In this episode of Swatched, host Khera Alexander speaks with Jules and Ange, co-founders of the Fitzroy, a Toronto-based fashion rental business for dresses, gowns, accessories, and formal rentals. They discuss their long-standing friendship, the transition from retail to rental, understanding customer needs, and the importance of adaptability in entrepreneurship. The conversation also touches on their roles within the business, the significance of hiring, and their insights on fashion trends and beauty aesthetics. The episode concludes with advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and highlights of Canadian brands to watch.

To learn more about The Fitzroy: https://www.fitzroyrentals.com/

To connect with The Fitztoy: https://www.instagram.com/fitzroyrentals/

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To connect with Khera: https://www.instagram.com/kheraalexander/?hl=en

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In this episode of the Swatched podcast, Khera Alexander speaks with Joanna Auguste, a nurse practitioner and founder of The Face Lab, about the world of medical aesthetics. They discuss Joanna's journey into aesthetics, the importance of representation in the industry, and the stigmas surrounding medical aesthetics in communities of colour. 

Joanna shares insights on navigating treatments for diverse skin types, starting an aesthetic journey, and the trending treatments for 2025 and beyond. The conversation emphasizes the need for education, empowerment, and personalized care in the field of aesthetics.

To learn more about The Face Lab: https://www.thefacelab.ca

To connect with The Face Lab: https://www.instagram.com/thefacelabca/?hl=en
To connect with Khera: https://www.instagram.com/kheraalexander/?hl=en

In this episode of Swatched, host Khera Alexander sits down with Jenn Harper, visionary founder of Cheekbone beauty. As one the first Canadian Indigenous-owned and founded cosmetics companies, Cheekbone beauty is a B Corp-certified, purpose-driven brand with sustainable, high-quality, clean, vegan, and cruelty-free products. 

Founded with a core belief in giving back, Cheekbone Beauty supports communities through product, monetary donations, and community projects. To date, the brand has donated more than $200,000 to a wide variety of causes and initiatives, including the Navajo Water Project, One Tree Planted, Shannen’s Dream, and the FNCFCS.

In this episode, Jenn speaks about the dream that started it all, some of the challenges shes faced while building her business, the importance of sustainability in her personal and professional life, remaining authentic as a leader, and more.

Grab your favourite drink and get cozy for this honest and inspiring hour-long conversation between Jenn and Khera.

To shop Cheekbone Beauty: https://www.cheekbonebeauty.com/

To connect with Cheekbone Beauty: https://www.instagram.com/cheekbonebeauty/

To connect with Jenn Harper https://www.instagram.com/cheekbonejenn/
To connect with Khera Alexander https://www.instagram.com/kheraalexander/

Welcome to Swatched, a podcast hosted by makeup artist and beauty writer Khera Alexander exploring beauty’s intersection with wellness, entrepreneurship, and pop culture. After over 10 years in the beauty industry and digital media space, Swatched was created to cultivate a space where inclusive conversations and multiple passions could exist at once. 

Every other Thursday, Swatched episodes will explore different aspects of the beauty industry, from expert insights to products that are making waves to honest conversations with leading creatives and entrepreneurs from Canada and the U.S. If you love beauty — not just the products, but the people, the business, and the craft — this podcast was made for you.