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<p>In today’s episode Kate is joined in the studio by tech-entrepreneur turned beauty founder, Uni’s Alexandra Keating.</p><br><p>After starting not one, but two successful tech startups, Sydney born and LA-based Alexandra Keating (or as she prefers, AK) took a trip to the Great Barrier Reef with her husband Rupert.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>Realising how much the reef had changed since her last visit, AK was struck by the idea of a body care brand that both aligned to Australian attitudes around active lifestyles and also harnessed the power of natural ingredients, without negative environmental impact.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Inspired by the Australian coast, these ocean-powered formulas contain a unique marine complex designed to deeply hydrate without ever feeling too heavy.</p><br><p>Now, AK joins us in the MECCA Talks studio to discuss Uni’s unique approach to formulation, packaging and her ultimate body care routine.</p><br><p><strong>Read more on The MECCA Memo:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/body/alex-keating-uni-interview/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meet Uni, the Ocean-Powered Brand Changing Up Body Care</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/body/best-body-moisturisers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Best Body Moisturisers at MECCA, According To Our Team</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/lifestyle/new-in-beauty-january-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">It’s New. In January. At MECCA</a></p><br><p><strong>Products mentioned:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/uni/24-hour-body-serum-V-072714" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uni 24-Hour Body Serum</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/uni/restoring-hand-wash-V-072718/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uni Restoring Hand Wash</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/uni/hydrating-shampoo-V-072720" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uni Hydrating Shampoo</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/uni/hydrating-conditioner-V-072722" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uni Hydrating Conditioner</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/uni/skin-shield-body-wash-V-072716" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uni Skin Shield Body Wash</a></p><br><p>Host: Kate Blythe</p><p>Producers: Ruby Devlin &amp; Kerri Gordon</p><p>Editor: Warwick Hughes</p><br><p>Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!).</p><br><p><br></p><p>MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past and present. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

MECCA Talks

MECCA

Uni’s Alexandra Keating On Why The Best Body Care Is… Blue!

MAR 19, 202525 MIN
MECCA Talks

Uni’s Alexandra Keating On Why The Best Body Care Is… Blue!

MAR 19, 202525 MIN

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<p>In today’s episode Kate is joined in the studio by tech-entrepreneur turned beauty founder, Uni’s Alexandra Keating.</p><br><p>After starting not one, but two successful tech startups, Sydney born and LA-based Alexandra Keating (or as she prefers, AK) took a trip to the Great Barrier Reef with her husband Rupert.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>Realising how much the reef had changed since her last visit, AK was struck by the idea of a body care brand that both aligned to Australian attitudes around active lifestyles and also harnessed the power of natural ingredients, without negative environmental impact.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Inspired by the Australian coast, these ocean-powered formulas contain a unique marine complex designed to deeply hydrate without ever feeling too heavy.</p><br><p>Now, AK joins us in the MECCA Talks studio to discuss Uni’s unique approach to formulation, packaging and her ultimate body care routine.</p><br><p><strong>Read more on The MECCA Memo:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/body/alex-keating-uni-interview/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meet Uni, the Ocean-Powered Brand Changing Up Body Care</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/body/best-body-moisturisers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Best Body Moisturisers at MECCA, According To Our Team</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/lifestyle/new-in-beauty-january-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">It’s New. In January. At MECCA</a></p><br><p><strong>Products mentioned:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/uni/24-hour-body-serum-V-072714" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uni 24-Hour Body Serum</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/uni/restoring-hand-wash-V-072718/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uni Restoring Hand Wash</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/uni/hydrating-shampoo-V-072720" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uni Hydrating Shampoo</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/uni/hydrating-conditioner-V-072722" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uni Hydrating Conditioner</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/uni/skin-shield-body-wash-V-072716" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uni Skin Shield Body Wash</a></p><br><p>Host: Kate Blythe</p><p>Producers: Ruby Devlin &amp; Kerri Gordon</p><p>Editor: Warwick Hughes</p><br><p>Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!).</p><br><p><br></p><p>MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past and present. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>