MECCA Talks

Violette, a makeup artist and CEO of Violette_FR, discusses her irreverent beauty ethos, her journey as a makeup artist and entrepreneur, and the struggle of choosing between Paris and New York. They also talk about naming their second child and creating a product based on the child's name, working with brands and creative inspiration, and their obsession with blazers, bread, wine, and cheese.

Supermodel and beauty obsessive Rosie Huntington-Whiteley joins the podcast to discuss her journey in the fashion and beauty industry, the importance of authenticity and trust in a saturated market, and her excitement for content creation. They also talk about beauty products that enhance the skin, fashion obsessions, and favorite songs.

In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate is joined by Allies of Skin founder Nicolas Travis. With a degree in biomedical and pharmaceutical science, a master’s in international business and a history of severe acne and reconstructive facial surgery, Nicolas created Allies of Skin from a desire to rebuild his own confidence, and to demystify skincare, making it simple, accessible and – above all else – efficacious.Nicolas’ unbelievably smooth, glassy skin is proof enough that the brand delivers on the words printed on each bottle (and the science-backed formulas within them) – however, if you’re searching for more, you’ll discover famous fans in the likes of Hailey Bieber, Kaia Gerber, Niall Horan, January Jones and Henry Golding. Having launched in 2016 with just three products, Allies of Skin has reached cult status in record time – hit play to find out why.Content warning: This episode touches on themes of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know requires support, help is available via Lifeline Australia at 13 11 14.Products mentioned in this episode: Allies of Skin Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum Allies of Skin Multi Acids & Retinoid Brightening Sleeping FacialAllies of Skin 20% Vitamin C Brighten + Firm Serum Allies of Skin 35% Vitamin C+ Perfecting Serum Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser Allies of Skin CE15 Bakuchiol Firming Oil Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream Host: Kate Blythe Guest: Nicolas TravisProducer: Kerri GordonEditor: Michael Liberale Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!). MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, Kate is joined by Christine Chang, co-founder and co-CEO of Glow Recipe, the fruit-forward skincare brand that has taken the world – and TikTok – by storm. Over a glass of wine and a sheet mask – with their Korean heritage and successful careers in beauty alike – Christine and her best friend, co-founder Sarah Lee, developed Glow Recipe, a skincare brand that creates gentle yet effective formulas to deliver clinically proven results in a fun, fruity, sensorially delightful way. Their now-iconic Watermelon Glow Dew Drops pioneered the virality of beauty products on TikTok, forever changing the way we share, trial, shop and love beauty. Hit play!Products mentioned:Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops™Glow Recipe Strawberry BHA Pore-Smooth Blur Drops™ Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Lip Pop  Read more on The Memo: Turning a friendship into a beauty empire with glow recipe’s Christine Chang & Sarah Lee Five in five: multi-masking with glow recipe founders Christine Chang and Sarah Lee I tried glow recipe for the first time – and now I understand the TikTok hype!Host: Kate BlytheProducer: Kerri GordonEditor: Michael Liberale Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat). If you’ve got any questions or suggestions, leave a review, send a DM our way via our Instagram, @meccabeauty, or spark a conversation in our official Facebook group, MECCA Chit Chat. MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, we’re demystifying menopause with specialist and women’s hormone and mental health advocate, Dr Fatima Khan. The process of menopause has the power to change the way that women look – and more importantly, feel – but for far too long the conversation around these changes and how to embrace them has remained hush.  Dr Khan completed her medical training in the UK from Imperial College London in 2007 achieving a Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery. She also achieved a Bachelor in Science in Pharmacology and Therapeutics with publication of her research. In addition, Dr Khan has an Advanced Menopause Certification accredited from the British Menopausal Society and Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.In conversation with Kate, Dr Khan brings to light the changes that occur to one’s hair, nails, skin, body and mind during menopause, and shares her top recommendations to support, manage and embrace those changes.For more personalised advice about menopause, perimenopause and mental health, please contact your medical health practitioner. Learn more about Dr Fatima Khan here.It’s time to talk menopause – hit play!Host: Kate BlytheProducer: Kerri GordonEditor: Michael Liberale Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat). If you’ve got any questions or suggestions, leave a review, send a DM our way via our Instagram, @meccabeauty, or spark a conversation in our official Facebook group, MECCA Chit Chat. MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tiffany Masterson, founder of Drunk Elephant skincare brand, discusses her journey of creating the brand, including her breakthrough in identifying problematic ingredients. She shares the brand's continuous innovation and improvement approach, the popularity of their bronzing serum, and their efforts to change the perception of bronzer. The episode ends with a discussion on launching a brand and finding a unique market.

