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Takara Sewitt | Wavebreak
On the Glam & Grow Podcast, your host, Takara Sewitt interviews leaders at the top Beauty, Skincare, Fashion, and Lifestyle brands. She dives into their stories, lessons learned, and perspectives on the changing industry. Subscribe and join us each week as we Glam & Grow.
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Aug 2, 2021 • 30min
Byte with President & CEO Neeraj Gunsagar
In this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we speak with Neeraj Gunsagar, President and CEO at Byte.Byte offers invisible aligners, which are clear plastic devices custom-made to fit your teeth. They gradually shift your teeth so that they’re straight, leaving you with a better smile. Byte aligners are known for moving the teeth more quickly than other invisible aligners on the market.The episode begins with Neeraj speaking about his career and how he ended up at Byte. We learn about some of the people who have had Byte treatment and their stories surrounding their teeth.Neeraj shares some interesting statistics about teeth and the way people feel about them. For example, 60% of people are more likely to go on a date with someone if they have nice teeth.We also learn about Neeraj’s thoughts about the changes in advertising over the last decade, along with information on his combined marketing and finance background.Neeraj also discusses the effects Covid-19 had on the brand and how the shipping works for the company. Then, we learn about the social channels Byte uses to communicate with customers and browsers.Finally, Neeraj shares what his number one goal is for 2021.Do you want to learn how invisible aligner company Byte rose to success? Then tune in to the latest episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, with Neeraj Gunsagar, President and CEO at Byte.ResourcesByteThis episode is brought to you by Wavebreak. 8-figure ecommerce stores hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most ecommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our ecommerce email marketing agency helps qualified stores recapture 6-7 figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team of email specialists manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI.Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

Jul 26, 2021 • 31min
Iles Formula with Founder Wendy Iles
In this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we sit down with Wendy Iles, founder of Iles Formula. Wendy is an internationally acclaimed hairstylist, and she created Iles Formula as a luxury haircare brand featuring products that provide instant hair repair to all hair types.Wendy starts off the podcast episode by explaining how she transitioned from being a top celebrity stylist into a product developer and founder of Iles Formula. We also learn how she went about formulating her products based on just her initial ideas.We discover that Iles Formula began with very little marketing and became popular via word of mouth. We also learn that Iles Formula experienced phenomenal growth during Covid-19, despite salons being shut.Wendy goes on to discuss some of the products in her haircare range as well as the design process for the packaging. She also speaks about some of the new products on the horizon.We learn more about Iles Formula’s small but mighty team too, and Wendy’s vision for the brand from a marketing standpoint. The conversation finishes up with Wendy answering the question as to what she looks forward to most in a post-Covid-19 life.Do you want to learn how one haircare brand rose to success through word of mouth? Then tune in to the latest episode of the Glam & Grow podcast with Wendy Iles, founder of Iles Formula.To learn all about the success of Iles Formula, click on the episode below to tune in.Iles FormulaThis episode is brought to you by WaveBreak. 8-figure ecommerce stores hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most ecommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our ecommerce email marketing agency helps qualified stores recapture 6-7 figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team of email specialists manages the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly ROI.Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co.

Jul 19, 2021 • 26min
Freck Beauty with CEO & Founder Remi Brixton
In this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we sit down with Remi Brixton, CEO and Founder at Freck Beauty.Freck Beauty is best known as the original freckle cosmetics company, creating the first freckle product on the market. A Kickstarter was run back in 2015, then the brand was launched in 2017. Freck Beauty champions itself on being clean and bold, caring about the ingredients used in its products.Remi starts the episode by talking about how Freck Beauty first became established. Remi has a background in interior design, and Freck Beauty was first a side gig. In 2018, Remi brought on her business partner, and since then, the brand has become more and more successful.During the episode, we learn how Freck Beauty began partnering up with Sephora and discover more about the unique ingredients used in the brand’s products, such as cactus seed.Remi also talks about Freck Beauty’s hero products and what makes them so unique. She also spills the beans on new products being introduced in 2021 and what her marketing objectives are for the year.The conversation wraps up with Remi telling us about her goals for 2021.Want to learn all about the world’s first freckle cosmetics company? Then tune into the latest Glam & Grow podcast with Remi Brixton, CEO and founder at Freck Beauty.Freck BeautySephoraThis episode is brought to you by Wavebreak. 8-figure ecommerce stores hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most ecommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our ecommerce email marketing agency helps qualified stores recapture 6-7 figures of lost revenue each year.From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team of email specialists manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI.Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co.

