Host Mimi Banks is joined by Jenn Chiba, the Founder and CEO of House of Lashes. Jenn shares her journey of building a successful beauty brand while balancing motherhood. She discusses the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, the importance of community and values in her business, and her commitment to philanthropy. Jenn emphasizes the signi…

Host April Franzino is joined by Jasmina Agonovic, Founder of Arcaea, shares her unique journey from studying engineering at MIT to becoming a beauty brand founder. She discusses her passion for innovation in the beauty industry, the creation of her company Arkea, and the launch of her fragrance brand Future Society, which focuses on reviving scent…

Host Mimi Banks is joined by Nicole Collins and Corey Weiss, the Co-Founders of 213 Deli. They share their journey from their beginnings at IPSY to launching their innovative mobile-first platform. They discuss the evolution of beauty marketing, the importance of relationships in business, and how 213 Deli aims to revolutionize the beauty shopping …

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Gregory McDonald, the Founder and CEO of Bathorium. Greg shares his journey of creating a unique bath experience that emphasizes self-care and wellness. He discusses the importance of high-quality ingredients, the brand's media highlights, and strategies for customer acquisition. Greg also introduces h…

In this episode of Beauty is Your Business, host Jessica Quick interviews Mark Menning, CEO and Co-Founder of MARK Los Angeles, a skincare brand that leverages pharmaceutical-grade science, particularly focusing on flavonoids. Mark shares his journey from the pharmaceutical industry to skincare, emphasizing the importance of clinical trials and inn…

Host April Franzino is joined this week by Anna Teal, the CEO of Grown Alchemist. Anna shares her journey in the beauty industry and the brand's focus on harnessing the power of nature and biotech ingredients. Grown Alchemist has formed partnerships with Equinox and REVIV to offer holistic wellness experiences. The brand's retail strategy varies by…

Host Mimi Banks is joined by Lisa Goodman, the Founder of GoodSkin Clinics. Lisa discusses her unique approach to beauty and healthy aging. She emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to aesthetics, focusing on the root causes of aging and creating personalized healthy aging plans. Lisa also talks about the challenges of re-educating clien…

Melissa Palmer, Co-Founder and CEO of OSEA, shares the story of the brand's genesis and its connection to the ocean. The brand has stayed true to its core beliefs and philosophy since its launch in 1996, focusing on clean ingredients and sustainability. Melissa discusses how the brand has evolved over the years, including the shift to online sales …

Host Mimi Banks is joined by Basma Hameed, the Founder of BASMA Beauty. Basma shares her unique background story and journey in the beauty industry. After suffering from a kitchen accident that left her with third-degree burns on half of her face, Basma discovered the power of makeup at a young age. She later developed a scar camouflage treatment a…

Jessica Quick, of Buzz Beaute sits down with Amy Welsman, the Founder and CEO of Paume Handcare. Amy shares her journey of starting a hand sanitizer brand and the challenges she faced. She discusses the genesis of Paume and how being a new mom inspired her to create a more luxurious and enjoyable hand sanitizer. She talks about the go-to-market str…

Host April Franzino is joined by Karissa Bodnar, the Founder and CEO at Thrive Causemetics. She shares her journey in the beauty industry and the mission behind her brands. Karissa emphasizes the importance of giving back and creating products that solve problems for consumers. She also discusses the challenges she faced in building her business an…

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Rachel Shallowitz, President of LAWLESS Beauty. Rachel shares her journey in the beauty industry, how she started her career behind the Bobby Brown counter and worked her way up to her current position. She emphasizes the importance of relationships in the beauty industry and how LAWLESS Beauty focuses…

Host Mimi Banks is joined by Laurie Lam, the Chief Brand Officer of e.l.f. Cosmetics. Laurie shares her journey in the beauty industry, from starting as a teenager working at an Estee Lauder counter to her current role at e.l.f. She discusses the importance of guts, curiosity, and asking questions in her career. She also talks about e.l.f.’s focus …

Host April Franzino is joined by Martina Halloran Joseph, CEO of Dr. Hauschka Skincare USA, shares her unconventional journey in the beauty industry, the brand's unique ethos, and its commitment to community impact. She discusses the brand's focus on natural, sustainable products and the importance of transparency in the industry. Martina emphasize…

Host Mimi Banks is joined by Leslie Ann Hall, the CEO and Founder of Iced Media. Leslie shares insights on TikTok Shop and live streaming on TikTok. She discusses the democratization of distribution, the potential of TikTok Shop as a sales channel, and the importance of stakeholder involvement for success on TikTok. Leslie also emphasizes the need …

