Beauty Is Your Business - beautytech and beauty innovation

In this episode of Beauty is Your Business, Host Mimi Banks is joined by Margie and Greg Kimball, co-founders of Naked and Thriving. They share their journey from corporate beauty to creating a clean skincare brand. They discuss the importance of transparency, sustainability, and community in the beauty industry, as well as their personal motivations behind starting the brand. The conversation also touches on the challenges of defining 'clean' beauty, the role of social media in building a community, and their commitment to philanthropy and environmental responsibility.

Host Mimi Banks is joined by Blair Lancer, the CMO of Lancer Skincare. In the conversation they explore the themes of family legacy and personal destiny, highlighting how Blair’s background and familial expectations shaped her career path in the cosmetics industry. Blair reflects on the unexpected ways in which purpose can emerge from personal experiences and aspirations.

In this conversation, Host Mimi Banks is joined by Greta Fitz, the founder and CEO of Ascention Parfums. Greta shares her journey through the beauty industry, her leap into entrepreneurship, and the unique concept behind her fragrance brand that combines spirituality and scent. She discusses her experiences at major beauty companies, the challenges of launching her own brand, and her vision for empowering women through beauty. The conversation highlights the transformative power of fragrance and the importance of self-care and intention in personal growth.

In this episode of Beauty is Your Business, Host Mimi Banks is joined by Allison Taylor, co-founder of Le Prunier. Allison shares her journey from a career in marketing and fashion to launching a skincare brand centered around the unique benefits of plum oil. She discusses her family's deep roots in farming, the challenges of scaling production, and the importance of influencer marketing. The conversation highlights the brand's commitment to clean beauty and the innovative use of plums in skincare products.

In this conversation, Marie du Petit Thouars  and Matthew Berkson, the founder and CEO of Maison Louis Marie, share the journey of their modern fragrance house rooted in French heritage. They discuss the brand's inception from candle-making to creating a lifestyle fragrance brand, emphasizing the importance of memory in fragrance creation. The duo highlights their commitment to clean ingredients, sustainability, and maintaining their brand's DNA while navigating consumer expectations. They also touch on their unique approach to social media and community building, showcasing the brand's growth and connection with customers.