Happy International Women’s Day! Welcome to this very special bonus episode in partnership with our friends at amika. Today we’re coming at you LIVE from the brand’s Brooklyn HQ to chat with the two of the women behind one of the most successful growth stories in modern beauty: amika CEO Chelsea Riggs and Director of Diversity, Equity and Impact, Gianne L. Doherty. In an industry that often feels cut-throat and transactional, amika has spent 15 years proving that being a “friend to all” is actually the ultimate business strategy. 

Tune in as we discuss: 

• Why amika’s philosophy of “rising tides raise all ships” is the blueprint for the next generation of female founders via amika’s Rooted in Growth initiative. 
• Nice guys don’t finish last? How staying true to core values – like B-Corp certification and net-zero goals gives amika a competitive edge.
• Gianne shares how amika moves beyond buzzwords to embed equity into their R&D and product testing for every hair texture and identity.
• Scoop alert! We get a sneak peek of their by-popular demand bodycare collection drop that’s in partnership with Forested, a women-led organization that supports both people and the planet through climate-positive, community-centered farming practices. 
• Chelsea explains the internal culture of “radical candor” that helps make amika a “Great Place to Work” for three years running
• Pssst! In honour of Women’s Day and for a limited time only, get 20% off all amika products using code BreakingBeauty20 on loveamika.com from March 8th to March 15th 2026. 
• And for any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 

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