Founded Beauty

Celebrated hairstylist, author and hair guru to millions of beauty lovers everywhere, Jen Atkin is the founder of two incredible hair brands, OUAI and Mane, and the digital magazine, Mane Addicts. She’s worked with the Kardashians and the Hadids, established OUAI as a haircare favorite and united stylists across the industry with her Mane Addicts community. Tune in to our episode with Jen to learn how she launched her hair tool brand, Mane, how she continues to push the boundaries of haircare and why she believes in the power of the consumer more than ever. 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 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 & Jen: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Jen Atkin: @jenatkinhair Mane: @mane_____ www.heymane.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty, TikTok @foundedbeauty, LinkedIn Founded Beauty and YouTube @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nadya Okamoto is a multifaceted entrepreneur, author, and activist. At 16 years old, Nadya founded PERIOD, a non-profit tackling menstrual needs which led her to realize the pressing need for more sustainable period care. Enter August, a gender-inclusive, sustainable and ultra-comfy period care brand which crossed the $1 million sales threshold in its first year of business. Nadya's debut book, "Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement", explores the intersectionality of periods in socioeconomic, racial, and gender contexts. Her impact has secured her positions on Forbes 30 Under 30, Bloomberg's "50 Ones to Watch," and People Magazine's Women Changing the World. Join us as we delve into Nadya's journey, activism, and the power of Gen Z communities. 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 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 & Nadya: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Nadya Okamoto: @nadyaokamoto August: @itsaugust www.itsaugust.co Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty, TikTok @foundedbeauty, LinkedIn Founded Beauty and YouTube @foundedbeauty For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nancy Twine is an industry advisor, investor, podcast host and the founder and CEO of Briogeo, a brand focusing on eco-ethical and natural hair care products. Establishing itself as one of the first prestige hair care lines to focus on all hair textures and types, Briogeo has since become a multi-award winning brand. Nancy recently established the Dream Makers Founder Grant - a $1 Million grant to support female entrepreneurs, particularly Black and BIPOC founders and has launched her podcast, Makers Mindset. Tune into this episode to learn all about her journey from working in finance to building a global haircare brand and her focus empowering the next generation. 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 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 & Nancy: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Nancy Twine: @nancytwine www.nancytwine.com Briogeo: @briogeo www.briogeo.com Podcast: @makersmindsetpodcast Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty, TikTok @foundedbeauty, LinkedIn Founded Beauty and YouTube @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sahara Lotti is the founder and CEO of Lashify, the DIY lash extension system that has revolutionized the faux lash market. Creating a new method of bonding and sealing lashes, Lashify holds over 600+ patents worldwide, with Sahara having designed, produced and trademarked every component herself. Previously a screenwriter and actress, Sahara’s journey from film to lashes has come full circle with Lashify now being a staple product for celebrity red carpet makeup, worn by the likes of Renee Zellweger, Janelle Monae, Reese Witherspoon, and Nicole Kidman. This is without a doubt, a brand at the forefront of innovation in the industry. 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 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 & Sahara: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Sahara Lotti: @saharalotti Lashify: @lashify www.lashify.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty, TikTok @foundedbeauty, LinkedIn Founded Beauty and YouTube @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hope Dworacyzk Smith is a philanthropist, author, licensed esthetician, former model, and founder and CEO of MUTHA. Conceptualized and formulated in the kitchen while Hope was pregnant with her first child, MUTHA is committed to nurturing and nourishing our bodies, like a mother would. Hope has also been noted for her humanitarian efforts with organizations that help the most vulnerable, including Together We Rise and the International Medical Corps. Tune into this inspiring episode to hear about her entrepreneurial journey and beyond! 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 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 & Hope: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Hope Dworacyzk Smith: @hopesmith MUTHA: @mutha https://mutha.com/ Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty, TikTok @foundedbeauty, LinkedIn Founded Beauty and YouTube @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Éva Goicochea is the founder, CEO and creative director of the sexual wellness brand, Maude. Built upon a personal passion for healthcare, Maude has established a new standard in sexual health and education in the beauty industry and beyond. Tune in to learn how Maude became the first sexual wellness brand to be carried in Sephora stores and how Éva built her way to becoming one of the most successful Latina beauty founders. 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 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 & Éva: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Éva Goicochea: @evagoicochea Maude: @getmaude www.getmaude.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty, TikTok @foundedbeauty, LinkedIn Founded Beauty and YouTube @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geza Schön and Paul White are the masterminds behind the ‘anti-fragrance’ fragrance brand, Escentric Molecules. The brand founder Geza is a perfumer, while Paul is the Creative Director and design guru, and together they developed the brand’s radical vision and scent library. Debuting in 2006, Escentric Molecules introduced Iso E Super to the world - an aroma-molecule that does not actually exist in nature and was created in a laboratory. The first fragrance ‘Molecule 01’, became an instant cult-favourite and followed by the collection of fragrance pairs with its complementary line, Escentric. Not only did each pair disrupt the world of fragrance, its imagery also marked a shift in the category. Tune in to discover this story of chemistry, science, technology and art. 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 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 and Escentric Molecules: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Escentric Molecules: @escentric_molecules www.escentric.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty, TikTok @foundedbeauty, LinkedIn Founded Beauty and YouTube @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carmen Tal is the co-founder of Moroccanoil, the hair and body line brand best known for its argan oil formulations and signature amber-tinted bottles. Feeling empowered by the perfumery and instant effects of argan oil, Carmen saw the opportunity to bring just that to the rest of the world. Stay tuned for more on how Carmen crafted the iconic Moroccanoil treatment into an internationally recognised brand celebrating its 15th birthday! 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 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 & Moroccanoil: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Moroccanoil: @moroccanoil www.moroccanoil.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.

