Inclusive Skincare for All Skin Tones with Lion Pose Founders, Nisha & Madhu

In this episode of Skincare Anarchy, Ekta introduces the co-founders of Lion Pose, Nisha Phatak and Madhu Punjabi, who share their inspiring journey from tech professionals to skincare innovators. Ekta, who struggled with acne and sensitive skin, highlights the importance of finding effective skincare solutions that work for various skin concerns.

Embarking on a Journey of Mindfulness, Breaking Barriers, and Self-Discovery with Cory Allen

Join us for a transformative expedition this Mindset Monday as we sit down with the insightful Cory Allen—a sage in the realm of mindfulness. Cory's early life struggles ignited a passion for enlightenment, leading him down the rich avenues of both Western and Eastern philosophies. As we navigate the depths of self-awareness, Cory unveils the profound effect meditation can have on reshaping our identities and guiding us toward a state of continuous evolution.

E.317: Clinical Grade Skincare for Sensitive Skin & Backed By Science Ft. Dr Rossi MD FAAD

Dr. Anthony Rossi is well known as a board-certified dermatologist recognized internationally as a leading expert on sensitive skin. Dr. Rossi serves as the dermatologist and laser expert at the prestigious Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC where he specializes in dermatologic surgeries for the treatment of skin cancers and benign skin conditions that arise during and after cancer therapy. In addition to his exceptional work at MSKCC, Dr Rossi has spent 10+ years applying his research to develop his own line of innovative skincare products that utilize his breakthrough Bio-Theriac Complex™.

Exploring Microneedling: Virtue vs. Morpheus, and the Power of MiraDry & PRX Peels with Ashley Jackson of Allenby Cosmetic Dermatology

Join us for the fourth episode in our Masterclass with Allenby Cosmetic Dermatology and BodySquad and get ready to elevate your beauty routine as we join forces with Medical Assistant, Ashley Jackson. Say farewell to those pesky sweat stains under your arms, as Ashley introduces us to MiraDry, the innovative treatment that is revolutionizing the way we tackle excessive sweating. With a blend of personal anecdotes and professional insights, we explore the lasting confidence that comes from this transformative procedure, without the worry of compensatory sweating elsewhere.

Dr Muneeb Shah, DO (Doctorly) Exclusive Interview

Dr. Ekta interviews YouTube’s favorite Derm: Dr Muneeb Shah. Dr Shah provides insight into what consumers want to understand and how he approaches content creation that can reach the most amount of people and answer the everyday questions.

Unveiling the Secrets of Cosmetic Dermatology: Insights on Personalized Skincare, Botox, and More with Amanda Rose, Allenby Cosmetic Dermatology

Join us for the second episode in our masterclass with Allenby Cosmetic Dermatology as we unearth secrets Amanda Rose, a nurse practitioner and skincare expert. Discover her passion for personalized skincare plans, the transformative power of Botox, and the satisfaction she derives from witnessing the confidence she helps her patients regain.

RE: Clinical Research/ Trials and Skincare Products

The weight of performing clinical trials cannot fall on the shoulders of brands that are not receiving millions of dollars of funding from sources such as the NIH or other research regulating agencies. There is a huge disconnect between consumer understanding of the details that go into running a true clinical trial vs what we consider to be “clinically significant “ data backing a brand’s claims.

The Code To Beauty with Dr. Victoria Rose Veytsman

In the second episode of our masterclass series with Dr. Victoria Rose Veytsman, we unlock the secret to a radiant smile and robust well-being as she shares her trifecta philosophy on oral health, beauty, and wellness. As a celebrity cosmetic dentist, Dr. Veytsman offers a fresh perspective on how a smile makeover transcends mere aesthetics, serving as a cornerstone for overall health. This episode navigates the nuanced interplay between dental health and facial harmony, suggesting that a healthy, beautiful smile could even minimize the need for more invasive procedures. Prepare to reshape your understanding of beauty as we discuss the importance of authenticity, confidence, and kindness in defining our external and internal allure.

