In My Chair

Melissa Coleman, keeps it real about all things Derm. She has cosmetic marketing executives shooketh with anxiety. She takes us to the razors edge of her recent tummy tuck and has some choice words for the "aging purists".  She has a devout Instagram following, eating up her every word. Melissa Coleman, welcome In My Chair

Julia Dobkine, founder and CEO of Agile Styling, is a global expert in personal color analysis and image consulting. Known for her personalized approach, she helps clients worldwide discover their unique color palettes and embrace their personal style.Use discount code "Quinn10" for 10% off at https://www.agilestyling.com/Use code InMyChair10 for 10% off at https://www.spatchskin.com/

Renowned for her straightforward, gimmick-free approach to skincare, Dr. Ellen Gendler is highly regarded as a leading authority in cosmetic dermatology. A board-certified dermatologist, she boasts impressive credentials and is praised for her personable manner among patients. Cosmetic Dermatology Consistently included in New York magazine’s Best Doctors list, Dr. Gendler is well known for her work with Neurotoxins and soft-tissue fillers, as well as her experience with reactions to cosmetics. In keeping with her back-to-basics skincare philosophy, she strongly believes that dermatological treatments must be supported by a minimalist skincare regime to maintain luminous skin. Well-regarded for her honest, academic approach, Dr. Gendler was a leading consultant and has participated in clinical trials for numerous aesthetic companies. Dr. Gendler often shares her in -depth knowledge of dermatology and is frequently called on to consult for various pharmaceutical and Fortune 500 companies. A Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center, where she was a codirector of the Contact Dermatitis Division for many years, Dr. Gendler is also a fellow of The American Academy of Dermatology and a former trustee of The Dermatology Foundation. Additionally, she has served as the director of the widely attended Cosmetics Symposium at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting for many years and is known by colleagues for her creative lecturing style. She is the author of numerous scientific publications and is regularly quoted in all the popular magazines. Honors and Awards An honors graduate of Wesleyan University, Dr. Gendler earned her medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. After her internship in internal medicine, she completed her residency in dermatology at the New York University Medical Center Skin and Cancer Unit with additional training at St John’s Hospital for Diseases of the Skin in London. Dr. Gendler has been appointed a New York City Honorary Police Surgeon. She was one of a select group of physicians to receive this title in order to serve “New York’s Finest.” “It is a privilege to be named an Honorary Police Surgeon and be able to treat the men and women who keep our city safe,” said Dr. Gendler. She and her husband, Dr. James Salik, a practicing physician at NYU Langone Medical Center, reside in New York City. They have two sons, one a physician at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and the other a practicing attorney with Skadden, Arps in New York

A decorative artist who lives in New York City, John Derian is America’s leading practitioner of decoupage, the art of cutting and pasting paper images In 1989, the Boston-area native Founded John Derian Inc.With a small atelier of artists, the designer utilizes color reprints of 18th and 19th century images from his vast personal archive and pieces them together under glass, often in combination with reproductions of antique calligraphy.His hand made designs are sold at upscale home stores, in catalogs, and gift shops worldwide. As well at his own retail shops in Manhattan's East Village.Mr. Derian’s artistry has been featured in national and international publications, including The New York Times, The World of Interiors, Elle Décor, House & Garden, Vogue and countless others.The John Derian Picture Book, was released in 2016 and quickly became a New York Times Best Seller.

We cover a LOT in this episode. Chaz's rise to  creating Wen, becoming the 3rd largest hair care company in the U.S., to a devastating Lawsuit and his time on reality TV's Flipping Out on Bravo. Through it all Chaz listens to his gut, and treats everyone with kindness.For over 25 years, Chaz Dean, celebrity hairstylist, and category innovator, hasinfluenced the beauty world to push beyond traditional conventions and philosophies, with the creation of the WEN® line of hair, bath, and body products.Today, WEN spans over 700 products and has sold over 60 million Cleansing Conditioners, making it one of the largest beauty brands on QVC.The line has expanded into a full range of styling products, skincare, body care, lip care,fragrance, home, men’s, kids, and pet care. His philosophy of respecting and maintaining the health and integrity of the hair has won him many loyal fans.In Los Angeles, his Chaz Dean Studio is a Zen-like oasis tucked away in severalcharming 1920s craftsmen bungalows offering a secluded, intimateenvironment for his clients. Located beside the studio, is the Chaz Dean Lifestyleboutique, offering the complete line of WEN products.  More recently, Chaz opened a New York City salon right in the heart of Greenwich Village.Chaz Welcome in  my chair!#ChazDean#FlippingOutBravo#WenHaircare

