Embarking on a Journey of Mindfulness, Breaking Barriers, and Self-Discovery with Cory Allen

Join us for a transformative expedition this Mindset Monday as we sit down with the insightful Cory Allen—a sage in the realm of mindfulness. Cory's early life struggles ignited a passion for enlightenment, leading him down the rich avenues of both Western and Eastern philosophies. As we navigate the depths of self-awareness, Cory unveils the profound effect meditation can have on reshaping our identities and guiding us toward a state of continuous evolution.

Longevity Starts With Your Immune System, Not Your Serum Ft. Dr. Stacie Stephenson

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav is joined by Dr. Stacie Stephenson, a leading voice in functional and integrative medicine, for a powerful conversation that reframes how we think about skin health. Rather than isolating skin concerns from the rest of the body, Dr. Stacie emphasizes a systems-based approach that connects the dots between stress, inflammation, gut health, and chronic conditions like acne and autoimmune disease.

Exploring Microneedling: Virtue vs. Morpheus, and the Power of MiraDry & PRX Peels with Ashley Jackson of Allenby Cosmetic Dermatology

Join us for the fourth episode in our Masterclass with Allenby Cosmetic Dermatology and BodySquad and get ready to elevate your beauty routine as we join forces with Medical Assistant, Ashley Jackson. Say farewell to those pesky sweat stains under your arms, as Ashley introduces us to MiraDry, the innovative treatment that is revolutionizing the way we tackle excessive sweating. With a blend of personal anecdotes and professional insights, we explore the lasting confidence that comes from this transformative procedure, without the worry of compensatory sweating elsewhere.

Dr Muneeb Shah, DO (Doctorly) Exclusive Interview

Dr. Ekta interviews YouTube’s favorite Derm: Dr Muneeb Shah. Dr Shah provides insight into what consumers want to understand and how he approaches content creation that can reach the most amount of people and answer the everyday questions.

Unveiling the Secrets of Cosmetic Dermatology: Insights on Personalized Skincare, Botox, and More with Amanda Rose, Allenby Cosmetic Dermatology

Join us for the second episode in our masterclass with Allenby Cosmetic Dermatology as we unearth secrets Amanda Rose, a nurse practitioner and skincare expert. Discover her passion for personalized skincare plans, the transformative power of Botox, and the satisfaction she derives from witnessing the confidence she helps her patients regain.

RE: Clinical Research/ Trials and Skincare Products

The weight of performing clinical trials cannot fall on the shoulders of brands that are not receiving millions of dollars of funding from sources such as the NIH or other research regulating agencies. There is a huge disconnect between consumer understanding of the details that go into running a true clinical trial vs what we consider to be “clinically significant “ data backing a brand’s claims.

The Code To Beauty with Dr. Victoria Rose Veytsman

In the second episode of our masterclass series with Dr. Victoria Rose Veytsman, we unlock the secret to a radiant smile and robust well-being as she shares her trifecta philosophy on oral health, beauty, and wellness. As a celebrity cosmetic dentist, Dr. Veytsman offers a fresh perspective on how a smile makeover transcends mere aesthetics, serving as a cornerstone for overall health. This episode navigates the nuanced interplay between dental health and facial harmony, suggesting that a healthy, beautiful smile could even minimize the need for more invasive procedures. Prepare to reshape your understanding of beauty as we discuss the importance of authenticity, confidence, and kindness in defining our external and internal allure.

Transforming Men's Skincare with Pretty Boy and Their NEW Gel Cleanser Launch

Ever felt like men’s skincare is an afterthought? You won’t after hearing our conversation with Ben Feys and Kevin Niehoff, co-founders of Pretty Boy, a pioneering skincare brand designed exclusively for men. Tune in to this First Look Friday as we dive into their personal battles with dermatitis and acne, and how these experiences fueled their desire to create effective and appealing skincare solutions for guys. Their journey from facing skin issues to launching Pretty Boy during the pandemic reveals the powerful link between skincare, mental health, and confidence.

Creating Captivating & Curated Cosmeceuticals ft. Colleen Rothschild Beauty

Colleen Rothschild is the driving force behind Colleen Rothschild Beauty, a highly respected and much-loved beauty brand. With over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry, Colleen is a seasoned expert who has spent the first half of her career behind the scenes, where she refined her ability to combine science and technology with botanicals and luxury skincare. She is passionate about helping others feel confident and beautiful in their own skin and is dedicated to providing her customers with the best possible skincare and beauty experience.

Emily DiDonato (Supermodel) and Christina Uribe (Googler), cofounders of COVEY

Emily is a globally recognized supermodel. Over her 10+ year career, she has graced the covers of Vogue (French, Ukraine, Mexico, Arabia and Australia), Allure, Glamour, Maxim, Narcisse, WSJ, and Lui.She has served as the face of Maybelline cosmetics for eight years and was the global spokesmodel for the skincare brand, Biotherm. She is passionate about beauty, wellness, skincare and promoting body positivity.

