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Founded Beauty

Akash Mehtawww.foundedbeauty.com

A podcast dedicated to the beauty entrepreneurs who have built some of the biggest brands today and where we can 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. 


Our aim is to bring global awareness to founders and their rising brands through a fun and friendly conversation.


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Episodes

Bouclème - Redefining Curly Hair, Choosing Slow Growth And Self-Funding A Business ft. Michele Scott-Lynch

Curl expert Michele Scott-Lynch is the founder of Bouclème, the ultimate in plant-powered beauty for curly hair. Michele has created a revolutionary range of haircare products tailored specifically for curls, kinks and coils; one of the first of its kind to specifically meet the needs of its consumer base. Stay tuned for more on how Michele has empowered a whole community to embrace their most authentic selves. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyo...

Mar 28, 202246 min

For Them - The Brand Pioneering Queer Wellness And Co-Designing Products With Their Community ft. Chloe Freeman

Chloe Freeman is the founder of For Them, a brand filling the wellness gap in the industry and providing members of the queer community with a range of products that make them feel authentically themselves in their own bodies. Ultimately what Chloe has created for a community is something that everyone deserves and I’m so excited to sit down with them today to learn more about what’s in store ‘for them’! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you ...

Mar 21, 202245 min

Aurelia London - Bringing Probiotics To Mainstream Skincare And Evolving A Heritage Brand ft. Antonia Knox

Aurelia London, founded by Claire Vero, is a brand comprising skincare, body care and supplements which harnesses the power of probiotics to deliver transformational results. As Head of Brand, Antonia Knox is both a brand expert and spokesperson for Aurelia, driving the brand into the future of science-led skincare. Stay tuned to learn more from one of the experts behind it all. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know who will love it too!...

Mar 14, 202250 min

Stratia - Bootstrapping A Side Hustle Into A Multi-Million Dollar Skincare Brand ft. Alli Reed

Mixing her passion for chemistry with her love of skincare, Alli Reed is the founder of Stratia, a skincare brand built upon her own meticulous research into the simplest and most effective ingredients. Alli was driven by her scientific curiosity into just how skincare works, joining skincare forums and exploring ceramides, which has truly enabled Stratia to flourish. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know who will love it too! Founded Be...

Mar 07, 202242 min

Black Girl Sunscreen - Disrupting The Suncare Industry And Empowering People Of Color ft. Shontay Lundy

Founded by Shontay Lundy, Black Girl Sunscreen is a sunscreen brand that caters specifically for people of color. Underwhelmed by the lack of sunscreen options for dark skin tones, Shontay began her journey in search of the perfect formula. Black Girl Sunscreen was the solution, eliminating any visible white residues on the skin and empowering black people to feel free and confident in the sun, knowing their skin was protected and nourished, just as Shontay had envisioned. If you enjoyed this ep...

Feb 28, 20221 hr 8 min

Herbivore Botanicals - From Selling Soaps On Etsy To Becoming A Best-Selling Brand At Sephora ft. Alex Kummerow

Alex Kummerow is the co-founder of the covetable skincare brand, Herbivore Botanicals. From creating a soap-making kit 10 years ago in their Seattle kitchen to a bestselling brand in Sephora, Herbivore has set a new standard of beauty. Thoughtfully designed with a distinctly minimal, ‘Instagrammable’ aesthetic, Herbivore is also acclaimed for its formulation with the finest active ingredients for a truly sensorial skincare experience. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subsc...

Feb 21, 202246 min

Anastasia Beverly Hills - The Brow Brand That Became A Billion-Dollar Beauty Empire ft. Anastasia Soare

Powerhouse entrepreneur Anastasia Soare is the founder, CEO and creative visionary behind Anastasia Beverly Hills. She is both the driving force behind the patented method to find symmetry and balance in brows and the pioneer of the ‘brow revolution’ that’s taken over the beauty world. Continuing to define many major beauty trends today, Anastasia has built a beauty empire. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know who will love it too! Foun...

