Episodes

166
Sept. 23, 2020

Episode 166, Veronique Gabai, Founder & CEO, Veronique Gabai - Sun and Soul | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

Travel may be on pause, but Veronique Gabai believes fragrance can transport us on a journey to somewhere else. Her namesake fragrance, jewelry and beauty product company is inspired by her birthplace and the place of her childhood, the French Riviera. After growing up surrounded by beautiful sensation, she wanted to put nature directly into her products, to help people feel better - more joyful, beautiful and confident - and express themselves more authentically. She made the switch from corpor...
166
Sept. 23, 2020

Episode 166, Veronique Gabai, Founder & CEO, Veronique Gabai - Sun and Soul | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

Travel may be on pause, but Veronique Gabai believes fragrance can transport us on a journey to somewhere else. Her namesake fragrance, jewelry and beauty product company is inspired by her birthplace and the place of her childhood, the French Riviera. After growing up surrounded by beautiful sensation, she wanted to put nature directly into her products, to help people feel better - more joyful, beautiful and confident - and express themselves more authentically. She made the switch from corpor...
165
Sept. 9, 2020

Episode 165, Dr. Susan Taylor, Founder, Skin of Color Society - Making a Difference in Under Served Communities | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

Dr. Susan Taylor, Skin of Color Society Founder, always wanted to grow up and be a doctor, but she didn’t know she’d become a dermatologist. She created @skinofcolorsociety when she realized that many dermatologists were not well-versed in treating darker skin tones, and even afraid to perform procedures on brown or black skin. Tune in to this week's episode to hear about how Dr. Susan Taylor started SOCS, and the ways they help promote awareness, research and education on treating skin of color...
165
Sept. 9, 2020

Episode 165, Dr. Susan Taylor, Founder, Skin of Color Society - Making a Difference in Under Served Communities | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

Dr. Susan Taylor, Skin of Color Society Founder, always wanted to grow up and be a doctor, but she didn’t know she’d become a dermatologist. She created @skinofcolorsociety when she realized that many dermatologists were not well-versed in treating darker skin tones, and even afraid to perform procedures on brown or black skin. Tune in to this week's episode to hear about how Dr. Susan Taylor started SOCS, and the ways they help promote awareness, research and education on treating skin of color...
165
Sept. 9, 2020

Episode 165, Dr. Susan Taylor, Founder, Skin of Color Society - Making a Difference in Under Served Communities | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

Dr. Susan Taylor, Skin of Color Society Founder, always wanted to grow up and be a doctor, but she didn’t know she’d become a dermatologist. She created @skinofcolorsociety when she realized that many dermatologists were not well-versed in treating darker skin tones, and even afraid to perform procedures on brown or black skin. Tune in to this week's episode to hear about how Dr. Susan Taylor started SOCS, and the ways they help promote awareness, research and education on treating skin of color...
164
Aug. 26, 2020

Episode 164, Sonya Dakar, Founder of Sonya Dakar - Opportunity, Adventure and Discovery | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

Thirty years ago, Sonya Dakar was taking polaroid photos of clients in her esthetician office, fondly referred to as skin boot camp. Today her namesake skincare line is recognized worldwide. As a skincare expert, Sonya is renowned for building a brand dedicated to educating consumers and treating the skin with clean, effective ingredients. Her iconic clinic in Beverly Hills serves as a center for innovation where clients come to transform their skin concerns into a healthy, glowing complexion th...
164
Aug. 26, 2020

Episode 164, Sonya Dakar, Founder of Sonya Dakar - Opportunity, Adventure and Discovery | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

Thirty years ago, Sonya Dakar was taking polaroid photos of clients in her esthetician office, fondly referred to as skin boot camp. Today her namesake skincare line is recognized worldwide. As a skincare expert, Sonya is renowned for building a brand dedicated to educating consumers and treating the skin with clean, effective ingredients. Her iconic clinic in Beverly Hills serves as a center for innovation where clients come to transform their skin concerns into a healthy, glowing complexion th...
164
Aug. 26, 2020

Episode 164, Sonya Dakar, Founder of Sonya Dakar - Opportunity, Adventure and Discovery | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

Thirty years ago, Sonya Dakar was taking polaroid photos of clients in her esthetician office, fondly referred to as skin boot camp. Today her namesake skincare line is recognized worldwide. As a skincare expert, Sonya is renowned for building a brand dedicated to educating consumers and treating the skin with clean, effective ingredients. Her iconic clinic in Beverly Hills serves as a center for innovation where clients come to transform their skin concerns into a healthy, glowing complexion th...
163
Aug. 19, 2020

