Founded Beauty

Introducing Alicia Yoon: Korean skincare expert and the founder of Peach & Lily.  Today, I sit down with her to hear about how she built her acclaimed skincare collection and brand that has helped make Korean beauty the phenomenon it is in the U.S. today.  We discuss her journey as a Harvard Business School graduate to WWD's 25 Most Innovative Beauty Executives list.  I hop...

He is a rebel in the world of hair and the founder of the incredible Bumble and bumble. Michael Gordon reimagined the traditional hair salon in 1977 with his first New York establishment on 57th street, where he fostered a culture by bringing his downtown crowd uptown-- mixing artists and aristocrats, mothers and students. Under Micheal’s direction, Bumble and bumble became an incubator for talent...

Amy Liu was destined to be one of the rising beauty entrepreneurs today when she set out to create a one-of-a-kind makeup product that people with sensitive skin would feel good about.  Today, I sit down with her to discuss how she created Tower 28, which has become the go-to makeup brand known for its clean formulas and colorful packaging. In this episode, we discuss how her chronic battle w...

Starting in the world of hair care when she was only 14 years old, Julian Addo is a champion for non-toxic, gender-neutral, and multi-cultural hair textures.  Today, we talk about how she immigrated to the U.S., befriended one of the top hairstylists in the industry, and launched Adwoa Beauty in Sephora.  I loved talking to Julian about her story and I hope you enjoy and learn so much li...

We sit down with a founder I’ve truly admired for a while - Laney Crowell of Saie. It was after years of working for large corporate brands to then launching her clean beauty blog where she noticed a major gap in the market for clean makeup.  Today, we talk about how she revolutionized the world of clean beauty and how her passion for wellness and health inspired her to create one of the bigg...

Today, I sit down with one of the original beauty influencers, CEO and founder of Live Tinted, and my dear friend, Deepica Mutyala.  We discuss colorism and representation in the beauty industry, leaving the corporate world to start Live Tinted, and how the Today Show changed her life.  I hope you will enjoy this episode of Founded Beauty and if you do, please share it with a friend who...

From overcoming his acne struggles to revolutionizing skincare, I sit down with founder and CEO of Peace Out Skincare, Enrico Frezza, to discuss how he built his iconic pimple patches.  In this episode, we discuss his journey, how he created the acne dot, the easy one-step solution to skincare, and the struggles he overcame along the way.  His journey is so inspiring, so I hope you enjoy...

Introducing the one and only, Jules Von Hep: tanning expert, champion of body positivity and inclusivity, co-founder of Isle of Paradise and a brilliant podcaster himself.  Today, we sit down and go deep into topics surrounding self-love, inner confidence and the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.  We discuss how tanning is for every skin tone, how the beauty industry is changing from e...

The queens of K-Beauty, Sarah Lee and Christine Chang, founded the world recognized Korean skincare brand Glow Recipe.  From their appearance on Shark Tank to now creating one of the best-selling brands at Sephora, their story is truly an impressive one.  We discuss the influence of Korean beauty in today’s world, working with loved ones and how going viral on TikTok impacted their busin...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Howard Murad to discuss how he became one of the world’s leading skin and health care authorities.  While he needs no introduction, Dr Murad is internationally recognized for his innovations in the science of skincare. He’s a board-certified dermatologist, trained pharmacist, author and professor. He’s also the founder of the world-renowned skincare compan...

Welcome to Founded Beauty! A podcast dedicated to the beauty entrepreneurs who’ve built some of the biggest brands today and where we learn exactly how they did it. We’ll cover some of their most intimate stories, their path to success, and how they overcame the obstacles along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.