Frank Toskan's guest appearances

Frank Toskan

Breaking Beauty Podcast

Claire Mazur

Erica Cerulo

Michelle Obama

Shani Darden

Nora McInerny

Emily Weiss

Oprah Winfrey

Jaclyn Johnson

Andrea Lavinthal

Daniel Martin

Jonathan Van Ness

Renée Rouleau

Bobbi Brown

Tata Harper

Huda Kattan

OwlTail

By popular demand, we sat down with legendary co-founder Frank Toskan, to hear every detail about how the mother of all beauty companies,  M.A.C Cosmetics, came to be. With its unforgettable, original tagline: "All Ages, All Races, All Sexes," M.A.C was waaay ahead of its time, tapping into a culture completely foreign to the stalwart beauty brands lining store shelves when it launched in 1984.  Jill and Carlene recall the M.A.C beauty products that helped form their youths (hands up if you wore Twig Lipstick!). Plus, we remind you of the brand's ultimate best-sellers like Ruby Woo Lipstick (2,900 of their made-in-Canada lipsticks are sold everyday around the world) and their epic foundations, which offered nearly 40 shades decades before  Fenty Beauty came along.    Then, Frank takes us way back, on coming to North America as a young immigrant, with little more than a children's suitcase and a few small trinkets inside. Beauty history buffs will want to hear the story of Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo ("Frank &amp; Frank" as the two founders would become known) partners in life and business until Frank Angelo's passing in the 1990's. And finally, the origin story on how Frank Toskan came to compose early M.A.C prototypes using nothing more than craft store supplies in his Toronto kitchen.    Plus, we got alllll the juicy celebrity moments that helped catapult M.A.C to household name status (a young Lady Gaga, Madonna and Linda Evangelista were all involved). Don't miss the rebellious acts that had department stores up in arms, like giving out condoms at beauty counters (mon dieu!) We also go deep on VIVA Glam, the unparalleled giving-back program that's earned a whopping $480M for M.A.C's AIDS Fund, including a sneak peek on an academic book on the topic (launching just in time for VIVA Glam's 25th anniversary next year). So, what's Frank Toskan up to now? We've got the scoop on his next indie startup, called Impact Kitchen, that tastes as good as it is for you.   *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*   Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya  For any products mentioned in this episode, check out our blog: www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog   Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode!  www.Instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast  www.Twitter.com/BreakingBtyPod   Join our private Facebook group   Please rate and review us in  Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

By popular demand, we sat down with legendary co-founder Frank Toskan, to hear every detail about how the mother of all beauty companies,  <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.ca/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">M.A.C Cosmetics</a>, came to be. With its unforgettable, original tagline: "All Ages, All Races, All Sexes," M.A.C was waaay ahead of its time, tapping into a culture completely foreign to the stalwart beauty brands lining store shelves when it launched in 1984.  Jill and Carlene recall the M.A.C beauty products that helped form their youths (hands up if you wore Twig Lipstick!). Plus, we remind you of the brand's ultimate best-sellers like Ruby Woo Lipstick (2,900 of their made-in-Canada lipsticks are sold everyday around the world) and their epic foundations, which offered nearly 40 shades decades before <a href="https://www.fentybeauty.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-FENTY-Site/default/Default-Start?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIttKWt9j22wIVw8DACh2VvACWEAAYAiAAEgLr-vD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fenty Beauty</a> came along.  Then, Frank takes us way back, on coming to North America as a young immigrant, with little more than a children's suitcase and a few small trinkets inside. Beauty history buffs will want to hear the story of Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo ("Frank &amp; Frank" as the two founders would become known) partners in life and business until Frank Angelo's passing in the 1990's. And finally, the origin story on how Frank Toskan came to compose early M.A.C prototypes using nothing more than craft store supplies in his Toronto kitchen.  Plus, we got alllll the juicy celebrity moments that helped catapult M.A.C to household name status (a young Lady Gaga, Madonna and Linda Evangelista were all involved). Don't miss the rebellious acts that had department stores up in arms, like giving out condoms at beauty counters (mon dieu!) We also go deep on <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.ca/viva-glam-mac-aids-fund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIVA Glam</a>, the unparalleled giving-back program that's earned a whopping $480M for <a href="http://www.macaidsfund.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">M.A.C's AIDS Fund</a>, including a sneak peek on an academic book on the topic (launching just in time for VIVA Glam's 25th anniversary next year). So, what's Frank Toskan up to now? We've got the scoop on his next indie startup, called <a href="https://www.impactkitchen.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Impact Kitchen</a>, that tastes as good as it is for you.  *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carlene Higgins</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jilldonbeauty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jill Dunn</a> Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sayaslaya/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saya </a> For any products mentioned in this episode, check out our blog: <a href="http://www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog</a> Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode!  <a href="http://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/BreakingBtyPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Twitter.com/BreakingBtyPod  </a> Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">private Facebook group  </a> Please rate and review us in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-beauty-podcast/id1214452771?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 71 MAC Cosmetics Co-Founder Frank Toskan (Re-Release)

