastase the #1 luxury hair brand with game-changers like Blond Absolu and Elixir Ultime to revitalize Maybelline’s complexion category with hits like SuperStay 24H Skin Tint, Andrew’s vision has redefined industry standards.Now, at Matrix, he’s on a mission to reignite this beloved br
25 Years of Rodial: Revolutionizing Skincare and Complexion Innovation with Founder Maria Hatzistefanis
Rodial is a luxury beauty brand founded by Maria Hatzistefanis in 1999, a London-based entrepreneur and bestselling author. Driven by a vision to create targeted, results-driven products, she identified a gap in the market for skincare solutions that deliver both instant and long-term benefits. With no external investment, Maria built the brand from a small backroom operation, and today, Rodial is
Alchemy Meets Biology: The Grown Alchemist’s Revolutionary Approach to Skin Health with CEO Anna Teal
Grown Alchemist has redefined beauty by merging cutting-edge cosmetic science with the power of bio-active, natural ingredients to create transformative, high-performance formulations. Appointed as Global Chief Executive Officer in Summer 2023, Anna brings over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry, including leadership roles at No7 Beauty and Aromatherapy Associates. Under her leadership,
T3: 20 Years of Hair Tool Innovation with Co Founder Dr. Julie Chung
T3 Micro is a trailblazing luxury brand known for redefining hair styling tools with innovation, performance, and design excellence. Co-founded by Dr. Julie Chung, T3 owes its origins to her vision and inspiration, embodied in the iconic T3 Featherweight hair dryer. Debuting in 2004, this groundbreaking product created the premium hair tools category and established T3 as a leader in the beauty in
Skincare Made Simple with Danielle Nadick Levy, Co-Founder and CEO of Facile
Danielle is a powerhouse business strategist, visionary brand builder, and self-proclaimed beauty enthusiast. Partnering with her co-founder, the renowned Dr. Nancy Samolitis, she brought Facile to life—a brand rooted in making skincare effortless and accessible for everyone.Inspired by the very meaning of the word Facile—easily achieved and effortless—the brand reimagines cosmetic dermatology as
Metabolic Health, a New Era of Wellness with Dr. Alexandra Sowa, founder of SoWell
Dr. Alexandra Sowa, a dual board-certified physician in internal and obesity medicine and founder of SoWell Health, has dedicated over a decade to transforming her patients' metabolic health, now sharing her expertise with everyone through SoWell’s innovative GLP-1 Support System. This comprehensive, 3-part supplement system is the first of its kind, developed to address the unique needs and chall
Unlocking Longevity: The Cellular Breakthrough You Need to Know with Jennifer Scheinman, Senior Manager of Nutritional Affairs at Timeline
Jennifer Scheinman, MS, RDN, CDN, is the Senior Manager of Nutritional Affairs at Timeline, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the brand’s mission to transform cellular health. Her work at Timeline focuses on educating people about the science of longevity, particularly through the groundbreaking ingredient Mitopure®. Mitopure®, developed from over a decade of research, regenerates cells
Unrivaled Scents, Transformative Stories: A Journey with Glasshouse Fragrances Founder, Nicole Eckels
Founded in 2005 by Nicole Eckels, Glasshouse Fragrances emerged from her quest for exotic, transformative scents. A New Yorker turned Sydneysider, Nicole crafted her first candles in her kitchen, blending notes that whisked her away to distant places and moments. This passion unlocked a powerful sensory experience she was determined to share with the world. Today, Glasshouse reigns as the leading
Clean Formulas, Clear Results: Inside HUM's Wellness Revolution with Co-Founder, Walter Faulstroh
HUM Nutrition, co-founded by entrepreneurial leader Walter Faulstroh, has been a trailblazer in the wellness industry since 2012. After co-founding and exiting V Water to PepsiCo, Walter launched HUM out of his personal struggle with acne, with a mission to revolutionize the supplement space. High expectations meet high standards at HUM, where clean formulas and clinically tested actives deliver r
Building Anastasia Beverly Hills with Founder Anastasia Soare
Anastasia Soare, the visionary founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills, transformed the beauty industry with her pioneering brow-shaping technique, the Golden Ratio. Born in Romania, Anastasia emigrated to the U.S. with a dream and a deep understanding of facial symmetry, which would later define her brand’s identity. She opened a small salon in Beverly Hills, where her expertise quickly gained attent
From Soil to Skin: How Primally Pure is Redefining Natural Skincare with Founder Bethany McDaniel
