Shai Eisenman is the founder and CEO of Bubble, a skincare brand that is revolutionising the world of teenage skincare. With formulas backed by dermatologists, rooted in plants and perfected by science, Bubble has quickly become a Gen-Z-favourite. From going viral on TikTok to enlisting the help of thousands of teenagers to design the perfect product for teenage skin, Shai has created a truly unique brand - affordable, effective and fun. I’m so excited for you to hear her story today and hope yo...
Sep 16, 2021•41 min
In today’s episode, you’ll hear the story of how Cult Beauty grew from a start-up to one of the biggest beauty retailers in the UK. Alexia Inge co-founded Cult Beauty as a passionate, but frustrated beauty consumer, tired of being oversold products. These negative customer experiences drove her to make Cult Beauty the most ‘trusted’ beauty retailer in the world. Cult Beauty is known globally as THE place to find the ultimate hero products and trends the world of beauty has to offer so if you hav...
Sep 13, 2021•55 min
Jamika Martin is the founder of ROSEN Skincare, a clean beauty brand for people with acne-prone skin. After years of dealing with her own skin journey and seeing a lacklustre selection in the market, Jamika began formulating her own products while studying Business Economics at UCLA. A Forbes 30 Under 30 industry trailblazer on a mission, you can’t miss this episode. Stay tuned! Today I’m sitting down with Jamika to discuss her passion for building thoughtful and meaningful brands while finding ...
Sep 09, 2021•43 min
What began as a life-long obsession with freckles developed into years of research into creating the ‘perfect’ freckle. Remi Brixton found that there was no company that made what she was looking for, so she created it herself. Now CEO and founder of Freck Beauty, Remi has transformed the beautyscape, driving a movement of trailblazers with nothing less than a ride-or-die attitude towards originality. What was once an industry that was inclined to cover up freckles is now a community of make-up ...
Sep 06, 2021•54 min
In today’s episode, you are going to learn about how Lena Korres combined Greek tradition with cutting-edge science to create a brand that is bringing Greek beauty to the world. We hear the story about how she went from chemical engineer to beauty entrepreneur and how she built Korres, a natural beauty brand that combines some of nature's most powerful ingredients to deliver innovative skincare solutions. I hope you will enjoy this episode of Founded Beauty and if you do, please share it with a ...
Sep 02, 2021•52 min
After battling with acne-prone skin, Nicolas decided to take matters into his own hands. With a background in biomedical and pharmaceutical science, he was always fascinated with how the skin works as an organ. That curiosity led him to eventually launch, not just one, but TWO best-selling global skincare brands rooted in research and science. Today, I sit down with him to learn about his journey from biomedical sciences to advertising to beauty and how he took learnings from all three industrie...
Aug 30, 2021•53 min
Childhood best friends turned co-founders. Today, I sit down with Laura Schubert and Lillian Tung of Fur to learn about how they set out to create one of the first clean, mission-based body care companies that is spearheading the new and inclusive era of embracing body hair. We discuss how they work together while still remaining best friends, their journey on Shark Tank and how the idea of Fur came to be. Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Mon...
Aug 26, 2021•46 min
First, she helped brands like Summer Fridays, Drunk Elephant and Briogeo stand out with her own PR agency. Now, she is building her own beauty brand HoliFrog. Emily Parr’s journey is so inspiring with a unique perspective from both sides of brand building. We discuss the moments in her life that inspired her to start her situational skincare brand, her passion for holistic wellness, and how she balanced Poke PR and HoliFrog. Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new...
Aug 23, 2021•56 min
Lipstick innovator, former chief merchant of Sephora, and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship, Margarita can do it all. Today, we talk about how her mother inspired her to create her top-of-the-line lipstick brand and how she continues to carry on her legacy through Valdé Beauty. We discuss her mother's immigration from Peru to Los Angeles, launching during the pandemic, and how she got her products into the hands of world-renowned A-listers. Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platfo...
Aug 19, 2021•58 min
Ju started in the world of corporate, working for DTC brands like Kraft, American Express, and Samsung. After a few years, she decided to leave that world to start Hero Cosmetics, a brand revolutionizing the world of acne care. It all started with the Mighty Patch, which changed the way people looked at acne. Today. We hear about how Ju built an acne care 2.0 consumer brand to break down social barriers and how she continues to bring new innovative products to the acne market. I hope you will en...
Aug 16, 2021•41 min
This is one of my favorite episodes to date and it's with the one and only Barb Stegemann— mother, activist, keynote speaker and CEO founder of a mission-driven fragrance company, The 7 Virtues. Today, we talk about how her experience in Haiti inspired her to create a brand that is truly founded on the principle of giving back. Today Barb has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada and her brand is taking over the market including the likes of Sephora. I hope you will...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min
When Taylor Frankel was 17, she was already heading her own beauty empire as the co-founder of Nudestix, an easy-to-use makeup brand that is perfect for getting that nude glam on the go. Today, we sit down to talk about how she did it all alongside her mother Jenny Frankel and sister Ally Frankel. We discuss what it’s like working with family, starting at a young age and embracing the ever-changing digital landscape. I hope you will enjoy this episode of Founded Beauty and if you do, please like...
Aug 09, 2021•46 min
Introducing Priyanka Ganjoo the founder of the iconic South-Asian beauty brand celebrating culture and representation, Kulfi Beauty. I sit down with Priyanka to learn about how she built Kulfi and how she used her learnings from corporate to start a brand that champions culture and self-expression. We discuss how to handle criticism when pursuing your passion, the investment journey and the importance of sharing your truth, and how to build a network in the industry. I hope you will enjoy this e...
