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“Our mission was to create a brand with a purpose and we wanted to surprise people with as many positive messages as possible. We didn’t want to just talk about a beauty product itself but how the product will give our customers an experience which is enjoyable, lovely, surprising and memorable so that it will stick in their minds in a very positive way. Happy customers will always want to use and buy a product again and will share their positive experience with their friends.
Breaking the Silence on Menopause with Tamsen Fadal
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta sits down with Emmy-winning journalist and women’s health advocate Tamsen Fadal to explore her mission to destigmatize menopause and empower midlife women. Through her groundbreaking documentary The M Factor, Fadal tackles decades of misinformation, highlights the urgent need for research, and sparks a much-needed shift in the public conversation around this critical life stage.
The Intersection of Hair Care and Mental Health with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka
Unlock the secrets of your strands with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka as we weave through the fascinating world of Psychohairapy, a domain where the tendrils of hair care intertwine with the fibers of mental well-being. Dr. Afiya, a trailblazer in both the salon and the therapist's chair, reveals how a simple haircut can reveal much more than just our style preferences, and how salon professionals can play a pivotal role in a person's mental health journey. Our conversation peels back the layers of stigma surrounding therapy within the salon industry, while highlighting the unmistakable connections between stress, hair health, and our inner psyche.
Tom Allison, Co-Founder of CeraVe
Since it was founded in 2005, CeraVe has grown a fiercely loyal following on social media and beyond, while remaining committed to its foundational principles of providing therapeutic skincare for all by offering efficacious, reasonably priced products developed with dermatologists. CeraVe has also been at the forefront of the expansion of its namesake ingredient, ceramides, into a mainstream skincare must-have in recent years.
The Fragrances Fit For Barbie and All of Her Friends ft. The Heart Company
Join us for an interview with the brand that launched our fragrance Friday series, The Heart Company! We welcome back Kristina and Imke for a long overdue part 2 to chat all things perfumery, the psychology of good perfumery, how the brands is taking on this niche, as well as bringing the most elegant scents from the top perfumery house in the world, Givaudan , to the hands of US consumers! The interview takes a deep dive into their growth as a leading line for gen z consumers and then opens into a conversation about the desire of modern day scenthusiasts to be captivated by a perfume collection that is truly an everyday necessity.
Colette Laxton and Mark Curry, co-founders of The Inkey List
Colette and Mark do a deep dive into how they made such an iconic line that is at the forefront of accessibility without compromising quality and innovation. Colette and Mark share their phenomenal vision and also their brand new initiative to give back.
One Tool To Treat It All - A Deep Dive Into Therabody Beauty’s TheraFace PRO Ft. Co-Founder Ben Nazarian
Unlock the secrets to merging wellness and beauty technology as we sit down with Ben Nazarian, the visionary Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer, and Executive Chairman of Therabody Inc. Discover how the brand's dedication to holistic health has shaped their cutting-edge approach, evolving from the revolutionary Theragun to the multifunctional TheraFace Pro. Engage with us in a conversation that goes beyond skin deep, as we discuss the device's state-of-the-art attachments and the scientific prowess behind each innovation. With Ben's insights, we navigate the intricate balance of treatments like microcurrent and cryotherapy, emphasizing how Therabody integrates consumer feedback to tailor non-invasive, tech-driven solutions for a health-conscious audience.
Introducing The Ordinary's The O. Lab ft. Prudvi Kaka, CSO of DECIEM Labs
Join us for a Skincare Anarchy Exclusive Episode where we speak to the Chief Scientific Officer of DECIEM labs, Prudvi Kaka as he dives into the six latest products being introduced to The Ordinary through the brand’s in-house product incubator, The O.Lab. This is a first look into the science of each of these products and a deep dive into what we can expect from the sophisticated formulations inside every bottle.
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.
Blending Design, Storytelling, and Scent with The Maker Fragrances
Blending Design, Storytelling, and Scent with The Maker Fragrances - E.786 On this Fragrance Friday special of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta is joined by Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg, the visionary founders of The Maker—a brand that blends fragrance, design, and hospitality into an immersive sensory world. Known for revolutionizing beauty with Fresh, Lev and Alina have taken their creativity further, building an environment where scent is more than perfume—it’s memory, fantasy, and emotion brought to life.
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.
E.351: Wisdom Of Women Series Ft. Return Appearance by Priscila Martinez of The Brand Agency
I’m this very special episode and launch feature of our brand new series labeled “Wisdom of Women”, Priscila Martinez (one of the earliest guests on SA) returns to share her insights from the past two years as the leading lady in PR. Priscila is the founder of her iconic firm, The Brand Agency which represents clients on the caliber of Tiffany & co. , HULU, Prime Video, Paramount and so many more!
Kristina Rodulfo, Beauty Director Women’s Health
In this episode hear from Kristina Rodulfo, Beauty Director for Women’s Health. Kristina shares her experienced perspective on the beauty industry and how she has brought her multicultural and well rounded approach to her work in this niche of journalism. Kristina offers a deep dive into topics such as skin health, societal norms impacting women of color, and much more.
Kym Douglas , industry Veteran and Beauty Expert for The ELLEN Show
Join Ekta for this exclusive interview with Kym as they discuss beauty from the unique perspectives that Kym brings to the forefront and shares immense knowledge and wisdom about the industry. Kym is a comedienne, television host, best-selling author, and lifestyle expert most recently known for her role on Hallmark Channel’s Emmy®-nominated show “Home & Family" where she is often called upon to co-host as well.
Krista Bennett DeMaio, Top Freelance Writer and Founder of LI Beauty Scene
Krista B. DeMaio returns for EKTA’s birthday special episode to share insights on her view of the ever evolving beauty industry and shares her new passion project, Long Island Beauty Scene where she is on a mission to highlight the indie brands and small businesses that are truly creating their own beauty movement in the LI area. Krista is a top writer and former editor in the industry and has decades worth of experience writing for top publications such as Oprah Daily, Allure, InStyle, HealthCentral.com amongst many others.
E.306: Angela Melero, Executive Editor of The Zoe Report
Angela Melero is the Executive Editor of TZR and oversees the site's lifestyle content. This includes relationship, travel, home decor, and health and wellness features. She also helps spearhead and organize Award Season coverage and TZR's special digital issues. Prior to this role, Angela worked at Refinery29 and L'Oréal's Makeup.com. She graduated from California State University, Northridge with a BA in Journalism.
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.
E.308: Lisa Smith, Founder of THE PR NET and Industry Leader
New Zealand native Lisa Smith has a unique work history, blending entrepreneurship in communications and marketing, publishing, online retail and new media. At 25, Lisa started a PR agency in Sydney which she ran for several years then subsequently sold. She concurrently authored a coffee table book and founded and ran a fashion e-commerce business.
E.326: Episode 2 of RéVive Masterclass Series
Let’s ChatJoin us for part 2 of the three part master class series featuring RéVive skincare founder , Dr Brown. In this episode Dr Brown is accompanied by Adeela Crown, often referred to as “The Skin Engineer” and the discussion flows into the true brilliance of the line. Adeela helps deconstruct the fundamentals of skin health and helps us understand how RéVive has played an integral part in the skincare space for bringing these ideas to the forefront as a revolutionary approach that consumers can rely on. Adeela and Dr Brown discuss the topics often overlooked by non science based brands and highlight the relevance of a refined approach towards addressing preventative care needs in the skin health industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/supportSupport the Show.Follow The Show On All Socials Using The Tag @skincareanarchy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.