Doreen Arbel, General Manager of Charlotte Tilbury North America, shares her career journey and the importance of passion and hard work in the beauty industry. She started her career in advertising and then moved to Paris to work at L'Oreal. She worked on various brands and categories, gaining valuable experience in global roles and in the field. D…

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined this week by Carly Broderick, the Founder and CEO of Miles Personal Care. Carly discusses the development and marketing of her brand, which focuses on creating deodorants and personal care products for teens and tweens. Carly shares her background in the beauty industry and how she came up with the idea f…

Cassandra Thurswell, Founder and CEO of Kitsch, shares her journey of building a successful beauty brand. She started with hand-making knotted hair elastics and selling them door-to-door, eventually expanding into other hair accessories, satin pillowcases, and haircare products. Kitsch's focus on sustainability and small behavior changes has resona…

Jamie Greenberg, celebrity makeup artist and founder of Jamie Makeup, shares her journey in the beauty industry and the process of getting celebrities ready for the red carpet. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and authenticity in creating the perfect look. Jamie also discusses her own beauty line and the challenges of product developm…

Jesse Bartley, Chief Commercial Officer of Scent Beauty, discusses the evolution of the fragrance industry and the unique approach of Scent Beauty. The company initially focused on direct-to-consumer fragrance but later pivoted to become an omnichannel company. Bartley emphasizes the importance of partnerships with retailers and the need to create …

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Alicia Grande, the CEO and Founder of Grande Cosmetics. Alicia discusses the beginnings of Grande Cosmetics, starting with the discovery of a lash-enhancing product and the journey to bring it to market. Alicia talks about the strategic moves and milestones that propelled the company's growth, includin…

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beauté is joined by Angela Caglia, the Founder of Angela Caglia Skincare. Angela discusses the journey of building her luxury skincare brand. She shares the influence of Barbara Streisand and the importance of utilizing her clientele base, and she introduces the Cell Forté serum and the science behind it. Instagram: https…

Kate Foster, co-founder and CEO of The Outset, shares her journey in the beauty industry and the building of her brand. She discusses her early career working at CEW and Victoria's Secret, her transition to fashion and return to beauty, and the inspiration behind The Outset. Kate also talks about the challenges faced during the pandemic, the brand'…

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Jessica Stevenson and Jayme Jenkins, the Founders of Everest. They discuss their category-defining innovation in the beauty industry. They share the genesis of Everist, the competitive landscape and the surprises they encountered as beauty founders, and what is next for the brand. Instagram: https://ww…

Host April Franzino sits down with Sarah Potempa, a celebrity hairstylist and the CEO of Beachwaver Co. Sarah shares stories about her career as a celebrity hairstylist, and working on photoshoots. She also discusses how she came up with the idea for the original Beachwaver and the challenges she faced while getting it produced. Sarah also tells us…

Host Mimi Banks is joined this week by Julien Bouzitat, the General Manager at LaNeige & Innisfree. He discusses coming to the United States from France, and some of the differences in the business culture that he encountered, and how he adapted. Julien also discusses the role that social media has played in building global brands. Instagram: https…

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Kamal Kaur, the Founder and Principal Regulatory Consultant at The Cosmetic Regulator. Kamal breaks down some of the confusing regulatory points for consumers when it comes to beauty products and brands. She talks about the differences between EU regulations and state and federal regulations in the Uni…

Host Mimi Banks is joined by Injector Chris Bustamante, the Founder of Lushful Aesthetics. Chris talks about opening his own practice two years ago, the growth the business has experienced and how he displays his work on social media to target a niche audience. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

Host Mimi Banks is joined this week by Chris Payne, the CEO of Jane Iredale. Chris discusses his career path, including his days at L’Oréal. He also discusses how he fell in love with the professional channel because of the ability to discover products and techniques. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.com/listener f…

Host April Franzino is joined this week by Carolyn Aronson, the Founder of It’s a 10 Haircare. Carolyn discusses her early career behind the chair where she found herself frustrated by how she had to use multiple products to get the result she desired. And how that inspired her to set out to create a product that was multifunctional. Instagram: htt…

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined this week by Philip B, the Founder of Philip B. Hair Care. Philip discusses what motivated him to start formulating products over 30 years ago. He talks about the personal relationships he has formed with his clients and his he passion to provide healthy scalp solutions to those who suffer from affliction…

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Priyanka Ganjoo, the Founder of Kulfi. Priyanka discusses her early career working in the corporate beauty industry, and how that experience shed light on the lack of representation for the South Asian community in the beauty industry. She tells us how she launched Kulfi to reframe how makeup is viewed…

Host Mimi Banks is joined by Derrick Booker, the Senior Vice President and Head of Brands for Thayers Natural Brands at L’Orèal.Derrick discusses his career and his journey of discovery, from starting in microbiology to ending up in brand management. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

