
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 17, 2022 • 53min
Rael - Raising The Standards Of Feminine Care With Leading K-Beauty Science ft. Yanghee Paik
Made for women, by women. Rael was co-founded by Yanghee Paik, who is on a mission to provide clean, sustainable and thoughtfully designed holistic personal care products for women. Rael ranges from organic, natural period care to skincare and personal hygiene products, quickly becoming the go-to brand for anyone searching for clean and effective solutions to their personal care needs. I’m so excited to sit down with Yanghee today to discuss just how Rael continues to empower women with better products.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 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 Rael:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comRael: @get_raelwww.getrael.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 2022 • 50min
ROWSE - Elevating Plant-Based Beauty And Channelling Mindfulness From People To Planet ft. Nuria Val & Gabriela Salord
ROWSE is a collection of elevated plant-based beauty with a purpose. Infusing organic, vegan and cruelty-free ingredients into daily life, founders Nuria Val and Gabriela Salord have created ROWSE with a dedication to celebrating the harmony between people and our planet. They collaborate with a purpose-driven community worldwide, encouraging exploration into the endless wonders of nature, and enabling creativity with adapting beauty routines. Tune in for a conversation you can’t 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 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, Nuria and Gabriela:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comNuria Val: @frecklesnurGabriela Salord: @gabrielasalordROWSE : @rowsebeautywww.rowse.coFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 3, 2022 • 54min
AAVRANI - Reimagining Ancient Indian Beauty Rituals With Modern Science ft. Rooshy Roy
Growing up as a first-generation American with Indian heritage, Rooshy Roy has embodied her cultural duality into skincare brand, AAVRANI. Combining her grandmother's Ayurvedic beauty secrets with clinically-proven, natural ingredients, Rooshy has brought the essence of ancient Indian rituals into everyday life. The perfect harmony between beauty and wellness, AAVRANI is a brand 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 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 Rooshy:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comRooshy Roy: @rooshyroyAAVRANI: @aavraniwww.aavrani.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 2021 • 55min
MAKE Beauty - Rebuilding A Cult Favorite Brand With A Creative Eye To The Future ft. Carrie Barber
Leveraging her passion and expertise as a highly sought-after creative director to help build some of the biggest beauty brands and retailers, Carrie Barber has set her visionary eye upon MAKE Beauty. MAKE is a makeup and skincare line designed for creative expression and with a cult following already in line, Carrie has relaunched the brand with a lean into modern science. I can’t wait for you all today to hear more about Carrie’s vision for the future of MAKE and her journey evolving as an entrepreneur. 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 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 Carrie:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comCarrie Barber: @carrie_barberMAKE Beauty: @makebeautyofficialwww.makebeauty.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 2021 • 1h 4min
The INKEY List - A New Generation Of Skincare Tailoring Your Beauty Routines ft. Colette Laxton & Mark Curry
Born from the belief that knowledge is power and driven by the commitment to guide their ever-growing community, Colette Laxton and Mark Curry founded The INKEY List. This is the ultimate transparent, efficacious and affordable skincare brand comprised of staple ingredients that have truly empowered customers to customize their skincare routines and I am so excited to share this episode with you all 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 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, Mark and Colette:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comMark Curry: @mark__curryColette Laxton: @colette_x_The INKEY List: @theinkeylistwww.theinkeylist.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 2021 • 51min
LATHER - Elevating Aromatherapy And Cultivating A Wellness Lifestyle For Over 20 Years ft. Emilie Hoyt
With over 20 years of working in wellness, aromatherapy and beauty, Emilie Davidson Hoyt channelled her passion for personal care into her company, LATHER. Carbon-neutral, naturally fragranced with essential oils and focused on sustainability, Emilie has created a truly pioneering brand in the immersion of aromatherapy in the ‘clean beauty’ movement.Tune in for more on just how she did it!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 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 LATHER:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comLATHER: @latherEmilie Hoyt: @emilie_d_hoytwww.lather.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 2021 • 59min
Sol de Janeiro - Celebrating Brazilian Beauty, Practicing Meditation And Creating Work-Life Boundaries ft. Heela Yang
Heela Yang is the CEO & co-founder of a brand I’m sure many of you have already stocked in your beauty wardrobe - Sol de Janeiro! Famed for their Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, Sol de Janeiro is a brand influenced by the self-love and body positivity so embedded in the Brazilian mindset couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. I absolutely can’t wait to share more about Heela’s journey so let’s get into it!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 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 Sol de Janeiro:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comSol de Janeiro: @soldejaneirowww.soldejaneiro.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 2021 • 1h 2min
Ellis Brooklyn - Taking A Side Hustle Full-Time And Pushing For Sustainable Fragrances ft. Bee Shapiro
Founded by The New York Times beauty columnist and chic mom, Bee Shapiro, Ellis Brooklyn is a fragrance and body care line instantly recognizable for its multi-layered, sensory aromas. It’s no mean feat balancing such an influential business with motherhood and journalism and yet somehow, Bee Shapiro manages to do it all. Keep listening to hear more!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 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 Bee:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comBee Shapiro: @beeshapiroEllis Brooklyn: @ellisbrooklynwww.ellisbrooklyn.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2021 • 50min
HUM Nutrition - Revolutionizing Inner Beauty And Empowering Consumers With Knowledge ft. Walter Faulstroh
Walter Faulstroh, CEO and co-founder of HUM Nutrition, has created cutting-edge products developed with leading experts in nutrition. Born out of a personal wellness journey, Walter quickly understood the vital connection between a healthy gut and skin, inspiring his business mindset that knowledge is power. With a mantra that health should be engaging, accessible and fun, this is one you’ve got to hear!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 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 HUM Nutrition:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comWalter Faulstroh: @waltpostHUM Nutrition: @humnutritionwww.humnutrition.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 2021 • 58min
GLAMGLOW - The Award-Winning Skincare Brand That Took Hollywood By Storm ft. Shannon Nuques
Co-founder of the multi-award-winning, prestige skincare brand GLAMGLOW, Shannon Nuques began her journey in search of the perfect skincare product for a few friends in Hollywood. Since then, GLAMGLOW has taken the world by storm and is now globally recognised for its fast-acting and innovative skincare staples. This is a story 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 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 Shannon:Akash Mehta: @mehta_aFable & Mane: @fableandmanewww.fableandmane.comShannon Nuques: @glamshannGLAMGLOW: @glamglowwww.glamglow.comFor more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com#foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.