It's here - just in time for Canada Day! Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with M.A.C. Cosmetics Co-Founder Frank Toskan. It's his first interview in four years so we made sure that we got alllll the juicy celebrity moments that helped catapult M.A.C to household name status (a young Lady Gaga, Madonna and Linda Evangelista were all involved). Don't miss the rebellious acts that had department stores up in arms, like hiring crossdressing makeup artists, and giving out condoms at beauty counters (mon dieu!) We also go deep on VIVA Glam, the unparalleled giving-back program that's earned a whopping $480M for M.A.C's AIDS Fund, including a sneak peek on an academic book on the topic (launching just in time for VIVA Glam's 25th anniversary next year). So, what's Frank Toskan up to now? We've got the scoop on his next indie startup, called Impact Kitchen, that tastes as good as it is for you.  Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Audio production: Olivia Nashmi Theme song: Cherry Bomb by Saya  Subscribe to us:  Apple Podcasts Spotify  Stitcher Google Podcasts  Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode!  www.Instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast  www.Twitter.com/BreakingBtyPod  Join our private Facebook group Check our blog for this episode here: And please rate and review us in Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's here - just in time for Canada Day! Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with M.A.C. Cosmetics Co-Founder Frank Toskan. It's his first interview in four years so we made sure that we got alllll the juicy celebrity moments that helped catapult M.A.C to household name status (a young Lady Gaga, Madonna and Linda Evangelista were all involved). Don't miss the rebellious acts that had department stores up in arms, like hiring crossdressing makeup artists, and giving out condoms at beauty counters (mon dieu!) We also go deep on <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.ca/viva-glam-mac-aids-fund" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">VIVA Glam</a>, the unparalleled giving-back program that's earned a whopping $480M for <a href="http://www.macaidsfund.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">M.A.C's AIDS Fund</a>, including a sneak peek on an academic book on the topic (launching just in time for VIVA Glam's 25th anniversary next year). So, what's Frank Toskan up to now? We've got the scoop on his next indie startup, called <a href="https://www.impactkitchen.ca/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Impact Kitchen</a>, that tastes as good as it is for you.  Hosts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carlene Higgins</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jilldonbeauty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jill Dunn</a> Audio production: Olivia Nashmi Theme song: Cherry Bomb by Saya Subscribe to us: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/breaking-beauty-podcast/id1214452771?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Hw7tGNE8effbgv9Siron2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/breaking-beauty-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stitcher</a> Google Podcasts Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode!  <a href="http://www.Instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast </a> <a href="http://www.Twitter.com/BreakingBtyPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Twitter.com/BreakingBtyPod </a> Join our private <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> Check our blog for this episode <a href="https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>: And please rate and review us in Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 30 Part Two: MAC Cosmetics Co-Founder Frank Toskan

