Understanding the Gut Skin Connection and Healing From the Inside Out ft. Maggie Berghoff

In this inspiring episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta sits down with Maggie Berghoff, a functional medicine expert and national best-selling author of Eat to Treat: Your Three-Step Plan to Reduce Inflammation, Detoxify Your Life, and Heal Your Body. Maggie shares her transformative journey from traditional nurse practitioner to functional medicine advocate, driven by her own health struggles with unexplained fatigue, bloating, and skin issues. Through functional medicine, she healed herself and now helps others do the same.

Morning Rounds With Dr. Michelle Henry, MD — A Deep Dive Into Skin Health

Introducing Morning Rounds Monday, a new series dedicated to exploring all aspects of wellness with insights from top doctors across a range of specialties. We’re thrilled to kick off this series with the incredible Dr. Michelle Henry as our inaugural guest, bringing her expertise and knowledge in Dermatology and Skin Cancer.

Decoding Skin Barrier Support Ft. CODEX Labs - Masterclass Monday Feature

Join us for another masterclass episode featuring founder of CODEX Labs, Dr Barbara Paldus. In this episode we discuss the need for products geared towards the rebuilding of the skin barrier and supporting it. Dr Paldus goes into the fundamentals of the skin barrier, how it may get damaged and what we must avoid or incorporate in our routines to ensure we are keeping our skin healthy above all else. The episode also looks closely at CODEX’s very own Antü collection and how it has been specifically designed for the purposes of supporting the skin while working on any concerns we may want to target.

Stephanie Stahl, CEO and Co-Founder of Ace Of Air

Stephanie Stahl is a dynamic consumer driven business leader and brand builder with expertise in the beauty, fashion, and health & wellness industries. Stephanie is CEO and Co-Founder of Ace of Air. Ace of Air, launching in January 2021 with skincare and supplements, is the first fully circular beauty & wellness brand. Ace of Air elevates every standard for beauty and wellness with products that put people and planet above all.

Jessica Richards, Founder of SHEN Beauty

Beauty expert and entrepreneur, Jessica Richards, is the powerhouse behind Brooklyn’s premier beauty destination, SHEN Beauty.After graduating from FIT, Richards worked as a stylist for VOGUE and Moda Operandi before transitioning to her passion project - connecting consumers to products that fuel beauty. Richards saw the unique opportunity in the clean beauty space, as the store would be the first of its kind in the metropolitan area that offered a quintessentially cool, curated range of effective, niche and luxury beauty products.

Creating Captivating & Curated Cosmeceuticals ft. Colleen Rothschild Beauty

Colleen Rothschild is the driving force behind Colleen Rothschild Beauty, a highly respected and much-loved beauty brand. With over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry, Colleen is a seasoned expert who has spent the first half of her career behind the scenes, where she refined her ability to combine science and technology with botanicals and luxury skincare. She is passionate about helping others feel confident and beautiful in their own skin and is dedicated to providing her customers with the best possible skincare and beauty experience.

Yewande Masi, Cosmetic Chemist and Founder of ORNAMI Skincare

Yewande is the founder of Ornami Skincare, a black-owned, toxin-free skin and body care line that Was born from the love and Support Of friends and family after a breakUp. Yewande founded Ornami on the idea that sometimes finding happiness is a process of elimination. She wanted to design luxurious, toxin-free ingredients that encouraged women to take the time to care for themselves as a daily ritual.

Better Hair Begins With Better Water Ft. Culligan & Bridgette Hill

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav is joined by renowned trichologist Bridgette Hill to uncover why scalp health is the true foundation of haircare. From inflammation and hormonal shifts to misdiagnosed flaking and product overload, Bridgette breaks down the science behind follicular wellness—and why healthy hair starts long before it reaches the surface.

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.

First Look At Marlena Stell’s Fragrance Line, Marsté

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta welcomes Marlena Stell, the visionary behind Makeup Geek, to discuss her latest venture, Marsté, a luxury fragrance brand that merges artistry, emotion, and accessibility. Marlena shares how her personal journey, love for French culture, and passion for scent inspired her to create a fragrance line that tells stories and uplifts the soul.

E.313: Luxury Skincare Inspired By Nature & Fortified By Science Ft. Irene Forte

As the Wellness Consultant of Rocco Forte Hotels, an Advisory Board Member of the Global Wellness Summit and businesswoman Irene embodies her family’s entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to ethical business practices. She sees her skincare company as part of a much wider system of people and organizations, nature and the environment; and she is personally committed to doing the ‘right things’ to ensure that her products and processes are as sustainable as possible. Frustrated by the absence of spa formulations with the right characteristics, Irene felt existing brands seemed to be either naively natural or too coldly scientific.

