Founded Beauty
by Akash Mehta
A podcast dedicated to the beauty entrepreneurs who have built some of the biggest brands today and where we can learn exactly how they did it.
We’ll cover some of their most intimate stories, their path to success, and how they overcame the obstacles along the way.
Our aim is to bring global awareness to founders and their rising brands through a fun and friendly conversation.
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Episodes
Peacefull - The UAE’s Cult-Favorite Content Creator And Self-Love Advocate | Salama Mohamed
49m · PublishedSalama Mohamed is one of the UAE’s most inspiring content creators with 14+ million followers across her social media channels, and the founder of the skincare brand, Peacefull. An advocate for nurturing young entrepreneurs, Salama also works with youths on awareness campaigns for skin conditions.
As a longtime supporter of the UNHCR, she has also dedicated Peacefull’s corporate social responsibility initiatives to supporting refugees in the Middle East and North Africa. Tune into this episode to discover how Salama has harnessed Korean skincare technology and built a brand centered on self-love.
If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too!
Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners.
Follow Akash & Salama:
Akash Mehta: @mehta_a
Fable & Mane: @fableandmane
www.fableandmane.com
Salama Mohamed: @salamamohamed
Peacefull: @peacefull
www.peacefull.com
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For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com
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Mane - The Celebrity Hair Maven Behind The Industry's New Favorite Styling Tools ft. Jen Atkin
44m · PublishedCelebrated hairstylist, author and hair guru to millions of beauty lovers everywhere, Jen Atkin is the founder of two incredible hair brands, OUAI and Mane, and the digital magazine, Mane Addicts.
She’s worked with the Kardashians and the Hadids, established OUAI as a haircare favorite and united stylists across the industry with her Mane Addicts community. Tune in to our episode with Jen to learn how she launched her hair tool brand, Mane, how she continues to push the boundaries of haircare and why she believes in the power of the consumer more than ever.
If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too!
Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners.
Follow Akash & Jen:
Akash Mehta: @mehta_a
Fable & Mane: @fableandmane
www.fableandmane.com
Jen Atkin: @jenatkinhair
Mane: @mane_____
www.heymane.com
Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty, TikTok @foundedbeauty, LinkedIn Founded Beauty and YouTube @foundedbeauty.
For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com
#foundedbeauty
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August - The Multifaceted Entrepreneur Breaking The Period Stigma ft. Nadya Okamoto
29m · PublishedNadya Okamoto is a multifaceted entrepreneur, author, and activist. At 16 years old, Nadya founded PERIOD, a non-profit tackling menstrual needs which led her to realize the pressing need for more sustainable period care. Enter August, a gender-inclusive, sustainable and ultra-comfy period care brand which crossed the $1 million sales threshold in its first year of business.
Nadya's debut book, "Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement", explores the intersectionality of periods in socioeconomic, racial, and gender contexts. Her impact has secured her positions on Forbes 30 Under 30, Bloomberg's "50 Ones to Watch," and People Magazine's Women Changing the World. Join us as we delve into Nadya's journey, activism, and the power of Gen Z communities.
If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too!
Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners.
Follow Akash & Nadya:
Akash Mehta: @mehta_a
Fable & Mane: @fableandmane
www.fableandmane.com
Nadya Okamoto: @nadyaokamoto
August: @itsaugust
www.itsaugust.co
Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty, TikTok @foundedbeauty, LinkedIn Founded Beauty and YouTube @foundedbeauty
For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com
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Briogeo - From Haircare Brand To A Nine-Figure Empire In Under A Decade ft. Nancy Twine
47m · PublishedNancy Twine is an industry advisor, investor, podcast host and the founder and CEO of Briogeo, a brand focusing on eco-ethical and natural hair care products. Establishing itself as one of the first prestige hair care lines to focus on all hair textures and types, Briogeo has since become a multi-award winning brand.
Nancy recently established the Dream Makers Founder Grant - a $1 Million grant to support female entrepreneurs, particularly Black and BIPOC founders and has launched her podcast, Makers Mindset. Tune into this episode to learn all about her journey from working in finance to building a global haircare brand and her focus empowering the next generation.
If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too!
Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners.
Follow Akash & Nancy:
Akash Mehta: @mehta_a
Fable & Mane: @fableandmane
www.fableandmane.com
Nancy Twine: @nancytwine
www.nancytwine.com
Briogeo: @briogeo
www.briogeo.com
Podcast: @makersmindsetpodcast
Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty, TikTok @foundedbeauty, LinkedIn Founded Beauty and YouTube @foundedbeauty.
For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com
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Lashify - The World's First DIY Underlash System ft. Sahara Lotti
1h 1m · PublishedSahara Lotti is the founder and CEO of Lashify, the DIY lash extension system that has revolutionized the faux lash market. Creating a new method of bonding and sealing lashes, Lashify holds over 600+ patents worldwide, with Sahara having designed, produced and trademarked every component herself.
Previously a screenwriter and actress, Sahara’s journey from film to lashes has come full circle with Lashify now being a staple product for celebrity red carpet makeup, worn by the likes of Renee Zellweger, Janelle Monae, Reese Witherspoon, and Nicole Kidman. This is without a doubt, a brand at the forefront of innovation in the industry.
If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too!
Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners.
