Glam & Grow - Beauty Business Podcast
178 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -On the Glam & Grow Podcast, your host, Takara Sewitt interviews leaders at the top Beauty, Skincare, Fashion, and Lifestyle brands. She dives into their stories, lessons learned, and perspectives on the changing industry. Subscribe and join us each week as we Glam & Grow.
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YUNI Beauty with Founder & CEO Emmanuel Rey
October 04, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBEmmanuel Rey, Founder and CEO of YUNI Beauty, had a long career working with top beauty brands like Aveda and L’Oreal before he ever decided to take the entrepreneurial leap. YUNI is known for its focus on wellness and is a clean, natural, sustainable brand that wants its customers to save time, restore health, and relieve stress. When you go to YUNI Beauty’s website you’ll see right at the top of the page: “mindful beauty for an active life.” When we asked Emmanuel about this, he said, “...
Cadence with CEO & Founder Steph Hon
September 27, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBOn this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we chat with Steph Hon, CEO & Founder at Cadence. Cadence provides sustainable and stylish capsules to make organizing all your self-care essentials a breeze. The capsules can hold everything from vitamins to toothpaste to conditioner. The episode begins with Steph explaining the concept behind Cadence and her heavy involvement in the design of the eco-friendly capsules. She explains the challenges of being a young entrepreneur, and we le...
Fable & Mane with Co-Founder & CEO Akash Mehta
September 20, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBWhen they were young, Nikita and Akash Mehta would listen to their grandmother tell them stories as she cared for their hair. Those golden memories would, years later, inspire the two siblings to create a modern hair wellness brand, Fable & Mane, inspired by 4,000-year-old Indian beauty secrets. Launching a business is always a challenge, but launching during a pandemic is a special kind of difficult. Yet Akash and the team took full advantage of the storytelling that is at the heart of t...
TULA Skincare with CEO Savannah Sachs
September 13, 2021 14:24 - 29 minutes - 27 MBWhile many tend to think of yogurt and other food items when they hear the term probiotic, Savannah Sachs and her team at TULA love to educate people about the role probiotics can play in clinically-proven topical skincare. TULA believes in beauty from the inside, and thinks of itself as sitting at the intersection of beauty and wellness. TULA was founded by a practicing doctor, Dr. Roshini Raj. She dove deeper into treatments that worked for her patients to create a brand that makes clean ...
Giella Custom Blend Cosmetics with Founder Giella Poblocki
September 07, 2021 05:38 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we speak with Giella Poblocki, Founder at GIELLA Custom Blend Cosmetics. GIELLA helps customers design the perfect products based on their hair, eye and skin color, and personal preferences. Customized cosmetics include foundation, mineral powder, bronzer, and more. The episode begins with Giella explaining the brand. We learn about custom blends and how it works. Giella discusses the most significant shift she’s seen in the beauty indust...
Giella Has Navigated the Beauty Industry for the Past 20 Years, and Continues to Do So, with Giella Poblocki
September 07, 2021 05:38 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we speak with Giella Poblocki, Founder at GIELLA Custom Blend Cosmetics. GIELLA helps customers design the perfect products based on their hair, eye and skin color, and personal preferences. Customized cosmetics include foundation, mineral powder, bronzer, and more. The episode begins with Giella explaining the brand. We learn about custom blends and how it works. Giella discusses the most significant shift she’s seen in the beauty indust...
Interview with Diego Abba, CEO of italist, the Leading High-Fashion Marketplace
August 30, 2021 15:31 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBIf you find an in-season luxury item online at a great price, you might think there’s a scam involved. And that’s precisely one of the consumer education hurdles that Diego Abba and his team at italist have had to overcome as they have built their platform since 2014. italist is a luxury e-commerce site that offers the fashion and accessory choices of leading Italian luxury boutiques. While all the products are shipped from Italy, the brands come from all over the world. Italian buyers are ...
italist with CEO Diego Abba
August 30, 2021 15:31 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBIf you find an in-season luxury item online at a great price, you might think there’s a scam involved. And that’s precisely one of the consumer education hurdles that Diego Abba and his team at italist have had to overcome as they have built their platform since 2014. italist is a luxury e-commerce site that offers the fashion and accessory choices of leading Italian luxury boutiques. While all the products are shipped from Italy, the brands come from all over the world. Italian buyers are ...
Developing Lab Grown Diamonds and partnering with Nordstrom, with Abdul Mazin, President of HauteCarat
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBOn this episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we spoke with Abdul Mazin, Founder and President of HauteCarat. HauteCarat designs beautiful lab-grown diamond jewelry. Despite the fact that lab-grown diamonds are chemically, physically, and optically indistinguishable from their mined counterparts, there’s still a bias against them among buyers and sellers in the diamond industry. One of the lessons Abdul shares in the episode is the perceived knowledge about the cheaper prices of lab-grown d...
