Living in a Materiae World

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Come for the lipstick, stay for the laughs. Think of this podcast hosted by David Pirrotta—an industry veteran who has helped build 76 brands (and counting!)—as Waze for the beauty-obsessed, helping you navigate the ever-evolving world of makeup, hair, skin, wellness, and more. Full of twists, turns, and plenty of laughs, every episode takes you on a BS-free journey and keeps you ahead of the curve with advice from established icons, convos with newcomers looking for their big beauty break, and plenty of opinions from people who have seen, heard, and tried it all. Do a hair toss, check your nails, and enjoy the wild ride.

David Pirrota Brand Group Inc


    • Feb 12, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


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    A New Era in Wellness: Corbin Chamberlin, Founder of Sage & Salt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 30:00


    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 Corbin's ancestral gifts. As they look to the future, they express excitement for upcoming projects and the evolving landscape of wellness and beauty. 

    Bonus Episode: Jeannie Jarnot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 31:51


    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.

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    Bonus Episode: Melanie Mayron

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 31:15


    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.

    Bonus EP: Camille Katona and Stephanie Spence: Narrowing the generational beauty gap.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 27:55


    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.

    Leigh Winters: Shining light on the importance of innovative and green chemistry for beauty and wellness brands today.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 35:27


    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.

    Traditional Chinese Medicine, just might be the non-invasive cosmetic dermatology you've been searching for.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 37:19


    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.

    Nancy Schnoll: You don't need a lot to have beautiful skin.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 36:42


    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.

    Matt Maroone: How a modern facial bar came into existence, and the mindset behind its success.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 34:42


    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.

    Sarah Polansky: Revealing the magic of plant-based support for your body's own healing powers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 30:01


    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.

    Almira Armstrong : A Bold and Unique Approach to Fragrance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 30:04


    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.

    SANDOVAL: An Ode to What we Can Become

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 33:05


    Michael Carbaugh shares the journey of founding SANDOVAL -  and elevating aromatics to forge a more conscious life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ere Perez : Why the Beauty World needs Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 39:54


    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.

    Gloria Noto : Redefining beauty & representation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 37:00


    Noto Botanics founder Gloria Noto talks forging an authentic brand, representation & otherness in the beauty realm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ju Rhyu : Strength in Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 29:55


    Hero Cosmetics Founder Ju Rhyu talks beauty brand building - and not going it alone.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    JP Collett & Jamie Leilani Pelayo: The Rise and Growth of Wellness House, natureofthings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 33:32


    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.

    Allison McNamara: When One Door Closes, Another One Opens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 31:33


    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.

    Angela Caglia : Confidence is Key

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 28:44


    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.

    Eric and Myriam Malka: Pioneers of Radical Transparency in the Wellness World

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 36:11


    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.

    Itika Oldwine: Progress Over Perfection

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 28:57


    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.

    Aligning Values with Skincare Rituals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 35:42


    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.

    Dr. Lara Devgan: Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs Globally

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 29:05


    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.

    Tera Peterson: Incorporating Microcurrent Practices Into Your Wellness Routine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 37:24


    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.

    Tiffany Thurston Scott: Intersecting High Glamour with Healthy Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 35:04


    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.

    Jessica Frandson & Jill King: Continuing the Legacy of Modern Aromatherapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 37:36


    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.

    Alison and Jay Carroll: Celebrating the Power of Olive Oil

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 39:50


    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.

    Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk: Empowering Women Through Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 37:14


    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.

    Kelly Kovack : Adapting to the ever-changing trends of the beauty industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 35:10


    Kelly Kovack, founder of BeautyMatter,  shares how she has continuously reinvented her long-standing beauty career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Agnes Baddoo: Creating A Meaningful and Timeless Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 33:23


    Agnes Baddoo, designer and founder of Agnes Baddoo, discusses her philosophy on thoughtfully creating and sustainably consuming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    James DeSantis: Designing Beautiful Outdoor Spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 34:28


    James DeSantis, co-founder of Manscapers NY, shares how he encapsulates his experience in exterior design into his upcoming book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Shiva Rose : Creating Natural Beauty Products in Nature

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 28:46


    Shiva Rose, founder of Shiva Rose beauty, discusses how her pivotal move from LA to Texas intertwines with the importance of nature and natural beauty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Leanne Citrone: Shifting From the Salon To The Stove

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 37:46


    Leanne Citrone, co-owner of Andy Lecompte Salon, dishes on her transition from being a Hollywood hair guru to a master chef at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Larissa Thomson: Making Space, in Clean Beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 32:22


    Retail isn't dead- the experience is. David Pirrotta and Larissa Thomson, co-founder of ONDA Beauty, dive into the importance of cultivating store and staff culture within the clean beauty industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Shaman Durek: Harnessing your inner beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 40:07


    Shaman Durek, a 6th generation shaman, sits down with David to discuss harnessing your inner beauty and strength. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sasha Plavsic: Leading Clean Makeup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 41:52


    Sasha Plavsic, founder of ILIA Beauty, discusses the value and importance of providing clean makeup to the masses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Denis de Souza: The Healing Power of Plant Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 44:19


    Denis de Souza, the "King of Color” shares his passion for hair color and his spiritual awakening through Ayahuasca ceremonies.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SunHee Grinnell: Addressing Women's Hair Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 39:27


    Sunhee Grinnell, the former beauty director of Vanity Fair Magazine and industry icon, shares her personal journey and struggle with hair loss. Discover what finally worked to grow back and maintain her infamous luscious locks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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