Hello Beauty

Our guest is a true visionary who began her journey in beauty while she was still a student at Howard University, crafting her first DIY skincare products right in her dorm room. Fast forward to today, she’s the founder and creative force behind Mary Louise Cosmetics, a brand celebrated for its commitment to clean beauty and its focus on intergenerational beauty practices. I’m talking about none o...

Welcome back to Hello Beauty! Today, we're diving into the world of science-meets-skincare with the brilliant Dr. Courtney Rubin, co-founder of Fig.1 Beauty. If you're someone who loves effective skincare with a splash of sustainability, you're in for a treat! Fig.1 is all about high-performance, refillable skincare that doesn’t just promise results but delivers them. Dr. Rubin’s passion for makin...

In this episode of the Hello Beauty Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Bonnie Crotzer, the visionary founder of The Floss. With a background in dance and a passion for wellness, Bonnie has created The Floss, a revolutionary approach to movement and body alignment. The Floss offers a unique blend of exercises that help release tension, improve flexibility, and promote overall well-being. Join us as...

Today we have a truly remarkable guest, Dr. Azam Anwar. Dr. Anwar is a renowned cardiologist and the visionary founder of CLn Skin Care. CLn Skin Care is celebrated for its innovative, clinically clean approach to treating various skin conditions, offering solutions that are both effective and gentle. In this episode, we explore Dr. Anwar’s unique journey from cardiology to creating a revolutionar...

Welcome to another episode of the Hello Beauty podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Alicia Zeng, the founder and CEO of Lilac St. Alicia has turned her personal journey into a mission to revolutionize the beauty industry with her innovative lash products. Lilac St. is all about self-expression, breaking norms, and empowering individuals to embrace their unique beauty. From its roots in the art...

Today, we have the pleasure of diving into the world of holistic skincare with a true pioneer in the field. Joining us is Kát Rudu, an acclaimed skincare expert and founder of the eponymous brand, Kát Rudu Beauty. With over two decades of experience in the beauty industry, Kát has established herself as a leading authority on clean beauty and holistic skincare practices. At the heart of Kát Rudu B...

Today, we're honored to be joined by a true visionary, Carly Snider, the esteemed Executive Director of Pact Collective, a trailblazing force in sustainable packaging solutions.  As we step into 2024, Carly shares invaluable insights on the pivotal directives guiding beauty brands towards a more sustainable future. From eco-conscious materials to ethical sourcing, she unveils the crucial strategie...

Today, we have the pleasure of embarking on an olfactory journey with a true luminary in the world of perfumery. Joining us is Yvan Jacqueline, the esteemed President of Parfums de Marly, a prestigious fragrance house revered for its exquisite scents that evoke timeless elegance and sophistication. With a keen eye for craftsmanship and a deep appreciation for the art of fragrance, Yvan has led Par...

Welcome to another captivating episode of Hello Beauty, where we dive into the world of beauty and empowerment, exploring the multifaceted layers of what it truly means to feel beautiful from the inside out. I'm your host Joyce Platon, and today, we have a special treat in store for you. In this episode, we're stepping into the realm of intimate apparel with two remarkable women who are not only r...

Welcome to another radiant episode of Hello Beauty, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of beauty, wellness, and the stories behind the people who make it all happen. I'm your host, Joyce Platon, and today we're shining the spotlight on a remarkable figure in the beauty industry, Vance Soto, the visionary behind Vsoto Skincare and the President and Owner of the iconic Ole Henriksen Face/...

Welcome to Hello Beauty, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of beauty, wellness, and the innovative minds that are reshaping how we think about self-care. I'm your host, Joyce Platon, and today, we're exploring a fascinating intersection where home environment meets skincare, and how tweaking our surroundings can revolutionize our beauty routines. In this episode, we have the pleasure o...

Retrouvé's founder, Jami Morse Heidegger, graced us with her presence on Hello Beauty to talk about her genderless and highly efficacious, concentrated, multi-tasking skincare brand that advocates "pro-aging". In this episode we discuss her being a part of the family skincare line, Kiehl's, her skincare and business knowledge, the lessons she learned along the way, what makes Retrouvé have a cult...

Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali is a board-certified dermatologist and is one of the most sought after derms in NYC and founder of Hudson Dermatology and Laser Surgery, a state-of-the-art practice in Manhattan. His patients include some of today's most prominent celebs: Martha Stewart, Hailey Bieber, Kate Bock, and more. He's the formulation expert behind brands like Rhode Beauty and 86 Elm. Dr. Bhanusali al...

