WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY
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Episode 305 - Laura Geller & Sara Mitzner - a Modern Makeup Movement for Mature Skin: From QVC to TikTok Bridging Generations in Beauty
47 mins; March 25, 2026
Episode 304 - Jeffrey Lee & Katherine Rose - Vision Meets Operations: The Power Duo Behind DIBS Beauty
39 mins; March 11, 2026
Episode 303 - Yongxi Tan & Aidan Neziri Are Rewriting the Press-On Playbook with Bessie Nails
37 mins; February 25, 2026
Episode 302 - Blair Lancer & Daniela De Los Santos Using Skin Science to Build Community for Lancer Skincare
40 mins; February 11, 2026
Episode 301 - The 2025 Where Brains Meet Beauty Listen Again Award Winners
98 hours 13 mins; January 28, 2026
Episode 300 - Sarai Martinez & Tania Grover - Dreams, Detours and Double Lives: How To Turn Influence into Real Careers
48 mins; January 14, 2026
Episode 299 - Grace Choi & Emily Kammeyer Sumner - Superpowers, Side Hustles and the Business of Influence
47 mins; December 29, 2025
Episode 298 - Davia Esther Bunch & Miranda Sturce Turning Care Into Careers: Holding Space & Healing Skin
41 mins; December 17, 2025
Episode 297 - Kim Baker & Felicia Walker Redefining Beauty Careers: Skin, Storytelling and Standing in Your Purpose
44 mins; December 03, 2025
Episode 296 - Jess Martinez & Kirti Tewani - Viral, Vanity and Everything In Between: Shaping Creator Careers on Their Own Terms
43 mins; November 19, 2025
Episode 295 - Dr. Ariel Ostad & Kelsie Johnston - Where Data Meets Human Connection
41 mins; November 05, 2025
Episode 294 - Annie Robertson Hockey & Lauren D’Amore on Med Spas, Mega Brands, and Making Careers Work
40 mins; October 22, 2025
Episode 293 - Kara Posner & Thomas Cunningham on Legal Strategy, Growth & the Business of Beauty
35 mins; October 08, 2025
Episode 292 - Sarah Foley & Caroline Chiaroni - From Wall Street to Wellness: Building Human-Centered Brands
45 mins; September 24, 2025
Episode 291 - Kara LaForgia & Rich Gersten Venture Capital with Vision: Investing in the Future of Beauty
47 mins; September 10, 2025
Episode 290 - Kevin Kim Crafting Beauty’s Future: Founder-Led Brands and Global Growth
47 mins; August 27, 2025
Episode 289 - Lindy Firstenberg & Catherine Nekavand - Luxury in Motion: A Global Journey of Brand Transformation, Culture, and Consulting Magic
44 mins; August 13, 2025
Episode 288 - Lisa Rossmann & Bryan Appio - Water Cooler Wisdom: Hydration, Hustle & Honesty
48 mins; July 16, 2025
Episode 287 - Dr. David Kim & Vicente Vasquez - Beyond the Label: How Branding, Behavior, and Belief Shape Our Everyday Rituals
37 mins; July 02, 2025
Episode 286 - Liz Josefsberg & Sarah Pesce share a mission: to help people move from sick care to well care
48 mins; June 18, 2025
Episode 285 - Taryn Shockley & Kelly Murphy - Leaps of Faith: How Two Wellness Leaders Turned Career Pivots into Power Moves
47 mins; June 04, 2025
Episode 284 - Dr. Erin Nance & Sonia Gaillis-Delepine - Medicine, Mushrooms, and the Magic of Purpose: The Minds Behind FeelBetr Health & Verdoie
47 mins; May 21, 2025
Episode 283 - Claire Coder & Smita Asrani - From Closet Concerts to Capitol Hill: A Conversation on Dreams, Detours, and Driving Change in Women’s Health
46 mins; May 07, 2025
Episode 282 - Sharon del Valle & Cara Kamenev - The Power of Listening to Yourself: Lessons on Growth, Grit & Gut Instincts
45 mins; April 23, 2025
Episode 281 - Debbie Perelman & Henry Davis - Leading with Authenticity: How Radical Candor and Vulnerability Build Stronger Teams
56 mins; April 09, 2025
Episode 280 - Nancy Berger & Jennifer Parrott - The Unexpected Path to Success: How Resilience and Authentic Relationships Shape Your Career Journey
54 mins; March 26, 2025
Episode 279 – Dawn Hilarczyk & Vimla Black-Gupta - Turning Career Pivots into Power Plays, Bold Moves & Big Breaks
50 mins; March 12, 2025
Episode 278 - Maria Warrington - Stepping into Sexual Wellness: From Keds to plusOne at Beacon Wellness Brand
0 secs; February 26, 2025
Episode 277 – Danessa Myricks & Anncy Rowe - Power Moves: Embracing Growth, Courage, and Self-Discovery
63 hours 18 mins; February 12, 2025
Episode 276 - Trailblazers of Beauty – The 2024 Listen Again Awards!
93 hours 59 mins; January 31, 2025
Episode 275 – Selena Cox - Executive Director DMM of Beauty at CVS – From Small Moments to Big Impact: How Selena Cox Champions Everyday Empowerment
37 mins; December 18, 2024
Episode 274 - Dr. Naana Boakye - Board Certified Dermatologist and Owner of Bergen Dermatology - From Rejection to Radiance: Dr. Naana Boakye’s Unstoppable Path to Skincare Innovation
0 secs; December 11, 2024
Episode 273 - Romain Gaillard - Founder & CEO of The Detox Market on Retail, Resilience, and Reinvention
38 mins; December 04, 2024
Episode 272 - Dr. Nicole Avena - Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai and best-selling author of Sugarless - Beyond the Surface: Discovering the Power of Health Wisdom for Lasting Wellness
40 mins; November 20, 2024
Episode 271 - Kelly Fanning - SVP & General Manager of Clinique North America - Beyond the Corporate Comfort Zone: Kelly Fanning's Path to Empowerment and Authentic Leadership
47 mins; November 06, 2024
Episode 270 - Dr. Dendy Engelman, Director of Dermatology, Mohs Surgery, & Laser Medicine at Shafer Clinic Fifth Avenue - Rising to the Top: Dr. Dendy Engelman on Hard Work, Balance, and Excellence in Aesthetic Medicine
31 mins; October 30, 2024
Episode 269 - Andrew Fitzsimons - Celebrity Hairstylist & Founder of Andrew Fitzsimons Hair - Behind the Magazine Covers: Iconic Moments and Hair Magic with Andrew Fitzsimons
43 mins; October 09, 2024
Episode 268 - Angela Caglia - Celebrity Esthetician and Founder of Angela Caglia Skincare - The Artistry of Skincare: Angela Caglia's Touch of Stardom
35 mins; October 02, 2024
Episode 267 - Tina Uzzardi - Cosmetics Professional, Founder & CEO Cheeks + Co - Mastering the Art of Aesthetic Innovation - How Passion and Precision are Shaping Beauty’s New Frontier
35 mins; September 18, 2024
Episode 266 - Sahara Lotti - Founder & CEO of Lashify - Lights, Camera, Lashes: From Hollywood Tales to Beauty Tech Trails Sahara is Rewriting Beauty's Playbook
37 mins; September 11, 2024
Episode 265 - Jeanine Lobell - Make-up Artist & Founder of Neen - From Circus Dreams to Beauty Queen: Jeanine’s Journey from Stardom to Sustainable Beauty
42 mins; September 04, 2024
Episode 264 - Patricia Jones - East Area Vice President Merz Aesthetics - Empowering Women To Work Hard and Earn A Seat At The Table
33 mins; August 21, 2024
Episode 263 - And The Listen Again Award Goes To… Revisiting Our Conversations with Dr. Rolanda Wilkerson, Rachel Liverman, and Chris Collins
71 hours 11 mins; August 07, 2024
Episode 262 - The Empathy Effect in Beauty, Wellness, and Personal Care Industries Webinar
58 mins; July 24, 2024
Episode 261 - Game On! The Best of CEOs and Influencers - Beauty Battles, Travel Trivia & Influencer Confessions - Where Brains Meet Beauty’s Instagram Live After Show!
