Podcasts about Sephora

We have Teri Johnson of Harlem Candle Co. and Harlem Perfume Co. talking about her historically reverent collection of perfumes inspired by the great artists of the Harlem Renaissance: Billie Holiday, Langston Hughes, Josephine Baker, Duke Ellington, and Eartha Kitt — who's perfume was made in collaboration with her daughter Kitt Shapiro (and whose grandaughter Nora Mae starred in the campaign!). Johnson chats with us about the significance of the Harlem Renaissance, how her candle brand took off during the pandemic, and how Eartha Kitt "oversaw" the formula of her namesake perfume. Also in this EP: We're still blush blind apparently The GAP scents are coming back (even though we already knew they never left) A lightning round sniff test of Harlem Perfume Co's new Sephora-launched fragrances [What we smell like today: Byredy Pulp, Prada Infusion De Rhubarbe]

Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Michaela! Knowing when, if, or how to disclose sensitive information can be challenging.. ESPECIALLY in these stories. From a guy who says he's never loved his wife to someone who is trying to tell their friend to date in their league.. do you disclose or nah?! Need to know how you would all handle these ones! NEW MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.twohottakes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partners: Sol de Janeiro: Shop now at Sephora and http://soldejaneiro.com Bonus Content on Patreon including FREE stories/eps : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TwoHotTakes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH HERE ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.twohottakes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us a letter? Our PO Box!! Two Hot Takes. 5042 Wilshire BLVD. #470. Los Angeles, CA 90036 WRITE IN TO US!!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reddit.app.link/twohottakes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full length Video episodes available on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoHotTakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Index: 00:00 -- Start 07:51 — Story 1 28:12 — Story 2 35:53 — Story 3 54:12 — Story 4 1:05:35 — Story 5 1:23:49 — Story 6 1:45:22 — Story 7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hilarious Jake Cornell is here this week!! Drew and Jake talk about dirty martinis, gay zebras, Sex and the City, being champagne girls, straight culture, and so much more.  Jake IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakewcornell/?hl=en Jake Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jakewcornell?lang=en Follow The Comment Section on IG! https://www.instagram.com/thecommentsection/?hl=en Good News for Great Hair: The Best Haircare is at Sephora. www.sephora.com/shop/hair-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're calling this one our Monthly Empties—aka the products we've fully finished, squeezed, scooped, or scraped to the very last drop. From glow-boosting self-tanners and mascara that actually stays put to skincare splurges, beauty flops, and a few surprise steals—we're sharing the honest truth on what's worth the repurchase and what we're officially moving on from. Think of it as our beauty Hall of Fame (and Shame), with a little Sephora therapy, a lot of opinions, and plenty of hot takes along the way. Grab your iced latte, take notes, and get ready to find your next holy grail—or cross one off your list. Mentioned in the Episode: https://shopmy.us/collections/1947949 A Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Returns are no longer just a cost center - they're a $1 trillion opportunity waiting to be unlocked. In this episode of Omni Talk's Ask An Expert series, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with David Morin, VP of Customer Strategy at Narvar, to reveal how leading retailers are transforming their returns operations from a liability into a competitive advantage. David shares exclusive data showing over 55% of retailers now charge for returns "at some point in time" - but it's not what you think. Learn how brands are using personalized return policies, leveraging customer data for fraud detection, and creating frictionless experiences that actually increase customer loyalty. Key topics covered: - Why charging for returns doesn't hurt conversion (when done right) - How retailers save 50%+ on shipping costs through smart consolidation - The shocking reality of returns fraud (52% of consumers admit to it) - Real-world examples from Urban Outfitters, Sephora, and other major brands - AI-powered tools that identify high-risk vs. high-value customers - The chandelier story that perfectly explains returns psychology Whether you're an e-commerce leader, operations manager, or retail executive, this conversation provides actionable strategies to reduce costs while improving customer experience. Music by hooksounds.com #RetailReturns #ecommerce #RetailOperations #CustomerExperience #RetailTech *Sponsored Content*

Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! Becky G: "Shower" ★☆☆☆☆ By Someone Who's Been Held Hostage in a Sephora for 36 HoursThere are songs that change lives. There are songs that move culture. And then there is “Shower” by Becky G—a song that boldly asks, what if brushing your teeth could be a personality?Let's be clear: “Shower” isn't so much a pop song as it is a bubblegum-scented middle school diary entry set to a ringtone. Released in 2014, a simpler time when Vine was still a thing and eyebrows were still recovering from the trauma of the 2000s, “Shower” attempts to convince us that love is best expressed through aggressive hygiene metaphors. “You light me up inside like the Fourth of July,” Becky coos, presumably while standing in a CVS aisle surrounded by travel-sized shampoos.The production is so sanitized it makes a hospital operating room look like a dive bar. The ukulele-plucked beat is pure algorithmic optimism, as if Spotify's “Teens Who Just Discovered Love” playlist came to life and immediately asked to speak to the manager. And yet, buried beneath the artificial citrus zest and Instagram-filtered romance, is a strangely catchy hook that lodges in your brain like glitter in a carpet.Lyrically, “Shower” is a rollercoaster of unrelenting innocence. Becky G doesn't want to party. She doesn't want to rebel. She wants to sing in the shower. That's it. That's the climax. It's like listening to a musical episode of The Disney Channel Presents: Human Emotions 101.To her credit, Becky G delivers the vocals with all the conviction of someone holding a bottle of Herbal Essences and performing to an imaginary arena crowd of loofahs. And maybe that's the point. Maybe “Shower” isn't for us critics, sitting in our vintage Joy Division shirts sipping cold brew brewed with our own self-loathing. Maybe it's for the 13-year-olds who genuinely believe their crush will text back because the universe “totally just gave them a sign.”Still, “Shower” is the audio equivalent of a cupcake with a face on it—cloying, confusingly marketable, and somehow sold in 37 countries.Best listened to: while painting your nails with glitter polish and pretending your hairbrush is a Grammy. Sounds like: a Target commercial trying to sell you “feelings.” Final thought: Becky G has range. Unfortunately, this one's set to “bubble bath.”DUBBY DUBBY is declaring WAR on big Energy! Use the promo code "1001songs" at checkout for 10% off! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEBlessington Support the podcast when you buy a Blessington watch! Use the promo code “1001songs” at checkout. DUBBYDUBBY is declaring WAR on big Energy! Use the promo code "1001songs" at checkout for 10% off! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001songsthatmakeyouwanttodie/Follow us on TikTok: @the1001crew

Merci à mon partenaire d'amour - Notion ❤️ - de sponsoriser cet épisode.Il y a quelques années, mon organisation, c'était : des post-its, des notes éparpillées, et des projets que je perdais de vue.Franchement, c'était un cauchemar. Et puis j'ai découvert Notion, mon partenaire depuis 3 ans, et là, tout a changé. Dis-moi si ça te parle :T'as des idées partout mais rien de centralisé.Tes deadlines te glissent entre les doigts.Et ton agenda ressemble plus à un champ de bataille qu'à un outil."Je vivais ça aussi, mais maintenant, j'ai tout dans Notion." Notion, c'est comme ton bureau numérique :→ Pour tes projets : tu crées des tableaux ou des kanbans pour suivre chaque étape.→ Pour tes idées : une page dédiée où tu peux ajouter des notes, des liens, ou même des vidéos.→ Pour ton planning : un agenda intégré qui s'adapte à ton style de travail. Exemple perso :J'ai une page pour mon podcast, avec les épisodes, les invités, et les deadlines.Tout est clair, et je ne perds plus une minute. Le résultat ?J'ai doublé ma productivité et retrouvé une organisation qui me correspond à 100 %. Et en plus, avec Notion, on t'offre 6 mois gratuits si tu es nouveau client (toutes les conditions s'appliquent).

Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Lauren! We get into a variety of stories that took some serious dedication, energy, or commitment from people involved. There's a woman who got an entire tree tattoo that was a copy of her situationship's.. and a couple who "solves" their problems by using martial arts moves. . Needless to say, some interesting dilemmas that we're going to need your takes on too! What would your take have been on these?! NEW MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.twohottakes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partners: Sol de Janeiro: Shop now at Sephora and http://soldejaneiro.com State Farm: Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan. https://www.statefarm.com Come to Justin's Upcoming show with me!: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/-santi-camille-fleur-sean-massaro-luisa-vox-parkwild-tickets-1381152386969?aff=oddtdtcreator Bonus Content on Patreon including FREE stories/eps : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TwoHotTakes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH HERE ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.twohottakes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us a letter? Our PO Box!! Two Hot Takes. 5042 Wilshire BLVD. #470. Los Angeles, CA 90036 WRITE IN TO US!!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reddit.app.link/twohottakes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full length Video episodes available on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoHotTakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Index: 00:00 -- Start 07:56 — Story 1 TW* 23:29 — Story 2  32:54 — Story 3  52:43 — Story 4  1:00:18 — Story 5 1:11:33 — Story 6 1:39:56 — Story 7  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hautpflege als Hobby – und für einige Kinder sogar als Beruf: Einblicke in den fragwürdigen Trend der jüngsten Kosmetik-Influencerinnen. Unsere Reporterin Stefanie Unbehauen hat sich durch viele Videos in den sozialen Medien geklickt, in denen Kinder ihre Skincare Routine vorstellen. Gast: Stefanie Unbehauen, NZZ-Reporterin Host: Simon Schaffer Stefanies Recherche lest ihr auch in der [NZZ](https://www.nzz.ch/gesellschaft/die-influencerinnen-mit-der-zahnluecke-warum-6-jaehrige-auf-tiktok-gesichtscremes-vermarkten-ld.1885343). Im Podcast [NZZ Megahertz](https://www.nzz.ch/podcast/social-media-wie-fitness-influencer-unser-koerperbild-verzerren-ld.1881086) hört ihr, wie Social Media unser Körperbild verändert hat.

The one and only Holmes is here this week!! Drew and Holmes talk about their role in Overcompensating, haircuts, ranking gluten, getting pranked with Doritos for Christmas, surprise parties, having the most popular dog at the vet, farting in front of your partner, and so much more. Holmes IG: https://www.instagram.com/_holmes_holmes/?hl=en Holmes Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_holmes_holmes?lang=en Follow The Comment Section on IG! Good News for Great Hair: The Best Haircare is at Sephora. https://www.sephora.com/shop/hair-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we're joined by Chris McMillan, the iconic celebrity hairstylist behind Jennifer Aniston's legendary "Rachel" haircut and the inspiration for Leslie Bibb's "C*nty Little Bob" in The White Lotus season three – *the* cut of 2025 hair trends. With over four decades of shaping Hollywood's most famous hairstyles, Chris spills all on this exclusive podcast interview.Get the inside scoop on his highly anticipated, eponymous Chris McMillan haircare range, launching mid-August at Sephora! Plus, brace yourself for incredible real-life stories of drugs, glamour, car chases, and more from the beauty world. For the full experience, Watch our chat on YouTube! Don't miss this deep dive into celebrity hair secrets and the mind of a true hair fashion icon.You'll hear about:Chris' sobriety journey – how the hairstylist started by jetsetting around the globe, delivering the most risqué, headline-making haircuts to car chases with the police before making his beauty industry comeback in his early careerHow “The Rachel” haircut helped put Chris on the map, and how his relationship with Jennifer Aniston has stood the test of timeEverything to know about the “C*nty Little Bob” he cut for White Lotus star Leslie Bibb, and how to make the cut of 2025 work no matter your face shapeFirst details about Chris' upcoming, eponymous haircare line, like where his inspiration came for the esthetic and what he's seeking to accomplish now in the fourth decade of his legendary career

If you've ever linked products in your YouTube description box, get ready for the next evolution in creator monetization. In this 8-minute solo episode, I'm breaking down YouTube Shopping—YouTube's built-in shopping feature that allows creators to tag products directly in their videos.You'll learn: 

Beauty brand founder, Priyanka Ganjoo, created Kulfi Beauty with a mission to celebrate South-Asian culture and allowing room for embracing diversity, community, and joy. In just a few years, Priyanka went from being on the corporate side of the beauty industry to launching the first South Asian-owned makeup brand in all Sephora stores across North America. She is driven by a mission to celebrate individuality, and the result is that Kulfi has cultivated a thriving, engaged community while also tying in to her original purpose of filling a major gap in the beauty market. Her company is successfully bridging South Asian beauty with mainstream appeal, which is easily demonstrated by looking at their social media, models, branding, and more.Priyanka worked on the corporate side of the beauty industry for 5 years and saw first-hand how South Asians were underrepresented. After constantly searching for products that matched her skin tone and feeling like an outsider in the industry, she wanted to create more inclusive products. She launched Kulfi in 2021. Shortly afterwards, Kulfi's cult-favorite kajal eyeliners, concealers, and eyeshadows won awards from Allure and Byrdie. Contact Info:Priyanka Ganjoo - GuestPriyanka Ganjoo (Instagram)Kulfi Beauty websiteJulie Berman - Hostwww.womenwithcooljobs.com@womencooljobs (Instagram)Julie Berman (LinkedIn) Send Julie a text!!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I absolutely LOVE being the host and producer of "Women with Cool Jobs", where I interview women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. It has been such a blessing to share stories of incredible, inspiring women since I started in 2020. If you have benefitted from this work, or simply appreciate that I do it, please consider buying me a $5 coffee. ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/julieberman Thank you so much for supporting me -- whether by sharing an episode with a friend, attending a LIVE WWCJ event in Phoenix, connecting with me on Instagram @womencooljobs or LinkedIn, sending me a note on my website (www.womenwithcooljobs.com), or by buying me a coffee! It all means so much.

Agility requires marketing leaders to evolve from campaign-based thinking to relationship-based strategy—especially when working with creators who influence not just clicks, but for a meaningful connection with customers.Today we're going to talk about the creator economy and how brands like PepsiCo, Unilever, and more are leaning into long-term creator partnerships to drive relevance, resonance, and ultimately, ROI. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Brit Starr, CMO of CreatorIQ. About Brit Starr Brit Starr is the Chief Marketing Officer at CreatorIQ, the leading enterprise platform revolutionizing influencer marketing for thousands of brands and agencies, including Nestlé, Sephora, and Unilever. With over 15 years of experience in marketing and consulting, Brit has played pivotal roles at some of the most iconic consumer brands, including Lyft, Guitar Center, Shiner Beer, Verve Coffee Roasters, and Trulia. Brit Starr on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britmccorquodale/ Resources CreatorIQ: https://www.creatoriq.com https://www.creatoriq.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brandsDon't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150" Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