Renée Rouleau is a trusted skincare expert and esthetician. She is the founder of the eponymous skincare brand Renée Rouleau. As a celebrity esthetician, her clients include Demi Lovato, Madelaine Petsch, Sofia Vergara, Camila Mendes, and Lili Reinhart. In this episode she shares her tips and expert advice about the 9 various skin types, why she doesn't believe in the "one size fits all" approach,...

  Dr. Trevor Cates is a naturopathic physician, USA Today bestselling author of Clean Skin From Within, founder of The Spa Dr., and host of The Women's Dr. podcast. She recently launched a 9-part docuseries called Hormones, Health, and Harmony featuring major names like Suzanne Somers, JJ virgin, Dr. David Perlmutter and more.  She was the first female licensed as a naturopathic doctor in Californ...

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi is an award-winning cosmetic dentist, author of The Toxic Overload, and Founder of Lumineux. In this episode Dr. Maddahi reveals the results of over three decades of research into our body's first line of defense, the microbiome.  We explored the concept of killing our good bacteria and its link to the rise of autoimmune disease and allergies. We discussed what the Hygiene Hypo...

From my experience, it's a lot of work to try to incorporate greens in your daily diet or even try to juice everyday. I also never know if I'm really consuming the proper amount of vitamins and minerals that I am supposed to be getting. There seems to be an easier way to get your greens without the hassle of chopping and cleaning up a lot of fruits and vegetables, and this is when 8Greens caught m...

Be ready to be awe-inspired as Barb Stegemann, Founder of The 7 Virtues, is this week's Hello Beauty guest!  Barb is also an author and social business innovator. The 7 Virtues is a social enterprise and fragrance brand that provide jobs to farmers around the world who are rebuilding after war and strife including Rawanda, Haiti, and Madagascar.  During the creation of each fragrance, fair trade a...

Teni Panosian is this week's Hello Beauty guest! Teni is a content creator, actress, and founder of Monday Born. She has a master's degree in Communication Management, with an emphasis on Marketing and Brand Strategy. Monday Born's philosophy is all about giving your skin only what it needs and reducing the impact we have on the planet.    FOLLOW  MONDAY BORN Monday Born's Website Monday Born's In...

Dr. Tara Mccannel is a board-certified ophthalmologist, ocular oncology specialist and founder of Seyhart. Seyhart is located in Santa Monica, California, and is a premier wellness sanctuary. In Seyhart you'll be able to experience centuries-old holistic techniques and healing methods of acupuncture, cupping, ear seeding, gua sha and tuina. In this episode we explore what each of these are and the...

Dr. Anar Mikailov is a Harvard-trained board-certified dermatologist, the director of hospital dermatology at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Boston, and the founder of KP Away. With KP Away, Anar is introducing a new "Lipid Repair" concept for treating Keratosis Pilaris, one of the most common skin condition second only to acne. Anar discusses that the underlying cause of KP is a sebaceous g...

Spotlight Oral Care's Co-Founder/CMO Dr. Lisa Creaven shares with us her dentist-created oral care brand. Co-founded with her sister, Dr. Vanessa, who is also a dentist, their brand is made with highest efficacy ingredients to put a smile on people's faces for joy, confidence, and positivity. We discuss the questionable ingredients found in conventional toothpaste, the brand's strategy as oral bea...

Acne is the most common skin issue and Dr. Yug Varma of Phyla Skincare has developed a biotech company that goes to the root cause of acne. Dr. Yug Varma is the co-founder and CEO of Phyla, the world's most advanced probiotic acne system. Dr. Varma has over 10 years of microbiome research experience including an extensive background in bio-organic chemistry, microbiology, and synthetic biology. Hi...

Olivia Khoury and Ashley Greene Khoury joins Hello Beauty to talk about their recently launched reproductive and hormonal health brand, Hummingway. They are sister-in-law founders and Hummingway aims to empower women to take control of their health and hormones.  With the brand's debut product, Cycle Soother, and educational platform, The Regular, Hummingway is a comprehensive approach to assessin...

Alison LaSov, a licensed marriage & family therapist, Co-Founder, and CEO of Advekit graces Hello Beauty to share how she decided to solve the issue of paying for therapy.  Advekit works to make therapy accessible through therapist options. It utilizes a matching algorithm that provides patients with therapist options based on availability, insurance, and type of therapy. In tandem, their technolo...