In this episode, Amy talks to Brandon Frank, President of PPC Packaging. Brandon is one of the most influential thought leaders currently when it comes to sustainable packaging in the beauty and cosmetic market. He is a sought-after speaker, advisor, and advocate about what "sustainability" actually means, and in this conversation, he pulls the curtain back on some of the harsh truths about cosmetic packaging. Can a clean beauty brand actually use truly sustainable packaging? Does zero waste exist? And what can an emerging clean beauty brand due to be more mindful about the containers and packaging they use? Tune in for this eye-opening conversation, and become more educated about what's really happening in the industry.

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Clean beauty is the harmonious symphony where science and nature converge, revealing the transformative power of conscious choices. In this episode, Amy talks with Clean Beauty Chemist Krupa Koestline, Founder of KKT Consulting, and member of the Credo Clean Beauty Council. Krupa explains what it means to work with a clean beauty cosmetic chemist, and what the process is. She also shares her insights on upcoming plant-based minimally processed ingredients that are the hottest new trends. Tune in and learn about the importance of a clean beauty chemist and their impact on creating safe and effective beauty products with Krupa.

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“When in doubt, just smell the oil.” Olfaction doesn’t get the credit it deserves. People tend to forget that when we inhale essential oils, we are taking those vapors into our body, and we are reaping their benefits. There is so much disconnect from olfaction in the current paradigm of aromatherapy education. That needs to change. In this episode, Amy talks with Certified Aromatherapist and Artisan Distiller Amy Anthony. They cover topics ranging from making aromatherapy training and education more accessible, to how they both feel frustrated by the overemphasis on aromatic chemistry rather than olfaction, when it comes to aromatherapy certification training. Amy Anthony is the host of her own podcast, Essential Aromatica, and the founder of NYC Aromatica. You can find her podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/essential-aromatica/id1681863893. and her website here: https://nycaromatica.com/. 

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Big changes are happening in the beauty industry with the Modernization of the Cosmetics Regulatory Act of 2022. In this episode, Amy Galper sits down with the founder of Oh, Oh Organic, Inc., Gay Timmons, to talk about these new cosmetic regulations, AKA the new MoCRA regulations, that are set to impact indie beauty brands. Gay has been a leading voice in the space for clean beauty and organic and sustainable raw materials for use in the beauty industry for decades. In this conversation, she offers some great advice and inspiration for emerging clean beauty founders who are feeling anxious about how to comply with new federal regulations. Full of great information and wisdom, today’s show is going to help you navigate the complexities of regulations that are shaking up the beauty industry.

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Biolandes is an independent family-owned French company whose core activity is the production of aromatic plant extracts for professionals in the beauty, well-being and nutrition sectors. Recently they acquired Eden Botanicals, a US-based essential oil company. In this episode, Amy Galper talks with Lin Corte, the General Manager of Biolandes in North America. The conversation explores how the essential oil industry is growing and changing and how flavor and fragrance companies are navigating these shifts. Are you interested in getting some real insights into the fragrance industry? Join us for this eye-opening and honest conversation.

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The air is thick with the aroma of accomplishment. And Amy Galper’s guest smells of success! In this episode, she interviews Valerie Bennis. Valerie is the creator and original founder of the brand, Essence of Vali, one of the first women-owned aromatherapy brands based in New York City. Here, she shares her aromatherapy entrepreneurship story of starting and growing her business. The impact of her work on the aromatherapy industry is never short of being an inspiration. Valerie holds nothing back as she shares her frustrations with the current aromatherapy climate. Plus, she offers three great pieces of advice for anyone starting their own aromatherapy business.

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Self-care is an integral part of our lives. While personal growth begins with self-care, choosing the right products to enhance our quality of life is essential. As we dive into clean beauty entrepreneurship, we must value self-care. In this episode, Amy talks to Jessica Morelli, the founder of a beautiful clean beauty skincare brand called Palermo Body. Jessica's story of entrepreneurship is truly inspiring, and she details her ups and down as a founder of this clean beauty brand. Jessica is a former student of Amy and has made a real impact in the world of handmade botanical beauty - plus, the love of essential oils and aromatherapy has grounded and guided her throughout her journey! Let's appreciate the value of nature and products with earth-derived ingredients that benefit our body and mind by tuning in to this episode.

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Nowadays, the term 'sustainable' gets frequently thrown around as a marketing ploy. How can you trust that the products you're patronizing are truly what they seem? Amy Galper's guest has been distilling essential oils sustainably and with integrity, following an authentic distillation process. In this episode, she interviews Jeremy Dhanani, the CEO of Malagassi Essential Oils, one of the leading family-owned essential oils companies in the world. Jeremy shares what it's been like to grow up amidst aromatic plants and distilleries and how he is leading his family's company to always honor quality over quantity. Malagassi is truly setting a global example of how to grow, harvest, and distill aromatic plants sustainably, ethically, and with real integrity.

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Whatever industry you’re in, branding is so much more than just your logo. It’s also a step beyond just having a great product. The same principles apply to the clean beauty industry as everywhere else. But it’s even more crucial to take these principles seriously in such a high-growth niche. In this episode Alexa Lombardo, founder of the boutique branding and marketing agency Atomic N°8 based in New York City, shares the mindset, strategies and future thinking new clean beauty entrepreneurs must embody if they want their brand to have real impact in the marketplace. A brand builder turned venture builder, Alexa specializes in collaborating with sustainability-minded founders to help them with their branding strategy. Tune in as she shares her ideas on how that can be achieved in the fastest-growing space within the beauty industry.

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to create the essential oils we use in aromatherapy? In this episode, Amy talks with Clare Licher about her amazing journey as an artisan essential oil distiller. Clare and her husband, Max, are the founders of PhiBee Aromatics, and they have been distilling medicinal and aromatic plants in Sedona, AZ, for over 20+ years. Her deep spiritual connection to plants and their magic is deeply inspiring for anyone interested in learning more about essential oils and plant medicine. In her chat with Amy, she discusses the process of creating essential oils and the importance of understanding when and where you should get your plants. Clare also introduces some aromatic plants from the Southwest of the US and shares the benefits of aromatherapy and plant medicine to one’s health. Get to know more about the process of distilling essential oils and the ethical and conscious ways to do it by tuning in.

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