Feb 14, 20221 hr 10 min

Indē Wild - Celebrating Motherhood, Building A Conscious Ecosystem And Representing Indian Beauty ft. Diipa Büller-Khosla

Diipa Büller-Khosla is the founder of Indē Wild, a conscious beauty brand that showcases the art of ‘Ayurvedistry’, a blend of Ayurveda and chemistry. With an empowering mission to celebrate the beauty of womanhood and South Asian culture, Diipa understood the space in the market to build Indē Wild. So, inspired by the heart and soul of her heritage, Indē Wild incorporates the world’s oldest holistic science into today’s beautyscape. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscr...

Feb 07, 202241 min

Selfless By Hyram - Pioneering Skincare Using Earth-Conscious Ingredients And Impacting Positive Change ft. Hyram

From YouTube sensation to TikTok star, Hyram has built a cult following of skincare and beauty lovers eager to learn more about what they’re using on their skin. He has launched his own affordable skincare line, Selfless by Hyram, centered around simple and effective ingredients to maintain skin health. In collaboration with The INKEY List, Selfless by Hyram remains true to the skinfluencer himself; unflinchingly honest and mindfully created. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you lik...

Jan 31, 202247 min

Makeup By Mario - Mastering A New Era Of Beauty With Viral Trends And Purposeful Makeup ft. Mario Dedivanovic

One of the most acclaimed and influential makeup artists in the world, Mario Dedivanovic has launched his very own brand, Makeup By Mario. From his artistry behind Kim Kardashian’s most iconic looks to his sellout Masterclass series, Mario has built a huge loyal following of around 10 million followers on Instagram, eager to learn from the best. He has also popularized some of today’s best-known techniques in beauty, which has forever altered the beauty landscape. If you enjoyed this episode, pl...

Jan 24, 20221 hr 16 min

Rael - Raising The Standards Of Feminine Care With Leading K-Beauty Science ft. Yanghee Paik

Made for women, by women. Rael was co-founded by Yanghee Paik, who is on a mission to provide clean, sustainable and thoughtfully designed holistic personal care products for women. Rael ranges from organic, natural period care to skincare and personal hygiene products, quickly becoming the go-to brand for anyone searching for clean and effective solutions to their personal care needs. I’m so excited to sit down with Yanghee today to discuss just how Rael continues to empower women with better p...

Jan 17, 202253 min

ROWSE - Elevating Plant-Based Beauty And Channelling Mindfulness From People To Planet ft. Nuria Val & Gabriela Salord

ROWSE is a collection of elevated plant-based beauty with a purpose. Infusing organic, vegan and cruelty-free ingredients into daily life, founders Nuria Val and Gabriela Salord have created ROWSE with a dedication to celebrating the harmony between people and our planet. They collaborate with a purpose-driven community worldwide, encouraging exploration into the endless wonders of nature, and enabling creativity with adapting beauty routines. Tune in for a conversation you can’t miss! If you en...

Jan 10, 202250 min

AAVRANI - Reimagining Ancient Indian Beauty Rituals With Modern Science ft. Rooshy Roy

Growing up as a first-generation American with Indian heritage, Rooshy Roy has embodied her cultural duality into skincare brand, AAVRANI. Combining her grandmother's Ayurvedic beauty secrets with clinically-proven, natural ingredients, Rooshy has brought the essence of ancient Indian rituals into everyday life. The perfect harmony between beauty and wellness, AAVRANI is a brand you'll want to know all about! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone...

Jan 03, 202254 min

MAKE Beauty - Rebuilding A Cult Favorite Brand With A Creative Eye To The Future ft. Carrie Barber

Leveraging her passion and expertise as a highly sought-after creative director to help build some of the biggest beauty brands and retailers, Carrie Barber has set her visionary eye upon MAKE Beauty. MAKE is a makeup and skincare line designed for creative expression and with a cult following already in line, Carrie has relaunched the brand with a lean into modern science. I can’t wait for you all today to hear more about Carrie’s vision for the future of MAKE and her journey evolving as an ent...

Dec 27, 202155 min

The INKEY List - A New Generation Of Skincare Tailoring Your Beauty Routines ft. Colette Laxton & Mark Curry

Born from the belief that knowledge is power and driven by the commitment to guide their ever-growing community, Colette Laxton and Mark Curry founded The INKEY List. This is the ultimate transparent, efficacious and affordable skincare brand comprised of staple ingredients that have truly empowered customers to customize their skincare routines and I am so excited to share this episode with you all today! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone yo...

