The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Tisha Thompson, founder of LYS Beauty. They discuss the purpose driven work and the importance of representation and how it relates to imposter syndrome.

Tisha Thompson, founder and CEO of LYS Beauty, is a beauty industry veteran with over 20 years of experience developing and marketing clean beauty products. As a trained makeup artist and seasoned executive, her career is marked by uncovering today’s beauty consumers’ needs, from skin concerns to financial priorities.

In 2021, Tisha launched LYS Beauty to redefine clean beauty with inclusive, high-performing products for all skin tones, types, and budgets. Her expertise in complexion has driven viral, cult-favorite products, solidifying her as a leading voice in the beauty industry.

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**This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-patient relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek the advice of a licensed mental health professional. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, and you use it at your own risk. We do not guarantee any specific outcomes or results from using the information provided.

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda Solares, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Josie Maran, founder of Josie Maran Beauty. They discuss the power of the matriarchy and manifestation through Josie’s vulnerability, sharing her own life experiences and the journey that brought her to where she is today. 

Josie Maran is a model, entrepreneur, and longtime advocate for conscious beauty who built her brand on one simple truth, feeling good is the truest form of beauty. After discovering the power of pure Argan Oil during her travels, she was inspired to bring this nutrient-rich ingredient to the center of modern skincare.

In 2007, she founded JOSIE MARAN®, creating high-performance products powered by sustainably sourced Argan Oil and rooted in transparency. What began with a single bottle of 100% Pure Organic Argan Oil has grown into a full collection of skin, body, and hair essentials designed to deliver visible results while honoring people and planet.

As the leader of a B Corp certified beauty house, Josie has championed traceable sourcing, refillable packaging, and partnerships with women-led Argan cooperatives in Morocco. Her approach blends efficacy with responsibility, proving that luxury and sustainability can live in the same jar.

Today, Josie continues to shape a brand where glow is earned through care, impact is measured through action, and beauty feels joyful, inclusive, and real.

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**This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-patient relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek the advice of a licensed mental health professional. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, and you use it at your own risk. We do not guarantee any specific outcomes or results from using the information provided.Edited by Nicolas Spearman: https://bit.ly/4eXMGqL

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Vanessa Santos Leon, Forbes Most Powerful Women of Latin America honoree, a Kennedy Center inaugural entrepreneur award recipient, and extraordinary business builder. They discuss what it is like re-building personally and professionally, discovering your authentic self through the process, and the emotional pain that comes with great growth. 

Vanessa spent twenty years building companies that made other people wealthy. She was great at it, scaling platforms to 120+ countries at Gilt.com, winning a CES Innovation Award at Mastercard, co-leading a digital platform that reached 12 million students across Latin America. As CEO of #WeAllGrow Latina, she co-scaled the company to multi-millions in revenue, and helped inject $20M+ back into the Latina economy.

Corporate wanted her in lanes. She doesn't do lanes. She poured everything in: co-scaling, building, leading, but as women of color often do, she sacrificed well beyond her means. So after seeing the acquisition of #WeAllGrow Latina through in 2025, she chose to exit. Gave herself space to recover. Got real with herself. Free of identities. Free of expectations.

What emerged was Build The Dream Holdings, a media and lifestyle company for women who are done breaking themselves apart to succeed. A newsletter reaching 10K+ subscribers. A podcast. A growing community. An advisory practice for founders who want strategy without the burnout. And a product line on the way. (Want in? Join the list.)

Vanessa is a Forbes Most Powerful Women of Latin America honoree, a Kennedy Center inaugural entrepreneur award recipient, and an investor in brands like Bloomi, Nopalera, Lil' Libros, Agua Bonita, and Earth Rides, backing diverse founders and women building what they didn't see growing up.

Every room she's been in, every company she's built, every lesson she's learned, it all led here. She's proof that you don't have to fit in a lane to build something extraordinary.

Washington Heights. The Bronx. Daughter of immigrants. A first-generation Latina founder who didn't inherit a path, she built one. In an industry where every major voice is white, she's creating at a level most people only talk about. Wealthy. Whole. And just getting started. Build The Dream. Honor The Human.™

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**This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-patient relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek the advice of a licensed mental health professional. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, and you use it at your own risk. We do not guarantee any specific outcomes or results from using the information provided.

