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We're so excited to be nominated in People's Reader's Choice Poll for the Most Beautiful Issue! Please cast your vote and help us win!In news: Ultra Violette has officially landed at Sephora (finally!). Tune in to hear what you can expect from their US formulations. Plus, a huge thank you to our friends at Amazon for sponsoring this segment, where we dive into how the platform is making it safer to shop for beauty. From fighting counterfeits with tech to verifying brands with their Transparency Program, we break down what you need to know to shop smart, including tips to make sure your fave products are legit.We're also touching on the news Kirbie broke in her newsletter (which you should subscribe to): Thirteen Lune Founder Nyakio Grieco and other defendents were accused of securities fraud and embezzling company funds for personal expenses, amongst other complaints, a developing story we'll continue to follow. Shop this episodePlease fill out this survey to help us make our content better for you! http://bit.ly/glossangeles-surveyWatch our episodes!GlossAngelesPod.comCALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426Join our Slack to try new products before they launch Join our FB GroupInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren is joined by Marisa Meltzer, author of the forthcoming book ‘It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin.' They discuss what's behind Gwyneth Paltrow's recent P.R. push pegged to both her return to acting and the restructuring of Goop, her lifestyle mini-empire. Marisa then compares and contrasts the memoirs of two important New Yorkers: Graydon Carter and Keith McNally. The duo also discuss the Thirteen Lune controversy, the portrayal of older women in media, and why they wish they were shopping at Brooks Brothers but aren't. Finally, they share their vacation wardrobe strategies. GAP navy t-shirt  GAP ringer tank  Navy Charvet sweater High Sport navy pants Red Bally heels Attersee Satin jacket Attersee Barn-style jacket Attersee Navy t-shirt dress Attersee Cashmere silk t-shirt Spence shorts 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

Send us a textOn this episode of Coffee N° 5, Lara chats with Nyakio Grieco, founder of Thirteen Lune and Relevant, about reshaping beauty retail. Learn how inclusivity, storytelling, and innovation are redefining the industry. Don't miss this deep dive into the future of beauty!We'll talk about:How Nyakio Grieco went from beauty founder to retail innovatorThe power of inclusive beauty and why it matters in retailThe biggest challenges of scaling a beauty brandHow storytelling builds customer loyalty in the beauty industryWhy failure is part of growth—and how to pivot successfullyFor more information, visit Nyakio Grieco's  LinkedIn.Subscribe to Lara's newsletter.Also, follow our host Lara Schmoisman on social media:Instagram: @laraschmoismanFacebook: @LaraSchmoismanSupport the showSupport the show

Send us a textMakeup artist & photographer LOFTJET joins me to discuss GLAM. He tells me about storytelling through makeup, honing your unique perspective, & having faith that your time will come! We talk about the pleasure of getting lost in routines and rituals (and why no makeup makeup is still a million steps...'cuz it's meditative, duh!). He also discusses disrupting the politics of “good taste” and embracing Salvadoran glamour. Listen to hear what it was like to do makeup on PAT McGRATH herself! Follow Loftjet on IG here. Oh, the beauty store he recommends for niche and Black and Brown-owned niche brands is Thirteen Lune on Larchmont!  Follow me on IG here. Access exclusive content on my Substack here. Please rate and review the show wherever you listen! Write me here tierneytierneytierneytalks@gmail.com Thanks to Margot Padilla for engineering and editing this episode!Support the show

Nyakio Grieco has always been passionate about the power of the beauty industry as a vehicle for change. As the co-founder of Thirteen Lune, a retail platform dedicated to showcasing brands and products crafted by Black and Brown founders, Nyakio champions inclusivity and representation within the industry. In this episode, she delves into the challenges and triumphs of being a BIPOC founder in the beauty industry, highlighting the shifts she's witnessed as well as opportunities for growth. Drawing from her own experiences running her first brand for eighteen years, Nyakio reflects on the hurdles she faced with selling her first beauty brand and the many lessons learned along the way. She also underscores the significance of nurturing deep-seated relationships with the brands featured on Thirteen Lune, and why those relationships run so much deeper than retail. Follow Nyakio GriecoInstagram: @nyakio @thirteenlune @relevant.skinwww.thirteenlune.com/www.relevantskin.comFollow Nancy Twine:Instagram: @nancytwinewww.nancytwine.comFollow Makers Mindset:Instagram: @makersmindsetpodcastTikTok: @themakersmindset

This week in the guest chair we have Kristen Dunning, founder and CEO of Gently Soap - a bathing brand built on her self-developed herbal infusions. A recent MBA grad, Kristen hails from a rare five generations of Black Alabama farmers, and she's continuing the legacy by bringing joy back to bathing experiences for people with sensitive skin, using the medicinal properties of plants.In this episode she shares:Her vigorous passion and research that landed her on Shark TankHer secret sauce to having a rate of 78% repeat customersHow she won over 300K in investment capital and has a trajectory of $1.2M in salesHighlights Include:00:00 Intro03:24 Generations of Black farmers06:38 Struggle with eczema08:45 Studying horticulture and agriculture14:10 Staring Gently Soaps18:03 Transitioning to selling at markets21:31 Importance of formulating for sensitive skin28:56 Sales growth and Shark Tank impact32:55 High margins and sales 39:49 Marketing strategies44:03 Tips for entrepreneurs Check out episode 406 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeLinks mentioned in this episodeGently Soap Website: https://gentlysoap.com/ Gently Soap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentlysoap/Kristen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalplantgirl/ Kristen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristendunning/ Shark Tank episode: https://gentlysoap.com/pages/shark-tank Aveeno start-up pitch competition: https://www.aveeno.com/startup-collective Thirteen Lune: https://thirteenlune.com/ Tech Stars: https://www.techstars.com/ Click 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/facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When education meets determination, big things happen. Nyakio Greko's entrepreneurial journey is no exception.    During our conversation, she takes us back to her childhood growing up in a Kenyan-American household, instilled with the values of hard work, education, and giving back. Despite initial shyness, Nyakio found her voice and bravely struck out on her own in her mid-20s to launch her first beauty brand celebrating African ingredients.   With fearless determination and a mere $172,000 in capital raised from credit cards and loved ones, Nyakio built her brand from the ground up while working tirelessly to ship orders and provide customer service herself. Though the path was difficult, with many starts and stops, her resilience shone through. In 2017, Nyakio's brand was acquired by Unilever, providing her with invaluable experience before she left to co-found her next ventures with her current business partner.   Today, Nyakio is the co-founder of Thirteen Lune and Relevant Skin — companies centered on inclusivity by amplifying BIPOC-owned beauty brands from around the world.    Her vision extends far beyond just business success. Nyakio hopes her legacy will be as a true catalyst in making the beauty industry more equitable. With plans to become a donor helping fund other entrepreneurs' dreams, this inspiring woman is paving the way for generational wealth in communities of color.    Key Topics: Education is freedom — lessons from Nyakio's parents Finding moments to educate and inspire others to honor her dad's legacy Nyakio's first experiences with blatant racism in college Chasing big dreams to move to LA to start her career Getting exposed to the beauty industry through her assistant job Branching out on her own to build her own beauty brand Launching the brand in 180 boutiques with only $172,000 Staying disciplined about your business Self-worth lessons around accepting money from investors Exiting her first business to start the next one Don't take a backseat on the financial health of your business Teaching kids about poverty consciousness Normalizing women discussing money the same way men do Being a true catalyst for making the beauty industry more equitable Connect with Nyakio online: Websites: https://thirteenlune.com/, https://relevantskin.com/, https://www.nyakio.com/us/en Instagram: @nyakio, @relevant.skin LinkedIn: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyakio-grieco-1b13926/ Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @gettingrichpod, @syama.co, Website: https://scalingretail.com/, www.syamabunten.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/scalingretailconsulting

