How the PWRS Program Is Empowering the Next Generation of Female Surgeons with SkinCeuticals and ReSurge

In this inspiring episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta spotlights the groundbreaking PWRS (Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery) Program with Erica Tan, Global Marketing Director at SkinCeuticals, and Dr. Tinga Nyoni, PWRS scholar and reconstructive surgeon. Launched in 2017 through a partnership between SkinCeuticals and ReSurge International, the PWRS program is changing the face of global surgery by supporting first-generation female surgeons from low- and middle-income countries with advanced surgical training, mentorship, leadership coaching, and networking opportunities.

Céline Talabaza, CEO of Noble Panacea

Céline is the Chief Executive Officer at Noble Panacea, which she co-designed with Sir Fraser Stoddart, the Founder and Nobel Laureate of Chemistry 2016, and Audrey Bois Nicolai, the Head of Brand Development. She comes with fifteen years of experience in brand development and strategy crafting in the Beauty industry. She made her debut globally at top multinational corporations such as L’Oréal, LVMH, and Unilever where she led these functions across international markets in Paris, Madrid, New York City, Singapore, and most recently, Zurich. Céline brings her expertise in creating a unique brand vision that is holistic and relevant to the modern high-end client.

Lan Belinky, co-creator and Global General Manager of boscia skincare

With deep rooted beauty beginnings, Lan Belinky was destined to lead a global skincare brand. Born and raised until her young teens in Japan, the infamous center of skin care innovation, Lan was fascinated by the infinite beauty trends and tactics she was continually exposed to.

E.337: Fragrance Friday Ft. OldVine Fragrance

Join us for a very special fragrance Friday featuring OldVine Fragrance, an extension of the beautiful floral brand OldVine florals. Ekta sits down with Itika to discuss the impact of the first global luxury fragrance brand launched by a prominent Black, female floral designer. OldVine is a new regime of fragrance makers with bespoke products developed and distributed exclusively by Firmenich.

E.379: JTAV Clinical Skincare’s Founder, Joie Tavernise, Shares Her Secret To Glowing Skin

Joie Tavernise, NYC based Skin Expert & Medical Esthetician and founder of JTAV Clinical Skincare, a skincare clinic that specializes in medical grade treatments, injectables, skin care guidance, and so much more! @JTAVClincialSkincare (Followers: 30K) Joie Tavernise founded JTAV Clinical Skincare with a simple belief: No two faces are exactly alike; therefore, no two treatments are exactly alike.

Victoria McAbee and Jasmine Lee, co-founders of WHIMSY official

Whimsy Official is a modern beauty and wellness atelier focused on clean, plant alchemy and conscious luxury. By redefining the beauty and wellness space, we redefine consumerism which takes us one step closer to global sustainability. Founders Victoria McAbee & Jasmine Lee launched the DTC line in August 2020 with a goal of creating inclusive, clean, non-toxic, and plant-based products that are industry-leading and redefining.

Anna Teal, CEO of Aromatherapy Associates

Anna Teal is currently the global CEO of Aromatherapy Associates and The Refinery. In addition to this, Anna is responsible for global business development within the Walgreens Boots Alliance Global Brands portfolio as well as being on the advisory board for the British Beauty Council, which was founded to represent the voices, opinions and needs of the beauty industry as well as engaging politicians and business leaders about the value of British beauty to the national economy.

Sarah Lee, Co-Founder of Glow Recipe

In this episode, hear from Sarah, the co-founder and CEO of Glow Recipe, as she shares her vision and inspiration for her industry favorite, super fruit inspired, skincare line that has grown to be wildly successful and has helped put k-beauty on the skincare map.

RADIXIR Skincare's Game-Changing Secrets for Gen Z Radiance- E.439

Join us for a sit down with the founder of RADIXIR, a revolutionary new brand perfect for the Gen Z “It” crowd that wants a perfect blend of glowing skin and the perfect makeup prime. Reham Essa is the founder of Radixir, the new anti-aging skincare line designed to address acne and breakouts in mature skin.Reham started her career in her home country of Egypt as a pharmacist in 2009.

E.360: BOHĒME Is Reinventing The Luxury Category of Candles

In this Fragrance Friday special we sat down with the founder of BOHĒME, Sadaf Kherani as the discussion brings up the need for the candle niche of fragrance to differentiate between craftsmanship and luxury vs everything else in the category. Sadaf’s brand is a beautiful testament to the global Woman consumer who enjoys scents that remind her of the beautiful scents from all of her most beloved travels and international experiences with fragrance and memory.

Getting A Facial Just Got More Manageable with Glowbar's 30 Minute Approach

Join us for an interview with the founder of the 30 Minute facial, Rachel Liverman. Glowbar is a new skincare concept disrupting the spa industry with no-frills, 30-minute, customized, and solution-oriented facial treatments that have made it a breakout New York success. Glowbar has reinvented the facial experience, with their quick, effective, and approachable treatments and an aesthetically designed algorithm that eliminates consumer anxiety, overwhelming treatment menus, and the need for expensive add-ons.

Leslie Harris, Global General Manager of SkinCeuticals

Leslie Eden Harris serves as the Global General Manager of SkinCeuticals, a L’Oréal-owned line of professional skincare founded on antioxidant science. Today the brand is the #1 medical aesthetic skincare brand worldwide, used and sold by dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and aesthetic doctors in over 40 countries. In her capacity as General Manager, Leslie oversees the brand’s global vision, innovation, business model development, and international expansion.

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.  

Jason Hoffman from Laura Mercier Interview

In this episode hear from Jason Hoffman, Global Beauty Director for Laura Mercier. Jason talks about how he landed in his role in not only the company , but in the beauty industry and provides insight into what goes on behind the scenes in his role as a Global Beauty Executive. Jason also dives into the “no retouch” approach that is behind the flawless artistry of the Laura Mercier brand and vision.

Simone Oliver, Global Editor In Chief of Refinery29

SIMONE OLIVER | Global Editor In Chief, Refinery29Simone Oliver is the Global Editor-In-Chief of Refinery29, the leading media and entertainment destination focused on women and underrepresented voices. As Global Editor-In-Chief at Refinery29, now part of Vice Media Group, Simone is responsible for identifying and building impact-minded, insight-driven content and partnerships that speak to this powerful generation of women through the lens of culture, identity, and lifestyle.

Jill Manoff, Editor In Chief of GLOSSY

Jill Manoff is the editor-in-chief of Glossy, which explores the transformation of the fashion, luxury, beauty and retail industries through the lens of digital and technology. She oversees the editorial content and growth strategy of the media brand, launched in May 2016. Manoff joined Glossy from Mode Media, where she was the editor of Glam.com starting in July 2015. Prior to that, she was the editor of searsStyle and head copywriter in Sears’ apparel division.