The Skintellectual Podcast: Recent Episodes
Nicole Simpson
Are you ready to take a plunge into the fascinating world of beauty and skincare? Buckle up as we share an enthralling conversation with none other than Ginger King, the Beauty Shark herself. Having been a cosmetic chemist for over three decades in the industry, she's got some invaluable insights that you wouldn't want to miss. Ginger's journey from a retail counter to creating her own beauty brand is nothing short of inspiring, underscoring the importance of a consumer-centric approach and robust brand DNA.
Navigating the complexities of brand development and formula ownership, Ginger reveals the different pathways to launching a successful beauty brand. But it's not been all rosy; she faced numerous challenges as a woman in the STEM field and the beauty industry. Ginger also dishes out her secrets to formulating unique, industry-leading products, adding to the allure of this conversation. And of course, we tackle the latest trends in the beauty industry, so you can stay ahead of the curve.
And if you're looking to optimize your product development and manufacturing budgets, you're in for a treat! We cover everything from private labels versus custom formulations to the best way to utilize a limited budget for market entry. With the recent trend of private equity firms acquiring beauty manufacturing plants, we discuss its implications for the industry and what it means for you. Ginger's practical advice on starting a beauty brand is a must-have for any aspiring beauty entrepreneur. So, tune in and let Ginger's story inspire you to get started on your beauty journey!
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IG:@thebeautysharkginger Website:https://linktr.ee/thebeautysharkginger
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Janine Stella
info@stellamix.com
A breathtaking journey to prosperity awaits you in our latest podcast episode. We're joined by the inspiring Amanda Delaney, who opens up about her transformative journey from a struggling single mom to managing three children and a thriving business. Amanda's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a masterclass in personal and business finance management.
Her battle with poverty took a toll on Amanda's mental and physical health, but she managed to triumph over adversity through practical methods and strategic planning. We delve into her strategies to maintain a healthy balance between personal and business finances—insights such as assessing your business expenses over the last 90 days, setting reminders for upcoming bills, and implementing the Profit First method. She generously shares her journey of overcoming a six-figure debt and gives us a glimpse into her reward system for hard work, emphasizing the power of celebrating small wins.
This episode also covers the significance of mentorship for accountability and support in managing finances and making business decisions. Amanda shares how she used her acquired knowledge and tools to realize a dream of exploring Bora Bora debt-free. Her journey from financial struggle to freedom offers a wealth of knowledge and practical tips that you can apply to your own financial journey. Listen in for an intimate conversation about finances, overcoming adversity, and building a prosperous life.
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website: www.nicolesimpson.co
IG: @nicoleknowsskin
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IG:@iamamandadelaney LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/financialfixher
For media or booking inquiries, please email:
Janine Stella
info@stellamix.com
Are you hunting for the vital secrets of successful entrepreneurship? Destinee Berman, the mastermind behind Future Digital, takes us on an enlightening journey of her business evolution in this episode. As a marketing strategist with a 20-year history of working with industry giants such as Twitter, Sephora, and Microsoft, Destinee gives us a deep dive into the art of playing to your strengths, tracking metrics, and managing work-life balance.
Ever wondered how to scale your business effectively? Destinee shares golden nuggets from her own experience, highlighting the importance of understanding one's strengths and weaknesses and deploying the power of outsourcing. She further illustrates how her personal practices keep her energized and focused, even amidst business challenges. The conversation also delves into how Destinee utilizes metrics to make informed decisions, a strategy that every budding entrepreneur would find valuable.
Lastly, grasp the need for a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem as Destinee expounds on her journey of building Future Digital. She imparts wisdom on adapting to change, understanding customer lifetime value, and establishing repeat business. Destinee also shares her top recommended books for entrepreneurs, a must-add to your reading list. So, gear up for a powerhouse conversation packed with insights and strategies to transform your entrepreneurial journey!
Follow Nicole:
website: www.nicolesimpson.co
IG: @nicoleknowsskin
Follow Destinee:
IG: @desberman Website: https://scalewithfuture.com/
For media or booking inquiries, please email:
Janine Stella
info@stellamix.com
Brace yourselves for a captivating discussion with none other than Whitney Rose, the Real Housewife of Salt Lake City turned skincare mogul. Whitney gives us a behind-the-scenes tour of her entrepreneurial journey, sharing her triumphs and trials while building her successful skincare line, Wild Rose Beauty. From the genesis of her brand to the philosophy behind her product development, she bares it all.
