In episode 114 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the co founder and creative director, respectively, of Mr. Smith Hair, David and Freda Rossidis.Freda Rossidis is an industry legend. Freda tells me that being a migrant to Australia, very few of her earliest memories are centred around beauty. She had no idea what she wanted to be when she grew up, she fell into hairdressing, and grew to love it over time. As that passion grew, so too did Freda’s resume, as she directed the hair styling for shows at Australian and New York fashion weeks and worked internationally on shows for Prada, Chanel, Dior and Hermes.Her son, David, subsequently grew up in the salon environment, and found himself working in marketing and product development for a haircare brand following his studies. From there, David developed a balancing shampoo and accompanying conditioner with no real plans to turn those two products into a fully fledged brand. Both David and Freda tell me that, if I’d asked them 8 years ago if they saw themselves working together, it would have been a hard no. However, 2 months after David’s first two products went to market, they were featured in Esquire New York… and then in GQ, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Wallpaper Magazine. International press led to a truly unexpected surge in consumer demand, so Freda left her business and started working with David full time. That was in 2015. Today, Mr. Smith haircare is available in 12 countries, and what began as 2 products is now a brand with over 40 SKUs.In this conversation, Freda and David share whether or not it’s possible to grow a business at the rate of Mr. Smith and maintain a balanced life, the advice anyone wanting to make it in the world of startups needs to hear, and some surprising stats around hairspray sales in Texas. Read more at glowjournal.comFollow Mr. Smith on Instagram @mrsmithhair.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 114 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the co founder and creative director, respectively, of Mr. Smith Hair, David and Freda Rossidis.Freda Rossidis is an industry legend. Freda tells me that being a migrant to Australia, very few of her earliest memories are centred around beauty. She had no idea what she wanted to be when she grew up, she fell into hairdressing, and grew to love it over time. As that passion grew, so too did Freda’s resume, as she directed the hair styling for shows at Australian and New York fashion weeks and worked internationally on shows for Prada, Chanel, Dior and Hermes.Her son, David, subsequently grew up in the salon environment, and found himself working in marketing and product development for a haircare brand following his studies. From there, David developed a balancing shampoo and accompanying conditioner with no real plans to turn those two products into a fully fledged brand. Both David and Freda tell me that, if I’d asked them 8 years ago if they saw themselves working together, it would have been a hard no. However, 2 months after David’s first two products went to market, they were featured in Esquire New York… and then in GQ, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Wallpaper Magazine. International press led to a truly unexpected surge in consumer demand, so Freda left her business and started working with David full time. That was in 2015. Today, Mr. Smith haircare is available in 12 countries, and what began as 2 products is now a brand with over 40 SKUs.In this conversation, Freda and David share whether or not it’s possible to grow a business at the rate of Mr. Smith and maintain a balanced life, the advice anyone wanting to make it in the world of startups needs to hear, and some surprising stats around hairspray sales in Texas. Read more at <a href="http://glowjournal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com</a>Follow Mr. Smith on Instagram @mrsmithhair.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Freda & David Rossidis | Co Founders of Mr. Smith 

Kat Burki

Kat Burki Skincare

In episode 113 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the founder and CEO of Kat Burki Skincare, Kat Burki.Kat had studied Healthcare Law and Health Policy at university and was working happily in the industry, occasionally picking up passion projects in interior design as a creative outlet. Upon completing an interior for her brother-in-law, she decided she wanted to sign off the project with a signature scent. She met with some people who worked in the beauty industry creating hand batches, and they helped her create a candle.The home fragrance became so popular amongst those who had smelled it that it was suggested to Kat they she should create a body lotion with the same scent. This prompted Kat to start looking into formulation science, and the team who had helped Kat create that very first candle went on to become the very first formulators of Kat Burki Skincare. Kat Burki Skincare launched into Henri Bendel in New York City in August 2013 with first-of-its-kind cold pressed skincare. The subsequent four years saw the brand launch into Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, and Mecca here in Australia, and in 2023, Kat Burki Skincare is a truly global brand. In this conversation, Kat shares what she had to fight to put extra money towards when her namesake business was in its infancy, how her earliest memories have shaped the brand she runs today, and why you don’t need to say “yes” to everything. Read more at glowjournal.comFollow Kat Burki Skincare on Instagram @katburkiskincare.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 113 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the founder and CEO of Kat Burki Skincare, Kat Burki.Kat had studied Healthcare Law and Health Policy at university and was working happily in the industry, occasionally picking up passion projects in interior design as a creative outlet. Upon completing an interior for her brother-in-law, she decided she wanted to sign off the project with a signature scent. She met with some people who worked in the beauty industry creating hand batches, and they helped her create a candle.The home fragrance became so popular amongst those who had smelled it that it was suggested to Kat they she should create a body lotion with the same scent. This prompted Kat to start looking into formulation science, and the team who had helped Kat create that very first candle went on to become the very first formulators of Kat Burki Skincare. Kat Burki Skincare launched into Henri Bendel in New York City in August 2013 with first-of-its-kind cold pressed skincare. The subsequent four years saw the brand launch into Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, and Mecca here in Australia, and in 2023, Kat Burki Skincare is a truly global brand. In this conversation, Kat shares what she had to fight to put extra money towards when her namesake business was in its infancy, how her earliest memories have shaped the brand she runs today, and why you don’t need to say “yes” to everything. Read more at <a href="http://glowjournal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com</a>Follow Kat Burki Skincare on Instagram @katburkiskincare.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Kat Burki | CEO & Founder of Kat Burki Skincare

Lauren Mackellar

In episode 112 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the founder of ROBE Haircare, Lauren Mackellar. In 5 seasons of this show, Lauren Mackellar is the most inspiring guest I’ve had the joy of sitting down with. Lauren Mackellar was one of Australia’s most in demand hair stylists. In early 2022, following years of intense migraines that she’d chalked up to her work, she took herself to the emergency ward and was diagnosed with a brain tumour. She went into surgery a day and a half later.The tumour was successfully removed, however it was Stage 3 cancer so radiation needed to begin immediately. Throughout chemotherapy, Lauren was told that her hair was unlikely to ever grow back given that she had no hair follicles at this point, let alone hair. Unable to return to hairdressing, Lauren decided to revisit the haircare brand she had began to formulate prior to her diagnosis. She figured she had nothing to lose in trialling her own products on herself and, having sat opposite her to record this a couple of months ago, Lauren now has a thick, healthy head of hair. ROBE Haircare launches this week. Read more at glowjournal.comFollow ROBE on Instagram @robehaircare.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 112 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the founder of ROBE Haircare, Lauren Mackellar. In 5 seasons of this show, Lauren Mackellar is the most inspiring guest I’ve had the joy of sitting down with. Lauren Mackellar was one of Australia’s most in demand hair stylists. In early 2022, following years of intense migraines that she’d chalked up to her work, she took herself to the emergency ward and was diagnosed with a brain tumour. She went into surgery a day and a half later.The tumour was successfully removed, however it was Stage 3 cancer so radiation needed to begin immediately. Throughout chemotherapy, Lauren was told that her hair was unlikely to ever grow back given that she had no hair follicles at this point, let alone hair. Unable to return to hairdressing, Lauren decided to revisit the haircare brand she had began to formulate prior to her diagnosis. She figured she had nothing to lose in trialling her own products on herself and, having sat opposite her to record this a couple of months ago, Lauren now has a thick, healthy head of hair. ROBE Haircare launches this week. Read more at <a href="http://glowjournal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com</a>Follow ROBE on Instagram @robehaircare.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Lauren Mackellar | Founder of ROBE Haircare

