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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

RéVive Skincare - Pioneering Nobel Prize-Winning Biotech Into Luxury Skincare ft. Dr. Gregory Bays Brown & Elana Drell-Szyfer

Founder and CEO of the high-performance brand, RéVive Skincare, Dr Gregory Bays Brown and Elana Drell-Szyfer have shaped the brand into one of the most advanced of its kind today. With Dr Brown’s expertise in plastic and reconstructive surgery and Elana’s background of senior leadership at the world’s largest beauty corporations, RéVive showcases a combined 50 years of scientific innovation in an ever-evolving beauty landscape. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe an...

Jul 18, 20221 hr 10 min

Alamar Cosmetics - Celebrating Latinx Culture And Making History With Disney ft. Gaby Trujillo

Cuban-born make-up artist Gabriela Trujillo is the founder and CEO of Alamar Cosmetics, a makeup line that pays homage to Gaby’s cultural heritage and passion for beauty. Named after the town she was born and for its meaning ‘stay close to the sea’, Alamar embodies a close connection to Latinx culture. Tune in to discover more and how Gaby’s journey led to an exciting collaboration with none other than Disney. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyon...

Jul 14, 202258 min

NOOCI - Bringing Traditional Chinese Medicine To Modern Beauty Routines ft. Stephanie Tan

Founder and CEO of NOOCI, Stephanie Tan is on a mission to modernise Traditional Chinese Medicine. NOOCI has a range of plant-based supplements rooted in centuries-old Eastern herbal wisdom, optimising health and balance for today’s generation of women on the go. From private banking to entrepreneurship, Stephanie’s story is one 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 availabl...

Jul 11, 202242 min

Hello Klean - The Ultimate Shower Care Brand For Clean City Living ft. Karlee Oz

As a frequent traveller and self-professed shower addict, Karlee Oz is the co-founder of Hello Klean. Their line of multi-functional shower essentials offers innovative solutions to combat hard water, which is an absolute necessity for anyone living in a city. Aiming to redefine our relationship with hard water for healthier skin and hair, Hello Klean is truly a first-of-its-kind shower care brand. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know w...

Jul 07, 202238 min

MATIERE PREMIERE - The Master Perfumery Brand With Seven Generations Of Expertise ft. Aurélien Guichard, Caius von Knorring & Cédric Meiffret

Aurélien Guichard, Caius von Knorring and Cédric Meiffret are the co-founders of MATIERE PREMIERE, a niche perfume brand shaping natural ingredients into exceptional scents. With the marriage of Aurélien’s family legacy as longtime perfumers and Caius and Cédric’s vast experience in perfume development, MATIERE PREMIERE has truly perfected its craft, recently celebrating the release of its 10th perfume. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you k...

Jul 04, 20221 hr 7 min

CENTRED - Getting To The Root Of Stress And Finding Balance In Hair Wellness ft. Laura Tudor

Co-founder and CEO of the award-winning haircare brand, CENTRED, Laura Tudor has set out to eradicate the effects of stress on hair, normalise scalp issues and boost confidence in women. Experiencing hair woes from working in the fashion industry for over 10 years, Laura created CENTRED upon her discovery that the route to healthy hair is both from the inside out and outside in. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know who will love it too!...

Jun 30, 202246 min

HABIT - Reimagining The Suncare Category And Transforming Skincare Habits ft. Tai Adaya

Tai Adaya is the founder of HABIT, the sunscreen brand that recently went viral on TikTok and is elevating the category with their ‘next-gen skincare’. With the SPF industry going through a renaissance of sorts, HABIT has transformed the chore of applying skincare into a skincare ritual with hydrating face mists and botanical scents. 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 pl...

Jun 27, 202257 min

Trinny London - How A British Fashion Guru Built A Global Beauty Empire In Four Years ft. Trinny Woodall

With over 25 years as a renowned fashion and makeover expert, TV presenter and bestselling author, Trinny Woodall almost needs no introduction for any fashion and beauty fans. As the founder and CEO of her own beauty brand Trinny London, she continues with her hands-on approach and shares her innate passion for taking women on a journey to their most confident selves. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know who will love it too! Founded Be...