Lucy Goff is the founder behind the cult-favourite wellness brand LYMA. Using groundbreaking new technology, LYMA has truly redefined the wellness category. Lucy launched the brand in 2018, following her battle with septicemia and the lack of results from prescription supplements. She discovered that most supplements sold offer no proven health benefits and set out to create a solution that was evidence-based and scientifically proven to work. LYMA has been described as ‘miracle pills’ by Vogue and a ‘massive scientific breakthrough’ by the Telegraph. Tune in to discover more on her story and entrepreneurial experience so far. 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 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 & Lucy: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Lucy Goff: @lucygoffy LYMA: @lymalife www.lyma.life.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty, TikTok @foundedbeauty, LinkedIn Founded Beauty and YouTube @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny and Pauline Paterson are the husband-and-wife power couple behind the British beauty and skincare brand, Dr.PAWPAW. Best known for its multipurpose products that nourish the skin, hair and body, DR.PAWPAW is packed full of skin-healing superfoods including their new Papayaluronic™ ingredient and the pawpaw fruit that began it all. Tune in for more! 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 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, Johnny & Pauline: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Johnny Paterson: @johnny_paterson_ Pauline Paterson: @mrsdrpawpaw Dr.PAWPAW: @dr.pawpaw www.drpawpaw.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.

Maeva Heim is the founder and CEO of Bread, the haircare brand filling the blank space for predominantly textured hair in the beauty industry. Launching in 2020 with a curated line of products, Maeva set out to champion diversity in the category following her own natural hair journey and struggle to find brands that felt relatable. BREAD was one of the first Australian brands selected for the Sephora Accelerate programme and launched into Sephora as a new black-owned brand leading the conversation on textured hair. 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 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, Maeva and BREAD: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Maeva Heim: @maeva_helene BREAD: @bread www.breadbeautysupply.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.

Madhu Punjabi and Nisha Phatak are the co-founders of Lion Pose, a clinical skincare line focused on treating skin conditions from hyperpigmentation to melasma. Having both worked at an infant formula company, Madhu and Nisha were shocked to learn the same rigorous clinical standards didn’t apply in the beauty industry. Enter Lion Pose: a brand developed with Harvard-educated dermatologists, on a mission to establish new standards in the industry. 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 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, Madhu & Nisha: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Madhu Punjabi: @madspunjabi Nisha Phatak: @nisha.phatak Lion Pose: @lionpose www.lionpose.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.

Kory Marchisotto is the Chief Marketing Officer of e.l.f. Beauty and President of Keys Soulcare, joining after more than 20 years of experience in the prestige beauty sector. From producing e.l.f.’s viral Super Bowl commercial with Jennifer Coolidge to joining forces with Alicia Keys on her groundbreaking lifestyle brand, Kory is a truly disruptive force in marketing and her journey is a must-hear! 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 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, e.l.f. & Keys: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com e.l.f. Cosmetics: @elfcosmetics Keys Soulcare: @keyssoulcare www.elfcosmetics.com www.keyssoulcare.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.

Jenni Kayne is the founder of the apothecary skincare range, Oak Essentials and her namesake lifestyle brand that has become synonymous with modern, mindful living. With five California-based stores showcasing Jenni’s signature Californian aesthetic, Oak Essentials captures that same ethos. Join us in conversation for more on Jenni’s clean beauty journey, her lifestyle blog Rip & Tan, and all things wellness. 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 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 & Jenni: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Jenni Kayne: @jennikayne Oak Essentials: @oakessentials www.jennikayne.com www.oakessentials.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.

Mike Einziger, lead guitarist of the rock band Incubus, and Ann Marie Simpson Einziger, celebrated violinist and composer, are co-founders of Mother Science. Launching Mother Science in May 2023, Mike and Ann Marie have discovered a groundbreaking new molecule that has never before been used in skincare. Tune in to hear more about their incredible careers as musicians and how they came to join the beauty industry. 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 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, Mike & Ann Marie: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Mike Einziger: @michaeleinziger Ann Marie Simpson Einziger: @annmariesimpsoneinziger Mother Science: @motherscience www.motherscience.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.

Alex Brownsell is one of the industry’s most notable hairstylists, known for her signature technicolor dye and for leading the dip-dye revolution with her cult favorite hair salons and at-home hair dye brand, Bleach London. From styling for British Vogue, Gucci and Celine in her 20s to having her brand stocked all across the UK and US, Alex’s story is a must-hear! 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 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 & Alex: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Alex Brownsell: @alexbrownsell Bleach London: @bleachlondon www.bleachlondon.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.

Sasha Plavsic is the founder of ILIA, the global beauty brand combining makeup and skincare with a mission to protect and enhance the skin. Soon celebrating its 13th anniversary, Sasha has challenged the status quo from the very beginning with her belief in clean beauty. Although now a common term in the industry, ILIA is at the top of the game with some of the best-in-class makeup formulations that are ultimately, skincare. 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 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 & Sasha: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Sasha Plavsic: @sashaplavsic ILIA Beauty: @iliabeauty www.iliabeauty.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.

Beauty mogul Trish McEvoy is one of the industry’s original innovators, launching her brand in 1975 with 6 hand-cut makeup brushes. Trish has worked with everyone from Angelina Jolie to Dame Judi Dench and also co-founded one of the first-ever medispas with her husband, a leading dermatologist. With a 50-year legacy, Trish’s story is an incredible founder journey that I cannot wait to take you along. 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 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 & Trish: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Trish McEvoy: @trishmcevoy www.trishmcevoy.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.

Peter Thomas Roth is the CEO, founder and lead formulator of Peter Thomas Roth Clinical Skin Care and his son, Ryan, is Influencer and Brand Partnerships Manager. Inspired by the healing muds and minerals used in his family’s spa resorts since the 1800s, Peter launched his brand in 1993 and continues to lead all research and development. Today, the brand celebrates its 30-year anniversary, renowned for its formula-driven approach and remaining a bestselling brand at Sephora. 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 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, Peter & Ryan: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Peter Thomas Roth: @peterthomasroth Ryan Roth: @ryanthomasroth Peter Thomas Roth Official: @peterthomasrothofficial www.peterthomasroth.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.

Nikki DeRoest and Cerre Francis are the co-founders of Ciele Cosmetics, the game-changing line that debuted in August 2022 with SPF-driven makeup, certified ‘Clean at Sephora’. With 18 years in the industry as a makeup artist, Nikki has worked with A-listers including Bella Hadid and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, while Cerre is a beauty executive, developing some of the industry’s biggest makeup brands. Tune in for more on how they met, their motivation to launch an acne-safe brand and what’s next! 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 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, Nikki & Cerre: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Nikki DeRoest: @nikkideroest Cerre Francis: @cerref Ciele Cosmetics: @cielecosmetics www.cielecosmetics.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.