In honour of Canada Day, we went straight to the icon of all beauty brands, M.A.C Cosmetics! We sat down with legendary co-founder Frank Toskan, to hear every detail about how the mother of all beauty companies came to be.  It was his first interview in four years and in fact, we chatted for so long, we couldn't squeeze it into one episode! In Part 1, hear all the deets dedicated to the trailblazing brand that paved the way to so many modern, inclusive beauty lines today. With its unforgettable, original tagline: "All Ages, All Races, All Sexes," M.A.C was waaay ahead of its time, tapping into a culture completely foreign to the stalwart beauty brands lining store shelves when it launched in 1984.   In Part 1 of this two-part special, Jill and Carlene recall the M.A.C beauty products that helped form their youths (hands up if you wore Twig Lipstick!). Plus, we remind you of the brand's ultimate best-sellers like Ruby Woo Lipstick (2,900 of their made-in-Canada lipsticks are sold everyday around the world) and their epic Studio Fix Foundations (still #1 in prestige in Canada), which offered nearly 40 shades decades before  Fenty Beauty came along. Then, Frank takes us way back, on coming to North America as a young immigrant, with little more than a children's suitcase and a few small trinkets inside. Beauty history buffs will want to hear the story of "Frank &amp; Frank" as the two founders would become known, partners in life and business until Frank Angelo's passing in the 1990's. And finally, the origin story on how Frank Toskan came to compose early M.A.C prototypes using nothing more than craft store supplies in his Toronto kitchen. Watch for Part 2 dropping in your feeds tomorrow! Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Audio production: Olivia Nashmi Theme song: Cherry Bomb by Saya  Subscribe to us:  Apple Podcasts Spotify  Stitcher Google Podcasts  Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode!  www.Instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast  www.Twitter.com/BreakingBtyPod  Join our private Facebook group Check our blog for this episode here: And please rate and review us in Apple Podcasts.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In honour of Canada Day, we went straight to the icon of all beauty brands, <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.ca/home" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">M.A.C Cosmetics</a>! We sat down with legendary co-founder Frank Toskan, to hear every detail about how the mother of all beauty companies came to be.  It was his first interview in four years and in fact, we chatted for so long, we couldn't squeeze it into one episode! In Part 1, hear all the deets dedicated to the trailblazing brand that paved the way to so many modern, inclusive beauty lines today. With its unforgettable, original tagline: "All Ages, All Races, All Sexes," M.A.C was waaay ahead of its time, tapping into a culture completely foreign to the stalwart beauty brands lining store shelves when it launched in 1984.  In Part 1 of this two-part special, Jill and Carlene recall the M.A.C beauty products that helped form their youths (hands up if you wore Twig Lipstick!). Plus, we remind you of the brand's ultimate best-sellers like Ruby Woo Lipstick (2,900 of their made-in-Canada lipsticks are sold everyday around the world) and their epic Studio Fix Foundations (still #1 in prestige in Canada), which offered nearly 40 shades decades before <a href="https://www.fentybeauty.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-FENTY-Site/default/Default-Start?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIttKWt9j22wIVw8DACh2VvACWEAAYAiAAEgLr-vD_BwE" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Fenty Beauty</a> came along. Then, Frank takes us way back, on coming to North America as a young immigrant, with little more than a children's suitcase and a few small trinkets inside. Beauty history buffs will want to hear the story of "Frank &amp; Frank" as the two founders would become known, partners in life and business until Frank Angelo's passing in the 1990's. And finally, the origin story on how Frank Toskan came to compose early M.A.C prototypes using nothing more than craft store supplies in his Toronto kitchen. Watch for Part 2 dropping in your feeds tomorrow! Hosts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carlene Higgins</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jilldonbeauty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jill Dunn</a> Audio production: Olivia Nashmi Theme song: Cherry Bomb by Saya Subscribe to us: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/breaking-beauty-podcast/id1214452771?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0Hw7tGNE8effbgv9Siron2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/breaking-beauty-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stitcher</a> Google Podcasts Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode!  <a href="http://www.Instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast </a> <a href="http://www.Twitter.com/BreakingBtyPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Twitter.com/BreakingBtyPod </a> Join our private <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> Check our blog for this episode <a href="https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>: And please rate and review us in Apple Podcasts. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.