Follow Akash & Sahara:
Akash Mehta: @mehta_a
Fable & Mane: @fableandmane
www.fableandmane.com
Sahara Lotti: @saharalotti
Lashify: @lashify
www.lashify.com
Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty, TikTok @foundedbeauty, LinkedIn Founded Beauty and YouTube @foundedbeauty.
For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com
#foundedbeauty
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MUTHA - From Formulating In Her Kitchen To Owning A Multimillion Dollar Brand ft. Hope Dworacyzk Smith
41m · PublishedHope Dworacyzk Smith is a philanthropist, author, licensed esthetician, former model, and founder and CEO of MUTHA. Conceptualized and formulated in the kitchen while Hope was pregnant with her first child, MUTHA is committed to nurturing and nourishing our bodies, like a mother would.
Hope has also been noted for her humanitarian efforts with organizations that help the most vulnerable, including Together We Rise and the International Medical Corps. Tune into this inspiring episode to hear about her entrepreneurial journey and beyond!
If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too!
Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners.
Follow Akash & Hope:
Akash Mehta: @mehta_a
Fable & Mane: @fableandmane
www.fableandmane.com
Hope Dworacyzk Smith: @hopesmith
MUTHA: @mutha
https://mutha.com/
Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty, TikTok @foundedbeauty, LinkedIn Founded Beauty and YouTube @foundedbeauty.
For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com
#foundedbeauty
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Maude - The Latina Founder Challenging The Blank Space In The Discussion On Sexual Wellness ft. Éva Goicochea
32m · PublishedÉva Goicochea is the founder, CEO and creative director of the sexual wellness brand, Maude. Built upon a personal passion for healthcare, Maude has established a new standard in sexual health and education in the beauty industry and beyond.
Tune in to learn how Maude became the first sexual wellness brand to be carried in Sephora stores and how Éva built her way to becoming one of the most successful Latina beauty founders.
If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too!
Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners.
Follow Akash & Éva:
Akash Mehta: @mehta_a
Fable & Mane: @fableandmane
www.fableandmane.com
Éva Goicochea: @evagoicochea
Maude: @getmaude
www.getmaude.com
Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty, TikTok @foundedbeauty, LinkedIn Founded Beauty and YouTube @foundedbeauty.
For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com
#foundedbeauty
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Escentric Molecules - The Cult-Favorite Molecular Perfume Celebrating The Art Of Chemistry ft. Geza Schön & Paul White
43m · PublishedGeza Schön and Paul White are the masterminds behind the ‘anti-fragrance’ fragrance brand, Escentric (ess-centric) Molecules. The brand founder Geza is a perfumer, while Paul is the Creative Director and design guru, and together they developed the brand’s radical vision and scent library.
Debuting in 2006, Escentric Molecules introduced Iso E Super to the world - an aroma-molecule that does not actually exist in nature and was created in a laboratory. The first fragrance ‘Molecule 01’, became an instant cult-favourite and followed by the collection of fragrance pairs with its complementary line, Escentric. Not only did each pair disrupt the world of fragrance, its imagery also marked a shift in the category. Tune in to discover this story of chemistry, science, technology and art.
If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too!
Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners.
Follow Akash and Escentric Molecules:
Akash Mehta: @mehta_a
Fable & Mane: @fableandmane
www.fableandmane.com
Escentric Molecules: @escentric_molecules
www.escentric.com
Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty, TikTok @foundedbeauty, LinkedIn Founded Beauty and YouTube @foundedbeauty.
For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com
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Moroccanoil - The Life-Changing Disaster That Led To The Discovery Of A Groundbreaking Beauty Treatment ft. Carmen Tal
50m · PublishedCarmen Tal is the co-founder of Moroccanoil, the hair and body line brand best known for its argan oil formulations and signature amber-tinted bottles.
Feeling empowered by the perfumery and instant effects of argan oil, Carmen saw the opportunity to bring just that to the rest of the world. Stay tuned for more on how Carmen crafted the iconic Moroccanoil treatment into an internationally recognised brand celebrating its 15th birthday!
If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too!
Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners.
Follow Akash & Moroccanoil:
Akash Mehta: @mehta_a
Fable & Mane: @fableandmane
www.fableandmane.com
Moroccanoil: @moroccanoil
www.moroccanoil.com
Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty.
For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com
#foundedbeauty
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LYMA - The Scientific Breakthrough Brand Inspired By A Battle With Septicemia | Lucy Goff
39m · PublishedLucy Goff is the founder behind the cult-favourite wellness brand LYMA. Using groundbreaking new technology, LYMA has truly redefined the wellness category.
Lucy launched the brand in 2018, following her battle with septicemia and the lack of results from prescription supplements. She discovered that most supplements sold offer no proven health benefits and set out to create a solution that was evidence-based and scientifically proven to work. LYMA has been described as ‘miracle pills’ by Vogue and a ‘massive scientific breakthrough’ by the Telegraph. Tune in to discover more on her story and entrepreneurial experience so far.
If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too!
Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners.
Follow Akash & Lucy:
Akash Mehta: @mehta_a
Fable & Mane: @fableandmane
www.fableandmane.com
Lucy Goff: @lucygoffy
LYMA: @lymalife
www.lyma.life.com
Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty, TikTok @foundedbeauty, LinkedIn Founded Beauty and YouTube @foundedbeauty.
For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com
#foundedbeauty
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Founded Beauty has 240 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 208:53:00. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 26th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 14th, 2024 22:41.
