Podcasts about kester black

Kester Black is best known for their range of 12 free, breathable nail polish! They now have a range of eye, lip and face and I tried a few products and LOVED them! Kester Black is cruelty-free, vegan, B Corp certified and carbon neutral! Get behind this Aussie brand using 100% natural ingredients! kesterblack.com

The Bee-Hive is going off... with reports Queen Bey herself could be about to enter beauty game.  Plus, we dish the details on Kester Black's big announcement - with the indie cult nail polish brand dropping a Cosmeceutical Skincare line.  And, if your under-eye concealer gets cakey or doesn't last the day, then we've got a new hack for you to try! Want to try that hack for yourself? Here's the link.  GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered?  Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386.  Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Erin Docherty & Leigh Campbell  Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi everyone! Doone here - your host and hype girl. Thank you for tuning in to my solo episode this week.  Today, I want to dive into the blueprint of what it means to build a truly sustainable brand in 2022. To do this we're learning from 7 guests we've had on the show who are putting the planet first. These are the brands leading the charge into a future where sustainability will be the rule over the exception. It's super relevant for any biz builders out there, because if you're not incorporating the planet into your business model moving forward, you will be left behind. 66% of executives already believe a sustainability strategy to be a necessity in the market today, with 60% of consumers listing it as an important purchase criteria. I'm so sure that these numbers are only going to rise as we continue to feel to the harsh impact of climate change on our beautiful blue planet.  While this is so much more than a passing fashion trend, there is no denying that sustainability has become a bit of a buzz word in recent years. It's become so prolific it almost feels we're losing touch with both how serious we should be taking it, and just how difficult it is to properly achieve. I'm proud to have had these women on the show both open my eyes to the reality of the industry, and help us navigate how to go about this the right way. Let's jump straight into it. Here's are 7 key learnings from brands that are truly putting the planet first.  We learn from Kester Black founder Anna Ross about how you should incorporate sustainability in your business model from the get-go. From Charlotte Pienaar from Everyday Humans we're reminded about the importance of focusing on the nitty gritty of the supply chain. Renewal Mill's Caroline Cotto highlights the importance of finding your sustainability tribe along this journey. For Chippin' founder Haley Russel it's all about joining forces with your community to bring your product to life. In chatting to Isabel Aagaard from LastObject we're reminded of the importance of true passion in what you're building, whilst Blueland founder Sarah Paiji Yoo puts the greatest emphasis on the power of educating and empowering people to make better lifestyle choices. We round off the solo episode with a learnings from Repurpose founder Lauren Gropper on how to go the long-mile and not give up before you've reached your goals.  Let's get straight to it! This is me, for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Anna Ross' LinkedIn Kester Black's Instagram Charlotte Chen Pienaar's Instagram Everyday Humans Instagram Caroline Cotto's Instagram Renewal Mill's Instagram  Haley Russel's Instagram Chippin' Instagram Isabel Aagaard's Instagram Last Object's Instagram Sarah Paiji Yoo's Instagram Blueland's Instagram  Lauren Gropper's Instagram Repurpose Instagram  SIGN UP FOR 1800-HYPEGIRL HOTLINE HERE: femalestartupclub.norby.live Female Startup Club's Instagram   Doone's Instagram   Doone's TikTok   To redeem 1 month free of Norby's Basic Plan use code "FSC" here: https://join.nor.by/   Learn more about Dymo at Dymo.com   In partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for eCommerce businesses   Female Startup Club's YouTubeFemale Startup Club's Private Facebook Group   Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com   Female Startup Club + Clearco: Clear.co/partner/female-star