Walking into Sephora for my sister's 21st birthday skincare haul completely changed how I view beauty retail. What I discovered wasn't just overwhelming—it was eye-opening. The narrow aisles, tiny shelf space, and massive brand signage told a story that every challenger brand needs to understand. Sephora has quietly transformed from a discovery destination into what I call a "fulfillment center"—a place where customers come to collect brands they already love, not discover new ones. And if you're building a challenger brand, this changes everything about your strategy. What You'll Learn: Why LVMH brands occupy 50% of Sephora's shelf space (and what this means for you) The four pillars of becoming a "wanted brand" that customers actively seek out How to turn your website into your greatest competitive weapon Why fan cultivation beats big budgets every single time The real reason discovery is dead in beauty retail How to build negotiating power with retailers through genuine demand Bottom Line:  Stop trying to outspend the giants. Your superpower isn't breadth—it's depth. While big brands win through visual dominance, you win through genuine connection and surgical precision. Thanks for tuning in, don't forget to subscribe for the latest episodes. ✨ CONNECT:

Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Justin!! We're getting into stories this week where it feels like the people involved are struggling over power. There's just something off about their dynamics.. and maybe we can get to the bottom of it. Like why is an OP's partner taking her glasses during intimate times.. Why is a magician playing inappropriate tricks?! And what do you do when your wife asks your co-worker to spy on you?! Need your takes on these ones!! NEW MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.twohottakes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partners: Sol de Janeiro :Shop now at Sephora and http://soldejaneiro.com Talkspace: http://Talkspace.com/tht Promo code: SPACE80 Come to Justin's Upcoming show with me!: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/-santi-camille-fleur-sean-massaro-luisa-vox-parkwild-tickets-1381152386969?aff=oddtdtcreator Bonus Content on Patreon including FREE stories/eps : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TwoHotTakes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH HERE ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.twohottakes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us a letter? Our PO Box!! Two Hot Takes. 5042 Wilshire BLVD. #470. Los Angeles, CA 90036 WRITE IN TO US!!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reddit.app.link/twohottakes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full length Video episodes available on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoHotTakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Index: 00:00 -- Start 06:22 — Story 1  20:19 — Story 2  27:18 — Story 3  56:37 — Story 4  1:04:36 — Story 5 TW*  1:18:44 — Story 6 TW*  1:38:10 — Story 7  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reece Feldman (aka @guywithamoviecamera) is here this week!! Drew and Reece unpack red carpet interviews, his Letterboxd Top 4, being a PA on Real Housewives, his new short film "Wait, Your Car?" and so much more! Reece IG: https://www.instagram.com/guywithamoviecamera/?hl=en Reece Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@guywithamoviecamera?lang=en Follow The Comment Section on IG! https://www.instagram.com/thecommentsection/?hl=en Good News for Great Hair: The Best Haircare is at Sephora. https://www.sephora.com/shop/hair-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another dangerously honest episode of We're All the Guys (WATG)... this time with Kurt, Vin(for a few minutes, JK, and Jacki, who survived a 4th of July boat party, witnessed Roman candle near-death experiences, and may have just uncovered the real secret of women's bathrooms. Spoiler: it's not makeup.In this fireworks-fueled fever dream of an episode, the trio dives deep into:Male makeup trends (is Kurt about to get a Sephora card?),Skincare routines (or lack thereof),Weed waters, foot pics, and the ethics of fart jars,The delicate art of leaving a party without saying goodbye,And how Jacki and Gillian accidentally became the entertainment at an Indian-American backyard rager.It's peak summer chaos with that signature New York edge... sarcastic, unfiltered, and way too comfortable talking about hygiene. You've been warned.

Alina Roytberg and Lev Glazman, co-founders of Fresh, built one of the first modern skincare brands rooted in natural ingredients, sensorial experience, and emotional connection—long before “clean beauty” became a trend. In this episode, they share how they turned a personal frustration with conventional products into a business that caught the attention of Barneys, Sephora, and eventually LVMH. We talk about the $10,000 gamble that launched their first store, the soap that flew off shelves without any marketing, and the costly mistake of chasing too many opportunities at once. They also open up about what it was really like being acquired by a luxury giant, maintaining creative control, and why clarity, discipline, and customer trust are still their guiding principles. This is a conversation about growth with intention, learning through missteps, and staying connected to the original spark that started it all. While our last episode officially wrapped Season 5, we couldn't resist sharing this bonus conversation before we take a short break. We'll be back next season—one more story of risk, resilience, and the long game of building something meaningful. Key Takeaways and Topics: The emotional and sensory philosophy behind Fresh's product development Why their soaps sold out at Barneys within days—and what they did next The failed attempt to launch a subbrand (Index) at Bergdorf and the costly lesson in diluted focus Building a brand through education and storytelling—before the internet The early days of clean beauty and why they focused on what's in the product How LVMH acquired Fresh while allowing the founders to retain autonomy and creative control Navigating acquisition and learning how to lead within a global conglomerate   The Failure Factor Podcast was brought to you by Off The Field Coaching. Explore working with one of our coaches at http://offthefieldcoaching.com Hosted by Megan Bruneau: therapist, executive coach, speaker, Forbes contributor, and host of The Failure Factor. For more info, visit https://meganbruneau.com   Follow Fresh  Fresh IG: https://www.instagram.com/freshbeauty Website: https://www.fresh.com/     Follow Megan Ig: https://www.instagram.com/meganjbruneau/ In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-j-bruneau-m-a-rcc Subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://thefailurefactorpodcast.com 

Compensation Gaps: Research market rates and come prepared to meetings with your boss. Frame requests around value delivered rather than personal needs.Career Advancement Costs: Document your achievements regularly and present them confidently in your meetings with your boss. Show this value by using examples and metrics.Workplace Dynamics and Respect: Balance warmth and assertiveness with your voice and your expressions.Idea Ownership and Credit: When your idea is overlooked, use the amplification strategy. Ask allies to repeat and credit your ideas in meetings. Avoid hedging when you speak. Build Your Voice: Speak with conviction, authority, and volume. Add vocal variety to sound more interesting and avoid upspeak (where you say a statement as a question mark).Some resources for you:Want to see how you score as a confident communicator? Take The Confidence Cocktail Assessment: https://karenlaos.com/confidence-cocktail-fb/Project more confidence and credibility with my free tips: 9 Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead: https://karenlaos.lpages.co/words-to-avoid/My book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/Episodes also available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videosAbout me:Many years ago I found myself tongue-tied in a boardroom, my colleagues and executives staring at me. My stomach in my throat, I was unable to get the words out (in spite of being in a senior leadership role). Then, I heard my boss shut down the meeting. My heart sank. I was mortified. She pulled me aside and said, "You didn't trust your gut. You could've tabled the meeting like I did."Why didn't that option occur to me in the moment? Why did I feel like I needed permission?That was the day I set out to change. I began a journey of personal growth to discover the root of the problem. Once I did, I wanted every woman to experience that same freedom.I'm now on a mission to eradicate self-doubt in 10 million women in 10 years by giving them simple strategies to speak up and ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond, resulting in more clients, job promotions, and negotiation wins.Companies like NASA, Netflix, Google, and Sephora have been propelled toward more effective communication skills through my signature framework, The Confidence Cocktail™.This is your invitation to step into your most confident self so you can catapult your career! Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/ Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world's most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Powerful Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator. Want to see how you score as a confident communicator? Take The Confidence Cocktail Assessment: https://karenlaos.com/confidence-cocktail-fb/ Get my free tips: 9 Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead: https://karenlaos.lpages.co/words-to-avoid/ Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Episodes also available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videosMy book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/

