Beyond Beauty: the business of beauty

Show Notes In this episode of the Beyond Beauty podcast, host interviews Alison McNamara, founder of Mara Beauty. Alison recounts her transition from media to beauty entrepreneurship, drawing on her family's industry background. She discusses Mara Beauty's ocean-inspired, algae-infused skincare line, emphasizing clean, sustainable practices. Alison shares the growth challenges, from produc...

Show Notes: In this episode of the Beyond Beauty Podcast, Jadis Montejo, CEO and Founder of Motivo Scar Care, recounts personal experiences with ineffective scar treatments post-surgery. Jadis details the development of Motivo's innovative water-resistant scar tape and topicals, emphasizing the importance of consumer education on scar care, particularly for those with darker skin tones. Jadis...

Show Notes: In this episode of the Beyond Beauty Podcast, host Dillie interviews Bethany Ramsay, founder of Honeybee and co-founder of The Beauty Brief. Bethany recounts her journey into the beauty industry, starting with journalism and marketing, and her evolution into a beauty industry expert. She discusses the importance of authenticity, understanding consumer needs, and the power of storytelli...

Show Notes: In this podcast episode, Valerie, the global creative director for Milani Cosmetics, shares insights into the brand's history, commitment to diversity, and growth strategies. She discusses the importance of maintaining authentic relationships and adapting to consumer needs, including the demand for clean and sustainable products. The conversation also explores the evolving landscap...

In the Beyond Beauty Podcast episode, host interviews Jill Scalamandre, CEO of Beekman 1802. Jill recounts her transition from language studies to the beauty industry, her experiences with top brands, and her current leadership role. She discusses the beauty industry's technological evolution, consumer engagement, and marketing strategies. Jill emphasizes the significance of AI in personalizin...

Show Notes: In this podcast episode, Alex Pottash, CEO of Forgotten Skincare, shares her journey of creating a niche skincare brand. She identified a gap in the market for vegan, cruelty-free underarm treatments using search data. Starting with just $5000, she balanced her startup with a full-time job, developing a product free from harsh chemicals like hydroquinone. The discussion covers the tran...

Andrew Johnson is a 2nd generation business owner from Chicago, IL. As CEO, Andrew helped expand his family's brand distribution by 700% through Kroger, Meijer, Walmart, Albertsons and Food Lion. He also aided in transforming & increasing company’s channels of distribution from government contract based to retail grocery based.

Maureen launched Mosie Baby in 2016 with her husband after struggling to conceive for years and a diagnosis of Unexplained Infertility. They simply wanted an alternative way to try and conceive at home prior to spending thousands at a doctors office with no guarantees. When they couldn’t find it, they decided to make it. And that’s how Mosie was born (pun fully intended)!

Show Notes: In this podcast episode, Justin, a former L'Oréal employee, discusses his career journey to leading brand and product strategy at Storkcraft, his family's business. He shares insights on his transition from the cosmetics industry to the baby furniture market, emphasizing the importance of creating a strong brand identity and offering versatile, long-lasting products. Justin als...

Show Notes: In this episode of the Beyond Beauty podcast, host Anne interviews voice-over artist Maddie McGuire, who shares her personal and professional journey in the creative industry. Maddie discusses her transition from acting to voice-over work, the challenges of adapting to remote work during the pandemic, and the importance of mindset in her craft. She emphasizes continuous learning, the b...

Show Notes: In this podcast episode, Xeba Zareie, founder of Preme Foods, shares her journey from battling chronic gut issues to creating a food brand focused on gut health. She discusses the brand's nostalgic yet strong aesthetic, the challenges of the food industry in the US, including the use of chemicals and the need for consumer awareness. The conversation covers the differences between p...

Show notes: In this episode of the Beyond Beauty podcast, the host interviews Wendy and Jamie, co-founders of WYOS, a brand offering portable beauty and skincare products. They share their backstory, the brand's inception, and the challenges of introducing innovative products like shampoo sticks. The co-founders discuss utilizing AI for business tasks, the excitement of scaling up, and the sig...

Show Notes: In this podcast episode, Ann interviews Sally Mueller, CEO and co-founder of Womaness, about her career in marketing and retail at Target, her entrepreneurial journey, and the founding of her brand focused on menopause and women's health. Sally discusses the challenges of educating and reaching women in their 40s and 50s, the competition in the menopause space, and the importance o...

Show Notes: In this episode of the Beyond Beauty podcast, host and guest Lucy Thorpe, a content writer and beauty industry expert, discuss Lucy's career shift from project management to marketing and ultimately to freelance writing, with a focus on beauty. Lucy shares her journey, the increased demand for skincare and personalized beauty products, and how she stays abreast of industry trends t...

Show Notes: In this podcast episode, host and skincare specialist Julie Lindh discuss Julie's holistic approach to skincare, rooted in her background with natural remedies. They explore the industry's evolution, the impact of social media trends, and the challenges of misinformation. Julie emphasizes personalized treatments, combining traditional knowledge with advanced technology, and the...

Show Notes: In this episode of the Dilly Dally podcast, host Anne interviews Leslie Hoffman, Senior Director of Coffee at Kendo Brands, about her career in beauty copywriting. Leslie reflects on her journey from editorial to leading copywriting for Marc Jacobs Beauty at Kendo. They discuss adapting to short-form writing, the importance of feedback, and maintaining authenticity across different bra...

Nikki is a digital marketing expert who has worked with over 60 brands. Her agency manages $20M in yearly media to drive customer acquisition across DTC while also helping brands achieve in-store awareness at their B&M locations. Her expertise includes any and all digital ads platforms including Digital Out Of Home an Audio Ads, however the platforms she spends the most time on are Merta Ads,...

Show Notes: In this episode of the Beyond Beauty podcast, Jaleh Bisharat, CEO and co-founder of Naked Poppy, shares her personal and professional journey, from overcoming challenges during the Iranian revolution to leading a clean beauty company. She discusses the importance of passion, resilience, and a positive attitude in career success. Jaleh also delves into how her battle with breast cancer...

Show Notes: In this podcast episode, the co-founder of Masami, Lynn Power, discusses the company's journey from inception to growth. The conversation touches on the unique challenges of photographing beauty products, particularly with reflective packaging, and the potential of AI-generated imagery. The co-founder shares the story behind Masami's hero ingredient and the obstacles encountere...

Show Notes: In this podcast episode, Raeka Morar, the founder of a Raeka Beauty shares her unexpected journey from working as a paralegal and aspiring lawyer to becoming an entrepreneur. Initially making skincare products as a DIY hobby, she sold out at a pop-up event, which sparked the idea to start her company using traditional South Asian ingredients. Despite her corporate background, she embra...

Show Notes: In this episode of the Beyond Beauty podcast, host interviews entrepreneur Jason Wang, who shares his journey from struggling in school as an immigrant to becoming a successful online entrepreneur. Starting with a Tumblr blog in high school, Jason learned through trial and error, eventually creating a network of blogs and selling advertising. He transitioned to e-commerce, founding Tre...

In this podcast episode, Anne with Kayla Childress, co-founder of "Two Beauty Brains," a consulting firm for young to medium-sized beauty brands. They explore the company's origins, the support it offers to brands entering the US market, and the challenges these brands face, such as scaling, funding, and digital marketing. The conversation also touches on the importance of storytelli...

Show Notes: In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the beauty industry with Kayla Childress, co-founder of "Two Beauty Brains," a consulting firm for young to medium-sized beauty brands. They explore the company's origins, the support it offers to brands entering the US market, and the challenges these brands face, such as scaling, funding, and digital marketing. The conversation...

Show Notes: In this podcast episode, Greg Gonzalez, co-founder of Youth to the People, shares his transition from aspiring athlete and musician to beauty entrepreneur. He discusses the brand's inception, emphasizing its creative roots and purpose-driven approach. Greg and his cousin Joe leveraged their family's skincare heritage to create a unique product line inspired by the wellness tren...

Show Notes: In this podcast episode, Jacobo interviews Ilana Wayne, a creative director with a background in fashion design and business. Wayne discusses his journey from Atlanta to the University of Texas, his pivot during the pandemic to help brands establish their online presence, and the balance between creativity and business acumen in his role. They delve into Wayne's experience working...