Today on the show we're learning from Anna Ross, the founder of Kester Black. We're chatting through the pivots she made early on when she saw traction in a different space, how she deals with shipping dangerous goods, her thoughts on circular packaging and some key pieces of advice for entrepreneurs. The real key part of this episode is in the very last 10 minutes when she's going through her 6 quick questions so make sure you tune into that bit. It is not to be missed. Now before we get into the episode as you most probably know I am shouting loudly about my first book that comes out at the end of February featuring the stories and learnings from 51 of the mindblowing women from the first year on the show and I am just SO excited to share it with you! It's the perfect book to pick up, flip to any page and get a dose of inspiration and learnings from female founders who have been there / done that. It's the kind of book you can scribble, post it notes and highlight. It's the kind of book you can read if you're an entrepreneur, a future entrepreneur or just someone interested in the stories behind the brands we know and buy. And right now I am looking for different folks who might be able to support the book like freelance PR people, influencers or people with communities. If you're someone who might be able to help me get the word out, or you know someone who might be able to help me get the word out. I would love to meet you, slide in my IG dms so we can chat. If we aren't friends already you can find me at @dooneroisinLINKS WE MENTION:Kester Black's InstagramIf you have something you want me to cover, reach out on Twitter or Instagram.Female Startup Club's YouTubeFemale Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramIn partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses.Female Startup Club's YouTubeFemale Startup Club's Private Facebook GroupSay hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com

Today on the show we're learning from Anna Ross, the founder of Kester Black. We're chatting through the pivots she made early on when she saw traction in a different space, how she deals with shipping dangerous goods, her thoughts on circular packaging and some key pieces of advice for entrepreneurs. The real key part of this episode is in the very last 10 minutes when she's going through her 6 quick questions so make sure you tune into that bit. It is not to be missed. Now before we get into the episode as you most probably know I am shouting loudly about my first book that comes out at the end of February featuring the stories and learnings from 51 of the mindblowing women from the first year on the show and I am just SO excited to share it with you! It's the perfect book to pick up, flip to any page and get a dose of inspiration and learnings from female founders who have been there / done that. It's the kind of book you can scribble, post it notes and highlight. It's the kind of book you can read if you're an entrepreneur, a future entrepreneur or just someone interested in the stories behind the brands we know and buy. And right now I am looking for different folks who might be able to support the book like freelance PR people, influencers or people with communities. If you're someone who might be able to help me get the word out, or you know someone who might be able to help me get the word out. I would love to meet you, slide in my IG dms so we can chat. If we aren't friends already you can find me at @dooneroisinLINKS WE MENTION: Kester Black's InstagramIf you have something you want me to cover, reach out on Twitter or Instagram.Female Startup Club's YouTubeFemale Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramIn partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses.Female Startup Club's YouTubeFemale Startup Club's Private Facebook GroupSay hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com

Discover:From walking the path that's expected of you, to curating a life that's in alignment with what makes you truly happy & fulfilled.  The power of meditation, taken to the absolute next level, to hone your intuition & sensitivity to the feelings of others. Biohacking, Intermittent fasting & the extreme health benefits Being prepared to fail and holding space for the lessons *Trigger Warning* This episode contains discussions of the emotional toll of lockdown, that said, we love you, get vaxxed! Links: IG @kesterblackwww.kesterblack.comShoutouts: “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing” Helen Keller Go-To Skin CareViktor Frankl's “Man's search for meaning” Book

