Beauty Is Your Business - beautytech and beauty innovation (MouthMedia Network)

Host Mimi Banks is joined this week by Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois, Senior Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer, M·A·C Cosmetics. Aida discusses her journey that led her to MAC Cosmetics. She shares how MAC was the only brand that was able to accommodate her needs as consumer, and how now in her current role, she continues to connect with consumers every day.

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Hosts April Franzino and Mimi Banks are joined by the Founder and CEO of Madison Reed, Amy Errett. Amy talks about taking on an industry that has a history of doing what has always been done, and why she wanted to blow up that model. 

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Host April Franzino is joined this week by Laney Crowell, the Founder and CEO of Saie. Laney talks about her start in the beauty industry and how what she learned made her want to make beauty better. She discusses being influenced by listening to what their community wanted in their products, and how the brand got its name: You “Saie it, we create it”.

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Host Mimi Banks is joined this week by Ju Rhyu, the Founder of Hero Cosmetics. Ju shares how a pimple emergency led her to the idea for her incredibly successful product, the Mighty Patch. She discusses her journey since launching her brand in 2017, and what is next for Hero Cosmetics.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined this week by Jim Valenzuela, the Founder and CEO of V’s Barbershop. Jim talks about his fondness for going to classic barbershops as a kid, and how when he had a son, couldn’t find the same classic local barbershop, so he decided to launch his own. Jim also talks about franchising the business, and the experiences they provide customers to ensure a memorable experience.

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Host April Franzino is joined by Karissa Bodnar, the Founder and CEO at Thrive Causemetics. She shares her journey in the beauty industry and the mission behind her brands. Karissa emphasizes the importance of giving back and creating products that solve problems for consumers. She also discusses the challenges she faced in building her business and the lessons she learned along the way.

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Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Kamal Kaur, the Founder and Principal Regulatory Consultant at The Cosmetic Regulator. Kamal breaks down some of the confusing regulatory points for consumers when it comes to beauty products and brands. She talks about the differences between EU regulations and state and federal regulations in the United States.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick are joined this week by Lauren Steinberg Bogner, the Founder of Queen V. Lauren talks about how she grew frustrated with the lack of education in the feminine wellness space and how that inspired her to launch Queen V in 2018. 

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This week, host Mimi Banks is joined by the CEO and Founder of Bloomeffects, Kim Van Haaster. Kim shares the remarkable story of finding the love of her life, a Dutch tulip farmer, while on vacation. That led to her launching her beauty brand Bloomeffects, who feature cosmetic products with active ingredients derived from tulips from the Bollenstreek region.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined this week by Megan Rupp, the Director of Beauty at Power Digital Marketing. Megan discusses how she works with the beauty industry’s leading brands to build unique brand identity that can take them to their next stage of growth. 

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick are joined this week by Jeremy Mujis, the Founder of Grown Alchemist. Jeremy tells the story of how he and his brother Keston launched Grown Alchemist, the struggles they faced along the way, and how they managed to build Grown Alchemist into a global brand. 

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Melissa Palmer, Co-Founder and CEO of OSEA, shares the story of the brand's genesis and its connection to the ocean. The brand has stayed true to its core beliefs and philosophy since its launch in 1996, focusing on clean ingredients and sustainability. Melissa discusses how the brand has evolved over the years, including the shift to online sales and the use of Instagram for marketing. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to your brand's identity and values in the face of competition. Melissa also highlights the need for collective efforts in sustainable packaging and the constant evolution of sustainability in the beauty industry.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute sit down this week with Winnie Awa, the Founder and CEO of Carra. Winnie discusses what inspired her to create Carra, an AI-driven digital hair health platform helping women with textured hair to care for their hair. She breaks down how it works, and how data, expertise and technology combine to address your unique hair needs.

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Host Mimi Banks is joined by Laurie Lam, the Chief Brand Officer of e.l.f. Cosmetics. Laurie shares her journey in the beauty industry, from starting as a teenager working at an Estee Lauder counter to her current role at e.l.f. She discusses the importance of guts, curiosity, and asking questions in her career. She also talks about e.l.f.’s focus on disruption, inclusivity, and community, and she highlights the success of e.l.f.’s recent campaigns and collaborations, including the Super Bowl commercial and the collaboration with Liquid Death.

