97. rewriting the acne narrative... Clear Skin isn't the Aesthetic with Kaity Smith (thatacnegirly)

Eps. 103 In this episode we get LOUD about acne, confidence, and what it really means to embrace your authentic self in a world that constantly tells you to hide your flaws. I’m joined by Laura, also known online as Acne Baddie Laura, a beauty creator who has built a powerful community by showing her unfiltered skin and redefining what makeup and confidence look like on acne-prone skin.Laura shares her journey from using beauty filters and trying to hide her acne online to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in the skin positivity space. We talk about the pressure of beauty standards, the harsh comments people receive on social media, and how choosing to show your real skin can actually become one of the most empowering things you do.We also dive into the reality of becoming a full-time content creator — from imposter syndrome and algorithm stress to brand deals, PR, and what it’s really like building a career online.If you’ve ever struggled with acne, confidence, or feeling judged for how you look, I hope this conversation reminds you that your worth is not defined by your appearance — and that confidence often starts the moment you stop hiding.Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/Follow Laura: https://www.instagram.com/lauraestada/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@badblaura?lang=enAudio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/For Podcast highlights and updates follow:LTWL Instagram: https://instagram.com/loudtalkwithlaviLTWL TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlaviMore Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://youtube.com/@laviniarusandaLavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@laviniarusandaLavinia Rusanda Instagram: https://instagram.com/laviniarusandaJoin content creator, engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down unrealistic beauty standards, and encourages people to embrace confidence through real, unfiltered skin while bringing awareness to acne and skin positivity.

Eps. 102 In this episode we get LOUD about feeling lost after big milestones, anxiety in your 20s, and learning to trust God when you don’t fully understand where He’s leading you. After recording 100 episodes, I found myself at a crossroads — questioning my direction, my motivation, and what this podcast is even meant to be in this next season. We also dive into your questions about internal health, GI testing, acne, identity, career shifts, and what it’s actually like self-funding a skincare brand while navigating comparison and pressure in your mid-20s. If you’re in a season of transition, self-doubt, or feeling “behind,” I hope this conversation reminds you that you are not alone — and that clarity often comes after surrender 🤍 Bible Verses Mentioned: Proverbs 20:24 “The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way?” Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.” Proverbs 24:16 “The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again.” Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/ Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxq... For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwit... LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithl... More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: / @laviniarusanda Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusand... Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusa... Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.

Today we get LOUD with Maria Algren, co-founder of Common Clouds, Scandinavia’s first acne-positive skincare brand. Based in Stockholm, Common Clouds was built to challenge traditional beauty standards and the idea that acne needs to be “fixed.” In this conversation, Maria shares her personal journey with acne, rosacea, and skin shame, and how those experiences—along with years spent working inside the beauty industry—sparked the creation of a brand rooted in transparency, education, and compassion. We dive into how beauty standards differ between Scandinavia, North America, and Asia, why “natural beauty” can sometimes create even more pressure, and how acne stigma continues to affect mental health across generations. Maria also opens up about starting a fully female-led company, building skincare products without marketing fluff, and setting realistic expectations around what skincare can—and cannot—do. This episode is a reminder that skincare goes far beyond the surface, and that confidence, worth, and purpose aren’t defined by clear skin. Find more from Common Clouds: https://www.instagram.com/commonclouds.official/?hl=en https://commonclouds.com/en-eu?srsltid=AfmBOop5ra4O0H0YC2GBo1pT6TnEgmt5T9XxmzU15RAUZgu_OkyaLacN Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopk2v0D54GGBytjOROnxl5BkDhrJvUaxzx9fIQXnqogUbGbyZEL Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/na/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM For podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: / @laviniarusanda Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda Lavinia Rusanda Instagram: https://www.https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda Join content creator, engineering, and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and encourages self-love and confidence while bringing awareness to acne and real, unfiltered skin.