Finding The Secret To Frizz Free Curls With Frederic Fekkai, Founder of FEKKAI Hair Care

Join us for a perfect hair day as we sit down with Frederic Fekkai, founder of his iconic hair care range that has been creating and inspiring beautiful hair since its inception! FEKKAI originated at the salon in 1989, when there was the lack of high-quality hair care products at the time - in particular, color care. Women were leaving the salon with beautiful hair color and returning with faded, oxidized colored hair in a matter of weeks. That inspired him to create Technician Color, which has always remained a favorite. Professional luxury hair hair care didn’t exist - there was a gap in the prestige market, particularly in areas like color care, and saw an opportunity to offer solutions that were missing at the time. From the start it has always been about the skinification of hair care, the sensorality of the formulations and the experience using the product matched with unprecedented professional results. Frédéric embarked on a journey that fused innovation with expertise.

Healthy Skin Starts With Healthy Fats ft. fatty15

Join us for a conversation with the cofounders of the revolutionary new supplement, fatty15: Drs Stephanie and Eric Venn-Watson. Fatty15 is a science-backed and award-winning C15:0 supplement to support our long-term health and wellness. A newly discovered essential fatty acid, C15:0 has 3-times more cellular benefits than omega-3s, critical to keeping our bodies healthy as they age. Two out of three customers report feeling benefits within 6 weeks, including healthier metabolism, lower anxiety and deeper sleep.

E.415: NYFW Fashion Friday Featuring moon d’elle shoeware

For the launch of our new series, Fashion Fridays, we wanted to start off with something everyone can relate to: a great pair of shoes that are finely crafted to perfection. moon d’elle is a line inspired by the rich background of two sisters, Chandra and Tabitha, as they grew up with a global awareness of what fashion truly meant. From concept to execution, every step of the moon d’elle production process takes place in the Lombardy region of Italy—best known for the art of luxury shoemaking.

E.337: Fragrance Friday Ft. OldVine Fragrance

Join us for a very special fragrance Friday featuring OldVine Fragrance, an extension of the beautiful floral brand OldVine florals. Ekta sits down with Itika to discuss the impact of the first global luxury fragrance brand launched by a prominent Black, female floral designer. OldVine is a new regime of fragrance makers with bespoke products developed and distributed exclusively by Firmenich.

Creating One Solution For All Skin Types With OneSkin

Join us for an interview with the co-founder of OneSkin, Carolina Reis Oliviera, as we dive into the science of the brand’s efficacious formulations and all the reasons they are leading the way to a universal system for healthier skin.

Igniting a Sustainable Future in Luxury Candle Making with Jonathan Horemans of Boojee

Join us as we light the way with Jonathan Horemans, the innovative mind behind Boojee, in a conversation that will illuminate the intersection of luxury and sustainability in candle making. Discover how Jonathan's leap from crafting shoes to creating a candle brand is igniting a transformation in the industry. We delve into the heart of Boojee's mission – to offer an opulent fragrance experience minus the environmental guilt. With their refillable candle model, Boojee is casting a flame on the importance of sustainability, challenging the norm of single-use luxury and opening our senses to a world where indulgence doesn't come at the expense of our planet.

The New Era of Luxury Fragrance with Eauso Vert

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, we explore the world of luxury niche fragrance with Tanya Gonzalez and Faye Harris, co-founders of Eauso Vert. Blending artistry, sustainability, and clean formulations, they’ve created a brand that redefines modern fragrance while maintaining an emotional connection to scent.

Longevity Science Is Taking Front And Center On The Skin Health Stage ft. novos

Join us for a very special episode featuring the founder of the brand leading the way in longevity science, Chris Mirabile of novos. Serial entrepreneur and brain tumor survivor Chris Mirabile. Chris has co-founded multiple lucrative startups, including a commercial real estate tech platform whose first clients possessed more than a half trillion USD in assets.

Christine Bullock founder of Kayo Body Care

In This episode hear from Christine, founder of the face grade body care skincare line, Kayo. Christine shares her fitness career journey that inspired her to bring the underlying principles to the realm of skin fitness via well formulated, luxury grade products for full body skin health.