Jun 23, 202255 min

Ignae - Revolutionizing Biotech Beauty Using Nature As A Laboratory ft. Claire Chung

Combining the latest in biotechnology and botanicals, global entrepreneur Claire Chung is the CEO and co-founder of Ignae Skincare. Ignae is powered by nature, harnessing resources from the natural habitats of the Azores region. With Claire’s two decades of experience in the luxury sector, she has truly created a transformational skincare brand with a vision of a digital-centric future. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know who will love...

Jun 20, 20221 hr 4 min

Absolute Collagen - How A Self-Care Experiment Led To An Award-Winning Anti-Ageing Brand ft. Maxine Laceby

Maxine Laceby is the co-founder of the award-winning supplement brand, Absolute Collagen. A full-time mum with no prior business experience, Maxine discovered the huge wellness benefits of an increase in collagen and set out to research more. She found the best kind of collagen for maximum absorption and taste and Absolute Collagen is now one of the UK’s fastest-growing D2C beauty supplement brands. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know ...

Jun 16, 202256 min

The Good Mineral - The Mathematician Taking A Grassroots Approach Into Kickstarting A Beauty Brand ft. Ego Iwegbu

Co-founded by sisters Ego and Natasha Iwegbu, The Good Mineral is a range of ‘makeup as skincare’, with the ethos that beauty should be easy and authentic. As a mathematics graduate of King’s College London, Ego always dreamt of starting her own business and went on to own 9 salons across the UK and South Africa before launching The Good Mineral in 2021 with a grassroots process to carefully develop their formulations. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share w...

Jun 13, 202256 min

Tenoverten - A New Era Of Nail Care Shaped By Eco-Conscious Beauty And At-Home Rituals ft. Nadine Abramcyk & Adair Ilyinsky

Nadine Abramcyk, Adair Ilyinsky and Jaclyn Ferber are the co-founders of tenoverten, a modern chain of nail salons and now, a curated range of hand and foot care essentials. On a mission to make luxury nail care more functional, accessible and elevated, they stand by their ‘10 commitments’ to conscious beauty and a focus on ‘less is more’ both in our physical and mental space. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know who will love it too! F...

Jun 09, 20221 hr 4 min

BYBI - Entering The Carbon Negative Skincare Space And Propelling The Future Of Clean Beauty ft. Elsie Rutterford & Dominika Minarovic

Elsie Rutterford and Dominika Minarovic are the founders of BYBI, a skincare brand on a mission to bring climate-conscious products to the masses. They marry superfood with science and formulate all products in-house with upcycled ingredients and an internal auditing system to regulate its sustainability. With a goal to become the first carbon-negative beauty brand, BYBI is truly setting the standard for the industry. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share wi...

Jun 06, 20221 hr 9 min

111SKIN - The Expert-Led Clinical Brand Leading Innovation In Luxury Skincare ft. Dr. Yannis & Eva Alexandrides

Led by science, driven by clinical expertise and formulated for efficacy, 111SKIN was founded by the renowned Dr. Yannis Alexandrides and Eva Alexandrides. With the synergy between Dr. Yannis’ 20 years of expert surgical knowledge and Eva’s creative vision, 111SKIN is a pioneer in clinical skincare, bridging the gap between the Harley Street practice and skincare at home. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know who will love it too! Founde...

Jun 02, 202253 min

Luna Magic - Jumping Into The Shark Tank And Celebrating Multicultural Beauty ft. Mabel & Shaira Frias

Mabel and Shaira Frias are the sister founders of Luna Magic, a beauty and lifestyle brand inspired by the rich cultures and music of the Caribbean & Latin America, the hustle and bustle of New York and the glamour of Los Angeles. You might remember Mabel and Shaira from Shark Tank where they impressed the sharks with their success in retail and studied approach, an example of the combined talents they’ve fused into Luna Magic today. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, su...