Edited by Nicolas Spearman: https://bit.ly/4eXMGqL

Welcome to The Beauty Anonymous, a series within The Beauty Manifest podcast where we dive even deeper into the connection between beauty and mental health. In each episode, licensed mental health expert Dr. Christine Coleman answers real questions and discusses topics submitted by our listeners—no filters, no judgment, just honest conversations. Whether you’re struggling with self-image, identity, comparison, confidence, or emotional wellness in a beauty-obsessed world, this is your safe space to explore how what’s on the inside shapes how we see ourselves on the outside. Got a question for Dr. Coleman? Submit anonymously via The Beauty Manifest Instagram DMs and be part of the conversation. New episodes drop once a month. Subscribe to The Beauty Manifest and never miss a dose of insight, healing, and real talk. Dr. Christine Coleman is the Founder and CEO of Cura Wellness, a consulting and private practice firm specializing in the intersection of mental health and equity-centered leadership. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Coleman supports high-achieving diverse leaders and the organizations committed to their growth and retention. Her work equips companies to embed psychological safety, belonging, and cultural care into their leadership strategies—so their teams don’t just perform, they thrive. Grounded in deep clinical expertise and evidence-based approaches, Dr. Coleman partners with people-driven companies to build cultures that sustain both innovation and well-being. Dr. Coleman has trained leading companies like Pinterest, Business Wire, Coursera, Udemy, Mulesoft by Salesforce, and the Major League Baseball Network. Dr. Coleman has been a featured contributor to prestigious media outlets including Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Vogue, MSN, and Huffington Post. Dr. Coleman is an internationally recognized speaker and has spoken at Yale’s Mental Health Conference, UC Berkeley, the American College Health Association (ACHA), and more. Dr. Coleman received the University of San Francisco’s “Living the Mission” award for her dedication to serving women and girls. Dr. Coleman is the Founder and Executive Director of Sol Sisters Inc., a nonprofit with a mission to help women overcome societal barriers by providing educational and empowering experiences that promote personal and professional evolution. Dr. Coleman is also an Executive and Performance to diverse, influential leaders who desire to prioritize their mental health and wellbeing. Dr. Coleman holds a B.S. in Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco, a license to practice Marriage and Family Therapy in California, and a Ph.D in Marriage and Family Therapy from Eastern University. Subscribe now, hit the notification bell, and join the conversation as we redefine beauty together. **This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-patient relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please formally seek the advice of a licensed mental health professional. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, and you use it at your own risk. We do not guarantee any specific outcomes or results from using the information provided.

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Becca Guzmán, entrepreneur and co-host of the Between Generations podcast. They discuss what it is like setting boundaries, how hard comparison can be, and the importance of self-love. 

Becca Guzman is a producer, storyteller, and entrepreneur. As a founder of Richie Rue Productions, she leads her own production company known for high‑end editorial content, branded campaigns, and short films, partnering with Vogue and other top fashion and lifestyle clients. She is also co‑host of the podcast, Between Generations, a conversational series that spotlights intergenerational perspectives on art, culture, work, and identity. A devoted mom, Becca also volunteers regularly to support communities in need, championing causes that expand access to resources and opportunity. Known for thoughtful curation, collaborative leadership, and meticulous execution, she builds projects that connect audiences and amplify emerging voices.

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**This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-patient relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek the advice of a licensed mental health professional. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, and you use it at your own risk. We do not guarantee any specific outcomes or results from using the information provided.

Edited by Nicolas Spearman: https://bit.ly/4eXMGqL

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, shares about going on Good Morning America and doing press professionally and how experiences can impact her nervous system.

Melinda Solares began her beauty career at Sephora in the Makeup Merchandising Department, collaborating with some of the industry’s fastest-growing brands to develop innovative new products. Her creativity and connection to community soon led her to Sephora’s Social Media Marketing Team, where she created tutorials for YouTube and built the brand’s first-ever Instagram video program.

Melinda’s authentic voice earned her a place on the inaugural #SephoraSquad, a collective of diverse, unfiltered creators. In 2020, she became Sephora’s first Latina Beauty Director and mental health advocate—openly sharing her journey with depression and anxiety to help others feel seen and supported. Through this work, she also stepped into professional speaking, where she has been invited by organizations like Harvard Business School, Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez's Rare Impact Fund, We All Grow Latina, and more.

Alongside her beauty industry work, Melinda began exploring clairvoyance after a psychic reading revealed her potential. Now a certified clairvoyant and meditation guide, she brings a unique lens of intuition and healing to everything she does.

Whether in front of the camera or leading a guided meditation, Melinda is devoted to honest storytelling, self-growth, and breaking stigmas around beauty and mental health—one conversation at a time.

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**This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-patient relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek the advice of a licensed mental health professional. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, and you use it at your own risk. We do not guarantee any specific outcomes or results from using the information provided.