54 mins; July 10, 2024
Episode 260 - Adelina Winfield AKA Fly Granny BK - Influencer & Blogger - Life Beyond 60: Adelina Proves That Embracing Shades of Gray is Powerful
39 mins; June 26, 2024
Episode 259 - Allison McNamara - Founder of MARA & Digital Content Creator - From Hosting Red Carpets to Creating The Perfect Red Carpet Glow: Allison Is A Fearless Entrepreneur
36 mins; June 12, 2024
Episode 258 - Sean Garrette - Esthetician & Dior Skincare Expert - From Esty to Your New Bestie: Sean Is Shaping Dreams into Reality
33 mins; May 22, 2024
Episode 257 - Chris Collins - CEO and Founder The World of Chris Collins - From Polo Shirts to Perfume - Chris Collins is Taking His Appreciation For Fine Fragrance To The Next Level
35 mins; May 15, 2024
Episode 256 - Serena Pitt - Bachelor Season 25, Bachelor In Paradise Season 7, Founder RESET the label - From The Bachelor To Brand Founder - Serena Pitt Is Living Her Own Reality
38 mins; May 01, 2024
Episode 255 - Brittany Lo - Founder & CEO Beia and Beautini - From Reality Television To Influencer Wisdom - Brittany Lo Makes Self Care Her Business
40 mins; April 24, 2024
Episode 254 - Rachel Liverman - Founder & CEO of Glowbar - From Manifestation to Mogul - Rachel Liverman Was Born To Glow
40 mins; April 17, 2024
Episode 253 - Devin McGhee Kirkland - Co-Founder & CEO Deon Libra - From Personal Tragedy To Communal Healing - Devin McGhee Kirkland Is Making Wellness Accessible
38 mins; March 27, 2024
Episode 252 - Michelle Larivee - Co-Founder & CEO WTHN - From Finance To Founder - For CEO Michelle Larivee, Healing Starts Within
29 mins; March 20, 2024
Episode 251 - Erica Metzger - Founder & Editor The Beauty Loop Newsletter & Virtual Beauty Closet - From Beauty Intern To Beauty Loop Editor - Erica Metzger Is Calling The Shots On Her Career Journey
40 mins; March 06, 2024
Episode 250 - Lance Patterson - Chief Executive Officer, Juice Beauty Inc - When a CEO Brings A Founder’s Vision to Life - Lance Patterson is the CEO Founders Trust
41 mins; February 21, 2024
Episode 249 - Chris Payne - Chief Executive Officer Jane Iredale - The Man On A Mission To Keep Skincare Safe - C-Suite Wisdom With the CEO of Jane Iredale
42 mins; February 07, 2024
Episode 248 - And The Listen Again Awards Go To… Revisiting Our Conversations with Shontay Lundy, Neil Scibelli and Ron Robinson
39 mins; January 31, 2024
Episode 247 - Dr. Jason Diamond - Founder The Diamond Face Institute - From Baseball To Beverly Hills: Dr. Jason Diamond Is Taking Hollywood Skincare Global
39 mins; January 03, 2024
Episode 246 - Lisa Lundy - Co Founder & CEO Complex Creatures - Baring It All For Healthy Breasts - Lisa Lundy Is Making Breast Health A Priority
39 mins; December 20, 2023
Episode 245 - Komel Caruso - Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, HerMD - Shattering Stigmas Around Menopause & Sexual Health Care - Komel Caruso is Giving Women The Space They Deserve
43 mins; December 13, 2023
Episode 244 - Ron Robinson - CEO & Founder, BeautyStat Cosmetics - When Innovator Meets Influencer - The Cosmetic Chemist With A Successful Social Media Following
36 mins; December 06, 2023
Episode 243 - Dr. Jennifer Linder - Board Certified Dermatologist, Founder of Linder Health - discover Dr. Linder’s passion for hyperpigmentation eradication
41 mins; November 22, 2023
Episode 242 - Alan D. Widgerow - Chief Scientific Officer Galderma, Head of Innovation Alastin - One Phone Call Can Change It All: Alan D. Widgerow Is Using Science To Sculpt The Future
34 mins; November 08, 2023
Episode 241 - Ian Michael Crumm - Esthetician, Co-host BeautyCurious Podcast - The Esthetician Who is Separating Facts From Fads - Ian Michael Crumm is Keeping it Beauty Curious
