Charlotte Chen Pienaar is the founder of Everyday Humans, a newly launched DTC brand that makes comfy, planet friendly sunscreens for all humans. Charlotte is passionate about sustainability and inclusivity. Created with the belief that sunscreen should be for ALL humans and the foundation of all skincare routines, Everyday Humans combines good for you formulas, good for the planet packaging at everyday prices.

In today’s episode, Charlotte and I talk about what sets Everyday Humans apart, the intricacies of chemical vs physical sunscreen, and how she's navigated the industry as a self funded founder.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

Follow and connect with Everyday Humans at @everydayhumans & everyday-humans.com

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This In Our Network episode is sponsored by Ana Luisa. Ana Luisa features high quality jewelry pieces at affordable prices starting at $39 dollars. You can shop the Buy One, Get One 40% Off Sale at shop.analuisa.com/inournetwork. 

Stephanie Lee is the founder and CEO of SELFMADE, a skincare line that merges mental health with beauty. While working at the epicenter of the beauty world and reckoning with a mental health crisis, Stephanie questioned the current societal standards that make it nearly impossible for us to recognize and appreciate our inherent human value. This was an uncomfortable discovery, and it instilled a deep desire for change which led her to seek out vulnerable conversations about our personal relationships to mental health and self-worth.

In today’s episode, Stephanie and I talk about her upbringing and what it was like dealing with mental health in an Asian American household, how she practices self care, and the power of self expression.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

Follow and connect with SELFMADE at @bestselfmade.co & beselfmade.co

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This In Our Network episode is sponsored by Ana Luisa. Ana Luisa features high quality jewelry pieces at affordable prices starting at $39 dollars. You can shop their pieces online at shop.analuisa.com/inournetwork. Use the code 'INOURNETWORK' for 20% off the entire Ana Luisa website.

Ishra Gill is the Marketing Director of Flax Home, a women-owned and women-run DTC based in Vancouver offering up the comfiest linen goods for your home. Before landing with the stellar team at Flax Home, she's had over 10+ years of experience in a non-traditional journey working in media, retail, agency side, and CPG. She also gives back her time and financial support through advancing women's economic empowerment by investing in founders and businesses she believes in like Belli Welli and by being a part of communities like The 51 and The Forum. Building brands that people love and bringing them to life has always been the thread that connects everything together — and what she is innately skilled and loves, to do.

In today’s episode, Ishra and I talk more about her experience navigating the agency and brand side of businesses, behind the scenes of brand building, and how brands can stand out and evolve amidst the constant change in social media.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

Follow and connect with Ishra on Instagram at @ishragill and follow Flax Home at @shopflaxhome & shopflaxhome.com

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This In Our Network episode is sponsored by Ana Luisa. Ana Luisa features high quality jewelry pieces at affordable prices starting at $39 dollars. You can shop their pieces online at shop.analuisa.com/inournetwork. Use the code 'INOURNETWORK' for 20% off the entire Ana Luisa website.

Alexandra Nikolajev or better known as @lexniko on her socials is the host of the One Last Thing podcast. Taking you beyond the story, Lex breaks down celeb wins and learns, offers unsolicited strategic advice and provides deep dives into the most interesting relationships and news across the world of pop culture. During her 9-5, Lex leads Global Content + Partnerships at Pinterest where she oversees global inclusion and diversity initiatives with creators and influencer.

In today’s episode, Lex and I talk about her experience navigating the early blogging world to now finding her niche, creating an engaged community through social, and how to get out of a creative rut. 

I hope you enjoy the episode!

Follow and connect with Lex on Instagram at @lexniko and follow her podcast One Last Thing.

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Carley Fortune is an author and award-winning journalist, who has served as an editor at some of Canada’s top publications. She was most recently the Executive Editor of Refinery29 Canada, the leading next-gen media and entertainment platform focused on women and underrepresented voices pushing the status quo, in their lives and in the world.

Carley's first novel, Every Summer After, is your next beach read. The book is a nostalgic story of childhood crushes, first loves, and the people and choices that mark us forever. It will be released on May 10, 2022.

