Glam & Grow - Beauty Business Podcast

Pure and Cimple Founder, Preeti Luthra combined her passion for skincare and her 20 years of experience in the tech industry to develop a leading-edge minimalist skincare line. Backed by science, Pure and Cimple is natural and effective with pure ingredients and simple formulations. In today's episode, Preeti explains the story behind developing Pure and Cimple's launch product and the strategy be...

After an extensive career with many notable brands, Veronique Gabai felt called to build a brand inspired by where she spent her childhood years, the Côte d'Azur. Her namesake brand, Veronique Gabai , is an escape to the Mediterranean with products crafted with the best natural ingredients for your well-being. In today's episode, Veronique takes us through how she grew into a creative developer ro...

After recognizing that the beauty industry was creating unattainable standards for women, Wende Zomnir founded Urban Decay with a mission to knock down the door of the cosmetic world. And she did just that. Now, she's expanded to clean and sustainable beauty with caliray . caliray blends makeup with wellness and creates innovative formulas with innocent ingredients. In today's episode, Wende leads...

MERIT Beauty was launched in January 2021 and has already rapidly grown into a leading beauty brand that is sold in 800+ Sephora stores. Founded by Katherine Power (Founder of WhoWhatWear, Versed), MERIT has raised $20 million in Series A led by L Catterton. How did they achieve such rapid growth with a new brand? Founding SVP of Growth at MERIT, Aila Morin joins us to share exactly that. In this...

Marrying his two passions of painting and fashion and working behind-the-scenes at over 100 fashion weeks around the globe, Sébastien Tardif had a successful career as a Celebrity Makeup Artist. Now, he's using his expertise as Co-Founder and CEO of Veil Cosmetics , a beauty brand that focuses on weightless, breathable formulations that softly veil imperfections. In today's episode, Sébastien give...

While searching for skincare solutions for her own melanin-rich skin, Noelly Michoux started to question why the beauty industry takes a one-size-fits-all approach when skin is so diverse. She quickly realized that she was searching for a solution that did not exist, thus, leading her to launch 4.5.6 Skin and creating the world’s first skincare lab fully dedicated to studying the needs of darker s...

After becoming the 5th generation to take on the family's hotel, Susanne Kaufmann decided to launch a skincare line to be used in the hotel's spa. Serving as her inspiration for her namesake brand, the Austrian Alps provide key ingredients for Susanne Kaufmann skincare products. In today's episode, Susanne discusses the importance of trustworthy partnerships and product efficacy. Susanne also give...

After personally struggling with problematic skin for years, Camille Chulick decided to take matters into her own hands. She and her husband unexpectedly founded Averr Aglow , an all-natural results-driven skincare brand. Their focus is creating solutions for common skincare problems. In today's episode, Camille gives insight into Averr Aglow's development process and key experiences while buildin...

Prompted by her own experience with shopping for an engagement ring, Nicole Wegman unexpectedly decided to start her own jewelry brand. As Founder and CEO of Ring Concierge , Nicole seeks to continually disrupt an industry that has been historically dominated by men. In today's episode, Nicole Wegman gives insight into how the brand's omni-channel presence has allowed them to double its growth yea...

After starting her career as a marketer on The Oprah Winfrey Show and later working under famed Los Angeles based floral designer Eric Buterbaugh, Itika Oldwine-Grimble decided to launch her own floral business, Oldvine Florals . The brand is committed to designing blooming creations with a modern twist for the flowery landscape of L.A. In today's episode, Itika Oldwine-Grimble gives insight into...

With a background in strategic marketing, Andrew Bilski teamed up with Skin MD Dr. Sharad Paul to create Skin by Dr. Sharad . Together, this unique duo created the world's first medically-proven, fast acting, vegan anti-wrinkle, skin elixir. The brand focuses on providing mainstream consumers with preventative health and wellness using products that are clinically backed. In today's episode, Andre...

After spending over 20-years as a celebrity esthetician, Angela Caglia became fed up with the subpar products on the market. Thus, inspiring the creation of her namesake brand, Angela Caglia . The brand focuses on providing products with clean ingredients, clinical expertise, and transformative results. In today's episode, Angela gives insight into her career and brand inspired by European skincar...

