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Glam & Grow - Beauty Business Podcast
Hosted by Takara Sewitt | Wavebreak · EN
On the Glam & Grow Podcast, your host, Takara Sewitt interviews leaders at the top Beauty, Skincare, Fashion, and Lifestyle brands. She dives into their stories, lessons learned, and perspectives on the changing industry. Subscribe and join us each week as we Glam & Grow.
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How Vacation Made Sunscreen Cool Again With Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Elizabeth Hale
5d ago00:55:17Tap to summarizeVacation has completely redefined what modern sun care can look and feel like, transforming sunscreen from a daily obligation into a product people genuinely look forward to using. The brand has built a cult following by pairing high-performance SPF formulations with nostalgic branding, elevated sensorial experiences, and a playful approach that has made daily sunscreen application more enjoyable. Dr. Elizabeth Hale serves as Chief Medical Advisor to Vacation, helping guide the brand's science-backed approach to sun protection and product development. Beyond her work with Vacation, Dr. Hale is a board-certified dermatologist, Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center, and Senior Vice President of The Skin Cancer Foundation. Her expertise has helped reinforce Vacation's commitment to creating effective SPF products that consumers are excited to incorporate into their daily routines. Together, Vacation's innovative brand vision and Dr. Hale's medical leadership have helped make daily sun protection feel more approachable, engaging, and relevant than ever. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Hale also discusses: The deadly tanning trend making a terrifying comeback Why you need sunscreen even on cloudy days The one sunscreen habit that can help protect your skin Why dermatologists say skin checks are the best anti-aging habit How Vacation's Classic Whip SPF 50 became a viral sensation Why it's never too late to protect your skin from skin cancer We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Dr. Elizabeth Hale's journey and the growth of Vacation. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out Vacation at www.vacation.inc and on Instagram at @vacationinc Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co
Transcribe →The Rise of Tubby Todd: How Authenticity and Innovation Built a Baby Care Powerhouse With Co-Founder Andrea Faulkner Williams
3w ago00:50:43Tap to summarizeTubby Todd was founded in 2014 by Andrea Faulkner Williams and her husband, Brian Todd, after their family struggled with sensitive skin, dryness, and eczema. Frustrated by the lack of clean, effective products they felt comfortable using on their four children, Andrea turned her search into a mission to create gentle skincare solutions that truly worked for families. From that first product, Tubby Todd has grown into a full line of plant-based body care essentials trusted by families dealing with concerns like eczema, baby acne, drool rash, and dry skin. Built through authentic storytelling and a strong community of “TT Mamas,” Tubby Todd continues to grow without celebrity investors or massive advertising budgets, instead relying on the trust of its customers. Today, the brand serves more than 2 million families and continues to expand its reach, becoming one of the leading names in baby skincare while staying rooted in Andrea’s original mission: creating safe, effective products she would use on her own children. In this episode, Andrea also discusses: Starting Tubby Todd With Her Husband and the Story Behind the Name How Her Child’s Eczema Inspired Their First Formula The Early Days of Influencer Marketing and Mommy Bloggers Camp Tubby Todd and Giving Back to Families Becoming the #1 Baby Skincare Brand at Target Why Human Connection Still Matters in Customer Service Lessons From Scaling a Community-First Brand We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Andrea's journey and the growth of Tubby Todd. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out Tubby Todd at www.tubbytodd.com and on Instagram at @tubbytodd Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co
Transcribe →From Wall Street to Wellness: The Story Behind Apothékary With Founder, Shizu Okusa