Episode 163, Maria Hatzistefanis, Founder, Rodial - Keep Calm and Find Beauty | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

After being fired from a fast-paced banking biz position in London, Maria Hatzistefanis, Founder of Rodial, took months before making her next move. That move eventually combined her business savvy and experience in the finance world with her long-time love of the beauty industry. This episode reminds us to keep calm and find the beauty in every road block, rejection and set-back. #wherebrainsmeetbeauty @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast wherebrainsmeetbeauty.com
163
Aug. 19, 2020

Episode 163, Maria Hatzistefanis, Founder, Rodial - Keep Calm and Find Beauty | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

After being fired from a fast-paced banking biz position in London, Maria Hatzistefanis, Founder of Rodial, took months before making her next move. That move eventually combined her business savvy and experience in the finance world with her long-time love of the beauty industry. This episode reminds us to keep calm and find the beauty in every road block, rejection and set-back. #wherebrainsmeetbeauty @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast wherebrainsmeetbeauty.com
163
Aug. 19, 2020

Episode 163, Maria Hatzistefanis, Founder, Rodial - Keep Calm and Find Beauty | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

After being fired from a fast-paced banking biz position in London, Maria Hatzistefanis, Founder of Rodial, took months before making her next move. That move eventually combined her business savvy and experience in the finance world with her long-time love of the beauty industry. This episode reminds us to keep calm and find the beauty in every road block, rejection and set-back. #wherebrainsmeetbeauty @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast wherebrainsmeetbeauty.com
162
Aug. 12, 2020

Episode 162, Gwen Jimmere, CEO & Founder, Naturalicious - Better a Whoops than a What If | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

What’s it like to be the first African American woman to hold a patent within a space? In this week’s episode, we hear from Gwen Jimmere, Naturalicious CEO & Founder and the journey that took her from dreams of being a singer, to a swanky corporate position at Ford, and eventually starting a natural hair care company. Gwen is as raw and honest as she is determined, taking this episode through some heavy topics like domestic violence and racial inequality. Gwen's courage and resilience shines thr...
162
Aug. 12, 2020

Episode 162, Gwen Jimmere, CEO & Founder, Naturalicious - Better a Whoops than a What If | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

What’s it like to be the first African American woman to hold a patent within a space? In this week’s episode, we hear from Gwen Jimmere, Naturalicious CEO & Founder and the journey that took her from dreams of being a singer, to a swanky corporate position at Ford, and eventually starting a natural hair care company. Gwen is as raw and honest as she is determined, taking this episode through some heavy topics like domestic violence and racial inequality. Gwen's courage and resilience shines thr...
162
Aug. 12, 2020

Episode 162, Gwen Jimmere, CEO & Founder, Naturalicious - Better a Whoops than a What If | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

What’s it like to be the first African American woman to hold a patent within a space? In this week’s episode, we hear from Gwen Jimmere, Naturalicious CEO & Founder and the journey that took her from dreams of being a singer, to a swanky corporate position at Ford, and eventually starting a natural hair care company. Gwen is as raw and honest as she is determined, taking this episode through some heavy topics like domestic violence and racial inequality. Gwen's courage and resilience shines thr...
161
Aug. 5, 2020

Episode 161, Steve Weigler, Founder of EmergeCounsel - Protecting Your Brand | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

Steve Weigler is a mastermind when it comes to protecting your brand. After many entrepreneurial pursuits of his own, he's come to understand more than just the legal side of building a business, giving him a unique perspective in helping his clients keep their brands safe from knock offs and other legal woes. The EmergeCounsel Founder explains in this episode how a small investment at the start can garner big returns in the long run, and prevent future (expensive) issues. If you're a Founder, C...
161
Aug. 5, 2020

Episode 161, Steve Weigler, Founder of EmergeCounsel - Protecting Your Brand | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

Steve Weigler is a mastermind when it comes to protecting your brand. After many entrepreneurial pursuits of his own, he's come to understand more than just the legal side of building a business, giving him a unique perspective in helping his clients keep their brands safe from knock offs and other legal woes. The EmergeCounsel Founder explains in this episode how a small investment at the start can garner big returns in the long run, and prevent future (expensive) issues. If you're a Founder, C...
161
Aug. 5, 2020