Primally Pure is a skincare brand rooted in the principles of regenerative agriculture and natural wellness. Founded by Bethany McDaniel, a wife, mother, and wellness advocate, the brand was born out of her desire to create clean, effective skincare using ingredients straight from her family’s organic farm. Primally Pure embodies the belief that nature provides everything we need for truly healthy
Luxy Hair: The #1 Rated Clip-In Hair Extension Brand in The World with President Amy Sveda
With over 24 years of experience at top brands like Victoria’s Secret, Anthropologie, and Abercrombie & Fitch, Amy Sveda has consistently revitalized businesses and driven innovation. Now, as President of Luxy Hair, she leads the brand's global growth, empowering millions of women to feel confident and beautiful. Luxy Hair creates premium 100% Remy human hair extensions, designed to seamlessly enh
From Etsy to Global Success: The P.F. Candle Co. Journey with Founder Kristen Pumphrey
P.F. Candle Co., founded by fragrance expert Kristen Pumphrey, has grown from a one-woman Etsy shop in 2008 to a 63-person company with global distribution. Known for its handcrafted, high-quality candles, the brand blends DIY ethos with modern craftsmanship. Despite its rapid expansion, P.F. Candle Co. remains dedicated to in-house production, pouring up to 3,500 candles daily in their California
The Ultimate Skincare Realist: Dr. Loretta’s Journey from Harvard Labs to Skincare Visionary with Liza Rose Ciraldo, VP of Brand
Dr. Loretta, founded by renowned dermatologist Dr. Loretta Ciraldo, combines over 40 years of clinical experience with innovative skincare solutions for the real world. Grounded in the skin aging exposome theory, her products target the primary environmental and lifestyle factors that accelerate skin aging: pollution, light, climate, and irritants. Each product is formulated with high concentratio
Anisa Beauty: Elevate Your Beauty Routine with The Most Innovative, Responsibly Crafted Brushes with Founder Anisa Telwar
Anisa Beauty is revolutionizing the makeup tool industry with innovative, high-quality brushes that enhance product performance while prioritizing sustainability. Founded by Anisa Telwar Kaicker, the brand owns and operates its manufacturing facilities, ensuring complete control over the supply chain and stringent quality standards. Each brush is responsibly crafted with eco-friendly materials and
OSEA: Skincare from the Sea with Co-Founder and CEO Melissa Palmer
Melissa, the co-founder and CEO of OSEA Malibu, has transformed the brand into a leading force in luxurious, clean, and sustainable skincare. Rooted in her mother’s belief that the ocean is the source of all life, Melissa has infused this philosophy into OSEA’s core. Before leading OSEA, she honed her expertise in e-commerce and digital marketing, building successful strategies for various wellnes
Act + Acre: Skincare For Your Scalp With Founder Helen Reavey
Act + Acre is a wellness-driven beauty brand that prioritizes the health of your scalp and hair. Founded by celebrity hairstylist Helen Reavey, the brand combines cutting-edge technology with clean, plant-based ingredients to deliver effective, sustainable hair care solutions. Their products are designed to nourish and balance the scalp, promoting healthier, stronger hair from the roots. Act + Acr
SIDIA: Where Clean Bodycare Meets Fine Fragrance with Founder, Erin Kleinberg
Founded by Erin Kleinberg in honor of her late grandmother, SIDIA crafts luxurious body care and evocative scents that redefine modern luxury. Erin, the visionary behind Coveteur and the award-winning agency Métier, felt a deep desire to share her story of family and care through SIDIA. With a legacy of uplifting womxn, Erin channels her brand-building expertise to create products that empower and
Building Your Hair Ritual With Dianna Cohen, Founder of Crown Affair
Crown Affair, founded by Dianna Cohen, is a modern haircare brand that emphasizes the importance of ritual in personal care. The brand is known for its handcrafted tools and clean, effective formulas, designed to not only enhance the health of your hair but also transform your relationship with it. Crown Affair’s approach encourages mindfulness in daily routines, turning haircare into a moment of
Bearaby: The Natural Way To Sleep Soundly With Founder and CEO, Kathrin Hamm
Kathrin Hamm is the visionary founder and CEO of Bearaby, the company revolutionizing the sleep industry with its innovative weighted blankets. Back in 2018, while working as an economist for the World Bank, Kathrin was among the 68% of adults struggling with sleep problems. Seeking a natural solution to her chronic insomnia, she experienced the therapeutic benefits of a weighted blanket, which in
MZ SKIN: Reveal, Enhance and Protect with Founder Dr. Maryam Zamani
Dr. Maryam Zamani, a trailblazing Oculoplastic Surgeon and Facial Aesthetics Doctor with over 20 years of experience, founded MZ Skin, a multi-award-winning skincare brand. With dual training as an American Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and UK Specialist Consultant, Dr. Zamani is at the cutting edge of skincare technology and treatments. MZ Skin, available in over 50 prestigious retailers worldw