Jul 600:40:40Tap to summarizeApothékary is a modern wellness company rooted in Japanese herbal tradition and designed to replace synthetic quick fixes with targeted, plant-based remedies. Founded by Wall Street alum-turned-entrepreneur Shizu Okusa, the brand was born from a personal shift toward balance, ancestral wisdom, and root-cause healing. Apothékary bridges 5,000 years of Japanese herbal medicine with contemporary bioavailability science to create clean, clinically informed tinctures. Rather than one-off supplements, its formulas are designed as a 24-hour ritual system supporting the body from morning to night with intentional, functional blends. The brand sits at the intersection of ritual and results, turning daily wellness into a consistent, structured practice rather than a reactive habit. What sets Apothékary apart is its commitment to both heritage and evidence, pairing centuries of traditional use with emerging clinical research and in-house studies. The result is a category-defining approach to herbal wellness that feels both deeply ancestral and distinctly modern. In this episode, Shizu also discusses: Japanese Longevity Secrets Why Liquid Tinctures Beat Pills With 98% Absorption How TikTok Shop and 15,000 Affiliates Generate $1M a Month Unlock Better Sleep by Taking Supplements on an Empty Stomach The Two-Times Rule for Raising Capital Why They Sell One BlueBurn Every 90 Seconds We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Shizu's journey and the growth of Apothekary. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out Apothekary at www.apothekary.com and on Instagram at @apothekary Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year.From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co
Transcribe →Auro Wellness: Pioneering Cellular Health Through Topical Glutathione and Advanced Skincare Science With Dr. Nayan Patel
Jun 2200:57:42Tap to summarizeDr. Nayan Patel is the founder of Auro Wellness, a science-driven health and skincare brand focused on advancing wellness through innovative topical delivery technologies. A pharmacist for more than 30 years and an adjunct faculty member at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Dr. Patel is internationally recognized for his expertise in glutathione, ingredient science, and healthy aging. After 14 years of research and development, Auro Wellness launched its patented sub-nano absorption technology, designed to improve the delivery and effectiveness of active ingredients. The brand's breakthrough product, Glutaryl™, is the first topical glutathione formula developed to provide systemic wellness benefits through skin absorption. Auro has since expanded into skincare, leveraging its patented technology to deliver antioxidants and peptides deeper into the skin for clinically proven results. Its Copper Tri-Peptide Serum reflects the growing shift toward science-backed skincare focused on repair, resilience, and skin longevity. Through Auro Wellness, Dr. Patel continues to bridge pharmaceutical science and beauty innovation to help consumers achieve healthier aging from the inside out. In this episode, Dr. Patel also discusses: Why copper peptides are emerging as a hero ingredient in modern skincare Why longevity should be the goal—not just treating symptoms with drugs The science behind why the aging process begins as early as age 25 What 14 years of research revealed about glutathione and cellular health The hidden toxins in your daily routine that may be accelerating aging How oxidative stress impacts energy, inflammation, and long-term health The future of preventative wellness and healthy aging from the inside out We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Dr. Patel's journey and the growth of Auro Wellness. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out Auro Wellness at www.aurowellness.com and on Instagram at @aurowellness Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co
Transcribe →How The Original Southside Is Raising the Bar for Ready-to-Drink Cocktails With Founder Meredith Mills-Merritt
Jun 800:58:51Tap to summarizeFounded by entrepreneur Meredith Mills-Merritt, The Original Southside is a premium ready-to-drink cocktail brand bringing a fresh, elevated approach to the rapidly growing RTD category. Inspired by a cherished family recipe created by her mother, Meredith transformed the classic Southside cocktail—a refreshing blend of gin, lemon, and mint—into a bar-quality canned beverage made with organic ingredients and a commitment to transparency. Drawing on her background in prestige beauty and product innovation, she applies a product-first philosophy to every aspect of the brand, from ingredient sourcing and formulation to packaging and design. The result is a cocktail that prioritizes quality, simplicity, and a clean ingredient profile without compromising on taste. Beyond building the brand, Meredith is also a co-founder of the Clean Alcohol Collective, an initiative advocating for greater ingredient transparency across the alcohol industry. Through The Original Southside, she is helping redefine what consumers can expect from ready-to-drink cocktails while challenging industry norms around formulation and disclosure. In this episode, Meredit also discusses: How a family canned cocktail recipe became a viral brand Why alcohol should have ingredient labels so consumers know what they're drinking How the beauty industry's "clean" movement influenced beverage innovation Ditching dull drinks in favor of bold, modern branding The rise of health-conscious consumers and how they're reshaping the alcohol market The challenges of building a small alcohol brand in a distribution-controlled industry Debunking common myths about gin, tequila, and vodka being "healthier" choices Why indulgence and moderation can coexist in today's wellness culture We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Meredit's journey and the growth of The Original Southside. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out The Original Southside at www.drinksouthsides.com and on Instagram at @drinksouthsides Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co
