
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

Apr 27, 2023 • 52min
Act+Acre - The Wellness Brand Dedicated To Skincare As Scalp Care And Challenging Formulation Standards ft. Helen Reavey & Colm Mackin
Helen Reavey and Colm Mackin are the co-founders of Act+Acre, a wellness brand dedicated to the health of the scalp and hair. Discovering common haircare issues during her career as a fashion and celebrity hairstylist, Helen joined forces with her husband Colm and developed a patented Cold Processed® technique for optimal scalp health. Tune in to learn more about Act+Acre, their breakthrough technology and how scalp care has become a category of its 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 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, Helen & Colm: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Helen Reavey: @helenreavey Colm Mackin: @colmmackin Act+Acre: @actandacre www.actandacre.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.

Apr 24, 2023 • 32min
Spencer Lauren PR - The PR Guru Growing An Agency From The Ground Up And Expanding The Beauty Space ft. Spencer Lauren
Spencer Lauren is the founder of Spencer Lauren PR, an agency specialising in beauty, fashion and everything in between.Starting out without any PR experience, Spencer worked her way up from assistant to beauty director for a larger firm before deciding to start her own. Tune in now to discover how she got started, her work with over 40 brands across her career, and just how she made her leap of faith. 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 & Spencer: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Spencer Lauren: @spencerlauren Spencer Lauren PR: @spencerlaurenpr www.spencerlauren.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.

Apr 20, 2023 • 35min
FEKKAI - The Haircare Industry Icon Leading The Future Of Sustainable Salon-Professional Products ft. Frédéric Fekkai
Frédéric Fekkai is one of the most acclaimed hairstylists and founders in the industry, shaping the global beauty landscape for almost three decades.Since the relaunch of his brand in 2018, Frédéric has continued his mission to evolve the haircare space with a renewed brand philosophy of ‘clean without compromise’. Join us as we discuss green circle salons, how FEKKAI aims to eliminate carbon emissions and just how Frédéric Fekkai became synonymous with luxury haircare.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 & Frédéric: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Frédéric Fekkai: @fredericfekkai FEKKAI: @fekkai www.fekkai.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.

Apr 17, 2023 • 49min
Oh My Cream - The French Clean Beauty Concept Store Reimagining Personal Shopping Experiences ft. Juliette Levy-Cohen
Juliette Levy-Cohen is the founder of the French beauty concept store, Oh My Cream. A one-stop shop for all things beauty, Oh My Cream offers a huge range of curated products from the most cutting-edge brands in the industry.With 22 stores in France and two brand new locations in London, each providing a signature, intimate personal shopping experience, Juliette has truly paved the way towards a new generation of beauty retail.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 & Juliette: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Juliette Levy-Cohen: @juliettelevycohen Oh My Cream: @ohmycreamwww.ohmycream.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.

Apr 13, 2023 • 56min
Here We Flo - The Eco-Friendly Period Care And Sexual Health Brand Combating Social Taboos ft. Tara Chandra & Susan Allen
Tara Chandra and Susan Allen are the founders and best friends behind Here We Flo, a line of organic and eco-friendly menstruation products. Join us as we discuss how they got started as graduates, their brand mission to support marginalized communities, their Sky Zero Footprint Fund Award and their fun take on period dramas with a Bridgerton-inspired TV commercial.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 & Here We Flo: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Here We Flo: @hereweflowww.hereweflo.co 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.

Apr 11, 2023 • 43min
Seabody - The Next-Gen Wellness Brand Unlocking The Potency Of Ocean Plants With Zero-Waste Biotechnology ft. Helena McMahon
Helena McMahon is the co-founder of Seabody, a modern Irish brand formulating the next generation of plant-based beauty. Seabody is the first-ever brand in Europe to develop a zero-waste beauty and wellness brand from seaweed, harnessing Helena’s unmatched expertise in biotech, molecular medicine and natural science. Dive in to uncover how she plans to take the industry to the next level.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 & Seabody: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Seabody: @_seabody www.seabody.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.

Apr 6, 2023 • 52min
PillowtalkDerm - How Social Media's Favorite Board-Certified Dermatologist Established Trust And Transparency In Skincare ft. Dr Shereene Idriss
Dr Shereene Idriss is the board-certified dermatologist behind PillowtalkDerm, a line of science-backed solutions for achieving your best skin. Sharing her expertise in skincare with her legion of social media followers or ‘Skin Nerds’, PillowtalkDerm was met with huge acclaim. Tune in as we discuss her journey from dermatology to content creation, to becoming the founder of her own 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 & Dr Shereene: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Dr Shereene Idriss: @shereeneidriss PillowtalkDerm: @pillowtalkderm www.pillowtalkderm.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.

Apr 3, 2023 • 47min
A.P. CHEM - The Chronic Illness Journey That Stimulated A Path To Wellness Through Psychedelic Medicine ft. Sandra Statz & Dr Sherwin Parikh
Sandra Statz and Dr Sherwin Parikh are the co-founders of A.P. CHEM, an age-decelerating skincare brand exploring Alt-Pharma and alternative sciences following Sandra’s chronic illness diagnosis. A.P. CHEM brings together the expertise of a beauty industry veteran with over 15 years of experience working for the likes of La Mer, Clinique and Guerlain, and a leading board-certified dermatologist, drawing upon Ayurvedic traditions to inform on skin 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 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 & A.P. CHEM: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com A.P. CHEM: @apchembeauty www.apchembeauty.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.

Mar 30, 2023 • 1h 7min
Gee Beauty - The Founder Family Modernizing Beauty Experiences And Growing A Cult Cosmetics Line ft. Celene, Miriam, Natalie and Steph Gee
Miriam and her three daughters, Celene, Natalie and Steph Gee are the incredible founders behind Gee Beauty, a modern beauty destination for best-in-class products, treatments and experiences.Launching in 2005 as one of the few businesses focusing on brow treatments, Gee Beauty continues that drive for innovation today with beauty solutions - join us as we learn how they’ve grown their business, their best skincare tips and what’s coming up 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 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, Celene, Miriam, Natalie & Steph: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Celene Gee: @celenegeebeauty Miriam Gee: @miriamgeebeauty Natalie Gee: @natgeebeauty Steph Gee: @stephgeebeauty Gee Beauty: @geebeauty www.geebeauty.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.

Mar 27, 2023 • 54min
Mauli Rituals - The Wellbeing Experts Harnessing Ayurvedic Principles Devoted To Inner Beauty And Outer Radiance ft. Anita Kaushal
Celebrating ancient Ayurvedic healing traditions, Anita Kaushal is the co-founder of Mauli Rituals. A collection of plant-based blends for the skin, hair, body, and mind, Mauli Rituals is committed to purity, performance and wellbeing. Together with her co-founder and husband, Bittu, Anita has placed a huge focus on intention within Mauli Rituals, with each ingredient seeking to empower a life of balance. 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 & Anita: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Anita Kaushal: @anitakaushal14 Mauli Rituals: @maulirituals www.maulirituals.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.