Inspired by the healing power of the ocean, Allison McNamara founded MARA . Winner of Glossy Beauty Clean Beauty Brand and Glamour Beauty Award: Best Clean SPF you’ll see why Chrissy Teigen, Hailey Bieber, Molly Sims use MARA products to #SeatheGlow. In this episode, you’ll learn: Strategies for driving organic growth and collaborating with other brands Why and how MARA used algae in their formula...

Shea Marie is the founder and CEO of The Feelist , a luxury plant-powered beauty and skincare brand, and SAME, a luxury swim, resort, and activewear brand made in Los Angeles.  In this episode, you'll learn: How Shea manages her personal brand in addition to running the day-to-day of two high-growth brands The social media strategy that drove 500+ million impressions for The Feelist SAME’s direct-...

Andrea Abraham is a self-proclaimed "makeup junkie" who founded Woosh Beauty to fill a need that was missing in the beauty industry. In 2017, Woosh Beauty was launched in 150 ULTA Beauty stores. Her equally innovative and useful products empower women to feel confident without spending hours on their makeup. In this episode, you'll learn: Andrea's journey from self-proclaimed makeup junkie to inve...

Alexandra Cristin is the founder and CEO of Glam Seamless , which provides high-quality hair extensions for every budget. In 2012, Cristin launched her business buying extensions and packaging them herself, ultimately generating $100,000 in sales in her first year; today, Glam Seamless has been successfully acquired and Cristin is celebrating her 10th year in business as Founder & CEO of the brand...

Divya Gugnani is the co-founder of Wander Beauty , a high-growth beauty brand with a celebrity-cult following and 30+ beauty award wins in the last 5 years. In this episode, you'll learn: Starting the brand from scratch and growing rapidly with an innovative approach to product Beyond product and marketing, how Wander creates an overall end-to-end brand experience Staying true to their origins whi...

When Joanna Czech is not prepping Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker for the Met Gala or working with Kim Kardashian on SKKN, Czech is the founder and CEO of Joanna Czech Skin Care . From packaging to product, Czech has reimagined the standard skincare to a whole new level and has been hailed the “Rolls Royce” of skincare by her notable clients.  In this episode, you'll learn:  How Joanna becam...

After bootstrapping for the first nine years in business, Courtney Claghorn , CEO of Sugared + Bronzed , successfully scaled her once apartment-based company. Courtney's commitment to providing a streak-free, safe tanning experience has made her company one of the most sought-after in the industry. In this episode, you'll learn:  How Courtney took a chance on starting a business based on a skillse...

Being raised with the foundational principles of the winemaking world, April Gargiulo knew she had to bring the same craftsmanship and ethics of never cutting corners to the beauty industry. Fighting cystic acne, hyperpigmentation, and the inevitable skin changes from becoming a mother, April founded Vintner's Daughter , a performance-driven nutritional skincare company. It has organically taken t...

Shortly after accepting her new role with Olaplex , CEO JuE Wong fearlessly took the brand public during the pandemic. Since then, Olaplex has continued to pave the way in bond-building technology. In today’s episode, JuE gives insight into Olaplex’s innovative approach to hair care and how partnering with hair care professionals has caused the brand to thrive.  JuE also shares: The pros and cons...

After realizing the exclusivity of South Asian skin tones in the beauty industry, Bina Khan took it upon herself to fill this gap. Just B ’s mission is to create smart, multi-dimensional makeup that brings out the beauty of brown skin. Today, Bina explains the meaning behind the name and the philosophies behind the brand to celebrate women for who they are.  Bina also shares: Inventing processes f...

Having been a bridesmaid six times herself, Grace Lee saw an opportunity for aspirational bridesmaid dresses at affordable prices, and so she created Birdy Grey . Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer bridal brand on a mission to change the way women shop for their big day. In today’s episode, Grace gives insight into the idea behind the brand and her goal to take the pain points out of the bridesmai...

With their complementary backgrounds in finance and fashion, Founder Matthew Hoyle and Designer and Creative Director Cass Dimicco created Aureum Collective . Aureum Collective is a jewelry brand with a luxury feel at an accessible price point. All their pieces are designed with quality, versatility, and beauty in mind. In today’s episode, Matthew and Cass dive into creating an influencer brand an...

While looking for products to help his patients heal faster and better after various surgical and non-surgical treatments, 111SKIN Co-Founder Dr. Yannis Alexandrides discovered a gap in skincare. He and his wife, Eva , decided to team up with a group of leading scientists to formulate products that would address his patients’ needs.  Today, Yannis and Eva take us behind the scenes of their spouse-...