Glam & Grow - Beauty Business Podcast

Lindsay Silberman is no stranger to being a guest at luxury hotels across the globe as a lifestyle blogger and former magazine editor covering travel and beauty for outlets like Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, Town & Country, Elle Decor, and GQ. In 2020, she decided to bring the scents of  five-star hotels home, creating her home fragrance line Hotel Lobby Candle. Made with an all-natural soy wax...

Carina, who started creating fragrances at the young age of 13, is the visionary founder behind Dedcool, the contemporary fragrance brand renowned for its gender-neutral, nontoxic, vegan, biodegradable scents and fun branding. With a passion for sustainability and innovation, Chaz has revolutionized the fragrance industry by creating artisanal scents that resonate with modern consumers. Her journe...

Therabody has swiftly emerged as a frontrunner in the wellness industry, renowned for its innovative approach to pain relief and muscle recovery. With a diverse range of products such as percussive therapy devices and vibrating foam rollers, Therabody delivers cutting-edge solutions tailored to athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals seeking holistic wellness in the comfort of their home. T...

Beautyblender is the revolutionary makeup tool that has single handedly changed the beauty game.  Founded by Rea Ann Silva, a highly sought after 20 year veteran Hollywood makeup artist, Beautyblender gained widespread recognition for its iconic egg-shaped sponge design, which ensures flawless and streak-free application. Silva's vision was to create a versatile, easy-to-use tool that would simpli...

From a background in finance and fashion, Natalie definitely did not have a conventional beauty background. As an avid product junkie, Natalie became enamored with the beauty industry and decided to follow her passion. In 2015, WinkyLux was born. Winky Lux, the clean, joyful beauty brand that has definitely captured your attention in the makeup aisles of Target, has become a staple in the beauty s...

Cherie’s vision is universal access to cleaner, sustainable period care, and she is helping to create a world in which that is possible. A fierce advocate for blending for-profit and nonprofit models, she embraces the B Corp standard as the future of corporate responsibility. Saalt, a certified B Corp and women’s period care brand, allocates 2% of revenue to donate improved period care, impacting...

"The Inkey List" has rapidly risen to prominence as a skincare brand renowned for its dedication to delivering affordable and potent skincare solutions. Adopting a minimalist philosophy, the brand distinguishes itself by crafting uncomplicated products featuring key ingredients tailored to address specific skincare concerns. Transparency is the cornerstone of The Inkey List's ethos, evident in the...

Founded in 2018 after being inspired by a recent trip to Bali, Emily Hamilton set out to capture the magic of the island with her beauty products. Combining tropical ingredients with advanced science and innovation, it’s no surprise Coco & Eve's now has multi-award-winning hair, tan, and body products. With a commitment to sustainability, the brand sources Balinese ingredients like coconut oil, co...

Carbon Theory is the skincare brand recognized for its innovative and simplistic approach to acne treatment. Developed in the UK in Philip’s kitchen sink, the brand gained popularity for its signature Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Breakout Control Cleansing Bar. This cleansing bar is formulated with activated charcoal and tea tree oil, known for their purifying and antibacterial properties, offering a t...

Before joining JMclaughlin, Mary, a fashion powerhouse mother of three, worked for some of the most recognized brands of all time including Ralph Lauren, GAP and Victoria’s Secret. Mary brings her clear vision for growth and her love of the brand to JMcLaughlin, the renowned American lifestyle brand celebrated for its timeless and sophisticated clothing and accessories. Established in 1977 by sibl...

Catherine Magee has created a career launching aspirational brands and products designed intentionally for women. As a former executive and CEO of multiple fasting-growing community-driven beauty brands like bareMinerals and theBalm, Catherine knew it was time for her own venture. As Co-founder of Playground, Catherine uses her passion for creating exceptional brands to build a company centered ar...

Violette_FR, born out of Violette's meteoric rise in the beauty industry, gained recognition after being featured by Vogue France. With an impressive career working with renowned brands like Dior, La Mer, Estee Lauder, and Guerlain, Violette decided to venture into her own creative space. In 2016, she launched her YouTube channel, fostering a vibrant community of beauty enthusiasts. 2021 marked th...

