
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

Dec 5, 2022 • 45min
BeautyStat - The Cosmetic Chemist Behind The Industry's Biggest Beauty Innovations ft. Ron Robinson
A veteran cosmetic chemist, Ron Robinson is the founder and CEO of BeautyStat, a beauty insider agency, and now his own brand, BeautyStat Cosmetics. With over 20 years of experience innovating bestselling beauty products for some of the biggest global brands including the likes of Estée Lauder, L’Oréal, Clinique and Revlon, Ron was one of the first to recognise the need for online beauty content and insider expertise with BeautyStat. 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 & Ron: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Ron Robinson: @ronrobinsoncosmeticchemist BeautyStat: @beautystat www.beautystat.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 1, 2022 • 1h 1min
Caliray & Urban Decay - The Beauty Industry Veteran Behind A New Wave Of Clean Beauty ft. Wende Zomnir
Wende Zomnir is the founding partner of one of the industry’s favorite makeup brands, Urban Decay and to the delight of beauty lovers everywhere, the founder of a new brand, Caliray. The perfect concoction of clean beauty and wellness, Caliray is a bold love letter to California. From its vibrant, sunset-inspired packaging and focus on sustainable standards, Wende has once again created a brand with unmatched energy and purpose. 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 & Wende: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Wende Zomnir: @wendezomnir Caliray: @caliray Urban Decay: @urbandecaycosmetics www.caliraybeauty.com www.urbandecay.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.

Nov 28, 2022 • 59min
MaryRuth Organics - The Wellness Journey That Launched A Bestselling Supplement Brand ft. MaryRuth Ghiyam
Nutritional consultant, certified health educator and chef, MaryRuth Ghiyam is the founder of MaryRuth Organics, a family-friendly wellness brand that offers herbal supplements, sprays and gummies - tools to empower people to support their own health. MaryRuth truly embodies the brand philosophy to ‘move forward every day’ and has created an invaluable personal touch that remains in every aspect of the brand. 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 & MaryRuth:Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com MaryRuth Ghiyam: @maryruthorganics www.maryruthorganics.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.

Nov 24, 2022 • 1h 7min
Vegamour - The Vegan Haircare Brand Propelling Clean Beauty Through Net Zero Carbon ft. Dan Hodgdon
Dan Hodgdon is the CEO and co-founder of Vegamour, a vegan haircare brand offering a holistic approach to beauty, innovating at the junction between botany and technology. Focusing on wild-harvested, organic plant actives that outperform chemicals and importantly, provide fair trade opportunities, Vegamour is the epitome of beauty giving back and raises the expectations of sustainability beyond a clean beauty label. 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 & Dan:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comDan Hodgdon: @danielhodgdonVegamour: @vegamourwww.vegamour.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.

Nov 21, 2022 • 45min
Sali Hughes x Revolution - The British Beauty Journalist Democratizing Skincare And Modernizing Regimes ft. Sali Hughes
Working in the beauty industry for over 30 years as a journalist, presenter and broadcaster, Sali Hughes is a British beauty icon.Sali has now created her own skincare line in collaboration with Revolution Beauty, dubbed the ‘jeans and white t-shirt’ of skincare. Tune in to discover more about how Sali has focused on democratising beauty, co-founding the charity, Beauty Banks and empowering through insight. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe 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 & Sali:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comSali Hughes: @salihughesRevolution Skincare: @revolutionskincarewww.revolutionbeauty.com/uk/en/skincare/sali-hughes.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.

Nov 17, 2022 • 56min
Boy Smells - The Cult Favorite Candle Brand Debuting Fine Fragrances And Transcending The Gender Binary ft. Matthew Herman
Matthew Herman is the co-founder of Boy Smells, a candle and fragrance brand celebrated for its distinct, ‘genderful’ scents and aesthetic that have gained cult status.Stay tuned as we discuss just how Boy Smells has made loving your identity a beauty ritual of its own, where Matthew’s love for beauty began and the brand’s recent launch into Sephora!If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe 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 & Matthew:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comMatthew Herman: @matthew_r_hermanBoy Smells: @boy__smellswww.boysmells.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.

Nov 14, 2022 • 57min
Bloomeffects - The Skincare Brand Formulating With The British Royal Family's Favorite Tulips ft. Kim Van Haaster
Kim Van Haaster is the CEO and co-founder of Bloomeffects, a botanical skincare line uniquely formulated with the Dutch tulip.As one of the largest exporters of tulips, Kim’s family has even supplied the British Royal Family with their flower bulbs. For more on how Kim created the first-ever brand to offer field-to-face skincare with such a unique ingredient, make sure you tune in!If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe 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 & Kim:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comKim Van Haaster: @kimmivanhaasterBloomeffects: @bloomeffectswww.bloomeffects.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.

Nov 10, 2022 • 53min
54 Thrones - The Beauty Brand Paying Homage To The 54 Nations Of The African Continent ft. Christina Funke Tegbe
Christina Funke Tegbe is the founder of the clean beauty brand, 54 Thrones, inspired by the rich cultures and beauty of Africa.Pivoting from her career in corporate consulting, Christina travelled across the continent, determined to learn more about her Nigerian heritage and cultural beauty routines. Tune in as we discuss her journey with 54 Thrones so far, from being part of the Sephora Accelerate Program to appearing on Shark Tank!If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe 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 & Christina:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comChristina Funke Tegbe: @funke_tegbe54 Thrones: @54throneswww.54thrones.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 2022 • 48min
Spotlight Oral Care - The Leading Dentists In Ireland Advancing Planet-Friendly Dental Care ft. Dr Vanessa Creaven
Dentist and co-founder of Spotlight Oral Care, Dr Vanessa Creaven is on a mission to create the best oral health products. With Vanessa’s firsthand insight into her dental patients' and customers' needs and wants, the brand has provided a customised experience for the best oral health from home. Stay with us as we learn how they’ve gone from strength to strength to the forefront of the industry. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe 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 & Vanessa:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comDr Vanessa Creaven: @vanessacreavenSpotlight Oral Care: @spotlight_oral_carewww.spotlightoralcare.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 2022 • 1h 1min
Joanna Czech - How A Renowned Esthetician And Skincare Guru Became A Celebrity Skin Savior ft. Joanna Czech
Renowned skincare expert and one of the most sought-after celebrity facialists, Joanna Czech is now also the founder and CEO of her own skincare range. Joanna created her range of skincare products to tackle different climates and skincare concerns - with her distinct, premium aesthetic. With a 6 month waitlist for her skincare studio and booming online store, Joanna is showing no signs of slowing down.If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe 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 & Joanna:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comJoanna Czech: @joannaczechofficialwww.joannaczech.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.