While working long hours as a Wall Street analyst, Melissa Butler started making lipstick in her kitchen as a hobby. But it soon turned into an obsession, costing thousands of dollars. She was frustrated by the lack of diversity in the cosmetics industry, and as a Black woman, wanted to create lipstick colors that complimented her complexion and style. So in ... Show More
Sep 2020
A Lawsuit of Jenner Proportions, MObama Gets Into the Lipstick Game, Plus: Can You Guess The Biggest Beauty Trends of 2020 (According to Pinterest)?
<p>We’ve got a jam-packed episode full of beauty news and launches and another round of Data Girl! On today’s episode, we discuss reports that Kylie Cosmetics’ parent company Coty Inc. is being sued for “inflating” the brand’s value after acquiring it last year. Yikes! In more up ... Show More
51m 1s
Jun 2022
The Power of Self-Esteem: Melissa Butler of The Lip Bar & Thread Beauty
Makeup isn’t just about accentuating your cheekbones or plumping up your lip color. For Melissa Butler, former Wall Street worker-turned-beauty-entrepreneur, makeup is more about confidence than anything else. Even so, it took time to build the self-esteem and inner belief that h ... Show More
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Apr 2023
Bobbi Brown: Jones Road Founder, Makeup Artist, and Serial Entrepreneur
<p>Makeup artist, beauty titan, and entrepreneur Bobbi Brown is a multihyphenate of the highest order. After beginning her career as a makeup artist who became known for a natural aesthetic that stood out against the highly graphic makeup of the time, Bobbi changed the beauty lan ... Show More
52m 19s
Feb 2021
Estée Lauder vs L'Oréal | Telephone, Telegraph, Tell-A-Woman | 1
<p>It’s 1946, and after years of building a cult following thanks to free samples and loyal customers, Estée Lauder finally has an opportunity to join the big leagues. She can now sell her high-quality makeup products in department stores in New York City. Unphased by competitors ... Show More
27m 27s
Feb 2021
Estée Lauder vs L'Oréal | Buying Spree | 5
<p>It’s 1991, and after the financial crash of 1987, Estée Lauder is looking for a new way to continue expanding without sinking millions of dollars and several years into developing a new brand. The answer lies in acquisitions, and they set their sights on two young, hip, buzzwo ... Show More
25m 18s
Sep 2023
#231 - Violette Serrat, Makeup Artist et CEO de Violette_FR - "Oser rêver grand"
<p>Aujourd’hui j’ai le plaisir de recevoir sur le podcast, Violette Serrat alias Violette FR, fondatrice de la marque éponyme et directrice de création de la gamme maquillage chez Guerlain. </p><p><br></p><p>Violette est une jeune femme que je suis depuis des années sur Inst ... Show More
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