Asia Fee is a Chinese-American Chemist and founder of Alchemist Asia! She graduated with her BS in Chemistry from California State University, Channel Islands, and worked as a Lab Technician for Parker Hannifin Corp. In this episode with Asia, we chat all about working remotely and how to be a successful Chemist while being remote! She now lives in Alaska as a remote Formulation Chemist, STEM Personnel/Speaker, and Content Creator.

In this episode of The Glam Chemist Podcast,

Genesis sits down with Cynthia Johnson, cosmetic chemist and Founder & CEO of Cindy J Cosmetic Labs, LLC, to talk about what it really takes to grow a beauty business online.

Cynthia shares how she built a loyal client base and digital presence by leading with education and transparency. Her philosophy is simple but powerful: teach first, formulate second. By helping founders understand their products, not just sell them, she’s turned expertise into trust and trust into growth.

The conversation explores how social media can be used as a business tool rather than a performance stage, from content strategy and client attraction to showing up consistently without losing your voice or values.

This episode is for chemists, founders, and beauty professionals looking to turn knowledge into visibility and community into longevity.

In this episode of The Glam Chemist Podcast, Genesis sits down with Esther Olu, R&D formulation chemist and multidisciplinary scientist whose work helps transform creative cosmetic concepts into products on shelves around the world.

Esther shares her lived experience navigating the beauty and science industries as a minority in STEM, unpacking what visibility really looks like behind the scenes. From earning dual degrees in Chemistry and Media & Cultural Studies at UC Riverside to completing a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Science with a focus on cosmetic science at the University of Cincinnati, her path reflects both technical rigor and cultural awareness.

The conversation explores innovation, identity, and the emotional labor that often goes unspoken in scientific spaces. Esther also discusses her decision to train as a licensed esthetician, expanding her impact beyond the lab and deepening her commitment to skin health and community care.

This episode is a reminder that representation is about being heard, supported, and able to shape the future of the industry.

In this episode of the Glam Chemist Podcast,

Genesis talks with Nicole McCardy-Miller, Senior Scientist in personal care product development and the voice behind The Curly Chemist. Nicole brings science, culture, and care together, breaking down what it really means to understand curly hair beyond trends and textures.

As a proud Bahamian woman working in product development, Nicole shares her journey through college and into industry, offering insight on navigating early career decisions, staying connected to your roots, and trusting your curiosity even when the path feels uncertain.

The conversation also explores her growing passion for curl education through social media, her dreams of launching her own haircare line, and why teaching people how to care for their curls at home is just as powerful as what’s on the shelf.

This episode is for anyone learning how to love their hair, their career, and the science that connects the two.

In this episode of the Glam Chemist Podcast,

Genesis sits down with cosmetic chemist and beauty founder Arielle Nausieda, the mind behind ESSNTLS Lab, a skincare brand created to raise the bar for what clean beauty can and should be. Effective, sustainable, and luxurious, without compromise.

Arielle shares her non-linear journey into cosmetic science, from early detours through dentistry and pharmacology to finally finding alignment in beauty formulation. Together, they talk about the value of listening to yourself sooner, the realities of investing in advanced degrees, and why hands-on experience often teaches more than any syllabus.

At its core, this episode is a reminder that every product has a backstory, and that the brands worth supporting are the ones committed to impact beyond the label.

In this Meet the Host episode, Genesis shares the path that shaped her work at the intersection of science, beauty, and entrepreneurship. With years of experience developing skincare, haircare, personal care, and consumer products, she brings both technical depth and creative instinct to every formula she touches.

Inspired by a lifelong love of creating beautiful things and understanding the science that makes them work, Genesis founded Elitegen Innovation, a turnkey product development studio supporting independent beauty brands. Her work centers on research and development, product strategy, and thoughtful execution, helping founders move from idea to shelf with clarity and confidence.

This episode offers a closer look at the scientist behind the mic and the mission guiding The Glam Chemist Podcast.

This episode isn’t just an introduction, it’s an invitation.

In the opening episode of The Glam Chemist Podcast, host Genesis Velazquez, cosmetic chemist and science communicator, sets the foundation for a space created with intention. A space where science, beauty, culture, and power intersect. Where the people behind the products are centered, and where success in the beauty industry is examined beyond the highlight reel.

Genesis shares why this podcast exists, who it’s for, and the conversations she’s committed to having. From scientists and marketers to brand founders and creatives, The Glam Chemist amplifies the voices shaping the beauty industry from the inside out.

If you’ve ever been curious about the science behind beauty, questioned how success is defined in this industry, or searched for representation in STEM spaces, this podcast is for you.