Coco Berthmann became internet-famous by sharing her story of surviving sex trafficking as a young child growing up in Germany. She was sheltered and supported by families in Utah, where her faith and fame intertwined. But in 2022, Coco was arrested for raising money for a fake cancer diagnosis, and people began to doubt everything that she had ever said. Is her life story truly one big elaborate lie? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sara Ganim and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning showrunner Karen Given investigate in Dear Media’s first true crime podcast.

Introducing Believable: The Coco Berthmann Story

Get ready with us! We’re Jill and Carlene, two longtime beauty editors who have seen it all and swatched it all, and now we’re here to tell you what’s good. Whether you’re searching for the latest insider-fave foundation, building a gimmick-free skincare routine, or interested in exploring culture through a beauty lens, tune in every Wednesday for epic guests like Makeup By Mario, Dr. Pimple Popper and Jonathan Van Ness (say what?!) Plus, don’t miss our monthly #DamnGood reviews of trending drugstore and spendy finds that are worth the $$$ – you’re glowing already!

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Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine is one of the most in-demand celebrity facial masseurs, – and he’s just as intriguing as his name suggests. Dubbed “King of Red-Carpet Skin-Prep” by Elle Magazine, we’re getting all of the best tips he’ll be using to finesse famous faces for the upcoming MET Gala. (Most recently, he worked with Lily Gladstone and Emily Blunt for their Oscars’ run). But first, the Augustinus Bader ambassador shares his fascinating life story as a descendent of Mary Queen of Scots, mentee to the late Isabella Blow, and you’ll hear about the one time that Kim Kardashian gave him a royal blue bottle that would change his career forever.




Plus, you’ll discover:The fascinating backstory behind his Scottish lineage – straight from the Braveheart movie (no joke.)Intimate details behind the skin pro’s poignant friendship with the late, great Isabella Blow, and what he learned from the British fashion legend.The difference between a traditional esthetician and a “facial masseur,” along with the exact protocol that Lord Gavin uses to get famous clients red carpet ready, from awakening fascia to guided meditation. Real talk: Why Lord Gavin isn’t a fan of slugging, jade rollers or micellar cleansers.The insider’s top reco’s for SPF, his favourite drugstore buy and the discontinued product that he misses most.Follow us on Tiktok to see an exclusive tutorial from Lord Gavin on how to give yourself a mini lifting facial – in less than five minutes. 


Come Watch With Us! You are officially invited to our first ever YouTube Premiere to view the Lord Gavin x Breaking Beauty episode in action. Join us on Wednesday, May 1st at 8pm ET right here to watch and react with us LIVE in the comments. 

 

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Meet Lord Gavin, The Facial Masseur Responsible For Making A-List Stars Look Snatched For The MET Gala. Plus, His Red Carpet Meditations and The Real-Life (Braveheart-Adjacent!?) Family History That Y

The #DamnGood, Feel-Good Guide! From an Eye-Awakening Rose Eye Mask to a Skin-Plumping, Self-Tanning Serum and A First Sniff of Charlotte Tilbury’s New Fragrances – These Are The Products Giving Us Se

Whether it’s the satin pillowcase, minimalist scrunchies or the viral, XL heatless rollers, there’s a good chance that you have a Kitsch favourite in your beauty routine already. Today, Founder and CEO Cassandra Morales Thurswell traces the brand’s humble beginnings, from selling handmade hair ties door to door at the tender age of 25 to creating a solid shampoo bar that sells every 5 seconds, to Kitsch’s status as one of the Most Innovative Brands of 2024, as deemed by Fast Company.




Tune in to learn about:How Cassandra created a multi-million dollar brand on optimism –  without an MBAWhat happens when you’re not a forward-facing founder (shy types, listen up!)What it takes to earn “Woman-Owned” CertificationWhy her new, filtered shower head is totally different from ones you’ve seen in the past (and how it can benefit your hair and skin!) What is the Kitsch Beach House and can anyone rent it??!


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Memberships, perks and points, oh my! This week we’re dissecting the world of beauty loyalty programs to see how they stack up against each other. Listen in as we reveal which loyalty programs really make it worth your membership, along with the one place we believe serves the most covetable G-with-P (gift with purchase) and the best, lowkey source to stack bundles and deals if you’re a true skincare junkie.




You’ll hear about:Sephora Beauty Insider Benefits vs Ulta Beauty Rewards showdown! Which one is better for beauty lovers when it comes to access, perks, birthday gifts and moreThe sleeper hit, luxury loyalty program that you need to know aboutThe one hair product that Carlene would risk her points on in order to try for the first timeThe products Jill wants to use her points for to re-up on for her beauty staplesStay tuned to the end for Jill’s hack on how to stack your beauty deals for max savings!   

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Today we’re welcoming Jen Atkin, dubbed “The Most Influential Hairstylist in the World,” by The New York Times. Prior to founding Ouai, Mane Addicts and now Mane, 

Jen lent her highly polished hair skills to a veritable who’s who of young Hollywood –  everyone from the Kardashians, the Jenner sisters, Hailey Bieber, Chrissy Teigen and even Madonna!




Listen in as we chat about:What inspired Jen Atkin to launch Mane, after years of being an ambassador to the industry’s most famous luxury $$$ hairdryerTips galore: How-to get the perfect blow dry at home, choosing the right barrel size for your hair type and banishing those dreaded curling iron kinksWhy the cool shot on your blow dryer is seriously underratedThe one hair product that Jen created which she now admits, was a flop momentThe secret habit she practices to bring focus as a busy Mom and serial entrepreneurPlus! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our conversation with Jen Atkin And follow us on Tiktok to see Jen Atkin style retro waves on Carlene’s hair 


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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya 

Produced by Dear Media Studio

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legendary Hairstylist and Mane Founder Jen Atkin On The One Hair Tool That Got Her Celebrity Friends Buzzing, Pro Tips For Styling Curls That Last and Why It’s High Time We Retire Trends

Introducing Believable: The Coco Berthmann Story

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