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Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined this week by Carly Broderick, the Founder and CEO of Miles Personal Care. Carly discusses the development and marketing of her brand, which focuses on creating deodorants and personal care products for teens and tweens. Carly shares her background in the beauty industry and how she came up with the idea for Miles, as well as the branding and packaging, including the decision to make it a gender-neutral brand. She shares her go-to-market strategy, which includes targeting parents as the purchasers and using influencers and PR to reach the target audience. Carly also mentions her plans for expanding the product line in the future.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick are joined this week by Sarah Jahnke, the Co-Founder and CEO of Homecourt. Sarah talks about how she saw an opportunity to create a luxury beauty brand philosophy and define a new category called Homecare.

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Host Mimi Banks is joined this week by Dean Neiger, the Co-Founder of Sky Organics. He talks about how he believes the term Natural has become more a buzzword than a real standard, and how Sky Organics wants to elevate that standard while being reasonably priced, so consumers don’t have to choose.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick sit down with the Founder of Tower 28, Amy Liu. Amy discusses how her own battle with eczema, along with a growing number of people who are suffering from sensitive skin, led her to create her own brand of clean products.

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Host Jessica Quick is joined by Wene Zomnir, the Founder and CEO of Caliray. Wende cofounded Urban Decay in 1996 and helped turn it into a legacy brand. After that success, Wende discusses her next chapter, and why she decided to launch her new beauty project, Caliray.

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Hosts Jessica Quick and Denise Dente of Buzz Beaute are joined this week by Jan Marini, the Founder of Jan Marini Skincare Research. Jan discusses how she built JMSR into a leader and innovator in the skincare industry.  She also talks abut the challenges she faced in the early days, establishing proof of concept, and her vision for distribution. 

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Host April Franzino is joined this week by Carolyn Aronson, the Founder of It’s a 10 Haircare. Carolyn discusses her early career behind the chair where she found herself frustrated by how she had to use multiple products to get the result she desired. And how that inspired her to set out to create a product that was multifunctional.

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Host Mimi Banks is joined this week by Sarah Lee and Christine Chang, the Founders of Glow Recipe. They discuss how they have built a strong community of loyal consumers through digital forums, conversations, content, panels, and events. And how this community, The Glow Gang celebrate diverse beauty through self-care and expression.

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Host April Franzino is joined by Nancy Duitch, CEO of The Sera Labs. Nancy discusses how she has spent her entire career working on solution-based health, wellness and beauty products to help people look and feel their absolute best. 

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Host April Franzino is joined this week by Jen Shane, the Co-Founder of INNBEAUTY Project. She discusses how a regular, clean beauty skincare regimen can be cost prohibitive for many households. And how she and her co-founder set out to use their industry experience to create a clean & effective skincare that didn’t break the bank.

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Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beauté is joined by Angela Caglia, the Founder of Angela Caglia Skincare. Angela discusses the journey of building her luxury skincare brand.  She shares the influence of Barbara Streisand and the importance of utilizing her clientele base, and she introduces the Cell Forté serum and the science behind it. 

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Host Mimi Banks is joined this week by Chelsea Riggs, the Global President at amika. She discusses her journey that started as being hired as the first employee at the brand, to becoming Global President. She also talks about what it took for amika to become a Certified B Corporation.

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Jamie Greenberg, celebrity makeup artist and founder of Jamie Makeup, shares her journey in the beauty industry and the process of getting celebrities ready for the red carpet. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and authenticity in creating the perfect look. Jamie also discusses her own beauty line and the challenges of product development. She values her community and aims to create a safe and non-judgmental space for women to be themselves.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined this week by Jaclyn Ferber and Adair Ilyinsky,  the Co-Founders of Ten over Ten. Adair and Jaclyn discuss how they met, and what made them want to go into business together. They also tell Denise and Jessica how they think that being their own customer is what led them to success.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined this week by Chris Hetherington, the Founder and CEO of Peels. Chris talks about how he brought a new type of CBD to the marketplace. Products that are made from orange peels that contain no THC, cannabis or hemp.

