Janell Hickman. Beauty Editor and Communications Strategist interview

Janell Hickman, beauty editor, communications strategist, and HBCU-alum, dives into her experience as a beauty industry veteran and provides perspective on the conversation around industry diversity.

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.

The Truth Behind Chemical Peels, Lasers, and Skincare Treatments for All Skin Tones ft. Megan Francis

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Ekta Yadav interviews Megan Francis, founder of NM Aesthetics and Wellness, to dive into the world of modern aesthetics. Megan shares her journey from critical care nursing to aesthetics, where she found a way to blend her medical expertise with her passion for beauty. She discusses her practice’s personalized approach to aesthetic care, focusing on treating diverse skin types with safe, effective technologies.

Wander Beauty CEO Divya Gugnani Interview

Divya shares her incredible journey in beauty, skincare and surprisingly culinary school. Listen in to hear Wander Beauty’s mission of making beauty easy for women and men with busy lifestyles.

Karen Chambers, Executive VP of Impala Inc./IMAN Cosmetics and CEW Board Member

Karen A. Chambers is a senior executive, business strategist, writer, editor and diversity and inclusion advocate. She is a contributing coauthor of the book Beauty Stories from Around the World published by the Makeup Museum and has been a career, travel, and lifestyle contributor to Black Enterprise and Black Elegance magazines. She is currently Executive Vice President of IMAN Cosmetics, a global pioneer in beauty for Women of Color and is on the Board of Governors of CEW (Cosmetics Executive Women), where she serves on the Taskforce for Advancing Women of Color.

Diane Goostree, President and CEO of ALASTIN Skincare

Diane Goostree, CEO and President of ALASTIN skincare talks about her extraordinary vision and journey towards creating the fastest growing medical grade skincare brand available today. Diane shares the collaborative efforts that went behind creating the line and the cutting edge and discovery backed TriHex technology that is at the heart of ALASTIN’s patented formulation.

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.

Dianne Vavra, SVP Press and Celebrity Relations Dior Beauty and Founder of Spotlight Beauty PR

Dianne Vavra, former Senior VP of Press and Celebrity relations for Dior Beauty, and the founder of Spotlight Beauty PR, shares her perspective on how the beauty industry has evolved and what she looks for in a promising brand.

Ama Kwarteng, Beauty Editor for The Coveteur

As the beauty editor at Coveteur, Ama Kwarteng is responsible for overseeing beauty and wellness content for the brand. She works with creative voices from a variety of backgrounds to bring new and diverse perspectives to the brand.Prior to Coveteur, Ama was the associate beauty editor at Cosmopolitan. She graduated from Barnard College, and in her free time, she enjoys reading fiction submissions for Story Magazine, watching Ohio State football, and reminding people to wear sunscreen.

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.

Golloria George Is Breaking Beauty Barriers and Redefining Inclusivity

In this inspiring episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta sits down with Golloria George, a powerful advocate for diversity in the beauty industry. Golloria shares her personal journey—from feeling invisible in beauty aisles as a young girl to using her experiences as a refugee from South Sudan to fuel a mission for genuine inclusivity. She reveals how the absence of products made for her skin tone sparked a movement that goes beyond representation. Golloria emphasizes that true change requires actionable steps and diverse voices in product development.