Let’s Chat Whimsy Official is a modern beauty and wellness atelier focused on clean, plant alchemy and conscious luxury. By redefining the beauty and wellness space, we redefine consumerism which takes us one step closer to global sustainability. Founders Victoria McAbee & Jasmine Lee launched the DTC line in August 2020 with a goal of creating inclusive, clean, non-toxic, and plant-based products that are industry-leading and redefining. Started in their college town of Auburn, Alabama as a...
May 13, 2021•32 min•Ep. 130
Let’s Chat Biologique Recherche’s purpose is to further skin quality and health, helping enhance the self-esteem that’s so essential to people’s fundamental wellbeing. To this end all our staff, distributors, suppliers and wider stakeholders strive daily to improve societal and environmental wellbeing, now and in the future.Skin is the reflection of ourselves; it isn’t consistent, but multiple over the course of a day, of a life. “Everyone has different Skin Instants. Biologique Recherche’s Meth...
May 11, 2021•25 min•Ep. 129
Let’s Chat Michelle and Sally, Co-Founders of the breakthrough line Womaness, discuss the importance of menopositivity and the journey that led them to creating a refined option for women’s health. Sally and Michelle discuss the vision of providing accessible products and share their key insights into the industry as a whole. Womaness is a high-performance collection of modern menopause products created by women for women that offer solutions from head to toe (and everything in between). We don’...
May 10, 2021•41 min•Ep. 128
Let’s Chat Hope Smith, Founder of MUTHA , shares the details of creating an empowering and beautifully crafted brand for women to truly enjoy throughout the changes that come with growth, motherhood and beyond. Hope shares her vision and purpose behind creating a body care skincare line rooted in body positivity and strength and the phenomenal discovery that has led to a range of industry acclaimed products. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/mes...
May 07, 2021•28 min•Ep. 127
Let’s Chat Molly Hart, founder of HIGHR Collective, the first carbon-neutral makeup range to launch into market, shares her vision for creating a line that is keeping sustainability at the forefront while maintaining the highest standards of beauty. Molly shares her insight into the industry and what led her to create an inclusivity driven, fashion forward line.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spo...
May 06, 2021•32 min•Ep. 126
Let’s Chat Elana D. Szyfer, CEO of RéVive Skincare, shares the incredible journey of the timeless brand RéVive, and the discoveries that led to the creation of their globally successful products. Elana offers insight into the business behind growing a brand in multiple international economies such as China, among others, and the process of expanding a brand that is now a trusted option in skin health by consumers worldwide. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ski...
May 05, 2021•42 min•Ep. 125
Let’s Chat Steffanie Attenberg, Chief Brand Officer for NewBeauty / SANDOW shares her incredible vision for the beauty industry and NewBeauty’s incomparable approach to keeping facts and knowledge above all else in this ever expanding industry. Steffanie shares her insight into what makes a great publication and shares the details that go behind NewBeauty’s coveted beauty awards. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/messageSupport this podcast: htt...
May 03, 2021•35 min•Ep. 124
Let’s Chat Melissa Sansone is currently the Vice President of SEEN Group, a communications agency with offices in NY and London with a deep-rooted specialism in beauty, rostering clients such as Byredo, Tatcha, Westman Atelier, Shen Beauty, CND, Pai Skincare, Frank Body, Klorane, Avene and Omorovicza to name a few. As a dedicated and passionate public relations professional, Melissa’s multi-faceted expertise includes client strategy and service, influencer marketing, media relations, event execu...
May 01, 2021•41 min•Ep. 123
Let’s Chat Lindsay Miller is an award-winning journalist and Deputy Editor at POPSUGAR. In her role, she helps guide storytelling, content, and strategy across the brand's social, editorial, and video platforms, in categories from pop-culture to politics.With more than a decade in journalism, Lindsay has broadcast live from the Oscars red carpet, covered the Cannes Film Festival, and interviewed the top celebrities and thought-leaders of our time. She has provided expert commentary for the Assoc...
Apr 30, 2021•38 min•Ep. 122
Let’s Chat I’ve loved fashion, art and BE-YOUTY ever since I was young, and I knew right away that I wanted to combine these passions and pursue makeup artistry.I’ve nurtured my keen eye for detail training with well-known celebrity makeup artists including, Francois Nars, Uzo, Trish McEvoy, Peter Philips and Lucia Pica, and my love of makeup artistry has taken me all over the world. I’ve spent the last 16 years traversing the U.S., Canada and Europe, and traveling is another passion that I plan...