Rhode is officially landing at Sephora — but what does that mean for other brands at the retail store? Kirbie and Sara dive into Rachel Strugatz's report on Puck and unpack how Hailey Bieber's buzzy brand could disrupt the Sephora ecosystem. Plus, Ulta Beauty has acquired beloved UK beauty retailer Space NK — is this the first step toward UK expansion, or a move to solidify Ulta Beauty's luxury ambitions stateside? Tune in as we explore what's next in the beauty retail landscape.Shop this episodeWatch our episodes!CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Instagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Patrick Ta Beauty, the key to growth isn't just great marketing — it's an experience that educates, inspires and converts.In this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein chats with Heidi Lim, VP of Ecommerce at Patrick Ta Beauty. With experience leading digital growth at brands like ThirdLove, Estée Lauder and Fashion Nova, Heidi shares how she's now helping Patrick Ta Beauty stand out in the crowded, trend-driven beauty market. From breaking through the noise on TikTok to building smarter marketing flows, she reveals what it really takes to scale a prestige beauty brand today.Together, they discuss:How the brand turns product education into a powerful driver of conversion and trust;Why a diversified channel mix — DTC, Sephora, TikTok Shop — is key to building both reach and resilience;What makes creator partnerships work — and how to keep them aligned with your brand story;How the team achieved 8X year-over-year growth during BFCM by doubling down on retention;PLUS the beauty trend you'll be hearing about all summer. RELATED LINKSExplore Patrick Ta Beauty's latest products and digital experiencesRead more about ecommerce innovation at Retail TouchPointsCheck out past episodes of Retail Remix

At VivaTech in Paris, artificial intelligence is taking center stage, reshaping how global brands in fashion and beauty create, sell, and connect. An AI-powered scanner, developed in collaboration with Danish imaging specialists Rigsters and creative agency OKCC, captures detailed visuals that are transformed into highly realistic 3D models. These models are then processed using generative AI, with the aim to automate the creation of digital assets, enabling luxury brands to generate tailored content for online retail, advertising and social media, while remaining true to their brand identity. Louis Vuitton is part of the LVMH group, which stands for Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and is one of the world's largest luxury goods groups. The French multinational owns more than 75 prestigious brands across fashion, jewelry, cosmetics, wines and spirits, including Dior, Bulgari, Fendi, Givenchy and Sephora. At its Bulgari stand, innovation is showcased again, but this time, focused on security and provenance. Displayed behind glass is the Serpenti Baroque necklace: a platinum showpiece set with eight baroque emeralds. A Bulgari smartphone app attempts to scan the necklace, but the protective screen, Bulgari says, gets in the way. Bulgari says the system strengthens the fight against counterfeiting and theft, which is a growing issue in the luxury market. Artificial intelligence is also aiming to support Bulgari staff behind the scenes. The brand has developed an internal AI assistant that helps teams communicate in line with the company's values and heritage. The AI chat tool provides instant access to Bulgari's internal knowledge base—from sustainability commitments to design history. For LVMH, artificial intelligence is a strategic investment aimed at protecting market share and driving performance in a rapidly evolving global luxury landscape. Across the exhibition floor, L'Oréal is taking a different approach, using AI to look beneath the surface of the skin. The company's Spotscan Plus tool uses microfluidic technology and artificial intelligence to analyze protein biomarkers that offer insights into a person's biological age and future skin health. It's a shift from traditional diagnostics, designed to offer consumers more personalized and scientifically grounded skincare routines without the need to see a specialist. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

The amazing beauty editor Perdita Nouril is back and this week we're talking about:Big news about Sephora and Kate Moss' brand CosmosPerdita's Glastonbury experience that saw her sleeping under the starsSpin classes in the heatMisbehaving at parties where you don't know anyoneOur beauty products of the weekxx

Sephora offers $20 Lyft credits to drive customers to stores during Prime Day week. Our hosts analyze whether this "delivered to beauty" campaign represents innovative omnichannel thinking or just smart marketing spin that luxury retailers have done for decades. Sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital.

The biggest brand moves – July 4–11, 2025Amazon expands Prime Day to four days, but do longer sales lose their punch? Sephora offers free Lyft rides to stores, Coca-Cola brings back “Share a Coke” with a Star Wars twist, and Ben's Original tries to move on from Uncle Ben.Plus, TikTok Shop crosses $1B in US sales, Boeing tries to fix its image, and Wall Street sends mixed signals on ad budgets.Also, don't forget: National Nude Day is coming (Tom might not be dressed for next week's episode)

Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by 7 different guest co-hosts this week!! Recorded in Nashville, this episode features Austin Snell, Hudson Westbrook, Ian Munsick, William Beckmann, Ingrid Andress⁠, Gabby Barrett, and Gavin Adcock! These people know country.. and one thing country does well is DRAMA.. so who better to help sort through these dramatic stories. Like a guy whose GF got a note from a pilot while at the airport.. or a new mom whose friend threw away her "ugly" breast milk! Going to need your takes on these ones!! NEW MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.twohottakes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partners: Sol de Janeiro :Shop now at Sephora and http://soldejaneiro.com Skims: http://Skims.com/tht Checkout These Amazing Artists!! Austin Snell https://www.instagram.com/austinsnellmusic/ https://austinsnell.komi.io/ Hudson Westbrook https://www.instagram.com/hudsonwestbrook/ https://hudsonwestbrook.komi.io/ Gavin Adcock https://www.instagram.com/gavinadcockmusic/ https://linktr.ee/gavinadcockmusic Ian Munsick https://www.instagram.com/ianmunsick/ https://linktr.ee/ianmunsick Ingrid Andress https://www.instagram.com/ingridandress/ https://beacons.ai/ingridandress Gabby Barrett https://www.instagram.com/gabbybarrett_/ https://linktr.ee/gabbybarrett William Beckmann https://www.instagram.com/williambeckmann https://williambeckmann.komi.io/ Come to Justin's Upcoming show with me!: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/-santi-camille-fleur-sean-massaro-luisa-vox-parkwild-tickets-1381152386969?aff=oddtdtcreator Bonus Content on Patreon including FREE stories/eps : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TwoHotTakes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH HERE ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.twohottakes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us a letter? Our PO Box!! Two Hot Takes. 5042 Wilshire BLVD. #470. Los Angeles, CA 90036 WRITE IN TO US!!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reddit.app.link/twohottakes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full length Video episodes available on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoHotTakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Index: 00:00 -- Start Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The female cochineal beetle may not be aware of it, but it owes a debt of gratitude to Joshua Britton. In February, Britton's Debut Biotech unveiled a breakthrough set to disrupt how beauty products are formulated. Using biotechnology, the San Diego-based company created a vegan, bio-identical alternative to a common red cosmetics colorant traditionally harvested from the cochineal beetle. This beetle pigment can be found on ingredient labels as “carmine,” “cochineal extract,” “crimson lake,” “natural red 4” or “C.I. 75470.” A quick online search reveals carmine in products from Stila, Fenty Beauty, Maybelline, M.A.C., Chanel and dozens more brands. Britton has had a team of 10 researchers working on this for around four years. Debut has invested around $10 million in the project thus far, and the new, vegan pigment will soon be available for the industry at scale. Britton has a PHD in biochemistry and organic chemistry and launched Debut six years ago. Debut is backed by L'Oréal's science-focused incubator arm Bold and was named a Time 100 2025 Most Influential Companies of the Year. The company also launched its first in-house skin-care brand, called Deinde, in 2024. Glossy awarded Britton a Glossy 50 award last year. Britton joins the Glossy Beauty Podcast to discuss the breakthrough and its impact, and provides a primer on the power of biotechnology in beauty today. But first, Lexy Lebsack is joined by senior reporter Emily Jensen to discuss the news of the week. This includes early results from Amazon Prime Days, which is on track to be the retailer's largest annual sale yet. Jensen and Lebsack also discuss Sephora's newest brand, Beauty of Joseon, which is known for its viral and hard-to-get sunscreens. Founder Sumin Lee joined the Glossy Beauty Podcast late last year to discuss its stunning growth in the U.S. market. The company hopes to sell $120 million in the U.S. market this year.

