
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

Mar 23, 2023 • 43min
Renée Rouleau Skin Care - The Hustler Mentality Behind The Celebrity Esthetician Brand Reinventing Personalised Skincare ft. Renée Rouleau
Renée Rouleau, Hollywood's favorite esthetician, shares her 30+ years of skincare expertise and the hustler mentality behind her personalized skincare brand. Topics include building a skincare empire, personal growth, mindful eating, and uplifting the team for business success.

Mar 20, 2023 • 47min
Virtue - The Groundbreaking Protein Technology Regenerating The Haircare Space ft. Melisse Shaban
Melisse Shaban is the founder and CEO of Virtue Labs and its technology-focused haircare brand, Virtue.With over 30 years in brand marketing, product development and retail operations, Melisse saw an opportunity in a groundbreaking piece of technology - a source of protein originally developed to treat battlefield wounds - and since then, has truly taken biotech beauty to new heights. 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 & Melisse: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Melisse Shaban: @melisseshaban Virtue Labs: @virtuelabs www.virtuelabs.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 16, 2023 • 1h 10min
Grown Alchemist - The Brand And Product Development Expert Harnessing Modern Alchemy With Clean Chemistry ft. Jeremy Muijs
Jeremy Muijs is the co-founder of Grown Alchemist, a clean beauty brand inspired by the power of botanicals and rooted in the alchemy of science.With their groundbreaking research into the power of natural ingredients for improved skin health, Grown Alchemist has been spearheading the way for cosmetic chemistry since its launch in 2004, today recognised as a leader in the growing intersection of wellness and beauty. 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 & Grown Alchemist: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Grown Alchemist: @grownalchemist www.grownalchemist.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 13, 2023 • 48min
The Feelist - The Influencer Elevating Beauty Routines Through Feel-Good Plant-Based Skincare ft. Shea Marie
One of the world’s top influencers leading the social media game since before Instagram began, Shea Marie is also the founder and CEO of the plant-powered beauty and wellness line, The Feelist. Born from Shea’s belief that self-care is not selfish and that well-being starts with how we feel, The Feelist crowdsourced research from Shea’s audience of 1.5 million followers, beauty enthusiasts and skincare lovers to deliver what had been missing from the market.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 & Shea: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Shea Marie: @sheamarie The Feelist: @thefeelist www.thefeelist.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 9, 2023 • 55min
RÓEN Beauty - The Clean Beauty Advocate And Celebrity Makeup Artist Curating High-Performance Luxury Beauty ft. Tiffany Thurston Scott & Kate Synnott
A fusion of glamour, artistry and wellness, RÓEN is a brand coming up on everyone’s radar. Co-founded by beauty enthusiast Tiffany Thurston Scott, with celebrity makeup artist Kate Synnott joining soon after as Beauty Creative Director, RÓEN celebrates luxury beauty with a conscience.Tune in as we discuss Tiffany and Kate’s artful vision behind the brand, their decadent line-up of products and what’s coming 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, Tiffany & Kate: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Tiffany Thurston-Scott: @tiffanytscott Kate Synnott: @katesynnottmakeup RÓEN Beauty: @roenbeauty www.roenbeauty.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 6, 2023 • 46min
Vintner's Daughter - The Category-Defining Skincare Brand Founded Upon The Principles Of Fine Winemaking ft. April Gargiulo
April Gargiulo is the founder and CEO of the performance-driven, plant-based skincare brand, Vintner’s Daughter. With April’s heritage planted in the world of fine winemaking in Napa Valley, it was almost instinctive to follow the same meticulous standards of sourcing and craftsmanship with her own brand. Today it’s one of the few to use whole plants over extracts and has become a cult favorite for its ‘less is more’ philosophy.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 & April: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com April Gargiulo: @april_gargiulo Vintner’s Daughter: @vintnersdaughter www.vintnersdaughter.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 3, 2023 • 54min
U Beauty - The Beauty Influencer Economizing Skincare Routines With Next-Gen Technology ft. Tina Chen Craig
Known all across the fashion and beauty spheres as the influencer behind the cult-favourite BagSnob blog, Tina Chen Craig is also the founder of the skincare brand, U Beauty. Questioning the need for multi-step routines, Tina developed a custom formulation with biochemists which quickly became known as ‘Tina Craig skin in a bottle’. Tune in to learn how they sold out a year’s supply of products at launch and how U Beauty immediately became a must-have in every skincare cabinet.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 & Tina: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Tina Chen Craig: @tinachencraig U Beauty: @ubeautywww.ubeauty.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.

Feb 23, 2023 • 56min
Sakara Life - The Wellness Brand On A Mission To Transform Lives Through Food As Medicine ft. Whitney Tingle & Danielle DuBoise
Whitney Tingle and Danielle DuBoise are the co-founders and co-CEOs of the nutritional meal delivery brand Sakara Life.With an emphasis on the mind-body-food connection, Sakara Life has become synonymous with holistic, plant-based living for everyone seeking real solutions to achieving optimal health. Tune in as we discuss Whitney and Danielle’s wellness journeys, their best tips for gut health and what’s next for the 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, Whitney & Danielle: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Whitney Tingle: @whitneytingle Danielle DuBoise: @danielleduboise Sakara Life: @sakaralife www.sakara.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.

Feb 20, 2023 • 1h 1min
Saltair - The Entrepreneur, Model And Self-Love Advocate Amplifying Sensorial Experiences In A Body Care Brand ft. Iskra Lawrence
Model, influencer and self-love advocate, Iskra Lawrence is also the founder of the skincare-inspired personal care line, Saltair.With a focus on botanical ingredients and recycled packaging, Iskra has created a truly sensorial brand made for ‘every body’. Tune in to learn more about your new favourite sustainable beauty brand, Iskra’s mantras for self-empowerment and what’s next in store!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 & Iskra: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Iskra Lawrence: @iskra Saltair: @saltair www.saltair.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.

Feb 16, 2023 • 49min
Heights - The First Brand Bottling Braincare To Reach New Heights Of Health And Wellness ft. Dan Murray Serter & Dr Tara Swart
Dan Murray-Serter and Dr Tara Swart are the brains behind Heights, on a mission to educate on braincare as the most important step towards wellness. In addition to their roles as co-founders, Dan is also the host of the business podcast, Secret Leaders, and co-founder of the Foundrs network, while Tara is an Oxford University-trained doctor and neuroscientist - combining their expertise, they have truly poured heart, soul and science into this 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, Dan & Tara: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Dan Murray-Serter: @danmurrayserterDr Tara Swart: @drtaraswartHeights: @yourheightswww.yourheights.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.