Beauty Is Your Business - beautytech and beauty innovation

This week, host Mimi Banks is joined by Bryan Johns and Alec Call, the founders of Icon Skincare. They talk about their journey from building a cult skincare brand to launching a new innovative line inspired by Marilyn Monroe. They share insights on the importance of science, heritage, purpose, and social impact in creating successful skincare brands. iconskincare.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Mimi Banks is joined by Donna Pohlad and Maddy Persuitti, the founders of dpHUE. They share their journey from outsider to industry innovator, creating at-home hair color solutions that bridge the gap between salon visits. They discuss building the brand, strategic growth, and the power of family collaboration.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ravi Prasad shares his journey from Ayurveda industry veteran to founder of Almora Botanica, emphasizing the importance of rigorous scientific validation, sustainability, and holistic wellness in skincare. Discover how traditional wisdom meets modern science to create effective, safe, and ethical products.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mimi Banks is joined by Dr. Nora Khaldi, the Founder and CEO of Nuritas shares how her mathematical background and AI technology are revolutionizing ingredient discovery in the beauty industry. Discover how peptides are becoming a key focus, the science behind them, and what consumers should know before buying peptide products.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mimi Banks of MB Social is joined by Aditi Sharma. Aditi shares her inspiring journey from growing up in her mother's salon to founding QOAT Hair, a professional hair care brand. She discusses lessons learned from her career at L'Oreal, the importance of community in entrepreneurship, and the future of professional beauty. Follow QOAT on Instagram @qoathair TikTok @qoathairInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Mimi Banks of MB Social is joined by Jessica Norman, SVP of Personal Care at Lyra Collective. Jessica  shares her journey from reinventing brands to leading purpose-driven skincare, focusing on hormonal skin—a neglected yet vital category. Discover how her scientific approach and community focus are transforming beauty for women in their late 30s and beyond. https://www.ever.com/ Instagram: @everskincare TikTok: @bestskinever Follow Mimi Banks: Instagram: @mimibanks | @mbsocial.agency   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Mimi Banks is joined by Andi Alleman, the Founder of Casa Noon. She  shares her journey from working at Estee Lauder to launching her own skincare brand, Casa Noon. She discusses building a brand that fits real life, the importance of specificity in creating cult brands, and the future of experiential utility in beauty. Follow Casa Noon: Casanoon.com Instagram: @casanoonbeauty TikTok: @casanoonbeauty Andi Alleman: @ouiwegirl @ouiwestudioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Beauty is Your Business, Ayal Pascal, head of beauty at Bold Brands Co., shares insights from his extensive career in the beauty industry, including his time at L'Oreal and his transition to indie brands. He discusses the importance of strategy, the role of AI in marketing, and the challenges of building credibility in a crowded market. Ayal also emphasizes the need for agility in the fast-paced beauty landscape and offers advice for marketers looking to make a leap into entrepreneurial environments. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Beauty is Your Business, Host Mimi Banks is joined by Margi and Greg Kimball, co-founders of Naked and Thriving. They share their journey from corporate beauty to creating a clean skincare brand. They discuss the importance of transparency, sustainability, and community in the beauty industry, as well as their personal motivations behind starting the brand. The conversation also touches on the challenges of defining 'clean' beauty, the role of social media in building a community, and their commitment to philanthropy and environmental responsibility.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Mimi Banks is joined by Blair Lancer, the CMO of Lancer Skincare. In the conversation they explore the themes of family legacy and personal destiny, highlighting how Blair’s background and familial expectations shaped her career path in the cosmetics industry. Blair reflects on the unexpected ways in which purpose can emerge from personal experiences and aspirations.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.