Beauty in Progress
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -The goal of our podcast is to help our audience understand that there are internal and external factors which contribute to the perception of beauty. In each episode, our host, Dr. Behrooz Torkian, will connect with different personalities and influencers like yourself, from various backgrounds and fields. All of this will be tied together with our mission to make everything as simple as possible and make it your own.
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5 Big Reasons People Have Rhinoplasties with Dr. Torkian
October 06, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBDownload Podcast transcript In this episode, I want to go over 5 of the big reasons people choose to have rhinoplasties and what makes them successful. I’ll go into detail about why people want these changes and what procedures are required to achieve them, as well as some of the pros and cons of some of these procedures and the long-term results you can expect. Highlights: Changing trends with dorsal hump reductions, and techniques for achieving the desired new look. The different se...
Airway Obstructions and Cosmetic Surgery with Dr. Torkian
September 03, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBDownload Podcast transcript This week I want to go over some of the common issues that come up in my practice, specifically regarding airway obstruction. Many patients come in for rhinoplasties and think their breathing is fine, but I find there’s actually some issue that is obstructing their airway and needs to be addressed. So in this episode, I cover some common causes of airway obstruction, how they can be diagnosed, and what can be done to solve them. Highlights: How do you find ou...
Common Misconceptions about Facial Fillers with Dr. Torkian
August 26, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBDownload Podcast transcript I’m back after a short hiatus due to a “zoom boom” in the industry, and for a few episodes, instead of chatting with a guest, I’m going to take some time to discuss cosmetic surgery and cosmetic medicine so that prospective patients can learn a little bit about it. In this episode, I’m dispelling the myths of facial fillers and answering some common questions that I receive about them. Highlights: How fillers can stack up over time, eventually looking like “to...
Embracing the Natural Movement of the Hair with Pekela Riley
April 22, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBDownload Podcast Transcript If it's natural, it's better! Today's guest is Pekela Riley, hair care consultant, master stylist, and founder of Salon PK and Pure + True Texture. Pekela had a difficult childhood, but she never let that stop her from going on her way. Her mother inspired her to overcome obstacles and challenge her creativity, so while she was studying nursing she switched to cosmetology school. Six months after starting cosmetology, she went full-time to a salon to pursue her c...
Expert Guide to Ethics in Facial Plastic Surgery with Dr. Jonathan Sykes
April 15, 2021 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBDownload Podcast Transcript Should the plastic surgeon question the wishes of the patients? Today's guest is Dr. Jonathan Sykes. One of the most respected board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States, specializing in facelifts, rhinoplasty, and eyelid procedures, he will answer this question. Dr. Sykes has been in practice since 1986 and has performed more than 20,000 aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries. He is a truly dedicated and ethical physician, who has been a true educator...
Dark Skin Dermatology with Dr. DiAnne Davis
April 08, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBDownload Podcast Transcript Did you know that diagnosing in dark skin can be very different compared to fair skin? Today's guest is Dr. DiAnne Davis, MD, a board certified cosmetic dermatologist who specializes in non-invasive facial rejuvenation, skin of color, hair loss, and cosmetic dermatologic surgery. During her residency, Dr. Davis was influential in coordinating the first Skin of Color Symposium, helping to promote awareness of the unique characteristics of colored skin from a medic...
The Skin as a Magic Mirror with Dr. Trevor Cates
March 25, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBDownload Podcast Transcript Your skin says a lot about your overall health. Today's guest is Dr. Trevor Cates, a nationally-recognized naturopathic physician, author of the Amazon best-selling book Clean Skin From Within, and founder of The Spa Dr., a natural skin care line. She has been a physician for 20 years, but began to focus on the skin 10 years ago, when she realized that the skin is an external reflection of internal health. Her interest in natural medicine began in her childhood, ...
Revolutionizing the Beauty Industry with Jessica DeFino
March 18, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBDownload Podcast Transcript Let’s redefine beauty standards! Today's guest is Jessica DeFIno, a pro-skin and anti-product beauty reporter covering supportive and sustainable skincare based on science and spirituality. With a degree in songwriting from Berklee College of Music, she brings a unique perspective to her writing with the lyrical qualities of storytelling, fluency, and connection to the audience. Her work in the beauty industry started because she had a problem with it. Through he...
Being a Young Entrepreneur in the Beauty Business with Bianca Bee
March 11, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBDownload Podcast Transcript There are people who do not miss opportunities because they are go-getters! Today’s guest is Bianca Bee, a beauty blogger, entrepreneur, and author, best known for her own talk show "The Bianca Bee Show" and for her book "The 20's Chronicles." Originally from Detroit, she moved to Los Angeles at the age of 17 to attend film school. As she studied, her eager desire made her begin to blaze her own path, working for E! News, Oprah Winfrey Network, TMZ, and many othe...