Dec 20, 20211 hr 4 min

LATHER - Elevating Aromatherapy And Cultivating A Wellness Lifestyle For Over 20 Years ft. Emilie Hoyt

With over 20 years of working in wellness, aromatherapy and beauty, Emilie Davidson Hoyt channelled her passion for personal care into her company, LATHER. Carbon-neutral, naturally fragranced with essential oils and focused on sustainability, Emilie has created a truly pioneering brand in the immersion of aromatherapy in the ‘clean beauty’ movement. Tune in for more on just how she did it! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know who will ...

Dec 13, 202151 min

Sol de Janeiro - Celebrating Brazilian Beauty, Practicing Meditation And Creating Work-Life Boundaries ft. Heela Yang

Heela Yang is the CEO & co-founder of a brand I’m sure many of you have already stocked in your beauty wardrobe - Sol de Janeiro! Famed for their Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, Sol de Janeiro is a brand influenced by the self-love and body positivity so embedded in the Brazilian mindset couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. I absolutely can’t wait to share more about Heela’s journey so let’s get into it! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone y...

Dec 06, 202159 min

Ellis Brooklyn - Taking A Side Hustle Full-Time And Pushing For Sustainable Fragrances ft. Bee Shapiro

Founded by The New York Times beauty columnist and chic mom, Bee Shapiro, Ellis Brooklyn is a fragrance and body care line instantly recognizable for its multi-layered, sensory aromas. It’s no mean feat balancing such an influential business with motherhood and journalism and yet somehow, Bee Shapiro manages to do it all. Keep listening to hear more! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know who will love it too! Founded Beauty is available ...

Nov 29, 20211 hr 2 min

HUM Nutrition - Revolutionizing Inner Beauty And Empowering Consumers With Knowledge ft. Walter Faulstroh

Walter Faulstroh, CEO and co-founder of HUM Nutrition, has created cutting-edge products developed with leading experts in nutrition. Born out of a personal wellness journey, Walter quickly understood the vital connection between a healthy gut and skin, inspiring his business mindset that knowledge is power. With a mantra that health should be engaging, accessible and fun, this is one you’ve got to hear! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you ...

Nov 22, 202150 min

GLAMGLOW - The Award-Winning Skincare Brand That Took Hollywood By Storm ft. Shannon Nuques

Co-founder of the multi-award-winning, prestige skincare brand GLAMGLOW, Shannon Nuques began her journey in search of the perfect skincare product for a few friends in Hollywood. Since then, GLAMGLOW has taken the world by storm and is now globally recognised for its fast-acting and innovative skincare staples. This is a story you don’t want to miss! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know who will love it too! Founded Beauty is available...

Nov 15, 202158 min

Olaplex - The Brand Shaping Prestige Beauty And Making Haircare History ft. Danielle Frank

From hairstylist to spokesperson for Olaplex, one of the largest global hair care brands today, it’s my pleasure to sit down today with Danielle Frank. Today, we discuss just how Olaplex built its way to the top through the eyes of someone who was there, right from the start. Stay tuned! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, and share with anyone you know who will love it too! Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Mond...

Nov 08, 202155 min

Nette - Lighting The Way To A Clean And Sustainable Standard Of Home Fragrance ft. Carol Han

Carol Han is on a mission to shake up the beauty industry with her clean and sustainable candle company, NETTE. A brand focused on sustainable practices, natural ingredients and transparency when it comes to exactly what ‘clean’ beauty means, NETTE is one of the first of its kind in the world of home fragrances. I’m so excited to sit down today with Carol and discuss this incredible beginning to a new era in beauty. Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes...

Nov 01, 202144 min

Ranavat - Honoring Cultural Roots With Modern Alchemy And Ayurveda ft. Michelle Ranavat

Michelle Ranavat is the founder and CEO of the modern Ayurvedic skin and haircare brand, Ranavat. As a fellow beauty brand founder of Indian heritage, I was so excited to learn that Ranavat began as a way to express and treasure Michelle’s Indian heritage, just as Fable & Mane did for me and my sister. This is a journey you have to hear! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know who will love it too! Founded Beauty is available on all po...

