The Beauty Manifest

On this episode of The Beauty Manifest, host Melinda - former Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker - sits down with Cheree Ashley, founder and CEO of Osier Wellness. Cheree shares her inspiring journey of overcoming addiction, shares how she sees beauty and mental health being related, and explores what it means to create influence. Cheree Ashley is the founder...

On this episode of The Beauty Manifest, host Melinda - former Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker - sits down with Esmeralda Hernandez, founder of Beauty Creations. Esmeralda shares her inspiring journey of building a family legacy from the ground up, reflecting on the sacrifices she and her mother made along the way and what it means to stay true to your inne...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, former Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Kendra Kolb Butler, founder and formulator of Alpyn Beauty. They discuss Kendra’s impressive career in NYC, how she left to build her own brand, and what it means to bet on yourself.  A move to Jackson Hole, WY, to open a beauty apothecary uprooted everything...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Dahvi Shira, Los Angeles-based writer and journalist. They discuss Dahvi’s unexpected career pivots as well as her experiences with ADHD and Trichotillomania.  Dahvi Shira is a Los Angeles–based writer and journalist covering beauty, wellness, and more. Her work has...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Tisha Thompson, founder of LYS Beauty. They discuss the purpose driven work and the importance of representation and how it relates to imposter syndrome. Tisha Thompson, founder and CEO of LYS Beauty, is a beauty industry veteran with over 20 years of experience dev...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda Solares, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Josie Maran, founder of Josie Maran Beauty. They discuss the power of the matriarchy and manifestation through Josie’s vulnerability, sharing her own life experiences and the journey that brought her to where she is today.  Josie Maran is a model, entreprene...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Vanessa Santos Leon, Forbes Most Powerful Women of Latin America honoree, a Kennedy Center inaugural entrepreneur award recipient, and extraordinary business builder. They discuss what it is like re-building personally and professionally, discovering your authentic...

Welcome to The Beauty Anonymous, a series within The Beauty Manifest podcast where we dive even deeper into the connection between beauty and mental health. In each episode, licensed mental health expert Dr. Christine Coleman answers real questions and discusses topics submitted by our listeners—no filters, no judgment, just honest conversations. Whether you’re struggling with self-image, identity...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Becca Guzmán, entrepreneur and co-host of the Between Generations podcast. They discuss what it is like setting boundaries, how hard comparison can be, and the importance of self-love.  Becca Guzman is a producer, storyteller, and entrepreneur. As a founder of Richi...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, shares about going on Good Morning America and doing press professionally and how experiences can impact her nervous system. Melinda Solares began her beauty career at Sephora in the Makeup Merchandising Department, collaborating with some of the industry’s fastest-growing brands to develo...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Eddie Motta, therapist-in-training and skincare content creator. They discuss what it has been like for Eddie becoming a therapist, being a content creator, and Eddie vulnerably shares his coming out experience. Eddie Motta is a skincare creator, wellness enthusiast...

Welcome to The Beauty Anonymous, a new series within The Beauty Manifest podcast where we dive even deeper into the connection between beauty and mental health. In each episode, licensed mental health expert Dr. Christine Coleman answers real questions and discusses topics submitted by our listeners—no filters, no judgment, just honest conversations. Whether you’re struggling with self-image, iden...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, founder of Chillhouse. They discuss being an entrepreneur and how childhood has impacted Cyndi’s career.  Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton is a trailblazing Latina entrepreneur who launched Chillhouse in NYC to redefine the modern self-care experience. In...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Amy Liu, founder of Tower28 Beauty. They discuss exploring psychics, using intuition, and changing the beauty industry for good. Amy Liu is the founder and CEO of Tower28 Beauty, a clean, sensitive-skin–safe beauty brand inspired by California beach culture. After s...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Glowissima founders, Cynthia Bailey, model, actress, and entrepreneur, and Dana Hill-Robinson, beauty industry innovator. They discuss being co-founders and friends and how their childhood experiences have helped shape who they have become. Cynthia and Dana co-found...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Judith Martinez, social impact leader and host. Judith and Melinda talk about breaking the cycle of generational trauma, the importance of self-care, and purpose-driven work. Judith Martinez is a social impact leader, storyteller, and cultural architect shaping the...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Sonia Ramos, Digital Creator and Pro Reviewer. Sonia and Melinda talk about being unapologetically authentic and becoming more vulnerable. Sonia Ramos is a Los Angeles–based beauty creator known for her candid, no-filter approach to skincare and makeup — especially...

Welcome to The Beauty Anonymous, a new series within The Beauty Manifest podcast where we dive even deeper into the connection between beauty and mental health. In each episode, licensed mental health expert Dr. Christine Coleman answers real questions and discusses topics submitted by our listeners—no filters, no judgment, just honest conversations. Whether you’re struggling with self-image, iden...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Aliyah Orozco, TV host, sports reporter, and content creator. Aliyah and Melinda talk about living with chronic illness and working in a male-dominated industry. Aliyah Orozco is a Gen Z Latina TV host, sports reporter, and content creator with a career at the inter...

Welcome to The Beauty Anonymous, a new series within The Beauty Manifest podcast where we dive even deeper into the connection between beauty and mental health. In each episode, licensed mental health expert Dr. Christine Coleman answers real questions and discusses topics submitted by our listeners—no filters, no judgment, just honest conversations.  Whether you’re struggling with self-image, ide...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Danessa Myricks, founder and CEO of Danessa Myricks Beauty, professional makeup artist, photographer, and educator. Danessa and Melinda talk about building a brand through community, how to use your intuition with data, and how self-growth fuels success. Danessa Myr...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, interviews Marissa Schroeder, beauty industry professional. Marissa and Melinda talk about working at Sephora, finding self-motivation and self-belief, and the vulnerability they share in their friendship. Tori is a dynamic digital creator making waves in the beauty world. With four years...

The Beauty Anonymous — A New Series from The Beauty Manifest! Welcome to The Beauty Anonymous, a new series within The Beauty Manifest podcast where we dive even deeper into the connection between beauty and mental health. In each episode, licensed mental health expert Dr. Christine Coleman answers real questions submitted by our listeners—no filters, no judgment, just honest conversations. Whethe...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, interviews Dr. Courtney Tracy, aka “The Truth Doctor.” Dr. Courtney and Melinda talk about the importance of processing feelings, her work consulting Lili Reinhart’s skincare brand, Personal Day, and the deep connection between beauty and mental health. USC-trained psychotherapist Dr. Cour...

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, interviews Tori Lerma, digital creator and makeup artist. Tori and Melinda talk about self-image, public image, and body image. Tori is a dynamic digital creator making waves in the beauty world. With four years of experience as a Beauty Advisor at Sephora, she has honed her makeup artistr...