37 mins; November 01, 2023
Episode 240 - Giovanni Vaccaro - Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer at GLAMSQUAD - The Power of Putting Yourself Out There - Giovanni Vaccaro is Bringing Hospitality to The Beauty Business
32 mins; October 18, 2023
Episode 239 - Ian Mayer-Marszalek - Lead Colorist, National Corporate Trainer Schwarzkopf Professional - Carving Out A Niche In Full Color - Ian Mayer-Marszalek Wants You To Be Extra
32 mins; September 13, 2023
Episode 238 - Kia Ragland Director of Product Development, Kylie Cosmetics - The Product Developer With The Perfect Eye - Kia Ragland’s Star is Rising Fast
34 mins; August 30, 2023
Episode 237 - Neil Scibelli Makeup Artist & On-Air Beauty Expert - From New York Kids Radio To National Makeup Artist - Neil Scibelli Is Making His Passions Happen
42 mins; August 16, 2023
Episode 236 - Ndeye Peinda Digital Beauty Creator - From Bronx Educator to Beauty Influencer - Ndeye Peinda is Breaking The Beauty Mold
34 mins; August 02, 2023
Episode 235 - Monae Everett Celebrity Hairstylist, Author, & Diversity, Equity Inclusion Consultant - When The Hair Student Becomes The Celeb Stylist: Monae Everett is A Mentor on A Mission
34 mins; July 12, 2023
Episode 234 - Amy Chang - Skin, Hair & Health Conscious Content Creator - Finding Ourselves Is Over: It’s Time We Create Ourselves: Amy Chang Is Leading The Charge - WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY
41 mins; June 28, 2023
Episode 233 - Madison Headrick, Model, Founder & CEO of Care.e.on - From Catwalk to Clean Beauty CEO : Madison Headrick is Flying To New Heights - WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY
35 mins; June 14, 2023
Episode 232 - Amy Keller Laird Founder, CEO, Chief Brand & Creative Officer of Mental - From Magazine Editor to Mental Health Pioneer: Amy Keller Laird is Ready to Break the Stigma - WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY
44 mins; May 31, 2023
Episode 231 - Dr. Dustin Portela Dermatologist, Skincare and Health Influencer - Viral Fame & Fortune Cookies: Dr. Dustin Portela is Using Social Media to Empower and Educate - WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY
34 mins; May 24, 2023
Episode 230 - Teni Panosian Beauty Influencer & Co-Founder of Monday Born - From The Box Office to Blogging: Teni Panosian is Influencing With Authenticity - WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY
40 mins; May 10, 2023
Episode 229 - Dan Hodgdon Founder & CEO of Vegamour - A Holistic Approach To Haircare: Sustainability Is in Dan Hodgdon’s Roots - WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY
36 mins; April 19, 2023
Episode 228 - Sneha Narahalli Head of Product at Sephora - Moving The Needle Forward: Sneha Narahalli Talks Bias In Business - WHERE BRAINS MEETS BEAUTY
36 mins; April 05, 2023
Episode 227 - Paul Baek CEO of Matter of Fact - Creating with Compassion: Paul Baek’s Journey from KPOP Star to Skincare Entrepreneur - WHERE BRAINS MEETS BEAUTY
31 mins; March 22, 2023
Episode 226 - Mary van Praag CEO of Milani Cosmetics - From the Locker block to Los Angeles: Mary van Praag is Leading with Integrity | WHERE BRAINS MEETS BEAUTY
30 mins; March 08, 2023
Episode 225 - Denis Asamoah Co-Founder of FORVR Mood – The Mindset of a Successful Entrepreneur: Understanding there is No Job Too Big or Small
21 mins; February 22, 2023
Episode 224, Jill Scalamandre, CEO of Beekman 1802 – Ingredients for Success: Confidence, Kindness and Goat Milk | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
36 mins; February 08, 2023