Oct 25, 20211 hr 5 min

Wander Beauty - Multitasking, Clean Beauty Essentials Inspired By Travel And The Modern Woman ft. Divya Gugnani

Divya Gugnani is the co-founder of Wander Beauty, a brand that creates multitasking, clean beauty essentials, perfect for when you’re on the go. Each product is enriched with ingredients that work with your skin, which has quickly grown Wander into an award-winning brand, beloved by celebrities, influencers and editors alike. As a Harvard Business grad with an established career in investment banking, Divya’s journey to becoming a beauty entrepreneur is one I can’t wait to share with you all! If...

Oct 18, 202144 min

Daniel Martin - The Iconic Makeup Artist Bridging The Gap Between Cosmetics And Skincare

With a career spanning over 20 years in the beauty industry, Daniel Martin is undoubtedly one of the most prolific makeup artists of today. As the Global Director of Artistry and Education at Tatcha, Daniel is also leading the way with bridging the gap between skincare and cosmetics. From being a featured makeup artist in the likes of Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar, to creating the wedding day look for the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, Daniel’s story is one you cannot miss! If you enjoyed this e...

Oct 11, 202154 min

Monday Born - Building A Loyal Beauty Community And Driving Sustainable Consumerism ft. Teni Panosian

Actress, YouTuber and beauty influencer turned beauty entrepreneur, Teni Panosian, is the founder of Monday Born; a sustainable, luxury skincare brand that operates on a drop model, only manufacturing as many products as consumers demand. Evolving with the consumer and supported by a community of beauty enthusiasts, I believe Monday Born is a truly innovative company like no other and I can’t wait for you all to hear Teni’s story today. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, sub...

Oct 04, 202150 min

Youth To The People - Powered By Superfoods, Perfected By Science And Inspired By Family ft. Greg Gonzalez & Joe Cloyes

Co-founders and cousins, Greg Gonzalez and Joe Cloyes, spent their childhood immersed in their grandmother’s esthetics company and launched their brand to continue their family legacy. Greg and Joe have built the ultimate superfood beauty brand, featuring clean formulas that are unisex, recyclable, vegan, and free of animal testing and harsh chemicals. Youth To The People not only has these incredible, award-winning formulations and products, but a story that will inspire many. I hope you enjoy ...

Sep 30, 202155 min

Omorovicza - Harnessing The Power Of Heritage And Beauty Into A Global Brand ft. Margaret De Heinrich De Omorovicza

Inspired by Hungary’s incredible beauty heritage, Margaret de Heinrich de Omorovicza founded her luxury skincare brand Omorovicza in 2006 and has truly taken the beauty world by storm. Omorovicza harnesses the healing powers of the ancient thermal baths of Hungary to enrich the skin with natural minerals that can be easily absorbed. It’s the ultimate harmony of wellness and beauty, which is why Omorovicza is recognised in prestigious spas and retail worldwide, with Margaret behind some of the mo...

Sep 27, 202147 min

TAHNYC - Redefining Clean Beauty For A New Era In Skincare ft. Irene Barsky

Irene Barsky is the driving force behind TAHNYC; a conscious, clean and peptide-powered skincare line created with replenishing ingredients to activate the skin’s natural functions. When Irene developed an unexpected allergy to parabens, the idea for filler-free skincare sparked and TAHNYC was born. With a strong belief in the harmony of dermal wellness and dermal science, TAHNYC is firmly rooted in clean yet powerful ingredients to promote healthy skin. Irene is on a mission to help others lear...

Sep 23, 202144 min

Westman Atelier - Championing Consciously Crafted Beauty And Practicing Mindfulness In Business ft. Gucci Westman

Celebrated make-up artist, cosmetic designer and now founder of the world-renowned clean beauty line, Westman Atelier, Gucci Westman is an industry veteran. Today I sit down with Gucci to discuss her unique journey, from being raised in a Kundalini ashram to rising to Global Artistic Director at Revlon. We discuss how she grew to become one of the most highly sought-after celebrity make-up artists in addition to building her very own beauty empire. I can’t wait for you all to hear this conversat...

Sep 20, 20211 hr 4 min
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