Lizzie Waley

In episode 111 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the co-founder of Sundae Body, Lizzie Waley. Imagine not just trying to get customers on board with a new brand, but getting them to entirely change the way they’ve done something for their entire life.That is precisely the task Lizzie Waley was faced with on launched Sundae Body. Lizzie had had a conversation with her business partner about how bath time is so fun when you’re a kid, and by adulthood it’s totally lost its magic- likely because, realistically, your only options are a bar of soap or a liquid body wash, neither of which inspire a whole lot of play or joy. Armed with that thought, Lizzie asked a chemist if there were any other mechanisms or mediums that could be explored in the body care space, to which that chemist suggested a foam. Sundae Body took about 18 months to develop, beginning with a can designed to look like whipped cream and ending with a range fruit and dessert scented whipped body foams, formulated to put the fun back into showering- at any age. Lizzie pitched Sundae Body to both Woolworths and Priceline before launch and was picked up by both, meaning Sundae Body had space on over 1200 shelves before they’d launched a single product. In this conversation, Lizzie shares both the pros and cons of self funding a startup, the lessons learned from her first job in a call centre, and why the right distributor was key to securing space with two of the country’s retail giants. Read more at glowjournal.comFollow Sundae Body on Instagram @sundaebody.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 111 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the co-founder of Sundae Body, Lizzie Waley. Imagine not just trying to get customers on board with a new brand, but getting them to entirely change the way they’ve done something for their entire life.That is precisely the task Lizzie Waley was faced with on launched Sundae Body. Lizzie had had a conversation with her business partner about how bath time is so fun when you’re a kid, and by adulthood it’s totally lost its magic- likely because, realistically, your only options are a bar of soap or a liquid body wash, neither of which inspire a whole lot of play or joy. Armed with that thought, Lizzie asked a chemist if there were any other mechanisms or mediums that could be explored in the body care space, to which that chemist suggested a foam. Sundae Body took about 18 months to develop, beginning with a can designed to look like whipped cream and ending with a range fruit and dessert scented whipped body foams, formulated to put the fun back into showering- at any age. Lizzie pitched Sundae Body to both Woolworths and Priceline before launch and was picked up by both, meaning Sundae Body had space on over 1200 shelves before they’d launched a single product. In this conversation, Lizzie shares both the pros and cons of self funding a startup, the lessons learned from her first job in a call centre, and why the right distributor was key to securing space with two of the country’s retail giants. Read more at <a href="http://glowjournal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com</a>Follow Sundae Body on Instagram @sundaebody.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Lizzie Waley | Co-Founder of Sundae Body

In episode 110 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the CEO and founder of Gem, Georgia Danos. This conversation is essentially a marketing masterclass.One of Georgia’s earliest roles was at Remedy Kombucha. Now, we all know what kombucha is now, but keep in mind this was in 2014, before the brand was even on Instagram, so Georgia’s job wasn’t just to build the brand’s social media presence- she was more or less responsible for bringing the product to mainstream recognition. After helping to launch the brand in the UK, Georgia had well and truly caught what she refers to as “the start up bug,” and this is where her story gets really interesting- rather than identifying a gap for a product and then deciding to launch a brand to fill it, Georgia first decided she wanted to start a business of her own and then identified that gap. Where she landed was the oral care sphere. Given that beauty was and remains so saturated, she found space for a product at the intersection of beauty and health and wanted to develop a product that had a daily, or in this case twice-daily, touchpoint with consumers. Georgia launched Gem, an Australian made, premium, natural oral care brand in March 2020 following four years of product development. The brand has since been picked up by both Mecca and Woolworths stores nationally, has extended its product range to over 30 SKUs, and is launching into Boots in the UK next week. In this conversation, Georgia shares how she and her team manage to educate without fear mongering (no mean feat in this industry), how she got her brand on the shelves at Mecca, Woolworth and Boots, and how she got her product’s entire first run of packaging for free. Read more at glowjournal.comFollow Gem on Instagram @gem.au.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 110 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the CEO and founder of Gem, Georgia Danos. This conversation is essentially a marketing masterclass.One of Georgia’s earliest roles was at Remedy Kombucha. Now, we all know what kombucha is now, but keep in mind this was in 2014, before the brand was even on Instagram, so Georgia’s job wasn’t just to build the brand’s social media presence- she was more or less responsible for bringing the product to mainstream recognition. After helping to launch the brand in the UK, Georgia had well and truly caught what she refers to as “the start up bug,” and this is where her story gets really interesting- rather than identifying a gap for a product and then deciding to launch a brand to fill it, Georgia first decided she wanted to start a business of her own and then identified that gap. Where she landed was the oral care sphere. Given that beauty was and remains so saturated, she found space for a product at the intersection of beauty and health and wanted to develop a product that had a daily, or in this case twice-daily, touchpoint with consumers. Georgia launched Gem, an Australian made, premium, natural oral care brand in March 2020 following four years of product development. The brand has since been picked up by both Mecca and Woolworths stores nationally, has extended its product range to over 30 SKUs, and is launching into Boots in the UK next week. In this conversation, Georgia shares how she and her team manage to educate without fear mongering (no mean feat in this industry), how she got her brand on the shelves at Mecca, Woolworth and Boots, and how she got her product’s entire first run of packaging for free. Read more at <a href="http://glowjournal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com</a>Follow Gem on Instagram @gem.au.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Georgia Danos | CEO & Founder of Gem

