Where Brains Meet Beauty

When she decided to move to LA, Shontay Lundy had no idea of where she was headed next. Cue 4 months of hiking, reflecting, and dreaming — a transformative period that birthed the idea for her life-changing brand, Black Girl Sunscreen. From not knowing where she would live, to becoming the creator and founder of her own brand, you never know where that next big risk will take you! Have you heard? My upcoming book, ‘Facing the Seduction of Success’, is scheduled to launch on 6/7/22! The road towards success can be winding, tiring, and all too confusing. In this book, you’ll find anecdotes and advice from some of the industry’s top leaders on how to better navigate this challenging (and rewarding!) journey. Make sure to pre-order it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Seduction-Success-Inspiring-Business/dp/1957651105/For more information visit https://www.seductionofsuccessbook.com/

Leading a balanced life looks a little different for everyone, but for Shannon Goldberg, Founder and CEO of Izzy Zero Waste Beauty, balance looks like making sure your cup has enough water for you to drink from. An empty cup is just as useless as working a job you hate. She’s living out her passions, while also working hard at creating more sustainable options for beauty brands — all while have fun along the way!My book, ‘Facing the Seduction of Success’, is scheduled to launch on 6/7/22! The road towards success can be challenging.. and intoxicating. Between these pages you’ll find helpful, uplifting and inspiring anecdotes from some of the beauty industry’s leading professionals. If you’re as excited as I am, make sure to pre-order it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Seduction-Success-Inspiring-Business/dp/1957651105/For more information visit: https://www.seductionofsuccessbook.com/

Alisa’s got a piggy bank full of pennies, collected for the realization of her biggest goals in life. At every step of her career journey - from working at a grocery store, to working as the Chief Commercial Officer at Rion, she’s made sure to evaluate whether these decisions contribute towards a bigger picture. She’s had to work hard to get where she is now, and part of that is making sure that each piece fits inside her life’s puzzle. --Have you heard? Jodi is releasing her first book, ‘Facing the Seduction of Success’ on 6/7/22!

Tera Peterson is a master collector. Starting in childhood, Tera began to pick up important skills from her mother, and then from her first job, which paved the way towards her entrepreneurial career. She saw an opportunity to introduce a new product into the world of skincare, and with her mother and sister by her side, co-founded their handheld microcurrent brand, NuFace.

What happens when you decide to take your future into your own hands? Sinead Norenius-Raniere, VP of Product Management at Cision, did just that — and she’s all the much better for it. Working with social media influencers to help grow their platforms, Sinead is committed to innovating the landscape of content creation and branding on the internet. At first, her vision wasn’t understood, but she didn’t let that stop her from chasing what she knew to be a success. Brands/People Mentioned:Kevyn Aucoin - @kevynaucoinClinique - @clinqueGlossier - @glossierLinkedIn - @linkedinHSN - @hsnInstagram - @instagramBuzzSumo - @buzzsumoFalcon. io - @falconioBrand Watch - @brandwatch

She wants to see a change in the world and she isn’t going to wait on anyone else to do it. Using her passion for biology and stem-cell engineering, Carolina Reis Oliveira aims to develop products aimed at eradicating the harmful effects of biological aging. Harnessing the power of science to improve human health is of the utmost importance to her; a vision she realizes through OneSkin. Brands/ People Mentioned:#wherebrainsmeetbeauty@wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcastwherebrainsmeetbeauty.com@IndieBioNY@OneSkin.co

If there’s one thing the pandemic has taught Amy, it’s the power of finding joy in whatever you do. Founder and CEO of Madison Reed, Amy strives to find shades of joy in her life — beyond the stuff you put in your hair. Gratitude, falling for your work, and becoming friends with failure are all important ingredients on her list for success.  Brands/ People Mentioned: Brownies - N/AGirl Scouts - @girlscoutsLinkedIn - @linkedinWharton - @whartonschoolClairol - @clairolcolorL’Oreal - @lorealusaDollar Shave Club - @dollarshaveclubMommy & Me Gymnastics - N/AVenmo - @venmo

