
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

Feb 13, 2023 • 57min
Looni - The DJ And Investment Banker Co-Founders Celebrating Periods And Menstrual Health As Wellness ft. Chelsea Leyland & Tatiana Steel
Chelsea Leyland and Tatiana Steel are the co-founders of Looni, a research-backed holistic brand and platform illuminating menstrual health. Having suffered from years of debilitating undiagnosed endometriosis, Chelsea entered the personal wellness space and met Tatiana who also recognised the urgent need for body literacy. Together, they created a one-of-a-kind solution with Looni - tune in to learn more! 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, Chelsea & Tatiana: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Chelsea Leyland: @chelsealeyland Tatiana Steel: @tatianasteel_ Looni: @my.looni www.looni.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.

Feb 9, 2023 • 50min
BeautyMatter - The Industry Maverick Growing Startups And Emerging Trends Into Beauty Empires ft. Kelly Kovack
Connecting the dots in the beauty industry, Kelly Kovack is the founder and CEO of BeautyMatter, a hub for curated industry news and content, and a consulting agency. With over 25 years of consulting, advising and scaling businesses, Kelly offers an unfiltered yet informed perspective on the industry. Join us as we discuss how she identifies blank spaces, the evolution of online retail and where beauty is headed 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 & Kelly: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Kelly Kovack: @kellykovackBeautyMatter: @beautymatterofficialwww.beautymatter.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 6, 2023 • 44min
Ries - The First Reusable Packaging Brand At Sephora Innovating Between Beauty And Travel ft. Megan Graham
Megan Graham is the founder and CEO of Ries, a line of eco-friendly and travel-friendly bottles made for beauty. Having travelled often in her former role as Beauty Marketing Director at Vogue, Megan decided to eliminate the chore of packing toiletries with a more thoughtful way of travelling with beauty. Tune in as we discuss how Megan plans to push the sustainability factor in the industry, Ries’ launch into Sephora and more!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 & Megan: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Megan Graham: @megansgraham Ries: @riesbeauty www.ries-ries.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 2, 2023 • 44min
Jones Road Beauty - Breaking Boundaries With The Industry Legend Behind Minimalist Make-Up ft. Bobbi Brown
Renowned makeup artist, pioneer of ‘no-makeup’ makeup and the founder and CEO of Jones Road Beauty, Bobbi Brown has revolutionised the beauty industry as we know it. Setting the standard for skin-tone inclusivity with her persistent focus on diverse shade ranges, the launch of Jones Road Beauty marked 25 years since she sold her original line to Estée Lauder. Stay tuned as we dive into Bobbi’s incredible journey, from start to present.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 & Bobbi: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Bobbi Brown: @justbobbidotcom Jones Road Beauty: @jonesroadbeauty www.jonesroadbeauty.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.

Jan 30, 2023 • 1h 2min
FaceGym - Launching The First Skincare Brand To Curate A Facial Fitness Experience ft. Inge Theron
Inge Theron is the founder and creative director of FaceGym, the first-ever brand to create a workout for the face.With 13 studios spanning across the UK and US, a digital face training platform and a newly launched FaceGym product range, Inge has captured the attention of the beauty world and opened its doors to the next generation of skincare.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 & Inge: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Inge Theron: @ingetheron76 FaceGym: @facegym www.facegym.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.

Jan 26, 2023 • 35min
3LAB - The Anti-Ageing Skincare Brand With In-House Manufacturing For Formulation Precision ft. Erica Chung
Erica Chung is the creator and founder of 3LAB, a skincare brand combining the most innovative technology with the highest quality raw materials. With Erica holding a unique purpose in every product, determined to offer only the very best, 3LAB has become a globally loved brand, from celebrities including Michelle Obama and Jennifer Lopez to skincare experts and makeup artists alike.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 & 3LAB: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com 3LAB: @3labskincare www.3lab.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.

Jan 23, 2023 • 44min
Angela Caglia Skincare - The Fruit-To-Face Skincare Philosophy Behind A Celebrity Facialist Brand ft. Angela Caglia
Green beauty pioneer and mastermind behind the most coveted celebrity skin with clients ranging from Barbra Streisand to Helena Christensen, Angela Caglia is also the founder of her brand, Angela Caglia Skincare. Dedicated to making her signature Hollywood glow accessible to everyone, Angela bottles her two decades of experience with skin-rejuvenating formulas for premium at-home experiences.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 & Angela: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Angela Caglia: @angelacagliaskincare www.angelacaglia.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.

Jan 19, 2023 • 46min
PuRe PR - The PR Expert Empowering Clean Beauty In The Luxury Market ft. Kelly Marks
Kelly Marks is the co-founder of PuRe PR, heading up their Beauty + Wellness division with over 26 years of experience in the arena working with some of the best-in-class brands, including Hermes, Burberry and Molton Brown.As one of the first to draw attention to clean brands, launching Method in the UK, as well as the first to embrace the blogger space, Kelly has herself, truly influenced the industry as a whole. 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 & Kelly: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Kelly Marks: @pureprkelly PuRe PR: @pureprlondon www.purepr.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.

Jan 16, 2023 • 1h 17min
Just B Cosmetics - The Multi-Dimensional Makeup Brand Innovating Duo-Pigment Lip Products ft. Bina Khan & Madiha Chan
Professional makeup artist Bina Khan and Google engineering director Madiha Chan are the founders dup behind Just B Cosmetics. Born from a lifetime of searching for makeup that complemented South Asian skin tones, Just B launched in 2021 with mix-and-match lip products. Tune in for our conversation on the brand’s mission to feel and breathe representation, South Asian beauty and more!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, Bina & Madiha: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Bina Khan: @binakhanmkp Madiha Chan: @madihachan Just B: @justbcosmetics www.justbcosmetics.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.

Jan 12, 2023 • 1h 3min
Emilie Heathe - Building A Superhero Product Philosophy And Curating Art Through Beauty ft. Emily H. Rudman
Makeup artist, Columbia business school graduate and product development expert, Emily H. Rudman is the founder of Emilie Heathe. A lifestyle brand with a curated lineup of clean nail polish, makeup and jewellery, their tagline, ‘where beauty meets art’, says it all.Paying homage to her Korean heritage through her ingredients and branding, Emily truly is at the core of her brand, championing inclusivity and self-expression as a superpower. 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 & Emily: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Emily H. Rudman: @emilyheathnycEmilie Heathe: @emilieheathewww.emilieheathe.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.