Edited by Nicolas Spearman: https://bit.ly/4eXMGqL

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Eddie Motta, therapist-in-training and skincare content creator. They discuss what it has been like for Eddie becoming a therapist, being a content creator, and Eddie vulnerably shares his coming out experience. Eddie Motta is a skincare creator, wellness enthusiast, and therapist-in-training based in Los Angeles. On his Instagram @mottaskin, he shares honest tips and routines focused on acne-prone, adult skin, blending skincare education with self-care and mental health insights. With a passion for helping others achieve healthy, dewy skin, Eddie creates relatable content that covers product recommendations, routines, and personal experiences navigating skincare challenges. He also engages with a community of fellow skincare lovers and strives to make the journey to clearer skin feel informed and supportive.Subscribe now, hit the notification bell, and join the conversation as we redefine beauty together. **This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-patient relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek the advice of a licensed mental health professional. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, and you use it at your own risk. We do not guarantee any specific outcomes or results from using the information provided.Edited by Nicolas Spearman: https://bit.ly/4eXMGqL

Welcome to The Beauty Anonymous, a new series within The Beauty Manifest podcast where we dive even deeper into the connection between beauty and mental health. In each episode, licensed mental health expert Dr. Christine Coleman answers real questions and discusses topics submitted by our listeners—no filters, no judgment, just honest conversations. Whether you’re struggling with self-image, identity, comparison, confidence, or emotional wellness in a beauty-obsessed world, this is your safe space to explore how what’s on the inside shapes how we see ourselves on the outside. Got a question for Dr. Coleman? Submit anonymously via The Beauty Manifest Instagram DMs and be part of the conversation. New episodes drop once a month. Subscribe to The Beauty Manifest and never miss a dose of insight, healing, and real talk. Dr. Christine Coleman is the Founder and CEO of Cura Wellness, a consulting and private practice firm specializing in the intersection of mental health and equity-centered leadership. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Coleman supports high-achieving diverse leaders and the organizations committed to their growth and retention. Her work equips companies to embed psychological safety, belonging, and cultural care into their leadership strategies—so their teams don’t just perform, they thrive. Grounded in deep clinical expertise and evidence-based approaches, Dr. Coleman partners with people-driven companies to build cultures that sustain both innovation and well-being. Dr. Coleman has trained leading companies like Pinterest, Business Wire, Coursera, Udemy, Mulesoft by Salesforce, and the Major League Baseball Network. Dr. Coleman has been a featured contributor to prestigious media outlets including Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Vogue, MSN, and Huffington Post. Dr. Coleman is an internationally recognized speaker and has spoken at Yale’s Mental Health Conference, UC Berkeley, the American College Health Association (ACHA), and more. Dr. Coleman received the University of San Francisco’s “Living the Mission” award for her dedication to serving women and girls. Dr. Coleman is the Founder and Executive Director of Sol Sisters Inc., a nonprofit with a mission to help women overcome societal barriers by providing educational and empowering experiences that promote personal and professional evolution. Dr. Coleman is also an Executive and Performance to diverse, influential leaders who desire to prioritize their mental health and wellbeing. Dr. Coleman holds a B.S. in Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco, a license to practice Marriage and Family Therapy in California, and a Ph.D in Marriage and Family Therapy from Eastern University. Subscribe now, hit the notification bell, and join the conversation as we redefine beauty together. **This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-patient relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please formally seek the advice of a licensed mental health professional. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, and you use it at your own risk. We do not guarantee any specific outcomes or results from using the information provided.

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, founder of Chillhouse. They discuss being an entrepreneur and how childhood has impacted Cyndi’s career. 

Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton is a trailblazing Latina entrepreneur who launched Chillhouse in NYC to redefine the modern self-care experience. In just eight years, Cyndi has transformed Chillhouse into a vibrant hub for innovative nail & self care products, including the widely acclaimed Chill Tips, found at top retailers like Target, Urban Outfitters, and Revolve. Passionate about empowering women, Cyndi uses her success to inspire others to chase their dreams and forge their own paths in entrepreneurship. Cyndi resides in Miami with her two kids and husband and Co-founder of Chillhouse, Adam Fulton. She has been featured as Inc’s 2025 500 Female Founder Honoree and has appeared on GMA, Vogue, Forbes & more. 

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**This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-patient relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek the advice of a licensed mental health professional. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, and you use it at your own risk. We do not guarantee any specific outcomes or results from using the information provided.

Edited by Nicolas Spearman: https://bit.ly/4eXMGqL

The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, has a conversation with Amy Liu, founder of Tower28 Beauty. They discuss exploring psychics, using intuition, and changing the beauty industry for good.

Amy Liu is the founder and CEO of Tower28 Beauty, a clean, sensitive-skin–safe beauty brand inspired by California beach culture. After struggling with chronic eczema and finding limited options suitable for reactive skin, she launched Tower28 to create products that are inclusive, dermatologist-tested, and safe for even the most sensitive skin. Under her leadership, the brand has become a trusted name in clean beauty, known for its transparency, accessibility, and community-driven approach.

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**This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-patient relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek the advice of a licensed mental health professional. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, and you use it at your own risk. We do not guarantee any specific outcomes or results from using the information provided.

Edited by Nicolas Spearman: https://bit.ly/4eXMGqL