Artistic Vision in Regenerative and Reconstructive Surgery with Dr. Joubin Gabbay
March 04, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBDownload Podcast Transcript Don't miss this amazing conversation with two experts from the plastic surgery world! Today's guest is Dr. Joubin Gabbay, M.D., a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in the art of cosmetic plastic surgery. Dr. Gabbay graduated with honors from the University of California, San Diego, with a full education in molecular biology and theoretical and practical arts and received his medical education at the Medical College of Virginia. Af...
Enhancing Latinx Beauty with Refinery29 Senior Editor Thatiana Diaz
February 25, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBDownload Podcast Transcript We invite you to know the story of someone who succeeded in the beauty industry and decided to change it for the better! Thatiana Diaz is a senior editor and beauty contributor for Refinery29. She leads the editorial strategy, ideation, and execution of Somos, Refinery29's first Latino multiplatform channel. Thatiana produces deeply informed beauty pieces and exclusive celebrity features. She joined Refinery29 from People en Español, where she launched Chica, Mer...
Making a Skin Decision with Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian
February 18, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBDownload Podcast Transcript Get to know the behind the scenes of plastic surgery! Dr. Sheila Nazarian is a Beverly Hills board certified plastic surgeon, founder of Nazarian Plastic Surgery, and host of the Netflix show Skin Decision. Dr. Nazarian attended Columbia University in New York and graduated with a BA in economics with a pre-medical concentration. From there, she enrolled at Yeshiva University’s Albert Einstein School of Medicine, and then went on to a combined residency in plasti...
Aging Gracefully and the Science Behind it, with Dermatologist Dr. Doris Day
February 04, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBDownload Podcast Transcript It's never too late to start taking care of your skin! Today's guest is Doris Day, MD, a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in laser, cosmetic, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology. Dr. Day graduated from Columbia University with a BA in English, completed her MA in journalism and science writing at New York University before earning her MD from Downstate School of Medicine in New York. She completed her dermatology residency at Cornell University Schoo...
Sex, Feminism, Gender, and What Role Beauty Plays in Them, with Writer Suzannah Weiss
January 07, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBHave you ever thought about what place has plastic surgery in feminism? Today's guest is Suzannah Weiss—a writer and editor, whose work consistently focuses on discussing gender, sex, and feminism, and has been featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Washington Post, and Vice. Weiss grew up on Long Island, New York, and attended Brown University, where she studied Cognitive Neuroscience, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Modern Culture and Media. She had several jobs but finally f...
Catching Beauty Out of Everybody with Kiyana Tehrani
December 03, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBA picture is worth a thousand words! Kiyana Tehrani is a Los Angeles-born photographer and creative director who specializes in fashion portraits and highlights the utter beauty in anyone. She is a true artist and portraitist who feels free and brave when she works. Capturing real beauty is one of her constant goals, so she uses little editing on her models to achieve a true and unique expression in each image. For the past 8 years, she has been honing her ability to lead creatively and prod...
The Subtle Art of Makeup with Bethany Garita
November 19, 2020 21:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBSome artistic disciplines are socially relegated but are just as creative as other popular doctrines. Bethany is an artist and works as a makeup artist in LA. Her journey began as a painter, and she has been creating art since she could hold a pin. While being a body piercer, she fell in love with bodies and faces and decided to get into makeup. She was already amazing on paper, so starting on skin wasn’t much of a challenge––but becoming a licensed esthetician was essential to understanding...
Perfecting the Game of Styling With Rebecca Dennett
November 12, 2020 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBThe fashion industry as we know it needs to change. And what better time than now? Rebecca Dennett is a stylist and art director that uses fashion as a medium to create boundary-pushing visual narratives. She studied textile design at Brighton University, fell in love with vogue art, and started working for a stylist in London. Since moving to New York in 2012, she has contributed to prestigious clients such as Elle, Allure, and Style Magazine. Rebecca acknowledges fashion is a constantly ch...
Perfecting the Game of Styling With Rebecca Dennett
November 12, 2020 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBThe fashion industry as we know it needs to change. And what better time than now? Rebecca Dennett is a stylist and art director that uses fashion as a medium to create boundary-pushing visual narratives. She studied textile design at Brighton University, fell in love with vogue art, and started working for a stylist in London. Since moving to New York in 2012, she has contributed to prestigious clients such as Elle, Allure, and Style Magazine. Rebecca acknowledges fashion is a constantly ch...