Episode 161, Steve Weigler, Founder of EmergeCounsel - Protecting Your Brand | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

Steve Weigler is a mastermind when it comes to protecting your brand. After many entrepreneurial pursuits of his own, he's come to understand more than just the legal side of building a business, giving him a unique perspective in helping his clients keep their brands safe from knock offs and other legal woes. The EmergeCounsel Founder explains in this episode how a small investment at the start can garner big returns in the long run, and prevent future (expensive) issues. If you're a Founder, C...
160
July 29, 2020

Episode 160, Dara Levy, DERMAFLASH, Founder - Finding Magic in Hardship | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

Dara Levy, Founder of DERMAFLASH, leads with grace and gratitude. She’s made it through the past several months, as well as many difficult years, by channeling kindness and positivity. Like many entrepreneurs, her career journey has been far from linear, but for Dara, it all seems to have fallen into place. Perhaps it’s her power to manifest good things through gratitude and positive energy. Listen to this inspiring episode and decide for yourself whether the Universe, hard work, or an incredibl...
160
July 29, 2020

Episode 160, Dara Levy, DERMAFLASH, Founder - Finding Magic in Hardship | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

Dara Levy, Founder of DERMAFLASH, leads with grace and gratitude. She’s made it through the past several months, as well as many difficult years, by channeling kindness and positivity. Like many entrepreneurs, her career journey has been far from linear, but for Dara, it all seems to have fallen into place. Perhaps it’s her power to manifest good things through gratitude and positive energy. Listen to this inspiring episode and decide for yourself whether the Universe, hard work, or an incredibl...
160
July 29, 2020

Episode 160, Dara Levy, DERMAFLASH, Founder - Finding Magic in Hardship | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

Dara Levy, Founder of DERMAFLASH, leads with grace and gratitude. She’s made it through the past several months, as well as many difficult years, by channeling kindness and positivity. Like many entrepreneurs, her career journey has been far from linear, but for Dara, it all seems to have fallen into place. Perhaps it’s her power to manifest good things through gratitude and positive energy. Listen to this inspiring episode and decide for yourself whether the Universe, hard work, or an incredibl...
159
July 22, 2020

Episode 159, Fiona Stiles, Celebrity Makeup Artist and Owner of Reed Clarke - Facing Life's Challenges | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

When Fiona Stiles went to college to study photography and fine art, she never imagined that her canvas would be a face! As a celebrity makeup artist and CEO of Reed Clarke, she loves the unpredictability of her job and the challenge to create new looks and appearances. Growing up in the 70s and associating makeup with “the opera and maybe movies and special effects” it was after she moved to New York City that she discovered the realm of makeup and creativity. Hear the rest of Fiona’s stories, ...
159
July 22, 2020

Episode 159, Fiona Stiles, Celebrity Makeup Artist and Owner of Reed Clarke - Facing Life's Challenges | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

When Fiona Stiles went to college to study photography and fine art, she never imagined that her canvas would be a face! As a celebrity makeup artist and CEO of Reed Clarke, she loves the unpredictability of her job and the challenge to create new looks and appearances. Growing up in the 70s and associating makeup with “the opera and maybe movies and special effects” it was after she moved to New York City that she discovered the realm of makeup and creativity. Hear the rest of Fiona’s stories, ...
159
July 22, 2020

Episode 159, Fiona Stiles, Celebrity Makeup Artist and Owner of Reed Clarke - Facing Life's Challenges | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

When Fiona Stiles went to college to study photography and fine art, she never imagined that her canvas would be a face! As a celebrity makeup artist and CEO of Reed Clarke, she loves the unpredictability of her job and the challenge to create new looks and appearances. Growing up in the 70s and associating makeup with “the opera and maybe movies and special effects” it was after she moved to New York City that she discovered the realm of makeup and creativity. Hear the rest of Fiona’s stories, ...
158
July 15, 2020

Episode 158, Joy Harari, Founder & CEO, Shore Magic - Age Is Just a Number: Staying Young | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®

Joy Harari, Founder and CEO of Shore Magic, pulled from her own childhood experiences when building her brand. She is a certified holistic health coach and created a digestive collagen supplement from fish skins that is not only effective and healing, but also helps you look good from the inside out. She first discovered the powers of marine collagen while working with children suffering from ADD and autism. Tune in to this week’s episode to find out more about her journey and how she makes age ...