E.334: Veronique Gabai- Master Fragrance Expert: Exclusive Interview

Join us for a fragrance Friday series exclusive where we sit down with the Master of Scents, Veronique Gabai. Born in the Cote d’Azur, in Antibes, France, Veronique Gabai-Pinsky has more than 25 years of experience in the luxury, fashion, beauty and fragrance fields - with major successes as a brand builder. Working with companies such as L’Oréal, Vera Wang, and Giorgio Armani, where she was instrumental in the overall development of their fragrance businesses.

Tata Harper, founder of TATA HARPER Skincare

Tata Harper grew up in Colombia in a household full of women with a deep love for the ritual of beauty. When Tata’s stepfather was diagnosed with cancer, she wanted to find ways to make her luxury beauty routine free of the potentially toxic synthetic chemicals found in many existing products. Identifying a void in the market, Tata decided to create them herself. Through years of painstaking research, she developed her unique formulation process and proprietary bio-engineering technology for creating her signature Complex Formulas, grounded in the philosophy that more ingredients equal more results.

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.

E.342: Skincare For Your Scalp Ft. Act+Acre

We sat down with the celebrity hair stylist and founder of Act+Acre haircare to learn about the fundamentals behind taking care of your scalp just as we do our our face and skin. Helen takes us on a journey of understanding her philosophy behind healthy hair and explains the genius behind her beautiful line. The scalp serum has been sold out for weeks and continues to stun consumers worldwide along with the other show stoppers in the line. Helen has worked with A list celebrities such as Alicia Keys and is truly a master of her craft.

Scalp Care Deserves the Same Attention as Skin Health Ft. Nutrire

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Kristen Chase, General Manager of Nutrire, a trailblazing new brand changing the way we think about hair care. Rather than focusing only on the strands, Nutrire turns attention to the scalp—the true foundation of healthy hair—and introduces a science-backed, salon-informed approach to long-term hair wellness.

Shea Marie, Founder of The Feelist

Over the past decade, entrepreneur and creative director Shea Marie has developed a devoted following of millions, and her position as one of the world’s top influencers has landed her jobs with the largest beauty, health, wellness and fashion brands. From her own devoted social media following, to Same, her best-selling brand of luxury swim and resort wear, Shea continuously proves to be successful in all her endeavors.

E.360: BOHĒME Is Reinventing The Luxury Category of Candles

In this Fragrance Friday special we sat down with the founder of BOHĒME, Sadaf Kherani as the discussion brings up the need for the candle niche of fragrance to differentiate between craftsmanship and luxury vs everything else in the category. Sadaf’s brand is a beautiful testament to the global Woman consumer who enjoys scents that remind her of the beautiful scents from all of her most beloved travels and international experiences with fragrance and memory.

Transforming the Science of Luxury Skincare with Angela Caglia's NEW Cell Forté Serum

Step into the elite world of Hollywood skincare with Angela Caglia, the celebrated esthetician to the stars and the mastermind behind an innovative serum that's redefining luxury skincare. Angela brings her extensive experience and passion for beauty to our latest episode, revealing the meticulous research and development behind her brand's breakthrough product. Her unique serum harnesses the restorative power of human mesenchymal stem cells and their conditioned media, packed with growth factors and proteins that are rejuvenating skin to a sumptuous, velvet-like texture.

E.295: Skin Routines That Hollywood Stars Are Crazy For Ft. Angela Caglia

"My skincare philosophy is based on nourishing your lipid barrier, less is more when it comes to products, and only use the world’s best ingredients when formulating. My ethos is represented in each product in my assortment. I also bring my 26 years’ experience working directly on skin, that’s over 20,000 faces, so I have an acute understanding of what works. Plus, when you consider my clients are some of the most discerning and recognizable faces in the world, there is no margin for error. “ - Angela

The Queen of Cosmetic Chemistry, Dr. Vega Chats All Things VGAM & Skincare Formulas

A passionate entrepreneur and scientist, a fierce advocate for transparency, Dr. V. demystifies the trends and myths in the health and wellness space, the dos and don'ts. She talks about the chemistry of everyday life and how the environment, our lifestyle, and the product we consume affect our health and that of our planet; the good, the bad, and the wasteful.Dr. Mireille Vega became a chemist & member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) because she struggled with her skin as a teenager.

