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Prepare to have your notions of health and wellness turned inside out, as Dr. Davis, the esteemed cardiologist and author behind the Wheat Belly phenomenon, graces our podcast with revelations that are reshaping the medical landscape. Our riveting chat traverses Dr. Davis's transition from conventional cardiology to the vanguard of preventive health, fueled by his findings on the detrimental effects of wheat, grains, and sugars on heart health. We're not just talking about surface-level changes; imagine the implications of lactobacillus reuteri on your skin's youth and muscle vigor – it's like finding the proverbial fountain of youth, and Dr. Davis is here to guide us through its secrets.
Embracing the Winding Path to Success with NYT Bestselling & Award-Winning Author John David Mann
Have you ever felt like your career path is more of a tangled web than a straight line? Join us for another episode in our Mindset Monday series as we unravel the complex journey of success with John David Mann, who shares his incredible transition from musician to educator, and finally to a bestselling author. Our conversation uncovers the unexpected beauty of a varied professional life and the profound impact that following your passions can have on your career trajectory. John's story is a testament to the power of curiosity, the value of apprenticeship, and the freedom that comes from allowing your interests to guide you, rather than being shackled to one profession.
Ava Shamban, MDCosmetic Dermatologist / Owner of Ava MD and Skin Five
Ava Shamban M.D., the renowned board-certified Dermatologist, is a true skin visionary, clinician, author, anti-aging expert, and prejuvenation proponent. Founder of Ava MD Dermatology and SkinFive, her curated, maintenance-focused medical spa concept, she also runs the Santa Monica based Ava T. Shamban Research Clinic, where she is the principal investigator on clinical trials for Allergan, Evolus, Merz, Galderma, Revance, and others engaged in the pipeline of future treatments, products, technologies, and protocols. Most recently she launched The Box by Dr. Ava, the first and only seasonal subscription boxDr. Ava, a master injector and Hollywood “go-to” for all cosmetic aesthetics is known as Dr. Pretty Pout.
Skincare Made For Pre and Post Procedure Care With Doctor Rogers Skincare
Join us for a deep dive into the necessity for pre procedure and post procedure skincare with double board certified Dermatologist , Dr Heather Rogers. We dive into the recent rebranding and new packaging upgrade and how Doctor Rogers Skincare is proving itself to be a strong contender in the clutter of the current skin health industry by relying on tried and true ingredients meant to heal rather than exacerbate the delicate balance of the skin’s natural physiology.
The Science Behind Pregnancy-Safe Skincare with Dr. Kate Viola of Lady Polpo
In this episode of Skincare Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta welcomed Dr. Kate Viola, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Lady Polpo, to discuss skincare during pregnancy and the development of Lady Polpo's pregnancy-safe products. Dr. Viola's journey to dermatology began in general surgery, but her passion for patient interaction led her to dermatology, where she focused on skin health and patient care.
Exosome Innovation and Preventative Skincare ft. AnteAGE
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Blenna LaRue, global education leader for AnteAGE MD, to explore one of the most buzz-worthy innovations in beauty: exosome technology. With nearly two decades of experience in the aesthetics world—Blenna brings deep industry insight and a passion for advancing skincare science.
The AI Revolution Has Arrived In Skincare ft. REVEA Founder & CEO Chaz Giles
Chaz has been at the forefront of technology and beauty for over 10 years. After 7 years of heading innovation at Estée Lauder Companies, where he launched new technologies like custom foundation, he founded Revea to bring cutting edge diagnostics and formulation science to consumers. “Being multi-ethnic, I was always on the outside looking in when it came to skincare.
Ziad Halub, Founder of Supper Club Skincare
Supper Club Skincare was founded by Ziad Halub, an industry expert with over 10 years of experience working with some of the world’s most prestigious skincare brands. Supper Club was founded for want of beautiful products that deliver beautiful results. At the forefront is a dedication to high quality and craftsmanship. Each product is designed to respect the raw materials. We want to transform ingredients and elevate them through nutritionally preserving extraction methods and expertly curated formulation. Supper Club produces exceptional, efficacious, multi action products from beautiful ingredients and the best materials possible.
Kate Somerville, Founder of KATE SOMERVILLE Skincare and Maggie Lin, Co-Founder of Foster Nation
Kate Somerville, a trailblazing brand in the world of prestige skincare, has been healing skin and transforming lives for over two decades. With these core values in mind, the brand announces a long-term partnership with Foster Nation, an organization empowering foster youth aging out ofthe system to become the nation’s future leaders through career mentorship. With 1 in 5 children growing up in a home impacted by alcohol and drug addiction, brand founder Kate Somerville knows firsthand the challenges young people face when one or both parents are unable to care for the family."
Carmen Tal, Co-Founder of Morrocanoil
A moment of inspiration started a movement in the world of hair and body care. That moment happened when Carmen Tal discovered the transformative power of argan oil, beginning her journey to become the creative visionary behind the international, multi-category beauty brand Moroccanoil.
Shaping Skincare's Sustainability History with BABOR Co-CEO, Tim Waller
Join us for an insightful conversation with Tim Waller, co-CEO of BABOR Beauty Group, a trailblazer in the skincare industry that has been innovating for over 70 years. Tim guides us on a captivating journey through the brand's rich history; revealing how its biochemist founder Dr Michael Babor, patented skincare techniques such as the oil cleanser and single-dose ampoules. We also get a first look into the multi million dollar facility the company has been building for over a decade that is taking sustainability efforts to the next level, and is providing a beacon for other brands to look to when understanding the importance of being carbon neutral in the industry.