EPISODE 150./ Happy Monday! Strap yourselves in for numbers and facts today because beauty news is full of acquisitions and investments. Starting things off, we're chatting 5k radius' because this week, Lisa's family have settled in their new beachside accom, Alex is taking on Steptember and Lisa was deathly ill this week after being struck down with a 48hr virus. How. Who knows. There has been some significant beauty news this week! First off, Shisedo has sold Laura Mercier, Buxom and Bare Minerals, so let's chat about why they sold and who they sold these 3 beauty giants to! Also. So sorry on the maths. Corrections corner, a billion is a THOUSAND million... not a million million... Moving on, Glossier has announced this week that they're launching a Retinol a ~+* groundbreaking _+~`* 'no downtime' skincare product (that we definitely haven't seen before), Kester Black has joined Birchal for equity investment crowdfunding - yes, we discuss what that actually means. Also in beauty news, Boots has partnered with Deliveroo in the UK, Zoe Sugg had her baby, with a strange name... And Lisa has a conspiracy theory about it. Nic Chapman has gone the full chop of her hair as she's just finished her HSCT treatment for MS. And Fiiiinally, Jonathan Van Ness has launched his JVN hair line! As Mecca is about to launch Charlotte Tilbury beauty in the coming weeks, you guys wanted to hear about our favourite products from the line! We're going to go through a quick run down of (mostly Lisa's) our favourites from CT makeup. And finally, because this was a long episode of news, we're going to shoot through our beauty faves, non beauty faves and snacks. Things mentioned: Shisedo Sale: https://bit.ly/38MavRa Glossier Universal Pro Retinol: https://bit.ly/3BLpqb8 Kester Black Birchal: https://bit.ly/3n42Mq5Boots have partnered with Deliveroo: https://bit.ly/3kZ0YvMNics New Beginning IG: https://bit.ly/3jMfQOS JVN Hair: https://bit.ly/3h6nTEt Ouai Detox Shampoo: https://bit.ly/2WPF5Xy Ouai x Byredo Mojave Ghost leave in: https://bit.ly/37rrHuQKosas Lip Oil Unhooked: https://bit.ly/3h3syHsThe Panic Years: https://bit.ly/3h42EmESupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/all-bases-covered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today’s episode I’m talking to the awesome Anna Ross – founder of Kester Black - Australasia’s most ethical beauty brand, making nail polish that’s kind on you and kind on the planet. Plenty of beauty brands claim to be ethical. But at Kester Black, sustainability and social justice aren’t just glossy marketing buzzwords. Anna is on a mission to redefine the industry standard – not only creating products that are vegan, sustainable, cruelty free and carbon neutral but by constantly striving to challenge the norm and initiate a new code of ethics for cosmetics that other brands can follow too. I’ve been aware of Kester Black for a while now and have used their nail polishes in the past however I always associated it as an Australian brand so you can imagine my delight when one day on an Instagram-deep-dive I discovered that not only was Anna, a kiwi – but she’d recently relocated back home and was now based in Wanaka. I reached out expecting that she would be way too important to talk to me but straight away she said yes which I obviously thought was so cool. Anna is a bona-fide cosmetics queen and has picked up loads of accolades along the way, including winning the Telstra Australian Young Business Women of the Year award in 2016. This is my longest conversation to date (sorry you guys they just seem to be getting longer and longer!!!) because it’s because Anna’s story is SO interesting – she is so wonderfully honest and candid about her business journey and I just hung off every word. I found her super inspiring and very funny, and I hope you love this conversation as much as I did. You can shop all of the beautiful products at kesterblack.com and you can join their 62k followers on Instagram by checking out @kesterblack.For show notes visit supercreativepodcast.com Hosted by Catie DawsonBought to you by Somewhere CreativeFind us on Instagram - @supercreativepodcast