Embracing Natural Beauty with Rochelle Graham-Campbell
October 29, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBTreat your hair and skin better using chemical-free products! Rochelle Graham-Campbell is an accomplished entrepreneur, CEO, and Co-Founder of Alikay Naturals, a luxury organic line of hair and skincare products. Her journey started in 2008 as one of the first vloggers on YouTube, where she did hair-care tutorials. Everything blew up when her subscribers started asking for the natural hair oils she was doing for herself. That’s how Alikay Naturals was born! A visionary pioneer in the natural...
A True Eye for Spotting Talent with Danielle Eskinazi
October 22, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBHave you ever wondered how Hollywood actors get chosen? Today’s guest, Danielle Eskinazi, is an award-winning casting director with an ability to spot potential where others can’t. She started working in the entertainment industry more than twenty years ago and has cast incredible actors, such as Milla Jovovich, Hank Azaria, Woody Harrelson and David Bowie. Producers and directors trust her creativity to find actors that suit their needs. Authenticity and personality are what she prioritizes...
Celebrity Eyebrow Guru’s Best Kept Secret For The Perfect Brow with Sania Vucetaj
October 15, 2020 23:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBThe perfect brow-look exists and today’s guest, Sania Vucetaj, will explain how to achieve it. Sania is an eyebrow stylist and founder of Sania’s Brow Bar in New York City. Due to her unique and incredible style she has become an icon in the beauty industry working with celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Rihanna, Angela Simmons and Eliza Dushku. Her passion began when she was a kid and got a scar in her brow, and in order to fix it, she camouflaged the wound and started playing with beau...
A Passion Turned Into a Lifestyle with Olga Ferrara
October 08, 2020 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBDo you struggle with your everyday style? Today’s guest, Olga Ferrara, is a fashion influencer that will inspire you to find your look. Her passion turned into a job when she started using social media and people followed her for being organic and truthful. She gives advice to her Instagram community about trends, beauty and how to get real engagement. Olga supports sustainable brands because she believes today’s fashion industry is no longer working for the planet. Highlights: Olga expla...
The Beauty Of Wearing Your Heart On Your Sleeve with Yanina Oyarzo
October 01, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBThere is a difference between being an open book and just putting everything on the table. What is the right thing to do? Yanina Oyarzo, content creator and producer, explains how it comes to finding the right time and the right way. Competitive, intrepid, and always true to herself, Yanina decided to take one day at a time for the past few months, because "you plan and God laughs." Also, as a marketing enthusiast, she will tell you the ABC's of being successful while branding yourself and o...
Speaking the Beauty of Curves with Marie Denee
September 14, 2020 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBBeauty does truly come in all shapes and sizes. Luckily, the fashion industry realized this a while ago and started catering clothes to plus-sized people, who often struggled when finding garments that fitted them correctly. However, it was not easy finding brands and businesses that offered this. This is why Marie Denee, today’s guest, started her own blog called “The Curvy Fashionista,” in order to show brands and designers that offered plus-sized clothes. Marie is a respected voice in the...
Creating a “Friends” Style that Remains Relevant with Costume Designer Debra McGuire
August 31, 2020 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBWhen thinking about America’s most successful and worldwide-known sitcoms, “Friends” is probably one of the first ones that come up to our minds. Because of each character's uniqueness and their iconic friendship, we’re probably going to remember this show forever. What you probably did not know is all of the hard work that dressing each one of them meant! Today’s guest, Debra McGuire, was the Costume Designer on the show for its ten-year run and is here to tell you all about it! Debra is a...
Creating a “Friends” Style that Remains Relevant with Costume Designer Debra McGuire
August 31, 2020 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBWhen thinking about America’s most successful and worldwide-known sitcoms, “Friends” is probably one of the first ones that come up to our minds. Because of each character's uniqueness and their iconic friendship, we’re probably going to remember this show forever. What you probably did not know is all of the hard work that dressing each one of them meant! Today’s guest, Debra McGuire, was the Costume Designer on the show for its ten-year run and is here to tell you all about it! Debra is a...
A Woman Who Stands Out Because of Beauty and Brains with Galina Antonova
August 25, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThinking that a pretty face cannot also mean being an intelligent and inspiring person is an archaic thought. Galina Antonova, today’s guest, is living proof of that. Galina is an angel investor, model, fashion editor and the creator of the “Brains and Beauty” podcast which defines herself: her breathtaking beauty is perfectly combined with her keen investing abilities. Also, Galina is originally from Russia but at 19 years old she decided to pursue her dreams and move to the US in order to ...
