MIXST MESSAGES by Tara Cohen

Lucy Thorpe is a copywriter and beauty expert who specialises in working with beauty brands, retailers, publications, and industry specialists. This ranges from start-ups that are at the beginning of their journey, right through to established, global beauty businesses. She shares tips and insights on the beauty industry on Linkedin and her website.

Laura McCann is the Founder and CEO of Adoratherapy. Laura invites us on a journey of healing through breath and intention using all-natural essential oil-based fragrances. After many years as a successful entrepreneur in fashion, retail, and tech, Laura experienced major health issues culminating from years of stress. On her journey to recovery, she opened herself to healing her mind, body, and s...

Tinamarie Brown-Joseph, LCSW, MPH is a dedicated psychotherapist from New York City with a wealth of experience collaborating closely with healthcare experts. Her focus lies in helping individuals unravel the intricate layers of their concerns, delving into underlying issues, managing anxiety, and addressing maladaptive behaviors. Her passion is working with others to facilitate a journey of self-...

Maddie McGuire is an actor, writer, filmmaker, and voice-over artist with over a decade of experience working in the entertainment industry. Upon stumbling into the world of commercial voiceover, she's found success working as the brand voice for Volkswagen, Hotels Tonight, Old Navy, Shutterfly, and Comcast Xfinity to name a few. She's a certified life coach and launched her business, The Performe...

Julie Lindh is revolutionizing the skin and wellness industry with her natural, ageless solutions. From creating a unique collection of Skincare products to developing an innovative skin treatment menu, she helps clients achieve clear, glowing complexions and youthful skin without invasive procedures. With countless loyal followers testifying that their skin has been transformed by following "The...

Maureen Brown 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 doctor's 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)!

Davlyn Mosley is the founder of Namesake Skincare - the perfect answer for those looking for dermatologist-approved skincare essentials specifically made for skin of color. The Tufts University graduate and former Marketing Tech Executive was inspired to create the brand based upon her experiences with her mother, a board-certified dermatologist, and a desire to support the uniqueness of skin of c...

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by Xeba and Tara in this episode are non-medical. If any viewers or followers are experiencing gut issues, please consult a physician for advice. About Xeba:Her journey with persistent gut illness inspired Xeba Zareie to transition from TV & Film Development, to tell a story through a snack idea. She dreamt of this idea every morning while making oatmeal to meet...

Sari Sternschein is the President of Qosmedix, a family-owned business founded by her father, Stuart Herskovitz in 1987. Sari has worked in the beauty industry for over 20 years for prestigious companies such as Clarins and The Estée Lauder Companies. She also holds a Master’s degree in Cosmetics & Fragrance Marketing & Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Candice, a disruptive Circular Economy leader with more than a decade of experience, is currently the Senior Business Partnerships Manager at rePurpose Global, addressing global plastic pollution and fostering social co-benefits in marginalized communities. Previously, she led the Community Partnerships team at a major U.S. non-profit combating food waste and hunger. At TerraCycle, she spearheaded...

After years of rising through several of the largest companies in the beauty industry, Kayla Childress launched Mindful Luxury to put her executive leadership talents to work for her clients. Now, Kayla gives emerging brands a path toward broader success, and in turn, she exposes her spa clients to exciting and enriching products that delight their customers, plus keen expert insight that helps th...

Alexa Whittington has over 11+ years of experience in talent and entertainment-related businesses. Over the last decade, she focused heavily on talent management, production, and business development where she had the opportunity to work closely with some of the best in the business, including A-list celebrities, directors, musicians, content creators, brands, and more.

Olivia Scott is an actress and model originally from Chicago, IL. She has modeled for brands like Tommy Bahamas, Redken, Stila Cosmetics, and has also been on the cover of The Amazing Spider-Man comic book playing Black Cat. You can watch her act in Project Dorothy which is now streaming on Amazon Prime.

