Where Brains Meet Beauty

Oribe Co-founder Daniel Kaner proves that nice guys do finish first. In this episode, learn how cultivating gratitude and serenity can generate big payouts - at work and at home. basebeauty.com/podcast @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast

Janell Hickman is a veteran editor who knows all too well the feeling of digital overwhelm. While her livelihood is creating content, she’s also an expert on staying sane in a world where that content seems infinite. @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast @basebeautycreativeagency basebeauty.com/podcast

70% of startups don’t make it to the 10-year mark, something Elizabeth Scherle knew when she co-founded Influenster, a review platform for products. So when the odds aren’t in your favor, why put up your own money, go into debt and lose sleep doing it? Her answer wasn’t the typical bit about going for your dreams and trusting everything would be okay. What she revealed was a bit more practical. basebeauty.com/podcast @basebeautycreativeagency @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast

Jessica Hanson may seem exactly like the “Woman Who Has It All”. At just 40, she’s president of a major beauty conglomerate and a happily married mom of 2 seriously cute kids. But for all that’s been going right, there was a time not long ago where things seemed anything but. Here, she candidly shares her journey to parenthood - one with devastating heartbreaks and losses. But what got her to the other side were the same traits that make her such a great leader today: Tenacity, nimble problem solving and a whole lot of trust in others. @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast @basebeautycreativeagency basebeauty.com

While Gay Timmons’ official title reads “President, Oh, Oh Organics”, one might argue to have it changed to“Organic Beauty Fairy Godmother”. As founder of North America’s only cosmetic ingredient distributor solely dedicated to organic and sustainable ingredients, she’s made the clean beauty dreams of countless brands a tangible reality. @basebeautycreativeagency @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast basebeauty.com

As a long time spa director, Jeannie Jarnot was no stranger to bathroom overwhelm. You know, that anxious feeling that happens when your bathroom has too many beauty products? So she decided to take matters in her own hands with Beauty Heroes, a healthy beauty subscription service that sends out just one “hero” product a month. Hear how she went from steady paycheck to health-minded entrepreneur. @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast @basebeautycreativeagency basebeauty.com

Doctor dispensed? Aesthetics? Private label? Ewelina Aiossa, AVP of Marketing at L’Oreal’s SkinCeuticals, pulls the curtain back on the world of physician dispensed skincare. Maybe we should’ve named this week’s episode of Where Brains Meet Beauty™ Where Pharma Meets Beauty... @basebeautycreativeagency @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast basebeauty.com

As a beauty writer, Deanna Utroske has a bird’s-eye view on the industry, one that’s even more unique as Editor for trade publication CosmeticsDesign.com. In this episode, find out her biggest surprise upon covering the beauty beat, why she considers the label “misfit” a good thing, and some valuable advice on networking. @basebeautycreativeagency @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast basebeauty.com

For Evelyn Wang, the path to success wasn’t always a straight line. Becoming SVP of Marketing at Wet ‘n’ Wild took a stint analyzing boxed DVD sales, teaching English in Japan and leading teen sailing excursions for a sustainability non-profit. If you’re wondering what the “right” path to your dream job is, this episode has some encouraging insights. (Hint: You’re doing better than you think!). Evelyn and Jodi also dissect the pros and cons of corporate hierarchy and how to give an established brand a facelift without alienating the customers who love it. @basebeautycreativeagency @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast basebeauty.com

Meet Linda Mason. Do you remember a time when models did their own make-up at fashion shows and there were no promotional tie-ins backstage? Linda Mason does, and she seized the opportunity to showcase the power of beauty on the runway. Listen and learn. @basebeautycreativeagency @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast   basebeauty.com

Meet Tim Quinn. VP Creative Artistry of Armani Beauty at L'Oreal. Listen as he describes how after living out of a suitcase for 16 years as a celebrity makeup artist, it was a Cancer diagnosis that helped him reconfirm his career path. basebeauty.com @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast @basebeautycreativeagency

Meet Laurent Saffre. CEO of Pierre Fabre. Listen as this artist, pharmacist and business leader tells us how a career across three countries has been a rewarding adventure for him and his family. Special thanks to the historic C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries for hosting WBMB™'s first-ever on location recordings. basebeauty.com @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast @basebeautycreativeagency  

Meet Lisa Devo and Shannon Burch. Founders of Soap & Paper. Listen as they share how their initial connection led to over fifteen years of thriving in chaos. Special thanks to the historic C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries for hosting WBMB™'s first-ever on location recordings. basebeauty.com @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast @basebeautycreativeagency

Meet Annette Rodriguez. Managing Director at Warburg Pincus. Listen as she walks us through how private equity impacts the beauty industry, and how she preserves balance between her career and personal life. (Note from host Jodi: I wish I knew, 20 years ago, that Annette's job existed. If I had I wouldn't have skipped out on my Intro to Economics class in college!) basebeauty.com @basebeautycreativeagency @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast

Meet Tiffany Andersen. CEO and Founder of Tiffany Andersen Brands. Listen as she discusses how after harrowing tragedies she made career and personal choices that not only keep her alive but allow her to thrive. @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast @basebeautycreativeagency basebeauty.com

Meet Jane Park. CEO and Founder of Julep Beauty. Listen as she discusses the gift of time, emotional responses in the workplace, and her vision that beauty can be fun and fearless for all women. @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast @basebeautycreativeagency basebeauty.com

Meet Maggie Ciafardini. She's learned a lot in her wide-reaching career in beauty. Listen as she shares her innovative ideas on how the giant beauty corporations can retain market share in this ever evolving industry. @basebeautycreativeagency @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast basebeauty.com

What happens when a podcast features another podcast? Things take a turn for the meta this week as host Jodi Katz interviews Jennifer Goldstein (Executive Beauty & Health Editor Marie Claire) and Jessica Matlin (Beauty & Health Director Teen Vogue), hosts of the #1 ranked beauty podcast Fat Mascara. Listen in as they talk day jobs, side hustles and what they’re doing when they’re not doing either of those things. @basebeautycreativeagency @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast basebeauty.com

Meet the Base Beauty Team! This special mini series highlights members of our Base Beauty team. Listen as they discuss their career paths, and how they handle working remotely. @basebeautycreativeagency @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast basebeauty.com

Meet the Base Beauty Team! This special mini series highlights members of our Base Beauty team. Listen as they discuss their career paths, and how they handle working remotely. @basebeautycreativeagency @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast basebeauty.com