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Join Derek Wanner, SVP of Sales, Marketing & Product Development at MANA, to learn how to build a beauty brand while partnering with a contract manufacturer. Derek will help you understand how to execute your vision and create a clear path to success thro

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    • Jan 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Regulatory Compliance Update for the Beauty Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 24:26


    It's a jungle out there! The Beauty Safari is back for 2025 with a new look, new host, & new guests that will help guide you through it all. Tune in to Episode 1 as Leigh Winters, VP of Innovation & new host of The Beauty Safari, and Liam Jablesnik, SVP of Quality & Regulatory, discuss the latest updates to regulatory compliance for the beauty industry. 

    THE EVOLUTION OF INNOVATION featuring Leigh Winters, MANA's Vice President of Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 22:24


    Join host, Derek Wanner, and Leigh Winters, MANA's new Vice President of Innovation, as they discuss the conception and development of products that not only create sensory and emotional connections with their users, but also offer essential benefits that address the concerns of a new generation of beauty consumers.

    MANA'S Spring 2024 Collection, “At Last”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 27:56


    Listen in as Jessica Olwell, Director of Product Development, and Julio Pina, Senior Director of Research & Development at MANA, discuss the inspiration, technologies and products included MANA's Spring 2024 Collection, “At Last”, with The Beauty Safari Host, Derek Wanner. Learn how MANA's Future Innovation Committee and Innovation Lab has re-imagined color cosmetics and skincare with lasting wear and lasting care benefits and utilized new materials and methodology to create the next generation of hero products.

    Meet Marco Castro: renowned Filmmaker, Makeup Artist & one of MANA's Artists At the Bench

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 20:04


    Derek Wanner, Chief Growth Officer, introduces MANA's exclusive new initiative, Artists At The Bench. Celebrated MakeUp Artists were invited to envision, innovate, and create what's next for color cosmetics utilizing their experience, expertise, and artistry. Marco Castro, one of the three Artists, discusses his inspiration behind the development of three innovative complexion products and how he is redefining masculinity. 

    Meet Rudy Miles: Celebrated Makeup Artist, Aesthetician & MANA Artists At the Bench participant.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 30:41


    Rudy Miles, celebrated Makeup Artist and our host, Derek Wanner, Chief Growth Officer, discuss Rudy's participation in MANA's exclusive Artists At The Bench collaboration, the innovative, skin-loving formulas he createdand his long history of working with MANA.

    Mana, Meiyume & RPG: The New Vertical Beauty Alliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 29:11


    Derek, Alyson Lebaron, VP of Innovation at Meiyume, and Bruce Teitelbaum, Founder & CEO of RPG, discuss the formation of The new Vertical Beauty Alliance and the creation of a supply chain nucleus for the development, manufacturing and merchandising of beauty products on a global scale.

    The Many Benefits of Partnering with an Integrated Contract Manufacturer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 20:26


    The beauty industry landscape has shifted and so has the role of the contract manufacturer. Sylvain Maur, VP of Sales at MANA and our host Derek Wanner, SVP of Sales, Marketing & Product Development discuss why selecting a manufacturing partner with an integrated approach & organizational discipline is critical to success in the ever-changing marketplace.

    MANA Brand Accelerator Program: Indie Brand Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 29:49


    Brenda Gallagher, VP of New Business Development and Derek Wanner take you through the entrepreneurs' and indie brands' journey when they work with MANA to grow their businesses.  From startup to stardom, they discuss the ins and outs of launching a brand. In this episode, you'll learn how an emerging brand can get started with MANA, what makes MANA unique as a manufacturer, and the three platforms that allow MANA to Partner with our customers at every step of brand development.

    Regulatory: From Concept to Counter & Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 35:54


    Najla LaFond, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs and Derek discuss how global, national and state regulations impact Beauty.  In this episode, you'll learn about the role Regulatory plays in product development & commercialization, key regulatory requirements that brands need to be aware of when developing a distribution plan and how regulatory requirements for OTC 's differ from regulatory requirements for cosmetic products.

    Tech Trends Redefining the Beauty Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 27:42


    Derek talks with Stephanie Biagini, Senior Manager of MANA's Innovation Lab, about the role & importance of innovation in brand development, where inspiration comes from and trends that are redefining the Beauty Industry.

    Inspiration & Validation: What Beauty Brands Are Looking For

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 34:26


    Derek sits down with Lori Besen, Senior Director of Product Development to discuss the product development and innovation process. In this episode, you'll learn about what beauty brands are looking for, trend spotting & validation and the new product development process.

    Technology & Innovation: The Contract Manufacturer's Mandate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 35:18


    Christos Kyrou, SVP, Research & Development and Derek discuss the innovation process.  In this episode, you'll learn about what makes MANA different from other contract manufacturers, the importance of proprietary collaboration & technologies in brand development and how MANA approaches innovation.

    The Evolution of Beauty Manufacturing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 29:45


    Our host, Derek Wanner, SVP of Sales, Marketing & Product Development at MANA and Bob Jaegly, CEO, discuss the business of beauty manufacturing.  In this episode, you'll learn about the changing role of the Beauty Contract Manufacturer, things to consider when choosing a Contract Manufacturer and MANA's corporate values.

    State of The Consumer And The Traub Capital Approach To Business Building

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 22:53


    Our host, Derek Wanner, SVP of Sales, Marketing & Product Development at MANA, and Mortimer Singer, Managing Partner of TRAUB & TRAUB Capital, discuss the Traub acquisition of MANA, the role of consumer insights in development & manufacturing, and what's next for MANA

    Welcome to the Beauty Safari

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 1:12


    Have you ever wanted to start a beauty brand and didn't know how? Join Derek Wanner, SVP of Sales, Marketing & Product Development at Mana, as he takes you on a journey through the ins and outs of building a beauty brand. From ideation to execution, leading industry experts discuss how to launch a successful beauty brand.

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