A Woman Who Stands Out Because of Beauty and Brains with Galina Antonova
August 25, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThinking that a pretty face cannot also mean being an intelligent and inspiring person is an archaic thought. Galina Antonova, today’s guest, is living proof of that. Galina is an angel investor, model, fashion editor and the creator of the “Brains and Beauty” podcast which defines herself: her breathtaking beauty is perfectly combined with her keen investing abilities. Also, Galina is originally from Russia but at 19 years old she decided to pursue her dreams and move to the US in order to ...
The “Glaminator” of Celebrities with Mylah Morales
August 18, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBBeing a celebrity makeup artist takes a lot of commitment and expertise, especially when you are traveling all around the world. This is the reality of today’s guest, Mylah Morales, a well-recognized makeup artist who has been known by the beauty press as a celebrity “Glaminator” because of her quick and detailed work. Mylah’s impressive client list includes Rihanna, Jordin Sparks, Leona Lewis, Willow Smith, and many more women who feel empowered and beautiful thanks to her skills. Highli...
The “Glaminator” of Celebrities with Mylah Morales
August 18, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBBeing a celebrity makeup artist takes a lot of commitment and expertise, especially when you are traveling all around the world. This is the reality of today’s guest, Mylah Morales, a well-recognized makeup artist who has been known by the beauty press as a celebrity “Glaminator” because of her quick and detailed work. Mylah’s impressive client list includes Rihanna, Jordin Sparks, Leona Lewis, Willow Smith, and many more women who feel empowered and beautiful thanks to her skills. Highli...
Beauty From the Director’s Chair with Gabriela Tagliavini
August 11, 2020 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBWhen being a director in the movie industry, beauty plays a huge role in delivering the most stunning and breathtaking scenes on the big screen. Today on Beauty in Progress, Gabriela Tagliavini tells us everything about her view on beauty as an award winning filmmaker. Moreover, Gabriela has directed seven feature films and the three most viewed movies in Mexico and Spain: she is one of the most well recognized Latino filmmakers in the Hollywood industry! Highlights: Gabriela describes wha...
The Wave Maker Beauty with Sarah Potempa
August 04, 2020 22:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBHair is a personal trait that people take very seriously, as it’s part of their essence, beauty and personality. Today’s guest, Sarah Potempa, is a celebrity hair stylist who knows everything about maintaining that essence and making her clients glow from the inside to the outside by doing a simple haircut or a radical transformation on them. Also, Sarah is the inventor of the patented Beachwaver® curling iron, which helps people do their curls at home professionally! Moreover, Sarah is the ...
The Talent Side of Beauty with Hayley Littman
July 29, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBWhen being an actor, finding something that stands out about yourself in order to differentiate from others is key in the entertainment industry. This is what Hayley Littman, today’s guest, helps her clients with everyday. Hayley is President of the Littman Talent Group, a talent agency with headquarters in Los Angeles and a branch office in Atlanta which represents both adults and young actors. Her special love is helping the client build their casting image so that there is no doubt when...
The Talent Side of Beauty with Hayley Littman
July 29, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBWhen being an actor, finding something that stands out about yourself in order to differentiate from others is key in the entertainment industry. This is what Hayley Littman, today’s guest, helps her clients with everyday. Hayley is President of the Littman Talent Group, a talent agency with headquarters in Los Angeles and a branch office in Atlanta which represents both adults and young actors. Her special love is helping the client build their casting image so that there is no doubt when...
A Masterpiece Beauty with Farnaz Harouni
July 21, 2020 22:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBArt is definitely a form of expression which tends to express beauty in many different ways. Today’s guest, Farnaz Harouni, is a multi-discipline artist who expresses her creative energy and passion through many channels such as sculpting, fashion designing, and interior designing. Her love of life, artistic vision, and meticulous discipline breed an authentic creativity that defies labels and boundaries. Highlights: How Farnaz chose to follow her passion of being an artist from a very yo...
A Masterpiece Beauty with Farnaz Harouni
July 21, 2020 22:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBArt is definitely a form of expression which tends to express beauty in many different ways. Today’s guest, Farnaz Harouni, is a multi-discipline artist who expresses her creative energy and passion through many channels such as sculpting, fashion designing, and interior designing. Her love of life, artistic vision, and meticulous discipline breed an authentic creativity that defies labels and boundaries. Highlights: How Farnaz chose to follow her passion of being an artist from a very yo...
On the Quest for Beauty with Cris Saur
July 14, 2020 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBOur need to fit into society and our deep desire to be loved and accepted, is what led Cris Saur, today’s guest, to start filming the movie that later on saved her life: Quest for Beauty. This documentary is about Cris searching for the real meaning of beauty across 12 countries, after leaving an abusive relationship and being a model for over a decade. In addition, Cris has won several prizes for the movies she has filmed, and she is an active and engaged member of IDA (International Do...
Double Beauty with Twins Cristina and Celestina Lucero
July 07, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBToday on Beauty in Progress, our guests are identical twins who’ve chosen the entertainment life. When they were younger, Cristina and Celestina Lucero lived for gymnastics, but later they decided they wanted to take a different path that demanded confidence and determination: Hollywood. Now they both excel in their professions, and only success awaits them. Highlights: Cristina and Celestina describe their professional evolution and why they decided to move to LA Cristina and Celestin...
Double Beauty with Twins Cristina and Celestina Lucero
July 07, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBToday on Beauty in Progress, our guests are identical twins who’ve chosen the entertainment life. When they were younger, Cristina and Celestina Lucero lived for gymnastics, but later they decided they wanted to take a different path that demanded confidence and determination: Hollywood. Now they both excel in their professions, and only success awaits them. Highlights: Cristina and Celestina describe their professional evolution and why they decided to move to LA Cristina and Celestin...
Becoming a Triple Threat Beauty with Kristine Urzua
June 30, 2020 21:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBWardrobe stylist, makeup artist and creative director, it seems there is not much that Kristine Urzua isn’t ready to tackle. Today on the Beauty In Progress podcast we are excited to chat with this new mom and founder of Ritual Behavior Styling. Urzua has made a name for herself in Los Angeles by specializing in self-image branding and product innovation. Highlights: Kristine’s journey to becoming a wardrobe stylist, makeup artist and creative director The key to success is branding each...
The Layers of Beauty with Valerie Von Sobel
June 23, 2020 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBA unique fashion icon, Valerie Von Sobel has done it all – actress, model, philanthropist, you name it. She escaped from Hungary during the Communist era to Toronto. In 1995 her son passed away of a brain tumor. Within that time her mother also passed away and her husband took his own life. In 2000, she responded by opening the Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting single parents with terminally ill children. In today’s episode we jump into the mind of one o...
The Layers of Beauty with Valerie Von Sobel
June 23, 2020 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBA unique fashion icon, Valerie Von Sobel has done it all – actress, model, philanthropist, you name it. She escaped from Hungary during the Communist era to Toronto. In 1995 her son passed away of a brain tumor. Within that time her mother also passed away and her husband took his own life. In 2000, she responded by opening the Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting single parents with terminally ill children. In today’s episode we jump into the mind of one o...
The Fitness Side of Beauty with Shannon Decker
June 16, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBOn today’s episode our guest is elite fitness trainer and model Shannon Decker. She grew up in California and started her modeling career at the age of 22, but then discovered her passion for helping others achieve their health and fitness goals. Now she has become one of the top fitness influencers in LA and is on a mission to inspire people to go out there and fight for their dreams. Highlights: Shannon’s journey turning her passion for fitness into a successful business. Shannon’s re...
The Fitness Side of Beauty with Shannon Decker
June 16, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBOn today’s episode our guest is elite fitness trainer and model Shannon Decker. She grew up in California and started her modeling career at the age of 22, but then discovered her passion for helping others achieve their health and fitness goals. Now she has become one of the top fitness influencers in LA and is on a mission to inspire people to go out there and fight for their dreams. Highlights: Shannon’s journey turning her passion for fitness into a successful business. Shannon’s re...
Capturing Beauty Through the Lens of Beau Nelson
June 03, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBThere are many based makeup artists in Los Angeles, but only a few truly understand beauty trends. On today’s podcast our special guest is one of them, Beau Nelson, makeup artist and photographer of top LA celebrity. He has become a success in beauty and fashion because of his deep understanding of color and makeup techniques. Highlights: Beau’s journey to becoming a celebrity and Editorial makeup artist. The difference between creating desire rather than beauty when taking photos. Beau...
Capturing Beauty Through the Lens of Beau Nelson
June 03, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBThere are many based makeup artists in Los Angeles, but only a few truly understand beauty trends. On today’s podcast our special guest is one of them, Beau Nelson, makeup artist and photographer of top LA celebrity. He has become a success in beauty and fashion because of his deep understanding of color and makeup techniques. Highlights: Beau’s journey to becoming a celebrity and Editorial makeup artist. The difference between creating desire rather than beauty when taking photos. Beau...