The Synergy of Sustainability and Science Driven Scalp Care Featuring REVERIE

Ever wondered how a sip of Italian wine could inspire an entire hair care line? That's precisely the seed from which Reverie Hair Care blossomed, as Garrett and Hillary Markenson divulge in our latest episode. The pair take us on a sensory journey through their brand's origins, where artistry meets ethical sourcing, and each bottle tells a global story. Their flagship product, 'Milk', exemplifies this, born from a tapestry of small farms and artisanal dedication—a true testament to the craft behind the cream.

Transforming Men's Skincare with Pretty Boy and Their NEW Gel Cleanser Launch

Ever felt like men’s skincare is an afterthought? You won’t after hearing our conversation with Ben Feys and Kevin Niehoff, co-founders of Pretty Boy, a pioneering skincare brand designed exclusively for men. Tune in to this First Look Friday as we dive into their personal battles with dermatitis and acne, and how these experiences fueled their desire to create effective and appealing skincare solutions for guys. Their journey from facing skin issues to launching Pretty Boy during the pandemic reveals the powerful link between skincare, mental health, and confidence.

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.

E.368: Rosacea Management Skincare That Is Balanced in Nature & Nurture ft. MeridaSKIN

Join us for a very special interview with Nurse Practitioner, Founder AND Formulator of her beautiful line, MeridaSKIN- Shannon Johnson! Shannon in her own words describes the line as “MeridaSKIN was founded by a nurse practitioner with rosacea. We understand sensitive skin, and your journey through fruitless products. Our origins commit us to keeping up on scientific advances in dermatology and skincare, and only fielding products we believe in. The result is clean clinical rosacea care that Shannon relies on to keep her own face problem-free.”

E.292: Why Goat Milk Is the Next Skincare Super Ingredient ft. Co-Founders of BEEKMAN 1802

Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge are the Co-Founders of Beekman 1802. Ridge began his career as a physician at Mt. Sinai in New York City and later launched the Health & Wellness division of Martha Stewart Omnimedia, where he served as Vice President. Kilmer-Purcell was previously an award-winning advertising executive and New York Times bestselling author of three books. The pair founded Beekman 1802 in 2008 after purchasing the historic Beekman farm in Sharon Springs, NY, where they rescued 100 goats and started making goat milk soaps.

The Art of Creating High-Quality Beauty Products with Richard Anderson

Prepare to embark on a fascinating journey with Richard Anderson, the mastermind behind the groundbreaking beauty brand Hi Beautiful You. In this episode, Richard gives us a behind-the-scenes look into his illustrious career, detailing the inspiration behind his innovative beauty products designed to simplify and revolutionise women's daily beauty routines. His approach to cosmetics reflects his belief in educating and empowering the consumer, a philosophy that is deeply embedded in the ethos of his brand.

Breathing Beauty: The Revolution of Oxygenetix with Co-founder, Kort Pearson

Join us for a conversation with Oxygenetix co-founder Kort Pearson as we dive into the benefits of their lightweight foundation and concealer for post procedure skin, and overall for anyone that needs breathable options for makeup without compromising performance.

E.346: Understanding Skin Discoloration ft. Jan Marini

In the fifth episode of the 5 part masterclass series, Jan discusses the fundamentals of skin discoloration and offers solutions for the spectrum of skin discoloration encountered by consumers.

Revolutionizing Skincare Efficacy with Symphonic M.D.’s Novel Approach Ft. Dr. David Leffell and Cherry Robinson

Unlock the secrets of cannabidiol's remarkable benefits for your skin as we sit down with Yale's renowned Dr. David Leffell and the innovative Cherry Robinson of Symphonic M.D.. Prepare to be enlightened by Dr. Leffell's journey into the world of CBD and skincare, where he'll share his expert insights on the compound's anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Cherry then takes the spotlight, revealing her passionate pursuit to revolutionize skincare with products that not only tackle various skin concerns but also cater to those with sensitivities.

E.401: The Art Of Designer Space Aromas Ft. Caroline Fabrigas, CEO ScentFluence

A native of the U.K., Fabrigas arrived in the USA in 1980. Since then Fabrigas has risen through the ranks of the beauty industry holding key positions with many well-known Beauty companies. Caroline is the CEO of Scent Marketing Inc. a full service Scent and Sensory Marketing company that has fast become a leading authority in the art and science of Scent Marketing and Branding.

