Most people hear "Estée Lauder" and think of cosmetics—lipstick, perfume, face cream. But the real story isn’t just about makeup—it’s about a woman being an unstoppable force.
Estée Lauder didn’t just build a beauty brand; she rewrote the rules of an industry. She turned rejection into fuel, defied industry gatekeepers, and transformed a homemade face crea ... Show More
Oct 7
Hetty Green: The Witch of Wall Street [Outliers]
Hetty Green was the richest woman you've never heard of. In the late 1800s, she built a fortune worth billions today in a world designed to stop her. Women couldn't vote, couldn't own property in most states, and were banned from the New York Stock Exchange floor entirely. She wa ... Show More
46m 53s
Sep 30
Barry Diller: Building IAC
My guest this week is Barry Diller, one of America's most successful businessmen. At 83, he chose to publish a deeply personal book and open up about his successes and failures. With surprising candor he details the rules he's lived by: trust first, confront directly, and make th ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2021
002: From Two Failed Dropshipping Businesses to Ecommerce SUCCESS | ACV Keto Gummies Founder Maurah Ruiz
Pageant queen, professional model, and international entrepreneur Maurah Ruiz sits down to speak with Foundr about her journey to launching Acv Gummi. Working as a model, Ruiz knew the struggle of maintaining a healthy diet and a strong immune system. Unable to stand the taste of ... Show More
36m 11s
May 2025
549: Anesthesiologist and Reality TV Star on How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Connection
Dr. Tiffany Moon isn’t just breaking stereotypes — she’s rewriting the script. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Moon — board-certified anesthesiologist, founder of Aromasthesia, and former cast member of Bravo’s Real Housewives — opens up about what it really takes to balance ambitio ... Show More
52m 49s
Mar 2025
What Happened to Pat McGrath Labs?
Pat McGrath is widely regarded as one of the most influential makeup artists of all time. Known simply as “Mother” to some in the industry, she’s been behind some of the most memorable runway beauty moments for decades. In 2015, she launched her namesake brand, Pat McGrath Labs, ... Show More
29m 21s
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
Jun 2025
Why Your Uniqueness Is The Key To Your Success With Made by Mitchell (+ His Million Dollar TikTok Shop Playbook)
SPONSORUse my code LOOPXGRACE for 20% off: https://bit.ly/43i5CLx +THIS EPISODEStarting out as a self-taught makeup artist sharing his looks from his bedroom in Manchester, Mitchell Halliday has grown into one of the most exciting names in beauty today, all before the age of 25.N ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 1
Can Gen-Z Beauty Brands Grow Up?
Brands like Bubble, Starface and Byoma rode TikTok-native aesthetics to win Gen-Z hearts and Sephora shelf space with plush mascots, playful stickers and sensorial jelly textures. Founders close in age to their audience moved fast, crowd-sourced ideas and mastered algorithms. Now ... Show More
23m 5s
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
Sep 2024
Ep.105 What It Takes To Be The Best In Your Industry with Jen Atkin
Dream guest klaxon!! This week on Working Hard, Hardly Working, I’m speaking to the incredible Jen Atkin, the founder of OUAI and one of the world’s most influential hairstylists. She started out as a young stylist who moved to LA with $300 dollars in her pocket, and has since tr ... Show More
1 h