WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY

We were so excited to welcome Gina Kirschenheiter to our live recording and launch party for Facing the Seduction of Success, the recently released book inspired by our podcast. While the situations Gina faces on The Real Housewives of Orange County are obviously contrived, throughout her starring role on the show Gina has managed to face them in an open, vulnerable, and authentic way that clearly...

Join us as we welcome Rebecca Boston, chief marketing officer of True Botanicals, who shares reflections on her multifaceted journey. Themes touched on include leading by nurturing talent as a cheerleader rather than a critic, embracing opportunities whenever they’re presented, and giving 110% to any task, even If it’s just getting coffee. She also shares how, as the mother of three young sons, th...

It sounds simplistic to say we should all just do what we love. Well, duh! But it’s not that easy. Yet Lindsay McCormick was somehow able to shut out all the voices telling her to make money or seek security, and she just kept doing what she wanted to, changing focus and jobs a lot. To learn how one of those experiences became the springboard for her zero-waste personal care products company, make...

When she decided to move to LA, Shontay Lundy had no idea of where she was headed next. Cue 4 months of hiking, reflecting, and dreaming — a transformative period that birthed the idea for her life-changing brand, Black Girl Sunscreen. From not knowing where she would live, to becoming the creator and founder of her own brand, you never know where that next big risk will take you!  Have you heard?...

Leading a balanced life looks a little different for everyone, but for Shannon Goldberg, Founder and CEO of Izzy Zero Waste Beauty, balance looks like making sure your cup has enough water for you to drink from. An empty cup is just as useless as working a job you hate. She’s living out her passions, while also working hard at creating more sustainable options for beauty brands — all while have fu...

Alisa’s got a piggy bank full of pennies, collected for the realization of her biggest goals in life. At every step of her career journey - from working at a grocery store, to working as the Chief Commercial Officer at Rion, she’s made sure to evaluate whether these decisions contribute towards a bigger picture. She’s had to work hard to get where she is now, and part of that is making sure that e...

Tera Peterson is a master collector. Starting in childhood, Tera began to pick up important skills from her mother, and then from her first job, which paved the way towards her entrepreneurial career. She saw an opportunity to introduce a new product into the world of skincare, and with her mother and sister by her side, co-founded their handheld microcurrent brand, NuFace.

What happens when you decide to take your future into your own hands? Sinead Norenius-Raniere, VP of Product Management at Cision, did just that — and she’s all the much better for it. Working with social media influencers to help grow their platforms, Sinead is committed to innovating the landscape of content creation and branding on the internet. At first, her vision wasn’t understood, but she d...

She wants to see a change in the world and she isn’t going to wait on anyone else to do it. Using her passion for biology and stem-cell engineering, Carolina Reis Oliveira aims to develop products aimed at eradicating the harmful effects of biological aging. Harnessing the power of science to improve human health is of the utmost importance to her; a vision she realizes through OneSkin.  Brands/ P...

If there’s one thing the pandemic has taught Amy, it’s the power of finding joy in whatever you do. Founder and CEO of Madison Reed, Amy strives to find shades of joy in her life — beyond the stuff you put in your hair. Gratitude, falling for your work, and becoming friends with failure are all important ingredients on her list for success.    Brands/ People Mentioned:   Brownies - N/A Girl Scouts...

Building a business with longevity is a very fruitful yet challenging endeavor. Through Candid, Nick has managed to use his innovative eye to construct a brand that rethinks the way we view orthodontics. Learning from failure has been instrumental in his journey to helping build (and re-build) brands that push the envelope. Innovation is key.  Brands/ People Mentioned: Youtube - @YouTube Watch Wha...

He’s a dermatologist-in-training and a rising internet sensation. Everyone knows him as the very special Dr. Shah, but there’s more to the man behind the lab coat. Bouncing between residency and social media stardom, Dr. Muneeb Shah’s busy, yet fulfilling, schedule leaves him little time to do much else. Yet, through his hard-working and generous spirit, he’s still able to keep up with his patient...