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.382: Venture Capital’s Leading Lady, Tina Bou-Saba, Explains Beauty Brand Funding

Tina Bou-Saba is Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner at Verity Venture Partners, an early-stage consumer-focused investment firm. Verity Venture Partners invests in purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of great consumer companies, including emerging brands and the technologies that enable them. Tina has been actively investing since 2016 through CXT Investments, her personal investment vehicle, with a focus on beauty, personal care, health and wellness, e-commerce, and enabling technology.

E.392: Using Data To Discern The Diluted Beauty Industry ft. Social Standards

Andrea Spellman is VP of Sales and Partnerships at Social Standards, a start-up that uses social data to help brands, investors and banks better understand consumers. Social Standards organizes and structures millions of authentic consumer conversations to enable brands including Estee Lauder, Shiseido and Johnson and Johnson identify trends and fads, determine what products are worthwhile to develop, what brands or products they should be investing marketing behind and what consumers think of their competitors.

We Are Changing Our Name and Expanding Our Conversations - 2025 Update

In this special solo episode, Dr. Ekta shares exciting updates for Skin Anarchy in 2025. The podcast is evolving from Skincare Anarchy to Skin Anarchy, expanding beyond skincare to cover skin health, beauty science, menopause, mental health, and consumer education—without losing its science-backed foundation.

Securing Seed Stage Funding As A Small Brand Ft. Odile Roujol of FAB Co-Creation Studio- E.418

Join Ekta as she interviews Odile Roujol, who is the Founder of FaB Fashion and BeautyTech community (15 chapters in Asia Europe and America, now 15,000 founders and VCs, 10K+ followers linked in and Instagram, and 3800 subscribers of the newsletter) and Fab co-creation studio Ventures (fund II ambition $20M, first closing last Oct), seed stage, backing consumer tech and new commerce (in the space of Beauty and Fashion) Startups.She’s an advisor with The Hive Data building startups in AI and machine learning. And a Board member for Startups in Fintech, Social media analytics, augmented reality, tech companies.

Decoding Beauty Packaging Design: Juan Campderá Lozano's Insights into Sustainability and Luxury Industry Trends

Unwrap the secrets behind your favorite beauty products with Juan Campderá Lozano, a maestro of packaging design who's been shaping the industry for over 25 years. This episode promises a journey through the layers of design that influence your every purchase, revealing how the subtle art of packaging molds consumer identity and choice. Listen in as Juan shares the essence of what makes packaging an extension of ourselves and a reflection of generational shifts, offering an intriguing lens to view the beauty world.

Building The Future of RealSelf With Minou Clark

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Minou Clark, CEO of RealSelf, for an in-depth look at how the platform is transforming the way people approach aesthetics. With a background in digital media and audience growth at companies like BuzzFeed, The Maury Show, and 1111 Media with Paris Hilton, Minou brings a unique perspective to leading the largest destination for researching cosmetic procedures and connecting with board-certified providers.

E.374: The Board Is Making It A Lot Easier For Brands To Succeed Ft. April Uchitel

Co- Founder of THE BOARD, a curated community of over 180 value-driven consultants bringing c-level “dream team” expertise to companies like FARFETCH, MODA OPERANDI, and Hello Sunshine. Former Interim CEO at ONDA Beauty co-founded by Naomi Watts, responsible for pivoting the company and supporting a CEO transition.

How EWG is Transforming Transparency in Beauty and Personal Care

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Ekta Yadav speaks with Ken Cook, co-founder and president of the Environmental Working Group (EWG), about transforming transparency in personal care products. Ken shares the origin story of EWG, discussing how his background in environmental advocacy inspired the creation of the organization and its mission to provide consumers with accessible, data-driven information. The conversation delves into the development of EWG’s groundbreaking Skin Deep database, which cataloged thousands of personal care products and ingredients, exposing the lack of regulation and safety testing in the beauty industry.

