
Founded Beauty
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Jan 9, 2023 • 51min
RŌZ - The Celebrity Hairstylist Behind The Plant-Forward Hair Essentials Rooted In Nature ft. Mara Roszak
Mara Roszak is a celebrity hairstylist and founder of her brand RŌZ, pronounced ‘rose’, a curated line of essentials for hair at its best. Launching with a single hero product in 2021, the Santa Lucia Styling Oil, RŌZ highlights the importance of simplifying routines with fewer products doing more. With Mara’s ode to her upbringing among nature showcased in RŌZ’s commitment to environmental preservation, this is a must-hear story! 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 and Thursday 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 & Mara: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Mara Roszak: @mararoszak RŌZ: @rozhair www.rozhair.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 5, 2023 • 53min
Hanni - The Brand Philosophy Advancing Body Care Into The Conversation Around Shaving ft. Leslie Tessler
Leslie Tessler is the founder and CEO of Hanni, a beauty tools line centred on the belief that the first step to great skin is a great shave. Incorporating her personal philosophy of positivity into the brand, Leslie has transformed what was once a chore for women into a self-care ritual. Today, Hanni has become the first razor brand to be carried by Sephora and shows no signs of slowing down. 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 and Thursday 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 & Leslie: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Leslie Tessler: @leslietessler Hanni: @hannismooth www.heyhanni.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 3, 2023 • 1h 5min
Novomins - The Neuroscientists And Serial Entrepreneurs Shaking Up The Vitamin World ft. Dr Peter McQuillan, Akil Memishi & Valerie Stark
Dr Peter McQuillan, Akil Memishi and Valerie Stark are the brains behind Novomins: a delicious range of nutritional gummies for both adults and kids. Novomins was formed with a 360 approach to health and safety with Peter’s expertise in dental surgery and Akil’s experience in drug safety and pharmacology. However, when Valerie joined and created the Women’s Bio Balance gummy, Novomins launched a first-of-its-kind supplement, carving a new path 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 and Thursday 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, Peter & Valerie: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.comDr Peter McQuillan: @drpetermcquillanValerie Stark: @valeriyastarkNovomins: @novominsnutritionwww.novomins.comFollow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 2022 • 51min
OUI The People - Elevating The Shaving Category And Reshaping Body Care Into An Inclusive Space ft. Karen Young
Karen Young is the founder and CEO of OUI The People, the beauty brand educating on the sustainability of safety razors and advocating the impact of beauty on culture.Discovering that the shaving industry catered largely to men only, Karen made it a point to build an inclusive community at the core of the brand: OUI The People, formerly known as OUI, is designed to reflect their ‘People’ of all identities and backgrounds. Tune in now!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 and Thursday 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 & Karen: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Karen Young: @hammockshightea OUI The People: @ouithepeople www.ouithepeople.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 2022 • 34min
Shani Darden - How A Skincare Maven Became Hollywood's Best-Kept Secret For Red Carpet Skin ft. Shani Darden
Leading aesthetician Shani Darden is an A-list favorite and founder of her namesake brand, Shani Darden Skincare. Drawing from her years of experience training under a highly-esteemed dermatologist, Shani began formulating custom products for her celebrity clients, including her much-loved Retinol Reform serum. With her year-long waiting list for appointments and global launches, you don’t want to miss Shani’s story!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 and Thursday 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 & Shani: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Shani Darden: @shanidarden www.shanidarden.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 2022 • 38min
Susanne Kaufmann – The Natural Skincare Pioneer And Expert Establishing Alpine Botanicals in Modern Beauty ft. Susanne Kaufmann
Wellness expert and founder of her namesake brand, Susanne Kaufmann is a global pioneer in natural, sustainable skincare. First launching the brand as an in-house spa range for her family hotel in Austria, Susanne Kaufmann has quickly become a household name, with her holistic approach to beauty, homage to her culture and commitment to sustainability continuing to resonate with beauty lovers everywhere.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 and Thursday 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 & Susanne: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Susanne Kaufmann: @susannekaufmann_ www.susannekaufmann.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 2022 • 1h 4min
Refy - The Influencer Brand That Redefined The Category And Became A Beauty Favorite ft. Jess Hunt
Jess Hunt, model and influencer, discusses the success of her beauty brand Refy and how they redefined beauty. They talk about the birth of their flagship product, the journey to get their brand into Sephora, methods of customer interaction on social media, and the importance of retail partnerships. They also touch on personal recommendations like TV shows and books.

Dec 15, 2022 • 46min
Hair by Sam McKnight - The Legendary Hairstylist Defining Beauty Through The Decades ft. Sam McKnight
Today I’m sitting down with one of the most influential and celebrated hair stylists in the world, Sam McKnight. Launching his Hair by Sam McKnight range in 2017, each product expresses styles that have become synonymous with his most signature looks. Join us as we discuss the most iconic moments over his career, from his 200+ cover shoots for Vogue to being the personal hairstylist to Princess Diana.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 and Thursday 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 & Sam: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Sam McKnight: @sammcknight1 Hair by Sam McKnight: @hairbysammcknight www.sammcknight.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 2022 • 50min
Violette FR - The French Beauty Guru Leading Cosmetics Giants And Curating Her Own Brand ft. Violette Serrat
French makeup artist and creative director for Guerlain makeup, Violette Serrat is also the founder and CEO of her own namesake brand, Violette FR. A multicategory vegan beauty brand with makeup, skincare, fragrance AND haircare, it actually comes as no surprise when we look at Violette’s incredible career - she’s worked at the likes of Sephora, Estée Lauder and Dior - she is the definition of a beauty guru. 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 and Thursday 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 & Violette: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Violette Serrat: @violette_fr www.violettefr.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 2022 • 51min
The Organic Pharmacy - The Holistic Pharmacist Who Pioneered The Organic Beauty Movement ft. Margo Marrone
In today’s episode, I sit down with Margo Marrone; a pharmacist with a huge passion for homeopathy and nutrition, pioneer of clean skincare and co-founder of The Organic Pharmacy. Offering a 360 approach to holistic wellness with personalised assessments and treatments in her London-based clinic, Margo’s ‘nature with nurture’ approach throughout her 20 years of The Organic Pharmacy has been truly groundbreaking in the wellness space. 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 and Thursday 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 & Margo: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Margo Marrone: @margomarrone The Organic Pharmacy: @theorganicpharmacy www.theorganicpharmacy.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.