Putting I-Beauty On The Map Ft. Garima Ahluwalia of Joly Beauty

Garima Ahluwalia, the inspiring founder and CEO of Joly Beauty, takes us on a fascinating journey from her roots in India to her transformative experiences in the United States. Discover how Ayurveda, an ancient science, became the cornerstone of her mission to bring natural and clean skincare to the forefront. This episode unravels the rich heritage and scientific foundation of Ayurveda, shedding light on Garima's personal quest to bridge cultural gaps and promote a deeper understanding of this holistic practice.

Chris Collins Reveals the Stories Behind His Iconic Fragrances

In this Fragrance Friday episode we welcome the talented Chris Collins, a former model turned fragrance innovator. Chris shares his inspiring journey from being the face of Polo Ralph Lauren to creating a fragrance line that celebrates culture and history. Despite his successful modeling career, Chris always had a deep passion for scents, which led him to train with a perfumer and embark on creating his own brand, Chris Collins Fragrances.

Inside the Future of Exosomes and Regenerative Beauty With Dr. Ivy

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Ekta is joined by internationally renowned aesthetic physician Dr. Ivona Igerc—also known as Dr. Ivy—for a thought-provoking conversation on the future of regenerative skincare and the role of cultural intelligence in aesthetic medicine. With a background in oral surgery and a PhD in bone regeneration, Dr. Ivy shares her journey from clinical research in Europe to pioneering facial harmony techniques in Asia and the Middle East.

E.299: Greek Grapes May Be The Glow Getters For Obtaining “Santorini Summer” Skin Ft. KORRES

oin us as we interview the master mind behind the Greek Apothecary inspired, cult favorite skincare line, KORRES. Founder Lena Philippou shares age old traditions and the secrets of Greek Beauty that have led to her team’s most recent breakthrough discovery: Santorini Grapes and their Skin Perfecting Potential.

Identity, Chemistry, and the Scent of Storytelling with Matteo Parfums

In this episode of Skin Anarchy’s Fragrance Friday, host Dr. Ekta sits down with Matthew J. Sánchez, the award-winning perfumer and founder of MATTEO PARFUMS®, to explore his bold journey from the world of finance to the art of fragrance. What began as a career in banking took a transformative turn when Matthew discovered the power of scent as a storytelling medium—and a path to reclaiming cultural identity and creative purpose.

E.314: Fragrance Friday Featuring Anecdote Candles

Have you ever set fire to a candle and have it immediately transform you to another place or memory? Or maybe it’s introduced a whole new mood to your day? At Anecdote, CEO and Founder Julie Maskulka makes fragrance a conversation piece. Inspired by personal recollections and cultural trends, each candle is an everyday luxury designed to remind us of stories worth sharing. Emerging candle company, Anecdote Candles is seeing tremendous growth year over year challenging the industry norms and leading with what they feel is the most important element and it’s not just the scent…

E.416: Beauty’s Queen Bee Shares The Vision Behind The Cult Favorite Brand, Ellis Brooklyn

Join us for a very special episode with one of the greatest visionaries in the beauty space, Bee Shapiro as she shares her vision and journey behind creating one of the most coveted and cult favorite collections in the industry, Ellis Brooklyn. EB is a brand that focuses on all facets of what makes us feel beautiful, from fragrance to their brand new skincare products, every single piece in the collection tells a story. Bee dives into her amazing career as a top editor and journalist and how that played a role in her curated approach towards creating products that resonate with beauty consumers in the most organic way imaginable.

E.363: Founder of FARMACY Creates A Hub For Beauty Entrepreneurs To Formulate Their Visions (iLABS)

In this episode Ekta explains the entire event surrounding the 2022 TOP PICKS and also announces some amazing new content that is coming up! Following the announcement, the episode cuts into an exclusive interview with the founder of the cult favorite brand, FARMACY: David Chung.

Skincare Ahead Of Its Time With Allies Of Skin Founder, Nicolas Travis

Join us for an interview with Nicolas Travis, the founder of the cult-favorite skincare line, Allies Of Skin. The episode focuses on the science forward formulas that are integral to the brand’s DNA and the revolutionary results they are known for. During the interview, Nicolas discusses the immensely impressive repurchase rates of the brand on a global scale and dives into the vision that set the brand’s creation in motion.

Ivana Knezevic, Research And Development Director, NIOD

Join Ivana as she discusses the science behind NIOD’s latest release, CAIS3 and the changes that have been made to the cult favorite peptide serum.

E.320: Understanding the Culture Of Beauty ft. Susan Akkad

Join Ekta as she sits down to talk with Estée Lauder’s very own Susan Akkad, Senior Vice President of Local and Cultural Platforms and Corporate Innovation. Susan connects the dots of how beauty brands should be analyzing the cultural needs of their consumers and how she approaches the evolving need of consumers world wide with a holistic outlook.

Taylore Glynn, Health and Beauty Editor at Marie Claire

Taylore Glynn, Beauty and Health Editor at marie claire, talks about the need for more due diligence in the beauty industry. Taylore shares her view on cultural appropriation and the need for bigger initiatives across the board in terms of inclusivity and diversity in beauty.

Hannah Baxter, Senior Beauty Editor

Hannah Baxter, Senior Beauty Editor, talks about her unconventional path into the beauty industry. Hannah discusses the issues surrounding equality and diversity in the beauty realm with regards to both cultural inclusion as well as equal representation for women in senior positions.

Ayesha Curry Unveils Sweet July Skin’s Newest Launch, Blending Jamaican Heritage with Culinary Influence

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta sits down with Ayesha Curry, a multi-talented entrepreneur and visionary behind Sweet July Skin. Ayesha shares how her journey from experiencing persistent skincare struggles during pregnancy to discovering the power of her Caribbean heritage inspired her to create a line of clean, effective skincare products. Drawing on traditional remedies passed down from her Jamaican family, Ayesha developed formulations that blend Caribbean superfoods with modern, science-backed ingredients to address issues like under-eye puffiness, dryness, and early signs of aging.

E.390: How Does Fragrance Impact Culture & Vice Versa w/ Veronique Gabai - Masterclass Series

Join Veronique Gabai and Ekta for a discussion around the role of culture in fragrance as we know it today. The conversation does a deep dive into not only the popular culture around this niche of the beauty and fashion industries, but also sheds insight into the historical relevance of cultures as they have evolved into the norms present globally around the use of scent in day to day life, today.