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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jjchase.substack.comFluff was created in 2018 as an antidote to the current beauty industry narrative, for anyone who thinks that the world doesn't need more products, just better products, and  responsible, transparent messaging.Fluff was founded by Erika Geraerts who has spent 10 years in the beauty industry and thinks that makeup is great, but not essential, and that the idea of skincare and makeup as a form of self expression, and taking care of oneself is a beautiful thing that should be celebrated, never exploited.Founded in Melbourne, Australia, Fluff ships their refillable Cloud Compacts around the world, for anyone who wants natural, vegan ingredients and refillable, plastic-free packaging without animal testing.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jjchase.substack.comAndrea is the visionary founder of Rudolph Care, a Danish beauty brand known for its commitment to sustainability and high-quality organic products. With a background in media and television, Andrea made a significant career shift after becoming aware of the potentially harmful chemicals in personal care products during her pregnancy. This newfound awareness inspired her to create a brand that prioritizes health, safety, and environmental responsibility.Her journey from media personality to entrepreneur and advocate for sustainable beauty reflects her deep commitment to making a positive impact on both people and the planet.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jjchase.substack.comBorn in Vancouver and raised in a rural, ocean-side setting just outside the city, Sasha has always been close to nature. Her younger brother and now business partner, Zac, suffered from acute asthma and allergies as a young child. Her mother, a true pioneer in health and wellness at that time, sought out homeopathic remedies to help heal her son. This included co-founding an organic food co-op with several families in the area, as organic food did not yet exist in the grocery stores. Through trial and error, Zac was healed primarily through diet, and went on to compete in sailing in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. This was an amazing accomplishment, especially after the doctors had predicted he would never be able to play sports.Sasha’s interests fell into design, studying Typography in London and New York. She found herself in Los Angeles in 2006 and spent several years working as a branding executive within the fashion and beauty industries. After moving home to Vancouver for a brief sabbatical, her mother encouraged her to read the ingredient list on her favorite lip balm. Sasha was shocked to discover many of the ingredients were not safe, and it’s something she used daily. The challenge was set – re-create her favorite lip balm so that it would be safe, effective and natural. And so the story of ILIA begins.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jjchase.substack.comOlivia Panella (UMA GAIA) is a compassionate conduit; a holistic health practitioner; carrying over 15 years in the healing arts in addition to her innate gifts from birth. She focuses on energy healing but is grounded in the real-world. She is a certified Reiki Master/Teacher, Meditation Leader, Quartz Crystal Sound Healer, Therapeutic Grade Crystal Healer and has training in additional alternative/ancient healing modalities. The pillars of her work are grounded in compassion, unconditional-love, gratitude and humility – Olivia curates’ multiple vibrational therapies to clear-out, harmonize and purify the Chakra system (inner and outer electromagnetic fields). Her practice is centered around offering her students the tools and guidance to becoming their own healer through the power of integration and life practices - Everything is already inside of us. Olivia leads workshops, private one-on-one sessions, certified trainings and corporate wellness seminars. She is originally from New York City and now lives in South France, and has worked in The Netherlands, Greece, Israel, Italy, London, Spain, Morocco and continues to grow her global presence. Olivia focuses on guiding and coaching those to let go of the denser energies and experiences; bringing forth the light within and creating the loving, joyful life that we all are worthy of.

30-year-young French fashionista, originally from the sunny south of France. Her fashion journey started in the vibrant streets of London, where she rocked the scene as a personal stylist and fashion buyer. Then, she sashayed my way over to Paris, where she became a fashion influencer and even ran her own multi-brand store, Paradise Garage, until 2022. Since 2014, she’s been sharing her daily outfits and killer shopping tips on Instagram, spreading fashion joy wherever she goes! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jjchase.substack.comThe Ryvdoll Notebook was born out of a passion for fashion, stationery, and travel. Originally, Ryvka, the creator, wanted to represent her wardrobe to choose her outfits more easily. But while drawing the doll and the clothes and accessories, she got into it! She decided to create the game she dreamed of as a child, a fashion game that is both aesthetic and practical. But Ryvdoll is not just about fashion, it's also a journey around the world, browsing photos of cities from around the world and learning amusing anecdotes.

Hard to imagine it was already years ago that I had the pleasure of interviewing Dana Omari, the founder of Noy Skincare. Dana was well respected around the world as an aesthetician and beautiful soul inside and out. For those of you that knew her, knew of her, or didn’t know of her at all — I am lucky enough to be able to share her story. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jjchase.substack.comBabba grew up as a Latin American immigrant in the homogenous country like Sweden, where she never found herself represented in mainstream media and the products she consumed. Hair and beauty has always been a central part of her culture as her father was a hairdresser and had set up a hairdresser chair equipped with a styling mirror and product cart in her childhood living room. Determined to create a different future for herself than the one of her parents, she embarked on a journey of her own. She moved out of home at the age of 18, was the first in her family to get a degree, joined the tech industry as one of few women and eventually relocated to the U.S. for work. Discover Babba's incredible success story!

Ancienne avocate d'affaires, Clervie Rose est aujourd'hui entrepreneure multi-passionnée, fondatrice du podcast Oser la Reconversion. Clervie Rose vit entre Paris et Londres. Elle couvre les Fashions Weeks de Londres et Paris et ses looks paraissent régulièrement dans la presse (Vogue, Nylon Magazine, Hola). Sa signature : Tout est possible à qui ose et travaille. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jjchase.substack.comVictoire is a Paris-native and the driving force behind Coucou. A New-Yorker for 9 years, she discovered Coucou 7 years back and held numerous roles, from teacher to director of operations. Now, as CEO, she oversees marketing, product development, and operations. She is responsible for the school’s successful transition to an online platform in 2020, contributing to its rapid growth. Away from work, Victoire cherishes time with her family, practicing yoga, and indulging in wine, cheese, and oysters.