Host April Franzino is joined by Aya Kanai, the Head of Editorial and Creative at Google Shopping. Aya discusses a new project called the Google Holiday 100, a list of gift ideas based on Google search trends. She also shares some of the trending gift ideas in the beauty category. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.c…

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Oliver Garfield, the CEO of Cos Bar. Oliver discussed the history of Cos Bar, how he decided to get involved with the company, and the process of going from brick and mortar to omnichannel. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Host April Franzino is joined by Bee Shapiro, the Founder of Ellis Brooklyn. Bee talks about how her career covering beauty for the New York Times helped her fall in the love with the beauty industry. She also discusses how having her first child led to her cleaning up her beauty routine, and in doing so, made her realize that there were not enough…

Host David Pirrotta is joined this week by Erin Kleinberg, the Founder and CEO of SIDIA. Erin discusses her journey as a serial entrepreneur and her latest venture SIDIA. She talks about how SIDIA was built to honor her Grandmother and use her generational lessons to create this lifestyle brand. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ S…

On this weeks' show, we take a listen to a conversation that David Pirrotta had with Sasha Plavsic, the Founder of Ilia Beauty. Sasha discusses the value and importance of providing clean makeup to the masses. You can also hear more of David on his podcast, Living in a Materiae World, where he interviews established beauty icons and industry leader…

David Pirrotta hosts this week’s episode of Beauty is Your Business. David is an industry veteran that has helped build numerous brands, and is the Founder of Materiae. David also has his own popular podcast, Living in a Materiae World: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-in-a-materiae-world/id1582082562 He is joined by Alicia Yoon, the Fo…

Host Jessica Quick is joined by Wene Zomnir, the Founder and CEO of Caliray. Wende cofounded Urban Decay in 1996 and helped turn it into a legacy brand. After that success, Wende discusses her next chapter, and why she decided to launch her new beauty project, Caliray. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.com/listener …

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Tamara Bakir, the Founder and CEO of Manifest Beauty. Tamara discusses why she saw a need for a natural, clean lip plumping product. She talks about the journey of going from a concept to delivering a final product that won the 2023 Cosmo Trends Award. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow…

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Nicole Frontera, the CEO of Nicole Frontera Beauty. Nicole talks about the massive growth the last few years in the MedSpa industry. She discusses how the industry has changed, how it has become more accessible, and what brands can do to build a successful partnership with MedSpas. Instagram: https://w…

Host April Franzino is joined by Kristen Kjaer Weis, the Founder of Kjaer Weis. Kristen discusses her career working for some of the most renowned fashion magazines and what made her decide to launch her own brand. She talks about her experience with natural environments and her knowledge of beauty that she used to become a pioneer in organic, luxu…

Host Mimi Banks is joined by Maria Dempsey, the CEO of Love Wellness. Maria talks about her career in the beauty industry and her new role as CEO of Love Wellness. She also discusses the mission of the brand to provide accessible, safe and effective products for the gut, brain and vagina. Areas that have typically been either overlooked or stigmati…

Host April Franzino is joined this week by Laney Crowell, the Founder and CEO of Saie. Laney talks about her start in the beauty industry and how what she learned made her want to make beauty better. She discusses being influenced by listening to what their community wanted in their products, and how the brand got its name: You “Saie it, we create …

Hosts Jessica Quick and Denise Dente of Buzz Beaute are joined by Giorgos Tsetis, the Founder of Nutrafol. Giorgos discusses the strategies that Nutrafol implements to create connections with their customers. He also discusses how as the company succeeds they continue to evolve to keep up the momentum. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybiz…

Host Mimi Banks is joined by Katie Welch, the Chief Marketing Officer at Rare Beauty. She discusses how she became the CMO for Selena Gomez’s beauty brand. She talks about how she used social media platforms to connect with their community and helped create a brand that was purpose-driven and worked to make a difference in mental health. Instagram:…

Host April Franzino is joined this week by Jen Shane, the Co-Founder of INNBEAUTY Project. She discusses how a regular, clean beauty skincare regimen can be cost prohibitive for many households. And how she and her co-founder set out to use their industry experience to create a clean & effective skincare that didn’t break the bank. Instagram: https…

Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined by Jay and Alison Carroll, the Founders of Wonder Valley. They discuss the origin of Wonder Valley, the role that olive oil plays in their products, and how they built Wonder Valley into a lifestyle brand. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/ See omnystudio.com/listener f…

Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined this week by Jim Valenzuela, the Founder and CEO of V’s Barbershop. Jim talks about his fondness for going to classic barbershops as a kid, and how when he had a son, couldn’t find the same classic local barbershop, so he decided to launch his own. Jim also talks about franchising the b…