Founded Beauty

Mara Roszak is a celebrity hairstylist and founder of her brand RŌZ, pronounced ‘rose’, a curated line of essentials for hair at its best.

Launching with a single hero product in 2021, the Santa Lucia Styling Oil, RŌZ highlights the importance of simplifying routines with fewer products doing more. With Mara’s ode to her upbringing among nature showcased in RŌZ’s commitment to environmental preservation, this is a must-hear story!

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Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday and Thursday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners. 

Follow Akash & Mara: 

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a 

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane 

www.fableandmane.com 

Mara Roszak: @mararoszak

RŌZ: @rozhair

www.rozhair.com

Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. 

For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com 

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Leslie Tessler is the founder and CEO of Hanni, a beauty tools line centred on the belief that the first step to great skin is a great shave. 

Incorporating her personal philosophy of positivity into the brand, Leslie has transformed what was once a chore for women into a self-care ritual. Today, Hanni has become the first razor brand to be carried by Sephora and shows no signs of slowing down. 

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too! 

Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday and Thursday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners. 

Follow Akash & Leslie: 

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a 

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane 

www.fableandmane.com 

Leslie Tessler: @leslietessler

Hanni: @hannismooth

www.heyhanni.com

Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. 

For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com 

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Dr Peter McQuillan, Akil Memishi and Valerie Stark are the brains behind Novomins: a delicious range of nutritional gummies for both adults and kids. 

Novomins was formed with a 360 approach to health and safety with Peter’s expertise in dental surgery and Akil’s experience in drug safety and pharmacology. However, when Valerie joined and created the Women’s Bio Balance gummy, Novomins launched a first-of-its-kind supplement, carving a new path in the industry. 

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too! 

Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday and Thursday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners. 

Follow Akash, Peter & Valerie: 

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a 

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane 

www.fableandmane.com

Dr Peter McQuillan: @drpetermcquillan

Valerie Stark: @valeriyastark

Novomins: @novominsnutrition

www.novomins.com

Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. 

For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com 

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Karen Young is the founder and CEO of OUI The People, the beauty brand educating on the sustainability of safety razors and advocating the impact of beauty on culture.

Discovering that the shaving industry catered largely to men only, Karen made it a point to build an inclusive community at the core of the brand: OUI The People, formerly known as OUI, is designed to reflect their ‘People’ of all identities and backgrounds. Tune in now!

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too! 

Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday and Thursday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners. 

Follow Akash & Karen: 

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a 

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane 

www.fableandmane.com 

Karen Young: @hammockshightea

OUI The People: @ouithepeople

www.ouithepeople.com

Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. 

For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com 

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Leading aesthetician Shani Darden is an A-list favorite and founder of her namesake brand, Shani Darden Skincare. 

Drawing from her years of experience training under a highly-esteemed dermatologist, Shani began formulating custom products for her celebrity clients, including her much-loved Retinol Reform serum. With her year-long waiting list for appointments and global launches, you don’t want to miss Shani’s story!

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too! 

Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday and Thursday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners. 

Follow Akash & Shani: 

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a 

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane 

www.fableandmane.com 

Shani Darden: @shanidarden

www.shanidarden.com

Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. 

For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com 

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Wellness expert and founder of her namesake brand, Susanne Kaufmann is a global pioneer in natural, sustainable skincare. 

First launching the brand as an in-house spa range for her family hotel in Austria, Susanne Kaufmann has quickly become a household name, with her holistic approach to beauty, homage to her culture and commitment to sustainability continuing to resonate with beauty lovers everywhere.

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too! 

Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday and Thursday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners. 

Follow Akash & Susanne: 

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a 

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane 

www.fableandmane.com 

Susanne Kaufmann: @susannekaufmann_

www.susannekaufmann.com 

Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. 

For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com 

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Jess Hunt is the model, influencer and co-founder behind one of Instagram’s favourite beauty brands, Refy.

Inspired by her own aesthetic and with her personal inspirations of beauty, fashion and photography in mind, Jess has made her mark on the industry. Refy has garnered major social media hype since its launch in November 2020 and become widely known for redefining beauty as we know it. 

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too! 

Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday and Thursday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners. 

Follow Akash & Jess: 

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a 

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane 

www.fableandmane.com 

Jess Hunt: @jesshunt2 

Refy: @refybeauty 

www.refybeauty.com 

Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty

For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com 

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Today I’m sitting down with one of the most influential and celebrated hair stylists in the world, Sam McKnight. Launching his Hair by Sam McKnight range in 2017, each product expresses styles that have become synonymous with his most signature looks. 

Join us as we discuss the most iconic moments over his career, from his 200+ cover shoots for Vogue to being the personal hairstylist to Princess Diana.

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too! 

Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday and Thursday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners. 

Follow Akash & Sam: 

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a 

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane  

www.fableandmane.com 

Sam McKnight: @sammcknight1

Hair by Sam McKnight: @hairbysammcknight

www.sammcknight.com 

Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty  

For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com 

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French makeup artist and creative director for Guerlain makeup, Violette Serrat is also the founder and CEO of her own namesake brand, Violette FR. 

A multicategory vegan beauty brand with makeup, skincare, fragrance AND haircare, it actually comes as no surprise when we look at Violette’s incredible career - she’s worked at the likes of Sephora, Estée Lauder and Dior - she is the definition of a beauty guru. 

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too! 

Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday and Thursday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners. 

Follow Akash & Violette: 

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a 

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane 

www.fableandmane.com 

Violette Serrat: @violette_fr 

www.violettefr.com 

Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. 

For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com 

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Margo Marrone; a pharmacist with a huge passion for homeopathy and nutrition, pioneer of clean skincare and co-founder of The Organic Pharmacy. 

Offering a 360 approach to holistic wellness with personalised assessments and treatments in her London-based clinic, Margo’s ‘nature with nurture’ approach throughout her 20 years of The Organic Pharmacy has been truly groundbreaking in the wellness space. 

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too! 

Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday and Thursday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners. 

Follow Akash & Margo: 

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a 

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane 

www.fableandmane.com 

Margo Marrone: @margomarrone 

The Organic Pharmacy: @theorganicpharmacy 

www.theorganicpharmacy.com 

Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. 

For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com 

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