Apr 28, 2021•41 min•Ep. 121
Let’s Chat Innersense Organic Beauty is a love story between two seasoned beauty professionals who share a passion for health, hair, beauty and the planet. Greg and Joanne Starkman are pioneers who founded the brand in 2005 when they realized the need for clean, pure, organic and non-toxic professional quality hair care products. They trusted their innersense, sourcing the highest quality and Certified Organic ingredients, in the purest, most concentrated form, to create a complete, award-winnin...
Apr 27, 2021•42 min•Ep. 120
Let’s Chat Perspectives: The Evolution of Aesthetics. Designed to be an interactive exchange of personal perspectives and conversations that will focus on hot topics, the latest aesthetic trends, combination therapies, disruptive technologies, marketing strategies with local social media influencers and best practices.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/support Su...
Apr 26, 2021•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 119
Let’s Chat Dr. Vivian Bucay completed her dermatology training at the University of Miami and the Baylor College of Medicine. She serves as volunteer faculty as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Texas Health Science Center and is faculty on several other continuing medical education initiatives in the US. In addition to lecturing nationally and internationally, and publishing papers in peer reviewed journals and writing book chap...
Apr 26, 2021•27 min•Ep. 118
Let’s Chat Ava Shamban M.D., the renowned board-certified Dermatologist, is a true skin visionary, clinician, author, anti-aging expert, and prejuvenation proponent. Founder of Ava MD Dermatology and SkinFive, her curated, maintenance-focused medical spa concept, she also runs the Santa Monica based Ava T. Shamban Research Clinic, where she is the principal investigator on clinical trials for Allergan, Evolus, Merz, Galderma, Revance, and others engaged in the pipeline of future treatments, prod...
Apr 26, 2021•17 min•Ep. 117
Let’s Chat Dr. Grant Stevens is the founder and Medical Director of Marina Plastic Surgery and The OrangeTwist Institute, a medical spa in Marina Del Rey, California. He is also a Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Southern California; Chairman of the USC-Marina Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship and the Director of the USC Division of Aesthetic Surgery.Dr. Stevens is on the board of directors of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, serving as president elect. He...
Apr 25, 2021•8 min•Ep. 116
Let’s Chat MaryAnn Guerra has a career-long passion for bringing technology to market, accelerating innovation from the lab into commercial businesses and providing an incomparable client experience. As co-founder of Aesthetics Biomedical®, she understands the importance of designing experiences that create results. As a client of her own company, she values the opportunity to feel her very best at any age using leading-edge, FDA-cleared technology and treatment serums and recovery agents that t...
Apr 25, 2021•34 min•Ep. 115
Let’s Chat Sheldon has seven years of experience in creating and driving marketing initiatives and building aesthetic brands in the marketplace. As a highly talented professional and performance driven individual, he practices a streamlined and intuitive approach to handling every task, which rests on efficiency, and astute problem solving. Sheldon effectively handles various digital marketing planning, implementation, analysis and optimization, while ensuring successful campaigns and high ROI. ...
Apr 25, 2021•21 min•Ep. 114
Let’s Chat Ashley Iaconetti is a TV personality most known for her appearances on The Bachelor franchise on which she met her husband, Jared Haibon. Ashley has been a guest on Good Morning America, The Ellen DeGenerous Show, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. She is a host for both The Almost Famous podcast with iHeart Radio and The I Don’t Get podcast with Wave Network. Ashley works as a correspondent for Access Hollywood and is a columnist for Cosmopolitan.com. Ashley has her Masters’s degree in Broadcast...
Apr 25, 2021•21 min•Ep. 113
Let’s Chat Dr. Michael Somenek is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who practices in Washington, DC. Dr. Somenek completed an intensive fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery under the tutelage of world-renowned facial plastic surgeons Dr. J. Regan Thomas and Dr. Dean Toriumi at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He is now the owner of Somenek+PittmanMD and is considered one of the leading experts in rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation. He is a trainer and teac...
Apr 25, 2021•18 min•Ep. 111
Let’s Chat Shino Bay is board certified with a Fellowship in Dermatology from the American College of Osteopathic Dermatology. Dr. Aguilera has over 20 years of advanced training in lasers and aesthetics and is the owner of Shino Bay Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser Institute. A published author, clinical researcher, international Key Opinion Leader, and trainer. NOVA University, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and four other universities. An international keynote speaker on the newest laser ...
