W. Grant Stevens , MD. FACS - CEO/Chief Marketing Officer & Co-Founder / Clinical Professor

Dr. Grant Stevens is the founder and Medical Director of Marina Plastic Surgery and The OrangeTwist Institute, a medical spa in Marina Del Rey, California. He is also a Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Southern California; Chairman of the USC-Marina Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship and the Director of the USC Division of Aesthetic Surgery.Dr. Stevens is on the board of directors of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, serving as president elect. He is also third vice president and on the board of directors of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).

Misinformation In Skincare

Join us for this episode where we break down the vast amount of misinformation floating around in the skincare industry regarding clinical research, product results, and overall marketing schemes.

Unlocking The Extraordinary Skincare Powers of New Zealand’s Manuka Oil

Get ready to unlock the extraordinary skincare powers of New Zealand's Manuka oil with our special guests, Rebecca Hunter and Merve Samur from ManukaRx Skincare. With its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and collagen-boosting properties, this oil is a game-changer that's a thousand times more potent than Manuka honey. From the extraction process to the development of best-selling products like the skin rescue ointment and Collagen Boosting range, we navigate the innovative and sustainable journey of ManukaRx. We also debunk some common misconceptions, separating the facts from the fiction about Manuka oil, honey, and their respective roles in skincare.

E.381: NEW LAUNCH EPISODE FEATURING Revision Skincare’s New D.E.J. Serum!

Join us for a very special product launch featuring the CEO of Revision Skincare for their brand new product : The D.E.J Daily Boosting Serum. Ekta chats with Maria Carell (CEO) after having tried and tested the serum daily for two weeks to discuss the benefits of the new addition to the Revision family’s, as well as the other hero products in the science forward line.

The Ukraine crisis & its impact on Russian Beauty Founders, featuring Maria Karr of Rumore

Amongst the chaos of the Ukraine bombings, many brands on a multi industry level have been impacted by prejudice, hate and presumptions of consumers. Join Ekta as she interviews Maria Karr who is the owner of a Russian Beauty supply store about how the changing political climate has impacted not only her own business but the businesses she represents from all over the world.

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.

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.

Allyson Welch, Founder of THYRST Skincare

Thyrst Beauty is a premier skincare brand created for women who want to enhance their overall lifestyle and self not just physical beauty. True beauty and the best version of ourselves develops through a multitude of avenues and in order to see big change, we must make a lot of small changes. One avenue is skincare…The anti-aging line was formulated with clean, non-toxic ingredients that are not only good for you but extremely effective.

Marie Reynolds, founder of Marie Reynolds London

With over 35 years working as a skin and wellness expert in the UK with many celebrity and beauty director clients, Marie has developed a unique approach to the skin, treating skin health holistically as a tri-effect, looking at internal and external influences on the body that can impact the skin.

Crafting a Cult Beauty Brand in the Age of Social Media Influence with SACHEU Beauty Founder Sarah Cheung

Step into the world of beauty innovation with Sarah Cheung, the dynamic founder of Sacheu Beauty, as she recounts her transformation from a makeup devotee to a pioneering entrepreneur. Our exchange is more than skin deep; we unveil the breakthroughs behind Sacheu's sensational lip liner, a product that emerged from Sarah's clever repurposing of brow tint for the lips, shaking up beauty routines everywhere. Her story unravels the gritty determination it takes to fill a gap in the market, resonating with anyone who's ever been let down by their makeup's staying power.

CEO of MARA beauty, Allison McNamara Interview

Dr. Ekta interviews Allison about her brand journey with MARA Beauty and asks her to provides insight into what it takes to make it in the skincare industry.

Margaret de Heinrich de Omorovicza, co-founder of Omorovicza Skincare

Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Margaret served as a diplomat in Budapest, and was chief of staff to the US Ambassador to Hungary. While in Budapest she met her husband and co-founder of Omorovicza, Stephen de Heinrich. It was while Margaret took a post in Brussels, as chief of staff to the US Ambassador to the European Union, and Stephen in London, that the idea of starting their own skincare brand came to fruition.

Maria Karr, Founder of Rumore Beauty

Maria Karr is the founder of Rumore Beauty — the first Russian beauty store in the US. A former beauty industry executive, Maria spearheaded PR, communications and influencer marketing efforts for leading global beauty brands for the past 10 years. Born and raised in Russia, she’s been living in the US since 2007.

Marie-Pierre Stark-Flora , Founder of HERB + FLORA

French triathlete and beauty brand founder, Marie-Pierre Stark-Flora offers an extensive resume as a former L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, and Coty executive along with launching her own beauty technology company, and her latest endeavor as founder of HERB + FLORA, a skincare line that marries her passion for sports, with her love of science and clean beauty. This skin-fitness line helps mimic the anti-aging effects of exercise on the skin with a blend of naturally derived ingredients and features autophagy-inducing topicals, clinically-proven ingestibles that promote cell health, and a silk pillowcase woven with copper threads that reveals glowing skin and hair after just a few uses.