Building a business with longevity is a very fruitful yet challenging endeavor. Through Candid, Nick has managed to use his innovative eye to construct a brand that rethinks the way we view orthodontics. Learning from failure has been instrumental in his journey to helping build (and re-build) brands that push the envelope. Innovation is key. Brands/ People Mentioned:Youtube - @YouTubeWatch What Happens Live - @bravowwhlAndy Cohen - @bravoandyBravo - @bravotvCandid - @livecandidSpace Camp - N/AZimride - N/ALyft - @lyftMichael Jordan - @michaelbjordanInstagram - @instagramTikTok - @tiktokInvisalign - @invisalignSmile Direct Club - @smiledirectclubTesla - @teslamotorsOprah Winfrey - @oprahElon Musk - N/ASarah Blakely - N/AStan Lee - @therealstanleePlanned Parenthood - @plannedparenthoodPhilips - @philipssonicareRamp - N/AParibus - N/AJohn Zimmerman - @11zimzam11and Logan (Founders of Lyft) - N/AKira Wobbler - N/ARedesign Health - N/AEric Lyman - N/AJasper - N/A

He’s a dermatologist-in-training and a rising internet sensation. Everyone knows him as the very special Dr. Shah, but there’s more to the man behind the lab coat. Bouncing between residency and social media stardom, Dr. Muneeb Shah’s busy, yet fulfilling, schedule leaves him little time to do much else. Yet, through his hard-working and generous spirit, he’s still able to keep up with his patients — both on and off the screen. 

She was determined to achieve her goals, and that she did. Summer Terry, Program Success Manager at Base Beauty, believes that anything can be achieved with enough tenacity, passion, and bold self-confidence. Very often, life requires you to be your own biggest cheerleader!

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Former intern at BBCA, Emily Horrego has set a new standard for working your way up. Now acting as the Senior Manager of Digital Marketing, Emily aims to inspire other interns to gain experience and confidence in the field. All experience, whether good or bad, is valuable experience! #wherebrainsmeetbeauty@wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcastwherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

Samantha Bergmann and Christopher Carl are planning to expand and revolutionize the male skincare market, by promoting skincare as an act of self-care. From leadership styles, to purposefully stepping into your passion, Sam and Chris share their experience as co-founders of HETIME. #wherebrainsmeetbeauty@wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcastwherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

There’s a method to the madness! Melissa Sperau’s rebellious attitude and need to be independent may have been a pain to some, but it allowed her to work her way up her own ladder by doing what made her happy, on her own terms. Learn how her drive and self-reliance propelled her into her role as the President of US Shiseido Americas Corporation.#wherebrainsmeetbeauty@wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcastwherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

How much of success is composed of luck? For Stephanie Morimoto, luck certainly is of help, but it is not the only factor. In the few years that she’s worked with Asutra, Stephanie has secured a celebrity partnership and relaunched the brand and its story, elevating it to another level. #wherebrainsmeetbeauty@wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcastwherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

Evelyn Subramaniam has mastered resilience. After a career in modeling, she’s learned how to take every ‘no’ in stride and build a ‘go for it!’ attitude. Learn how this quality, amongst others, helped inspire her brand Bija Essence. #wherebrainsmeetbeauty@wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcastwherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

My guest this week Sara Happ and I touch on her love for beauty, media and entrepreneurship, and how this led to her taking a groundbreaking idea into fruition. Through the founding and management of her lip brand, Sara Happ Inc, she was able to see her vision come to life! #wherebrainsmeetbeauty@wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcastwherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

CEO of Face Reality, Jeremy Soine and I discuss working in places that recognize your humanity and what this means when developing a company culture that emphasizes collaboration over competition. When you do what you love, you’re not really ‘working’. You’ll want to listen to this inspirational leader and what he had to say!  #wherebrainsmeetbeauty@wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcastwherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

After becoming acquainted with one another through their internship at L’Oreal, Christine Chang and Sarah Lee, founded their own beauty brand, Glow Recipe! It was through a sheer amount of work that their vision came to be — which was introducing the very popular ‘K-Beauty’ into the American market. Listen to what they have to say!#wherebrainsmeetbeauty@wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcastwherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

I’m fortunate to have been able to get a moment to speak with the very busy Emily Perez, Director of Safety, Regulatory Claims, Micro Acquisition, and Integration at L’Oreal and the Founder of Latinas in Beauty. Oscillating between her many different jobs, Emily becomes a great example of how far your passions can take you. #wherebrainsmeetbeauty@wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcastwherebrainsmeetbeauty.com