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LoudTalk with Lavi

LoudTalk with Lavi

Lavinia Rusanda 104 Episodes Jul 13, 2026

LoudTalk with Lavi is hosted by Lavinia Rusanda, a content creator studying chemical engineering and business. The podcast explores the beauty industry and challenges conventional beauty standards. Lavinia discusses self-love, confidence, and embracing real, unfiltered skin. She also raises awareness about acne and skin struggles. The show encourages listeners to become their most confident selves.

Episodes

106. Nicole Havrda: F1 Academy Driver on Racing, Beauty & Becoming the Face of L'Oréal Paris
106. Nicole Havrda: F1 Academy Driver on Racing, Beauty & Becoming the Face of L'Oréal Paris Jul 13, 2026 3207 It’s episode 106 of LoudTalk with Lavi and today we’re getting LOUD with Nicole Havrda; a professional motorsport driver who is challenging beauty standards in the world of athletics, landing herself a sponsorship with the one and only L'Oréal Paris as a result. Nicole shares how the world of racing is full of stigma and conflicting expectations when it comes to appearances, and how she has made h
105. The Power of Content Creation for Makeup Artists: How Selena Marchand Built a $1M Beauty Empire
105. The Power of Content Creation for Makeup Artists: How Selena Marchand Built a $1M Beauty Empire Jul 6, 2026 2864 In episode 105 of LoudTalk with Lavi,we sit down with Selena Marchand. A makeup artist, who used content creation to build a $1M beauty empire by doing what most people are too afraid to do... being vulnerable and showing up even when you don't feel ready to do so. Selena shares how she started posting skits based on real stories from her life as a working makeup artist, and how that raw, unfilte
104. I thought my business launch failed... but God had a bigger plan
104. I thought my business launch failed... but God had a bigger plan Jun 1, 2026 2709 Eps. 104 In this episode, we get LOUD about faith, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to trust God's plan when everything seems to be going wrong.After taking a step back from the podcast, I'm finally back with a life update and the full story behind the launch of my newest nine2five product. What I thought would be a disaster quickly became one of the clearest examples of God working in m
103. I Stopped Hiding My Acne… And Everything Changed! Acne in the beauty industry with Laura Estada
103. I Stopped Hiding My Acne… And Everything Changed! Acne in the beauty industry with Laura Estada Mar 9, 2026 2641 Eps. 103 In this episode we get LOUD about acne, confidence, and what it really means to embrace your authentic self in a world that constantly tells you to hide your flaws. I’m joined by Laura, also known online as Acne Baddie Laura, a beauty creator who has built a powerful community by showing her unfiltered skin and redefining what makeup and confidence look like on acne-prone skin.Laura share
102. Lavinia Answers the Internet's Most Googled Questions
102. Lavinia Answers the Internet's Most Googled Questions Mar 2, 2026 2104 Eps. 102 In this episode we get LOUD about feeling lost after big milestones, anxiety in your 20s, and learning to trust God when you don’t fully understand where He’s leading you. After recording 100 episodes, I found myself at a crossroads — questioning my direction, my motivation, and what this podcast is even meant to be in this next season. We also dive into your questions about internal heal
101. Redefining Acne Care: How Common Clouds Is Changing Skincare Culture
101. Redefining Acne Care: How Common Clouds Is Changing Skincare Culture Jan 19, 2026 3516 Today we get LOUD with Maria Algren, co-founder of Common Clouds, Scandinavia’s first acne-positive skincare brand. Based in Stockholm, Common Clouds was built to challenge traditional beauty standards and the idea that acne needs to be “fixed.” In this conversation, Maria shares her personal journey with acne, rosacea, and skin shame, and how those experiences—along with years spent working insid
100. If success was GURANTEED after 100 failures.. Would you quit?
100. If success was GURANTEED after 100 failures.. Would you quit? Jan 12, 2026 1895 Today we get LOUD for the 100th time on the LTWL podcast. I started this channel 3 years ago as a way to break down the walls of beauty standards, create a space for inspiring conversations with beauty founders and creators, and leave viewers with more positive outlooks. I've thought about quitting many times. So why am I celebrating today? I am celebrating because I kept showing up for the dream
99. Redefining Beauty Education: The Story Behind Rose & Ben Brushes teaching technique over products
99. Redefining Beauty Education: The Story Behind Rose & Ben Brushes teaching technique over products Jan 6, 2026 3313 Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bKclvGA3lhoToday we get LOUD with Rose Siard from Rose and Ben Beauty, LLC. Rose is an OG in the beauty space starting posting makeup content in 2014 and grew her audience by educating her viewers on techniques instead of selling the next new product launch. By 2021 she launched Rose and Ben Beauty to bring premium brushes to con
98. Nothing in nature blooms all year long... so why do you expect yourself to?
98. Nothing in nature blooms all year long... so why do you expect yourself to? Dec 29, 2025 2019 In this episode we get LOUD about the natural waves of seasons in our lives. As we approach the new year I wanted to remind you about how everything in life has it's summer and winter seasons. Times of high energy, wins, and blooming, and times of rest, struggle, and regrouping but one thing we can always count on is summer, and winter, always come back around. Hope you enjoy this conversations as
97. rewriting the acne narrative... Clear Skin isn't the Aesthetic with Kaity Smith (thatacnegirly)
97. rewriting the acne narrative... Clear Skin isn't the Aesthetic with Kaity Smith (thatacnegirly) Dec 23, 2025 3307 Today we get LOUD with content creator and skin positivity influencer @ThatKaitySmith talking about the struggle of dealing with adult acne, receiving unsolicited advice, walking confidently regardless of the breakouts, and how she turned her struggle into a whole vibe. From posting pimple patch videos to founding her own brand - That Acne Girly. A pimple patch brand changing the narrative on ad
96. stop letting your insecurities control your life: Start the business, post the video...
96. stop letting your insecurities control your life: Start the business, post the video... Dec 15, 2025 1586 Eps. 96. In this episode of LoudTalk with Lavi, we unpack what so many of us fall in the trap of... letting our insecurities define us. Let's get LOUD about how you can take back that control and step out in confidence to take the steps in life you are putting off. Bible Verses mentioned (NIV): Exodus 4:10 — “Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your s
95. She Left L’Oréal to Fix Makeup Ingredients | How Cosmetic Chemist Alanna Tran Built BiotechBeauty
95. She Left L’Oréal to Fix Makeup Ingredients | How Cosmetic Chemist Alanna Tran Built BiotechBeauty Nov 17, 2025 3446 In today’s episode of LoudTalk with Lavi we get LOUD with cosmetic chemist and BiotechBeauty founder, Alanna Tran. From her STEM background and experience at L’Oréal to launching a science-backed beauty brand, Alanna breaks down what really goes into makeup formulas and what inspired a new approach to skincare infused makeup.If you’ve ever wondered what a REAL cosmetic chemist thinks about the bea

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