Jemima Kirke is a British-American artist, actress and director. Although born in London, Kirke was raised in New York City. She was educated at Saint Ann's School in New York, before moving on to Rhode Island School of Design, where she studied art and graduated as a Bachelor of Fine Arts.Kirke met and became friends with Lena Dunham whilst at school.  This led to her breakout role as Jessa Johansson in Dunham's hit HBO series Girls.She currently stars in the Apple TV Series City On Fire.#GirlsHBO #HBOGirls

British social entrepreneur, founder and CEO of charity, Made By Dyslexia, Kate Griggs has been shifting the narrative on dyslexia and educating people on its strengths since 2004. Dyslexic herself, She is a leading voice in global advocacy and is leading the charge to disrupt the world’s thinking around dyslexia, which is vital for the workplace of the future.Her work to define Dyslexic Thinking skills has been central to Made By Dyslexia’s ground-breaking reports, and has seen Dyslexic Thinking added as a skill to the world’s largest careers platform, LinkedIn, and added as a noun to the dictionary. Now her latest campaign, Learn Dyslexia, asks every school to Take A Day For Dyslexia training courses to empower the 1 in 5 dyslexic learners in every classroom.Kate is the author of two Amazon #1 best-selling books, a children’s book Xtraordinary People and her new book for adults, THIS is Dyslexia, which redefines and reshapes what it means to be dyslexic.Learn Dyslexia - Teacher traininghttps://www.madebydyslexia.org/learn-dyslexia/Employ Dyslexia - Workplace training  https://www.madebydyslexia.org/workplace/Dyslexic Thinking Testhttps://www.madebydyslexia.org/quiz/ This Is Dyslexia Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1529149266/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&ref_=tmm_pap_swatch_0&sr=#Dyslexia#ADHD#ADD

Mexican-American makeup artist Yadim Carranza began his career on the MAC Counter in his native San Diego. Having joined the MAC PRO Team, Yadim moved to New York City in 2006. Shortly after, he became the first assistant to Pat McGrath before embarking on his solo career in 2011. His notoriety grew rapidly, and through collaborations with photographers Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott, Inez & Vinoodh, Glen Luchford (LOOchFERD) and Willy Vanderperre, Yadim firmly established himself as a beauty renegade who defies expectations with his sui generis SUE EYE GENEROUS approach to makeup.

Manhattan-born and Bronx-raised, Paul Cavaco’s career began with his romantic and professional relationship with legendary stylist Kezia Keeble, with whom he founded styling firm Known today as KCD. Cavaco went on to serve as fashion director at Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue.In 1999, Cavaco was appointed creative director at Allure, a position he Healf for 16 years. Throughout his career, Cavaco has worked with some of the most influential photographers of our era, including Richard Avedon, Bruce Weber, Steven Meisel, Michael Thompson, and Mario Testino, styling ad campaigns, fashion shows, and magazine shoots.

Manhattan-born and Bronx-raised, Paul Cavaco’s career began with his romantic and professional relationship with legendary stylist Kezia Keeble, with whom he founded styling firm Known today as KCD. Cavaco went on to serve as fashion director at Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue.In 1999, Cavaco was appointed creative director at Allure, a position he Healf for 16 years. Throughout his career, Cavaco has worked with some of the most influential photographers of our era, including Richard Avedon, Bruce Weber, Steven Meisel, Michael Thompson, and Mario Testino, styling ad campaigns, fashion shows, and magazine shoots.