The Tea On Skin Supplements ft. Bassima Mroue, SkinTē Co-Founder | Skincare Anarchy - E.417

oin us for a fun episode featuring one of the only liquid supplement lines that has been proven to help with glowing skin from the inside out! Bassima Mroue is the CEO and co-founder of SkinTē, the first-ever collagen sparkling tea positioned at the intersection of beauty, food and wellness.

Collagen Chronicles: Unpacking the Super Protein's Role in Wellness with Elaine of Elaine Wellness

Empower your wellness journey with this eye-opening episode of Skincare Anarchy! We're thrilled to have Elaine Morrison, the pioneering mind behind Elaine Wellness, a brand known for its scientifically-backed, pure collagen products. If you're seeking a wellness podcast that cuts through the noise, dives deep into the science, and prioritizes your health, this episode is a must-listen.In our enlightening conversation, we unlock the truth about collagen, an often misunderstood 'miracle protein'.

MaryAnn Guerra Aesthetics Biomedical® President and Chief Executive Officer

MaryAnn Guerra has a career-long passion for bringing technology to market, accelerating innovation from the lab into commercial businesses and providing an incomparable client experience. As co-founder of Aesthetics Biomedical®, she understands the importance of designing experiences that create results. As a client of her own company, she values the opportunity to feel her very best at any age using leading-edge, FDA-cleared technology and treatment serums and recovery agents that truly make a difference.

Discover the Transformative Power of Carboxytherapy for Your Skin Health

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Ekta Yadav explores the revolutionary world of carboxytherapy with Kyoko Getz of Shikō Beauty. Kyoko shares how this innovative Japanese skincare technology, which utilizes carbon dioxide to enhance circulation and collagen production, is transforming the way we approach skin health. Originally developed in the 1930s to heal wounds, carboxytherapy has evolved into a powerful treatment for a variety of skin concerns, from sensitivity and acne to anti-aging and post-procedure care.

Aggie Burnett, Industry Acclaimed Branding, Marketing and PR Expert, and Former Beauty Editor

Aggie Burnett is a publicist, marketing strategist, writer, editor and speaker. She is a graduate of NYU’s prestigious Journalism Program and started her career in editorial at Glamour Magazine before launching her fragrance brand, Nomaterra, from the ground up.Aggie’s work has been featured in publications such as Entrepreneur, Glamour, CondeNast Traveler, InStyle, Elle, Vogue, Thrive Global, Rachael Ray, ABC, CBS, Refinery 29, Byrdie, PopSugar and more.

Martine Williamson, CMO of Revlon

Martine Williamson is the Chief Marketing Officer of Revlon.  She is responsible for global strategic planning for our brands, including brand equity and architecture, local market NPD as well as driving global marketing excellence across the organization. Prior to Revlon, Martine was a Strategic Marketing Advisor at Topix Skincare, where she oversaw the strategy, brand visual identity, product portfolio and digital content for the relaunch of a premium skincare brand.  

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.

The Mastermind Behind Victoria’s Secret Magical Perfumes, Mark Knitowski - E.421

Mark Knitowski is a highly accomplished executive with extensive experience in the beauty and fashion industry. He is best known for his tenure as the Senior Vice President of Fragrance at Victoria's Secret, where he oversaw the development of some of the brand's most successful and iconic fragrances.

E.378: Colgate-Palmolive Skin Health Brands Are Leading The Way Towards Skin Protection

Joanna is currently CEO for CP Skin Health US, a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive made up of leading professional skin care brands EltaMD, PCA skin and Filorga. Joanna has over 25 years of experience leading brands and businesses in over 60 countries across both CPG and Retail industries, public and private equity owned companies. Prior to PCA, she was V.P. PetSmart’s Pet Services division and spent 18+ years as Global Business/Marketing leader at Procter & Gamble, Joanna has led and grown multi-million dollar brands and businesses in a variety of categories.

E.300: Fragrance 101 Ft. Marisa Auciello + CEW featured us!

Join us for our 300th episode and the launch of our brand new series, FRAGRANCE FRIDAYS! The aim for this series is to approach the world of scents and perfumes from a fundamental perspective and learn the nitty gritty of what makes our favorite scents the key to our self care routines!

E.407: FRAGRANCE HOROSCOPE 2023 Ft. Industry Fragrance Expert- Marisa Auciello

We caught up with the one and only Marisa Auciello, industry acclaimed fragrance expert to see what she had down for her “Scent Scope” for 2023. Here are Marisa’s TOP PICKS of the year for each zodiac sign!

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.

Samantha Leal, Managing Editor for Well+Good Interview

Samantha Leal is the Managing Editor at Well+Good, where she oversees the day-to-day operations of the wellness site. Previously, she held gigs as the senior web editor at MarieClaire.com, Deputy Editor at Latina magazine, and Assistant Editor at The Nest (part of The Knot). She's written about beauty for InStyle.com, Yahoo!, DuJour.com, TeenVogue.com, HipLatina.com, and more, and her bylines include Bustle, Glamour, PureWow, and more.