This we have Monique Meneses who is the founder of this amazing and recently launched bodycare brand that currently offers bodywashes and body serums and is truly disrupting the space called iota that is rooted in protecting and nourishing our skin microbiome. In case you’re wondering what the skin microbiome is - think of it like a collection of ecosystems that are the home to trillions of microorganisms essential for not only skin but our overall comprehensive health. 

Monique has spent her entire career working in the beauty space and has done everything from working in beauty editorial to helping grow brands like Peach & Lily and Gisou. In this episode we get into the health scare that started her skin microbiome journey, her whole reason for creating this product, the importance of protecting and nourishing your skin and why your overall skin should be considered just as you consider healthy food choices or clean face products. 

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Some Questions I Ask:

• How did you land in New York? How did you know you wanted to move here? (8:28)
• I'm curious about your take on beauty as it pertains to making changes in the world. And what you witnessed in these 10 years of being in beauty (13:03)
• What did you find in your research on what the average person puts on their body? (21:38)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Monique's editorial career (10:13)
• About Monique's fertility journey (16:42)
• Why taking care of the skin microbiome is so important (20:47)
• The difference between pro, pre, and post-biotics (34:09)
• What every entrepreneur should bring to the table when joining an industry (39:38)

Resources:

• iota website

Connect with Monique:

• LinkedIn

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