In today’s episode, Carley and I talk about how she began her career in journalism, what makes a writer stand out, and the behind the scenes of writing her novel, Every Summer After.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

Follow and connect with Carley on Instagram at @carleyfortune and on her website at carleyfortune.com. 

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This In Our Network episode is sponsored by Bob Oré Blue Collection. The brand features affordable, hand-crafted genuine leather bags from Beverly Hills. You can shop their pieces in person in Beverly Hills and Montreal and online at bobore.com. Use the code 'KAYLA10' for 10% off your next purchase.

Leslie Tessler is the founder of Hanni, a company focused on single blade razors to ultimately say goodbye to razor burns, irritation and ingrown hairs. Leslie fell in love with a straight razor after getting her face shaved at a men's barbershop in Tokyo. Before Hanni, Leslie gained her industry veteran status after working at Ralph Lauren, L'Oréal, and Coty to name a few.

In today’s episode, Leslie and I talk more about her experience transitioning from a fast paced world to slowing down and finding her passion again. We dive into the benefits of using a single blade razor and how Hanni is focusing on being sustainably cautious.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

Follow and connect with Hanni on Instagram at @hannismooth and on their website at heyhanni.com

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Allie Egan is the Founder and CEO of Veracity Selfcare. Veracity was created to help you figure out what your skin is saying without having to rely on ‘skin types’ or quizzes to determine your skincare routine. Veracity focuses on an at-home hormone test to gather data about the state of your skin and offer products optimized for you.

Allie began her career investing in consumer and beauty brands at L Catterton and backs healthcare businesses as a venture partner at Meridian Street Capital. Before founding Veracity, she was CEO of the fashion brand Cynthia Rowley and led the product, e-commerce, and digital marketing teams at Estée Lauder’s top brands, including La Mer, Clinique, and Origins.

In today’s episode, Allie and I talk about her experience and challenges with skincare, how hormone testing works and what it identifies, and the ingredients and environmental factors that affect our overall skin health.

I hope you enjoy the episode! 

Follow and connect with Veracity on Instagram at @veracityselfcare and on their website at veracityselfcare.com

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Veracity - Hormones Glossary

Veracity - Ingredients Glossary

Stacy Grace is the founder of KENT, a 100% organic, plant-based and compostable underwear brand. For three years, KENT designed organic silk underwear and loungewear found at retailers around the world including J Crew and Selfridges, and covered by Vogue, WWD and Refinery29. However, Stacy found herself coming back to that simple pair of 100% (organic) cotton underwear. Months of research, trials and fittings later, the Annual Brief was born. KENT produces briefs with natural materials, less toxins, simpler style, no synthetics, better fit, less irritation, and fewer wedgies.

In today’s episode, Stacy and I talk about the benefits of 100% organic cotton, how synthetic fabrics affect your body, and how to shop sustainably & consciously the next time you *add to cart*.

I hope you enjoy the episode! xx

Follow and connect with KENT on Instagram at @wearkent and on their website at wearkent.com

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Emily is the founder of Ohai, a cannabis lifestyle brand featuring a curated collection of Elevated Essentials. Ohai was founded in 2018 in Vancouver, BC and built by an all-women freelance team.

In today’s episode, Emily and I talk about how she’s navigated the world of entrepreneurship, what Ohai means to her, and how she’s integrated the therapeutic benefits of cannabis in her life.

I hope you enjoy the episode! xx

Follow and connect with OHAI on Instagram at @ohailife 

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Jennifer is the Founder of Empyri, a skincare line focused on integrating the benefits of active root extract into every product. Prior to starting Empyri, Jennifer graduated with a masters in bio-chemical and environmental engineering. Since then, her entrepreneurial drive has led her to start multiple companies including Empyri.

In today’s episode, Jennifer and I sit down to talk about how she started Empyri, benefits of Cannabis infused skincare, and how Cannabis is shaping and disrupting the beauty industry.

I hope you enjoy the episode! xx

Follow and connect with Empyri on Instagram @empyri.co

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