Holly Curtis, Senior Director PR for Blended Strategy Group Interview

Holly Curtis, Senior Director PR at Blended Strategy Group, shares immense insight about the role a PR team plays in the overall success of brands and provides key career advice for aspiring executives and entrepreneurs.

Unleashing the Power of AI in Advertising with Nikki Lindgren

In this episode, we welcome back Nikki Lindgren of Pennock for an enlightening discussion on the transformative power of AI in advertising. Nikki delves into how machine learning has revolutionized ad strategies, simplifying the process for brands by identifying the ideal audience based on set campaign goals. She emphasizes that, despite AI's advancements, understanding your customer and creating resonant, compelling content remains crucial.

Chris Pond Interview @tophcam

Chris Pond,YouTube and Instagram based content creator and beauty enthusiast, shares his journey to becoming a fan favorite social media influencer and talks about his favorite products. Chris has been referred to as a “Human beauty encyclopedia “ by @intothegloss

RE(set): We got Hacked BUT…the Show Must go on, and it is.

Listen in on how Instagram may be setting up small businesses for failure by providing a “smoke and mirrors” approach to handling their customer service practices.

Hallie Gould, Senior Editor at Byrdie Interview

Hallie Gould, Senior Beauty Editor for Byrdie , talks all things beauty and provides insight into how the beauty industry discovers and highlights amazing brands and topics. Hallie is a veteran in her field and has invaluable insight into the industry as a whole.

Lindsay Miller, Deputy Editor at POPSUGAR

Lindsay Miller is an award-winning journalist and Deputy Editor at POPSUGAR. In her role, she helps guide storytelling, content, and strategy across the brand's social, editorial, and video platforms, in categories from pop-culture to politics.With more than a decade in journalism, Lindsay has broadcast live from the Oscars red carpet, covered the Cannes Film Festival, and interviewed the top celebrities and thought-leaders of our time.

Allison Collins, Senior Beauty Editor WWD

Allison Collins,Senior Beauty Editor at WWD shares her experienced insight on how brands can bring diversity and inclusivity to the forefront and what she considers to be an interesting brand story. Allison shares her editorial background in industries related to beauty and business and how this has helped her approach beauty from an aerial perspective.

Kate Talbot, Social Media Marketing Expert, Author, and former FORBES Women Contributor

Kate is a freelance content marketer, author, and entrepreneur who helps businesses scale using social media. She has contributed regularly to Forbes and Social Media Examiner on the Creator Economy. Kate’s been featured on CNN, Nasdaq, NPR, BBC, NBC News, CNBC, Huffington Post, VentureBeat and named an Instagram Marketing Expert from Foundr Magazine and Social Media Examiner.

Kayla A. Greaves, Senior Beauty Editor for InStyle

Kayla’s Greaves, award-winning journalist, Senior Beauty Editor for InStyle Magazine talks about the importance of a non-ego driven effort in the beauty industry. Kayla is an Industry acclaimed professional with a diverse and well rounded perspective on inclusivity and diversity. Kayla was named one of the “Top 100 Women to watch in Canada” , amongst her many other astounding accolades.

Dianna Mazzone, Senior Beauty Editor at ALLURE

Dianna Mazzone, Senior Beauty Editor for Allure, talks all things beauty and dives into her background in the editorial world. Dianna sheds light on the path she took to make it to the pinnacle of the beauty industry as an editor for the coveted and iconic publication, and shares the importance of standing behind the importance of expecting transparency in the industry. Dianna is a leader in her field and has authored industry acclaimed articles aimed at providing new perspectives and insights that are paving the path to inclusivity in beauty.

MAKEUP BY MARIO Launches Product: Learning About SURREALSKIN AWAKENING CONCEALER Featuring Mario Dedivanovic

Join us for a launch day exclusive episode featuring Mario from Makeup By Mario as he discusses his most requested product launch , SURREALSKIN™ AWAKENING CONCEALER, and why he created the magical formula to be an all in one for concealer lovers everywhere. Mario is back for part 2 on Skincare Anarchy and shares all the amazing progress his brand has made since last time along with the exciting details of this beautiful new launch.