The Power of Makeup - Basma Hameed, Founder of BASMA Beauty
Host Mimi Banks is joined by Basma Hameed, the Founder of BASMA Beauty. Basma shares her unique background story and journey in the beauty industry. After suffering from a kitchen accident that left her with third-degree burns on half of her face, Basma discovered the power of makeup at a young age…
All Things Hand Care - Amy Welsman, CEO of Paume Hand Care
Jessica Quick, of Buzz Beaute sits down with Amy Welsman, the Founder and CEO of Paume Handcare. Amy shares her journey of starting a hand sanitizer brand and the challenges she faced. She discusses the genesis of Paume and how being a new mom inspired her to create a more luxurious and enjoyable h…
Beauty That Gives Back - Karissa Bodnar, Founder & CEO at Thrive Causemetics
Host April Franzino is joined by Karissa Bodnar, the Founder and CEO at Thrive Causemetics. She shares her journey in the beauty industry and the mission behind her brands. Karissa emphasizes the importance of giving back and creating products that solve problems for consumers. She also discusses t…
Makeup First - Rachel Shelowitz, President of LAWLESS Beauty
Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Rachel Shallowitz, President of LAWLESS Beauty. Rachel shares her journey in the beauty industry, how she started her career behind the Bobby Brown counter and worked her way up to her current position. She emphasizes the importance of relationships in…
Risk-Taking and Disruption - Laurie Lam, Chief Brand Officer of e.l.f Cosmetics
Host Mimi Banks is joined by Laurie Lam, the Chief Brand Officer of e.l.f. Cosmetics. Laurie shares her journey in the beauty industry, from starting as a teenager working at an Estee Lauder counter to her current role at e.l.f. She discusses the importance of guts, curiosity, and asking questions …
Community Impact - Martina Halloran Joseph, CEO of Dr. Hauschka Skincare
Host April Franzino is joined by Martina Halloran Joseph, CEO of Dr. Hauschka Skincare USA, shares her unconventional journey in the beauty industry, the brand's unique ethos, and its commitment to community impact. She discusses the brand's focus on natural, sustainable products and the importance…
Optimizing TikTok - Leslie Ann Hall, CEO of Iced Media
Host Mimi Banks is joined by Leslie Ann Hall, the CEO and Founder of Iced Media. Leslie shares insights on TikTok Shop and live streaming on TikTok. She discusses the democratization of distribution, the potential of TikTok Shop as a sales channel, and the importance of stakeholder involvement for …
Taking Risks and Embracing New Opportunities - Doreen Arbel, GM North America of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
Doreen Arbel, General Manager of Charlotte Tilbury North America, shares her career journey and the importance of passion and hard work in the beauty industry. She started her career in advertising and then moved to Paris to work at L'Oreal. She worked on various brands and categories, gaining valu…
Designed For Teens - Carly Broderick, Founder and CEO of Miles Personal Care
Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined this week by Carly Broderick, the Founder and CEO of Miles Personal Care. Carly discusses the development and marketing of her brand, which focuses on creating deodorants and personal care products for teens and tweens. Carly shares her background in the …
Starting Small - Cassandra Thurswell, Founder and CEO of Kitsch
Cassandra Thurswell, Founder and CEO of Kitsch, shares her journey of building a successful beauty brand. She started with hand-making knotted hair elastics and selling them door-to-door, eventually expanding into other hair accessories, satin pillowcases, and haircare products. Kitsch's focus on s…