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Host Mimi Banks is joined by Katie Welch, the Chief Marketing Officer at Rare Beauty.  She discusses how she became the CMO for Selena Gomez’s beauty brand. She talks about how she used social media platforms to connect with their community and helped create a brand that was purpose-driven and worked to make a difference in mental health.

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Host Mimi Banks is joined this week by Thomas Allison, Co-Founder of CeraVe Skincare. He shares his founder story for CeraVe, and discusses how educating consumers on social media has lead to a massive rise in popularity.

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Host Mimi Banks is joined this week by Sabrina Sadeghian and Jade Beguelin, the Founders of 4AM Skincare. Sabrina and Jade discuss why they sought to create a time-saving, low maintenance care that takes the guesswork out of skincare.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick from Buzz Beaute are joined this week by Mo Lovelace, the Co-CEO of Steinberg & Associates. Mo discusses MoCRA, the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act. She gives us a comprehensive look into regulatory compliance and the newest regulations around MoCRA.

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Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Jessica Stevenson and Jayme Jenkins, the Founders of Everest. They discuss their category-defining innovation in the beauty industry. They share the genesis of Everist,  the competitive landscape and the surprises they encountered as beauty founders, and what is next for the brand.

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Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Oliver Garfield, the CEO of Cos Bar. Oliver discussed the history of Cos Bar, how he decided to get involved with the company, and the process of going from brick and mortar to omnichannel.

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Jesse Bartley, Chief Commercial Officer of Scent Beauty, discusses the evolution of the fragrance industry and the unique approach of Scent Beauty. The company initially focused on direct-to-consumer fragrance but later pivoted to become an omnichannel company. Bartley emphasizes the importance of partnerships with retailers and the need to create emotional connections with consumers. He also highlights the trends of luxury fragrance, celebrity brands, clean fragrance, and innovative product formats. Bartley discusses the challenges of retail, supply chain, and data management, and the importance of agility and risk-taking in the beauty industry.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined this week by David Yi and Michael Engert, the Founders of Good Light. They discuss how words matter. And why Good Light brands themselves as “gender-inclusive” in order to include all into the beauty and self-care space.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined this week by Kent Allen, the Co-Founder at GELF. Kent discusses his career providing market analysis, research and thought leadership within within eCommerce and digital marketing, and the current state of the global economy.

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Host Mimi Banks sits down this week with the Founders of Gen See, Danya Klein and Tamar Yaniv. They discuss how they struggled to find products that they loved within the clean space. And how they set out to launch a line of products that were just as fun and amazing as mainstream products, but with clean formulations and sustainable packaging. 

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Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Nicole Frontera, the CEO of Nicole Frontera Beauty. Nicole talks about the massive growth the last few years in the MedSpa industry. She discusses how the industry has changed, how it has become more accessible, and what brands can do to build a successful partnership with MedSpas. 

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Host Mimi Banks is joined this week by Julien Bouzitat, the General Manager at LaNeige & Innisfree. He discusses coming to the United States from France, and some of the differences in the business culture that he encountered, and how he adapted. Julien also discusses the role that social media has played in building global brands.

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Host April Franzino is joined by Kristen Kjaer Weis, the Founder of Kjaer Weis. Kristen discusses her career working for some of the most renowned fashion magazines and what made her decide to launch her own brand. She talks about her experience with natural environments and her knowledge of beauty that she used to  become a pioneer in organic, luxury beauty.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined by Sam Alexander, Founder and CEO of PMD Beauty. Sam talks about how by focusing on quality, customer service, and innovation, PMD Beauty has been able to establish itself as a leader in the beauty device market. 

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Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined this week by Philip B, the Founder of Philip B. Hair Care. Philip discusses what motivated him to start formulating products over 30 years ago. He talks about the personal relationships he has formed with his clients and his he passion to provide healthy scalp solutions to those who suffer from afflictions like psoriasis and dandruff. 