The Art of Creating High-Quality Beauty Products with Richard Anderson

Prepare to embark on a fascinating journey with Richard Anderson, the mastermind behind the groundbreaking beauty brand Hi Beautiful You. In this episode, Richard gives us a behind-the-scenes look into his illustrious career, detailing the inspiration behind his innovative beauty products designed to simplify and revolutionise women's daily beauty routines. His approach to cosmetics reflects his belief in educating and empowering the consumer, a philosophy that is deeply embedded in the ethos of his brand.

Longevity Science Is Taking Front And Center On The Skin Health Stage ft. novos

Join us for a very special episode featuring the founder of the brand leading the way in longevity science, Chris Mirabile of novos. Serial entrepreneur and brain tumor survivor Chris Mirabile. Chris has co-founded multiple lucrative startups, including a commercial real estate tech platform whose first clients possessed more than a half trillion USD in assets.

Christine Bullock founder of Kayo Body Care

In This episode hear from Christine, founder of the face grade body care skincare line, Kayo. Christine shares her fitness career journey that inspired her to bring the underlying principles to the realm of skin fitness via well formulated, luxury grade products for full body skin health.

Unveiling the Science Behind Hypoallergenic Beauty Products ft. Dr. Carina Woodruff

Ever felt the wrath of a skin reaction from a seemingly innocent beauty product or struggled to find skincare that doesn't irritate your sensitive skin? Our guest for this episode, Dr. Carina Woodruff, a board-certified dermatologist and allergy specialist, may just have the solution you're looking for. Dr. Woodruff, a co-founder of the skincare line Vetted, takes us through her journey from her personal experience with scoliosis to her passion for dermatology and allergy testing. We delve into the often overlooked topic of contact dermatitis, and the importance of patch testing before using products.

Bringing The Playfulness Back To Sexual Wellness With Playground Co-Founder, Catherine Magee

Join us for a September special featuring the revolutionary brand Playground, Co-Founded by Christina Aguilera and Catherine Magee (our guest today). Playground is rooted in the philosophy that personal lubrication doesn’t have to be a closed door conversation, but rather an open one where education and discussion are the foundation.

Breathing Beauty: The Revolution of Oxygenetix with Co-founder, Kort Pearson

Join us for a conversation with Oxygenetix co-founder Kort Pearson as we dive into the benefits of their lightweight foundation and concealer for post procedure skin, and overall for anyone that needs breathable options for makeup without compromising performance.

Chris Young, Head of Sustainability and Co-Founder of Circumference Skincare

Chris Young, co-founder and head of sustainability for the up and coming line, Circumference, discusses the brand’s journey towards creating efficacious yet sustainable products that are catered to everyone. Chris has a background in fashion and has carried his experience into the design of the line’s aesthetics.

E.346: Understanding Skin Discoloration ft. Jan Marini

In the fifth episode of the 5 part masterclass series, Jan discusses the fundamentals of skin discoloration and offers solutions for the spectrum of skin discoloration encountered by consumers.

Chris Collins Reveals the Stories Behind His Iconic Fragrances

In this Fragrance Friday episode we welcome the talented Chris Collins, a former model turned fragrance innovator. Chris shares his inspiring journey from being the face of Polo Ralph Lauren to creating a fragrance line that celebrates culture and history. Despite his successful modeling career, Chris always had a deep passion for scents, which led him to train with a perfumer and embark on creating his own brand, Chris Collins Fragrances.

Tuning Into The Beauty Vibe Ft. Noelle Shine of VIBE PARTNERS

Noelle has more than 30 years of experience in the beauty industry and was part of the original management team at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty where she developed the global customer, distribution, and trading strategy for the first three years. Since then, Noelle has worked as a management consultant, supporting the development of over 25 indie beauty brands, including community-driven Trinny London, lipstick customization brand Code 8, and expert influencer-founded DTC makeup line VIEVE.

E.382: Venture Capital’s Leading Lady, Tina Bou-Saba, Explains Beauty Brand Funding

Tina Bou-Saba is Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner at Verity Venture Partners, an early-stage consumer-focused investment firm. Verity Venture Partners invests in purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of great consumer companies, including emerging brands and the technologies that enable them. Tina has been actively investing since 2016 through CXT Investments, her personal investment vehicle, with a focus on beauty, personal care, health and wellness, e-commerce, and enabling technology.

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.

We Are Changing Our Name and Expanding Our Conversations - 2025 Update

In this special solo episode, Dr. Ekta shares exciting updates for Skin Anarchy in 2025. The podcast is evolving from Skincare Anarchy to Skin Anarchy, expanding beyond skincare to cover skin health, beauty science, menopause, mental health, and consumer education—without losing its science-backed foundation.