Michelle Wlazlo joined JCPenney in March 2019 as executive vice president, chief merchandising officer, reporting to Marc Rosen, chief executive officer. Wlazlo is responsible for leading the Company's global merchandise strategy and operations including Merchandising, Planning and Allocation, Pricing, Product Design, and Development and Sourcing.Wlazlo brings more than 30 years of merchandising and stores experience from a variety of retailers. In her three years at JCPenney, she has led the charge in clarifying and defining the positioning of the Company's private brands to give customers more choice. Wlazlo led the launch of Thereabouts, JCPenney's most inclusive kid's brand yet with adaptive apparel for children of all abilities; established JCPenney Beauty's partnership with hero brand Thirteen Lune, providing a hyper-inclusive beauty experience; and led the introduction of Hope & Wonder, JCPenney's new purpose-driven private brand, which celebrates festive holidays as well as important cultural moments and gives back to nonprofit partners, to life. Most recently, Wlazlo led the launch of JCPenney's denim lifestyle brand for men, Mutual Weave.Prior to joining JCPenney, she served as senior vice president, merchandising over apparel and accessories, baby gear and essentials at Target Corporation. Before Target, Wlazlo spent 19 years at GAP, Inc., in a variety of roles for Gap, Gap Outlet and Old Navy. She began her career at Saks Fifth Avenue, Inc., before assuming roles as store manager and buyer at Bebe Stores, Inc.Wlazlo attended Lowthian College in Minneapolis and the Executive Education Program at Columbia University's Graduate School of Business. She currently serves on the board of directors for the National Association for the Education of Young Children.Key takeaways from this podcast interview include:1.    Personal Journey to Retail: Michelle Wlazlo's journey into retail stemmed from a fascination and curiosity with shopping. Her experience working in her stepmom's store during high school ignited her passion for the industry, emphasizing the power of fashion and accessories to impact people's lives through simple transactions.2.    Diverse Career at Gap Inc.: Wlazlo spent 19 years at Gap Inc., where she had the opportunity to work in various areas within the company. She specialized in turning around initiatives, launching new businesses, and bringing fresh perspectives to different divisions, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills.3.    Product Focus at JCPenney: Upon joining JCPenney, Wlazlo prioritized fixing the product assortment and driving clarity between brands. Recognizing the importance of good product, she emphasized the need to deliver quality and value to customers, focusing on improving the overall product experience.4.    Partnership with CEO Mark Rosen: Wlazlo highlighted her strong working relationship with CEO Mark Rosen, describing their partnership as complementary and based on trust. They share a passion for product and have a similar taste level, learning from each other and maintaining open communication to drive the company forward.5.    Inclusion and Private Label Strategy: JCPenney's focus on inclusion extends beyond initiatives like the Make It Count program. The company has a long-standing history of catering to diverse customer needs through private brands, with over 50% of product driven by private labels. This strategy involves carefully curating brands to complement each other and staying true to each brand's ethos and DNA.6.    Focus on Leadership and Team Building: Michelle Wlazlo emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining a strong leadership team. She takes pride in the tenure and loyalty of her team members, highlighting the significance of having the right people on board.7.    Transparency and Inspiration: Wlazlo describes her leadership style as transparent and inspiring. She believes in being open about challenges and inspiring her team with a genuine belief in the company's mission and the value it offers to customers.8.    Customer-Centric Approach: Throughout the discussion, there's a recurring theme of prioritizing the customer experience. Whether it's through store remodeling, website improvements, or expanding beauty offerings, JCPenney's investments are aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction.9.    Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Wlazlo emphasizes the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and embracing new challenges. She encourages her team to take on tasks that may initially seem daunting, as these experiences foster growth and innovation.10. Team Collaboration and Support: Wlazlo underscores the importance of fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment. She values the camaraderie among team members and their willingness to assist each other, which ultimately contributes to the company's success.

Brigette Romanek is the brilliant interior designer behind the homes of celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore, and Beyoncé. In addition to maintaining a roster of high-profile clients, she also lends her design eye to retail locations, such as beauty destination Thirteen Lune and clothing brand The Great. With so many incredible projects under her belt, this past October, Brigette released a book called Livable Luxe, which details her process, some of her favorite spaces, and her design ethos. Though Brigette always knew she wanted to be creative, she spent her early career as a singer and handbag designer before ultimately realizing that interior design was her calling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken interviews Nyakio Grieco, Co-founder of Thirteen Lune and Founder of Relevant: Your Skin Seen on this flight of The Retail Pilot - Leaders & Legends.Nyakio (pronounced Neh-Kay-Oh) Grieco is a beauty entrepreneur and advocate for clean, inclusive beauty that suits all skin types, tones, and needs. As a veteran beauty founder and trusted industry voice, Nyakio has launched successful businesses: her award-winning brand nyakioTM, based on her family's Kenyan roots and beauty secrets that launched in 2002, and inclusive beauty e-commerce destination, Thirteen Lune, launched with cofounder Patrick Herning in 2020. Thirteen Lune launched as the first of its kind, e-commerce destination designed to inspire the discovery of beauty brands created by BIPOC founders that resonate with people of all colors. Thirteen Lune has since partnered with retailer JC Penney for inclusive beauty shop-in-shop locations in over 600 stores nationwide.Continuing her commitment to inclusive beauty Nyakio created Relevant: Your Skin Seen, a clean, science-led skincare brand that works for all skin tones and types. Working with top labs to ensure a diverse mix of chemists, Nyakio formulated each product with superfruits and actives in efficacious percentages to create products that truly perform. Most recently, the brand expanded into the cosmetics category with six color and complexion products. All products in the range are formulated with skincare benefits and serve and celebrate every skin tone, while hyper prioritizing consumers who have been underserved. Most recently, Nyakio Grieco has been honored with the CEW 2023 Female Founder Award, the Beauty Matter 2023 Future50 Award and included on the Inc. Magazine 2023 Female Founders 200 List. Key takeaways from the interview include:1.    Cultural Heritage and Beauty: Nyakio Grieco's journey into the beauty space was deeply influenced by her Kenyan heritage, particularly her grandmother's beauty secrets rooted in natural ingredients like coffee beans and sugar cane. This connection to her family's traditions and the use of earth-derived elements shaped her early interest in skincare.2.    Transition from Entertainment to Beauty: Despite initially pursuing a career in sports and entertainment, Grieco found herself drawn to the beauty industry through her work with actresses and exposure to beauty products. She noticed a gap in the market for products celebrating Africa's rich resources and heritage, leading her to pivot her career towards beauty entrepreneurship.3.    Challenges of Entrepreneurship: Grieco faced significant challenges as a black female founder, especially in accessing capital and navigating the beauty industry's landscape. Despite setbacks and failures, she persevered, leveraging mentorship, resourcefulness, and industry connections to keep her brand afloat and eventually succeed.4.    Creation of ThirteenLune: Following the acquisition of her brand by Unilever, Grieco co-founded Thirteen Lune with Patrick Herning, aiming to create an inclusive beauty retail platform highlighting products by black and brown founders. The platform aims to debunk stereotypes and provide visibility for diverse beauty brands, challenging the notion that these products are only for specific demographics.5.    Expansion and Future Vision: Despite the rapid growth of Thirteen Lune through partnerships with JCPenney and other retailers, Grieco remains focused on expanding the platform's direct-to-consumer presence and nurturing its brand identity. She sees opportunities for standalone stores, global expansion, and further development of their private label brand, Relevant. The goal is to continue championing diversity in the beauty industry while nurturing and growing the brands within the Thirteen Lune ecosystem. 6.    Thirteen Lune's Business Model: Unlike a typical marketplace, Thirteen Lune takes a physical position on inventory by importing products into the country, owning the goods, and then selling them to customers. They do not drop ship and prioritize owning the customer experience, ensuring consistency and brand representation across channels.7.    Launch of Relevant: Nyakio discusses launching Relevant as an opportunity to realize her dream brand. With Relevant, she aims to address market gaps and ensure all consumers feel seen at shelf, especially those with melanin-rich skin. The brand focuses on inclusivity, leveraging expertise in formulations and product testing.8.    Expansion and Distribution: Relevant's expansion into Sephora UK demonstrates growth and opportunity for the brand. Grieco emphasizes the importance of partnerships and distribution channels, such as JCPenney, to reach a wider audience and fulfill the brand's mission of inclusivity.9.    Marketing Strategies: Authenticity is central to Thirteen Lune and Relevant's marketing approach. Grieco emphasizes telling authentic stories that resonate with underserved consumers. In the early stages, they prioritized organic strategies over paid marketing and leveraged partnerships to amplify their message.10. Challenges and Opportunities: Grieco highlights the challenges of access to capital for people of color founders, despite the immense potential of diverse businesses. However, she remains optimistic about the shifting landscape and sees opportunities for growth through strategic partnerships, investments, and technological advancements.

How Nyakio Grieco Learnt to Be Her No1 AdvocateNyakio Grieco is what they call a beauty industry veteran, having lived and breathed it for years before starting her own brand, Nyakio, which was acquired by Unilever in 2017. She's now both a retailer with Thirteen Lune in the US, a beauty emporium that focuses on brands developed by people of colour, as well as the founder of Relevant Skin check, which launched in June 2022, and now sells at Sephora. Besides creating products that really work, like her One and Done, a three in one primer, moisturiser, and sun protection, has been about tapping into the need we all have to feel seen, to feel relevant. In this episode, Grieco, who was born in Oklahoma to parents of Kenyan heritage and who now lives in Los Angeles, reveals the stumbling blocks in her way - specifically the challenges that lurk around taking on investment. An inspirational listen, she discusses the importance of family heritage, and how that played into her learnings around the Black Lives Matter racial reckoning of 2020. “You can't stay too long in a place of negativity, you have to turn your pain into purpose…”For more background, these links are useful: https://thirteenlune.com/blogs/shop-talk/a-note-from-nyakiohttps://relevantskin.com/https://www.nyakio.com/us/enhttps://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/inside-nyakio-griecos-unyielding-vision-for-borderless-beauty-1235620655/Please follow or subscribe to Keeping Face wherever you're listening, and if you enjoy it, please spread the word! Please visit the website https://lapyae.com/ to find out about Keeping Face founder, Kathleen Baird-Murray's new, special project. For more information about how to sponsor an episode, please contact emily@blanketlondon.comProduced by Parkview Creative. For more information please contact them at info@parkviewcreative.comMusic composed by Armand DaniaudEditing by Armand DaniaudKeeping Face logo by Paul McNeilSocial Media by Angelika Wiatkowska

Jennifer and Pumps are joined today by Pumps' sorority sister and owner of Thirteen Lune, Nyakio Grieco. Nyakio recalls some stories of Pumps back in the day and how she taught her to be a 'lady'. The girls also discuss 'mean girl culture' and how to properly match a nude lipstick using a method that's sure to get you arrested. Come see I've Had It live on the Hot Sh*t Tour! More info & tickets available at https://linktr.ee/ivehaditpodcast and subscribe to I've Had It wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you to our sponsors: Microdose: To learn more about microdosing THC go to Microdose.com and use code HADIT to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/IVEHADIT and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IveHadItPodcast Follow Us: I've Had It Podcast: @Ivehaditpodcast Jennifer Welch: @mizzwelch Angie "Pumps" Sullivan: @pumpspumpspumps Special Guest: Nyakio Grieco @nyakio

This week Business of the Beat celebrates 150 episodes. In this special 150th episode, we hear from five amazing past guests, Nyakio Greico, founder of , Thirteen Lune, and Relevant: Your Skin Seen, Tai Beauchamp, founder of Brown Girl Jane and Morning Mindset, Angel Cornelius, founder and CEO of Maison 276, Ron Robinson, founder of BeautyStat Cosmetics, and Youmie Francois, founder and CEO of Flex-n-Fly. Each guest shares their expansive journey from when they were first on the podcast in seasons 1-2 to where they are now. For more stories from these guests and 12 other past podcast guests make sure to order Kendra's new book, The Beauty of Success: Start, Grow and Accelerate Your Brand available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target and more. Follow @ThirteenLune, @ItsBrownGirlJane, @Maison276, @BeautyStat, and @FlexNFlyOfficial or visit https://thirteenlune.com/, https://browngirljane.com/, https://maison276.com/, https://beautystat.com/, and https://flexnfly.com/ Tune in to learn more from Nyakio, Tai, Angel, Ron, Youmie, and Kendra!

Join Beautytap Editorial Director Elycia Rubin as she sits down with Nyakio Grieco, Co-Founder of Thirteen Lune - the beauty e- and re-retailer that shines the spotlight on BIPOC-owned beauty brands. Nyakio (pronounced Neh-Kay-Oh) is also behind her latest skincare + cosmetics collection, Relevant: Your Skin Seen. A veteran beauty industry pioneer, Nyakio reveals what it takes for a brand to grab her attention and how to engage customers and build loyalty along with sharing her valuable advice for those dreaming of lauching their own beauty brands. More on Nyakio Grieco, Thirteen Lune and Relevant: Your Skin Seen: @nyakio @thirteenlune/www.thirteenlune.com @relevant.skin/www.relevantskin.com

A year ago, Elon Musk bought Twitter for a whopping $44 billion. Since then the platform has changed dramatically . . . even its name. Senior staff editor Max Ufberg joins us again to break down what's been going on at Twitter, er X, over the past year. Also, “Black women are the fastest-growing segment of entrepreneurs in this country,” says Nyakio Grieco, “yet still receive less than 1% of venture funding.” Grieco, founder of Relevant Skin and cofounder of Thirteen Lune, chats about her experience as a Black female entrepreneur and creating a beauty brand that's exclusively inclusive. “We all have melanin, so this is a melanin-safe brand for all,” she says. But Grieco's mission in launching Relevant Skin was to come up with products that wouldn't be harmful to people with more melanin in their skin, which includes Black people and other people of color, so she did a deep dive along with her chemist. Grieco explained that the more melanin you have, the more prone you are to eczema, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation. . . . “So, we want it to build efficacious products, steeped in history [with] timeless ingredients, as well as be married to the best science to make sure no one feels left out at the shelf.” For more MIC behind-the-scenes, check out Yaz at @yazzyg on Instagram and Josh @joshuagchris on TikTok!

A year ago, Elon Musk bought Twitter for a whopping $44 billion. Since then the platform has changed dramatically . . . even its name. Senior staff editor Max Ufberg joins us again to break down what's been going on at Twitter, er X, over the past year. Also, “Black women are the fastest-growing segment of entrepreneurs in this country,” says Nyakio Grieco, “yet still receive less than 1% of venture funding.” Grieco, founder of Relevant Skin and cofounder of Thirteen Lune, chats about her experience as a Black female entrepreneur and creating a beauty brand that's exclusively inclusive. “We all have melanin, so this is a melanin-safe brand for all,” she says. But Grieco's mission in launching Relevant Skin was to come up with products that wouldn't be harmful to people with more melanin in their skin, which includes Black people and other people of color, so she did a deep dive along with her chemist. Grieco explained that the more melanin you have, the more prone you are to eczema, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation. . . . “So, we want it to build efficacious products, steeped in history [with] timeless ingredients, as well as be married to the best science to make sure no one feels left out at the shelf.” For more MIC behind-the-scenes, check out Yaz at @yazzyg on Instagram and Josh @joshuagchris on TikTok!

Welcome to The Cool Mom Code Podcast's latest episode, where host Lizzy Mathis invites you to join an inspiring conversation with two extraordinary guests: Nyakio Grieco, Co-Founder of Thirteen Lune and Founder of Relevant Skin, and Melissa Magsaysay, a renowned Journalist, Best-Selling Author, and Head of Content at Thirteen Lune. Get ready for an enlightening journey as these three dynamic women share their personal backgrounds and upbringings, laying the foundation for a raw and relatable discussion on various aspects of life, motherhood, and the beauty industry. Dive deep into the world of motherhood with Lizzy, Nyakio, and Melissa as they explore the highs, lows, and challenges that come with the territory. Discover their secrets to balancing a busy schedule, prioritizing family, and being intentional with their time – wisdom that applies to moms of all walks of life. Body image after pregnancy is a topic many can relate to, and in this episode, these women get candid about the realities and pressures that mothers face when it comes to body expectations. In the age of social media and influencers, the trio also delves into the influencer mentality and the importance of learning how to say no. They share their insights on dealing with mom guilt and the unfiltered reality of being women of color in the beauty space. So, whether you're a mom or simply seeking a captivating discussion on life, motherhood, and the beauty industry, this episode is a must-listen. Join Lizzy, Nyakio, and Melissa as they empower, enlighten, and entertain you with their stories and wisdom. Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/COOLMOMCODE - for 10% off your first month of therapy Make sure to subscribe, rate, review and follow us on Instagram: @thecoolmomcodepodcast @thecoolmomco @lizzymathis. Watch this episode in full on Lizzy's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/HhGRHf1cxPo Visit https://shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1078414&m=73004&u=4022866&afftrack= - $50 Off $200 Purchase - COOLMOM - right now and get ready to Let Your Geek Sideshow!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CEO and founder of Prados Beauty leveraged her skills as a make-up artist and her experience as a cancer survivor to launch a beauty brand out of her daughter's nursery. Cece shares how her company's strategic partnership with Thirteen Lune and JCPenny brought Prados Beauty to profitability, and how her experiences of domestic abuse and homelessness have shaped her commitment to giving back.If you liked this episode, listen to How Nopalera CEO and Founder Sandra Velasquez's Luxury Bath and Body Care Line is Disrupting Eurocentric Standards and How Flores Is Reclaiming the Borderlands Narrative.

Happy Black Owned Business month from myself and this week's Boardroom Beauty, Dionna Chambers, Head of Programming and Development at Thirteen Lune.In this episode, we are in person at Soho Works in LA discussing:

June is coming to an end, and that means this is our last episode in the Black Women Doing Cool Shit series. So we are going out on a high note and talking with Simone Alyssa.Simone is a social media guru with hundreds of thousands of followers across her platforms. She's also a business owner navigating the ever-expanding world of creativity.Together, we talk about how she stays sane with a changing career focus, moving and being unafraid to start over, and her thoughts about the concept of manifestation. This is a fun episode you won't want to miss.We Also Talk About…The changes Simone hopes see for content creatorsThe social construct element of aging and the fallacy of milestonesAllowing our whys to change with who we are becomingBalancing our masculine and feminine energyRethinking our ideas about dating and what partnership looks likeAstrocartography and human designResources:Follow Simone on TikTokFollow Simone on InstagramSponsors:Notion | Do your most efficient work with Notion Projects. You can try it for free today at notion.com/balanced.LMNT | LMNT is my favorite electrolyte drink mix that will keep you hydrated all summer long. LMNT is offering you a free sample pack with any purchase. That's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order so you can try all 8 flavors to find your fave or share with friends. Get yours at drinkLMNT.com/balancedles.Thirteen Lune | Discover your next beauty obsession (from Black-owned brands) at Thirteen Lune. Get 20% off your first order, sitewide with promo code BALANCED at Thirteenlune.com. You'll also get free samples with every order!Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.comJoin Club Balanced, our community on GenevaSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesFollow on IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedlesFollow on TikTok @balancedblackgirl @balancedlesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations

Nyakio Grieco is the co-founder of Thirteen Lune, an e-commerce destination highlighting BIPOC-founded beauty brands and recently, Relevant: Your Skin Seen, a clean skincare brand championing inclusivity. A 20-year industry veteran, Nyakio set out to usher in a new era and launched her brands as a celebration of beauty and community, creating a space to share stories with a wider audience. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too! Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday and Thursday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners. Follow Akash & Nyakio: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Nyakio Grieco: @nyakio Thirteen Lune: @thirteenlune Relevant: Your Skin Seen: @relevant.skin www.thirteenlune.com www.relevantskin.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nyakio Grieco has been paving the way for inclusive beauty and supporting Black entrepreneurs for her whole career. She launched her first beauty brand, Nyakio Beauty, in 2002. Then in 2020, she launched Thirteen Lune, the e-commerce platform dedicated to elevating Black and Brown beauty founders. While Nyakio is one of the most celebrated entrepreneurs in the industry, the road to the top was paved with hurdles. Including shuttering and relaunching her original brand, watching that brand take off after she sold it, and starting over as a founder at 47.  In this episode, Nyakio shares:  Her perspective on failure  How her optimism has served her throughout her career Why she's focused on bringing her friends along on her journey How she stopped being a “people-pleaser” PS: Skimm listeners can get 20% off Thirteen Lune products using the code SKIMM20. Valid for 30 days from June 7, 2023.

Launching Cheekbone Beauty in 2016 was a bit of a serendipitous moment for founder Jenn Harper. It all started in Jan. 2015 when she dreamed about "Native little girls with their brown little skin and rosy cheeks, covered in lip gloss." The dream, paired with Harper's recent sobriety journey and deeper discovery about her lineage and Ojibwe culture, inspired her to create a beauty brand.  The journey to becoming a beauty founder was no easy feat for Harper. Until 2016, Harper's professional career was rooted in the food industry, specifically seafood. Though she had no formal experience in beauty, her determination to launch a successful brand and celebrate her indigenous culture were her biggest motivators. Through thorough research and sourcing, Harper launched Cheekbone Beauty in Nov. 2016 as a DTC brand. "Going back, of course, I'd love to do things differently," Harper shared on the latest episode of The Glossy Beauty Podcast. "However, I learned so much from starting things the way [I did], by being super scrappy about how we were going to build and learning how to [launch a business in real time]."  In 2019, after Cheekbone Beauty's launch, Harper went on "Dragon's Den," a fundraising show similar to "Shark Tank." She did not accept an offer, but the exposure helped catapult Cheekbone Beauty's brand awareness. In addition to her experience on "Dragon's Den," Harper connected with Raven Capital, the first Indigenous investment fund in the world. The company initially offered Harper $350,000 to transition her business from being a private white label to creating its own products and packaging. Thanks to the funding, in March 2020, Cheekbone Beauty launched with its first proprietaryproduct, the Sustain Lipstick.  As Harper looks to the future, she said she's excited about Cheekbone Beauty's direction. In 2021, the brand launched in Sephora Canada. And most recently, Cheekbone Beauty secured a partnership with Thirteen Lune — it will be available to shop on the marketplace's website and in 600 J.C. Penney locations. Apart from retail expansion, Cheekbone Beauty is also committed to innovation on the sustainability front through its packaging and clean ingredients. 

Lisa is joined by Joann Zehenni who created a successful skincare company, Gemini Beauty, before graduation high school! Now an 18 year old college freshmen, Joann Zehenni is running her thriving business from her dorm room with products sold on her website, Thirteen Lune, & JC Penny! Joann's story:In 2012, I learned that my dad and older sister were diagnosed with Lupus, an inflammatory disease caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues. I was surprised when I discovered that I have a borderline case of Lupus myself. One of the most common symptoms is the facial “butterfly rash” and extremely sensitive skin. Combating sensitive skin was an issue for all of us. Especially growing up in sunny southern California where I was always swimming and playing outside, leaving my skin dry and sunburned regularly. After years of trying different sunblocks and moisturizers, my skin remained irritated and red. Learning how to navigate which products to use was difficult until my grandmother began to create her own homemade, fruit and vegetable-based face masks that I would use after spending time in the the sun. She would find ingredients in her garden such as strawberries and cucumbers to craft soothing and moisturizing facial treatments. My family's struggles with sensitive skin, as well as my grandmother's natural approach in using fruits and vegetables in skincare, served as a catalyst to pursue my dream of starting a skincare company. My goal is to provide a range of products that are accessible to a variety of skin types, with a particular focus on sensitivity, in hopes all find confidence and comfort in their skin. After many years of research and development under the advisement from multiple chemists in the cosmetics industry, I am so excited for you all to try my products!Thank you to our sponsor for this episode Just Thrive Probiotics. you can get 15% off sitewide at justthrivehealth.com with promo code: Natsav15. To learn more about this groundbreaking company, don't miss episode #1174 where I chatted with Tina, the CEO, and co-founder. 

Nyakio Grieco is a force in the beauty industry and a serial beauty entrepreneur. She is the founder of Nyakio Beauty, co-founder of the inclusive beauty e-commerce platform Thirteen Lune, and recently launched a new inclusive beauty brand, Relevant: Your Skin Seen. In 2020, Nyakio launched Thirteen Lune, an e-commerce destination designed to inspire the discovery of beauty brands created by Black and Brown founders that resonate with people of all colors. The website sells products made for all people by BIPOC-owned brands, features a thorough, fully curated selection of products made specifically for Black and Brown people, and emphasizes allied brands that have made a measurable effort to create an inclusive product lineup. Thirteen Lune's mission is to reframe how Black and Brown beauty brands are perceived from an industry perspective by giving each brand a platform to sell, educate, and engage with a broader audience like never before. During this conversation, we cover how she struggled with imposter syndrome, learned to embrace the title "entrepreneur," and paid homage to her heritage throughout her career. Episode Resources:Thirteen LuneRelevant: Your Skin SeenNyakio BeautyLink to purchase:FYLPxWRDSMTH Merch Collaboration*suggestion is to size upDownload this episode of For Your Listening Pleasure wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you follow us on Instagram @foryourlisteningpleasure Click here to listen to the For Your Listening Pleasure Theme Song Playlist on Spotify.To continue the conversation, feel free to DM me at https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/ or email me at foryourlisteningpleasure@gmail.com.

Today we're learning from Rosie Jane Johnston, the founder of By Rosie Jane. By Rosie Jane was founded in 2010 by celebrity makeup artist Rosie Jane Johnston, an Aussie who has made her home in LA. Each fragrance, formulated by Rosie herself, is free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates and phosphates and housed in recycled and recyclable packaging. Her perfumes and body care products are refreshingly simple and ideal for daily wear using the highest quality fragrance oils. We cover her journey to building this brand into a 7 figure company stocked in the likes of Sephora and Thirteen Lune, and the campaign that's driving her customer acquisition right now. The thing that really struck me in this episode is Rosie's relentless pursuit in business and getting what she wants, to get By Rosie Jane to where it is today. She really shows us how a no now doesn't mean a no forever, and it's all about being open for when that time comes for the no to turn into a yes. That's where your courage and conviction are. If you are not doing something you truly believe in, you truly love, you're not going to stay the course. Whatever that is for you, has to be your driving force. There's something within your entrepreneurial spirit. That's just in you. It takes 10 years to reach overnight success. And in that time you need to have that persistence and true conviction in what you're doing. When we look at legacy brands, there are a few key things key they are getting really right. They have these incredible “whys”. They have a lot of struggles in the beginning. They've had to change and move with the time and have great failures and still come back, which is so important to have in the entrepreneurial world. If you love something in this episode please do consider sharing it on Instagram stories and tagging us or leaving us a review to help other ears find us. I'm so grateful for each and every one of you who does this. Let's get straight into it, this is Rosie Jane for Female Startup Club LINKS WE MENTION: Rosie's Instagram By Rosie Jane's Instagram By Rosie Jane Website Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com

Today we're learning from Rosie Jane Johnston, the founder of By Rosie Jane. By Rosie Jane was founded in 2010 by celebrity makeup artist Rosie Jane Johnston, an Aussie who has made her home in LA. Each fragrance, formulated by Rosie herself, is free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates and phosphates and housed in recycled and recyclable packaging. Her perfumes and body care products are refreshingly simple and ideal for daily wear using the highest quality fragrance oils. We cover her journey to building this brand into a 7 figure company stocked in the likes of Sephora and Thirteen Lune, and the campaign that's driving her customer acquisition right now. The thing that really struck me in this episode is Rosie's relentless pursuit in business and getting what she wants, to get By Rosie Jane to where it is today. She really shows us how a no now doesn't mean a no forever, and it's all about being open for when that time comes for the no to turn into a yes. That's where your courage and conviction are. If you are not doing something you truly believe in, you truly love, you're not going to stay the course. Whatever that is for you, has to be your driving force. There's something within your entrepreneurial spirit. That's just in you. It takes 10 years to reach overnight success. And in that time you need to have that persistence and true conviction in what you're doing. When we look at legacy brands, there are a few key things key they are getting really right. They have these incredible “whys”. They have a lot of struggles in the beginning. They've had to change and move with the time and have great failures and still come back, which is so important to have in the entrepreneurial world. If you love something in this episode please do consider sharing it on Instagram stories and tagging us or leaving us a review to help other ears find us. I'm so grateful for each and every one of you who does this. Let's get straight into it, this is Rosie Jane for Female Startup Club LINKS WE MENTION: Rosie's Instagram By Rosie Jane's Instagram By Rosie Jane Website Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com

After selling her skin-care brand Nyakio Beauty to Unilever in 2017, Nyakio Grieco set her sights on beauty retail with the launch of Thirteen Lune in 2020. As multiple beauty retailers were pledging to offer at least 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned brands, she came up with a “90/10” model for Thirteen Lune: 90% of brands are BIPOC-owned, with 10% owned by those who demonstrate allyship. With $1 million in funding from celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow and Sean Combs and a $3 million seed round led by Fearless Fund, Thirteen Lune is in the process of taking over all of JCPenney's former Sephora locations. It also stocks Grieco's new skin-care venture, Relevant, which was launched in 2022. Physical retail is a big part of Grieco's vision for Thirteen Lune, which will be launching its first standalone physical store early this year in Los Angeles. In this week's episode of the Glossy Beauty Podcast, Grieco shared her success story from the inspiration of her first brand launched in 2002 to her current beauty ventures.

Nyakio Grieco, Founder of Thirteen Lune and the exciting, new beauty brand, Relevant, talks about her efforts to change the landscape of the beauty industry, from the inside-out. We talk about how she uses her platform and Thirteen Lune to debunk myths about people of color in the beauty industry and to help BIPOC beauty founders thrive in the industry, by creating a bigger stage with amplified support. Nyakio shares her strategy on how to identify quality allies and strategic partners. And, of course, we talk about self-care and ways to refresh and renew. Follow us on Instagram @becomingthegoodceo Visit thirteenlune.com Follow Thirteen Lune on Instagram @thirteenlune --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thegoodceo/message

Nyakio Grieco is a beauty entrepreneur and advocate for clean, inclusive beauty that suits all skin types, tones and needs. She has launched multiple successful brands including her award-winning brand nyakio™ based on her family's Kenyan beauty secrets; her inclusive beauty e-commerce destination Thirteen Lune; and Relevant: Your Skin Seen, a clean, science-led skincare brand that works for all skin tones and types. Listen to this episode to hear... Nyakio's advice to others who dream of creating a business Her experience facing adversity and her advice to others encountering it What she wishes she would've known starting out in entrepreneurship Her biggest aha moments of her entrepreneurial journey How she merges her passions with what the market needs to build successful brands And so much more! — Connect with Nyakio and her brands: thirteenlune.com relevantskin.com — Download these freebies to support you in designing YOUR brightest life: Bright Life Workbook: https://bit.ly/podcast-freebie Copywriter Starter Kit: https://bit.ly/copybizstarterkit

Joann Zehenni is the founder of the Gemini Beauty skincare line. She is a freshman at Loyola Marymount University in California and runs the company from her dorm room. She handles orders, shipments, marketing, and design while having inventory under her bed. Joann created Gemini Beauty when she couldn't find a solution for her and her family's sensitive skin due to Lupus. Resources:https://geminibeauty.com (Gemini Beauty) https://www.instagram.com/geminibeautyproducts/ (Follow Gemini Beauty on Instagram) https://thirteenlune.com/collections/gemini-beauty (Find Joann's work on Thirteen Lune) http://marcguberti.com/contentbook/ (Get the first three chapters of Content Marketing Secrets for free)

Nyakio Grieco wants you to feel seen. The beauty entrepreneur began her journey organically — by learning about the power of natural ingredients visiting her grandmother, a coffee farmer, and her grandfather, a medicine man, in Africa. Ancestral wisdom and world travel led to the birth of Nyakio Beauty, Grieco's first beauty brand, in 2002. Nyakio Beauty has been followed by Thirteen Lune, an inclusive retail platform for beauty brands and founders who, for far too long, have been neglected in terms of capital and retail partnerships; as well as Relevant: Your Skin Seen, a beauty brand developed in 2022 to serve all skin tones and types. Nyakio and Tracy came together for the latest episode of the Potential to Powerhouse Podcast for an enlightening conversation about embracing “bossiness” on our entrepreneurial paths, Identifying pivotal moments as the gift from the universe they are, and surrounding ourselves with people whose knowledge and skill sets complement our own. It's a brilliant conversation with many key takeaways, so have your Notes app open. Key Points Tracy introduces Nyakio and references her as the hybrid between two mega-baller entrepreneurs [00:21] Using your maiden name and hyphenating your last name as a female powerhouse. [02:04] Nyakio tells the story of her family's upbringing and what her experience was like being a first generation American with Kenyan descent. [04:41] The first five to seven years of Nyakio's career in LA. [09:50] The two pivotal moments that changed the trajectory of Nyakio's career as an entrepreneur. [13:15] The launch of Nyakio's first beauty product. [21:29] The reality of trying to survive as a small brand running on little capital. [27:14] After her product was featured on Oprah and Ellen, Nyakio learned some valuable lessons about growing a business. [30:25] Nyakio launched a successful brand self titled Nyakio, which was affected by the global pandemic. [35:25] Thirteen Lune - a new, progressive vision for beauty retail in JCPenney. [37:00] People buy into people before they buy into the product. [41:31] Building generational wealth. [42:00] Smart Money vs. Dumb Money. [45:17] Nyakio's three “go to's” for success. [49:07] TRUST YOUR GUT. [51:10]   Links Nyakio's Instagram: @nyakio Follow Thirteen Lune: @thirteenlune Follow Relevant: @relevant.skin https://linktr.ee/nyakio

Today's guest is Jamila Powell, Owner and Founder of Naturally Drenched, a collection of curl-loving shampoos, conditioners and treatments -  that meet all of your hair needs. No stranger to beauty, Jamila is the owner of Maggie Rose Salon—one of the top texture salons in the country. Her natural hair journey began in college, continued throughout law school and culminated in her launching a salon for women to learn and love their texture. While running her salon, Jamila discovered which ingredients work best on all hair textures which led the creation of Naturally Drenched: a vegan and eco-conscious collection formulated with your curls in mind! Naturally Drenched has been featured by Allure, Byrdie, Cosmopolitan and Essence; and is available at naturallydrenched.com, Credo, Beauty Heroes, Thirteen Lune, JC Penney and Cult Beauty. The beauty of Jamila's  story involves the highs, the lessons and the victories - and we're here for it all! So come join the founders table, where beauty is served.  You can sit with us! So let's get started…   For more inspiring interviews, visit: www.ServingBeautyPod.com Join the Serving Beauty community: IG: @servingbeautypod Twitter: @servingbeauty FB: @servingbeautypod Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify Email guest recommendations: hello@servingbeautypod.com

Today's guest is Jordan Karim, founder of Flora & Noor - the only vegan, cruelty-free and halal certified skin care brand based in the U.S.  Flora & Noor was consciously created to be inclusive and yield efficacious results.  The world is diverse and Flora & Noor believes our skincare should reflect that.   Jordan's hope is to encourage self-care and wellness and provide skincare for those who are looking for products that target the skin concerns of those with melanin-rich skin, those who need to use halal products, and those who appreciate clean skincare.   Since launching, Flora & Noor has been featured by Allure, Byrdie and Bustle - and Jordan is the pitch competition winner of the Rare Beauty Brands x Ulta Beauty x Black Girl Ventures Pitch Competition; the ESSENCE Festival Of Culture's New Voices + Chase Pitch Competition; and she is a 2022 Black Ambition Prize Semifinalist.   Flora & Noor is available at floraandnoor.com, Thirteen Lune, Amazon and will be available on Ulta.com beginning January 2023.   The beauty of Jordan's story involves the highs, the lessons and the victories - and we're here for it all!   So come join the founders table, where beauty is served.  You can sit with us!   So let's get started…   For more inspiring interviews, visit: www.ServingBeautyPod.com Join the Serving Beauty community: IG: @servingbeautypod Twitter: @servingbeauty FB: @servingbeautypod Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify Email guest recommendations: hello@servingbeautypod.com

Today's guest is Nicole Rose, founder of Ella Dean which is a natural, all organic haircare brand made in Portland, OR for men and women with textured hair.  The products are made with organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs that aid in hair growth and reduce scalp inflammation and hair loss. Nicole Rose, a 4th generation beauty entrepreneur, whose family has owned Dean's Beauty Salon, the city's oldest, continuously operating Black-owned business since 1956, launched her own haircare line in 2020 named after her grandmother, Ella Dean. Now celebrating 2 years, you can find the Ella Dean haircare online at Thirteen Lune, on elladean.com and various retailers throughout Portland, OR. The beauty of Nicole Rose's story involves the highs, the lessons and the victories - and we're here for it all! So come join the founders table, where beauty is served.  You can sit with us! So let's get started…   For more inspiring interviews, visit: www.ServingBeautyPod.com Join the Serving Beauty community: IG: @servingbeautypod Twitter: @servingbeauty FB: @servingbeautypod Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify Email guest recommendations: hello@servingbeautypod.com

Today's guest is Briana Williams, founder and CEO of LipLoveLine - a health and beauty brand that eliminates the need for a ton of makeup and celebrates beauty in all its forms.  Created with the belief that you can (and you should!) feel beautiful in your own skin, LipLoveLine creates ingredient-conscious lip care products to empower self-expression in the best and cleanest way possible: through the lips. No full face of makeup necessary.   Briana recently completed the prestigious New Voices Foundation Madam CJ Walker Institute Pace Bootcamp.  LipLoveLine has been featured in Essence, Byrdie, Bustle and more - and, LipLoveLine is now available online with Thirteen Lune.   The beauty of Briana's story involves the highs, the lessons and the victories - and we're here for it all!   So come join the founders table, where beauty is served.  You can sit with us!   So let's get started…     For more inspiring interviews, visit: www.ServingBeautyPod.com Join the Serving Beauty community: IG: @servingbeautypod Twitter: @servingbeauty FB: @servingbeautypod Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify Email guest recommendations: hello@servingbeautypod.com

Today's guest is Blair Armstrong, the founder of Gilded Body.  Gilded Body was created to share awareness of body skincare.  Their team gets personally involved in every step of the way, designing their featured products with a great focus on ingredients, each curated to unveil your skin's true soft to the touch glow.  Gilded serves as a reminder that good skincare doesn't stop with beautiful face washes, luxurious serums and face masks. Since its founding, Gilded Body has been selected as a 2020 Allure Best of Beauty award winner and is now also available at Thirteen Lune,  Saks Fifth Avenue and Goop. The beauty of Blair's story involves the highs, the lessons and the victories - and we're here for it all! So come join the founders table, where beauty is served.  You can sit with us! So let's get started…   For more inspiring interviews, visit: www.ServingBeautyPod.com Join the Serving Beauty community: IG: @servingbeautypod Twitter: @servingbeauty FB: @servingbeautypod Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify Email guest recommendations: hello@servingbeautypod.com

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Today we're learning from Rosie Jane Johnston, the founder of By Rosie Jane. By Rosie Jane was founded in 2010 by celebrity makeup artist Rosie Jane Johnston, an Aussie who has made her home in LA. Each fragrance, formulated by Rosie herself, is free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates and phosphates and housed in recycled and recyclable packaging. Her perfumes and body care products are refreshingly simple and ideal for daily wear using the highest quality fragrance oils. We cover her journey to building this brand into a 7 figure company stocked in the likes of Sephora and Thirteen Lune, and the campaign that's driving her customer acquisition right now. The thing that really struck me in this episode is Rosie's relentless pursuit in business and getting what she wants, to get By Rosie Jane to where it is today. She really shows us how a no now doesn't mean a no forever, and it's all about being open for when that time comes for the no to turn into a yes. That's where your courage and conviction are. If you are not doing something you truly believe in, you truly love, you're not going to stay the course. Whatever that is for you, has to be your driving force. There's something within your entrepreneurial spirit. That's just in you. It takes 10 years to reach overnight success. And in that time you need to have that persistence and true conviction in what you're doing. When we look at legacy brands, there are a few key things key they are getting really right. They have these incredible “whys”. They have a lot of struggles in the beginning. They've had to change and move with the time and have great failures and still come back, which is so important to have in the entrepreneurial world. If you love something in this episode please do consider sharing it on Instagram stories and tagging us or leaving us a review to help other ears find us. I'm so grateful for each and every one of you who does this. LINKS WE MENTION: Rosie's Instagram By Rosie Jane's Instagram Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Learn more about Dymo at Dymo.com Learn more about Athletic Greens at Athleticgreens.com Try Zapier for free today at zapier.com/STARTUP In partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses. Female Startup Club's YouTube Female Startup Club's Private Facebook Group Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com Female Startup Club + Clearco: Clear.co/partner/female-star

Today we're learning from Rosie Jane Johnston, the founder of By Rosie Jane. By Rosie Jane was founded in 2010 by celebrity makeup artist Rosie Jane Johnston, an Aussie who has made her home in LA. Each fragrance, formulated by Rosie herself, is free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates and phosphates and housed in recycled and recyclable packaging. Her perfumes and body care products are refreshingly simple and ideal for daily wear using the highest quality fragrance oils. We cover her journey to building this brand into a 7 figure company stocked in the likes of Sephora and Thirteen Lune, and the campaign that's driving her customer acquisition right now. The thing that really struck me in this episode is Rosie's relentless pursuit in business and getting what she wants, to get By Rosie Jane to where it is today. She really shows us how a no now doesn't mean a no forever, and it's all about being open for when that time comes for the no to turn into a yes. That's where your courage and conviction are. If you are not doing something you truly believe in, you truly love, you're not going to stay the course. Whatever that is for you, has to be your driving force. There's something within your entrepreneurial spirit. That's just in you. It takes 10 years to reach overnight success. And in that time you need to have that persistence and true conviction in what you're doing. When we look at legacy brands, there are a few key things key they are getting really right. They have these incredible “whys”. They have a lot of struggles in the beginning. They've had to change and move with the time and have great failures and still come back, which is so important to have in the entrepreneurial world. If you love something in this episode please do consider sharing it on Instagram stories and tagging us or leaving us a review to help other ears find us. I'm so grateful for each and every one of you who does this. LINKS WE MENTION: Rosie's Instagram By Rosie Jane's Instagram Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Learn more about Dymo at Dymo.com Learn more about Athletic Greens at Athleticgreens.com Try Zapier for free today at zapier.com/STARTUP In partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses. Female Startup Club's YouTube Female Startup Club's Private Facebook Group Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com Female Startup Club + Clearco: Clear.co/partner/female-star

Nyakio Greico is an entrepreneur with two successful businesses to her name. The first is Nyakio, a green and clean beauty brand, launched in 2002, and now carried nationwide at Target.com. And the other is Thirteen Lune, an ecommerce platform she co-founded in 2020, centered around inclusion, discovering, and elevating Black and Brown-founded brands. We talk about creating a beauty platform for all, starting a paradigm shift towards inclusion, and when it may be better for your business not to grow. You will learn about... How Nyakio came up with the idea for Nyakio Beauty and Thirteen Lune How creating a level playing field can help combat systemic racism How to be featured by Thirteen Lune Raising capital as a Black woman The importance of allyship How small brands break through the noise Sharing our failures and how we grow from them Resources: https://thirteenlune.com/ (thirteenlune.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyakio (@nyakio) and https://www.instagram.com/ThirteenLune/ (@thirteenlune) Listen: https://www.embassyrow.com/productions/beauty-vanguard (The Beauty Vanguard) https://www.timeshifter.com/ (timeshifter.com) https://www.ctzncosmetics.com/ (ctzncosmetics.com) https://thirteenlune.com/products/buttah-skin-vitamin-c-serum?_pos=1&_sid=c1ba418c6&_ss=r (Buttah Vitamin C Serum) https://thirteenlune.com/products/beautystat-universal-c-skin-refiner?variant=39586081833159 (BeautyStat Vitamin C Serum) https://thirteenlune.com/collections/ceylon (Ceylon) https://thirteenlune.com/collections/vernon-francois (Vernon François) https://thirteenlune.com/collections/bomba-curls/hair (Bomba Curls) https://thirteenlune.com/collections/shaz-kiks (Shaz & Kiks) https://thirteenlune.com/products/mary-louise-cosmetics-mississippi-mud-mask?_pos=1&_sid=082b086c3&_ss=r (Mississippi Mud Mask by Mary Louise) Connect with Kelly: https://kellyleveque.com/ (kellyleveque.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bewellbykelly/ (@bewellbykelly) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly/ (www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly) Be Well By Kelly is produced and published by http://crate.media (Crate Media).

Nyakio Greico, is a serial beauty Entrepreneur, Founder of Nyakio Beauty  and Thirteen Lune. In this episode, Nyakio and I talked about her resilient twenty-year journey in the beauty industry, and how she is not afraid of making mistakes, because pitfalls and blunders are essential for growth and can inspire creativity.For the full show notes, visit our website: https://www.blackonshelf.com/episodesStream Black on Shelf NOW on Apple Podcast, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, Stitcher, and Pandora!To connect further with Nyakio Grecio and her Brands:Visit Nyakio Beauty websites: https://www.nyakio.com/us/en Visit Thirteen Lune website:  https://thirteenlune.comFollow Nyakio Grieco on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyakio/?hl=enFollow Thirteen Lune on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirteenlune/?hl=enFollow Nyakio Beauty brand on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyakiobeauty/?hl=enFollow Nyakio Grieco on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nyakiogrieco?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorConnect with Black on Shelf:Follow BOS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackonshelf/Connect with BOS on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/black-on-shelf/Connect with Tenaj on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tenajfergusonFollow BOS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Blackonshelf/Visit the Black on Shelf website: https://www.blackonshelf.comWatch the full interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/CWJoKMPfe50

In this episode, Gauri talks to Nicole Rose, the owner and founder of Ella Dean. Nicole discusses honoring her family with her brand, the unique way she formulates her all-natural products with organic ingredients, numerous tips and tricks for young entrepreneurs, and much more! Make sure to follow Ella Dean on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/elladeanhair, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/ella-dean/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elladeanhair/, and visit their website at https://elladean.com/! Ella Dean products are also sold in Drink Mamey (website at https://www.drinkyajuice.com/ and Instagram at http://instagram.com/drinkmamey), Mid-K Beauty Supply (located at 5408 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212), Coral Story Beauty (website at https://www.coralstorybeauty.com/ and Instagram at https://instagram.com/coralstorybeauty), SymbiOp Garden Shop (website at https://gardenshop.symbiop.com/ and Instagram at https://instagram.com/symbiopgardenshop), Hair Goals By JD (website at https://www.hairgoalsbyjd.com/ and Instagram at https://instagram.com/hairgoalsby_jd), VIBY (website at https://vibyy.com and Instagram at https://instagram.com/vibyhouse), and Thirteen Lune (website at https://thirteenlune.com/ and Instagram at https://instagram.com/thirteenlune). Thirteen Lune is Ella Dean's newest retailer, and by 2023 they will roll out Nicole's brand to more than 600 JCPenney stores! And don't forget to join Nicole Rose and her mother, Kelly Johnson, on Saturday, March 26th from 1 to 2 on Zoom, where they will discuss their family's business, Dean's Beauty Salon and Barbershop, and their grandmothers, Mary Rose Dean and Gloria Ella Dean, and how they made history as entrepreneurs and how they served their community. You can RSVP and join the virtual event by going to https://multcolib.org/deans and you can check out Kelly Johnson's photography business at https://photographykellyjohnson.com/! Know any BIPOC-owned businesses in the PDX area? Drop us a voice message at anchor.fm/youthventure-team/message and maybe we'll feature them on the podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/youthventure-team/message

Today's guest is Dr. Mia Chae Reddy, founder and creative director of Dehiya Beauty, a multi-tasking botanical skin care line inspired by Moroccan time-honored beauty rituals for modern women. Since it's launch, Dehiya has not only made it's way onto the pages of Allure magazine, but it was awarded best face tool by Essence Magazine.  And you can now find Dehiya at Urban Outfitters, Thirteen Lune, Anthropologie and Bloomingdales - just to name a few. The beauty of Mia's story involves the highs, lows, the lessons and the victories - and we're here for it all! So come join the founders table, where beauty is served.  You can sit with us!  So let's get started… --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/servingbeauty/support

Nyakio Grieco is the entrepreneur behind two game-changing brands within beauty—her eponymous skincare brand Nyakio and, most recently, the platform Thirteen Lune. Founded in 2020, Thirteen Lune is a beauty retailer highlighting Black- and Brown-founded and allied brands. In addition to the beautiful online destination, you'll be able to find the brands in over 300 JCPenney stores by the end of 2022. Grieco is here to tell us all about her favorite products to add to our beauty routines. Plus, she's giving us a sneak peek at a new line she has on the horizon.We talk about a lot of good products in this episode, and you can find them all in the story linked here:https://www.whowhatwear.com/who-what-wear-podcast-nyakio-griecoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nyakio Grieco is the entrepreneur behind two game-changing brands within beauty—her eponymous skincare brand Nyakio and, most recently, the platform Thirteen Lune. Founded in 2020, Thirteen Lune is a beauty retailer highlighting Black- and Brown-founded and allied brands. In addition to the beautiful online destination, you'll be able to find the brands in over 300 JCPenney stores by the end of 2022. Grieco is here to tell us all about her favorite products to add to our beauty routines. Plus, she's giving us a sneak peek at a new line she has on the horizon.We talk about a lot of good products in this episode, and you can find them all in the story linked here:https://www.whowhatwear.com/who-what-wear-podcast-nyakio-griecoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, I'm sharing with you 5 ways to create the perfect relaxing bath. On these cold winter nights, there's nothing I want more than to slip into a sea of bubbles and bath salts. I wanted to record this podcast episode to share with you some of my favorite bubble bath products, and my bathtime practices that pick up steam over the winter months.  2:00 - #1: Bath salts! Adding bath salts means I'm able to give my muscles a bit of a break and refresh. My favorite bath salt brand is Kneipp, especially the Kneipp Goodbye Stress Rosemary and Mint Mineral Bath Salt is one of my all-time favorites for everyday use. It's an incredible blend of essential oils and helps to clear your mind and quiet overactive thoughts. 4:00 - #2: Bath bombs from Lush Cosmetics, especially Rose Jam, which is perfect for sensitive skin. It includes rose oil, rose absolute, lemon oil, geranium oil, and shea butter. My second favorite bath bomb from Lush is the Lemon Crumble bubbleroon which has an uplifting citrus-y scent and is packed with fair-trade cocoa butter, Sicilian lemon oil, and a shea butter center that conditions and softens dry skin.  7:00 - #3: The ‘Be Well' set from Thirteen Lune comes with a candle, bath/body oil, and a luxe bath salt. I use the full set to create the ultimate pampering experience through this edit of products. As part of the set, you get a Satya + Sage meditation candle infused with amber and clove. It also comes with the Senteurs du' Orient bath salts and the Elixa Bath + Body serum. The body serum leaves behind a luscious, dewy texture without feeling greasy on the skin. Thirteen Lune is an eCommerce destination designed to inspire the discovery of beauty brands created by Black and brown founders. They do a great job giving each brand a platform to engage a wider audience, and I adore the company so much. 9:40 - #4: Babo Botanicals 3-in-1 Eucalyptus Remedy bubble bath! I keep a family-size bottle of this stuff in my bathroom at all times. It does triple duty as a bubble bath, body wash, AND shampoo. Babo has a lot of fragrance-free products, which are perfect for children with sensitive skin. The eucalypics remedy helps to soothe and calm my skin. For everyday comfort, the Babo Botanicals Eucalyptus Remedy is something I can't imagine going without. 11:25 - #5: Alaffia Everyday Shea Bubble Bath! It serves ups a creamy, moisturizing bath full of bubbles. Founded in 2003, Alaffia continues to redefine hte natural products industry through its values in beauty, empowerment, and equality. The brand boasts dozens of products from body washes to cleaners, lotions for babies, calming balms, everything. In 2018, Alaffia increased access to its products by adding 2,500 stores nationwide. I like to buy my Alaffia via the Allure Store in New York City.  LINKS TO PRODUCTS AND EPISODES MENTIONED: Bri Books episode: How to Create a Relaxation Routine at Home Kneipp Goodbye Stress Rosemary and Mint Mineral Bath Salt Lush Cosmetics Rose Jam bubbleroon Lush Cosmetics Lemon Crumble bubbleroon Thirteen Lune ‘Be Well' Set Babo Botanicals 3-in-1 Eucalyptus Remedy bubble bath Alaffia Everyday Shea Bubble Bath  The Allure Store in New York City 

It's an honor to have Nyakio Grieco on the podcast today! The beauty veteran joins us to talk about her former life as an agent, how her Kenyan roots inspired her to launch Nyakio Beauty, and her commitment to helping Black and Brown-owned beauty businesses create generational wealth at Thirteen Lune. Find all of the products Nyakio mentioned in today's episode.GlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcastInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Abundance is living in your greatest place of peace and joy,” says nyakio and Thirteen Lune founder, Nyakio Grieco. How does she get there? By fulfilling her purpose in the “right now moments.” Grounded in her faith, we kick off exploring how Nyakio's mother taught her to pray boldly, call upon her ancestors, and the belief that gives her hope during trying times. Nyakio continues to reinvent herself as a beauty industry veteran. She shares where she derives her strength, the courage to say ‘No' when the path isn't right, and the importance of knowing your worth. For Nyakio, a beautiful life is one of embodied fullness. We explore the depth of soul connections, dancing in the corners of the world with friends, and why “the greatest gift is to love yourself the most.” 

How do you launch a beauty brand and get the biggest celebrities and A-listers on the planet to endorse you without having to shell out the big $$$ (or any $$$)? How do you win investors with no beauty-brand experience? How do you get on the shelves of conglomerates like Target in one of the most hyper competitive industries? Nyakio Grieco not only founded and sold the award winning skincare brand, Nyakio Beauty, with all but no resources and experiences, but she hustled her way to the top and is now leading a movement to give influence and expertise to other founders. This is the story of true influence and how to leverage it to build an empire and a movement for the greater good of the world. For more information: •Nyakio Beauty: https://www.nyakio.com/us/en •Thirteen Lune: https://thirteenlune.com/ •Amanda Russell: https://amandarussell.co •Neal Schaffer: https://nealschaffer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Clean beauty wasn't a thing for me. Clean beauty is all I knew.”- Nyakio GriecoBack in 2002, before clean beauty was cool and before Black-owned beauty was considered a mainstream selling point, Nyakio Grecio set out to bring her Kenyan grandmother's coffee scrub to the masses. Growing her eponymous brand Nyakio was of course no easy feat, but after experiencing the racial tension of last summer, she knew that her work could not stop there. Now, Nyakio has launched Thirteen Lune, a new one-stop shop for beauty primarily owned by Black founders and other founders of color. Tune in to hear her journey to launching these brands, learning to prioritize self-care, and so much more. Enjoy! Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Nyakio (Maracuja & Yangu Rescue Oil, Baobab Daily Defense Cream), HoliFrog, Skot Beaute Hydrating Mist, Pholk, Bossy Cosmetics Lipstick, Ami Colé, Dehiya Beauty, Bomba Curls Forbidden Hair Mask, Venon François, Charlotte Mensah, The Established Body Oil, Leland Francis Lip & Eye Balm, Harlem Candle Company 22K Gold Candle, Marie Hunter Leather & Suede Candle, Formation Workout, The Art of Circling, Conversations with Friends,

This week we're chatting with our dear friend, Nyakio Grieco, the founder of the namesake beauty line, Nyakio Beauty, and most recently, Thirteen Lune, an e-commerce platform dedicated to the discovery of Black and Brown-founded brands. We talk about formulating for melanin-rich skin and changing the narrative in beauty. Nyakio shares how she turned her pain into purpose, and we bond over the power of girlfriends. Tune in to learn about at-home chemical peels, the key to combating oily skin, and the importance of honoring the traditions behind ingredients.  You can find Nyakio at @nyakio or @nyakiobeauty, and at www.thirteenlune.com For products mentioned in this episode, head to https://www.mollysims.com/blog/category/lipstick-on-the-rim/   Produced by Dear Media. 

Nyakio Grieco is the founder of Nyakio™, a collection of award-winning premium skincare products inspired by beauty secrets she discovered through her family, friends, and world travels. Nyakio is a first-generation American of Kenyan descent. She grew up in Norman, where her father was the Professor of African Studies at the University of Oklahoma – her alma mater. Upon graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Business Marketing, Nyakio moved to Los Angeles to work in the entertainment industry. She held positions at Creative Artists Agency, Elephant Walk, and 3 Arts Entertainment. Nyakio, however, was passionate from a young age about beauty. Her interest in beauty, coupled with a yearning to be an entrepreneur, prompted Nyakio to thoroughly research the cosmetics industry, leading her to the realization that while many cultures were represented, the sophistication of Africa was missing. She decided to not only fill the void in the market but also honor her heritage by bottling Africa's timeless beauty traditions, as well as traditions from across Asia, Europe, and India. Nyakio partnered with Sundial Brands, a subsidiary of Unilever, to develop her skincare line and bring global beauty secrets of natural ageless beauty to the U.S. market. She curated her family's recipes and translated cultural traditions from 13 countries, incorporating them into nakio™, which is handmade with ethically and sustainably sourced natural ingredients from around the world, that have been used for generations for their hydrating, revitalizing, soothing, and anti-aging benefits. Nyakio's authentic story and one-of-kind natural skincare products are must-haves for Hollywood's elite. In 2020, Nyakio realized that beauty brands founded by black and brown founders were underrepresented, so she founded Thirteen Lune. An online beauty marketplace that highlights black and brown-founded beauty brands that resonate with all skin colors. Nyakio lives in Los Angeles with her husband, renowned sculptor David Grieco, daughter Lulu, son Rocco, and dog Summer.    @nyakio @nyakiobeauty  @thirteenlune