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Cassandra Thurswell, Founder and CEO of Kitsch, shares her journey of building a successful beauty brand. She started with hand-making knotted hair elastics and selling them door-to-door, eventually expanding into other hair accessories, satin pillowcases, and haircare products. Kitsch's focus on sustainability and small behavior changes has resonated with customers. Cassandra discusses the challenges of transitioning from a founder to a CEO and the surprises along the way, such as the success of their shampoo and conditioner bars. She also shares her excitement for future expansions, including a shower filter and partnerships with Charity Water.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined by Norel Mancuso, the CEO of Social House. Norel talks about how brands are using social media, data, and technology to create more personalized and engaging experiences for their customers. 

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Host Mimi Banks is joined by Maria Dempsey, the CEO of Love Wellness. Maria talks about her career in the beauty industry and her new role as CEO of Love Wellness. She also discusses the mission of the brand to provide accessible, safe and effective products for the gut, brain and vagina. Areas that have typically been either overlooked or stigmatized. 

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick are joined this week by Meghan Asha, the CEO of FounderMade. Meghan shares how she started FounderMade, what FounderMade looks for in the companies they work with, and the significant growth their partners achieve. 

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined this week by Maggie Spicer, the Founder of Source Beauty ESG. Maggie discusses the FTC Green Guides and clears up some of the confusion regarding the standards for how to make environmental marketing claims.

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Host Mimi Banks is joined by Leslie Ann Hall, the CEO and Founder of Iced Media. Leslie shares insights on TikTok Shop and live streaming on TikTok. She discusses the democratization of distribution, the potential of TikTok Shop as a sales channel, and the importance of stakeholder involvement for success on TikTok. Leslie also emphasizes the need for consistency and frequency in TikTok Live streaming for optimal outcomes.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined by Natalie Mackey, the CEO of Winky Lux. She talks about how the company started as a marketplace, and how she used data she acquired in the early days to launch a product with a strategy of putting thoughtfulness and detail in the presentation.

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Host Mimi Banks is joined this week by Chris Payne, the CEO of Jane Iredale. Chris discusses his career path, including his days at L’Oréal. He also discusses how he fell in love with the professional channel because of the ability to discover products and techniques.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick are joined this week by Oliver Zak, the Co-Founder of Mad Rabbit. Oliver talks about the opportunity that him and his business partner Selom saw in the aftercare and tattoo skincare space. He also discusses their appearance on Shark Tank and how that helped to propel the brand.

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Jessica Quick, of Buzz Beaute sits down with Amy Welsman, the Founder and CEO of Paume Handcare. Amy shares her journey of starting a hand sanitizer brand and the challenges she faced. She discusses the genesis of Paume and how being a new mom inspired her to create a more luxurious and enjoyable hand sanitizer. She talks about the go-to-market strategy, including focusing on direct-to-consumer sales and building partnerships with retailers.  Amy also discusses the differences between marketing in the US and Canada and the scalability of the US market.

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Host April Franzino is joined by Martina Halloran Joseph, CEO of Dr. Hauschka Skincare USA, shares her unconventional journey in the beauty industry, the brand's unique ethos, and its commitment to community impact. She discusses the brand's focus on natural, sustainable products and the importance of transparency in the industry. Martina emphasizes the brand's dedication to customer care and its ongoing initiatives to create positive impact through the Giving Garden program.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined this week Hillary Clark, the Founder of Beauty HAC. Hillary discusses how her experience as a Make Up Artist and Esthetician made her want to help women find what really works for their skin. She talks about launching Beauty HAC and how her products are formulated to prevent, correct and protect.

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Host April Franzino sits down with Sarah Potempa, a celebrity hairstylist and the CEO of Beachwaver Co. Sarah shares stories about her career as a celebrity hairstylist, and working on photoshoots. She also discusses how she came up with the idea for the original Beachwaver and the challenges she faced while getting it produced. Sarah also tells us what’s next for Beachwaver Co.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick are joined by the Founders of CLEARSTEM, Danielle Gronich and  Kayleigh Christina. They discuss how the two bonded over their mutual passion for holistic skin health and whole-body wellness, the challenges they faced in the beginning and how they are reaching their goal of helping people ditch their acne for good.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute sit down with Shai Eisenman, the Founder and CEO of Bubble. She discusses her entrepreneurial journey, the obstacles she faced, the lessons that she learned, and how her hard work and vision led to the success of Bubble.

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Denise Dente and Jessica Quick are joined this week by Aaron Hefter, the CEO of Imarais Beauty. Aaron discusses how his past experience in the nutraceuticals space helped in creating the first line of plant-based and sugar-free wellness
gummies that work on the cellular level.

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David Pirrotta hosts this week’s episode of Beauty is Your Business. David is an industry veteran that has helped build numerous brands, and is the Founder of Materiae. David also has his own popular podcast, Living in a Materiae World:

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He is joined by Alicia Yoon, the Founder and CEO of Peach & Lily. Alicia discusses her path from the world of finance to the beauty industry. She shares how her passion for skincare started with a childhood battle with eczema, and how she attended skin school in Korea to discover the knowledge, techniques and Korean beauty products that allowed her to transform her skin. And how that has led to Peach & Lily’s mission to empower people on their own skin care journey.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined this week by Geoff Heminway, Creative Director at Blackwood for Men. Geoff discusses the journey of taking Japanese products and traditions and making it work in the American market, all while staying true to their roots. 

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Doreen Arbel, General Manager of Charlotte Tilbury North America, shares her career journey and the importance of passion and hard work in the beauty industry. She started her career in advertising and then moved to Paris to work at L'Oreal. She worked on various brands and categories, gaining valuable experience in global roles and in the field. Doreen emphasizes the importance of taking risks and embracing new opportunities. She also discusses the challenges of balancing work and motherhood and the importance of sharing her passion with her children.

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Host Mimi Banks sits down with Dr. Dustin Portela, a Dermatologist based in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Dustin Portela talks about he created a social media following, and how he uses that audience to educate people on how to take care of their skin.

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Host David Pirrotta is joined this week by Erin Kleinberg, the Founder and CEO of SIDIA. Erin discusses her journey as a serial entrepreneur and her latest venture SIDIA. She talks about how SIDIA was built to honor her Grandmother and use her generational lessons to create this lifestyle brand.

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Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Rachel Shallowitz, President of LAWLESS Beauty. Rachel shares her journey in the beauty industry, how she started her career behind the Bobby Brown counter and worked her way up to her current position. She emphasizes the importance of relationships in the beauty industry and how LAWLESS Beauty focuses on creating makeup products that are transformative to the skin.  Also how the brand prioritizes makeup first and then incorporates skincare benefits. Rachel discusses the partnership with Sephora and the strategies they have implemented to grow the brand. 

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Host April Franzino is joined by Joseph Cabasso, the Vice President of Mario Badescu. He discusses the history of the brand and how his family has continued to grow the company, with a mission to stay connected to their customers.

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Host Mimi Banks is joined this week by Michelle Ryan, the Head of Marketing for Better Natured. Michelle discusses her 20 year career, developing some of the most successful skincare and haircare brands on the market. She also talks about helping create the Better Natured brand, and what it was like to launch during the beginning of the pandemic.

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Host April Franzino is joined by Bee Shapiro, the Founder of Ellis Brooklyn. Bee talks about how her career covering beauty for the New York Times helped her fall in the love with the beauty industry. She also discusses how having her first child led to her cleaning up her beauty routine, and in doing so, made her realize that there were not enough options for clean fragrance. So she set out to create her own, and launched Ellis in 2015.

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Host April Franzino sits down with Laura Geller, the Founder of Laura Geller Beauty. They discuss her 25 years in the business, from her start as a backstage make up artist, to opening her store on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

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Host Mimi Banks is joined by Injector Chris Bustamante, the Founder of Lushful Aesthetics. Chris talks about opening his own practice two years ago, the growth the business has experienced and how he displays his work on  social media to target a niche audience.  

