Founded Beauty

Entrepreneur, activist and content creator, Jackie Aina is also the founder of the incredible lifestyle brand, Forvr Mood. 

Comprising a range of fragrances in wellbeing collections, Forvr Mood is rewriting the narrative around women of colour, and providing self-care and luxury in a space that Jackie describes as a love letter to each other and ourselves.

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe 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 & Jackie:

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane

www.fableandmane.com

Jackie Aina: @jackieaina

Forvr Mood: @forvrmood

www.forvrmood.com

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

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Introducing a range of sustainable lipsticks made for the modern conscious woman, Molly Hart is the founder of HIGHR Collective.

Molly had a huge insight into clean beauty through her 15 years of experience in the industry before motherhood truly transformed her passion. Tune in as we learn all about the driving force behind her B corp-certified brand. 

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe 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 & Molly:

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane

www.fableandmane.com

Molly Hart: @mollyehart

HIGHR Collective: @highrcollective

www.highrcollective.com

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

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Founder and CEO of the haircare brand Crown Affair, Dianna Cohen is out to evolve haircare into a well-being ritual. 

Dianna launched Crown Affair just weeks before the pandemic began after realising the need for education and guidance around haircare - both from years of providing her friends with advice and the huge shift in the industry to beauty from home. 

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe 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 & Dianna:

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane

www.fableandmane.com

Dianna Cohen: @diannacohen

Crown Affair: @crownaffair

www.crownaffair.com

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

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Michelle Feeney is the founder of the British fragrance brand, Floral Street. Determined to challenge and stimulate the beauty industry with sustainable practices, Floral Street is paving the way for eco-conscious fragrance journeys.

Having been at the forefront of some of the world’s largest beauty brands, from MAC at Estée Lauder Companies to St. Tropez, Michelle is truly an industry trailblazer and I cannot wait to share our conversation with you all.

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe 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 & Michelle:

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane

www.fableandmane.com

Michelle Feeney: @michelle_feeney_

Floral Street: @floralstreet_

www.floralstreet.com

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

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Bree Johnson is the co-founder of the Australian beauty brand, Frank Body, said to be ‘the most fun you can have in the bathroom’. Widely adored for its famous coffee body scrub, fun packaging and upfront approach to beauty, Frank Body is now a household staple.

With the brand now nearing its 10th anniversary, Bree has brought a new wave of energy into championing body positivity - you won’t want to miss this conversation so make sure you tune in!

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe 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 & Bree:

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane

www.fableandmane.com

Bree Johnson: @bree_take_two

Frank Body: @frank_bod

www.frankbody.com

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

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Anchit Nayar is the CEO of E-Commerce Beauty at Nykaa, India’s biggest destination for beauty and wellness. Alongside his mother and Nykaa’s founder, Falguni, and his twin sister, Adwaita, Anchit is pioneering the future of e-commerce in South Asia.

Tune in as we discuss how Nykaa has expanded to triple-digit revenue growth during the pandemic and just how Anchit has spearheaded the company’s strategy to success.

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe 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 & Nykaa:

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane

www.fableandmane.com

Nykaa: @mynykaa

www.nykaa.com

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

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Hairstylist, activist, New York Times bestselling author, host of the Getting Curious podcast and star of Queer Eye, Jonathan Van Ness is now also the founder of his own haircare line, JVN Hair. 

Encouraging everyone to find their best ‘hair self’ with a gender-neutral and performance-driven line, JVN has been on every beauty lover’s radar and looks to propel inclusivity in the industry even further.

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe 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 & Jonathan:

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane

www.fableandmane.com

Jonathan Van Ness: @jvn

JVN Hair: @jvnhair

www.jvnhair.com

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

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Desiree Verdejo is the CEO and founder of Hyper Skin, a results-oriented skincare brand designed to treat dark spots for all skin tones. 

Seeking a solution for her own skin concerns, Desiree set out to address the major lack of diversity in the beauty space and speak directly to an under-targeted audience. Trust me when I say the hype is REAL, so make sure you tune in!

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe 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 & Desiree:

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane

www.fableandmane.com

Desiree Verdejo: @desiree.verdejo

Hyper Skin: @hyperskin

www.hyperskin.com

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

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Sandra Velasquez is the founder of Nopalera, a premium bath and body line celebrating the rich culture of Mexico. Inspired by the nopal cactus, the brand is a trailblazer in crediting Mexican producers and their valuable expertise. 

Nopalera is the first-ever Latinx-owned skincare brand to have launched in Nordstrom - not to mention during the pandemic too - so Sandra’s story is one you don’t want to miss!

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe 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 & Sandra:

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane

www.fableandmane.com

Sandra Velasquez: @officialslv

Nopalera: @nopalera.co

www.nopalera.co

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

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Redefining classic beauty and re-evaluating our impact on the environment, Cary Lin and Angela Ubias are the founders of the sustainable skincare brand Common Heir. 

Common Heir aims to eliminate waste by going plastic-free and using biodegradable formulas, seeking to treat our skin and earth as one and reimagine traditions that will be passed on to future generations. 

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe 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, Cary & Angela:

Akash Mehta: @mehta_a

Fable & Mane: @fableandmane

www.fableandmane.com

Cary Lin: @carylin

Angela Ubias: @angelamubias

Common Heir: @commonheir

www.commonheir.com

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

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