Nathalie Gerschtein’s career at L’Oréal started before she even graduated college.
“One of the reasons I joined L'Oréal, [which I met] on campus [in college], was because it would give me the opportunity to work internationally, and I knew I really wanted to discover different cultures, different go-to-market strategies,” she told Glossy. “Then when I start ... Show More
Nov 6
Bansk Beauty’s Reuben Carranza on building a distinct brand that lasts
Reuben Carranza knows a good brand when he sees it. Bansk Beauty, where he serves as executive chairman, made headlines in September after acquiring the buzzy, clinical skin-care brand Byoma. It’s part of the late-stage private investment firm’s growing beauty roster, which inclu ... Show More
40m 20s
Jul 2024
Vennette Ho on the Future of Beauty M&A
<p>2024 has the potential to be a dynamic year for dealmaking in beauty, as brands including Makeup by Mario, Kosas, Merit and even Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty begin exploring their strategic options. But strategic buyers and private equity firms are also adopting more selective a ... Show More
16m 16s
Sep 15
Rodan + Fields: Leading the #1 Female Dermatologist-Founded Skincare Brand With Anncy Rowe
Since joining Rodan + Fields, Anncy Rowe, Chief Commercial Officer, has transformed how the brand connects with consumers, leading marketing, sales, digital, and ecommerce with a fresh, strategic vision. With over a decade of experience at Maybelline and Lancôme, she brings unmat ... Show More
51m 16s
Oct 13
Setting The New Standard in Skincare With Alisa Metzger, Co-Founder iNNBEAUTY Project
Before launching iNNBEAUTY Project, Alisa Metzger spent over a decade inside some of the world’s biggest beauty companies—L’Oréal, Procter & Gamble, and Coty—learning exactly how the industry worked from the inside out. But after years of seeing the same patterns repeat—sky-high ... Show More
51m 40s
Nov 2024
Sabrina Elba on Empowering Beauty and Confidence, Building Her Brand and Embracing Self-Love
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Sabrina Elba, Canadian-born and London-based entrepreneur, who shares her path from aspiring lawyer to founder of S’ABLE LABS. Sabrina opens up about how her background in the service industry and her passion for connecting w ... Show More
37m 16s
Apr 2025
#337: Stop Overthinking, Start Doing: How This Founder Left Her 9–5 & Launched a Viral Wellness Brand with Katie Wilson, co-founder of BelliWelli
Katie Wilson is the co-founder of BelliWelli, a wellness brand transforming the digestive health space with delicious bars and easy-to-take fiber supplements.
Katie didn’t set out to start a wellness brand—especially not from her kitchen. But after years of struggling with gut i ... Show More
51m 48s
Apr 2025
#338: Leaving Corporate, Finding Herself: How This Founder Turned Burnout Into a Business & a Whole New Life - Justine Tiu, Co-Founder of The Woobles
Justine Tiu is the co-founder of The Woobles, a company that makes beginner-friendly crochet kits designed to help anyone confidently create their first plush.
Before launching The Woobles in 2020, Justine was thriving at Google, where she rose from UX designer to one of the youn ... Show More
51m 8s
Jan 2025
25 Years of Rodial: Revolutionizing Skincare and Complexion Innovation with Founder Maria Hatzistefanis
Rodial is a luxury beauty brand founded by Maria Hatzistefanis in 1999, a London-based entrepreneur and bestselling author. Driven by a vision to create targeted, results-driven products, she identified a gap in the market for skincare solutions that deliver both instant and long ... Show More
51m 33s