In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with beauty and fashion creator Marjan Tabibzada for a conversation about authenticity, representation, and what it really takes to build a lasting career in the digital age. From her early days working at the MAC counter while attending college to becoming one of social media's most recognizable creators, Marjan shares the experiences that shaped both her career and her perspective.

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav welcomes back Jerrod Blandino, co-founder of Polite Society, for a conversation about beauty innovation, entrepreneurship, and what it truly takes to build an iconic brand. After nearly 25 years transforming Too Faced into one of the industry's most recognizable makeup companies, Jerrod reflects on starting over in a dramatically different beauty landscape—and why creative independence, authenticity, and product performance remain essential to long-term success.

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Samuel Lynch, a pioneer in regenerative medicine whose groundbreaking research helped establish the role of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) in tissue healing and contributed to the development of FDA-approved regenerative therapies. Drawing from more than three decades of scientific research, Dr. Lynch explores the biological mechanisms behind tissue regeneration, the importance of growth factor signaling, and why the future of regenerative aesthetics must be grounded in clinical evidence rather than marketing claims.

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with internationally recognized model, entrepreneur, and skit founder Irene Kim to explore the evolution of Korean beauty and why its influence extends far beyond viral glass skin trends and elaborate skincare routines. Drawing from her experiences in fashion, beauty, and entrepreneurship, Irene shares how K-beauty has shaped her approach to skin health, innovation, and building a brand rooted in authenticity.

In this Fragrance Friday episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Hamed Arefian, co-founder of House of Dastan, the niche fragrance brand blending Persian heritage, Parisian craftsmanship, and New York sophistication. Rooted in the Persian word “Dastan,” meaning “stories,” the brand reimagines perfume as a medium for cultural storytelling—where every scent is a narrative, and every bottle, a work of art.

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Michelle Lee—trailblazing former Editor-in-Chief of Allure—for a raw and insightful conversation on what it means to reshape the beauty industry from the inside out. From redefining mainstream standards of aging to championing diversity on magazine covers and behind the scenes, Michelle opens up about the intentional decisions that sparked global conversations.

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Pritika Swarup, founder of Prakti, for a conversation that explores the intersection of Ayurveda, modern skincare, and cultural authenticity. More than a discussion about products, this episode examines how ancient wellness philosophies can inform a more thoughtful and holistic approach to skin health.

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with New York Times bestselling author and clinical psychologist Dr. Shefali Tsabary for a powerful conversation about conscious parenting, emotional regulation, beauty standards, gender, and the patterns we unknowingly pass from one generation to the next. As she prepares to release Raising Conscious Sons and Raising Conscious Daughters, Dr. Shefali asks an uncomfortable but essential question: what if raising healthier children begins with examining ourselves?

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav welcomes Dr. Barbara Paldus back to the show for an important conversation about how cancer treatment can affect the skin. From chemotherapy and radiation to targeted therapies and immunotherapy, treatment-related changes can extend across the skin barrier, microbiome, scalp, nails, pigmentation, and sensory system.