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True Beauty Ventures - The Sector Specialists With An Unfair Advantage In Beauty ft. Rich Gersten & Cristina Nuñez
Beauty veterans with a combined 45 years of beauty-focused investment experience, Cristina Nuñez and Rich Gersten are co-founders of the venture capital firm, True Beauty Ventures.
They invest in beauty, wellness and personal care businesses, upon the premise that true experience and true expertise matter. Focusing on growth capital investments exclusively in the beauty and wellness space, their story is one you cannot miss!
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Akash Mehta: @mehta_a
Fable & Mane: @fableandmane
Rich Gersten: @richg_tbv
Cristina Nuñez: @cristina_m_nunez
True Beauty Ventures: @truebeautyventures
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Peacefull - The UAE’s Cult-Favorite Content Creator And Self-Love Advocate | Salama Mohamed
49:18|Salama Mohamed is one of the UAE’s most inspiring content creators with 14+ million followers across her social media channels, and the founder of the skincare brand, Peacefull. An advocate for nurturing young entrepreneurs, Salama also works with youths on awareness campaigns for skin conditions.As a longtime supporter of the UNHCR, she has also dedicated Peacefull’s corporate social responsibility initiatives to supporting refugees in the Middle East and North Africa. Tune into this episode to discover how Salama has harnessed Korean skincare technology and built a brand centered on self-love.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 & Salama: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Salama Mohamed: @salamamohamed Peacefull: @peacefull www.peacefull.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty, TikTok @foundedbeauty, LinkedIn Founded Beauty and YouTube @foundedbeautyFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeautyMane - The Celebrity Hair Maven Behind The Industry's New Favorite Styling Tools ft. Jen Atkin
44:06|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 #foundedbeautyAugust - The Multifaceted Entrepreneur Breaking The Period Stigma ft. Nadya Okamoto
29:10|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 #foundedbeautyBriogeo - From Haircare Brand To A Nine-Figure Empire In Under A Decade ft. Nancy Twine
47:25|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 #foundedbeautyLashify - The World's First DIY Underlash System ft. Sahara Lotti
01:01:27|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 #foundedbeautyMUTHA - From Formulating In Her Kitchen To Owning A Multimillion Dollar Brand ft. Hope Dworacyzk Smith
41:12|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 #foundedbeautyMaude - The Latina Founder Challenging The Blank Space In The Discussion On Sexual Wellness ft. Éva Goicochea
32:12|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 #foundedbeautyEscentric Molecules - The Cult-Favorite Molecular Perfume Celebrating The Art Of Chemistry ft. Geza Schön & Paul White
43:44|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_moleculeswww.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 #foundedbeautyMoroccanoil - The Life-Changing Disaster That Led To The Discovery Of A Groundbreaking Beauty Treatment ft. Carmen Tal
50:59|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