Are you ready to take a plunge into the fascinating world of beauty and skincare? Buckle up as we share an enthralling conversation with none other than Ginger King, the Beauty Shark herself. Having been a cosmetic chemist for over three decades in the industry, she's got some invaluable insights that you wouldn't want to miss. Ginger's journey fro…

A breathtaking journey to prosperity awaits you in our latest podcast episode. We're joined by the inspiring Amanda Delaney, who opens up about her transformative journey from a struggling single mom to managing three children and a thriving business. Amanda's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a masterclass in personal …

Are you hunting for the vital secrets of successful entrepreneurship? Destinee Berman, the mastermind behind Future Digital, takes us on an enlightening journey of her business evolution in this episode. As a marketing strategist with a 20-year history of working with industry giants such as Twitter, Sephora, and Microsoft, Destinee gives us a deep…

Brace yourselves for a captivating discussion with none other than Whitney Rose, the Real Housewife of Salt Lake City turned skincare mogul. Whitney gives us a behind-the-scenes tour of her entrepreneurial journey, sharing her triumphs and trials while building her successful skincare line, Wild Rose Beauty. From the genesis of her brand to the phi…

Imagine if your family's journey to a new country was the stepping stone toward the birth of a unique business. That's exactly what happened with our guest, Josie Arrigoni, a nurse practitioner with a fascinating journey from a pediatric nurse to the founder of Functional Beauty. Her family’s migration and their lessons on life and business were in…

Prepare to embark on a journey into the dynamic world of beauty and entrepreneurship with our captivating guest Ewelina Aiossa, the CMO and co-founder of Clinical Skin. Ewelina not only reveals the fascinating story of her career transition from legacy beauty brands to launching her own revolutionary brand, but also her unique choice to incorporate…

Ever wondered about the intense drive and determination it takes to transition from a humble receptionist to a thriving entrepreneur in the beauty industry? Get ready to be inspired by our spirited guest, Priscilla Jiminian, founder and CEO of Skinergy Beauty. Join us in a frank conversation as we navigate her journey, the hurdles, victories, and t…

Dr. Angela Casey, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and entrepreneur who recently founded and launched Bright Girl Beauty, Skincare for Teens/Tweens. This episode focuses in on her incredible story, how she got from concept to launch, and future plans for growth. She shares pearls of wisdom not only for skincare, but how to launch a start-up r…

Kate Williams is the founder & CEO of 1% for the planet and in today’s episode, she will help us shed some light on what sustainability looks like for the future and how we can all get involved every single day. 1% of the Planet was founded in 2002 and the business is just over 50% international and just under 50% in the US. Kate has designed a sup…

We are so happy to have Kelsey Sehrt join us on the show today! Kelsey is a brilliant esthetician / influencer and has really taken the industry by storm. Her tenacity, ability to stay focused and pure passion are a few of the characteristics that play part in her success in this industry today. Early on, Kelsey created a YouTube channel to help gu…

Nina has been in the makeup industry for 17 years and has worked both in LA and Miami. In today’s episode, she clues us in on what it really takes to build your social media audience, plus how to juggle entrepreneurship as a busy mama (can you say relatable?) She’s got a big voice in the world of skincare + makeup and we are so lucky to hear her ba…

Today we have the honor of hosting an amazing woman who we’ve admired for many years now. Alexis Thurston with Pulp riot haircare joins us on the show today to talk about her journey from college drop out to founder of a globally recognized hair color line. Which by the way … she just sold to Loreal!!! She talks to us about how they used social med…

Today, we have the privilege of speaking with influencer/content creator Brooke Walter otherwise known as BrightSkin Brooke. Brooke is well versed in skincare and has a special authenticity about her that we LOVE! Her approach to her craft of loving skincare and educating her community is unmatched in the industry. You can (and you should) find her…

This is one of our most excited episodes yet! Join Nicole and Candis as they interview Heather Fritzsche about sustainability in beauty. Heather is #goals every way you look at it! From being the CEO and Founder of You Body Care, a company that innovated customizable, waterless shower gel that actually smells good, in the form of powder packets tha…

Join co-hosts Nicole and Candis as they dive into easy, sustainable changes that can be made at home, the behind-the-scenes story for creating this podcast, and conversations about whether or not sustainable beauty is the new clean beauty!Oleh Nicole Simpson

Join Nicole, Candis, and our latest guest, Katie Jayne Becker, the Beauty Director of Elle Magazine, to take a deep dive into some of the most UNIQUE sustainability perspectives we have had on the show. With the release of the Elle Green Beauty Star Awards, it is the perfect time to look at the truth about what will be shaping our industry in the f…

To PR or not to PR? Today, we’re joined by Candis Melamed, CEO and founder of Spotlight Agency - a full service PR and marketing agency that specializes in the health and beauty industry. We discuss what made her choose PR in the first place, as well as her favorite projects. Listen in to find out what the right moment to involve it in your busines…

This week, we are joined by dermatologist and co-founder of Precision Skin Institute and founder of Stamina Cosmetics, Dr. Marianna Blyumin. She answers questions about running her clinic and the problem we’ve only been facing very recently - maskne. How can we tap into the power of our minds to connect it with our body? And can we really have it a…

Founder of Skinergy Beauty, Priscilla Jiminian, shares how growing up in the Bronx gave her all the tools she needed to overcome her obstacles and launch an uber-successful skincare line. She shares all of her secrets to success and key pieces of advice with us. This is one of our most inspiring episodes to date!…

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"If all of us could choose just 1 sustainable swap and stick to it, the collective efforts of all of us would already make a larger impact that we expect." -Erin Lukas In this episode, we take a deep dive into the changes we can all make for a more sustainable future. Erin Lukas, a beauty editor at the forefront of the beauty industry, shares what …

Join us as we speak to Daniela Woerner, a spa marketing and retail sales strategist for aestheticians. She is also the host of the iTunes top 100 podcast, Spa Marketing Made Easy. In the 13 years she has spent in the industry, she has worked with some of the top dermatologists in the field; consulted with global physician dispensed skincare brands;…

Join us as we interview the expert of all experts, Melanie Rud, as we dig deep on the superpower your indie beauty brand should have, as well as what sustainability really means in beauty. Melanie is a freelance beauty editor who has worked for major magazines including Good Housekeeping. She is an international expert that appears on TV, and is of…

In this episode we go deep with April Franzino, and discuss all things business of beauty from a Beauty Director's point of view! Hear about the secret sauce that helps give beauty brands their staying power, and the importance of sustainable choices not only for the environment, but also for your business model. April works very closely The Good H…

We are so happy to have you here! Welcome to the Skintellectual Podcast, where you can meet your host, Nicole Simpson, beauty industry veteran and creator of Amethyst Skincare. This episode details the "why" behind creating the podcast, how sustainability in beauty will become one of the most important business drivers for our industry, and what to…