E.362: Luxury Lashes Made Easy For Everyone Ft. PRO LASH

In this very special Makeup Monday episode we interview the brilliant founders of the breakthrough new brand, PRO LASH, Haley and Zach Chipman. PRO LASH is a never before seen approach to getting professional grade lashes at home for the average consumer who loves the look of eyelash extensions but doesn’t have the time to maintain the upkeep that comes with the territory.

Kyoko Getz and Shannon Britt, Co-Founders of OLURA Skincare

A highly sought-after celebrity aesthetician, Kyoko has developed products and facial protocols for a number of luxury skincare lines before joining Olura to design our product line and create protocols for our clients.

E.293: Redefining Luxury Skin Care W/Out Compromising The Science Ft. Emma Lewisham

Emma Lewisham has packed a lot into her 37 years of experience. She's studied business in Barcelona, sits on the board of a charitable trust, and has been actively involved in womens advocacy for over a decade across organisations including Zonta International and Global Women. Tune in to learn how Emma is redefining the Luxury Skincare Space without cutting corners when it comes to the science, quality and even sustainability of high end products.

Michael Krans, VP Head of Industry- Beauty, Fashion And Luxury at HEARST

Michael Krans, industry veteran, shares exclusive insight into the magazine side of the beauty world and discusses emerging topics such s representation for men and women in the industry and much more.

E.414: Beauty Is Returning To Retail In A Boutique Format ft. bluemercury

Tracy Kline joins us for a chat about everything new happening at the cult favorite retail chain, bluemercury! Tune in to learn all about BM’s interactive entitled The Cache and brand philosophy! Tracy Kline leads Merchandising, Spa and Supply Chain for Bluemercury. She joined the omni-channel luxury beauty retailer in 2016 and is responsible for its highly curated product assortment, leading to category differentiation and continued growth.

E.296: The Science Behind Healthy Hair Ft. OLAPLEX

Join Ekta as she sits down with the national trainer for the industry standard hair care line, OLAPLEX, Danielle Frank. Danielle walks us through all of the products Olaplex offers and explains the logic behind the science of good hair days every day!

The Landscape Of “Luxury” Indie Beauty Ft. Lorne Lucree, MBA of Atelier By Voyant Beauty

Lorne Lucree is the Chief Innovation Officer at Voyant Beauty, the largest beauty and personal care contract manufacturer in North America, and Head of the new Atelier by Voyant Beauty division, focused on partnering with fast growth indie beauty brands experiencing exponential growth. A product junkie, Lorne has spent his career at the forefront of disruptive beauty and personal care product development – leveraging consumer insights, developments in technology and active ingredients, packaging innovations, progress in sustainability, olfactive trends, and latest formulation techniques into blue sky ideas that translate into breakthrough, retail ready products that resonate.

Understanding The Hype Around Baccarat Rouge 540 & Other Trend Worthy Scents ft Olya Bar

Join us for a fabulous fragrance Friday featuring one of the most knowledgeable fragrance experts of our time, Olya Bar. Olya does a deep dive into helping understand the fragrance world and niche perfumery, as well as shares her most beloved scents and trends she thinks will take off this year!

Gillian Gorman Round, CEO of Kjaer Weis

A global leader, world-class marketer, and passionate communicator, Gillian Gorman Round has a rich background rooted in successful marketing for a diverse portfolio of global brands. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Kjaer Weis since December 2020, Gill started her career in the beauty space at L’Oreal UK for L’Oreal Professional Products.

Victoria Moorhouse, Senior Editor and Freelance Writer

Victoria Moorhouse, freelance editor and writer and former Native Senior Editor for POPSUGAR, shares her passion for health and wellness when considering beauty. Victoria does a deep dive into what she considers to be clean beauty and the need for transparency across the board in the industry.

Adam Schubak, Editor and Partner Manager for HEARST Magazines

Adam is a partner manager at Hearst Magazines. He has worked in media for 15+ years dabbling in TV, radio, and now the digital space. His skincare regimen includes Bearsville Soaps, Origins moisturizers, and Brickell cleansing products. In his spare time he likes to write fiction, attend live theater/concerts, and hang out with his cat.

Navigating Career Shifts and Fame with Davina Potratz from NETFLIX's Selling Sunset

What do you get when you cross a savvy real estate professional, a former model and a star from the Netflix series 'Selling Sunset'? You get Davina! We're thrilled to bring you our conversation with this accomplished professional, who candidly shares her unique journey from the world of fashion to the high-stakes realm of real estate. Get ready to hear all about her intriguing work on luxury development projects in Los Angeles, the Middle East, and more.