Philip Taylor, Founder and CEO of Carbon Theory
Philip Taylor is the Founder & CEO of Carbon Theory, the Anti-Breakout Brand for humans. Scaling the company from concept to what it is today, a global leader in the clean performance skincare category, Philip is a passionate brand & commercial leader with an eye for what consumers want. The iconic Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Bar, recently presented with Allure’s Best of Beauty Award 2020 was formulated in Philip’s kitchen sink in London in 2018.
Carving Out A New Commitment To Consumers Via Thoughtful Beauty Ft. Kleer Skincare
Ever wondered what it takes to create a truly transparent and ethical skincare brand? Join us as we uncover the inspiring journey of Kriston and Samuel Shah, the dynamic duo behind Kleer Skincare. Beginning with Kriston's quest for a clean, fragrance-free stretch mark cream during her pregnancy in 2014 and reigniting their passion amid the pandemic in 2020, you'll learn about the challenges they faced in defining clean beauty and their unwavering commitment to ethical ingredient sourcing. Dive into their world as they share candid stories of triumphs, setbacks, and the importance of transparency in an often overwhelming market.
Molly Hart, Founder of HIGHR Collective
Molly Hart, founder of HIGHR Collective, the first carbon-neutral makeup range to launch into market, shares her vision for creating a line that is keeping sustainability at the forefront while maintaining the highest standards of beauty. Molly shares her insight into the industry and what led her to create an inclusivity driven, fashion forward line.
How Derma Made is Revolutionizing Dermatology with Dr. Amy Brodsky
In this episode of Skincare Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta sits down with Dr. Amy Brodsky, board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of Derma Made. They delve into the frustrations with traditional prescription medications and explore how Derma Made offers innovative, affordable skincare solutions. Dr. Brodsky, with her unique background as a biomedical engineer and oil painter, shares her journey to dermatology and her mission to create products that match the efficacy of prescriptions without the high costs.
Paula Floyd, Founder and CEO of Headkount
One hundred percent of the top 20 prestige beauty brands invest in a field sales team. Yet with the recent influx of indie brands, how can startups, even those that are on a hot streak and poised for greatness, afford the massive overhead associated with that oh-so-necessary team? Enter Headkount, the brainchild of Paula Floyd, a sales and education executive with over 25 years of experience at brands such as MAC, Benefit, Urban Decay, and more.
Carlos Barreto, Founder of CLEVERMAN
In addition to being the founder of a brilliant Male Beauty Brand, CLEVERMAN, Carlos is an international marketing professional with extensive product and brand-building management experience in the US, and across several geographies. In this episode, Carlos discusses the emerging topics surrounding the tailoring of Beauty Brands for Men and his insights into the pros and cons currently present in the industry. Carlie also dives into his logic behind creating Cleverman from the look to the nitty gritty of product formulation.
E.298: Why Personalized Skin Care Is The New Wave Ft. Sajani Barot PharmD, MBA
Join us as we talk with Sajani Barot, founder of The Skin Consult. Sajani dives deep into the problems consumers face when approaching the plethora of skincare options on the market and discusses the immense potential of offering customized options as not only a form of optimizing skin care but also offering a more sustainable approach and option for consumers who want to target specific concerns or focus on preventative measures for their skin.
A Fresh Approach To Nature Inspired Skincare Ft. fresh Beauty - E.419
Join Ekta as she interviews Carolina Cespedes Virguez, who is currently fresh North America General Manager and has over 20 years of sales, marketing and brand building experience in the U.S., Europe and Latin America.Carolina's career began at Procter & Gamble where she spent over 14 years in sales and marketing.In her last role there, she successfully launched Olay and Max Factor into the Belgian market.
Ricardo and Pilar Quintero, Founders of Care. Skincare
After a successful career at Clinique, Ricardo decided it was time for a change. Together, he and Pilar extensively researched products in the market to see which ones were truly necessary for a healthy skincare routine. They partnered with a team of experts to create clean, custom formulas with new high-performance ingredients and safe, proven ones.
How Mama Sol Created Sunscreens That Feel Like Self Care
In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta sits down with Arielle Moody, founder of Mama Sol, to discuss how her pregnancy sparked a groundbreaking journey into safe and effective sun protection. With years of experience in beauty product development, Arielle created a line of 100% mineral sunscreens that prioritize safety, luxury, and performance—perfect for everyone from pregnant women to daily SPF devotees.
Brilliance of Beauty Exclusive Interview : Gina Lucania
Gina is an industry veteran and trailblazer with over 15 years of experience in the beauty and wellness industries. In this episode Gina offers key advice to young professionals that want to climb high in the beauty industry and discusses the glass ceilings that exist for women in the corporate world. Gina also offers her perspective on how aspiring professionals should approach their career paths in the intensely competitive world of beauty and also discusses her role at alo and the path that has led to it.
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.
Carlos Timiraos, US GM for FOREO
Carlos chats all things beauty tech and the true innovation behind every product made by FOREO , the iconic beauty care tool brand on the market. From the technology to the ethos of the brand, Carlos shares the unique approach FOREO has towards self care and how the brand is always forward facing in terms of bringing their consumers the best of engineering and science rather than marketing hype.
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.
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.
April Franzino, Beauty Director for Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, and Prevention Magazines
April Franzino, Beauty Director for the top publications Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping and Prevention magazines, shares her expert insight into the beauty industry and shares her skincare and career journeys.
Authenticity, Motherhood and A First Look at Yummy Tummy with Tika Sumpter
Authenticity, Motherhood and A First Look at Yummy Tummy with Tika Sumpter —E.784 In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta sits down with actress, producer, and entrepreneur Tika Sumpter for a candid conversation on redefining beauty, navigating motherhood, and a first look at building her new brand, Yummy Tummy. Known for her powerful presence on screen, Tika opens up about her creative journey beyond Hollywood and the drive that pushed her into wellness and entrepreneurship.