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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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystud...

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.  Instagram: https:/...

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 messag...

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 cr...

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

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-i...

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: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-in-a-materiae-world/id1582082562 He is joined by Alicia Yoon, the Founder and CEO of Peach & Lily. Alicia discusse...

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

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.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.co...

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b...

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.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautyb...

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”. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybi...

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omn...

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnyst...

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.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 customer...

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. Instagram: https://www.instag...

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.com/listener for...

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.