Roster Radio

What gives a Beauty consumer the ick? What would be a good-to-have innovation for true shade-matching? What do Beauty insiders have their eyes on? What could be the future of product education?💄🎙️💭

Join your host, Ilina Luthra, and Roster Radio team member, Alexis Austin as they sit down for an impromptu yap episode. On this episode, we get candid about our experiences as consumers, first, and Beauty insiders, second. You know what they say, "the best things come out of unplanned experiments." If you're a Beauty executive and this is your speed, reach out to us to participate in our new yap series!

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How can brands turn community engagement into lifelong loyalty and fandom? What are the benefits of gamifying consumer engagement? What are the advantages of an owned channel like TYB, over traditional social media? How can a brand find the sweet spot between revenue, attribution, and rewards?💄🎙💭

Join your host, Ilina Luthra, as she sits down with Ty Haney, founder of TYB, groundbreaking platform that's rewriting the rules of community engagement in the beauty world. With brands like Glossier, Topicals, Rare Beauty, The Outset, Ceremonia, Ouai, Chapstick and hundred others, TYB is is allowing brands to own, measure and activate their consumers, across various marketing initiatives. On this epidoe, Ty breaks down how it works, what brands stand to gain, and why consumers love TYB more than their morning coffee!

On our radar are community-driven growth, the future of brand loyalty and fan engagement, the potential of user led sells, and a sneak peek into TYB's newest features—and its game-changing future! Stick around till the end, where Ty teases a top-secret scent that hasn't even hit the market yet...

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What makes dry cutting superior to traditional methods? What are the unique challenges of running a salon in a bustling city like New York? How do hairstylists balance innovation with personalized service? What are the latest trends in hair color? 💇‍♀️🎙️💭

Join your host, Ilina Luthra, as she gets the answers to these questions (and many others) from Rogerio Cavalcante, founder of the Second Floor Salon and a seasoned expert in hairstyling innovation--namely, dry cuts.

On our Radar are the relationship between hair and self-esteem, Rogerio's dry-cutting technique, insider tips on maintaining healthy hair, insights into the latest hair trends, and the exciting launch of his upcoming hair care line.

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*This episode was recorded in the salon, and minor audio bloopers were unavoidable.

What is the new beauty visual? How can content be optimized for different channels? What are the considerations for evergreen content production? What is Sensorial Storytelling? How should a producer charge for high-performing content?💄🎙️💭 Join your host, Ilina Luthra, as she sits down with Jaiden Wood, the brain behind WoCo Studios, a high-end video production company specializing in premium short-form content for Beauty's leading brands like Maybelline, Kiehl's, La Roche Posay, Olaplex, Beekman 1802 and more. Jaiden is known for his unique specialization in Sensorial Storytelling, a form of immersive content that combines ASMR sound with precision visuals of texture to create deeply engaging and emotional experiences. Tune in to hear about his journey through the dynamic and fast-paced world of video production, and learn the delicate balance of drawing inspiration without losing your distinct voice. On our radar is the meaning of Sensorial Storytelling, a unique approach that Jaiden has developed to create highly engaging and immersive video content, particularly for beauty and skincare products. Follow Roster Radio: The Beauty Discourse as we continue to share advice and actionable insights from beauty and wellness industry experts from all over the world.

What does it take to lead a 40-year-old artistry brand in the modern beauty world? How do you balance a global brand identity with market-level strategies in today's competitive market? How do you empower a team to take the right risks, and scale pilot tests?💄🎙️💭

Join your host, Ilina Luthra, as she dives into these questions (and so many others) with Sonika Malhotra, President and General Manager Americas for MAKE UP FOR EVER. With a career spanning continents, categories, and groundbreaking achievements—like co-founding the sustainable beauty brand, Love Beauty and Planet—Sonika shares her unique perspective on the beauty industry's power and responsibility in serving its consumer.

On our Radar are the challenges of leading an autonomous brand under the world's luxury leader, LVMH, and Sonika's powerful journey, ranging from global geographic transitions to category transitions.

Tune in to hear exclusive insights from one of beauty's top executives. Follow Roster Radio: The Beauty Discourse for more conversations with the leaders shaping beauty and wellness, worldwide.

How do you blend EMV goals, with consumer engagement? Can emerging brands with small budgets plan thoughtful events? What metrics should a brand prioritize, when planning IRL event programming?💄🎙️💭

Join your host, Ilina Luthra, as she gets the answers for these questions (and many others) from Brittany Hohl and Brittany Savastano, founders of the bicostal communications agency, Beach House PR.

On our radar are beauty event considerations, tactics to combine consumer engagement with splashy press mentions, and how to bring a strategic mix of influencers to your brand events!

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How do you speak to consumers, across different generations? How do you differentiate assortment in Sephora Vs. Ulta? How do you balance effective, targeted solutions with simplicity of use?💄🎙️💭

Join your host, Ilina Luthra, as she gets the answers for this question (and many others) from Alicia Grande, the Founder & CEO of the #1 iconic lash and brow serum brand, Grande Cosmetics.

On our radar are skincare-infused makeup products, balancing digital & retail strategy, product safety & transparency, and more.

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What are some of the biggest strategic challenges with scaling early or growth stage beauty brands? How do you integrate ethical considerations into the business strategy of a profitable business?💄🎙️💭

Join your host, Ilina Luthra, as she gets the answers for this question (and many others) from Farah Azmi, CEO of Rahua Beauty, formerly the Chief Of Staff at Oui The People. Before her ventures in beauty, Farah worked in Corporate Strategy at Tommy Hilfiger and Investment Banking at Barclays, specializing in Consumer Retail. Farah has also been recognized by Beauty Independent as one of the Emerging Beauty's Brightest Executives.

On our Radar are hiring strategies for beauty brands in the growth stage, tactics for efficient financial planning, and how to navigate the ever-evolving wholesale and retail landscape in beauty.

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What are the nuances of international pricing strategy? How can an indie brand enter the European market? How can a brand plan ahead for global regulatory restrictions in their product development cycle?💄🎙️💭

Join your host, Ilina Luthra, as she gets the answers for this question (and many others) from Karen Hayes, founder of Indie Global Strategies, a retail expansion advisory. Karen brings 25 years of global experience, successfully leading and growing brands domestically and abroad – across the Americas and in the UK, EMEA and Asia-Pacific – for brands like Summer Fridays, Nécessaire, Bobbi Brown and GLAMGLOW, among others.

On our Radar are global market maturity, pricing strategy, market entry strategy in Europe and the UK, the UK beauty market evolution, differences in consumer behaviour, challenges for expansion in APAC, and navigating regulatory guidelines in different regions.

Tune in to learn everything you need to know about global expansion into regions like EMEA, APAC, MENA, and ANZ. Follow Roster Radio: The Beauty Discourse, as we continue to share advice and actionable insights from beauty and wellness industry experts from all over the world.

What are some of the craziest things you've heard about botox and dermal fillers? What should you know before going into your first injetcables appointment? How early is too early for botox?💄🎙️💭

Join your host, Ilina Luthra, as she gets the answers for this question (and many others) from Dr. Michael Kennis, Founder of Velour Medical, the most loved cosmetic aesthetic practice in New York.

On our Radar are myths associated with injectables, the aeshetic industry's hottest trends, and what it means to "have work done."

Tune in to learn everything you need to know about cosmetic injections. Follow Roster Radio: The Beauty Discourse, as we continue to share advice and actionable insights from beauty and wellness industry experts from all over the world.

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