Living in a Materiae World
Come for the lipstick, stay for the laughs. Think of this podcast hosted by David Pirrotta—an industry veteran who has helped build 76 brands (and counting!)—as Waze for the beauty-obsessed, helping you navigate the ever-evolving world of makeup, hair, skin, wellness, and more. Full of twists, turns, and plenty of laughs, every episode takes you on a BS-free journey and keeps you ahead of the curve with advice from established icons, convos with newcomers looking for their big beauty break, and plenty of opinions from people who have seen, heard, and tried it all. Do a hair toss, check your nails, and enjoy the wild ride.
Episodes
Jeanie Jarnot shares her passion for championing progressive brands that make sustainability and ingredient integrity central to their business model, and why she started Beauty Heroes and pioneered Blue Beauty. She continues to educate and inspire us with knowledge and resources we need to "Live Lighter. Love more"
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Melanie Mayron pays tribute to her brilliant chemist father, David Mayron, who was not only a medic in the army and patent holder, he is alsothe chemist behind all Mayron's Goods products. Tune in to hear how this father daughter duo created everyday essentials that have decades worth of brilliance and love behind them.
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The dynamic duo behind 19/99 Beauty shares how they came to develop one of the most artful new color lines on the market today. Starting with designing for those who want to define their own beauty, without concern for what is considered appropriate for age, position or status.
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Leigh Winters shines a light on biotech ingredients vs. natural ingredients, and the importance of intellectual property and genuine innovation for standing out in the beauty industry today.
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Sandra Chiu,L.Ac, walks us through how she went from corporate slog and constant body pain to developing The Lanshin approach. An approach to cosmetic dermatology based in traditional Chinese medicine, that is healthier and more sustainable. Plus, she just might be the only one who can truly tell you how the heck to use that gua sha tool!
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Nancy Schnoll shares the inspiration behind her minimalist approach to skincare, and how she launched a successful brand, in the most coveted boutiques, with just one product and no exterior packaging!
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Matt Maroone, co-fouder of Silver Mirror reveals the creative trajectory of Silver Mirror Facial Bar, from a tattoo laser removal idea, to obsessively researched Korean skincare, He and his partner have built an efficient personal service that maximizes results.
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Sarah Polansky takes us through her discovery of the magic of CBD, CBDa, and CBN for fighting inflammation, stress and self-healing. She introduces us to her solution for finding the perfect balance for day and night within the natural prism of plants.
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Almira Armstrong dives into creating LUMIRA, a fragrance house that evokes memory, experience and love in each hand crafted scent.
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Michael Carbaugh shares the journey of founding SANDOVAL - and elevating aromatics to forge a more conscious life.
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Ere Perez talks founding her namesake "Mexican - Australian" beauty brand and forging a path for clean beauty early on, with joy and integrity always in mind.
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Noto Botanics founder Gloria Noto talks forging an authentic brand, representation & otherness in the beauty realm.
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Hero Cosmetics Founder Ju Rhyu talks beauty brand building - and not going it alone.
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Natureofthings founders and power "work couple" JP & Jamie detail on the serendipitous encounters that led to the genesis of the brand and expand on the conception rooted in Epicureanism philosophy.
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Allison McNamara, founder of MARA Beauty, deep dives into the history and conception of their sustainable, eponymous skincare brand. McNamara details key ingredients of the line's products and emphasizes the importance of gut health for radiant looking skin.
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Angela Caglia, Celebrity Facialist, Master Esthetician and brand founder recalls her humble beginnings from the family farm to studying the art of the facial in Paris; and how she gained the confidence to build her own skincare empire.
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Ingredients® founders and power couple Eric & Myriam Malka dive into the transformative nature of Ingredients® and paving the way to optimal wellness for all.
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Itika Oldwine, owner of Oldvine Florals, details her floral inspired fragrance journey as well as the many entrepreneurship lessons learned through the supply-chain issues during the recent pandemic.
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Neada Deters, founder of LESSE, recounts how her former role as editorial director aided in the conception of the minimalist skincare line LESSE. Deters also dives into the functions and benefits of the environmentally conscious products. She even teases upcoming launches in store for the brand!
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Dr. Lara Devgan, celebrity NYC plastic surgeon and CEO/ Founder of her eponymous medical grade skincare line details its latest rebranding and upcoming products such as pre and probiotic vitamins as well as her skincare-centered morning routine.
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