The Happi Podcast

Former L'Oreal model Fancy Acholonu used the power of fragrance to cope with the loss of her mother. After creating her own intoxicating scent profile, she decided to bottle it up to help others feel just as good in a fragrance she christened, Simply Fancy.  

Don Frey, president and CEO of the Independent Beauty Association, sits down with Happi to discuss the association's take on MoCRA, state regulations, Cosmoprof North America and more. 

After he kids had an allergic reaction, mom-on-a-mission Stephanie DiPisa wanted to create a better sunscreen. A health issue shaped the development process, and now her brand, Solara Suncare, can be found at retailers like Target and Neiman Marcus.

Yashi Shrestha, head of science and research, at Novi Connect. She discusses digitizing formulation and product development with Happi’s Editorial Director Tom Branna.

Black Wolf Nation, a five year old, purpose-driven men’s grooming company is changing the way men think about skin care with an effiacious line of skin care products that men will want to shop for themselves. Founder Sam Lewkowict sat down with Happi to discuss how the brand came to be, current and future launches and the brothers' humble beginnings in Montreal in a snow shoveling business to becoming a Forbes 30 Under 30 company. 

Dr. Aanand Geria, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist. His practice, Geria Dermatology, has offices in Rutherford and Verona, NJ. In this podcast, Dr. Geria provides insights into some of the most common skin issues he sees in his practice from eczema to acne, the "Zoom effect," driving patients into his office, and stress's detrimental impact on skin. He reviews common OTC ingredients that have a positive impact on skin, and offers suggestions on how formulators can better serve consumers in their quest for a healthy skin barrier. 

Unhidden Beauty, an e-commerce business that launched less than a year ago, is all the hype on TikTok. The color cosmetics brand designs customizable eyeshadow palettes with a range of colors to allow consumers to make their own palettes and magnetic compacts designed after their favorite celebs from Real Housewives to RuPaul. 

On this Happi Podcast, listen to CEO Kiemu Salmon discuss her transition from medicine to makeup and her burgeoning business which she hopes to expand upon and parlay into retail in the coming year.

Entrepreneur Nina Liu is the founder of Kite Beauty. The fairly new convenience beauty brand is designed for the beauty enthusiast on the go, who may not have time in the morning to apply their makeup. Liu sat down with Happi to talk about her foray into the beauty space from the consulting industry and her aim to helping working professionals apply their makeup on the fly with the launch of her first product, On the Glow Concealer.

Happi Magazine’s Managing Editor Christine Esposito chats with Katie Klencheski, founder of SMAKK Studios. 

Klencheski helps high-profile direct-to-consumer brands embrace sustainability. 

She sat down with Happi to discuss the competitive advantage that comes from being authentic and the triple bottom line: prosperity, people and planet. 

Happi speaks with famed YouTuber and founder of hair care brand Hairitage about the brand's latest product launch, from hairstyling tools to biotin-infused shampoo and conditioner available in Walmart stores nationwide and on Hairitage.com. The mother of five also spoke of her inspiration to form the company after caring for the hair of her own children and some of her favorite products she uses herself.