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Jan 15
Ashley Tisdale On Tackling Anxiety, Why She Has Zero Regrets About Breast Explant Surgery and Exclusive Details on Her New, Under $15 Hair Care Range, Being Frenshe

*Recorded in advance of the Los Angeles Wildfires, we’re welcoming actress, singer, mother and entrepreneur Ashley Tisdale. The triple threat has been working in entertainment since she was just three years old, notably as “Sharpay Evans” in High School Musical and as “Maddie Fitzpatrick” in Disney Channel’s The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.  


As the nostalgia Queen expands her accessible, clean, lifestyle brand – Being Frenshe –  into haircare, we get the scoop on the difference-making self-care practices that Ashley abides by as part of her daily routine, the tools that help to best manage her anxiety and what creative projects Ashley is planning next.


Plus, you’ll hear about:

Plastic surgery – How Ashley really feels about her breast explant surgery nowStory time! Why the star’s daughter thinks that Zac Efron might be her dad?!  Celebrity secrets! The beloved skincare musts on Ashley’s topshelf… and the *one* discontinued mascara that she wishes would come backEntrepreneurship real talk. Why a previous failed business venture had her thinking twice before diving in a second timeSupport our LA community! Join us in helping those affected by the 2025 California Wildfires by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or texting the word CAWILDFIRES to 90999 to make a donation. 


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Jan 8
Future of Beauty: A Chemist Predicts The Next Niacinamide, What The Beauty Biz Change-Makers Are Banking On Now and The Reason “Inflammaging” Will Be The Word on Everyone’s Lips This Year

In partnership with our friends at Deinde, we’re getting the ultimate insider intel on what the future of beauty will really look like. Joshua Britton is the scientist and CEO of Debut Biotech, a San Diego-based, vertically integrated brand incubator that earned $40 million in Series B funding led by L’Oréal.


Find out about the next-level skincare innovation that L’Oréal brands is banking on next, why we should all be tuned into “inflammaging” and our skin – zillennials included! – plus, everything to know about the first skincare range to launch with the patented technology, Deinde.


Tune in to learn: 

What is “inflammaging”? Plus, how to reset your skin to neutral Too good to be true? Meet “naringenin,” the scientifically-proven, powerhouse polyphenol that promises to be 15x as effective as niacinamideWhy Joshua believes that “longevity skincare” is the next big thing in beauty What does biotech really mean? Will small-scale farmers go out of business? And will vegan skincare become a thing of the past?Why Deinde’s Moisture-Locking Face Stick might be your new winter must

 

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Jan 1
The Top 12 #DamnGood Esthetician-Formulated Skincare Products For Every Step of Your Routine, Tested!

Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2025 with an ode to facialists, as we put esthetician-developed skincare lines to the test. Listen in to find out which formulas really work - from the best hyperpigmentation serums to acne-busting treatments, at-home resurfacing peels and more. 


Tune in to hear about:

The made-in-Korea Vitamin C serum designed by ”Paris’ Most-Wanted Facialist,” whose clients include Caroline de Maigret and Lou DoillonStraight from the UK, a cashmere-like SPF favoured by Victoria BeckhamThe skincare “polish” reboot developed by a Gen Z esthetician/influencer with over one million followersThe Sabrina-Carpenter-approved gentle exfoliating mask that’s like a shot of espresso for our face, ha!A glycolic-acid based cleanser that Hollywood celebs have relied on to keep skin clear since 1994 (including Kendall Jenner, most recently)The $$$ sheet mask developed by Queen of Estheticians, Joanna Czech

 

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Dec 25
Replay! Are You Applying Your Foundation The Right Way? How-to Find the Perfect Shade, Formula, Layering Tips and More With Beyonce’s Makeup Artist Sir John

Replay! The go-to makeup artist to Beyonce, Sir John is the legend responsible for some of her most iconic beauty looks, including her historical Vogue cover and showstopping Bey-chella performance. Today, the Creative Director at Killian is spilling all of his base-perfecting secrets, from how-to avoid patchy, separating foundation, why he isn’t a fan of “baking” and he reveals which foundations he *personally* stocks in his makeup kit.


Plus, you’ll discover: 

Sir John’s fave skincare products to prep skin before foundation - whether you’re oily or dryThe key to unlocking the best performance from your foundation brushes (it’s all about those fluffy shapes, baby!)His number one, surprising tool for lifting excess oil from your faceThe drugstore foundation shopping tip we didn’t know we needed


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Dec 18
Live Podcast! Dupe Culture, Wellness Musts, Skincare That Makes a Difference and *The* Colour We’ll All Be Wearing in 2025 with Tastemaking Style and Beauty Founders Jenny Bird and Laney Crowell

Live from NYC, it’s our very first *live* podcast! Direct from the buzzing, beautiful and chestnut-walled Jenny Bird pop-up shop in NoLita, welcome to our fireside chat with Jenny Bird, the creative force, CEO and founder of the eponymous jewelry and lifestyle brand, Jenny Bird, and the founder of clean beauty brand, Saie, Laney Crowell. 


Listen in as these two powerhouse thought leaders share their secrets to creating aspirational, ageless and sustainable brands, dealing with dupe culture and finding balance as busy moms and super-entrepreneurs in the process.


Plus, we discuss: 

Holiday dressing – the creative new way to update your LBD for a totally fresh spin this yearThe piercing-free way to rock ear cuffs this seasonThe crowd-pleasing gifts topping the tastemakers’ shopping lists The top three beauty essentials that Jenny and Laney find make the most difference in their personal beauty routines What the founders are most looking forward to for 2025 

A special thanks to Jenny Bird who hosted us at the brand’s first-ever retail location, The Shop in New York at 21 Spring Street. The Shop is open until December 22, 2024 so there’s still time to come and check it out in person, and of course you can always shop online at jenny-bird.com. And thank you to our audience who turned up in person – it was the best holiday gift ever meeting all of you! 

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Dec 11
Why This Under $30 Skincare Keeps Going Viral, pH Matters & The Lore of Brandon Truaxe with Indeed Labs co-Founder Dimitra Davidson

This week, we’re sharing the lore behind a sleeper hit brand that keeps going viral for its affordable, effective skincare, Indeed Labs. Sit in as Co-founder, President and CEO, Dimitra Davidson reflects on 15 years in the biz, taking us back to where it all began, with the late Brandon Truaxe, before an incident that would lead to his departure, and his own entrepreneurial journey with Deciem and The Ordinary.


You’ll discover:


The story behind Indeed Labs’ very first product, a pioneering blurring cream created 15 years ago, that’s still going viral with beauty influencers todayDimitra’s candid take on the company’s early split from controversial figure Brandon Truaxe, on the cusp of an upcoming documentary on his lifeDetails on the founder’s sophomore skincare brand, pH-in, and why its approach to acne care is unmatched – and free of harsh actives like benzoyl peroxide What the Indeed Labs president has up her sleeve for 2025 


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Dec 6
The Ultimate Sensitive Skin Girls’ Guide: Transitioning to a Winter Skincare Routine, “Barrier Bulking” and The Ingredients That *Really* Make a Difference with First Aid Beauty’s Jenna Haley

This week's uninterrupted bonus episode is brought to you in partnership with First Aid Beauty. Barrier-boosting szn is here and the sensitive skin girlies are gathering to share our secrets for maintaining peak skin barrier health all winter long. 


Joining us is First Aid Beauty Global Brand Educator, Jenna Haley, who struggled with rosacea and eczema since childhood before learning to manage her routine successfully as a beauty insider at Estée Lauder and Birchbox before landing at sensitive skin authority, FAB.


You’ll hear about:

How to transition to a winter skincare routine that will protect your skin barrier all season long What “colloidal” oatmeal is exactly, and why this humble soothing ingredient has stood the test of timeWhy Jenna has us re-thinking silicone as an effective soothing ingredientHow to treat acne, hyperpigmentation and signs of aging effectively, while keeping sensitivity at bayThe skincare habits that really make a difference, beyond creams and lotions

 

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Housekeeping note: You’re invited to join us in New York City on Monday December 9th for a live podcast recording featuring the Founder of Jenny Bird Jewellery, Jenny Bird, and the founder of Saie Beauty, Laney Crowell. Hear an inspiring conversation - and take home a gift bag of beauty and style goodies worth $150! Click here for more details and to RSVP (space is extremely limited!) 

 

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Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn 

Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 

Produced by Dear Media Studio 

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