Sarah Creal, CEO and Co-Founder of Victoria Beckham Beauty

A beauty industry vet who led innovation and formulation at a variety of top brands including Bobbi Brown, Tom Ford, Estee Lauder, etc, Sarah met Victoria Beckham while formulating her capsule brand for Estee Lauder. Two working moms, Sarah and Victoria immediately connected and began ideating their own brand, Victoria Beckham Beauty. Bringing together Sarah’s robust beauty background and high standard for clean, performance beauty, along with Victoria Beckham’s luxe, high-fashion eye, Victoria Beckham Beauty was born.

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.

Balancing The Gut - Skin Axis And Microbiome with NY Times Best Selling Author, Dr. William Davis

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.

Jan Marini Masterclass: Ingredients In Skincare Formulations & What They Do

Jan Marini returns for another iconic episode. In this episode Jan dives into all of the major ingredients we are used to seeing in our favorite skincare products and what their true role is within our most beloved formulations. Jan also does a deep dive into facts we often are not aware of regarding these ingredients and how to approach thinking about them.

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.

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.

Cutting Through the Hype of Skincare Marketing with Chemist Confessions’ Founders

Unlock the truths behind your skincare regimen with the exceptional guidance of Gloria Lu and Victoria Fu from Chemist Confessions, as we embark on an enlightening exploration of the beauty industry's inner workings. Our guests, armed with their chemical engineering expertise and insider knowledge from their tenure at L’Oreal, dissect the often opaque world of skincare innovation, revealing what truly goes into the products we trust. Their transition from engineers to consumer advocates unveils the critical need for ingredient transparency, the formulation challenges that ensure efficacy and safety, and the shifting landscape towards ingredient-focused skincare.

Formula Botanica CEO, Lorraine Dallmeier

CEO of Formula Botanica, Lorraine Dallmeier, shares her vision for her company and the overarching goal of providing meaningful education about green beauty formulation to budding and established beauty industry entrepreneurs globally.

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.

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.

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.​

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.

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.

Wisdom Of Women Ft. Liana Zavo, Forbes Thought Leader, Author, Leading Lady Of PR & Branding Expert

Join Ekta as she interviews the powerhouse PR executive and leading lady, Liana Zavo- Forbes Thought Leader Publicity Strategist, Personal Branding Expert & Impact Speaker. Liana does a deep dive into her impressive career and accomplishments and provides immense insight into the power of hard work, networking and relentless efforts that have led to her becoming a leader on all fronts that she is engaged in when it comes to communications and personal branding.

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.

Explore the World of Cosmetic Formulation with Chemist Kelly Dobos

In this episode of Skincare Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav dives into the fascinating world of cosmetic chemistry with industry expert Kelly Dobos. With 25 years of experience and a role as an Adjunct Professor of Cosmetic Science, Kelly shares her deep knowledge of skincare and cosmetic formulations, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the science behind the beauty products they use daily.

How Jenny McCarthy Turned A Personal Health Journey Into Formless Beauty

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Jenny McCarthy to talk about the personal journey that led her to launch Formless Beauty—a cosmetics brand redefining what “clean beauty” really means. What began as a health transformation for Jenny, prompted by autoimmune struggles and a genetic mutation diagnosis, quickly evolved into a deeper frustration with the lack of transparency in the beauty industry.

E 327: RéVive Masterclass Series Episode 3/3

In this final episode of the master class with RéVive Skincare, Dr Brown is joined by his Product Development lead, Liz Martin for a deep dive into the formulation of the products that have created the foundation of this industry acclaimed line. Liz discusses the fundamentals of formulation such as ingredients, their purpose in the products RéVive creates and much more!