In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed: - Walmart's “Dinner Tonight” platform launch – The retail giant's one-stop meal solution that lets customers type “Dinner Tonight” or “easy dinner” to access one-click baskets, recipe hubs, and shoppable lists, complete with deli and bakery delivery options. - Amazon's 15-minute grocery delivery partnership with GoPuff in the UK – - The ultra-fast service has expanded from Birmingham and Salford to major cities including London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Cardiff, Bristol and Sheffield, offering 24/7 grocery delivery through GoPuff's micro-fulfillment network. - Staples pivoting to services for business relevance – The office supply retailer is driving foot traffic through printing, shipping, passport services, and a new Verizon partnership to sell phones and devices in-store, with about 945 locations serving roughly 90% of the U.S. population. (Source) - Sephora's “Delivered to Beauty” partnership with Lyft – The beauty retailer offered $20 Lyft credits for rides to select stores in NYC, LA, San Francisco, Chicago, and Seattle during July 7-10, with customers receiving in-store guidance and $10 off purchases over $50. - Grocery Dealz app launch as the “Gas Buddy of grocery” – The new Dallas-Fort Worth based app allows shoppers to compare grocery prices across supermarkets and build carts, with plans for statewide Texas expansion and eventual national rollout. Plus: This month's OmniStar award goes to Tracey Brown, EVP and Chief Customer Officer at Walgreens, for becoming a licensed pharmacy tech and working weekend shifts to better understand operations and accelerate change. There's all that, plus spicy McMuffins, furniture eulogies, and the new dating trend called “Banksying.” Music by hooksounds.com

Confused by the twelve year old girl in your life who wanted retinol for xmas? Well, she's certainly not alone. These days, teens and tweens are lining up outside any neighborhood Sephora in search of a skincare fad designed for people more than a decade older. In this episode, journalist and podcaster Elise Hu helps us unpack the visible and invisible forces that make today's young girls thirst for an unattainable perfection. We also look inward, examining the way the beauty industry shapes our sense of self worth and how, no matter the decade, the trials of girlhood stay the same. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dani Dufresne is an Emmy Award-winning executive producer and the Founder of The Auxiliary Co, which provides executive production, consulting, and creative project management for top agencies and brands. With over two decades of experience spanning broadcast, digital, experiential, and branded content, she has led high-impact campaigns for major brands, including Nike, Apple, Google, and Sephora. Dani also serves as an agency leadership consultant, helping creative agencies navigate growth, sales, and operations.  In this episode… Many brands struggle to create content that truly connects, let alone converts. In a fragmented digital landscape dominated by short-term thinking and data overload, creative work is often diluted, reactive, and forgettable. How can marketers craft branded content that captures attention, earns trust, and builds a lasting community? Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dani Dufresne urges brands to stop chasing trends and start building deeper relationships through clear, bold, and emotionally resonant storytelling. Integrating media strategy earlier in the process and investing in long-term thinking can dramatically improve creative outcomes. Dani emphasizes thoughtful execution, creative bravery, and audience empathy as the keys to developing a sustainable, long-term creative strategy.  In this week's episode of the Up Arrow Podcast, William Harris chats with Dani Dufresne, Founder and Executive Producer of The Auxiliary Co, about how to produce branded content that converts. Dani shares how misaligned incentives break creative, why building slow beats burning fast, and what brands can learn from influencers and legacy agencies.

I'm going over the concepts of retargeting and remarketing. I'll explain the differences between them, the importance of digital footprints, and share techniques used by top brands like Amazon and Sephora. Learn how to leverage data to convert prospects and re-engage existing customers. This episode is packed with actionable insights to help you grow your business in today's digital landscape.Let me know in the comments if you have any marketing questions!-------------------About Manuel Suarez:Manuel Suarez, known as the "Marketing Ninja" and a "Best Selling Author" of "Marketing Magic", leads Attention Grabbing Media (AGM), a marketing agency honored three times on the Inc 5000 list. With a team of over 120, AGM specializes in turning attention into profit for a wide array of brands. In 2023 alone, brands managed by AGM exceeded 250 million USD in revenue.Manuel is also the co-founder of NaturalSlim, a self-funded high 9-figure brand. He has elevated thousands of businesses across various sectors and has directed marketing campaigns for industry leaders like Dr. Eric Berg, Grant Cardone, and Daymond John.He is also responsible for two of the top 15 largest U.S. YouTube channels—Dr. Eric Berg and MetabolismoTV—which together have over 20 million subscribers. Over seven years, his strategies have amassed 8 billion views, generated 5 million leads, and earned over 500 million USD in revenue.Follow Manuel Suarez on Social Media:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theninjamarketer/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmanuelsuarez/- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrmanuelsuarez- X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/MrManuelSuarez- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmanuelsuarez/Learn More About AGM:- Visit our website: https://www.agmagency.comNeed Help with Your Marketing?- Talk to a Ninja: https://www.talktoaninja.comCheck Out Manuel's Book, a #1 Seller on Amazon:- Marketing Magic by Manuel Suarez: https://a.co/d/gbwHKSf

Last year, I sat down with Marco Steinsieck, the Head of Retail Media at Sephora, ⁠⁠to break down everything retail media. The significance of retail media, its impact on search, social, TV, even how it's becoming a CRUCIAL tool for Marketers to build customer relationships - this episode touches on it all. See how Marco starts a retail media campaign, chooses the right products and audience, and learn the difference between endemic and non-endemic advertising.  I had a blast chatting with Marco, and you'll have a blast learning from him. Follow Marco: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcosteinsieck/⁠    Follow Daniel: YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing⁠   Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: ⁠www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials⁠   Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: ⁠www.workweek.com

Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-hosts Justin and Lauren!! This week's episode is a S#!t sandwich.. aka we have a good story at the beginning and end but a whole lot of bad in the middle. Like a MIL calling her DIL tacky for asking for help when she's sick. Or a guy who's confronted with his fiancé cheating on him right before the wedding. Lots of OOFs this week.. a true dumpster fire.. let's dive in. Need your thoughts on these ones! How would you handle them? Come to Justin's show!: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/-santi-camille-fleur-sean-massaro-luisa-vox-parkwild-tickets-1381152386969?aff=oddtdtcreator Resource Links: Know Your Rights w. ICE: https://immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/ https://www.ccijustice.org/rapid-response Partners: Sol de Janeiro :Shop now at Sephora and http://soldejaneiro.com State Farm: Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan. Bonus Content on Patreon including FREE stories/eps : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TwoHotTakes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH HERE ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.twohottakes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us a letter? Our PO Box!! Two Hot Takes. 5042 Wilshire BLVD. #470. Los Angeles, CA 90036 WRITE IN TO US!!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reddit.app.link/twohottakes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full length Video episodes available on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoHotTakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Index: 00:00 -- Start Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by RetailClub and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Staples transforms its business model by shifting from office supplies to services, launching a Verizon partnership and leveraging its 945 locations for printing, shipping, and passport services.Sephora flips the script on Prime Day competition by partnering with Lyft to literally drive customers to stores with $20 ride credits and in-store guidance in five major markets.Chuck E. Cheese debuts Chuck's Arcade, a new adult-focused entertainment concept combining retro classics with cutting-edge VR experiences across 10 mall locations nationwide.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

In this episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed partner Michael Mignano sits down with the former Stitch Fix COO and founder of The Yes, Julie Bornstein. They talk about Julie's latest venture: Daydream, an AI-powered fashion discovery engine built for the LLM era. Julie shares how her decades at Nordstrom, Sephora, and Pinterest shaped her vision, why now is the moment for natural language search in shopping, and how AI will transform fashion.Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Interview01:06 Julie Bornstein's New Venture: Daydream02:44 The Evolution of E-commerce and AI03:28 From Nordstrom to Daydream05:35 Technological Innovations in Fashion12:02 The Yes: Launching During a Pandemic15:15 Acquisition by Pinterest and Future Plans17:49 The Vision for Daydream22:57 Introduction to Style Passport23:27 Iterative Shopping Experience24:02 Bringing Brands Together24:45 Technical Implementation of Models25:24 Challenges with Large Models26:12 Building Mini Models for Fashion27:28 Competition from Large Model Providers30:25 Video Shopping and Social Media Integration31:43 The Role of Agents in Shopping35:20 Future of Shopping Interfaces37:13 Being a Serial Founder41:48 Launch and Future Plans43:09 Conclusion and FarewellStay in touch:www.lsvp.comX: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.coEmail: generativenow@lsvp.comThe content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal.

In this LIVE podcast recording, Dr. Shereene Idriss is back to bust more skincare myths on everything from sunscreen misinformation to which ingredients are most legit - in her books. The Manhattan-based, board-certified cosmetic dermatologist has captured over 4 million followers with her skin “NERD”-iness, educating the world with her real-talk takes on skincare scams, sharing practical advice for the most challenging skin conditions and real talk about the wild and wonderful world of cosmetics.A special thank you to 1 Hotel Toronto for hosting our live podcast! Listen in to learn:Everything to know about Dr. Idriss' latest skincare innovation, a purple-tinted sunscreen, that amassed a 10,000 person waitlist in 36 hoursIs mineral sunscreen “better” than chemical sunscreen? The internet's favourite derm weighs inMove over collagen supplements – the Harvard-backed reason that Dr. Idriss believes that good ol' vitamin D may be the low-cost key to longevityThe most underrated skincare ingredient according to Dr. Idriss, and what it has to offer for problematic skin Could NAD+ skincare be the next buzzy ingredient to watch? Dr. Idriss' red hot takeTikTok takedown! Dr. Idriss' thoughts on the viral “Caveman Skincare trend ” Spicule skincare – saviour or scam?Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our Substack here For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Dr. Shereene Idriss AKA Pillow Talk Derm Serving The Real Tea on Skincare ScamsWatch on YouTube: Dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss (#PillowtalkDerm) on Botox News, Skin Purging, Best SPF & MoreIs This $265 Face Cream Really The Goat? An Augustinus Bader Explainer PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! VegamourTired of dealing with shedding and thinning? Take back control of your hair with Vegamour. For a limited time go to VEGAMOUR.com/BEAUTY, code BEAUTY to get 20% off your first order. QuinceGive your summer closet an upgrade with Quince. Go to quince.com/breakingbeauty for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. MaraTry the Mara Chia + Moringa® Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil! Head Into your local Sephora to shop MARA, or head to Sephora.com – and don't forget to wash your face! *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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On today's episode I am talking again with Laney Crowell, Founder and CEO of Saie Beauty. A lot has changed since our last conversation in 2020—Saie has now grown into a $100M+ brand and a major player in clean beauty. Laney shares the key inflection points on the road to scaling, the hero products that propelled the brand (like Glowy Supergel and Dew Blush), and her top advice for building both product and community. She gets candid about what she didn't realize was required to scale, her fundraising journey from zero experience, and when it's time to hire a president. Laney also opens up about balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, the importance of fast decision-making, and what makes a job applicant stand out at Saie. Whether you're a founder, future beauty exec, or just looking for the ultimate sun-kissed look—this episode is packed with insight and inspiration. Enjoy!To connect with Laney on Instagram, click HERE.To shop Saie at Sephora, click HERE.To connect with Saie on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Saie on Tiktok, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To check out Siff's LTK, click HERE.To check out Siff's Amazon StoreFront, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Get healthy, glowing skin for summer with clean, vegan face and body care from OSEA. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code DREAMBIGGER at OSEAMalibu.com. You will get free samples with every order, and free shipping on orders over $60. Save 15% off my favorite Red Light Face Mask from BON CHARGE by using code DREAMBIGGER at www.boncharge.comShopify.com/dreambiggerListeners of Dream Bigger can claim an exclusive three-month free trial, with no credit card required at www.YNAB.com/dreambigger. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Danielle and Whitney sit down with Annie Jackson, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Credo Beauty, to talk about what it really means to shop, live, and create consciously. Annie shares the story behind Credo's industry-changing clean standards, why greenwashing remains such a challenge, and how transparency and radical honesty are the future of the beauty industry. They dive deep into the evolving consumer mindset, how education plays a vital role in shifting behavior, and why now is finally the right time to connect nutrition and skincare. As Sakara's new Beauty from the Inside Out supplements debut on Credo's shelves, this conversation explores how ingestibles are reshaping the beauty conversation—from gut health and glow to cellular nourishment and long-term wellness. Whether you're a beauty lover, wellness junkie, or simply someone seeking better-for-you products, this one is for you. Annie shares:  Why clean beauty still lacks universal standards—and what Credo is doing about it How Credo vets brands with science-backed rigor and radical transparency Why clean beauty is a kindness to your skin, biology, and the planet What makes Sakara's supplements a first-of-their-kind for clean beauty retail The future of beauty: from topicals to nutrition, and everything in between Check out the video version on the Sakara Life YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/zImQTFetj24 About Annie: Annie Jackson is a beauty veteran that has been a key player in the successes of the industry's biggest beauty companies. Annie began her career at Estes Lauder and then was later recruited to be one of the early members of the team that launched Sephora USA and Japan. Annie went on to roles in global product marketing and merchandising for Benefit Cosmetics as well as Sephora inside JCPenney. Annie's unwavering commitment to change the way people think about what they put on their skin, and a quest for cleaner options for everyone has fostered a new generation of beauty brands and fueled a clean beauty movement.

Send us a textListen. If you think this episode is just for parents of teenagers, I need you to hold up. Because what Shannon Simmons and I dig into here isn't just about managing your kid's allowance—it's about navigating a totally different financial universe than the one we grew up in.I invited Shannon back on the pod because her last episode was a fan fave, and now she's got a new book that I devoured in 24 hours. It's called Making Bank: Money Skills for Real Life and it's basically financial literacy for teens—but don't get it twisted. This is not some dry “save your pennies” snoozefest. It's about understanding the real financial landscape your kids (and let's be real, you) are living in.We talk about how today's teens have never even touched money—like, cash—because everything is tap, tap, tap on a phone. Combine that with Finfluencers on TikTok, access to investment platforms at 18, and insane social pressure from the Sephora skincare aisle, and you've got a perfect storm of confusion, shame, and money mistakes waiting to happen. Shannon breaks down how to actually talk to your kids about money, how to let go of control without losing your mind, and how to set boundaries that don't involve micromanaging their bank account like a total psycho (guilty ✋).And hey—if you don't have teens? You still need to hear this. Because we're all unlearning money shame and trying to build a better financial foundation. This episode is warm, smart, and a little spicy (as always). You're gonna want to listen twice.What's Inside: • Why money is a whole different ballgame for Gen Z (and how their brains are wired for danger) • How Finfluencers are actually shaping teen money habits (not always a bad thing!) • The emotional side of money—shame, fear, and passing down your own baggage • Why buying lunch at the cafeteria might be a non-negotiable life skill (no, really)Let's be real—What does “financially thriving” look like to you? Is it your kid building a bomb-proof money mindset? Is it not flinching when they ask for $20 for TikTok face serum? Is it you not spiraling every time they blow it all on sushi and bubble tea? Look, it's possible. That kind of emotional and financial peace? That's rich.I brought Shannon back on the pod because I want that for you—and for your teens. So tell me: what's your biggest WTF when it comes to kids and money? Come chat with me on Instagram. I need to know I'm not the only one who's been Oliver's dad.

In today's market, trust isn't just a differentiator — it's a requirement. But proving your brand lives up to its claims? That's where things get complicated.In this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein sits down with Kimberly Shenk, Co-founder and CEO of Novi Connect, to explore how consumer trust is evolving. Drawing from her unique background as a U.S. Air Force data scientist, Kimberly shares how Novi is helping brands and retailers like Amazon, Target, Sephora and Ulta back up products' health, safety and sustainability claims with real data — and why it matters more now than ever. Together, they discuss:Why traditional brand trust is no longer enough — and what's replacing it;What consumers today actually care about when it comes to ESG — and how to communicate it;The measurable impact of verified product claims on discovery, conversion and loyalty; andHow AI and large-language models are reshaping online merchandising in the digital age.RELATED LINKSLearn more about Novi Connect's work with retailersCheck out the NYU Stern Sustainable Market Share IndexRead more about shifting trust dynamics in the article from McKinsey: Consumers care about sustainability—and back it up with their walletsExplore trends in values-based commerce from Retail TouchPointsCheck out past episodes of Retail Remix

AI shopping is taking over. And most Shopify store owners don't even know they're already falling behind.In this episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, Tanner Larsson from Built2Scale breaks down the real AI opportunity happening right now in ecommerce. We're not just talking AI chat. We're talking AI commerce, the shift in how people buy, and why your store needs to be visible in AI results to survive.Tanner shares the data points Shopify stores must fix, the tools big brands are missing, and what Sephora is doing right to win AI search. We also reveal the one site that's fully optimized for AI and why it's dominating.What You'll Learn:Why AI Shopping Is the Biggest Opportunity for Shopify Store OwnersHow AI Is Transforming the Way People Buy OnlineWhat Shopify Data You Need and How to Access ItHow Sephora Is Dominating AI SearchKey Differences Between AI Search Optimization and Traditional SEOWhy AI Has Become the Most Trusted Resource for BuyersHow Major Brands Are Missing Out by Not Showing Up in AI Shopping ResultsA Real Case Where a Known Company 8X'd Their ResultsThe Only Website That Is 100% AI Visible—and Why It MattersThe Smart Data Points Your Product Pages Must IncludeConnect with Tanner Larrson:Website - https://built2scale.co/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tannerlarsson/Resources:Connect with IanDownload a Tackle Box!Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today!Book a Discovery Call Today with Our ExpertsSubscribe to the YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Horowitz is the Managing Partner of Because Ventures and the creator of Let's Buy a Biz!, a media brand and private equity-backed content engine built to make ecommerce M&A more transparent, data-driven, and founder-friendly. Because Ventures is a private equity search fund focused on acquiring and scaling Shopify brands and apps, while Let's Buy a Biz! documents what it actually takes to grow Top 1% ecommerce businesses.Before launching either venture, Jeremy worked across every layer of the Shopify ecosystem from scaling high-growth DTC brands like Lumi, to leading growth at top-performing Shopify apps like Gorgias. His on-the-ground experience gave him a front-row seat to what really drives retention, profit, and valuation. Now, through Because Ventures, Jeremy applies that knowledge to acquire and operate ecommerce businesses with sustainable margins and focused stacks.Whether debunking the myth that “every brand needs subscriptions,” tracking the 84% adoption rate of email/SMS across $1M+ stores, or predicting which app categories will consolidate over the next five years, Jeremy brings a deep analytical lens to ecommerce strategy. He shares insights from crawling 103,000 Shopify stores, explains why most loyalty programs fail, and urges founders to simplify their tech stack before adding complexity. His story is a masterclass in using real data, not hype to guide business decisions.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:40] Intro[00:55] Scaling DTC brands to eight figures[02:03] Expanding beyond Shopify Plus assumptions[04:18] Filtering out inactive and duplicate stores[05:05] Highlighting the top 10 most used apps[09:08] Focusing on what actually drives growth[10:56] Comparing native vs third-party app adoption[12:23] Spotting analytics as a breakout category[14:11] Explaining why real CRO starts at $5M+[16:49] Spotting support as an underused category[18:29] Unpacking the subscription model myth[22:47] Auditing app stacks to save thousandsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeEcommerce Social Impact Fund because.ventures/index.htmlInsider analysis of the largest Ecommerce brands' financials letsbuyabiz.xyz/Follow Jeremy Horowitz linkedin.com/in/jeremyhorowitz1If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

For this episode of Parenting SOS, we're joined by dermatologist and host of The Bad Skin Clinic, Dr Emma Craythorne. Dr. Emma explains how our skin barrier evolves from childhood through adulthood, and discusses the potential risks that popular skincare trends such as the ‘Sephora kids' phenomenon pose to young, developing skin.Plus, Dr Emma answers your questions on common pre-teen skin conditions like eczema & acne.For more skin tips and tricks, listen to Dr Emma's podcast - After Hours Skin Clinic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alli Webb, the visionary stylist behind Drybar, has reimagined her own hair journey and now invites us all to do the same with Messy. After selling Drybar in 2020 and experiencing personal upheaval, she began growing out her natural waves and fell in love with embracing imperfections. Messy isn't just a product line, it's a manifesto that celebrates natural texture and a kinder, more sustainable approach to styling, rooted in what Webb calls the “Messy Revolution”. Powered by the Rough Dry Method, a heat-reduced styling technique designed to honor each person's natural hair without the damage of traditional blowouts, the line is designed to work with your hair, not against it. More than a beauty brand, Messy is personal for Alli, born from her own transformation after loss, stress, an identity shift, and grounded in authenticity and self-love.In this episode, Alli also discusses:How personal loss, growth, and healing led her to embrace imperfectionDrybar was all about polished, picture-perfect blowouts. Messy is the opposite—real, raw, and effortlessHer signature “messy” technique and why it's better for your hair (I'm still trying to master it)How Messy is helping to dismantle outdated beauty standards one strand at a timeThe mindset shift that celebrates your natural hair, exactly as it isLaunching in Sephora on 6/24We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Alli's journey and the growth of www.itsmessy.com. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more.Be sure to check out Messy at www.itsmessy.com and on Instagram at @itsmessyRated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPostThis episode is brought to you by WavebreakLeading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver.Most eCommerce brands don't email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year.From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI.Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

If you follow entreprenurial business news, you may have seen that Drybar founder, Alli Webb launched a new "anti-blowout" product line this week... and we at the Gratitudeology Podcast are here for the disruptive pivot!! We love Alli, so check out our replay of her episode today...*****Original Episode: If you love the look of a big, bouncy blowout... chances are you've heard of Drybar, the salon that revolutionized the industry with its exclusive focus on blowouts. Loved not only by women across America, but also by celebrities like Julia Roberts, Zooey Deschanel and Jennifer Garner, Drybar became a sensation.But the story behind this $255 million idea might surprise you…Alli Webb, Drybar founder, recounts her path from starting out having no clue what she wanted to do to twisting-and-turning her way through various job possibilities to embarking on the journey to launch this ground-breaking business.(Lest you feel like you should have it "all figured out" right away... think again!)The part of her story you may have heard before is the "female founder finds the white space, builds an empire, and makes an epic $255m exit" story. The part you may not know.... underneath it all, there was the realization that her marriage was failing and her teenage son was battling drug addiction.Alli shares her story, including the dark, messy truth about the parts that didn't look "perfectly coiffed." If you're struggling with life feeling less-than-perfect these days and wondering where to find the strength to keep going... tune in to hear Alli's gems, including: her advice for other entrepreneurs, how she overcame challenges like imposter syndrome, and how to find gratitude for both the obstacles and wins you're bound to face.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:09] Jamie introduces Alli Webb. [04:02] Alli begins to talk about her childhood and feeling like a late-bloomer.[05:43] Alli shares her experience moving and living in New York City to finding her way to beauty school. [07:59] Alli talks about motherhood and the itch to do something for herself.[09:57] Alli recounts how her business started and developed which led her to address a hole in the marketplace.[14:48] Alli describes where some of the defining details of Drybar were inspired by. [17:03] Alli talks about what drew celebrities like Zooey Deschanel, Julia Roberts, and Jennifer Garner to Drybar.[23:04] Alli opens up about her marriage and the realization that it wasn't going to last forever. [26:04] Alli shares her teenage son, Grant's, experimentation with drugs and her reckoning with how to parent him. [31:29] Alli describes Grant's turnaround and reveals her biggest lesson as a mother.[32:23] Alli explains her identity crisis during her second marriage and divorce. [35:28] Alli talks about what's next: new projects, mentorship, and dating. KEY TAKEAWAYS:[14:58] Alli shares her advice for all entrepreneurs to “build something that you want.”[31:50] Alli reveals the shift in her parenting approach, crediting “getting curious” to her and her son's healthy relationship. [36:50] Alli describes her gratitude for the little things, such as no longer being heartbroken or in pain from grief.************Make sure to follow Jamie @jamiehess on Instagram for news & updates, and visit our companion Instagram account @gratitudeology for a sneak peek into the personal moments discussed on the show.************Thank you to Alli Webb for sharing your truth with us today. Follow Alli on Instagram @alliwebb.Check out more about Alli: https://www.alliwebb.com/************The Gratitudeology Podcast theme music is by HYLLS, performed by Nadia Ali @thenadiaali ************Alli's Bio:Alli Webb is the Founder of Drybar, N.Y. Times Bestselling Author, Co-Founder Squeeze, Brightside and Becket + Quill. After spending 15 years as a professional hair stylist, Webb left the hair industry in 2005 to start a family, but after being a stay-at-home mom for 5 years, Webb decided to find a way to continue pursuing the creative side of hairstyling at a new-mom pace. She began offering affordable in-home blowout services to her mommy friends, which quickly expanded into a mobile operation by 2009. In 2010, Webb opened the first Drybar in Brentwood, CA. 10 years later and over 150+ locations across the U.S., Webb's Drybar has exploded into a nationally recognized and highly sought-after brand. Webb diversified the Drybar brand, creating a line of products and tools sold at popular retailers such as Nordstrom, Sephora, and Ulta, recently selling this product division to Helen of Troy for $255 million. Webb has been on the cover of Inc Magazine's “How I Did This” issue, named the “100 Most Creative People in Business” by Fast Company, featured on Fortune magazine's “40 Under 40” list, Marie Claire's “Most Fascinating Women” and recently Inc. magazine recognized her as one of “The 100 Women Building America's Most Innovative and Ambitious Businesses.” Webb appeared on season 10 of ABC's Emmy nominated hit show “Shark Tank” as a guest shark in 2019. Webb currently serves as an Advisor and Investor in The Feel-Good Company's newest brand, Brightside - A brighter take on infrared yoga & saunas. Brightside brings the well-researched benefits of infrared yoga & saunas. Brightside combines the well-researched benefits of infrared yoga and sauna, and modernizes them with thoughtful technology in just the right places. The gorgeous custom space will teleport you to the brightside, the moment you walk through the door, and the incredible services make every interaction personal and meaningful. Brightside's flagship location is now open in Culver City, CA.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week in the guest chair, I'm joined by Tisha Thompson, the founder and CEO of LYS Beauty, the first Black-owned clean cosmetics brand to be carried at Sephora. Tisha shares her inspiring path from staff accountant and part-time makeup artist to leading her own beauty brand that launched during the pandemic and quickly sold out in 10 days. In this episode, Tisha breaks down how she strategically pivoted from finance to beauty marketing, cold-pitched Sephora with a bold email (before she even launched!), and developed products that center clean ingredients and inclusivity. Her brand LYS, short for Love Yourself, is not only disrupting the beauty space with triangle packaging and affirmational product names—but it's also remained profitable every year since launch.In this episode she shares:How she got her foot in the beauty industry using her finance backgroundWhy she took a demotion to pivot industriesHow personal loss and purpose led her to finally launch LYS BeautyWhat made Sephora say "yes" to a brand that hadn't even launched yetHow she developed 35 inclusive foundation shades with a clean formulationWhy representation and self-love are at the heart of her business modelHighlights Include: 00:00 Intro02:10 How a staff accountant became a makeup artist04:50 Taking a demotion to move into marketing10:54 Losing her dad and finding the courage to launch15:45 Cold-pitching Sephora and landing a deal pre-launch20:00 What clean beauty means to her (and her skin)27:00 Packaging, affirmations, and triangle symbolism30:00 Navigating DEI backlash and economic shifts45:00 Building a team and staying profitableCheck out episode 467 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.Links mentioned in this episodeLYS Beauty Website: https://lysbeauty.comLYS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lysbeautyofficial/Tisha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glamourgirl5/Cosmoprof: https://cosmoprofnorthamerica.comMakeUp In Trade Shows: https://www.makeup-in.comLuxepack: https://www.luxepack.comClick here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rssAnnouncementsJoin our Facebook CommunityIf you're looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebookGuest Social Media InfoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/glamourgirl5/LYS Beauty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lysbeautyofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've ever wondered how Sephora decides what products make it onto their shelves—or why some go viral and others never show up—this episode is for you. We're joined by Cindy Deily, Sephora's Vice President of Merchandising for Skincare, who's been with the company for nearly two decades and is the ultimate insider when it comes to spotting trends, launching brands, and shaping the beauty industry. She's helped build the careers of brands like Drunk Elephant, Tatcha, and Summer Fridays, launched the iconic “Clean at Sephora” program, and has personally tested thousands of products. In this conversation, Cindy takes us behind the scenes of Sephora's curation process, reveals the cult-favorite items they can't keep in stock, shares which trends are about to blow up, and explains why Sephora is still the mothership of beauty. From dry shampoo to de-influencing, tween skincare to sustainability, this is your all-access pass to the most powerful retailer in beauty. Mentioned in the Episode: Oscar Blandi – Pronto Dry Shampoo Powder (Discontinued) bareMinerals Perricone MD Too Faced Cosmetics Benefit Cosmetics Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Satin Pink Liquid Highlighter  Healthy Child, Healthy World by Christopher Gavigan The Honest Company YSE Beauty Drunk Elephant Tatcha Youth To The People Summer Fridays Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm rhode (@ Sephora) rhode One/Size by Patrick Starrr Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Sol de Janeiro Body Sprays Laneige Patrick Ta Ultra Violette Merit Charlotte Tilbury Josie Maran Body Butters A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices