Skincare Episodes

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Cynthia Sakai, Founder & CEO of EvolveTogether, and this conversation was both inspiring and deeply human.  Cynthia shared how her journey from jewelry design to launching a wellness-focused essentials brand began during...

I had such an inspiring conversation with Noelle O’Connor, the founder of Tan Organic and Skin Magic. From building one of the cleanest sunless tanning brands in the world to creating a multi-use balm that families can trust, Noelle’s story is packed with passion, resilience, and...

I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Lolita Sanders, Founder of Umthi.  From the very first moment, it was clear how deeply personal her mission is—Umthi isn’t just a skincare brand, it’s rooted in family, culture, and the wisdom passed down through...

I had such an inspiring conversation with Lorraine Corcoran, Founder & CEO of Nyrah Beauty. Her journey into skincare was deeply personal, sparked by her own search for products that truly worked for her sensitive skin. What began as frustration turned into a...

In this episode, I sit down with Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg, the visionary duo behind Fresh, one of the most iconic beauty brands of the last three decades. What began as a small apothecary shop in Boston evolved into a global brand renowned for blending modern skincare with timeless rituals. L…

In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Landry, PhD, a scientist-turned-entrepreneur who’s bringing literal space-age technology to the skincare world.  As the President and Co-founder of Delavie Sciences, Kyle shares how a partnership with NASA led to the discovery of...

I always love speaking with founders who are guided by purpose, and Reham Essa’s story is a perfect example. After years as a pharmacist, Founder and CEO Reham set out to create a skincare brand that prioritizes health, simplicity, and integrity over hype. EssenZen is about more than beauty; it’s a…

When I say this episode is packed with hard-won wisdom, I mean it. I sat down with Matt Orlic, founder of Qure Skincare, who’s built 25+ brands over the past two decades, and survived losing $5 million when a major retailer collapsed overnight. Instead of giving up, he...

From the moment I met Annie Meyer , Co-founder & CEO of Untoxicated , I could tell she was building something special. In this episode, we dive deep into her journey with Untoxicated , a mission-driven skincare brand formulated for people with sensitive skin and built around ...