Founded Beauty

Nikki DeRoest and Cerre Francis are the co-founders of Ciele Cosmetics, the game-changing line that debuted in August 2022 with SPF-driven makeup, certified ‘Clean at Sephora’. With 18 years in the industry as a makeup artist, Nikki has worked with A-listers including Bella Hadid and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, while Cerre is a beauty executive, developing some of the industry’s biggest makeup brands. Tune in for more on how they met, their motivation to launch an acne-safe brand and what’s next!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 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, Nikki & Cerre: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Nikki DeRoest: @nikkideroestCerre Francis: @cerrefCiele Cosmetics: @cielecosmeticswww.cielecosmetics.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.

Dr. Shawana Vali is a twice board-certified dermatologist with a total of 7 degrees, recognized globally for her expertise in medical wellness. As the founder and CEO of her medical wellness spa, LMS Wellness, as well as the world’s first experiential wellness center, By Dr Vali, she has been called ‘the woman behind the world’s most beautiful’. For more on her groundbreaking approach to personalized medicine and aesthetics, keep listening!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 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. Vali: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Dr. Vali: @bydrvaliwww.bydrvali.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.

Julia Haart is a fashion designer, entrepreneur, bestselling author and star of the Netflix series, My Unorthodox Life. She has relaunched her shapewear brand, +Body by Julia Haart, pushing the boundaries of industry norms of the relationship between beauty and comfort.Stay tuned as we discuss her journey from becoming a key figure in the fashion industry to founding her own brand and diving into the beauty 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 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 & Julia: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Julia Haart: @juliahaart+Body by Julia Haart: @bodybyjuliahaartwww.bodybyjuliahaart.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.

Catherine Magee is the co-founder and CEO of the sexual wellness brand, Playground. An industry leader launching with over 15 years of experience innovating intentionally designed products for women, Catherine has worked alongside co-founder and Chief Brand Advisor Christina Aguilera to spearhead a wider conversation on sexual pleasure and health.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 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 & Catherine: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Catherine Magee: @catherineamagee Playground: @hello.playground www.helloplayground.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.

Cat Deeley and Amanda Grossman are best friends turned co-founders of e11even, a unisex fragrance oil that was 11 years in the making and has just launched in Space NK.Cat is a leading presenter and British icon, nominated for 5 Emmys, Amanda is a celebrity and red carpet makeup artist working with the likes of Emma Watson, Tom Hiddleston and Sophie Turner, and together, they are an unstoppable duo. Tune in now for their 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 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, Cat & Amanda: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Cat Deeley: @catdeeley Amanda Grossman: @amanda.grossman e11even: @e11evenfragrance www.e11evenfragrance.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.

Sravya Adusumilli is the founder and CEO of Mango People, a makeup brand rooted in Ayurvedic principles and born from a personal struggle to find inclusive shade ranges. Mango People is Sephora’s first Ayurvedic-inspired makeup brand and innovates formulas from herbs, fruits and flora that have been used in India for centuries. Tune in to learn how Sravya pivoted from chemical engineering to launching a beauty brand of her own. 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 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 & Sravya: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Sravya Adusumilli: @sravyaadusumilli Mango People: @mangopeoplecosmetics www.mangopeopleofficial.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.

Amy Gordinier is the founder and CEO of Skinfix, the brand renowned for putting the skin barrier first and being an early pioneer of ‘cleanical’ beauty. She is also an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience working at L’Oréal, Coty and Estée Lauder Companies, where Jo Malone predicted that Amy would one day own a brand. Today Skinfix is a favourite among Sephora customers, recommended by dermatologists 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 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 & Amy: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Amy Gordinier: @amyegordinierSkinfix: @skinfixinc www.skinfix.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.

Pritika Swarup is an international model, fashion influencer, Columbia finance graduate and the founder and CEO of Prakti Beauty. A skincare brand embodying the duality of Pritika’s Indian heritage and American upbringing, Prakti Beauty represents today's vivacious generation; hybrids of cultures, heritages, experiences and dreams.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 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 & Pritika: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Pritika Swarup: @pritikaswarup Prakti Beauty: @praktibeauty www.praktibeauty.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.

Samantha Brett is the founder and CEO of the award-winning SPF brand instantly recognizable for its sleek lilac packaging that took Instagram by storm: Naked Sundays. During Samantha’s career as a breaking news reporter, she saw two colleagues experience skin cancer and decided to create a sunscreen that could go over makeup and offer the highest protection. Enter Naked Sundays’ instant cult favorite SPF 50+ mist and the rest was history. 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 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 & Samantha: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Samantha Brett: @samantha_brett Naked Sundays: @naked_sundays www.nakedsundays.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.

Licensed esthetician, K-beauty and skincare expert and one of the first guests to feature on Founded Beauty, Alicia Yoon is the founder and CEO of Peach & Lily and Peach Slices.A leading influence in the popularization of Korean beauty, Alicia developed a passion for skincare when she experienced struggles with eczema and went on to launch her own brands combining actives used in Western science with Korean skincare techniques and botanicals. 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 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 & Alicia: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Alicia Yoon: @aliciayoon212 Peach & Lily: @peachandlily Peach Slices: @peach_slices www.peachandlily.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.