Today we get LOUD for the 100th time on the LTWL podcast. I started this channel 3 years ago as a way to break down the walls of beauty standards, create a space for inspiring conversations with beauty founders and creators, and leave viewers with more positive outlooks. I've thought about quitting many times. So why am I celebrating today? I am celebrating because I kept showing up for the dream and passion I had. Regardless that I haven't seen "success" in terms of numbers because I have gained success in the conversations had and continuing to get LOUD. This is just the start - so if you knew you were guaranteed success after many many failures, what would you try? Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/ Scripture Mentioned: Galatians 6:9 (NIV) “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Proverbs 24:16 (NIV) “For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.” Zechariah 4:10 (NIV) “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.” Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.

Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bKclvGA3lhoToday we get LOUD with Rose Siard from Rose and Ben Beauty, LLC. Rose is an OG in the beauty space starting posting makeup content in 2014 and grew her audience by educating her viewers on techniques instead of selling the next new product launch. By 2021 she launched Rose and Ben Beauty to bring premium brushes to consumers to further prove that application is really the magic of makeup! Find more Rose and Ben Beauty: https://www.instagram.com/roseandben/?hl=en Shop Rose and Ben Brushes: https://roseandbenbeauty.com/ Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/ Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.

In this episode we get LOUD about the natural waves of seasons in our lives. As we approach the new year I wanted to remind you about how everything in life has it's summer and winter seasons. Times of high energy, wins, and blooming, and times of rest, struggle, and regrouping but one thing we can always count on is summer, and winter, always come back around. Hope you enjoy this conversations as you start your New Year's resolutions and see you in 2026 :)Watch the audio version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TjzJhRi7_WsBible Verses Mentioned:Ecclesiastes 3: A Time for Everything1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build,4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, 5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,6 a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away,7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,8 a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peaceGalatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.James 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/Audio versions:Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1For Podcast highlights and updates follow:LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=enLTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=enMore Lavi:Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videosLavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=enLavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=enJoin Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.

Today we get LOUD with content creator and skin positivity influencer @ThatKaitySmith talking about the struggle of dealing with adult acne, receiving unsolicited advice, walking confidently regardless of the breakouts, and how she turned her struggle into a whole vibe. From posting pimple patch videos to founding her own brand - That Acne Girly. A pimple patch brand changing the narrative on adult acne.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RBab3vEUUIkFollow Kaity: https://www.instagram.com/thatkaitysmith/ Shop Acne Girly: https://acnegirly.com/Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/ Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.

Eps. 96. In this episode of LoudTalk with Lavi, we unpack what so many of us fall in the trap of... letting our insecurities define us. Let's get LOUD about how you can take back that control and step out in confidence to take the steps in life you are putting off. Bible Verses mentioned (NIV): Exodus 4:10 — “Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” Exodus 4:11-12 —The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? 12 Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” Psalm 139:14 — “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Matthew 5:14 -- "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/ Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.

In today’s episode of LoudTalk with Lavi we get LOUD with cosmetic chemist and BiotechBeauty founder, Alanna Tran. From her STEM background and experience at L’Oréal to launching a science-backed beauty brand, Alanna breaks down what really goes into makeup formulas and what inspired a new approach to skincare infused makeup.If you’ve ever wondered what a REAL cosmetic chemist thinks about the beauty industry… it's time to get LOUD in this episode.Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/Find Alanna Tran / BiotechBeauty: https://www.biotechbeautyus.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biotechbeautyus/?hl=enAudio versions:Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1For Podcast highlights and updates follow:LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=enLTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=enMore Lavi:Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videosLavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=enLavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=enJoin Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin. Tags: cosmetic chemist makeup ingredients skincare makeup beauty science cosmetic chemistry explained what’s in my makeup clean beauty myths ingredient safety BiotechBeauty Alanna Tran L’Oréal cosmetic chemist makeup formulation beauty industry truths LoudTalk podcast

Eps. 94. In this episode of LoudTalk with Lavi, we unpack Shay Mitchell’s new skincare line: Rini, created for children as young as three years old! Marketed as "skincare made fun, safe, and simple for kids". Are we nurturing healthy habits, or teaching comparison too soon? Let's get LOUD and break down the fine line between self care and unnecessary conditioning, the impact of marketing on developing minds, and how modern beauty standards are creeping into earlier stages of life. watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BwZ9-OpztQ0Bible Verses mentioned: Psalm 139:14 — “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” 1 Peter 3:3–4 — “Your beauty should not come from outward adornment…” Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/ Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.