Seadrop Skincare: Merging Tradition with Sustainable Innovation & Zero Waste Skincare

Dive into our latest episode where we're joined by the trailblazing Serena Advani of Seadrop Skincare, who transforms traditional Indian beauty rituals into modern, sustainable marvels. Our conversation uncovers the innovative waterless cleanser that's sweeping the beauty industry, merging convenience and effectiveness without the environmental footprint. Serena's rich cultural background and expertise in clinical beauty meld to craft skincare that's as nurturing for your skin as it is for Mother Earth.

E.318: The Necessity Of Vitamin D In Skin Care ft. Celeste Hilling of Skin Authority Skincare

In this episode we sat down with the brilliant Celeste Hilling , Founder of Skin Authority Skincare, and discussed how her remarkable realization of the central and fundamental role of vitamin D led to the development of an industry standard range of skincare products. Celeste explains how this ingredient has been heavily overlooked in the industry and how she filled the white space with her science forward and cutting edge, and technologically driven products.

E.365: Indie Skincare’s Rising Star, SIMPURE Is Raising The Bar For Industry Wide Standards

In this episode we sat down with the creator of SIMPURE, Annabell Catania, as she walked us into a whole new category of skincare: Indie Luxury. Although the term was coined by us after exploring Annabell’s line, it is no doubt that every product has been crafted with the most pristine craftsmanship and thought. SIMPURE started from a line of efficacious deodorant products and then expanded its range to cover the multitude of skin health battles consumers face of the daily.

Inside Indeed Labs and Their Innovative Solutions for Skin Health

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta engages with Dimitra Davidson, founder of Indeed Labs, to explore the brand's journey and its commitment to science-backed skincare solutions. Dimitra shares her transition from finance and luxury retail to skincare, driven by personal struggles with melasma and a desire for safe, effective treatments. This led to the creation of Indeed Labs in 2008, emphasizing ingredient integrity, accessibility, and consumer-centric innovation.

Sarah Lee, Co-Founder of Glow Recipe

In this episode, hear from Sarah, the co-founder and CEO of Glow Recipe, as she shares her vision and inspiration for her industry favorite, super fruit inspired, skincare line that has grown to be wildly successful and has helped put k-beauty on the skincare map.

Jamie Makeup on Celebrities, Beauty Brand Building, and the Future of Eco-Friendly Makeup

Every makeup enthusiast knows a quality product can transform not just a look, but a life. Enter Jamie Greenberg—celebrity makeup artist and founder of Jamie Makeup—who paints us a picture of her vivid career journey, from her early days at Ulta to becoming a trailblazer at the counters of Dior. As Jamie narrates her rise to fame and the inception of her beauty line, she doesn't hold back on the realities of the industry or the personal touchstones that fueled her creative endeavors. Her story is a vibrant fusion of art, entrepreneurship, and the quest for the next big thing in beauty.

AAVRANI Founder Rooshy Roy Interview

Let’s ChatEkta and Rooshy talk all things related to beauty from the perspective of two Indian American women and take a deep dive into the proper representation of i-beauty.

Ahsaki Báá LaFrance-Chachere , Founder and CEO of Ah-Shi Beauty

Ahsaki Baa LaFrance-Chachere, Founder/CEO of Ah-Shi Beauty, the first native American owned and operated luxury skincare and cosmetics brand in the united states.I am a proud dine (Navajo) tribal member and African American woman. The odds were against me as I faced social and economic challenges as a dark-skinned Native American. This gave me the fuel I needed to build Ah-Shi Beauty. I get to showcase that we as Native Americans/Indigenous people are diverse. We are not the pervasive image the media continue to perpetuate.

Paula Floyd, Founder and CEO of Headkount

One hundred percent of the top 20 prestige beauty brands invest in a field sales team. Yet with the recent influx of indie brands, how can startups, even those that are on a hot streak and poised for greatness, afford the massive overhead associated with that oh-so-necessary team? Enter Headkount, the brainchild of Paula Floyd, a sales and education executive with over 25 years of experience at brands such as MAC, Benefit, Urban Decay, and more. 

Indie Lee, Founder of Indie Lee Skincare

Countless medical professionals told Indie Lee after she was diagnosed with a life threatening brain tumor in 2008 that there was very little that could be done. Doctors felt that the tumor could be environmentally derived and attributed to something as simple as what she was putting on her skin. This was her awakening. After surviving a successful surgery on Earth Day 2009 (yes, really.), she embarked upon a new journey - a clean beauty collection dedicated to inspiring and empowering others to be mindful about what they put on their skin as well as into their body.

Exploring the Sacred Ritual of Beauty Products and the Power of Mindfulness

Imagine embarking on a journey with beauty industry veteran, Nicholas Gavrelis; a journey that spans over three decades, weaving through the gloss and glamour of fashion photography, makeup artistry, and retail management. Join us as we uncover the incredible insights Nick gathered from his time at Nordstrom and Mac, and learn how his spiritual awakening has deeply influenced his approach to beauty.

E.409: Cannabis Skin Care Is FINALLY Here In Full Spectrum ft. Green Bee Botanicals

Join Ekta for a conversation about cannabis based skincare with the founders of the emerging new indie brand, Green Bee Botanicals. Kim Howard and Bridget May share their journey of discovering the long unexplained and untapped healing properties of the full cannabis plant and how it led them down a path of discovery driven, and science backed innovation that utilizes the power of the endocannabinoid system of the human body as it pertains to skin health and beyond.

E.311: Fragrance Friday No.2 Ft. Who Is Elijah Perfumes

Raquel Bouris is the Founder & Creative Director of who is elijah parfum, an independent fragrance house established in two-thousand & eighteen, built on cruelty free foundations & based in Sydney, Australia. Raquel has redefined the rule book & started a new chapter, changing the norm of the luxury fragrance world. Raquel was motivated to create gender-fluid scents, defying conventions & prioritised taking an ethical approach to fragrance & beauty. Inspired by clean lines & modernity, we are continuing to create a complete fragrance wardrobe.

Tuning Into The Beauty Vibe Ft. Noelle Shine of VIBE PARTNERS

Noelle has more than 30 years of experience in the beauty industry and was part of the original management team at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty where she developed the global customer, distribution, and trading strategy for the first three years. Since then, Noelle has worked as a management consultant, supporting the development of over 25 indie beauty brands, including community-driven Trinny London, lipstick customization brand Code 8, and expert influencer-founded DTC makeup line VIEVE.

E 327: RéVive Masterclass Series Episode 3/3

In this final episode of the master class with RéVive Skincare, Dr Brown is joined by his Product Development lead, Liz Martin for a deep dive into the formulation of the products that have created the foundation of this industry acclaimed line. Liz discusses the fundamentals of formulation such as ingredients, their purpose in the products RéVive creates and much more!