Mona Kattan has been obsessed with fragrance her whole life. So after building Huda Beauty with her sister, Huda, following its launch in 2013, she decided to build her own brand, Kayali, starting in 2018. Now, Huda Beauty, Kayali and Wishful (which makes skin care) form the Kattan sisters' beauty empire.
Kattan's passion for scent is evident when she speaks ... Show More
Apr 9
What's going on at Glossier?
As the beauty industry moves past the direct-to-consumer boom of the 2010s, some of its most influential brands are being forced to redefine what success looks like. One of the most closely watched is Glossier, which recently appointed a new CEO, Colin Walsh, who joined from Ouai ... Show More
29m 49s
Apr 2
Why AI-powered wellness chatbots will be 'table stakes' for supplement brands, with Thorne CSO Dr. Nathan Price
As beauty and wellness industry insiders are well aware, the supplement space has exploded in size and scope over the past decade. Stiff competition has driven new ways for brands, retailers and adjacent tech companies to stand out, from third-party certification to award program ... Show More
51m 57s
Mar 2023
Changing the world of perfumery with Jessica Tate and Jade McAndrew of Lore Perfumery
<p>Lore Perfumery is a beautiful and inclusive perfume brand that aims to make the perfume shopping experience fun and engaging for everyone. In this episode, Fiona interviews Jess and Jade, founders of Lore Perfumery. They share their journey from coworkers to business partners, ... Show More
57m 34s
Aug 2017
Making Scents: The story of perfume
Throughout history, fragrance has been used to scent both the body and our surroundings. With just one drop, perfume has the potential to stir memories, awaken the senses and even influence how we feel about ourselves. But what’s the story behind this liquid luxury in a bottle, n ... Show More
39m 52s
Aug 2022
Making scents: The story of perfume
Throughout history, fragrance has been used to scent both the body and our surroundings. With just one drop, perfume has the potential to stir memories, awaken the senses and even influence how we feel about ourselves. But what’s the story behind this liquid luxury in a bottle, n ... Show More
39m 33s
Aug 2022
Jo Loves: Jo Malone CBE (2020)
<p>As a girl in 1970s London, Jo Malone learned how to make face creams by going to work with her mom at a private skin care clinic. By the time she was in her 20's, Jo was running her own skin care and cosmetics business, which eventually grew to include bath oils, scented candl ... Show More
1h 16m
Feb 2024
New York Fashion Week Edition: Badgley Mischka’s James Mischka - Getting our collection in front of influencers is ‘the most important thing’
Mark Badgley and James Mischka launched their eveningwear-focused fashion brand, Badgley Mischka, 35 years ago. In the years since, the company has expanded to various product categories, largely through licenses. Most recently, it entered the prestige fragrance space through a p ... Show More
31m 46s
Jan 2021
How the co-CEOs of Glow Recipe found creativity (and heritage) in skincare
Since launching their first line of products in 2017, Sarah Lee and Christine Chang’s skincare brand Glow Recipe has been a driving force in the Korean beauty wave, particularly in the US—and it’s not hard to see why. From their colorful packaging to alluring scents, Glow Recipe’ ... Show More
32m 12s