Transcribe →Indie Lee: The Diagnosis That Built a Clean Beauty Empire
May 1100:58:12Tap to summarizeIndie Lee is a clean beauty skincare brand founded by Indie Lee in 2010, built around the idea of combining high-performance formulas with plant-derived, non-toxic ingredients. The brand was born out of Lee’s personal health crisis—she was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor in 2008, which doctors believed could be environmentally linked, prompting her to rethink everything she was putting on her skin. After undergoing successful surgery, she made it her mission to create safer, transparent skincare and to educate consumers on ingredient awareness. What started as formulations she created in her own kitchen quickly evolved into a full line of products known for being clean, cruelty-free, and rooted in both nature and science. The brand became an early player in the clean beauty movement, emphasizing sustainability, ethical sourcing, and avoiding thousands of potentially harmful ingredients. Today, Indie Lee is widely distributed across major retailers and has continued to grow, including recent expansions aimed at making clean beauty more accessible to a broader audience. In this episode, Indie also discusses: Her brain tumor diagnosis that forced a complete life reset Selling everything to fund her vision and ultimately building a legacy brand Pioneering the clean beauty movement with the world’s finest, natural ingredients Partnering with retailers such as Bluemercury, Credo, Ulta, Amazon, Whole Foods Expansion into accessibility with Indie Lee Botanicals (priced under $25) Her simple, effective 5-step skincare routine that is easy and affordable Risk, resilience, and building something that actually matters We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Indie's journey and the growth of Indie Lee. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out Indie Lee at www.indielee.com and on Instagram at @indie_lee Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co
Transcribe →Designing the Modern Woman: The Ronny Kobo Brand Story
Apr 1301:05:30Tap to summarizeRonny Kobo is the founder and creative force behind her namesake label, building the brand from a clear personal vision of modern, confident femininity. She has shaped it into a globally recognized fashion house that reflects her instinct for what women actually want to wear–pieces that feel powerful, sexy, and effortless at the same time. Ronny Kobo is defined by its bold silhouettes, body-skimming fits, and statement prints that are designed to stand out without feeling overworked. Ronny Kobo herself brings a strong editorial eye to every collection, blending European polish with a New York sensibility that keeps the brand both elevated and wearable. Over time, she has built a loyal community of women who turn to the brand for occasion dressing that still feels grounded in real life. The result is a label that consistently sits at the intersection of trend-aware and timeless, with a distinct point of view that doesn’t chase attention, it commands it. In this episode, Ronny also discusses: How Hong Kong women inspired her fashion empire Why business partnerships feel like a marriage (and what makes them work) Navigating real challenges and building resilience How smaller budgets drive sharper, more authentic marketing Staying independent and protecting creative freedom The return of 2000s fashion Why Instagram is your digital tattoo—post with intention We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Ronny's journey and the growth of Ronny Kobo. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out Ronny Kobo at www.ronnykobo.com and on Instagram at @ronnykobo Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co
Transcribe →Scaling from to 4.5 Million Customers in 3 Years With Angie Tebbe, Founder of Rae Wellness
Mar 3000:48:47Tap to summarizeAngie Tebbe, founder and CEO of Rae Wellness, launched the brand in 2019 after feeling overwhelmed and disconnected in the supplement aisle and deciding to build something better. She set out to create a brand that felt honest, effective, and actually designed for real people navigating everyday wellness. Rae was born from that experience, with a focus on making high quality, science backed supplements accessible and easy to trust. The brand supports core needs like sleep, stress, hormonal balance, and skin, while maintaining clean formulations without unnecessary additives. It quickly gained traction, expanding into Target within its first year and achieving triple digit growth early on, before scaling into thousands of retail locations nationwide. It has built a strong identity around transparency, thoughtful ingredients, and an approachable price point that sets it apart