May 30, 20221 hr 3 min

Hello - Refreshing The Billion-Dollar Oral Care Industry With The First Naturally Friendly Brand ft. Craig Dubitsky

Lifelong entrepreneur Craig Dubitsky is the founder of Hello Products, the world’s first ‘naturally friendly’ oral care brand. Trademarking the friendliest word he could think of - ‘hello’ - Craig is bringing personality, aesthetics AND performance to a $40 billion category. With Hello now hailed by Inc. as being one of the best places to work, Craig has put a smile on the face of the beauty industry and redefined the ‘personal’ in personal care. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you...

May 26, 20221 hr 23 min

True Botanicals - Sourcing Regenerative Ingredients And Accelerating A Mission Of Non-Toxic Beauty ft. Hillary Peterson

Founder of the luxury skincare brand True Botanicals, Hillary Peterson is an industry trailblazer, on a mission to deliver clean beauty without the risk of exposure to toxins. After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, Hillary took a serious look into how she could better support her health and set out to create True Botanicals as the world’s first-ever ‘made-safe’ certified skincare brand, using only the most potent and pure plant actives. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like,...

May 23, 202251 min

DERMAFLASH - The Broker Turned Entrepreneur Reinventing A New Beauty Category ft. Dara Levy

When Dara Levy pivoted from her career as a broker to owner of a med-spa, where she first created DERMAFLASH, she transformed the demand for the treatment and its results into a more accessible service. DERMAFLASH is the first-ever at-home dermaplaning device, disrupting the skincare industry and cementing Dara as a leading force in beauty. 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 pod...

May 19, 202245 min

Aromatherapy Associates - Putting Sustainability First In A Fast-Growing Wellness Economy ft Anna Teal

Anna Teal is the global CEO of award-winning brand Aromatherapy Associates, leading the home spa and wellness space. Founded upon the holistic practice of using natural oils to enhance wellbeing, Anna has enhanced the brand even further into a sensory journey. With over 20 years in the beauty industry, Anna has created new capsule collections of treatments, igniting conversations on the growing importance of aromatherapy. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and shar...

May 16, 202255 min

Carbon Theory - Marking The Return Of The Bar Soap And Reviving Cult Favorite Ingredients ft. Philip Taylor

Carbon Theory is a breakthrough skincare line founded by Philip Taylor, who started crafting his product range from his kitchen sink. Forbes-featured and customer-driven, Carbon Theory is hailed for its bestselling Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Breakout Control Cleansing Bar. With the ethos of performance first, Carbon Theory is a brand on the rise and Philip’s journey is one you’ll want to know all about. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you ...

May 12, 202251 min

VIEVE - Building A Cult Social Media Following And Shifting The Beauty Vertical ft. Jamie Genevieve

Harnessing her love for beauty into a hugely successful YouTube channel, Jamie Genevieve is the founder of VIEVE. VIEVE is an inclusive line that is 100% vegan and cruelty-free, guided by Jamie’s loyal social media following, and has made makeup more accessible. Named in homage to her name and for its meaning - ‘full of life’ - VIEVE was created with passion and expression in mind, making this one unique story you don’t want to miss! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscr...

May 09, 20221 hr 8 min

Color Wow & John Frieda - The Business Mogul Behind Haircare's Most Iconic Products ft. Gail Federici

Founder and CEO of Colour Wow and co-founder of John Frieda, Gail Federici is the mastermind behind some of the industry’s most iconic haircare products. A range of products that optimise the health of colour-treated hair, Color Wow is the first of its kind. With her sharp eye for recognising and understanding the need for such products, Gail is truly a pioneer in problem-solving haircare. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know who will l...

May 05, 20221 hr 4 min

KORA Organics - The Supermodel Entrepreneur Elevating Organic Skincare And Growing A Legacy Brand ft. Miranda Kerr

Businesswoman, supermodel and mother of three, Miranda Kerr is the founder and CEO of KORA Organics, a leading global brand in certified organic skincare. Miranda launched the brand in 2009, working closely with chemists to develop formulations rooted in microbiology and aromatherapy. Stay tuned as we learn more about Miranda’s wellness rituals, passion for nutrition and how she built her very own empire. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you...