In today’s episode, Kate chats to Stephen de Heinrich de Omorovicza, heir to and founder of Omorovicza, a luxurious skincare brand driven by the magical healing waters found in Hungary.Stephen and his wife, Margaret, used this mineral-rich thermal water to create The Healing Concentrate™ (formulated by a Nobel prize-winning dermatology lab) to strengthen and heal your skin barrier, giving you a firmer, suppler, younger-looking complexion. It is the key ingredient in each and every one of their bestselling formulas. In addition to Stephen being a thought-leader in the world of skin, the story of his brand, his family – and his meet-cute with his now-wife – is worthy of a fairytale. Hit play to hear it! Products mentioned in this episode: Omorovicza Even Tone Omorovicza Deep Cleansing Mask Queen of Hungary Mist Ultramoor Mud Mask Soothing Shave Daily Vitamin C Queen Essence Queen Cream Cleansing Foam Host: Kate BlytheProducer: Kerri GordonEditor: Michael Liberale Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat). If you’ve got any questions or suggestions, leave a review, send a DM our way via our Instagram, @meccabeauty, or spark a conversation in our official Facebook group, MECCA Chit Chat. MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In celebration of International Women’s Day and the incredibly driven, entrepreneurial, creative and inspiring women featured on this podcast to date, in today’s bonus episode Kate shares 10 unforgettable lessons and words of advice from the likes of Zoe Foster Blake, Jenna Lyons, Morgan Mitchell, Clementine Ford, Natalie Massenet and more remarkable women leading the charge. Explore our past episodes to listen to the full conversations! MECCA M-POWER is a social change movement that exists to champion equality and opportunity for women and girls. Learn more about it here.Host: Kate Blythe Producer: Kerri GordonEditor: Michael Liberale Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat). If you’ve got any questions or suggestions, leave a review, send a DM our way via our Instagram, @meccabeauty, or spark a conversation in our official Facebook group, MECCA Chit Chat. MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate chats to renowned celebrity makeup artist and founder of Westman Atelier, Gucci Westman. Prior to creating Westman Atelier, the pioneering brand behind luxurious, skin-forward makeup that improves your complexion as it enhances, Gucci had Hollywood in awe of her ability to create fast and flawless ‘no-makeup’ makeup looks. This led to fruitful collaborations with the likes of Spike Jonze, Bruce Weber, Grace Coddington and Steven Meisel, and ongoing relationships with Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz, Martha Stewart and more famous faces.From her ashram upbringing – to getting Madonna on her side – and, more recently, formulating the skin-improving complexion drops we can’t get enough of, this episode is a lesson in beauty history not to be missed. Hit play!Products mentioned in this episode: Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops Liquid Blender Brush Vital Skin Foundation & Concealer Stick Baby Cheeks Blush Lit Up Highlight Stick Face Trace Contour StickRead more on The Memo:The luminous life of Gucci WestmanWhat’s inside Gucci Westman’s beauty bag?The top 5 products from Westman AtelierI tried Westman Atelier’s Vital Skincare Complexion DropsHost: Kate BlytheProducer: Kerri GordonEditor: Michael Liberale Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review . If you’ve got any questions or suggestions, leave a review, send a DM our way via our Instagram, @meccabeauty, or spark a conversation in our official Facebook group, MECCA Chit Chat. MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate is in Sydney with Inge Theron for the much-anticipated Australian launch of FaceGym – the celebrity-loved brand responsible for putting facial fitness on the map.  Based on the notion of training the 40+ forgotten muscles in the face to deliver instant and long-term sculpting, lifting, toning, and brightening results, FaceGym has transformed the concept of a facial globally, with cult-status facial workout studios and tools, devices and skincare formulas unlike anything else on the market. Bella Hadid, P. Diddy, Nicole Kidman and Lizzo are just a handful of their famous fans. Hit play to hear Inge’s incredible story – from journalism and boardgames to changing the face of skincare. Then, get the full FaceGym experience at their newest studio in our Sydney Flagship, or shop the brand online and in select MECCA stores. Products mentioned in this episode: FaceGym Signature Skin Mini Kit Hydro-Bound Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Serum FaceGym Weighted Face Ball  Multi-Sculpt High-Performance Gua Shav Active Blast Concentrated Collagen 7 Day Daily Treatment Hydrating Active Roller Hyaluronic Acid Microneedling Tool Read more on The Memo:Introducing FaceGym founder Inge Theron I trained with FaceGym’s elite team – here’s what I learnt Host: Kate BlytheProducer: Kerri GordonEditor: Michael Liberale Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat). If you’ve got any questions or suggestions, leave a review, send a DM our way via our Instagram, @meccabeauty, or spark a conversation in our official Facebook group, MECCA Chit Chat. MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.