
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

Jun 13, 2022 • 56min
The Good Mineral - The Mathematician Taking A Grassroots Approach Into Kickstarting A Beauty Brand ft. Ego Iwegbu
Co-founded by sisters Ego and Natasha Iwegbu, The Good Mineral is a range of ‘makeup as skincare’, with the ethos that beauty should be easy and authentic. As a mathematics graduate of King’s College London, Ego always dreamt of starting her own business and went on to own 9 salons across the UK and South Africa before launching The Good Mineral in 2021 with a grassroots process to carefully develop their formulations. 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 & Ego:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comEgo Iwegbu: @egoiwegbuThe Good Mineral: @thegoodmineralwww.thegoodmineral.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 2022 • 1h 4min
Tenoverten - A New Era Of Nail Care Shaped By Eco-Conscious Beauty And At-Home Rituals ft. Nadine Abramcyk & Adair Ilyinsky
Nadine Abramcyk, Adair Ilyinsky and Jaclyn Ferber are the co-founders of tenoverten, a modern chain of nail salons and now, a curated range of hand and foot care essentials. On a mission to make luxury nail care more functional, accessible and elevated, they stand by their ‘10 commitments’ to conscious beauty and a focus on ‘less is more’ both in our physical and mental space. 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, Nadine, Adair & Jaclyn:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comNadine Abramcyk: @nadine.abramcykAdair Ilyinsky: @adairgoodJaclyn Ferber: @jacferberTenoverten: @tenovertenwww.tenoverten.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6, 2022 • 1h 9min
BYBI - Entering The Carbon Negative Skincare Space And Propelling The Future Of Clean Beauty ft. Elsie Rutterford & Dominika Minarovic
Elsie Rutterford and Dominika Minarovic are the founders of BYBI, a skincare brand on a mission to bring climate-conscious products to the masses.They marry superfood with science and formulate all products in-house with upcycled ingredients and an internal auditing system to regulate its sustainability. With a goal to become the first carbon-negative beauty brand, BYBI is truly setting the standard for 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, Elsie & Dominika:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comElsie Rutterford: @elsiejrutterfordDominika Minarovic: @dominika_bybiBYBI: @bybibeautywww.bybi.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2, 2022 • 53min
111SKIN - The Expert-Led Clinical Brand Leading Innovation In Luxury Skincare ft. Dr. Yannis & Eva Alexandrides
Led by science, driven by clinical expertise and formulated for efficacy, 111SKIN was founded by the renowned Dr. Yannis Alexandrides and Eva Alexandrides. With the synergy between Dr. Yannis’ 20 years of expert surgical knowledge and Eva’s creative vision, 111SKIN is a pioneer in clinical skincare, bridging the gap between the Harley Street practice and skincare at 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, Dr. Yannis & Eva:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comDr. Yannis Alexandrides: @dryannisofficialEva Alexandrides: @eva111skinwww.111skin.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2022 • 1h 3min
Luna Magic - Jumping Into The Shark Tank And Celebrating Multicultural Beauty ft. Mabel & Shaira Frias
Mabel and Shaira Frias are the sister founders of Luna Magic, a beauty and lifestyle brand inspired by the rich cultures and music of the Caribbean & Latin America, the hustle and bustle of New York and the glamour of Los Angeles. You might remember Mabel and Shaira from Shark Tank where they impressed the sharks with their success in retail and studied approach, an example of the combined talents they’ve fused into Luna Magic today.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 and Luna Magic:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comMabel Frias: @mabel.frias.xoLuna Magic: @lunamagicbeautywww.lunamagic.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 2022 • 1h 23min
Hello - Refreshing The Billion-Dollar Oral Care Industry With The First Naturally Friendly Brand ft. Craig Dubitsky
Lifelong entrepreneur Craig Dubitsky is the founder of Hello Products, the world’s first ‘naturally friendly’ oral care brand. Trademarking the friendliest word he could think of - ‘hello’ - Craig is bringing personality, aesthetics AND performance to a $40 billion category. With Hello now hailed by Inc. as being one of the best places to work, Craig has put a smile on the face of the beauty industry and redefined the ‘personal’ in personal care. 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 and Craig:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comCraig Dubitsky: @hello.founderHELLO: @helloproducts | @helloproducts_ukwww.hello-products.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2022 • 51min
True Botanicals - Sourcing Regenerative Ingredients And Accelerating A Mission Of Non-Toxic Beauty ft. Hillary Peterson
Founder of the luxury skincare brand True Botanicals, Hillary Peterson is an industry trailblazer, on a mission to deliver clean beauty without the risk of exposure to toxins.After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, Hillary took a serious look into how she could better support her health and set out to create True Botanicals as the world’s first-ever ‘made-safe’ certified skincare brand, using only the most potent and pure plant actives. 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 and True Botanicals:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comTrue Botanicals: @truebotanicalswww.truebotanicals.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 2022 • 45min
DERMAFLASH - The Broker Turned Entrepreneur Reinventing A New Beauty Category ft. Dara Levy
When Dara Levy pivoted from her career as a broker to owner of a med-spa, where she first created DERMAFLASH, she transformed the demand for the treatment and its results into a more accessible service.DERMAFLASH is the first-ever at-home dermaplaning device, disrupting the skincare industry and cementing Dara as a leading force in beauty. 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 and DERMAFLASH:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comDERMAFLASH: @dermaflashwww.dermaflash.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 2022 • 55min
Aromatherapy Associates - Putting Sustainability First In A Fast-Growing Wellness Economy ft Anna Teal
Anna Teal is the global CEO of award-winning brand Aromatherapy Associates, leading the home spa and wellness space. Founded upon the holistic practice of using natural oils to enhance wellbeing, Anna has enhanced the brand even further into a sensory journey.With over 20 years in the beauty industry, Anna has created new capsule collections of treatments, igniting conversations on the growing importance of aromatherapy. 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 and Anna:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comAnna Teal: @aniatealAromatherapy Associates: @aromatherapyassociateswww.aromatherapyassociates.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 2022 • 51min
Carbon Theory - Marking The Return Of The Bar Soap And Reviving Cult Favorite Ingredients ft. Philip Taylor
Carbon Theory is a breakthrough skincare line founded by Philip Taylor, who started crafting his product range from his kitchen sink. Forbes-featured and customer-driven, Carbon Theory is hailed for its bestselling Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Breakout Control Cleansing Bar. With the ethos of performance first, Carbon Theory is a brand on the rise and Philip’s journey is one you’ll want to know all about.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 and Philip:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comPhilip Taylor: @soapdogtaylorCarbon Theory: @carbontheorywww.carbontheory.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.