May 02, 20221 hr 12 min

When Life Gives You Lemons - Developing A Digital Database To Power Your Beauty Brand ft. Nita Sederholm

Designed for acne and backed by data, When Life Gives You Lemons is a skincare and makeup brand founded by Nita Sederholm that is bridging the gap between the two spheres. When Nita built Cocoon, a piece of research technology to understand the kind of products needed for specific skin types, she quickly discovered a large gap in the market and her brand was born. As she says; ‘life may give you lemons, but we can make lemonade out of them’. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like...

Apr 28, 202249 min

Le Mini Macaron - Raising The DIY Game With At-Home Gel Manicures And Operating A Global Business ft. Christina Kao

Christina Kao is the co-founder of Le Mini Macaron, an indie beauty brand focusing on making gel manicures easy and fun to DIY at home. With a portable kit that includes a patented macaron LED lamp that is designed for everyone to use, Le Mini Macaron has launched in over 30 markets, now has over 100 shades in the range and shows no signs of slowing down. 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 avail...

Apr 25, 20221 hr 26 min

Evereden - From Wall Street Banker To Beauty Entrepreneur Leading Multi-Generational Skincare ft. Kimberley Ho

Investment banker turned entrepreneur, Kimberley Ho is the founder of Evereden, a natural skincare brand dedicated to creating the safest skincare for both children and the whole family. A Forbes 30 Under 30 lister, Kimberley leads Evereden with her team of ‘moms in medicine’ and is setting the standard for scientifically-backed and plant-based skincare for the most vulnerable skin. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know who will love it ...

Apr 21, 202256 min

Urban Skin Rx - Communicating Social Justice Through Skincare And Working With Women Of Color ft. Rachel Roff

Rachel Roff is the founder and CEO of Urban Skin Rx, a clinical-strength skincare brand for all skin tones, bringing inclusivity to the clinical skincare industry. After treating thousands of clients at her medical spa during her 20 years as a licensed aesthetician, Rachel created her own brand to provide both services and education focused on common skincare conditions related to melanin-rich skin. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone you know ...

Apr 19, 202251 min

ARTAH - The Journey Of A Fitness CEO And Nutritionist To An Entrepreneur And Wellness Coach ft. Rhian Stephenson

With her industry experience as a nutritionist, naturopath and CEO of Psycle for 7 years, Rhian Stephenson is a wellness guru with a mission to transform health with her company, ARTAH. Centred on the importance of nutrition and a wellness lifestyle, ARTAH encompasses everything from supplements and meal plans to workshops and retreats. For more on how Rhian has cultivated a community mindset shift, stay tuned. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyo...

Apr 14, 202256 min

AQUIS & K18 Hair - The Re-Emergence Of High-Tech Hair Care And Mastering The Art Of TikTok ft. Britta Cox

Britta Cox is the founder of AQUIS, the brand behind the first hair towel to quickly dry and protect hair and K18 Hair, a patented line of molecular hair science. With a passion for a simplistic approach to beauty, and determination to make haircare more effective and accessible, Britta, together with her husband and business partner, Suveen, has created two lines of products that completely rethink haircare. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe and share with anyone...

Apr 11, 202258 min

Saint Jane Beauty - Harnessing The Power Of Active Florals And Honouring Women Through Luxury Beauty ft. Casey Georgeson

Casey Georgeson is the founder of Saint Jane Beauty, a luxury beauty line comprised of potent botanicals to combat the most troubling skin issues. Named in honour of the real-life saint from the 1500s who was known for her incredible healing properties, Saint Jane not only uses centuries-old, plant-based ingredients but also supports causes towards empowering young women. Today, discover how Casey merges skincare chic with holistic mindfulness in the world of Saint Jane. If you enjoyed this epis...

Apr 04, 202258 min
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