In this episode of Living in a Material World, host David Pirrotta talks with Jena Covello, founder of Agent Nateur. Jena shares her inspiring journey from battling health issues to creating a successful beauty brand focused on natural products. The conversation delves into the innovative aspects of her brand, including the development of skincare and supplements, the challenges of manufacturing, and the importance of a holistic approach to beauty and wellness. Jena also discusses her daily beau...
Jul 07, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Host David Pirrotta speaks with Erin Kleinberg, founder of SIDIA about her journey in the fashion and beauty industry. Erin shares her experiences from her early career in fashion to launching her own brand, SIDIA, which was inspired by her grandmother. The conversation delves into the unique products SIDIA offers, the importance of innovative design and packaging, and the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with family life. Erin emphasizes the significance of doing what makes you happy an...
Mar 12, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode of Living in a Material World, host David Pirrotta interviews Ksenia and Anna, the founders of Bur Bur Hair Care. They share their inspiring journey from childhood friends to successful entrepreneurs, detailing how a family recipe evolved into a thriving hair care brand. The conversation covers the challenges they faced in launching their product, the importance of understanding their customer base, and their innovative approach to hair and scalp care. They also discuss their pro...
Feb 26, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this engaging conversation, David Pirrotta interviews Corbin Chamberlin, the Founder of Sage & Salt, exploring his journey from fashion journalism to creating a unique line of energy-clearing products. Corbin shares insights on ethical sourcing of crystals, the significance of intention sprays, and the impact of COVID on people's awareness of energy in their homes. The discussion also touches on the importance of protecting oneself from negative energy, the power of the evil eye, and Corb...
Feb 12, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Jeanie Jarnot shares her passion for championing progressive brands that make sustainability and ingredient integrity central to their business model, and why she started Beauty Heroes and pioneered Blue Beauty. She continues to educate and inspire us with knowledge and resources we need to "Live Lighter. Love more" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 04, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Melanie Mayron pays tribute to her brilliant chemist father, David Mayron, who was not only a medic in the army and patent holder, he is alsothe chemist behind all Mayron's Goods products. Tune in to hear how this father daughter duo created everyday essentials that have decades worth of brilliance and love behind them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 06, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 34
The dynamic duo behind 19/99 Beauty shares how they came to develop one of the most artful new color lines on the market today. Starting with designing for those who want to define their own beauty, without concern for what is considered appropriate for age, position or status. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 22, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Leigh Winters shines a light on biotech ingredients vs. natural ingredients, and the importance of intellectual property and genuine innovation for standing out in the beauty industry today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 28, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Sandra Chiu,L.Ac, walks us through how she went from corporate slog and constant body pain to developing The Lanshin approach. An approach to cosmetic dermatology based in traditional Chinese medicine, that is healthier and more sustainable. Plus, she just might be the only one who can truly tell you how the heck to use that gua sha tool! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 14, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Nancy Schnoll shares the inspiration behind her minimalist approach to skincare, and how she launched a successful brand, in the most coveted boutiques, with just one product and no exterior packaging! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 30, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Matt Maroone, co-fouder of Silver Mirror reveals the creative trajectory of Silver Mirror Facial Bar, from a tattoo laser removal idea, to obsessively researched Korean skincare, He and his partner have built an efficient personal service that maximizes results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 16, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Sarah Polansky takes us through her discovery of the magic of CBD, CBDa, and CBN for fighting inflammation, stress and self-healing. She introduces us to her solution for finding the perfect balance for day and night within the natural prism of plants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 02, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Almira Armstrong dives into creating LUMIRA, a fragrance house that evokes memory, experience and love in each hand crafted scent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 12, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Michael Carbaugh shares the journey of founding SANDOVAL - and elevating aromatics to forge a more conscious life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 05, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Ere Perez talks founding her namesake "Mexican - Australian" beauty brand and forging a path for clean beauty early on, with joy and integrity always in mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 14, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Noto Botanics founder Gloria Noto talks forging an authentic brand, representation & otherness in the beauty realm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Hero Cosmetics Founder Ju Rhyu talks beauty brand building - and not going it alone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 13, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Natureofthings founders and power "work couple" JP & Jamie detail on the serendipitous encounters that led to the genesis of the brand and expand on the conception rooted in Epicureanism philosophy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Allison McNamara, founder of MARA Beauty, deep dives into the history and conception of their sustainable, eponymous skincare brand. McNamara details key ingredients of the line's products and emphasizes the importance of gut health for radiant looking skin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Angela Caglia, Celebrity Facialist, Master Esthetician and brand founder recalls her humble beginnings from the family farm to studying the art of the facial in Paris; and how she gained the confidence to build her own skincare empire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Ingredients® founders and power couple Eric & Myriam Malka dive into the transformative nature of Ingredients® and paving the way to optimal wellness for all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 27, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Itika Oldwine, owner of Oldvine Florals, details her floral inspired fragrance journey as well as the many entrepreneurship lessons learned through the supply-chain issues during the recent pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Neada Deters, founder of LESSE, recounts how her former role as editorial director aided in the conception of the minimalist skincare line LESSE. Deters also dives into the functions and benefits of the environmentally conscious products. She even teases upcoming launches in store for the brand! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 13, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Dr. Lara Devgan, celebrity NYC plastic surgeon and CEO/ Founder of her eponymous medical grade skincare line details its latest rebranding and upcoming products such as pre and probiotic vitamins as well as her skincare-centered morning routine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 23, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Tera Peterson, co-founder of NuFACE, talks through NuFACE'S microcurrent compatible face and body line, the importance of microcurrent devices in your beauty routine and the early history of the family owned brand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 09, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Tiffany Thurston Scott, co-founder of RÓEN, discusses the ethos of RÓEN as both a glamorous and clean beauty brand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 02, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Childhood best friends Jess & Jill and founders of Campo Beauty, discuss the legacy of clean home goods that Campo succeeds, and the future of modern aromatherapy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 23, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Husband-wife duo and founders of Wonder Valley dive into the conception of their multi-use and endlessly beneficial olive oil brand and offer a few wise words to aspiring entrepreneurs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 26, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Mother- daughter duo and founders of "The Style That Binds Us", Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk, dish on how their fashion-industry knowledge has connected women to each other throughout the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 12, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Kelly Kovack, founder of BeautyMatter, shares how she has continuously reinvented her long-standing beauty career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 10