HauteCarat with President Abdul Mazin
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBOn this episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we spoke with Abdul Mazin, Founder and President of HauteCarat. HauteCarat designs beautiful lab-grown diamond jewelry. Despite the fact that lab-grown diamonds are chemically, physically, and optically indistinguishable from their mined counterparts, there’s still a bias against them among buyers and sellers in the diamond industry. One of the lessons Abdul shares in the episode is the perceived knowledge about the cheaper prices of lab-grown d...
Highline Wellness with CEO & Founder Chris Roth
August 16, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we discuss CBD supplements and more with Chris Roth, CEO & Founder at Highline Wellness. Do you want to learn how a CBD supplement company rose to success? Then tune in to the latest episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, with Chris Roth, CEO & Founder at Highline Wellness. Resources Mentioned: Highline Wellness Instagram This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak. 8-figure ecommerce stores hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into...
On Marketing CBD Supplements with Chris Roth, CEO and Founder at Highline Wellness
August 16, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we discuss CBD supplements and more with Chris Roth, CEO & Founder at Highline Wellness. Highline Wellness provides natural, affordable, and effective CBD supplements. The brand’s mission is to help everyone achieve a happier, healthier, and more peaceful state of mind and body. The episode kicks off with Chris describing Highline Wellness and what it offers. We learn the benefits of CBD and how it can help people become happier and more r...
LensDirect with CEO Ryan Alovis
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBOn this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we sit down with Ryan Alovis, CEO at LensDirect. Ryan is CEO and founder of The Stella Group, which makes up three companies, LensDirect and two other businesses — life science technology brand Pulse Health, and Go Answer, a 24/7 outsource contact center. LensDirect is the principle of the three companies. It’s a national brand selling everything from name-brand contact lenses to glasses and sunglasses. It also provides a lens replacement s...
On Becoming Leaders in the Vision Care Industry with Ryan Alovis, CEO at LensDirect
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBOn this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we sit down with Ryan Alovis, CEO at LensDirect. Ryan is CEO and founder of The Stella Group, which makes up three companies, LensDirect and two other businesses — life science technology brand Pulse Health, and Go Answer, a 24/7 outsource contact center. LensDirect is the principle of the three companies. It’s a national brand selling everything from name-brand contact lenses to glasses and sunglasses. It also provides a lens replacement s...
On Running a Successful Invisible Aligner Company with Neeraj Gunsagar, President and CEO at Byte
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we speak with Neeraj Gunsagar, President and CEO at Byte. Byte offers invisible aligners, which are clear plastic devices custom-made to fit your teeth. They gradually shift your teeth so that they’re straight, leaving you with a better smile. Byte aligners are known for moving the teeth more quickly than other invisible aligners on the market. The episode begins with Neeraj speaking about his career and how he ended up at Byte. We learn a...
Byte with President & CEO Neeraj Gunsagar
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we speak with Neeraj Gunsagar, President and CEO at Byte. Byte offers invisible aligners, which are clear plastic devices custom-made to fit your teeth. They gradually shift your teeth so that they’re straight, leaving you with a better smile. Byte aligners are known for moving the teeth more quickly than other invisible aligners on the market. The episode begins with Neeraj speaking about his career and how he ended up at Byte. We learn a...
On Transitioning from an Internationally Acclaimed Hairstylist into a Luxury Haircare Brand Founder with Wendy Iles, Founder of Iles Formula
July 26, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we sit down with Wendy Iles, founder of Iles Formula. Wendy is an internationally acclaimed hairstylist, and she created Iles Formula as a luxury haircare brand featuring products that provide instant hair repair to all hair types. Wendy starts off the podcast episode by explaining how she transitioned from being a top celebrity stylist into a product developer and founder of Iles Formula. We also learn how she went about formulating her pr...
Iles Formula with Founder Wendy Iles
July 26, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we sit down with Wendy Iles, founder of Iles Formula. Wendy is an internationally acclaimed hairstylist, and she created Iles Formula as a luxury haircare brand featuring products that provide instant hair repair to all hair types. Wendy starts off the podcast episode by explaining how she transitioned from being a top celebrity stylist into a product developer and founder of Iles Formula. We also learn how she went about formulating her pr...
On creating the first-ever freckle cosmetics product with Remi Brixton, CEO and Founder at Freck Beauty
July 19, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we sit down with Remi Brixton, CEO and Founder at Freck Beauty. Freck Beauty is best known as the original freckle cosmetics company, creating the first freckle product on the market. A Kickstarter was run back in 2015, then the brand was launched in 2017. Freck Beauty champions itself on being clean and bold, caring about the ingredients used in its products. Remi starts the episode by talking about how Freck Beauty first became establish...
