Creating The Perfect Mascara For Sensitive Eyes With OKKIYO Founder, Dr. Jacqueline Beltz

This week, I’m joined by Dr Jacqueline Beltz, Australian ophthalmologist and founder of OKKIYO. With two decades of experience under her belt, Jacquie has seen it all, with one thing being eye sensitivity. Instead of telling her patients to not wear makeup after surgery, Jacqui decided to formulate…

Creating Salon-Quality Haircare For Everyone With People Haircare Founder Katherine Ruiz

This week, I’m joined by Katherine Ruiz, founder of haircare brand, People Haircare. Having grown up trying to straighten and hide her curly hair, Katherine started to embrace what she was given, while also identifying a gap in the market for hair products that give people the confidence to feel li…

REPLAY: How Lanolips Products Became A Handbag Essential With Kirsten Carriol

Lanolips is one of those brands that everyone knows about - their products are handbag essentials (seriously, trawl through my expired bus passes, packets of chewing gum and unnecessary paperwork and you'll find Lanolips!). From being used by Australia's top beauty bloggers to being the best friend…

This Is How Vestirsi Became The Go-To Handbag Brand With Monica Upton

This week, I’m joined by Monica Upton, the founder of luxury leather bag brand, Vestirsi. While climbing the ranks in Mecca’s PR department, Monica noticed a gap in the market for a leather work bag that was functional, stylish and high quality.  A couple of trips to Italy later (with one being on …

Creating Sustainably Conscious Underwear With Nat'V Basics Founder Sandy Ronalds

This week, I’m joined by Sandy Ronalds, the founder of sustainably conscious undies brand, Nat’V Basics. Sandy has done it all, really. She’s done everything from being a gymnastics coach to working in a pie shop, and even had a successful beauty startup. But after noticing a gap in the market for …

Acing The Home Fragrance Category With Peppermint Grove's Hannah Drury

This week, I’m joined by the founder of Peppermint Grove, Hannah Drury. After noticing a gap in the home fragrance category for a beautiful vessel and personalisation while working full time at a marketing agency, Hannah threw everything at her idea at just 24-years-old and hasn’t looked back since…

How Polished London Is Revolutionising Oral Health With Debbie Sleeman

This week, I’m joined by Debbie Sleeman, founder of award-winning oral beauty brand, Polished London. After spending years as an on-board beauty therapist for Virgin Atlantic, Debbie recognised a gap in the market for oral health products after training as a teeth whitening therapist. So then, arme…

How A Brain Tumour Diagnosis Created A Hair Loss Solution With Lauren Mackellar

This week, I’m joined by one of Australia’s top hairstylists and founder of ROBE Haircare Lauren Mackellar. After more than 16 years working in the industry and looking after the hair of Zoe Foster-Blake, Dua Lipa, Alicia Keys and more, Lauren’s life changed when she was diagnosed with a brain tumo…

Cosmetic Avenue Is Opening On The Gold Coast, Sarah Burton Leaves Alexander McQueen & Sephora's Beauty Pass Sale Is On Now

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Building An Environmentally Conscious Brand With Auguste The Label Founder Ebony Eagles

In this episode, I’m joined by the founder of Auguste The Label, Ebony Eagles. After starting her journey in fashion in her early 20s, Ebony has grown from strength to strength, especially after noticing a gap in the market for a label that was not dominated by trends. I chat to Ebony about getting…