It's A Matter Of...

Editorial stories that provoke, inspire and educate, connecting the dots and offering a fresh perspective on the beauty and wellness industry through the lens of host Kelly Kovack. CEO and founder of BeautyMatter, she is an outsider with inside access, not afraid of having a point of view. It’s a Matter Of… is a weekly audio series featuring unfiltered conversations with thought leaders and change-makers about things that matter. About BeautyMatter: BeautyMatter is a media platform that creates editorial content experiences for executives, leaders and big thinkers in the beauty and wellness industries. Founded in 2016 but informed by 25 years of experience, BeautyMatter has made its mark, gaining a global following and becoming one of the most influential voices covering beauty. An essential resource for insiders filling the void, connecting the dots, and providing a perspective that is informed, analytical, and has a compelling point of view. We curate, cultivate, and create content that informs and inspires those creating the future. Join our community by subscribing to our newsletter. Engage with us on LinkedIn.

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Influence Built Through Passion, Substance and Honesty - Matin Maulawizada, NYC Based Makeup Artist and Product Consultant

What is real influence? Influencer marketing is not a new concept, it's a dynamic that’s always been part of society and is ingrained in the human psyche. Brands have always leveraged influential people to market their brands and products, social media turned it into an industry. However, real influence comes from expertise, informed opinions and leadership. Kelly chats with Matin Maulawizada (Berkeley-raised Molecular Biologist, NYC raised makeup artist turned nontoxic beauty and human rights a...

Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Holistic Approach of Person Before Procedure - Dr. Shirley Madhere, Founder and MD, SoHo Aesthetics & Holistic Plastic Surgery

With a vision of holistic plastic surgery - person before procedure - Doctor Shirley Madhere knows what beauty means in both theory and practice. Beauty is a heady topic that incorporates the physical, emotional, spiritual, psychological, and, in the case of plastic surgery, medical. Anti-Aging as a term is out, and Self-Care as a concept is in. Kelly Kovack talks with Dr. Shirley about how she has become an authority in the field on her own terms, and how the implication of a shift in the consu...

Jun 24, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Creating a Collective Force of Wellbeing - Hillary Peterson, Founder, True Botanicals

Toxic ingredients in beauty products drove Hillary Peterson to found True Botanicals to transform the beauty industry. The backlash against traditional beauty brands may have been inevitable, but there was a time not that long ago when "natural" products were a fringe category. For Hillary and True Botanicals it’s a matter of PROOF. They are driven by a mission to transform beauty. One woman, one result, one moment at a time, creating a collective force of wellbeing. Hillary talks with BeautyMat...

Jun 11, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Standing Out in the Startup Ecosystem - Galina Ozgur, Aera VC Scout and Startup Advisor

Venture funding has been the fuel that creates unicorns. Historically opaque Kelly chats with Venture Capital insider, Galina Ozgur about incubators, accelerators, and the importance of nurturing the startup ecosystem. Their in-depth conversation dives into the innovative forethought that defines the M&A pool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Using Brand, Beauty and Business for Good - Tina Hedges, Founder and CEO, LOLI

Sustainability can't be another fleeting beauty trend. It must become the new normal and we all have a role to play. If you peel back the label of most products there’s a lot of marketing and a lack of transparency. Kelly sits down with Tina Hedges, founder and CEO of LOLI the world's first zero waste beauty brand. They dig into shifting the business paradigm from growth and profit at all costs to creating conscious businesses built on profit and purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

May 18, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 5

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