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

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 @foundedbeautyFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty

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: @nancytwinewww.nancytwine.com Briogeo: @briogeowww.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

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: @saharalottiLashify: @lashifywww.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

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: @hopesmithMUTHA: @muthahttps://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

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