In this bonus episode, Brooke and Alicia chat to Anna Ross from Kester Black. Anna discusses who she bounces business ideas off and the rigorous process companies have to go through to become B Corp certified.  New episodes are out each Thursday. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss one.  Enormous thanks to our partner the Entrepreneurs' Programme at business.gov.au and to Fancy Films for producing it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooke and Alicia speak to Kester Black founder, Anna Ross, about how to get the most from your PR and social media activity, logistics challenges, and three questions everyone with a business idea needs to answer. New episodes are out each Thursday. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss one.  Enormous thanks to our partner the Entrepreneurs’ Programme at business.gov.au and to Fancy Films for producing it.  Head to futurewomen.com for membership options, newsletters and more podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I interview Anna Ross, the Founder, and CEO of Kester Black, an Australian-made, cruelty-free and vegan lipstick, and nail polish brand. She is also the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Arné Skincare. Anna started out with a small jewelry business in Melbourne in 2009 when she was just 19 years old. To increase her product range, she added nail polish which soon tripled revenue, so she dropped the jewelry to focus on starting a leading ethical beauty brand. Now with lipstick added to the range, and warehouses in Melbourne, Wanaka, New Zealand, and the Netherlands, they also sell through distributors in Germany and Malaysia. Four years ago, sales were 10% online and 90% wholesale which has now been flipped to 89% online. The business tripled its revenues in the last three years, and in 2020 is growing 3% to 5% every week. She started with 1 full-time employee, peaked at 9 in 2017, and is now down to 2.5. She won the Telstra Business Woman of the Year and that went to her head so much that she added expensive overheads with an office and more team members before meditation woke her up. Anna testifies that she has had great Facebook ad success and is currently investing $50,000 a month, and shares a key contact to use at a Facebook agency. She describes a recession phenomenon called “The Lipstick Effect” which affects businesses in her industry. She funded her business solely from profits though she recently walked away from a $500,000 investment, turning it into a short term loan instead. Anna felt she has succeeded when this year cash flow improved and she says that the hardest thing about growing a small business is staff. She shares that the one thing she would tell herself on day one of starting out in business is, “Just do it. If I knew what I know now, I would never have done it” Stay tuned for more on Anna Ross’ amazing small business ownership journey. This Cast Covers: Being an Australian business located in the very beautiful Wanaka, New Zealand. A leading ethical beauty brand that sells polish and lipstick globally. Diversifying from wholesale brick and mortar to increase their online sales to about 89% of total sales. The Lipstick Effect: How the sales of lipstick and nail polish skyrocket during an economic recession. How they warehouse their products themselves and distribute them to retailers. Their presence in 300 stores in Australia, Germany, and Switzerland with strong partnerships with great wholesalers. Why she’s been careful all along in making sure that they own their intellectual properties themselves. From working in retail to starting Kester Black as a jewelry business and diversifying into other products. Growing exponentially by increasing its revenues by up to 915%. How she got a big head from winning the Telstra Business Woman of the Year award. The mistake she made by hiring more staff than she needed. Tripling their revenues in the last three years and growing by about 3% to 5% every week. Using Fulfill By Amazon and the numerous complexities that come with it. Working towards hiring someone to run the day to day activities of the business or exiting. How she has leveraged the power of Instagram and Facebook to sell more. Starting the business with $50 and growing it purely from cash flow. The lessons she learned from trying to get investor/Equity funding. Doing their R&D cost-free through their manufacturers. The stressful experience she went through when she found out that nail polish is classified as “Dangerous goods”, and cannot be shipped by post. Keeping a close eye on the financials of the business to ensure long term growth. The importance of being more of a manager to your team than the business owner. Looking for people who actually wanna work in your business and can share in your vision. How understanding herself and how people perceive her helped her grow personally and in business. Using Shopify and Asana to help streamline their daily operations. Additional Resources: KesterBlack Crystal Knows Harvey The E-Myth By Michael E. Gerber How I Built This Podcast Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com). License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Listen if: You want to define your own version of success. In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Anna Ross, founder of ethical beauty brand, Kester Black. Hear about:How Anna is debunking ideas of what it means to run a business.The challenges she’s faced with Kester Black.The perks of being able to build your lifestyle as an entrepreneur.When thinking outside of the box pays off.Navigating consumerism and being a business owner.How to get a B Corp certification for your business.Why sometimes you’ve just got to wing it.You can find Kester Black on Instagram at @kesterblack. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Anna Ross, founder and CEO of beauty brand Kester Black. The business started as a fashion label, then sold jewellery, but it wasn’t until Anna noticed a lack of cruelty-free nail polish colours, that ethical cosmetics became the focus. Tripling business revenue in just three months, Kester Black expanded and went on to become the world’s first make-up company to achieve B Corp certification. From finding a chemist on Gumtree to international shipping to facebook ads done right, self confessed corporate rebel, Anna shares everything she’s learned on her journey from eComm novice to Telstra Australian Young Businesswoman of the Year and beyond.Links from the episode:Kester BlackHarveyOkendoSean FennessyEve WilsonNatalie TurnbullThe Lipstick EffectValues ExercisePrincipals by Ray DalioShopify Plus Enterprise Commerce Platform (sponsored)Klarna (sponsored) Questions answered in this podcast include:How did Kester Black triple revenue in three months?Why did you decide to go all-in on sustainability and ethical production? How do you continually meet such a high design standards on your website and socials? How important are reviews to your business?This episode was brought to you by… Shopify PlusI don’t know about you, but sometimes I visit the larger eCommer sites and they have the slowest sites going around. In reality, the bigger your business, the faster your retail platform should be. It’s not always the case. With Shopify Plus, you can handle up to 10,000 transactions per minute, because they believe the future belongs to the fast. For an enterprise commerce solution at start up speed, visit shopify.com.au/plus that’s shopify.com.au/plusKlarnaKlarna is the payment solution built with retailers in mind. Each Klarna transaction comes with seller protection and is paid in full at dispatch. There's no waiting for funds that you have worked hard for! Customers love Klarna too. The streamlined UX at checkout is proven to boost consumer loyalty, drive repeat purchases and increased average order value. To get started with Klarna today, visit klarna.com.au/businessAbout your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGHNathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.About your co-host: Anna Ross from Kester BlackAnna Ross is founder and CEO of Kester Black, Australia’s leading ethical beauty brand. Kester Black creates premium cosmetics with an ethical edge and is leading the charge to a cruelty-free sustainable future within the beauty industry. Ross has been named the Telstra Australian Young Business Woman of the Year, Australian Leadership Awards Emerging Leader of the Year, InStyle Magazine’s Women of Style, and Vogue Game Changers 2018, while also being featured across major media channels including BBC, Smart Company, Elle Magazine, Collective Hub, Marie Claire, Vogue, News.com.au and the Australian Financial Review. She has collaborated with industry heavyweights including Disney, Pantone, Go-To, Audi and Virgin Australia to name a few.You can contact Anna on LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Anna Ross, founder and CEO of beauty brand Kester Black. The business started as a fashion label, then sold jewellery, but it wasn’t until Anna noticed a lack of cruelty-free nail polish colours, that ethical cosmetics became the focus. Tripling business revenue in just three months, Kester Black expanded and went on to become the world’s first make-up company to achieve B Corp certification. From finding a chemist on Gumtree to international shipping to facebook ads done right, self confessed corporate rebel, Anna shares everything she’s learned on her journey from eComm novice to Telstra Australian Young Businesswoman of the Year and beyond.Links from the episode:Kester BlackHarveyOkendoSean FennessyEve WilsonNatalie TurnbullThe Lipstick EffectValues ExercisePrincipals by Ray DalioShopify Plus Enterprise Commerce Platform (sponsored)Klarna (sponsored) Questions answered in this podcast include:How did Kester Black triple revenue in three months?Why did you decide to go all-in on sustainability and ethical production? How do you continually meet such a high design standards on your website and socials? How important are reviews to your business?This episode was brought to you by… Shopify PlusI don’t know about you, but sometimes I visit the larger eCommer sites and they have the slowest sites going around. In reality, the bigger your business, the faster your retail platform should be. It’s not always the case. With Shopify Plus, you can handle up to 10,000 transactions per minute, because they believe the future belongs to the fast. For an enterprise commerce solution at start up speed, visit shopify.com.au/plus that’s shopify.com.au/plusKlarnaKlarna is the payment solution built with retailers in mind. Each Klarna transaction comes with seller protection and is paid in full at dispatch. There's no waiting for funds that you have worked hard for! Customers love Klarna too. The streamlined UX at checkout is proven to boost consumer loyalty, drive repeat purchases and increased average order value. To get started with Klarna today, visit klarna.com.au/businessAbout your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGHNathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.About your co-host: Anna Ross from Kester BlackAnna Ross is founder and CEO of Kester Black, Australia’s leading ethical beauty brand. Kester Black creates premium cosmetics with an ethical edge and is leading the charge to a cruelty-free sustainable future within the beauty industry. Ross has been named the Telstra Australian Young Business Woman of the Year, Australian Leadership Awards Emerging Leader of the Year, InStyle Magazine’s Women of Style, and Vogue Game Changers 2018, while also being featured across major media channels including BBC, Smart Company, Elle Magazine, Collective Hub, Marie Claire, Vogue, News.com.au and the Australian Financial Review. She has collaborated with industry heavyweights including Disney, Pantone, Go-To, Audi and Virgin Australia to name a few.You can contact Anna on LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No doubt you’ve saved one of chelsea's photos to an instagram inspo file or pinned a picture on pinterest with the nail art creative that is Trophy Wife. Born in Melbourne in 2010, Trophy Wife initially started as a side-hustle, turned into something really special. A nail art and beauty space that became the anti-salon salon, known for its relaxed + inclusive vibes that host a creative space which celebrates beauty and art. Today, 10 years later in business, Chelsea’s nail art has an incredible following of 35k across socials and has been collaborated on with some of the most recognisable brands like Mecca, Glasshouse, Platypus, Square Australia, Urban List and Kester Black as well as featuring on the hands of The veronicas, how two live and Flex mami, just to name a few. Chelsea shares with us what it’s like discovering your creative love for treatments and choosing to leave what could've been a stable career pathway to join the beauty industry, performing contra services when you’re on the rise trying to make a name for yourself and the self doubt chatter that travels through our minds while taking the ultimate plunge of opening a business. You can find more about Chelsea over at Trophy Wife and @trophywife If you’ve been thinking about making the switch from pen and paper, or want to test a new software system, visit www.gettimely.com to start a free 14 day trial. The Timely team has an exclusive offer for the listeners of today’s episode “Get 50% off Timely for your first 2 months” just use the promo code TAMARA20 Don't forget to join our online Facebook community here where thousands of like-minded business owners you like keep each other supported and connected with the latest in the professional beauty industry. If you would like to stay up to date with the latest from Beaute Industrie you can subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Beaute Industrie Podcast is an independant podcast that operates with the support of our listeners (that's you!) So if you would like to support the show, we would very much appreciate that. Hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify, and leave a review if you're feeling especially generous. Your host for the podcast is @tamarashawreid and we're at @beauteindustrie --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beaute-industrie/message

All too often, we believe that we’ll be happy once we start a thriving business. Yet, as our next guest Anna Ross reveals, behind the scenes there is often a bubbling storm of insecurity. In this episode, Anna is refreshingly honest about the start behind Kester Black, how she felt after winning the Telstra Business Awards, and why we shouldn’t compare our success to others. Anna Ross is the founder and CEO of Kester Black and co-founder of Arné SkincareDiscover:Follow Anna Ross on InstagramLearn more about Kester Black Learn more about Arné Skincare See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s little Friday and boy, are we happy about it! Today we’ve got a good one for you, because we are joined by the powerhouse that is Steph Claire Smith. Or, now, Miller. Steph entered the public consciousness as a model, and a wildly successful one at that, but since then has crafted a career that exists well beyond the modelling industry. Today, she is the co-founder of fitness app Keep it Cleaner, sunglass company Soda Shades and bikini brand Midnight. She’s the face of Bondi Sands, an ambassador for Adidas and the co-author of a book, too. And, yes, she’s still only 25.We sat down with Steph to talk about business, yes, but also the scrutiny of being in the public eye, her very recent and high profile wedding and the kinds of criticisms that hurt the most.Also a big thank you to today’s sponsor Kester Black. Remember, with the code SHAMELESS at checkout you can receive a FREE (!!) lipstick with any order. Visit www.kesterblack.com to check them out.Craving more? You're only human. Join our glorious Shameless Podcast Facebook community here, where thousands of like-minded ladies keep each other up to date with the latest celebrity and pop culture stories. Or if Facebook isn't your thing why don't you chuck us a follow on Instagram @shamelesspodcast instead?We know you didn't ask, but yes of course we have a weekly newsletter! So glad you asked. You can subscribe to it here for recommendations, columns and more super fun things (yes, we clickbaited you and we don't regret a thing.)Shameless Podcast is very much an independent vehicle that runs on the support of our incredible listeners - that's you! So, if you'd like to support the show, we would like that very much. Hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify, and leave a review if you're feeling especially generous. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.Your hosts are Zara Beach Hero McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1).