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined this week by Alice Lin Glover and Marie Kouadio Amouzame, the Founders of Eadem Skincare. They discuss how they pivoted from the tech industry to skincare, how they launched with a single product, and their mission to challenge the beauty industry by creating products that celebrate melanin rich skin.

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Hosts Jessica Quick and Denise Dente of Buzz Beaute are joined by Giorgos Tsetis, the Founder of Nutrafol. Giorgos discusses the strategies that Nutrafol implements to create connections with their customers. He also discusses how as the company succeeds they continue to evolve to keep up the momentum.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined this week by  Iva Yovchev Teixeira, the CEO and Founder of Good Face Project. Iva’s company supports some of the biggest and best beauty brands, and retailers in the industry today. She discusses how to bring brands to market faster and more efficiently.

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Host Mimi Banks is joined this week by the Founder of the Beauty Magnet, Liz Kennedy. Liz discusses her career, from an esthetician in nursing school, to a tv personality, to creating the Beauty Magnet. She also talks about the inspiration for the Beauty Magnet, and what it makes it so innovative. 

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined this week by Carys Smith, Regulatory Information Officer at the CTPA, The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Perfumery Association. She discusses different claims, how they are regulated, and how brands and retailers can stay in compliance.

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On this weeks' show, we take a listen to a conversation that David Pirrotta had with Sasha Plavsic, the Founder of Ilia Beauty.  Sasha discusses the value and importance of providing clean makeup to the masses.

You can also hear more of David on his podcast, Living in a Materiae World, where he interviews established beauty icons and industry leaders:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-in-a-materiae-world/id1582082562

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Host Mimi Banks is joined by Derrick Booker, the Senior Vice President and Head of Brands for Thayers Natural Brands at L’Orèal.Derrick discusses his career and his journey of discovery, from starting in microbiology to ending up in brand management.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined this week by Shane Carnell-Xu, the Co-Founder of Shakeup Cosmetics. He discusses how he and his twin brother launched the brand during the pandemic, and why they wanted to actively create a dialogue with male consumers who are looking for skin care solutions.

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Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Priyanka Ganjoo, the Founder of Kulfi. Priyanka discusses her early career working in the corporate beauty industry, and how that experience shed light on the lack of representation for the South Asian community in the beauty industry. She tells us how she launched Kulfi to reframe how makeup is viewed in the South Asian community, and how that message has resonated with their audience. 

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Host Mimi Banks is joined by Basma Hameed, the Founder of BASMA Beauty. Basma shares her unique background story and journey in the beauty industry. After suffering from a kitchen accident that left her with third-degree burns on half of her face, Basma discovered the power of makeup at a young age. She later developed a scar camouflage treatment and opened clinics in Toronto and Beverly Hills. Basma's passion for inclusivity and authenticity led her to create BASMA Beauty, a cosmetic line with a focus on foundation shades that match every skin tone. 

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined this week by Janna Ronert, the Founder of IMAGE Skincare. As IMAGE Skincare approaches their 20th anniversary, Janna discusses the goals she had for the business, the pivots she has made along the way, and the keys to success that have led to the longevity of IMAGE Skincare. 

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Host April Franzino is joined this week by Colette Laxton and Mark Curry, the Founders of The INKEY List. They discuss how seeing consumers on Reddit and Facebook threads trying to get information about beauty products, inspired them to launch The INKEY List and  create simple and easy to understand products.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined this week by the Co-Founder of Wildling, Jill Munson. Jill talks about the challenges of having a brand with so many unique selling points, and how she and her team were able to focus on getting the most important selling points out in to the marketplace.

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Host April Franzino sits down with Jon Bresler, the Founder of LAFCO. Jon discusses his decades of travel and training in the art of perfumery, and how that inspired LAFCO’s line of finely crafted home fragrance and personal care products.

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Host Mimi Banks is joined this week by the Founder and CEO of ATWATER, Chis Salgardo. Chris discusses how he is trying to encourage men to talk freely about their skincare needs. And how he wanted to give men a skincare program that is simple and easy that works into their daily routines.