Aug 05, 2021•51 min
I sit down with skincare expert and hotel heiress, Irene Forte, the founder of Irene Forte skincare that brings the 'Mediterranean diet to skincare.' We hear the story about how she left her family business in Italy to start Irene Forte Skincare, one of the leading clean and natural skincare brands, how her love for health and wellness inspired her brand and so much more. I hope you will enjoy this episode of Founded Beauty and if you do, please share it with a friend who you think will love it ...
Aug 02, 2021•54 min
Content creator turned CEO, Amber Fillerup-Clark started her blog The Barefoot Blonde in 2010. Nearly 10 years later, she has more than a million followers on Instagram and, not just one, but two haircare brands- Dae Hair and BFB Hair. Today, we sit down to talk about the journey of being a content creator while building both brands and balancing motherhood. I hope you will enjoy this episode of Founded Beauty and if you do, please like, share and leave a review! Founded Beauty is available on a...
Jul 29, 2021•50 min
Introducing Alicia Yoon: Korean skincare expert and the founder of Peach & Lily. Today, I sit down with her to hear about how she built her acclaimed skincare collection and brand that has helped make Korean beauty the phenomenon it is in the U.S. today. We discuss her journey as a Harvard Business School graduate to WWD's 25 Most Innovative Beauty Executives list. I hope you will enjoy this episode of Founded Beauty and if you do, please share it with a friend who you think will love it too...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 8 min
He is a rebel in the world of hair and the founder of the incredible Bumble and bumble. Michael Gordon reimagined the traditional hair salon in 1977 with his first New York establishment on 57th street, where he fostered a culture by bringing his downtown crowd uptown-- mixing artists and aristocrats, mothers and students. Under Micheal’s direction, Bumble and bumble became an incubator for talent and a blueprint for the modern hair salon. Today, I sit down with him to talk about his inspiring j...
Jul 22, 2021•31 min
Amy Liu was destined to be one of the rising beauty entrepreneurs today when she set out to create a one-of-a-kind makeup product that people with sensitive skin would feel good about. Today, I sit down with her to discuss how she created Tower 28, which has become the go-to makeup brand known for its clean formulas and colorful packaging. In this episode, we discuss how her chronic battle with eczema inspired her to build her own brand, moving beyond clean beauty and setting new standards for b...
Jul 19, 2021•55 min
Starting in the world of hair care when she was only 14 years old, Julian Addo is a champion for non-toxic, gender-neutral, and multi-cultural hair textures. Today, we talk about how she immigrated to the U.S., befriended one of the top hairstylists in the industry, and launched Adwoa Beauty in Sephora. I loved talking to Julian about her story and I hope you enjoy and learn so much listening to it. If you do, please share it with a friend who you think will love it too. Founded Beauty is availa...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 18 min
We sit down with a founder I’ve truly admired for a while - Laney Crowell of Saie. It was after years of working for large corporate brands to then launching her clean beauty blog where she noticed a major gap in the market for clean makeup. Today, we talk about how she revolutionized the world of clean beauty and how her passion for wellness and health inspired her to create one of the biggest beauty brands around and sold at Sephora. I hope you will enjoy this episode of Founded Beauty and if ...
Jul 12, 2021•45 min
Today, I sit down with one of the original beauty influencers, CEO and founder of Live Tinted, and my dear friend, Deepica Mutyala. We discuss colorism and representation in the beauty industry, leaving the corporate world to start Live Tinted, and how the Today Show changed her life. I hope you will enjoy this episode of Founded Beauty and if you do, please share it with a friend who you think will love it too. Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes eve...
Jul 08, 2021•49 min
From overcoming his acne struggles to revolutionizing skincare, I sit down with founder and CEO of Peace Out Skincare, Enrico Frezza, to discuss how he built his iconic pimple patches. In this episode, we discuss his journey, how he created the acne dot, the easy one-step solution to skincare, and the struggles he overcame along the way. His journey is so inspiring, so I hope you enjoy this episode of Founded Beauty. If you do, please share it with a friend who you think will love it too. Founde...
Jul 05, 2021•35 min
Introducing the one and only, Jules Von Hep: tanning expert, champion of body positivity and inclusivity, co-founder of Isle of Paradise and a brilliant podcaster himself. Today, we sit down and go deep into topics surrounding self-love, inner confidence and the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. We discuss how tanning is for every skin tone, how the beauty industry is changing from exclusive to inclusive and how he built one of the most successful beauty brands in the world. I hope you will en...
Jul 01, 2021•51 min
The queens of K-Beauty, Sarah Lee and Christine Chang, founded the world recognized Korean skincare brand Glow Recipe. From their appearance on Shark Tank to now creating one of the best-selling brands at Sephora, their story is truly an impressive one. We discuss the influence of Korean beauty in today’s world, working with loved ones and how going viral on TikTok impacted their business. I hope you will enjoy this episode of Founded Beauty and if you do, please share with a friend who you thin...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Howard Murad to discuss how he became one of the world’s leading skin and health care authorities. While he needs no introduction, Dr Murad is internationally recognized for his innovations in the science of skincare. He’s a board-certified dermatologist, trained pharmacist, author and professor. He’s also the founder of the world-renowned skincare company, Murad, the first brand of clinical skincare products, setting a new standard for high performance skinc...
Jun 28, 2021•55 min
Welcome to Founded Beauty! A podcast dedicated to the beauty entrepreneurs who’ve built some of the biggest brands today and where we learn exactly how they did it. We’ll cover some of their most intimate stories, their path to success, and how they overcame the obstacles along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 14, 2021•59 sec
