
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

Aug 22, 2022 • 51min
Forvr Mood - The Beauty YouTuber Igniting The Wellbeing Space ft. Jackie Aina
Entrepreneur, activist and content creator, Jackie Aina is also the founder of the incredible lifestyle brand, Forvr Mood. Comprising a range of fragrances in wellbeing collections, Forvr Mood is rewriting the narrative around women of colour, and providing self-care and luxury in a space that Jackie describes as a love letter to each other and ourselves.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 & Jackie:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comJackie Aina: @jackieainaForvr Mood: @forvrmoodwww.forvrmood.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 2022 • 45min
HIGHR Collective - Reimagining The Lip-Wear Category With A Higher Purpose ft. Molly Hart
Introducing a range of sustainable lipsticks made for the modern conscious woman, Molly Hart is the founder of HIGHR Collective.Molly had a huge insight into clean beauty through her 15 years of experience in the industry before motherhood truly transformed her passion. Tune in as we learn all about the driving force behind her B corp-certified brand. 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 & Molly:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comMolly Hart: @mollyehartHIGHR Collective: @highrcollectivewww.highrcollective.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 2022 • 1h 5min
Crown Affair - Building A Mindful Hair Care Brand And Connecting Women In Business ft. Dianna Cohen
Founder and CEO of the haircare brand Crown Affair, Dianna Cohen is out to evolve haircare into a well-being ritual. Dianna launched Crown Affair just weeks before the pandemic began after realising the need for education and guidance around haircare - both from years of providing her friends with advice and the huge shift in the industry to beauty from home. 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 & Dianna:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comDianna Cohen: @diannacohenCrown Affair: @crownaffairwww.crownaffair.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 2022 • 1h 12min
Floral Street - How A Beauty Industry Powerhouse Made Clean Fragrances Bloom ft. Michelle Feeney
Michelle Feeney is the founder of the British fragrance brand, Floral Street. Determined to challenge and stimulate the beauty industry with sustainable practices, Floral Street is paving the way for eco-conscious fragrance journeys.Having been at the forefront of some of the world’s largest beauty brands, from MAC at Estée Lauder Companies to St. Tropez, Michelle is truly an industry trailblazer and I cannot wait to share our conversation with you all.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 & Michelle:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comMichelle Feeney: @michelle_feeney_Floral Street: @floralstreet_www.floralstreet.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 2022 • 55min
Frank Body - From Homemade Coffee Scrub To Global Phenomenon Brewing Body Positivity ft. Bree Johnson
Bree Johnson is the co-founder of the Australian beauty brand, Frank Body, said to be ‘the most fun you can have in the bathroom’. Widely adored for its famous coffee body scrub, fun packaging and upfront approach to beauty, Frank Body is now a household staple.With the brand now nearing its 10th anniversary, Bree has brought a new wave of energy into championing body positivity - you won’t want to miss this conversation so 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 & Bree:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comBree Johnson: @bree_take_twoFrank Body: @frank_bodwww.frankbody.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 4, 2022 • 53min
Nykaa - Leading India's Biggest Beauty Retailer Into The Future Of E-Commerce ft. Anchit Nayar
Anchit Nayar is the CEO of E-Commerce Beauty at Nykaa, India’s biggest destination for beauty and wellness. Alongside his mother and Nykaa’s founder, Falguni, and his twin sister, Adwaita, Anchit is pioneering the future of e-commerce in South Asia.Tune in as we discuss how Nykaa has expanded to triple-digit revenue growth during the pandemic and just how Anchit has spearheaded the company’s strategy to success.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 & Nykaa:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comNykaa: @mynykaawww.nykaa.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 2022 • 47min
JVN Hair - From Queer Eye's Grooming Expert To A Haircare Industry Icon ft. Jonathan Van Ness
Hairstylist, activist, New York Times bestselling author, host of the Getting Curious podcast and star of Queer Eye, Jonathan Van Ness is now also the founder of his own haircare line, JVN Hair. Encouraging everyone to find their best ‘hair self’ with a gender-neutral and performance-driven line, JVN has been on every beauty lover’s radar and looks to propel inclusivity in the industry even further.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 & Jonathan:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comJonathan Van Ness: @jvnJVN Hair: @jvnhairwww.jvnhair.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 2022 • 48min
Hyper Skin - Pivoting From A Law Career To Representing Multiculturalism In Skincare ft. Desiree Verdejo
Desiree Verdejo is the CEO and founder of Hyper Skin, a results-oriented skincare brand designed to treat dark spots for all skin tones. Seeking a solution for her own skin concerns, Desiree set out to address the major lack of diversity in the beauty space and speak directly to an under-targeted audience. Trust me when I say the hype is REAL, so 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 & Desiree:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comDesiree Verdejo: @desiree.verdejoHyper Skin: @hyperskinwww.hyperskin.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 2022 • 1h 1min
Nopalera - The Musician Behind The First High-End Mexican Botanicals Brand ft. Sandra Velasquez
Sandra Velasquez is the founder of Nopalera, a premium bath and body line celebrating the rich culture of Mexico. Inspired by the nopal cactus, the brand is a trailblazer in crediting Mexican producers and their valuable expertise. Nopalera is the first-ever Latinx-owned skincare brand to have launched in Nordstrom - not to mention during the pandemic too - so Sandra’s story is one you don’t want to miss!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 & Sandra:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comSandra Velasquez: @officialslvNopalera: @nopalera.cowww.nopalera.coFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 2022 • 57min
Common Heir - The Clean Beauty Veterans Pioneering Plastic-Free Beauty ft. Cary Lin & Angela Ubias
Redefining classic beauty and re-evaluating our impact on the environment, Cary Lin and Angela Ubias are the founders of the sustainable skincare brand Common Heir. Common Heir aims to eliminate waste by going plastic-free and using biodegradable formulas, seeking to treat our skin and earth as one and reimagine traditions that will be passed on to future generations. 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, Cary & Angela:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comCary Lin: @carylinAngela Ubias: @angelamubiasCommon Heir: @commonheirwww.commonheir.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.