Karissa Bodnar, 33 years old, founded the company after her best friend Kristy died of cancer while they were in college, and she was determined to build a company with products that anyone immune-compromised could use safely. She started out as a make-up artist, shipping products from her 1-bedroom Queens apartment, and has grown it into one of - if not - t ... Show More
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The Death Episode: What to Say When There's Nothing to Say with Brad Wolfe
We did an episode about death. Stay with us, you're going to leave this one knowing exactly what to text a friend who's going through it, which is more than most of us have ever known. Brad Wolfe runs Reimagine, the largest end-of-life gatherings in the country, a quarter of a mi ... Show More
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ALLEGEDLY WASSA HAPPENING: Alix vs Alex, Wendy the dog and Polymarket
Keltie is off-Broadway (kind of), Taylor and Travis have a dog named Wendy, and Nikki Glazer told the greatest wedding story of all time — involving a stolen cake topper and a Tom Cruise intervention. We also get into the Not Skinny But Not Fat Polymarket ad and where the line is ... Show More
32m 7s
Sep 8
WHATS IN THE BOX: Hot Barf, Viral Beef & Husband Icks
Becca gives a full report on the mystery viral illness that took down the entire family, the boy who cried sinus, and Ford's first-ever projectile vomit (directly onto her, at close range). Jac accidentally went viral for a throwaway comment about a celebrity photo feud, and the ... Show More
56m 58s
May 2023
From Dirt Roads to CEO | A Conversation With Karissa Bodnar Of Thrive Causemetics
<p>In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, Gary is joined by Karissa Bodnar, CEO of Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand that offers high-quality, cruelty-free cosmetics while supporting and empowering women. They discuss the role their upbringings played in shaping their ... Show More
31m 57s
Dec 2020
A Cooler Full of Curry with Amy Doan
The ageless Amy “Shrinkle” Doan, founder of Sugarpill cosmetics, reminisces about starting an indie makeup line, blending business and passion, and unfortunate burrito incidents. With their cruelty-free line celebrating its 10 year anniversary, Amy reveals the struggles of being ... Show More
44m 17s
Jun 2023
Kim Chi of KimChi Chic Beauty: ‘I want this to be a staple in a lot of people's lives’
When Kim Chi made the finals on season 8 of "RuPaul’s Drag Race" back in 2016, fans were captivated by her stunning makeup artistry. Not long after, she became the CEO and founder of her own makeup brand, KimChi Chic Beauty. Launched in 2019 under Bespoke Beauty Brands, the incub ... Show More
42m 24s
Oct 2021
How Nudestix Cultivates an Engaged Community with co-founder Taylor Frankel
Taylor Frankel is the co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Nudestix, an easy-to-use makeup brand. Taylor shares her experience launching a brand at age 16, her specific responsibilities as co-founder, and her strategies to nurture an engaged community through creative content.
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42m 59s