In episode 109 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the founder of YŌLI and En Gold, Steffanie Ball.Steffanie Ball’s ties to beauty come through YŌLI, a brand centred around “elevated bathing rituals” that was launched in December of last year with a range including luxury towelling (emphasis on the word luxury), a scent range and a dry body brush. You’ve likely heard of Steff’s first business, furniture and homewares brand En Gold, which began as an Instagram account selling vintage furniture and morphed into a furniture brand that celebrates the design and workmanship of century old crafts. What I love most about the story behind both of Steff’s businesses is the ways in which she’s reconnected with her Filipino heritage throughout the business development process. She tells one story in particular about connecting with the original maker of the vintage pieces she was selling on Instagram and how, through En Gold, he and Steff were able to give all of his former workers their jobs back that you will love.In this conversation, Steff shares why the art of ritual is so important to her, why she believes that retail is one of the best industries within which to learn and why she insists her team all spend time in the customer care department, and how an American skateboarder (her now husband of 14 years) proposed after 2 days… Read more at glowjournal.comFollow YŌLI on Instagram @yoli_haus.Follow En Gold on Instagram @en._goldStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 109 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the founder of YŌLI and En Gold, Steffanie Ball.Steffanie Ball’s ties to beauty come through YŌLI, a brand centred around “elevated bathing rituals” that was launched in December of last year with a range including luxury towelling (emphasis on the word luxury), a scent range and a dry body brush. You’ve likely heard of Steff’s first business, furniture and homewares brand En Gold, which began as an Instagram account selling vintage furniture and morphed into a furniture brand that celebrates the design and workmanship of century old crafts. What I love most about the story behind both of Steff’s businesses is the ways in which she’s reconnected with her Filipino heritage throughout the business development process. She tells one story in particular about connecting with the original maker of the vintage pieces she was selling on Instagram and how, through En Gold, he and Steff were able to give all of his former workers their jobs back that you will love.In this conversation, Steff shares why the art of ritual is so important to her, why she believes that retail is one of the best industries within which to learn and why she insists her team all spend time in the customer care department, and how an American skateboarder (her now husband of 14 years) proposed after 2 days… Read more at <a href="http://glowjournal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com</a>Follow YŌLI on Instagram @yoli_haus.Follow En Gold on Instagram @en._goldStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Steffanie Ball | Founder of YŌLI 

Anna Lahey

In episode 108 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the founder of Vida Glow, Anna Lahey. Vida Glow is the number one marine collagen brand in the world, with one unit sold every four seconds. Anna doesn’t hold her cards close to her chest. From sharing the brand’s Shopify launch strategy, what goes into developing packaging and sourcing ingredients, how many products Vida Glow have discontinued and the rationale behind the brand’s 2021 rebrand, Anna sincerely believes that the increasing saturation of the ingestible beauty market is only going to push the category forward- and honestly, it was refreshing to hear. Anna and her husband Keiran launched Vida Glow in 2014 after years of importing collagen for herself from Japan, having experienced hair loss due to a blood clotting condition which she opened up about in our chat. Realising that making the ingredient accessible here in Australia could have a positive impact on so many people, Vida Glow was born.In this conversation, Anna shares the power of a rebrand and the strategy that went into Vida Glow’s, what to look for when purchasing ingestible beauty supplements, and the million dollar question, what collagen actually is and what it can do. Read more at glowjournal.comFollow Vida Glow on Instagram @vida_glow.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 108 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the founder of Vida Glow, Anna Lahey. Vida Glow is the number one marine collagen brand in the world, with one unit sold every four seconds. Anna doesn’t hold her cards close to her chest. From sharing the brand’s Shopify launch strategy, what goes into developing packaging and sourcing ingredients, how many products Vida Glow have discontinued and the rationale behind the brand’s 2021 rebrand, Anna sincerely believes that the increasing saturation of the ingestible beauty market is only going to push the category forward- and honestly, it was refreshing to hear. Anna and her husband Keiran launched Vida Glow in 2014 after years of importing collagen for herself from Japan, having experienced hair loss due to a blood clotting condition which she opened up about in our chat. Realising that making the ingredient accessible here in Australia could have a positive impact on so many people, Vida Glow was born.In this conversation, Anna shares the power of a rebrand and the strategy that went into Vida Glow’s, what to look for when purchasing ingestible beauty supplements, and the million dollar question, what collagen actually is and what it can do. Read more at <a href="http://glowjournal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com</a>Follow Vida Glow on Instagram @vida_glow.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Anna Lahey | Founder of Vida Glow

In episode 107 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the co-founder of ABHATI Suisse, Shirin Dörig.A British-born Indian who now lives with her family in Switzerland, Shirin’s mother Anju has been described as a serial entrepreneur. She studied sociology and ethnology, she worked as a social worker in the UK, and was instrumental in setting up a shelter for victims of domestic violence. Her interest in beauty began in the same way her daughter, Shirin’s, did, with both women being introduced to the time honoured beauty rituals of their Indian heritage from a young age. After relocating to Switzerland, Anju traveled to the Himalayas whilst working with an NGO and learnt about native plants from the tribal farmers she met. Inspired to combine their teachings and Swiss science with the aforementioned time honoured Indian rituals, Anju launched altitude-active beauty company ABHATI Suisse in 2015 with Shirin officially joining the brand as both co-founder and trade marketing manager last year. Each ABHATI Suisse purchase funds days of school for girls in India through the brand’s partnership with Educate Girls, with the brand having enabled over 530,000 school days at the time of recording. In something of a full circle moment, 1% of the brand’s revenue is given to environmental organisations like WeForest in partnership with 1% for the Planet- WeForest being one of the organisations Shirin’s mother co-founded. In this conversation, Shirin shares the importance of retailing through true brand builders, how her mother inspired so many people to aid the brand pro bono, and the surprising connection between ABHATI Suisse and a perfume brand with a particularly cult following.Read more at glowjournal.comFollow ABHATI Suisse on Instagram @abhatisuisse.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 107 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the co-founder of ABHATI Suisse, Shirin Dörig.A British-born Indian who now lives with her family in Switzerland, Shirin’s mother Anju has been described as a serial entrepreneur. She studied sociology and ethnology, she worked as a social worker in the UK, and was instrumental in setting up a shelter for victims of domestic violence. Her interest in beauty began in the same way her daughter, Shirin’s, did, with both women being introduced to the time honoured beauty rituals of their Indian heritage from a young age. After relocating to Switzerland, Anju traveled to the Himalayas whilst working with an NGO and learnt about native plants from the tribal farmers she met. Inspired to combine their teachings and Swiss science with the aforementioned time honoured Indian rituals, Anju launched altitude-active beauty company ABHATI Suisse in 2015 with Shirin officially joining the brand as both co-founder and trade marketing manager last year. Each ABHATI Suisse purchase funds days of school for girls in India through the brand’s partnership with Educate Girls, with the brand having enabled over 530,000 school days at the time of recording. In something of a full circle moment, 1% of the brand’s revenue is given to environmental organisations like WeForest in partnership with 1% for the Planet- WeForest being one of the organisations Shirin’s mother co-founded. In this conversation, Shirin shares the importance of retailing through true brand builders, how her mother inspired so many people to aid the brand pro bono, and the surprising connection between ABHATI Suisse and a perfume brand with a particularly cult following.Read more at <a href="http://glowjournal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com</a>Follow ABHATI Suisse on Instagram @abhatisuisse.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Shirin Dörig | Co-Founder of ABHATI Suisse

Violette Serrat

In episode 106 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the founder and CEO of VIOLETTE_FR and Creative Director of Makeup for Guerlain, Violette Serrat. Violette has been a bucket list guest of mine since Season 1 as I became aware of her work at something of a pivotal time, career wise, for me. Violette realised she wanted to become a makeup artist at the age of 19 after applying glitter to a friends face ahead of a party. She promptly moved to New York, with no training beyond a Kevyn Aucoin library book, and began to network her way into the industry. Between 2012 and 2020, Violette worked as a Makeup Designer at Dior, a Product Development Consultant at Sephora, and as Estee Lauder’s Global Beauty Director, and was discovered by Vogue France in 2015. In 2021, Violette was named Creative Director of Makeup for heritage brand Guerlain, AND launched her own brand, VIOLETTE_FR.In this conversation, Violette shares why she’s an advocate for self-funding where possible, the value in staying true to your personal style when others suggest otherwise, and why she’d prefer it if her daughter weren’t to follow in her footsteps. Read more at glowjournal.comFollow Violette on Instagram @violette_fr.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 106 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the founder and CEO of VIOLETTE_FR and Creative Director of Makeup for Guerlain, Violette Serrat. Violette has been a bucket list guest of mine since Season 1 as I became aware of her work at something of a pivotal time, career wise, for me. Violette realised she wanted to become a makeup artist at the age of 19 after applying glitter to a friends face ahead of a party. She promptly moved to New York, with no training beyond a Kevyn Aucoin library book, and began to network her way into the industry. Between 2012 and 2020, Violette worked as a Makeup Designer at Dior, a Product Development Consultant at Sephora, and as Estee Lauder’s Global Beauty Director, and was discovered by Vogue France in 2015. In 2021, Violette was named Creative Director of Makeup for heritage brand Guerlain, AND launched her own brand, VIOLETTE_FR.In this conversation, Violette shares why she’s an advocate for self-funding where possible, the value in staying true to your personal style when others suggest otherwise, and why she’d prefer it if her daughter weren’t to follow in her footsteps. Read more at <a href="http://glowjournal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com</a>Follow Violette on Instagram @violette_fr.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Violette Serrat | Founder & CEO of VIOLETTE_FR

Lars Fredriksson

In episode 105 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the founder and CEO of Verso, Lars Fredriksson.It was a love of interaction, communication, and connection that led Lars Fredriksson to the beauty world. Having spent years in business, sales and marketing, he found himself talking to a stranger at a music industry party. Lars and this man were the only two guests who didn’t work in music, and it was this conversation that led Lars to his first role in the beauty world. Lars launched Verso in Sweden a decade ago- a brand built around a patented ingredient called Retinol8 and steeped in science. The brand is now available in 25 countries and the product range consists of about 25 SKUs, each of which has taken years to develop and perfect before hitting the market. In this conversation, which took place during Lars’ most recent trip to Australia, Lars shares why he believes everyone should use at least one Vitamin A product daily, why we really have his wife to thank for his move into the beauty space, and why we probably won’t ever be seeing a Verso neck cream on the shelves…Read more at glowjournal.comFollow Verso on Instagram @versoskincare.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 105 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the founder and CEO of Verso, Lars Fredriksson.It was a love of interaction, communication, and connection that led Lars Fredriksson to the beauty world. Having spent years in business, sales and marketing, he found himself talking to a stranger at a music industry party. Lars and this man were the only two guests who didn’t work in music, and it was this conversation that led Lars to his first role in the beauty world. Lars launched Verso in Sweden a decade ago- a brand built around a patented ingredient called Retinol8 and steeped in science. The brand is now available in 25 countries and the product range consists of about 25 SKUs, each of which has taken years to develop and perfect before hitting the market. In this conversation, which took place during Lars’ most recent trip to Australia, Lars shares why he believes everyone should use at least one Vitamin A product daily, why we really have his wife to thank for his move into the beauty space, and why we probably won’t ever be seeing a Verso neck cream on the shelves…Read more at <a href="http://glowjournal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com</a>Follow Verso on Instagram @versoskincare.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Lars Fredriksson | Founder & CEO of Verso

Join beauty writer Gemma Watts in conversation with the world’s biggest beauty pioneers. We’re picking the brains behind the beauty products that fill your bathroom cupboards- the CEOs, founders and creative minds heading the brands that shape the beauty industry. From cult favourites to the products you reach for every day, from young entrepreneurs to companies steeped in history, these are the stories behind the most successful beauty businesses on the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join beauty writer Gemma Watts in conversation with the world’s biggest beauty pioneers. We’re picking the brains behind the beauty products that fill your bathroom cupboards- the CEOs, founders and creative minds heading the brands that shape the beauty industry. From cult favourites to the products you reach for every day, from young entrepreneurs to companies steeped in history, these are the stories behind the most successful beauty businesses on the planet. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Environ Skincare

Des Fernandes

In episode twenty one of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Dr Des Fernandes, founder of Environ Skincare. We’ve all heard of Vitamin A and, if you use any kind of topical skincare, chances are you’ve used it on your skin. Dr Des Fernandes is the man responsible for both pioneering and championing the use of Vitamin A in skincare- an idea that, in the early 1980s, what near unheard of. Dr Des’ career began as a surgeon at Cape Town’s Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, and it was during his time there that he operated on two teenagers, a male and a female, who unfortunately lost their lives to skin cancer. It was this tragedy that served as the catalyst for Dr Des’ lifelong commitment to skin health. A firm believer that prevention is greater than cure, his initial research lead him to look at the effects of Vitamin A on the skin. He soon discovered a study showing how vitamin A acid had been used to treat skin cancers and precancerous lesions, and that study lead to the creation of Environ Skincare. In this conversation, Dr Des explores the link vitamin A and sun damage, what our near constant exposure to blue light is really doing to the skin and debunks every skincare myth imaginable- from the need for SPF to the way in which we should approach acne. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/interview-environ-skincareFollow Environ on Instagram @environskincareStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode twenty one of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Dr Des Fernandes, founder of Environ Skincare. We’ve all heard of Vitamin A and, if you use any kind of topical skincare, chances are you’ve used it on your skin. Dr Des Fernandes is the man responsible for both pioneering and championing the use of Vitamin A in skincare- an idea that, in the early 1980s, what near unheard of. Dr Des’ career began as a surgeon at Cape Town’s Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, and it was during his time there that he operated on two teenagers, a male and a female, who unfortunately lost their lives to skin cancer. It was this tragedy that served as the catalyst for Dr Des’ lifelong commitment to skin health. A firm believer that prevention is greater than cure, his initial research lead him to look at the effects of Vitamin A on the skin. He soon discovered a study showing how vitamin A acid had been used to treat skin cancers and precancerous lesions, and that study lead to the creation of Environ Skincare. In this conversation, Dr Des explores the link vitamin A and sun damage, what our near constant exposure to blue light is really doing to the skin and debunks every skincare myth imaginable- from the need for SPF to the way in which we should approach acne. You can read this interview now at: <a href="http://glowjournal.com/interview-environ-skincare" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/interview-environ-skincare</a>Follow Environ on Instagram <a href="instagram.com/environskincare" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@environskincare</a>Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dr Des Fernandes | Founder of Environ Skincare

Carla Oates

In episode fifteen of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Carla Oates, author and founder of The Beauty Chef.Carla Oates was only 13 years old when she first recognised the link between health and beauty. While she now sits at the forefront of the global “inner beauty” movement, some twenty years ago you would have found Carla Oates working in magazines. It was during her time as a beauty editor that she really began to look at the ingredients in the skincare products she was writing about. Concerned by what she found, Carla began to gear her columns towards natural, organic and even Do It Yourself beauty- a shift the public were initially reluctant to accept. Having spent years experimenting with fermented ingredients to heal her own skin conditions and those of her young family, it was in 2009 that Carla launched GLOW- The Beauty Chef’s first inner beauty supplement. Today, that collection is composed of eight inner and two topical skincare products and is available worldwide via online retail giants like Net-A-Porter and Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop, in in physical stores including Bloomingdale’s, Space NK and Anthropologie. In this conversation, Carla delves into the link is between gut health and the skin, explains how we can identify and heal our own gut health issues, debunks a few wellness myths and shares how applying the leftover liquids from her home-fermented foods to her skin lead to the inception of one of The Beauty Chef’s highest selling products. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/interview-the-beauty-chef-carla-oatesFollow The Beauty Chef on Instagram at @thebeautychefStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode fifteen of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Carla Oates, author and founder of The Beauty Chef.Carla Oates was only 13 years old when she first recognised the link between health and beauty. While she now sits at the forefront of the global “inner beauty” movement, some twenty years ago you would have found Carla Oates working in magazines. It was during her time as a beauty editor that she really began to look at the ingredients in the skincare products she was writing about. Concerned by what she found, Carla began to gear her columns towards natural, organic and even Do It Yourself beauty- a shift the public were initially reluctant to accept. Having spent years experimenting with fermented ingredients to heal her own skin conditions and those of her young family, it was in 2009 that Carla launched GLOW- The Beauty Chef’s first inner beauty supplement. Today, that collection is composed of eight inner and two topical skincare products and is available worldwide via online retail giants like Net-A-Porter and Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop, in in physical stores including Bloomingdale’s, Space NK and Anthropologie. In this conversation, Carla delves into the link is between gut health and the skin, explains how we can identify and heal our own gut health issues, debunks a few wellness myths and shares how applying the leftover liquids from her home-fermented foods to her skin lead to the inception of one of The Beauty Chef’s highest selling products. You can read this interview now at: <a href="http://glowjournal.com/interview-the-beauty-chef-carla-oates" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/interview-the-beauty-chef-carla-oates</a>Follow The Beauty Chef on Instagram at <a href="http://instagram.com/thebeautychef" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@thebeautychef</a>Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Carla Oates | Founder of The Beauty Chef

Dennis Gross

Dennis Gross Skincare

In episode twenty five of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Dr Dennis Gross, dermatologist and founder of Dr Dennis Gross Skincare.Every question you’ve ever had about peels and acids- answered, by the man who pioneered them. One of Dr Dennis’ first childhood memories involves him experimenting with topical ingredients and discovering the immediately visible, transformative powers of skincare- so it comes as no surprise that the product he’s most famous for developing, the Alpha Beta Peel, grew its cult following based on its instantly transformative results. With a background in skin cancers, it was in his 5th Avenue New York clinic that he developed the original Alpha Beta formula- an in-clinic only, two step peel that revolutionised peels forever. At a time where most believed a true peel needed to inflict trauma on the skin, Dr Dennis Gross worked with multiple acids at lower concentrations, rather than one acid at high percentage. This peel utilised concepts and skin chemistry that had never been used before, and its popularity took Dr Dennis outside his New York clinic to launch Dr Dennis Gross Skincare as we now know it. In this conversation, Dr Dennis shares how he’s using technology to make nature more effective, his philosophy that if a product isn’t making you look instantly better, it’s not working, and how an episode of Sex &amp; the City almost single handedly ruined public perception of facial peels. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/interview-dr-dennis-grossFollow Dr Dennis Gross on Instagram @drdennisgrossStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode twenty five of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Dr Dennis Gross, dermatologist and founder of Dr Dennis Gross Skincare.Every question you’ve ever had about peels and acids- answered, by the man who pioneered them. One of Dr Dennis’ first childhood memories involves him experimenting with topical ingredients and discovering the immediately visible, transformative powers of skincare- so it comes as no surprise that the product he’s most famous for developing, the Alpha Beta Peel, grew its cult following based on its instantly transformative results. With a background in skin cancers, it was in his 5th Avenue New York clinic that he developed the original Alpha Beta formula- an in-clinic only, two step peel that revolutionised peels forever. At a time where most believed a true peel needed to inflict trauma on the skin, Dr Dennis Gross worked with multiple acids at lower concentrations, rather than one acid at high percentage. This peel utilised concepts and skin chemistry that had never been used before, and its popularity took Dr Dennis outside his New York clinic to launch Dr Dennis Gross Skincare as we now know it. In this conversation, Dr Dennis shares how he’s using technology to make nature more effective, his philosophy that if a product isn’t making you look instantly better, it’s not working, and how an episode of Sex &amp; the City almost single handedly ruined public perception of facial peels. You can read this interview now at: <a href="http://glowjournal.com/interview-dr-dennis-gross" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/interview-dr-dennis-gross</a>Follow Dr Dennis Gross on Instagram @drdennisgrossStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dr Dennis Gross | Founder of Dr Dennis Gross Skincare

Trinny Woodall

In episode thirty one of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Trinny Woodall, founder of Trinny London. Whether you’re familiar with Trinny Woodall’s work as a fashion columnist, host of one of television’s many iterations of Trinny and Susannah or as the founder of beauty brand Trinny London, there’s one constant- Trinny genuinely wants to make women feel amazing. Trinny’s media career began in 1994 after she was introduced to the woman who would become her best friend and collaborator, Susanna Constantine. The pair began writing their Daily Telegraph column, Ready To Wear, soon thereafter, with the column growing to become a business, a book and, in 2001, a TV show- BBC’s What Not To Wear. Trinny and Susannah’s mission was simple- to make woman feel their best. Trinny describes the feeling of making women feel good about themselves as her “food,” telling me that “A woman should always feel utterly present and recognised.” It was that mission that saw Trinny develop and launch Trinny London in 2017. In the same way that she worked to make fashion less intimidating to women around the world, Trinny now works to ensure that women understand that beauty is, quite literally, for everyone. In this conversation, Trinny shares why she finds fashion shows deeply unsatisfying, the link between fashion, beauty and confidence, and how women can and should find the courage to put their big ideas out on the table. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/interview-trinny-woodallFollow Trinny Woodall on Instagram @trinnywoodallFollow Trinny London on Instagram @trinnylondonStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode thirty one of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Trinny Woodall, founder of Trinny London. Whether you’re familiar with Trinny Woodall’s work as a fashion columnist, host of one of television’s many iterations of Trinny and Susannah or as the founder of beauty brand Trinny London, there’s one constant- Trinny genuinely wants to make women feel amazing. Trinny’s media career began in 1994 after she was introduced to the woman who would become her best friend and collaborator, Susanna Constantine. The pair began writing their Daily Telegraph column, Ready To Wear, soon thereafter, with the column growing to become a business, a book and, in 2001, a TV show- BBC’s What Not To Wear. Trinny and Susannah’s mission was simple- to make woman feel their best. Trinny describes the feeling of making women feel good about themselves as her “food,” telling me that “A woman should always feel utterly present and recognised.” It was that mission that saw Trinny develop and launch Trinny London in 2017. In the same way that she worked to make fashion less intimidating to women around the world, Trinny now works to ensure that women understand that beauty is, quite literally, for everyone. In this conversation, Trinny shares why she finds fashion shows deeply unsatisfying, the link between fashion, beauty and confidence, and how women can and should find the courage to put their big ideas out on the table. You can read this interview now at: <a href="http://glowjournal.com/interview-trinny-woodall" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/interview-trinny-woodall</a>Follow Trinny Woodall on Instagram @trinnywoodallFollow Trinny London on Instagram @trinnylondonStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Trinny Woodall | Founder of Trinny London

Nicola Kilner

In episode twenty nine of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Nicola Kilner, CEO and co-founder of Deciem. Nicola Kilner is a woman who has been through absolute hell, yet has somehow remained true to her personal values of kindness and empathy. Nicola began her career as a beauty buyer at Boots in the UK before meeting Brandon Truaxe, a man she describes as her family, a genius, and the best human being she has ever met. The year 2013 saw Brandon and Nicola launch Deciem, aptly dubbed The Abnormal Beauty Company and, in my opinion, the most influential beauty brand of the 21st century. 2016 saw Nicola and Brandon launch The Ordinary under the Deciem umbrella, a brand with what can only be described as a cult following. The aforementioned launch saw the company double its wholesale revenue in 2017, however those highs were followed by the lows of 2018- a year Nicola describes as “not a very kind year.” Brandon’s mental health and wellness began to rapidly decline. Nicola, then co-CEO was removed from the company, then brought back months later. October 2018 saw Brandon removed from the company, and in January of this year, he tragically passed away. I am in complete awe of Nicola. I was fortunate enough to host a Deciem event with her during her most recent trip to Australia, and in the time I spent with her I found myself so affected by her intelligence across both the beauty and business spaces, but also by her resilience, her kindness and her honesty. As she says in this interview, “The world now accepts that kindness can be the way to lead a business into the future.”In this conversation, Nicola shares just how Deciem has managed to move the beauty industry forward through transparency and innovation, the legacy Brandon has left behind and how Nicola is ensuring she lives and works by her own values every day. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/interview-deciem-nicola-kilnerFollow Deciem on Instagram @deciem  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode twenty nine of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Nicola Kilner, CEO and co-founder of Deciem. Nicola Kilner is a woman who has been through absolute hell, yet has somehow remained true to her personal values of kindness and empathy. Nicola began her career as a beauty buyer at Boots in the UK before meeting Brandon Truaxe, a man she describes as her family, a genius, and the best human being she has ever met. The year 2013 saw Brandon and Nicola launch Deciem, aptly dubbed The Abnormal Beauty Company and, in my opinion, the most influential beauty brand of the 21st century. 2016 saw Nicola and Brandon launch The Ordinary under the Deciem umbrella, a brand with what can only be described as a cult following. The aforementioned launch saw the company double its wholesale revenue in 2017, however those highs were followed by the lows of 2018- a year Nicola describes as “not a very kind year.” Brandon’s mental health and wellness began to rapidly decline. Nicola, then co-CEO was removed from the company, then brought back months later. October 2018 saw Brandon removed from the company, and in January of this year, he tragically passed away. I am in complete awe of Nicola. I was fortunate enough to host a Deciem event with her during her most recent trip to Australia, and in the time I spent with her I found myself so affected by her intelligence across both the beauty and business spaces, but also by her resilience, her kindness and her honesty. As she says in this interview, “The world now accepts that kindness can be the way to lead a business into the future.”In this conversation, Nicola shares just how Deciem has managed to move the beauty industry forward through transparency and innovation, the legacy Brandon has left behind and how Nicola is ensuring she lives and works by her own values every day. You can read this interview now at: <a href="http://glowjournal.com/interview-deciem-nicola-kilner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/interview-deciem-nicola-kilner</a>Follow Deciem on Instagram @deciem Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Nicola Kilner | CEO and Co-Founder of Deciem

In episode twenty eight of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Rose-Marie Swift, founder of RMS Beauty. Rose-Marie Swift fell into beauty. Once the front woman of a punk band, her start in beauty came as she did the makeup for strippers at a club in Vancouver. Her skills got better and better, she began getting booked for bigger and better jobs and, almost without realising it, the 90s saw Rose-Marie become one of the most in demand makeup artists on the planet. Rose-Marie’s signature was “natural beauty,” in every sense- stripped back, glowing skin that still looked like skin, using clean, natural products. Rose-Marie pioneered the natural beauty movement, and is widely credited with delivering that movement to the mainstream upon launching RMS Beauty in 2008. Her cult Living Luminizer has become one of the most popular highlighters on the planet, with her brand filling a gap for a natural beauty brand that didn’t feel typically “natural”- a brand that can not just sit beside luxury products, but in many cases out-perform them. In this conversation Rose-Marie Swift shares details of the health scare that lead her to natural beauty, her fears surrounding Instagram and the next generation of makeup artists, and the parallels between the beauty industry and the cocaine industry. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/interview-rms-beauty-rose-marie-swiftFollow RMS on Instagram @rmsbeautyStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode twenty eight of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Rose-Marie Swift, founder of RMS Beauty. Rose-Marie Swift fell into beauty. Once the front woman of a punk band, her start in beauty came as she did the makeup for strippers at a club in Vancouver. Her skills got better and better, she began getting booked for bigger and better jobs and, almost without realising it, the 90s saw Rose-Marie become one of the most in demand makeup artists on the planet. Rose-Marie’s signature was “natural beauty,” in every sense- stripped back, glowing skin that still looked like skin, using clean, natural products. Rose-Marie pioneered the natural beauty movement, and is widely credited with delivering that movement to the mainstream upon launching RMS Beauty in 2008. Her cult Living Luminizer has become one of the most popular highlighters on the planet, with her brand filling a gap for a natural beauty brand that didn’t feel typically “natural”- a brand that can not just sit beside luxury products, but in many cases out-perform them. In this conversation Rose-Marie Swift shares details of the health scare that lead her to natural beauty, her fears surrounding Instagram and the next generation of makeup artists, and the parallels between the beauty industry and the cocaine industry. You can read this interview now at: <a href="http://glowjournal.com/interview-rms-beauty-rose-marie-swift" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/interview-rms-beauty-rose-marie-swift</a>Follow RMS on Instagram @rmsbeautyStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Rose-Marie Swift | Founder of RMS Beauty

Christine Chang

In episode twenty four of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Christine Chang, co founder of Glow Recipe.Christine Chang, and her Glow Recipe co founder Sarah Lee, are responsible for introducing K Beauty to the Western world. The now New York based duo met while working for L’Oréal Korea, during which time they underwent the strangest intern initiation process I have ever heard. From there, in Christine’s words, the pair were bound together for life. Both women eventually moved to L’Oréal’s New York headquarters, and while working on separate projects, realised that multinationals were looking to Korea for their beauty innovations. Over sheet masks and wine, the idea for Glow Recipe was born. In 2014 they launched the first iteration of their website with 8 K Beauty brands and, in 2017, launched their first product- the Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask, which underwent 1620 formula changes, 49 packagaing updates and 8 trips to and from Korea to perfect. In this conversation, Christine explains how an appearance on Shark Tank crashed the Glow Recipe website, how her wish to translate Korean literature into English reinforced her love for the beauty industry, and just how long it takes to fade tan lines from an Australian summer. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/interview-glow-recipe-christine-changFollow Glow Recipe on Instagram @glowrecipeFollow Christine on Instagram @christine_glowStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode twenty four of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Christine Chang, co founder of Glow Recipe.Christine Chang, and her Glow Recipe co founder Sarah Lee, are responsible for introducing K Beauty to the Western world. The now New York based duo met while working for L’Oréal Korea, during which time they underwent the strangest intern initiation process I have ever heard. From there, in Christine’s words, the pair were bound together for life. Both women eventually moved to L’Oréal’s New York headquarters, and while working on separate projects, realised that multinationals were looking to Korea for their beauty innovations. Over sheet masks and wine, the idea for Glow Recipe was born. In 2014 they launched the first iteration of their website with 8 K Beauty brands and, in 2017, launched their first product- the Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask, which underwent 1620 formula changes, 49 packagaing updates and 8 trips to and from Korea to perfect. In this conversation, Christine explains how an appearance on Shark Tank crashed the Glow Recipe website, how her wish to translate Korean literature into English reinforced her love for the beauty industry, and just how long it takes to fade tan lines from an Australian summer. You can read this interview now at: <a href="http://glowjournal.com/interview-glow-recipe-christine-chang" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/interview-glow-recipe-christine-chang</a>Follow Glow Recipe on Instagram @glowrecipeFollow Christine on Instagram @christine_glowStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Christine Chang | Co-Founder of Glow Recipe

James Hachem

Manny Barbas

In episode twenty six of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Manny Barbas and James Hachem, co founders of Alya Skin.Within one week of launching Alya Skin, the brand had hit the $50,000 revenue mark. That figure grew to $1 million dollars in four months and, at the time of recording, the Alya Skin founders had made over $7 million dollars. James and Manny are both in their early 20s, and while they consider themselves to be yin and yang, what they have in common is an unbelievably advanced understanding of how to run a business. They developed the idea for Alya skin by spending time analysing global trends, looking closely at social media, and establishing a list of the criteria that almost guarantees a product will sell. From there, they manually databased and reached out to almost every single chemist, beauty retailer and influencer in Australia and, almost immediately on launch, Alya Skin’s now-cult pink clay mask went viral. Today, over 7 million dollars, three products and less than 2 years later, Manny and James are acutely aware of the advantages of still being a relatively small, digitally native business- and they know how to play to those strengths. In this conversation (a must-listen for anyone with an interest in business), the duo behind Alya Skin share their launch strategy, their tried and tested checklist for a building a successful brand and how they used social media to get the attention of bricks and mortar stockists. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/interview-alya-skinFollow Alya Skin on Instagram @alyaskinausStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode twenty six of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Manny Barbas and James Hachem, co founders of Alya Skin.Within one week of launching Alya Skin, the brand had hit the $50,000 revenue mark. That figure grew to $1 million dollars in four months and, at the time of recording, the Alya Skin founders had made over $7 million dollars. James and Manny are both in their early 20s, and while they consider themselves to be yin and yang, what they have in common is an unbelievably advanced understanding of how to run a business. They developed the idea for Alya skin by spending time analysing global trends, looking closely at social media, and establishing a list of the criteria that almost guarantees a product will sell. From there, they manually databased and reached out to almost every single chemist, beauty retailer and influencer in Australia and, almost immediately on launch, Alya Skin’s now-cult pink clay mask went viral. Today, over 7 million dollars, three products and less than 2 years later, Manny and James are acutely aware of the advantages of still being a relatively small, digitally native business- and they know how to play to those strengths. In this conversation (a must-listen for anyone with an interest in business), the duo behind Alya Skin share their launch strategy, their tried and tested checklist for a building a successful brand and how they used social media to get the attention of bricks and mortar stockists. You can read this interview now at: <a href="http://glowjournal.com/interview-alya-skin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/interview-alya-skin</a>Follow Alya Skin on Instagram @alyaskinausStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

James Hachem and Manny Barbas | Founders of Alya Skin

Cara McDonald

Dr Cara McDonald

In this special bonus episode of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with dermatologist Dr Cara McDonald to ask your SPF related questions. I (Gemma) am truly passionate about sun protection, and it’s the subject I’m quizzed on by Glow Journal readers and listeners most often. As passionate as I am, I am an educated consumer, not an expert- so I’ve sought the expertise of dermatologist Dr Cara McDonald. For transparency this episode is sponsored by La Roche Posay, however all of Dr McDonald’s views are her own and you will hear absolutely no specific product recommendations throughout this interview. Those of you who follow me on Instagram will be well aware that I am a long-term user and lover of La Roche Posay products, so partnering with them on a subject I’m so passionate about, that subject being sun protection, felt like a genuine and natural fit. In this conversation, Dr Cara discusses everything from mineral to synthetic, UVA to UVB and precisely what the sun is doing to your skin. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/your-spf-questionsFollow La Roche Posay on Instagram @larocheposayaunzDiscover more at laroche-posay.com.auStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special bonus episode of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with dermatologist Dr Cara McDonald to ask your SPF related questions. I (Gemma) am truly passionate about sun protection, and it’s the subject I’m quizzed on by Glow Journal readers and listeners most often. As passionate as I am, I am an educated consumer, not an expert- so I’ve sought the expertise of dermatologist Dr Cara McDonald. For transparency this episode is sponsored by La Roche Posay, however all of Dr McDonald’s views are her own and you will hear absolutely no specific product recommendations throughout this interview. Those of you who follow me on Instagram will be well aware that I am a long-term user and lover of La Roche Posay products, so partnering with them on a subject I’m so passionate about, that subject being sun protection, felt like a genuine and natural fit. In this conversation, Dr Cara discusses everything from mineral to synthetic, UVA to UVB and precisely what the sun is doing to your skin. You can read this interview now at: <a href="http://glowjournal.com/your-spf-questions" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/your-spf-questions</a>Follow La Roche Posay on Instagram @larocheposayaunzDiscover more at <a href="http://laroche-posay.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">laroche-posay.com.au</a>Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