from more exclusive wellness brands. At its core, Rae is values led, created to support both body and mind in a way that feels realistic and attainable. Angie has been intentional about protecting that mission as the brand has grown, ensuring it stays aligned with quality, accessibility, and trust. The result is a brand that feels personal, supportive, and built with its community in mind. In this episode, Angie also discusses: • Growing up with zero limits and how it shaped her mindset • Leaving her job to pursue her purpose in wellness • Moving through burnout and learning to trust her intuition • A holistic take on women’s health from hormones to overall wellbeing • The emotional highs and lows of fundraising • Building Rae Wellness on a promise of accessibility • Why authentic marketing matters more than following trends We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Angie's journey and the growth of Rae Wellness. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out Rae Wellness at www.raewellness.co and on Instagram at @raeforwellness Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co
Transcribe →From the Conair Legacy to arachne: The Next Generation of Beauty Innovation With Founder Sophia Wojczak
Mar 1600:44:27Tap to summarizeArachne, founded by Sophia Wojczak, granddaughter of Leandro P. Rizzuto, the visionary behind Conair, carries forward a legacy of innovation while redefining beauty for a new era. Their mission is to empower beauty with integrity and innovation, creating products that go beyond tools to embody transformation, blending cutting-edge technology with elegant design. With TOOLS TO TRANSFORM™, Arachne delivers solutions that are simple, effective, and sustainable, setting a new standard in the haircare industry. As a female-founded brand, they champion individuality and self-defined beauty, offering both tools and a community that supports personal evolution. Sophia’s experience at Conair—overseeing dozens of patents and leading new product innovation—revealed opportunities to innovate with quality, sustainability, and transformative design at the core. Arachne is a story of resilience, reinvention, and agility, honoring a heritage rooted in the American Dream while building the future of beauty. In this episode, Sophia also discusses: Her grandfather starting Conair with just $100, selling hair dryers out of his trunk The innovation behind multi-functional brushes The perfect travel hair hack with their L'UOVO™ Egg Why all of their products are patent-pending Charcoal brushes and their exfoliating, oil-absorbing, detoxifying benefits The importance of trusting your gut and living your truth We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Sophia's journey and the growth of arachne. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out arachne at www.arachne.com and on Instagram at @arachne_hairtools Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co
Transcribe →Inside the Fastest-Growing Brand in Modern Aesthetics With Founder Michele Henry, Face Foundrie
Mar 200:44:12Tap to summarizeFACE FOUNDRIÉ was born from a deeply personal need and built with a sharp entrepreneurial lens. After founding and scaling PRIMP to eight locations and styling nearly a million women, Michele Henry saw firsthand how underserved women felt when it came to accessible, effective skincare. Following the birth of her third child, she experienced hormonal shifts and skin changes that the market simply wasn’t addressing—so she created the solution. Designed from day one as a franchise model, FACE FOUNDRIÉ empowers other entrepreneurs to build scalable, community-driven aesthetics businesses with proven systems and brand power behind them. Under Michele’s leadership, the company has become one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Midwest, ranking #35 on the Inc. list. Michele’s impact has earned her recognition as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year, a Forbes-profiled founder, and a Minnesota 40 Under 40 honoree. With a proprietary product line and curated partnerships, FACE FOUNDRIÉ delivers results-driven services in a modern, approachable environment—bridging the gap between luxury aesthetics and everyday accessibility. In this episode, Michele also discusses: Transitioning from fashion to skincare Franchise marketing secrets: brand cohesion and local market dominance Designing fully customizable facials tailored to individual skin goals The no-downtime facial clients can’t stop booking The most requested add-ons, including dermaplaning Building a seamless brand experience from retail roots to skincare studios Why successful founders pivot fast–and don’t dwell on missteps Strategic nationwide expansion and scaling with intention We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Michele's journey and the growth of Face Foundrie. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out Face Foundrie at www.facefoundrie.com and on Instagram at @facefoundrie Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co
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