Skincare is not just an external application for Whitney, and she emphasizes that beauty springs from a healthy lifestyle. Beyond her skincare venture, the reality TV star lets us in on her hectic yet fulfilling life as a mother and an entrepreneur. She lends some wisdom to the art of time-blocking and prioritizing - the secret ingredients to managing her multifaceted lifestyle.
Switching gears, Whitney dissects the complexities of celebrity-backed skincare brands and stresses the importance of expertise in this field. She underscores her hands-on approach to her brand, working closely with chemists and labs to ensure top-notch quality. As we wrap up, Whitney shares some pearls of wisdom for fellow female founders, stressing financial literacy, consistency, and the power of mutual support in the industry. So, join us for this empowering conversation and get ready to be inspired as Whitney urges us all to trust in ourselves and take that leap of faith!
Follow along:
@thewildrosebeauty
Imagine if your family's journey to a new country was the stepping stone toward the birth of a unique business. That's exactly what happened with our guest, Josie Arrigoni, a nurse practitioner with a fascinating journey from a pediatric nurse to the founder of Functional Beauty. Her family’s migration and their lessons on life and business were instrumental in her transformative journey. She shares her insights on the importance of balance in beauty, skincare, and wellbeing, and how these intricacies can be the game-changer in business.
Have you ever considered the significant link between our internal and external bodies? Josie unravels the captivating concept of functional beauty, underscoring this intrinsic connection. Her breakthrough in understanding the crucial role of zinc in Botox treatments led her to develop her own skin supplement, Beauty Bestie. She shares how this product revolutionizes her approach to beauty and fits seamlessly into her business model.
But it's not all business for Josie. She opens up about the challenges of juggling a thriving business and family life. How does she do it? Leveraging time, multiplying efforts, and having a supportive team. Josie also offers her strategies for managing a successful business, including patient listening to expand locations, and product offerings, and grow her team – all while self-funding her enterprise. Listen in as she shares her vision for Functional Beauty's future, including expansion plans, new services, and treatments. This episode is a real treat for anyone interested in the beauty industry, entrepreneurship, or personal growth.
Follow Josie on social @functionalbeauty
Prepare to embark on a journey into the dynamic world of beauty and entrepreneurship with our captivating guest Ewelina Aiossa, the CMO and co-founder of Clinical Skin. Ewelina not only reveals the fascinating story of her career transition from legacy beauty brands to launching her own revolutionary brand, but also her unique choice to incorporate pharmaceutical methods into skincare. She passionately discusses her aim to give consumers swift access to the latest products and technologies, and the challenges she faced while bringing her innovative brand to the market.
Running a business is no mean feat, but Ewelina navigates us through the labyrinth of her experience as a businesswoman – the highs and lows, the challenges and rewards, and the importance of patience and motivation when working alone or within a small team. She generously offers invaluable advice for budding entrepreneurs, shedding light on the right time to venture into entrepreneurship. Ever wondered how to stay inspired and motivated in your entrepreneurial journey? Ewelina shares her secret – drawing inspiration from other industries and maintaining a 'glass half full' mindset.
In an intriguing twist, we also explore the story of Helena Rubinstein - a pioneering female founder who’s been an eternal source of inspiration for her. We discuss Treesy.com, a unique marketplace community, and the groundbreaking toxic index they've developed for defining clean wellness products. Ewelina emphasizes the criticality of understanding what we apply on our bodies and how it gets absorbed, elevating the conversation to a new level of awareness. So, tune in to this enlightening episode and emerge with a renewed perspective on beauty, skincare, and entrepreneurship.
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@clinicalskin
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@nicoleknowsskin
For media or booking inquiries, please email:
Janine Stella
info@stellamix.com
Ever wondered about the intense drive and determination it takes to transition from a humble receptionist to a thriving entrepreneur in the beauty industry? Get ready to be inspired by our spirited guest, Priscilla Jiminian, founder and CEO of Skinergy Beauty. Join us in a frank conversation as we navigate her journey, the hurdles, victories, and the profound personal growth she's undergone in her pursuit of success.
Imagine watching Novelas as a child, only to find yourself featured on a live TV segment for Univision years later. Priscilla shares her heartwarming story, not shying away from discussing her fears and how overcoming them shaped her experience with Univision producers. Her inspiring story of finding her worth, on and off the screen, promises to resonate with everyone tuning in.
As we wrap up this insightful discussion with Priscilla, we delve into her brave leap of faith to reach out to a premier wholesale distributor. Her narrative underscores the importance of nurturing belief in oneself and the power of taking risks. She also opens up about maintaining work-life balance and the crucial role her mentors played in her journey. Don't miss out on this compelling conversation, a perfect cocktail of inspiration, entrepreneurship, and a dash of beauty industry secrets!
Contact:
info@skinergybeauty.com
Socials: @skinergybeauty
For Podcast Bookings or Media Inquiries, Please Contact:
Janine Stella
info@stellamix.com
Dr. Angela Casey, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and entrepreneur who recently founded and launched Bright Girl Beauty, Skincare for Teens/Tweens. This episode focuses in on her incredible story, how she got from concept to launch, and future plans for growth. She shares pearls of wisdom not only for skincare, but how to launch a start-up resourcefully, as well as how to balance it all as a wife, doctor, entrepreneur, and mother.
Want to learn more? Give her a follow: @brightgirlbeauty
Kate Williams is the founder & CEO of 1% for the planet and in today’s episode, she will help us shed some light on what sustainability looks like for the future and how we can all get involved every single day.
1% of the Planet was founded in 2002 and the business is just over 50% international and just under 50% in the US.
Kate has designed a super simple model that creates a way for everyone to show up with their 1% … every single day.
The idea is that business members and individuals involved in 1% for the planet will allocate 1% everyday to go towards the things they most care about.
What’s super special here is that this business model allows members to pick and choose where their contributions go.
Kate and 1% of the Planet are making it easier for companies and brands to create real tangible change and credible commitments.
Stick around until the end to hear Kate’s daily routine and the best advice on alleviating the pressure we constantly put on ourselves.
You can find Kate and 1% of the planet at:
Website
Instagram
We are so happy to have Kelsey Sehrt join us on the show today!
Kelsey is a brilliant esthetician / influencer and has really taken the industry by storm.
Her tenacity, ability to stay focused and pure passion are a few of the characteristics that play part in her success in this industry today.
Early on, Kelsey created a YouTube channel to help guide others who needed mentorship on how to get started in the esthetician world .. something that she saw was lacking when she first started out nearly a decade ago.
In this episode, Kelsey makes a huge announcement about her next project that’s sure to make a big impact on the industry ... and YOU!
Be sure to stick around through the end of this episode as Kelsey shares skincare secrets that everyone should know and her thoughts on where the skincare industry stands today as a whole!
You can find Kelsey on IG & Youtube @themodernesthetician
Nina has been in the makeup industry for 17 years and has worked both in LA and Miami.
In today’s episode, she clues us in on what it really takes to build your social media audience, plus how to juggle entrepreneurship as a busy mama (can you say relatable?)
She’s got a big voice in the world of skincare + makeup and we are so lucky to hear her background and tips + tricks in this world
Stick around until the end as Nina shares her secret to becoming an influencer and what sustainable changes she would like to see take place in the makeup industry moving forward
P.S …. Looking for a new lipstick brand? Check out FERAL - Nina’s all time fav! A portion of the proceeds go towards ASPCA, PETA and Wear Orange
You can find Nina on IG @ninasmakeup
Check us out at @nicoleknowsskin
Thanks to our sponsor Amethyst Skincare we are able to offer our listeners a special promo code: Amethyst20, shop at skinbyamethyst.com and find them on IG @skinbyamethyst
Today we have the honor of hosting an amazing woman who we’ve admired for many years now.
Alexis Thurston with Pulp riot haircare joins us on the show today to talk about her journey from college drop out to founder of a globally recognized hair color line.
Which by the way … she just sold to Loreal!!!
She talks to us about how they used social media to grow their presence globally and what they did to scale so quickly.
Speaking of social media … you can find her on IG @alexisbutterflyloft
Be sure to listen until the end because Alexis drops some killer advice for all you start up/entrepreneur/branding newbs out there!
Today, we have the privilege of speaking with influencer/content creator Brooke Walter otherwise known as BrightSkin Brooke.
Brooke is well versed in skincare and has a special authenticity about her that we LOVE! Her approach to her craft of loving skincare and educating her community is unmatched in the industry.
You can (and you should) find her on IG at @brightskinbrooke.
In this episode, Brooke walks us through her journey of becoming an influencer and how she grew her brand from the ground up. And of course we talk sustainability in the industry and her take on what we can do to become more sustainable with our everyday skincare products.
Be sure to stick around until the end to hear Brooke’s secret sauce and top no-no’s for the true influencer newb!
This is one of our most excited episodes yet! Join Nicole and Candis as they interview Heather Fritzsche about sustainability in beauty. Heather is #goals every way you look at it! From being the CEO and Founder of You Body Care, a company that innovated customizable, waterless shower gel that actually smells good, in the form of powder packets that break down into clean energy in the environment.
She also founded the Spearhead Group, a women-owned business that helps others with sustainable packaging solutions. As if this wasn't enough- she was the recipient of the 2020 Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program! She spent more than 20 years in executive management for many different brands, including AXE!
In this episode we talk about how she tackled the huge problem of shower gel, how each year she can keep more than 1 BILLION plastic bottles of body wash out of the landfill system, how she was able to get her products to breakdown into clean energy, and how she plans to scale. Additionally, we tackled the ever-present question of when to self-fund your business and when to seek funding, and when to pull the trigger on risking it all.
You can follow along her journey on social media: @youbodycare.
Thank you Heather for joining us!
Join co-hosts Nicole and Candis as they dive into easy, sustainable changes that can be made at home, the behind-the-scenes story for creating this podcast, and conversations about whether or not sustainable beauty is the new clean beauty!
Join Nicole, Candis, and our latest guest, Katie Jayne Becker, the Beauty Director of Elle Magazine, to take a deep dive into some of the most UNIQUE sustainability perspectives we have had on the show. With the release of the Elle Green Beauty Star Awards, it is the perfect time to look at the truth about what will be shaping our industry in the future!
To PR or not to PR? Today, we’re joined by Candis Melamed, CEO and founder of Spotlight Agency - a full service PR and marketing agency that specializes in the health and beauty industry. We discuss what made her choose PR in the first place, as well as her favorite projects. Listen in to find out what the right moment to involve it in your business is, and some of her "secret sauce" that can help your brand find success.
This week, we are joined by dermatologist and co-founder of Precision Skin Institute and founder of Stamina Cosmetics, Dr. Marianna Blyumin. She answers questions about running her clinic and the problem we’ve only been facing very recently - maskne. How can we tap into the power of our minds to connect it with our body? And can we really have it all - close friends, a family and a business, all at the same time? And what does sustainability really mean?
Check out Marianna's website: staminacosmetics.com and follow her on Instagram: @staminacosmetics.
Founder of Skinergy Beauty, Priscilla Jiminian, shares how growing up in the Bronx gave her all the tools she needed to overcome her obstacles and launch an uber-successful skincare line. She shares all of her secrets to success and key pieces of advice with us. This is one of our most inspiring episodes to date!
"If all of us could choose just 1 sustainable swap and stick to it, the collective efforts of all of us would already make a larger impact that we expect." -Erin Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the changes we can all make for a more sustainable future. Erin Lukas, a beauty editor at the forefront of the beauty industry, shares what she gets to see long before it makes its way to market, and how we can be proactive to do the same.
Join us as we speak to Daniela Woerner, a spa marketing and retail sales strategist for aestheticians. She is also the host of the iTunes top 100 podcast, Spa Marketing Made Easy. In the 13 years she has spent in the industry, she has worked with some of the top dermatologists in the field; consulted with global physician dispensed skincare brands; contributed her expertise to the branding and positioning of major product launches; spoken to and trained hundreds of spa employees on retail sales; and developed educational training programs for aestheticians in 82 countries worldwide.
Join us as we interview the expert of all experts, Melanie Rud, as we dig deep on the superpower your indie beauty brand should have, as well as what sustainability really means in beauty. Melanie is a freelance beauty editor who has worked for major magazines including Good Housekeeping. She is an international expert that appears on TV, and is often consulted as a thought leader for the beauty industry. Stick with us as we find our "why", define our superpowers, and discuss the truth behind what you can do today to improve sustainability tomorrow. To make sure you are always connected to Melanie's expertise, most recent work, and the latest on trends, go give her a follow on IG: @melrud_
In this episode we go deep with April Franzino, and discuss all things business of beauty from a Beauty Director's point of view! Hear about the secret sauce that helps give beauty brands their staying power, and the importance of sustainable choices not only for the environment, but also for your business model. April works very closely The Good Housekeeping Beauty Institute, a research body that is instrumental in looking at products, as well as sustainability initiatives. When asked what sustainability for a beauty brand really means, she responded: "We look at the strides the brands make to make production and shipping as sustainable as possible, from sourcing to where all of the individual components end up". Be sure to listen in to hear all of her incredible insights!
We are so happy to have you here! Welcome to the Skintellectual Podcast, where you can meet your host, Nicole Simpson, beauty industry veteran and creator of Amethyst Skincare. This episode details the "why" behind creating the podcast, how sustainability in beauty will become one of the most important business drivers for our industry, and what to expect in upcoming episodes!