Freck Beauty with CEO & Founder Remi Brixton
July 19, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we sit down with Remi Brixton, CEO and Founder at Freck Beauty. Freck Beauty is best known as the original freckle cosmetics company, creating the first freckle product on the market. A Kickstarter was run back in 2015, then the brand was launched in 2017. Freck Beauty champions itself on being clean and bold, caring about the ingredients used in its products. Remi starts the episode by talking about how Freck Beauty first became establish...
Ivory Ella with Co-Founder Richard Henne
July 12, 2021 04:02 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we chat with Richard Henne, co-founder of Ivory Ella. Ivory Ella is an e-commerce apparel brand with the mission to provide high-quality clothing for a good cause. Every purchase includes a donation of at least 10% to charity, with donations on some pieces of up to 50%. The brand’s main partner is Save the Elephants. During the episode, Richard explains how the brand first started partnering with Save the Elephants by donating $20,000 of i...
On Running a Charitable Apparel and Lifestyle Brand with Richard Henne, co-founder of Ivory Ella
July 12, 2021 04:02 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we chat with Richard Henne, co-founder of Ivory Ella. Ivory Ella is an e-commerce apparel brand with the mission to provide high-quality clothing for a good cause. Every purchase includes a donation of at least 10% to charity, with donations on some pieces of up to 50%. The brand’s main partner is Save the Elephants. During the episode, Richard explains how the brand first started partnering with Save the Elephants by donating $20,000 of i...
On growing a brand during Covid-19 with Martin Okner, President and Chief Operating Officer of dpHUE
June 21, 2021 07:54 - 21 minutes - 20 MBOn this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow Podcast, we chat with Martin Okner, President and Chief Operating Officer of dpHUE. dpHUE is a haircare brand established by color enthusiast and founder Donna Pohlad along with A-list celebrity colorist Justin Anderson. The products are designed to nurture the hair to help make the color look amazing every day. Solutions help make your hair look incredible even between salon appointments. Martin starts off by discussing his transition from working...
dpHUE Haircare with President & Chief Operating Officer Martin Okner
June 21, 2021 07:54 - 21 minutes - 20 MBOn this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow Podcast, we chat with Martin Okner, President and Chief Operating Officer of dpHUE. dpHUE is a haircare brand established by color enthusiast and founder Donna Pohlad along with A-list celebrity colorist Justin Anderson. The products are designed to nurture the hair to help make the color look amazing every day. Solutions help make your hair look incredible even between salon appointments. Martin starts off by discussing his transition from working...
HydraFacial with CEO & Founder Clint Carnell
June 14, 2021 07:54 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBOn this week’s episode of the Glam & Glow podcast, we sit down with Clint Carnell, CEO & Founder of the HydraFacial Company. A HydraFacial is a patented skin treatment available in dermatology offices and medical spas. The treatment is known for its three-step process, working to deep-clean, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin. Clint begins the episode by discussing the HydraFacial treatment, how it works, and how the company was established. He also talks about the marketing efforts behind th...
On Running a Global Skincare Treatment Brand with Clint Carnell, CEO & Founder of the HydraFacial Company
June 14, 2021 07:54 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBOn this week’s episode of the Glam & Glow podcast, we sit down with Clint Carnell, CEO & Founder of the HydraFacial Company. A HydraFacial is a patented skin treatment available in dermatology offices and medical spas. The treatment is known for its three-step process, working to deep-clean, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin. Clint begins the episode by discussing the HydraFacial treatment, how it works, and how the company was established. He also talks about the marketing efforts behind th...
On their remarkable journey to success with Kimberly and Tim Lewis, CEO & Co-Founders of CurlMix
June 07, 2021 11:52 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBOn this episode of the Glam & Grow Podcast, we sit down with the dynamic duo Kimberly and Tim Lewis, CEOs and co-founders of CurlMix. Not only are the pair business partners, but they’re also married childhood sweethearts. CurlMix is a beauty brand selling clean and simple formulas. Kimberly and Tim begin the episode by discussing the unique and unconventional way the brand started. Throughout the episode, the couple talks about their journey to success, highlighting the challenges and tri...
CurlMix with Co-Founders Kimberly & Tim Lewis
June 07, 2021 11:52 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBOn this episode of the Glam & Grow Podcast, we sit down with the dynamic duo Kimberly and Tim Lewis, CEOs and co-founders of CurlMix. Not only are the pair business partners, but they’re also married childhood sweethearts. CurlMix is a beauty brand selling clean and simple formulas. Kimberly and Tim begin the episode by discussing the unique and unconventional way the brand started. Throughout the episode, the couple talks about their journey to success, highlighting the challenges and tri...