Episode 223, Yanghee Paik, CEO and Co-Founder of Rael - From K-Pop to K-Beauty: The Journey of an Accidental Entrepreneur | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
25 mins; December 21, 2022
Episode 222, David Gaylord, Co-Founder of Bushbalm - Everywhere Skincare: How One Honeymoon Started a Successful Business | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
28 mins; December 14, 2022
Episode 221, Echo Sandburg, Chief Brand Officer of CP Skin Health - Embracing the Uncomfortable: Turning the “Wrong Time” into the Right Time | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
28 mins; December 07, 2022
Episode 220, Dr. Rolanda Wilkerson, Senior Director at Procter and Gamble - Empathy: The Secret Sauce to Being Effective as a Leader and Reaching Your Target Audience | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
26 mins; November 16, 2022
Episode 219, Lauren Berlingeri and Katie Kaps, Founders of HigherDOSE - The Power of Nature-Inspired Technologies : Elevating Your Health and Getting High, Naturally | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
32 mins; November 02, 2022
Episode 218, Dr. Michelle Henry, Board Certified Dermatologist - The Beauty in Uniqueness: Finding Your Own Type of Beautiful | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
40 mins; October 05, 2022
Episode 217, Chris Appleton, Celebrity Hairstylist/Global Creative Director of Color Wow and Gail Federici, CEO of Federici Brands - Passion Over Profit: Getting to the ROOT of Success | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
53 mins; September 21, 2022
Episode 216, Joanna Czech, Esthetician and Founder of Joanna Czech Skin Care - I am my Biggest Competitor: How to Get to the Top of Your Game | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
37 mins; September 07, 2022
Episode 215, Kim Bogash Training & Education Manager at HydraFacial - Head To Toe and The J.Lo Glow: How Your Energy Affects Personal and Professional Performance | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
33 mins; August 24, 2022
Episode 214, Brandon Brown, CEO of GRIN – Flirting with the limit | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
37 mins; August 10, 2022
Episode 213, Jamie Norwood, Co-founder of Stix - Starting Up | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
37 mins; August 03, 2022
Episode 212, Mally Roncal, Celebrity Makeup Artist, President & Creator of Mally Beauty - Radiating Your Inner be-YOU-ty | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
32 mins; July 27, 2022
Episode 211, Gina Kirschenheiter, star of The Real Housewives of Orange County, co-founder of CaraGala - Authenticity Has Many Faces | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
56 mins; July 07, 2022
Episode 210, Rebecca Boston, Chief Marketing Officer of True Botanicals - Every Step on your Journey Matters | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
29 mins; June 22, 2022
Episode 209, Lindsay McCormick, Founder and CEO, Bite Toothpaste Bits - Design for Life: Follow Your Happiness | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
33 mins; June 08, 2022
Episode 208, Shontay Lundy, Founder and CEO of Black Girl Sunscreen - Are You Willing to Risk It? | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
35 mins; May 25, 2022
Episode 207, Shannon Goldberg - Fill Up Your Cup — Living a Meaningful Life | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
32 mins; May 11, 2022
Episode 206, Alisa Lask, Chief Commercial Officer, Rion - The Master Plan is Planning Ahead | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®
17 mins; April 27, 2022