It’s little Friday and boy, are we happy about it! Today we’ve got a good one for you, because we are joined by the powerhouse that is Steph Claire Smith. Or, now, Miller. Steph entered the public consciousness as a model, and a wildly successful one at that, but since then has crafted a career that exists well beyond the modelling industry. Today, she is the co-founder of fitness app Keep it Cleaner, sunglass company Soda Shades and bikini brand Midnight. She’s the face of Bondi Sands, an ambassador for Adidas and the co-author of a book, too. And, yes, she’s still only 25.We sat down with Steph to talk about business, yes, but also the scrutiny of being in the public eye, her very recent and high profile wedding and the kinds of criticisms that hurt the most.Also a big thank you to today’s sponsor Kester Black. Remember, with the code SHAMELESS at checkout you can receive a FREE (!!) lipstick with any order. Visit www.kesterblack.com to check them out.Craving more? You're only human. Join our glorious Shameless Podcast Facebook community here, where thousands of like-minded ladies keep each other up to date with the latest celebrity and pop culture stories. Or if Facebook isn't your thing why don't you chuck us a follow on Instagram @shamelesspodcast instead?We know you didn't ask, but yes of course we have a weekly newsletter! So glad you asked. You can subscribe to it here for recommendations, columns and more super fun things (yes, we clickbaited you and we don't regret a thing.)Shameless Podcast is very much an independent vehicle that runs on the support of our incredible listeners - that's you! So, if you'd like to support the show, we would like that very much. Hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify, and leave a review if you're feeling especially generous. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love.Your hosts are Zara Beach Hero McDonald (@zamcdonald) and Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1).

In this two part episode, Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra talk with Paula, who was raised in Conservative Judaism in Brooklyn and came to live in 1970's Alaska. We talk about ethics in Judaism as well as Paula's adventures in living in rural Alaska. We also give a shout out to Kester Black, an ethical nail polish company.

*Warning* There is a lot of potty-mouth speak in this issue. We speak with Shannon Kelly White about healthy eating, how she inadvertently started a body positive movement, and what the term "wellness" means to her. Anna Ross, founder of Kester Black, tells us what she does to fuel yourself and her business. We break down the term "mula bandha" for you. The voice you hear is that of our friend, Chelsey O'Connor. Music from NARCH.

Anna Ross is the founder of Kester Black - an ethical beauty brand based in Melbourne. Before Kester Black sold nail polish, Anna sold silver jewellery and fashion under the label. That's the thing, she's been constantly evolving her business. These days Anna works with a team of eight, four days a week, to sell nail polish and beauty products around the world. She has a vision board in her room with the words, "$100 million plus" written on it to push her to her goal of building a business beyond her dreams.Get into Anna's phone and business dreams with her fave Instagram accounts and business books. Anna's fave Instagram accounts: Georgia Perry Hello Sandwich Areaware Daniel_emma Joost Bakker Alice Oehr Lucy FolkAnna's business books recommendations:Good to Great - Jim CollinsThe Tipping Point - Malcom GladwellBreaking the habit of being yourself - Joe Dispenza

This episode is brought to you by Victoria's Small Business Festival, happening across the state from in August and early September 2017. Check out http://festival.business.vic.gov.au/ to access over 500 free and affordable events to elevate, support and inspire you and your business. Today we’re in the company of Anna Ross, founder of Kester Black (kesterblack.com), an ethical and sustainable nail polish and skincare company launched in 2012 and which has quickly become one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most innovative beauty brands. Anna’s products are vegan, sustainable, cruelty-free and B Corp certified. Made in Australia, Kester Black now sells to Asia, America, Europe and also the Middle East, where its water-permeable products appeal to Muslim women, and in 2016 Anna was awarded the Telstra Young Business Woman of the Year. Anna is on a mission to initiate global change in the beauty industry by setting new standards for cosmetics with a positive social and environmental impact. Here we talk with Anna about going beyond the leap, and how to take a small business to the next level.