Long known as the beauty industry’s “secret weapon”, Colleen spent much of her career behind the scenes developing acclaimed products for dermatologists, estheticians, and well-renowned global beauty brands. With over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry, Colleen has refined her ability to combine science and technology with botanicals and luxury skincare with her namesake line, Colleen R...

REN Clean Skincare is the renowned brand celebrated for its commitment to clean and sustainable skincare solutions. Established with the philosophy that skincare should be free from potentially harmful ingredients, REN has gained a loyal following for its focus on purity and effectiveness. The brand places a strong emphasis on eco-friendly practices while striving for carbon neutrality. REN Skinca...

Chriselle Lim is a prominent “OG” fashion and beauty influencer known for her captivating, honest presence in the digital sphere. As a seasoned content creator, Lim has amassed a substantial following on various social media platforms, where she shares her expertise in styling, fashion trends, and beauty tips. After years of promoting and highlighting other brands, it was time for Chriselle's next...

At 32, shortly after welcoming beautiful twin babies, founder Hillary Peterson was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She considered this a wake-up call to reassess her overall health. Discovering her beauty products were ridden with toxins, Hillary was shocked by the lack of stringent regulations safeguarding health. Unable to find toxin-free skincare that met her standards, she took matters into her...

Born out of years spent searching for answers about her skin and frustrated from trying to heal persistent dry patches, Allie’s "aha moment" came after fertility testing, when she finally learned that she had an underactive thyroid—the cause of her skin issues. Allie founded Veracity to find a solution that uncovers root causes of issues, big and small, and puts women on a path to better skin and...

Perelel is the first prenatal vitamin brand co-founded by an OB/GYN, revolutionizing pre and postnatal health. Alex joins the show to share her health journey, recounting her experience during her first pregnancy and her disappointment with the lack of transparency and education in the prenatal vitamin market. Frustrated, she took the initiative to create her own prenatal regimen, giving rise to P...

Founded in 2014, NUDESTIX is the global beauty brand that pioneered the minimalist beauty movement. . Launched by Taylor Frankel, alongside her mother and sister Ally, Nudestix has gained popularity for its innovative approach to makeup, offering multipurpose “stix” designed for easy, effortless, use on the go. The brand focuses on enhancing individual features with a minimalistic aesthetic, promo...

Moroccanoil, the globally renowned brand known for its luxurious hair and beauty products, is enriched with the nourishing benefits of Argan oil, which is harvested in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Born from Carmen’s experience with a hair treatment while traveling, she knew she had to share this with the world. With a commitment to providing high-quality, sulfate-free hair care products, Morocc...

Julie Nguyen founded Methodology after years suffering from health issues like eczema, acne, and weight gain. She discovered that she could heal herself with the power of food. Her hectic investment banking schedule, combined with food sensitivities, led her to try various meal prep services, only to be left disappointed with the quality. She knew there had to be a better option. That’s when she f...

After years of suffering from many health issues that are “taboo,” Beatrice Dixon had a vision to not only heal herself, but realized she had to develop a better way for women to take control of their feminine health. Born from a dream from an ancestor and a recipe out of her kitchen, The Honey Pot is the brand that has revolutionized the feminine hygiene industry. The brand garnered attention for...

With a background in mathematics and drug design, Dr. Madhavi Gavini and her co-founder Rathi Srinivas were the perfect duo to found Droplette. Droplette has pioneered the beauty and skincare space by revolutionizing the way we think about skincare delivery. The brand's innovative approach centers around its patented technology, which transforms active ingredients into micro-sized droplets that pe...

Jordan Harper had spent 10 years seeing patients as a Nurse Practitioner when she noticed an undeniable pattern: they were almost all overwhelmed and confused when it came to skincare.  She realized it was time to simplify skincare based around the premise “less, but better.” With this approach, she not only educated her patients, but also started posting skincare tips and tricks to Instagram, whi...

At age 22, Zara began her entrepreneurial journey with leather handbags, but it was what was inside the leather bag that made her stand out. After being discovered by Neiman Marcus for repurposing her handbag's spandex lining into pencil cases, Zara knew she wanted to start a brand that promotes happiness and comfort for an active lifestyle. Today, Terez is a top "active lifestyle" brand that is d...