Liz Olivier is a highly sought-after celebrity makeup artist known for creating iconic looks that grace the red carpet and magazine covers. With a career spanning more than two decades, Liz has worked with A-list clients, from Hollywood stars like Leonardo DiCaprio and Catherine Zeta-Jones to top models like Helena Christensen and Maia Cotton. She is celebrated for her exceptional skill in enhanci...

Lynn Power is a long-time ad executive (formerly CEO of J. Walter Thompson NY) turned entrepreneur. She launched MASAMI, clean premium haircare in February 2020 and Conscious Beauty Collective, a group of 30+ indie beauty & wellness brands in 2021.

Kirsten works for the Mayor of London’s Culture & Creative Industries team. She leads a team that ensures culture, creativity and community are hardwired into the city. The team is responsible for the delivery of Creative Enterprise Zones, Creative Land Trust, Culture & Community Spaces at Risk, Fourth Plinth and Diversity in the Public Realm. Kirsten was a founding board member of London'...

Rachel Ten Brink is a General Partner and co-founder of Red Bike Capital, an early-stage Venture Capital fund based in New York that invests in Fintech, SAAS, and Health & Wellness. She is the co-founder of Scentibrd, a Y-Combinator-backed ecommerce subscription that raised $29 million in venture funding. Rachel was CMO/CRO leading Growth and Revenue, scaling the company to $100+ million in re...

Robin Albin is a serial brand innovator, strategist, storyteller and virtual Swiss Army Knife of creativity. She founded Insurgents to partner with courageous companies who want to break through barriers and bureaucratic BS to uncover new worlds of opportunity. Brands with chutzpah who are ready to do something bold and imaginative to shift the consumer mindset and move the marketplace.

Jessica Klein is an eCommerce and Digital Marketing Consultant and a twenty-year veteran in the digital space. She specializes in website launches and re-designs, SEO, SEM, affiliate marketing, email marketing, lifecycle programs & CRM strategy, conversion optimization, social media advertising, and analytics.

Craig Cichy is the Executive Director of the Social Impact Fund, a leading charitable organization offering fiscal sponsorship to change-makers in entertainment and beyond. He has accumulated over 30 years of experience and expertise in nonprofit governance, corporate philanthropy, grant-making, and project management. He has held positions at the MAC (Cosmetics) AIDS Fund, Fair and Just Prosecuti...

Omer Ibrahim, MD FAAD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained dermatologist who has completed a prestigious fellowship in cosmetic, laser, and dermatologic surgery at SkinCare Physicians in Boston, with clinical faculty from the Harvard, Yale, and Brown Departments of Dermatology. He completed his medical education at Yale University School of Medicine where he graduated with honors, after which...

In this episode of Mixst Messages, our guest Julie Howard turns the tables on Tara for a candid conversation where we get to learn more about our host Tara Cohen. About Julie Howard: Julie Howard is a Business Consultant and Leadership Coach with more than 25 years of Innovation, Marketing, and Strategy experience with some of the world’s most beloved brands; Clinique, Estee Lauder, MAC, Bath and...

Co-founder and COO at Womaness, Michelle Jacobs has spent her career building women's lifestyle brands from digital media, Real Simple magazine, and HSN focusing on building brands that meet the needs of today's women. She co-founded Womaness in 2019 to help bring modern solutions to women as they age through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Womaness has developed clinically tested and unique...

Jessica Parrish is the founder of Shedid & Parrish an award-winning salon range for curly & textured hair. Jessica prides herself on delivering an inclusive brand that strengthens & nourishes and it made for curls, so people can feel confident and inspired to love their hair the way it grows from their head. Jessica’s background as a mixed-race adoptee is at the heart of her drive, hav...

Janis Gardner Cecil, President, JGC Fine Art, New York, is an art advisor, curator and art historian with over 30 years of experience in the global fine art market. Cecil’s relationships with private collectors, corporations and institutions draw upon her in-depth knowledge and experience with international modern, post-war and contemporary art. Cecil's most recent curatorial project is the instal...