Jul 12, 2021 • 34min
Ivory Ella with Co-Founder Richard Henne
In this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow podcast, we chat with Richard Henne, co-founder of Ivory Ella.Ivory Ella is an e-commerce apparel brand with the mission to provide high-quality clothing for a good cause. Every purchase includes a donation of at least 10% to charity, with donations on some pieces of up to 50%.The brand’s main partner is Save the Elephants. During the episode, Richard explains how the brand first started partnering with Save the Elephants by donating $20,000 of its profits to them. We also learn more about the charity and what Ivory Ella has accomplished for them.Richard discusses how he co-founded Ivory Ella with five others by bonding over memes on Twitter. He explains how the group worked out who was delegated what in the company and how the team works together.We also learn the importance of social media for the brand and how the team picks up on trends and uses them for its marketing efforts.The episode wraps up with Richard discussing what the brand’s goals are for 2021.Do you want to learn how to run and market a charitable apparel and lifestyle brand? Then tune into our latest episode of the Glam & Grow podcast with Richard Henne, co-founder of Ivory Ella.Resources:Ivory EllaSave the ElephantsTwitterInstagramTikTok This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak8-figure ecommerce stores hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most ecommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our ecommerce email marketing agency helps qualified stores recapture 6-7 figures of lost revenue each year.From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team of email specialists manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly ROI.Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

Jun 21, 2021 • 22min
dpHUE Haircare with President & Chief Operating Officer Martin Okner
On this week’s episode of the Glam & Grow Podcast, we chat with Martin Okner, President and Chief Operating Officer of dpHUE.dpHUE is a haircare brand established by color enthusiast and founder Donna Pohlad along with A-list celebrity colorist Justin Anderson. The products are designed to nurture the hair to help make the color look amazing every day. Solutions help make your hair look incredible even between salon appointments.Martin starts off by discussing his transition from working at private equity firms to a haircare brand. We learn more about dpHUE as a brand, including how it was founded and what differentiates it from the competition.Throughout the episode, Martin speaks about the effects Covid-19 has had on dpHUE. While there have been challenges for the company, the brand has achieved tremendous success during the pandemic, with many turning to dpHUE’s products when they couldn’t visit the salon.Martin highlights the brand’s hero products, and we learn what makes them so unique. We also discover that social media and influencer marketing have worked remarkably well for dpHUE’s marketing strategy.The conversation wraps up with Martin talking about dpHUE’s upcoming plans and key focuses.Learn how haircare brand dpHUE experienced tremendous growth during Covid-19 by tuning into the latest episode of the Glam & Grow Podcast.ResourcesdpHUESephoraUlta This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak8-figure ecommerce stores hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most ecommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our ecommerce email marketing agency helps qualified stores recapture 6-7 figures of lost revenue each year.From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team of email specialists manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly ROI.Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

Jun 14, 2021 • 22min
HydraFacial with CEO & Founder Clint Carnell
On this week’s episode of the Glam & Glow podcast, we sit down with Clint Carnell, CEO & Founder of the HydraFacial Company.A HydraFacial is a patented skin treatment available in dermatology offices and medical spas. The treatment is known for its three-step process, working to deep-clean, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin.Clint begins the episode by discussing the HydraFacial treatment, how it works, and how the company was established. He also talks about the marketing efforts behind the treatment and how the brand has grown over the years.We learn all about the pros of a HydraFacial treatment, including the anti-ageing benefits and how it’s easier to apply makeup to the skin following the procedure. We also discover that HydraFacial treatments are extremely popular with men, too, thanks to their easy and pain-free application.Clint also discusses how the brand managed to gain popularity globally—impressively, a HydraFacial is performed every 15 seconds somewhere around the world. He also speaks about the challenges of running the business during Covid-19 and how the brand managed to overcome these difficulties.The conversation wraps up with Clint sharing what he hopes to achieve this year.Do you want to learn how a skincare treatment brand reached global success? Tune in to our latest podcast episode to find out more.ResourcesHydraFacialSephoraClinique This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak8-figure ecommerce stores hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most ecommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our ecommerce email marketing agency helps qualified stores recapture 6-7 figures of lost revenue each year.From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team of email specialists manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly ROI.Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

Jun 7, 2021 • 32min
CurlMix with Co-Founders Kimberly & Tim Lewis
On this episode of the Glam & Grow Podcast, we sit down with the dynamic duo Kimberly and Tim Lewis, CEOs and co-founders of CurlMix. Not only are the pair business partners, but they’re also married childhood sweethearts.CurlMix is a beauty brand selling clean and simple formulas. Kimberly and Tim begin the episode by discussing the unique and unconventional way the brand started.Throughout the episode, the couple talks about their journey to success, highlighting the challenges and triumphs they experienced on the way. They also talk about their marriage and how it works running a business together.We learn how the business has expanded over the years and when the pair first realized they were on the path to success. We also discover CurlMix’s hero products and what makes them so special. These include the flexi gel, moisturizer, and body butter.For the marketers out there, Kimberly and Tim also go over the strategies that have worked best for CurlMix. The episode concludes with Kimberly and Tim dishing out their best advice for those working (or are considering working) with a spouse or family member.Discover Kimberly and Tim’s unconventional path to beauty brand success by tuning into our latest episode of the Glam & Grow Podcast.Check out CurlMix’s extensive collection of clean and simple beauty products by browsing the CurlMix website. This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak8-figure ecommerce stores hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most ecommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our ecommerce email marketing agency helps qualified stores recapture 6-7 figures of lost revenue each year.From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team of email specialists manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly ROI.Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co