Apr 25, 2021•21 min•Ep. 110
Let’s Chat Lori has spent over 39 years in medicine. Her first 24 years were as an ER and ICU nurse. She went on to become a Nurse Practitioner in 2004 and worked in Family Practice. She moved into the specialty of aesthetics in 2007 and has continued to grow and learn every day. She has become a sought-after speaker and international aesthetic educator. She serves on several advisory boards (6) and is on faculty with (8) different medical conferences. In 2012 she received the award for the U.S....
Apr 25, 2021•20 min•Ep. 109
Let’s Chat Kamala and Lizzy dive into the experience and inspiring journeys that led them to create their amazing publication after having worked and seen the industry from multiple angles. Lizzy and Kamala share their love for good journalism and the importance of good content, which is at the heart of Spa and Beauty Today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/sup...
Apr 23, 2021•33 min•Ep. 108
Let’s Chat Stephanie Stahl is a dynamic consumer driven business leader and brand builder with expertise in the beauty, fashion, and health & wellness industries. Stephanie is CEO and Co-Founder of Ace of Air. Ace of Air, launching in January 2021 with skincare and supplements, is the first fully circular beauty & wellness brand. Ace of Air elevates every standard for beauty and wellness with products that put people and planet above all. Stephanie also serves on the boards of Dollar Tre...
Apr 22, 2021•56 min•Ep. 107
Let’s Chat Prudvi Kaka, CSO for Deciem’s “crown jewel” brand, NIOD, talks about the scientific logic behind NIOD’s cutting edge technologies and innovations. Prudvi does a deep dive into the chemistry of some of the brand’s fan favorite products and discusses the vision for keeping an emphasis on non-invasive options in dermal science at the forefront of their approach to skin health.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/messageSupport this podcast:...
Apr 20, 2021•37 min•Ep. 106
Let’s Chat Dara Levy invented the category of at-home dermaplaning with DERMAFLASH. Obsessed with the instant, transformative results of medical dermaplaning, Dara opened an entire med spa in Chicago built around her signature DERMAFLASH™ dermaplaning facial. Performed with a surgical scalpel, the treatment removes dead skin cells, built-up residue, and peach fuzz—revealing a layer of skin that’s smoother, brighter and younger-looking. Five years and 6,000 dermaplaning facials later, Dara had an...
Apr 17, 2021•44 min•Ep. 105
Let’s Chat Dr. Manuela Maria Vazquez is the Founder of LaMaria, a brand that creates clean skincare for women’s life stages and transitions. As a board-certified OB/GYN, Dr. Vazquez brings her 12 years of expertise into a new category with a mission to create products that evoke a sense of pride in a woman. LaMaria was founded as a result of Dr. Vazquez being underwhelmed with the over-the-counter feminine care products she was having to recommend to her patients. These products have little-to-n...
Apr 16, 2021•33 min•Ep. 104
Let’s Chat Rochelle shares her wealth of knowledge that led her to creating her industry altering line centered around women’s health and well being. As an industry veteran, Rochelle shares how she used her experience to truly fill a space in the beauty industry globally. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/support Support the Show. Follow The Show On All Socials ...
Apr 14, 2021•48 min•Ep. 103
Let’s Chat Colette and Mark do a deep dive into how they made such an iconic line that is at the forefront of accessibility without compromising quality and innovation. Colette and Mark share their phenomenal vision and also their brand new initiative to give back.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/support Support the Show. Follow The Show On All Socials Using Th...
Apr 12, 2021•45 min•Ep. 102
Let’s Chat Dr Yannis Alexandrides and Eva Alexandridis, co-Founders of the iconic line named after Dr Yanis's world famous plastic-surgery practice on 111 Harley Street, London, talk about the medical innovation that has led to the creation of breakthrough products in their line. Dr Yanis shares his incredible journey in medicine and research that is a constant source of inspiration for all of the line's products and Eva discusses her brilliant business decisions that led to making 111 Skin a le...
Apr 12, 2021•36 min•Ep. 101
Let’s Chat Allison Collins,Senior Beauty Editor at WWD shares her experienced insight on how brands can bring diversity and inclusivity to the forefront and what she considers to be an interesting brand story. Allison shares her editorial background in industries related to beauty and business and how this has helped her approach beauty from an aerial perspective.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skincareanarchy/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.s...
Apr 08, 2021•41 min•Ep. 100