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Kate Foster, co-founder and CEO of The Outset, shares her journey in the beauty industry and the building of her brand. She discusses her early career working at CEW and Victoria's Secret, her transition to fashion and return to beauty, and the inspiration behind The Outset. Kate also talks about the challenges faced during the pandemic, the brand's focus on minimal and gentle skincare, and the future of the brand. 

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Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Alicia Grande, the CEO and Founder of Grande Cosmetics. Alicia discusses the beginnings of Grande Cosmetics, starting with the discovery of a lash-enhancing product and the journey to bring it to market. Alicia talks about the strategic moves and milestones that propelled the company's growth, including expanding into different channels and markets. She emphasizes the importance of safety and efficacy in their products and the challenges of combating counterfeits. 

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This week, hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick are joined by Casey Georgeson, the Founder of Saint Jane. Casey discusses how she learned about the benefits of CBD, why she chose to use it in skincare products, and the challenges she faced from CBD skeptics.

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Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Tamara Bakir, the Founder and CEO of Manifest Beauty. Tamara discusses why she saw a need for a natural, clean lip plumping product. She talks about the journey of going from a concept to delivering a final product that won the 2023 Cosmo Trends Award.

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This week’s guest host is David Pirrotta, an industry veteran that has helped build numerous brands, and is the Founder of Materiae. David also has his own popular podcast, Living in a Materiae World:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-in-a-materiae-world/id1582082562

David is joined by Eva Goicochea, the Founder and CEO of Maude. They discuss how Eva set out to create the next chapter in the sexual wellness industry, how they marketed the brand, and some of the obstacles she faced along the way.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick are joined this week by Allison McNamara, the Founder of Mara Beauty. Allison talks about her interesting journey from television to beauty. She also discusses how she spent two years developing a proprietary algae blend that transforms the skin.

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Host April Franzino is joined by Aya Kanai, the Head of Editorial and Creative at Google Shopping. Aya discusses a new project called the Google Holiday 100, a list of gift ideas based on Google search trends. She also shares some of the trending gift ideas in the beauty category. 

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Host Mimi Banks is joined this week by Sarah MaHannah, the Founder of Pure Dharma. Sarah discusses her background in the beauty industry, and how her husband has a background in the cannabinoid space. She tells us how they combined their passions to launch Pure Dharma, in order to create nourishing botanicals that heal and renew the body and uplift the soul.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined by Jay and Alison Carroll, the Founders of Wonder Valley. They discuss the origin of Wonder Valley, the role that olive oil plays in their products, and how they built Wonder Valley into a lifestyle brand.

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined by Carolyn Wheeler and Bulbul Hooda of Vella Bioscience. They discuss how Vella Bioscience is trying to destigmatize the topic of women’s sexual wellness, and how they are creating better, more empowered sex lives for everybody. 

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This week, hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick are joined by a panel of women who lead Italian beauty brands. They discuss the differences between business in Italy and the United States, and the challenges they have encountered in their journeys.

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Host Mimi Banks is joined by Lisa Goodman, the Founder of GoodSkin Clinics. Lisa discusses her unique approach to beauty and healthy aging. She emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to aesthetics, focusing on the root causes of aging and creating personalized healthy aging plans. Lisa also talks about the challenges of re-educating clients in an industry that is often focused on quick fixes and the importance of providing accurate information in a world of misinformation. 

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Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick are joined this week by Calvin Quallis, the Founder and CEO of Scotch Porter. Calvin talks about starting his brand out in his kitchen, and the challenges of launching during the pandemic.

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Host April Franzino is joined this week by Anna Teal, the CEO of Grown Alchemist. Anna shares her journey in the beauty industry and the brand's focus on harnessing the power of nature and biotech ingredients. Grown Alchemist has formed partnerships with Equinox and REVIV to offer holistic wellness experiences. The brand's retail strategy varies by market, with a focus on service integration and flagship stores. As an indie brand, Grown Alchemist is able to focus on its growth ambitions and invest in formulations and social content. The goal is to make the brand accessible to as many people as possible and help them feel and look better.

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