Redefining Fragrance - Jesse Bartley, COO of Scent Beauty

Jesse Bartley, Chief Commercial Officer of Scent Beauty, discusses the evolution of the fragrance industry and the unique approach of Scent Beauty. The company initially focused on direct-to-consumer fragrance but later pivoted to become an omnichannel company. Bartley emphasizes the importance of …

Cross Channel Customer Experience - Alicia Grande, Founder of Grande Cosmetics

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Alicia Grande, the CEO and Founder of Grande Cosmetics. Alicia discusses the beginnings of Grande Cosmetics, starting with the discovery of a lash-enhancing product and the journey to bring it to market. Alicia talks about the strategic moves and miles…

Biotech Skincare - Angela Caglia, Founder of Angela Caglia Skincare

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beauté is joined by Angela Caglia, the Founder of Angela Caglia Skincare. Angela discusses the journey of building her luxury skincare brand.  She shares the influence of Barbara Streisand and the importance of utilizing her clientele base, and she introduces the Cell For…

Gentle Approach to Skincare - Kate Foster, Co-Founder of The Outset

Kate Foster, co-founder and CEO of The Outset, shares her journey in the beauty industry and the building of her brand. She discusses her early career working at CEW and Victoria's Secret, her transition to fashion and return to beauty, and the inspiration behind The Outset. Kate also talks about t…

Category Defining Innovation - Jessica Stevenson & Jayme Jenkins, Founders of Everist

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Jessica Stevenson and Jayme Jenkins, the Founders of Everest. They discuss their category-defining innovation in the beauty industry. They share the genesis of Everist,  the competitive landscape and the surprises they encountered as beauty founders, a…

Innovative Products - Sarah Potempa, Celebrity Hairstylist and CEO of The Beachwaver Co

Host April Franzino sits down with Sarah Potempa, a celebrity hairstylist and the CEO of Beachwaver Co. Sarah shares stories about her career as a celebrity hairstylist, and working on photoshoots. She also discusses how she came up with the idea for the original Beachwaver and the challenges she f…

Globalizing a Brand - Julien Bouzitat, General Manager - LaNeige & Innisfree

Host Mimi Banks is joined this week by Julien Bouzitat, the General Manager at LaNeige & Innisfree. He discusses coming to the United States from France, and some of the differences in the business culture that he encountered, and how he adapted. Julien also discusses the role that social media has…

Changes in MoCRA - Kamal Kaur, Founder and Principal Regulatory Consultant at The Cosmetic Regulator

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Kamal Kaur, the Founder and Principal Regulatory Consultant at The Cosmetic Regulator. Kamal breaks down some of the confusing regulatory points for consumers when it comes to beauty products and brands. She talks about the differences between EU regul…

Displaying Work on Social Media - Injector Chris Bustamante, Founder of Lushful Aesthetics

Host Mimi Banks is joined by Injector Chris Bustamante, the Founder of Lushful Aesthetics. Chris talks about opening his own practice two years ago, the growth the business has experienced and how he displays his work on  social media to target a niche audience.  

The Professional Channel - Chris Payne, CEO of Jane Iredale

Host Mimi Banks is joined this week by Chris Payne, the CEO of Jane Iredale. Chris discusses his career path, including his days at L’Oréal. He also discusses how he fell in love with the professional channel because of the ability to discover products and techniques.