She was determined to achieve her goals, and that she did. Summer Terry, Program Success Manager at Base Beauty, believes that anything can be achieved with enough tenacity, passion, and bold self-confidence. Very often, life requires you to be your own biggest cheerleader!

Working with the client to realize their vision, Anna Yoshida, the Program Success Manager at BBCA, has plenty of experience working the frontlines of customer service. Her career experience has strengthened her conviction that quality customer care and service are integral to building meaningful connections and successful business. #wherebrainsmeetbeauty @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast wherebrainsm...

Former intern at BBCA, Emily Horrego has set a new standard for working your way up. Now acting as the Senior Manager of Digital Marketing, Emily aims to inspire other interns to gain experience and confidence in the field. All experience, whether good or bad, is valuable experience!  #wherebrainsmeetbeauty @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast wherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

Samantha Bergmann and Christopher Carl are planning to expand and revolutionize the male skincare market, by promoting skincare as an act of self-care. From leadership styles, to purposefully stepping into your passion, Sam and Chris share their experience as co-founders of HETIME.  #wherebrainsmeetbeauty @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast wherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

There’s a method to the madness! Melissa Sperau’s rebellious attitude and need to be independent may have been a pain to some, but it allowed her to work her way up her own ladder by doing what made her happy, on her own terms. Learn how her drive and self-reliance propelled her into her role as the President of US Shiseido Americas Corporation. #wherebrainsmeetbeauty @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast...

How much of success is composed of luck? Stephanie Morimoto’s luck has certainly been of help, but it is not the only factor in determining success. In the few years that she’s worked with Asutra, she’s managed to secure a celebrity partnership, as well as relaunch the brand and its story – elevating it to another level.  #wherebrainsmeetbeauty @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast wherebrainsmeetbeauty.c...

Evelyn Subramaniam has mastered resilience. After a career in modeling, she’s learned how to take every ‘no’ in stride and build a ‘go for it!’ attitude. Learn how this quality, amongst others, helped inspire her brand Bija Essence.   #wherebrainsmeetbeauty @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast wherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

Sara Happ's love for beauty, media and entrepreneurship is inspiring, and it led to her taking a groundbreaking idea into fruition. Through the founding and management of her lip brand, Sara Happ Inc, she was able to see her vision come to life! #wherebrainsmeetbeauty @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast wherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

CEO of Face Reality, Jeremy Soine and I discuss working in places that recognize your humanity and what this means when developing a company culture that emphasizes collaboration over competition. When you do what you love, you’re not really ‘working’. You’ll want to listen to this inspirational leader and what he had to say!    #wherebrainsmeetbeauty @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast wherebrainsmeetb...

After becoming acquainted with one another through their day jobs at L’Oreal, Christine Chang and Sarah Lee founded the wildly popular Glow Recipe. Dive into this episode to get inspired by their clear vision for K-beauty and how their leadership style impacts the brand's success. #wherebrainsmeetbeauty @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast wherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

I’m fortunate to have been able to get a moment to speak with the very busy Emily Perez, Director of Safety, Regulatory Claims, Micro Acquisition, and Integration at L’Oreal and the Founder of Latinas in Beauty. Oscillating between her many different jobs, Emily becomes a great example of how far your passions can take you.  #wherebrainsmeetbeauty @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast wherebrainsmeetbeaut...

We’re going back to the basics with my guest this week, Robyn Watkins. Starting her journey as a prospective makeup artist turned product developer, Robyn always had a knack for beauty. After being mentored by some of the greats, she set her sights towards developing products the classical way, and eventually towards launching her own company, Holistic Beauty Group!   #wherebrainsmeetbeauty @where...

Aspiring fashion designer, turned film director, turned business-woman, Sarah Willersdorf shares with me her challenges being a full-time mother and employee, as well as adapting to life post-COVID. She also helps to define what ‘luxury goods’ really means in today’s age of democratized beauty. Have a listen! #wherebrainsmeetbeauty @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast wherebrainsmeetbeauty.com