Lake & Skye: Skin Scents with Founder and CEO Courtney Somer
Lake & Skye is a modern fragrance and wellness brand founded by Courtney Somer, inspired by her holistic health journey and the healing power of nature. Somer's path to becoming a wellness advocate began after a health crisis in her early 20s led her to alternative therapies. This experience sparked a passion for yoga, nutrition, aromatherapy, and meditation, culminating in the launch of Lake & Sk
YayDay: The Ultimate Digestive Supplement with Co Founder Dr. Roshini Raj
With 40% of Americans experiencing digestive issues and over 90% not getting enough fiber, it's clear we have a national gut health problem. When you don’t go number 2, you feel bloated, heavy, and uncomfortable. Lack of regularity can also negatively affect your mood. YayDay has created a holistic solution that works overnight from the gut out. Their next-generation fiber supplement, formulated b
Building the Category of “Lazy” Body Care with Leslie Tessler, CEO and Founder of hanni
After years of burnout living in the city that never sleeps and working in the beauty industry, Leslie Tessler knew it was time for a change. With fortitude and grit, she moved to Argentina in 2011 to immerse herself in the culture and learn Spanish. During her decade there, Leslie advised and consulted for numerous LATAM beauty startups. Inspired by her experiences, she returned to the US in 202
27 Years of Laura Geller Beauty with Founder, Laura Geller
Founded by beauty icon and celebrity makeup artist Laura Geller, Laura Geller Beauty has been a trailblazer in the cosmetics industry since 1997. Renowned for its innovative baked makeup handcrafted in Italy and the iconic Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer, the brand excels in creating weightless, silky formulas for mature skin. Geller's hands-on involvement in product development and her dynamic pre
Leading Babor’s Global Expansion and Leveraging Its Heritage With CEO of the Americas, Tim Saunier
Babor epitomizes the pinnacle of German luxury in skincare. Precise solutions for all beauty requirements define Babor’s approach, ensuring every individual skin need is met with clinical-grade cosmeceutical solutions. The DOCTOR BABOR range stands for precision cosmetics 'Made in Germany,' combining innovative and powerful ingredients with groundbreaking medical research to deliver visible, measu
NuFACE: The #1 At-Home Skincare Device With CEO and Co-Founder Tera Peterson
NuFACE, led by CEO and Co-Founder Tera Peterson, stands at the forefront of skincare innovation with its pioneering microcurrent technology. As the #1 at-home skincare device in the US, NuFACE has made significant strides in the beauty industry. It is renowned for being the first handheld microcurrent device cleared by the FDA, setting a new standard. This breakthrough has not only revolutionized
Inflammaging, The Next Era of Anti-Aging with Dominique Gagnon President of DEINDE
With a passion for brand building from a young age, Dominique Gagnon brings over 15 years of experience in the consumer goods and beauty industry to her role as President and General Manager of Consumer Brands at Debut. Gagnon's career began in her family business, launching European prestige skincare brands in the US market. After completing her education at Harvard Business School, she worked wi
Mingle Mocktails: Embracing the Alcohol Free Movement with Founder Laura Taylor
Amidst a thriving tech career with industry giants like Accenture and IBM, Laura was quietly fighting a personal battle with alcoholism. Determined to quit alcohol for good, she faced a new challenge: finding a delicious non-alcoholic drink at social events. This struggle often left her feeling uncomfortable and out of place. Realizing she wasn't alone in this, Laura created Mingle Mocktails—a vib
MAKE Beauty: Looking Forward With Owner and Creative Director Carrie Barber
Carrie Barber has collaborated with some of the most influential beauty brands on the planet, including Glossier, Sephora, and VIOLET GREY. In 2013, Carrie and her partner took a bold leap by acquiring and relaunching MAKE Beauty. Carrie continues to evolve MAKE, pushing the brand forward into the next chapter of beauty. For her, this means making sustainability the standard, using cleaner and mor
PHYLA: The Microbiome Approach to Acne with Co Founder and CEO, Dr. Yug Varma
Dr. Yug Varma has made it his mission to revolutionize microbiome research. With a rich background in bio-organic chemistry, microbiology, and synthetic biology, he’s set out to transform the way we tackle chronic bacterial diseases. Dr. Varma is not just advancing science; he's making it accessible to everyone, especially those battling acne.Introducing PHYLA, the game-changer in acne treatment.
VITACLEAN: The Ultimate Beauty Tool With Co Founder Sara Douglas
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