Rebecca Minkoff on Beauty Bosses

In her Beauty Bosses interview with Dr. Lara Devgan, Rebecca Minkoff opens up about her journey from a young designer in NYC to building a global fashion brand known for its iconic bags and accessible luxury pieces. She dives into the origins of Rebecca Minkoff LLC, how she got her first big break in the early 2000s, and what it takes to carve out a space in an industry that’s constantly evolving.

The tone of the episode is both candid and inspirational: Rebecca doesn’t shy away from the challenges she’s faced but frames them as crucial lessons — not setbacks — that shaped how she leads her brand today.

Deborah Pagani (click here to visit Deborah Pagani Beauty)

Deborah Pagani, founder and CEO of Deborah Pagani Beauty, joins Dr. Lara Devgan for an insightful discussion about her remarkable journey through the beauty industry—from her beginnings as a hair colorist to her evolution into a renowned jewelry designer and the visionary entrepreneur behind a modern lifestyle and haircare brand. Together, they explore how creativity, adaptability, and self-expression shaped her brand’s DNA and personal philosophy.

Beyond one woman’s success story, this conversation sheds light on the intersection of art, business, and identity in the evolving world of beauty. It’s a candid look at what it means to build something authentic in an industry that constantly reinvents itself—and how visionaries like Pagani redefine luxury by merging artistry with accessibility, inspiring a new generation of creators to take bold, beautiful risks.

Dina Rosenbloom (click here to visit Hairstory)

Dina Rosenbloom, founder and CEO of Hairstory, joins Dr. Lara Devgan for an intimate and insightful conversation about her remarkable path from high-powered roles in business management, strategy, and marketing to launching one of the most disruptive haircare brands in the industry. With a sharp eye for innovation and a deep passion for wellness, Dina opens up about the “why” behind Hairstory: to reinvent how we think about haircare in a world oversaturated with harsh detergents and outdated routines.

In this compelling exchange, she unpacks the science behind truly healthy hair products—what works, what doesn’t, and why so many traditional formulas are doing more harm than good. Together, she and Dr. Devgan explore how Hairstory is reframing beauty through clean, intentional formulation and a philosophy that respects both the scalp and the planet.

Priyanka Ganjoo (click here to visit Kulfi Beauty)

Priyanka Ganjoo, Founder and CEO of Kulfi Beauty, sits down with Dr. Lara Devgan on this episode of Beauty Bosses to discuss lesser known aspects of the beauty industry. Ganjoo is a daring entrepreneaur on a mission to bring high quality, affordable beauty products to all.

She details how she evolved from working a 9-5 corporate career into running her own successful business. She discusses the importance of inclusivity, story telling, and truth seeking in everything she does. Listen in now to hear her story.

Erin McLoughlin

Erin McLoughlin, journalist and NBC correspondent, embraces the chaos and uncertainty of everyday life as she covers some of the most important stories of our day.

She speaks to Dr. Lara Devgan about her approach to restructuring her mentality around bias and ultimately, truth in what she does as she recognizes the inherent risk that misinformation can pose within her line of work. She gives advice on how to be your truest self in the face of self-doubt and how to actualize your dreams.

Peta Murgatroyd (click to visit Peta Jane Beauty)

Peta Murgatroyd is an Australian[2] and American[3] professional Latin dancer. She performed in the international tour of the dance production Burn the Floor, including its Broadway run. She is best known for her appearances on the American edition of Dancing with the Stars, which she and her partners have won twice.

In this episode of Beauty Bosses, she spills on her successful career on Dancing with the Stars, her innovative brand Peta Jane Beauty, and the overarching themes of health, wellness, and beauty that runs through everything she does.

Lauren Berson (click to visit Conceive)

Lauren Berson is the CEO of Conceive, the first women’s reproductive health digital company focused on changing fertility outcomes. She discusses the importance of preventative care, monitoring environmental factors, and personal health in women’s fertility. Berson recognized the lack of research and necessary care in women’s health and decided to do something about it.

Cynthia Rowley (click to visit her page)

Cynthia Rowley sits down with Dr. Lara Devgan in this episode of Beauty Bosses to speak about her extensive career in all things creative and to outline when she knew what she wanted to do, how she made it happen, what her brand means to her, and what she does in her free time.

Nazli Parvizi (click to visit her page)

Nazli Parvizi sits down with Dr. Lara Devgan in this episode of Beauty Bosses to discuss the improtant intersection that connects beauty, health, the economy, and food. Parvizi's work and passion often resides at the intersection of government, food & hospitality, and the arts. As President of MOFAD (Museum of Food and Drink), Nazli joins a team of incredibly dedicated culinary historians, chefs, writers, food and museum professionals joined together under the mission of using food as a lens to explore and learn more about the world we live in.

Lydia Fenet (click to visit her page)

Lydia Fenet is an American auctioneer, author, podcast host and globally recognized speaker. As CEO & Founder of The Lydia Fenet Agency, she has raised over a billion dollars for non-profits and charities globally. She joins Dr. Lara Devgan this week on Beauty Bosses to discuss charity auctions and the massive impact she has had in adding more goodness to the world through the personal drive, confidence, and capability that she writes about in her books and speaks about in her podcast.

At its core, Beauty Bosses aims to educate and empower women of all ages to pursue their passions and to do good through any/all industries they take part in. Not only is Fenet no exception, she is one of the women most representative of this concept. Listen in to learn more about Lydia’s non-traditional approach to finding her career path and how she evolved as a person throughout her time working to do good for others.