Securing Seed Stage Funding As A Small Brand Ft. Odile Roujol of FAB Co-Creation Studio- E.418

Join Ekta as she interviews Odile Roujol, who is the Founder of FaB Fashion and BeautyTech community (15 chapters in Asia Europe and America, now 15,000 founders and VCs, 10K+ followers linked in and Instagram, and 3800 subscribers of the newsletter) and Fab co-creation studio Ventures (fund II ambition $20M, first closing last Oct), seed stage, backing consumer tech and new commerce (in the space of Beauty and Fashion) Startups.She’s an advisor with The Hive Data building startups in AI and machine learning. And a Board member for Startups in Fintech, Social media analytics, augmented reality, tech companies.

Decoding Beauty Packaging Design: Juan Campderá Lozano's Insights into Sustainability and Luxury Industry Trends

Unwrap the secrets behind your favorite beauty products with Juan Campderá Lozano, a maestro of packaging design who's been shaping the industry for over 25 years. This episode promises a journey through the layers of design that influence your every purchase, revealing how the subtle art of packaging molds consumer identity and choice. Listen in as Juan shares the essence of what makes packaging an extension of ourselves and a reflection of generational shifts, offering an intriguing lens to view the beauty world.

Building The Future of RealSelf With Minou Clark

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Minou Clark, CEO of RealSelf, for an in-depth look at how the platform is transforming the way people approach aesthetics. With a background in digital media and audience growth at companies like BuzzFeed, The Maury Show, and 1111 Media with Paris Hilton, Minou brings a unique perspective to leading the largest destination for researching cosmetic procedures and connecting with board-certified providers.

E.374: The Board Is Making It A Lot Easier For Brands To Succeed Ft. April Uchitel

Co- Founder of THE BOARD, a curated community of over 180 value-driven consultants bringing c-level “dream team” expertise to companies like FARFETCH, MODA OPERANDI, and Hello Sunshine. Former Interim CEO at ONDA Beauty co-founded by Naomi Watts, responsible for pivoting the company and supporting a CEO transition.

How EWG is Transforming Transparency in Beauty and Personal Care

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, host Ekta Yadav speaks with Ken Cook, co-founder and president of the Environmental Working Group (EWG), about transforming transparency in personal care products. Ken shares the origin story of EWG, discussing how his background in environmental advocacy inspired the creation of the organization and its mission to provide consumers with accessible, data-driven information. The conversation delves into the development of EWG’s groundbreaking Skin Deep database, which cataloged thousands of personal care products and ingredients, exposing the lack of regulation and safety testing in the beauty industry.

Unleashing the Power of AI in Advertising with Nikki Lindgren

In this episode, we welcome back Nikki Lindgren of Pennock for an enlightening discussion on the transformative power of AI in advertising. Nikki delves into how machine learning has revolutionized ad strategies, simplifying the process for brands by identifying the ideal audience based on set campaign goals. She emphasizes that, despite AI's advancements, understanding your customer and creating resonant, compelling content remains crucial.

RE(set): We got Hacked BUT…the Show Must go on, and it is.

Listen in on how Instagram may be setting up small businesses for failure by providing a “smoke and mirrors” approach to handling their customer service practices.

Lindsay Miller, Deputy Editor at POPSUGAR

Lindsay Miller is an award-winning journalist and Deputy Editor at POPSUGAR. In her role, she helps guide storytelling, content, and strategy across the brand's social, editorial, and video platforms, in categories from pop-culture to politics.With more than a decade in journalism, Lindsay has broadcast live from the Oscars red carpet, covered the Cannes Film Festival, and interviewed the top celebrities and thought-leaders of our time.

Kate Talbot, Social Media Marketing Expert, Author, and former FORBES Women Contributor

Kate is a freelance content marketer, author, and entrepreneur who helps businesses scale using social media. She has contributed regularly to Forbes and Social Media Examiner on the Creator Economy. Kate’s been featured on CNN, Nasdaq, NPR, BBC, NBC News, CNBC, Huffington Post, VentureBeat and named an Instagram Marketing Expert from Foundr Magazine and Social Media Examiner.

MAKEUP BY MARIO Launches Product: Learning About SURREALSKIN AWAKENING CONCEALER Featuring Mario Dedivanovic

Join us for a launch day exclusive episode featuring Mario from Makeup By Mario as he discusses his most requested product launch , SURREALSKIN™ AWAKENING CONCEALER, and why he created the magical formula to be an all in one for concealer lovers everywhere. Mario is back for part 2 on Skincare Anarchy and shares all the amazing progress his brand has made since last time along with the exciting details of this beautiful new launch.