BONUS | SPF Myth Busting With Dr Cara McDonald

Elle Ferguson

In episode sixteen of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Elle Ferguson, entrepreneur, influencer and founder of Elle Effect. Elle Ferguson is, quite literally, the original Aussie blogger. Her look has become something of a signature- long, tonged blonde hair, denim cutoffs and perpetually bronzed limbs. Having studied visual merchandising, interior design and architecture, Elle spent upwards of six years as National Womenswear Visual Merchandising Manager for General Pants, during which she became aware of that very signature- then dubbed the Wow Factor, now known as the Elle Effect. Elle is the master of the personal brand. From humble digital beginnings taking outfits photos in front of a roller door, it didn’t take long for Elle’s signature style to reach international recognition, capturing the attention of the Kardashians along the way. It was then that Elle started thinking about turning that personal brand into a a tactile one- and so, Elle Effect was born, a tanning mousse designed to replicate the golden glow that made up a third of that now iconic combo- blonde hair, denim cut offs, and tanned skin. In this conversation, Elle talks influencers moving into product development, what lead Elle to leave long-running blog They All Hate us to focus on a solo venture, the time she thought she was being catfished by Jen Atkin and why her first interview with General Pants took place through a shop window. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/interview-elle-fergusonFollow Elle on Instagram at @elle_fergusonFollow Elle Effect on Instagram at @elleeffectStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode sixteen of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Elle Ferguson, entrepreneur, influencer and founder of Elle Effect. Elle Ferguson is, quite literally, the original Aussie blogger. Her look has become something of a signature- long, tonged blonde hair, denim cutoffs and perpetually bronzed limbs. Having studied visual merchandising, interior design and architecture, Elle spent upwards of six years as National Womenswear Visual Merchandising Manager for General Pants, during which she became aware of that very signature- then dubbed the Wow Factor, now known as the Elle Effect. Elle is the master of the personal brand. From humble digital beginnings taking outfits photos in front of a roller door, it didn’t take long for Elle’s signature style to reach international recognition, capturing the attention of the Kardashians along the way. It was then that Elle started thinking about turning that personal brand into a a tactile one- and so, Elle Effect was born, a tanning mousse designed to replicate the golden glow that made up a third of that now iconic combo- blonde hair, denim cut offs, and tanned skin. In this conversation, Elle talks influencers moving into product development, what lead Elle to leave long-running blog They All Hate us to focus on a solo venture, the time she thought she was being catfished by Jen Atkin and why her first interview with General Pants took place through a shop window. You can read this interview now at: <a href="http://glowjournal.com/interview-elle-ferguson" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/interview-elle-ferguson</a>Follow Elle on Instagram at <a href="http://instagram.com/elle_ferguson" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@elle_ferguson</a>Follow Elle Effect on Instagram at <a href="http://instagram.com/elleeffect" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@elleeffect</a>Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Elle Ferguson | Founder of Elle Effect

Sarah Hamilton

In episode twenty of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Sarah Hamilton, co-founder of both Sand &amp; Sky and Bellabox. Sarah and her twin sister Emily are serial entrepreneurs. They pair worked on a commerce assignment together in high school, which their parents then turned into a fully fledged business, and from there, their passion for startups was born. The year 2011 saw Sarah and Emily launch Bellabox, Australia’s first subscription beauty box, and through their subsequent deepdive into the beauty industry, the pair realised that there were very few beauty brands really celebrating all that is unique about Australian beauty. Sand &amp; Sky was born in April 2017, with the brand’s now iconic Australian pink clay mask selling out 60,000 units within 12 weeks of launch. The brand has become, for lack of better terminology, Insta-famous, the mask itself is a true viral sensation, while Sarah and Emily have become champions of the A-Beauty movement. In this conversation, Sarah shares what it takes to make a brand go viral, how a brand new product can possibly accrue a waitlist of 17,000 people, and just what happens when Aldi takes it upon themselves to create their own version of your best-seller. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/interview-sand-and-skyFollow Sand &amp; Sky on Instagram @sandandskyausStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode twenty of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Sarah Hamilton, co-founder of both Sand &amp; Sky and Bellabox. Sarah and her twin sister Emily are serial entrepreneurs. They pair worked on a commerce assignment together in high school, which their parents then turned into a fully fledged business, and from there, their passion for startups was born. The year 2011 saw Sarah and Emily launch Bellabox, Australia’s first subscription beauty box, and through their subsequent deepdive into the beauty industry, the pair realised that there were very few beauty brands really celebrating all that is unique about Australian beauty. Sand &amp; Sky was born in April 2017, with the brand’s now iconic Australian pink clay mask selling out 60,000 units within 12 weeks of launch. The brand has become, for lack of better terminology, Insta-famous, the mask itself is a true viral sensation, while Sarah and Emily have become champions of the A-Beauty movement. In this conversation, Sarah shares what it takes to make a brand go viral, how a brand new product can possibly accrue a waitlist of 17,000 people, and just what happens when Aldi takes it upon themselves to create their own version of your best-seller. You can read this interview now at: <a href="glowjournal.com/interview-sand-and-sky" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/interview-sand-and-sky</a>Follow Sand &amp; Sky on Instagram <a href="instagram.com/sandandskyaus" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@sandandskyaus</a>Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Sarah Hamilton | Co-Founder of Sand & Sky

Ava Matthews

In episode thirty of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Ava Matthews, co-founder of Ultra Violette. Ava and her Ultra Violette co-founder Bec Jefferd have been widely credited with “making sunscreen sexy.” It’s no surprise that Ava has become an industry trendsetter, given her upbringing- her father was a fashion photographer and her mother a fashion editor, meaning Michael Hutchence was at her third birthday party and that her mother once left one of Ava’s slumber parties early as she needed to dress one Kylie Minogue for Mardi Gras. Ava has worked in the beauty industry for upwards of 12 years, both locally and abroad for brands including Mecca Cosmetica and Rationale, so she entered into business ownership with a beauty education the likes of which I don’t think I’ve ever seen before. 2018 saw the launch of Ultra Violette, an SPF wardrobe that sold out in under 16 hours. Ava’s attitude reminds me of Deciem’s Nicola Kilner, who I spoke to in episode 29- these women understand that kindness is the way to lead a business. In this conversation, Ava discusses the pros and cons of launching a beauty business with a single category focus, the phone call from Napoleon Perdis that brought her all the way back to Australia from New York, and whether or not consumers are, at long last, embracing sun safety. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/interview-ava-matthews-ultra-violetteFollow Ultra Violette on Instagram @ultravioletteauStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode thirty of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Ava Matthews, co-founder of Ultra Violette. Ava and her Ultra Violette co-founder Bec Jefferd have been widely credited with “making sunscreen sexy.” It’s no surprise that Ava has become an industry trendsetter, given her upbringing- her father was a fashion photographer and her mother a fashion editor, meaning Michael Hutchence was at her third birthday party and that her mother once left one of Ava’s slumber parties early as she needed to dress one Kylie Minogue for Mardi Gras. Ava has worked in the beauty industry for upwards of 12 years, both locally and abroad for brands including Mecca Cosmetica and Rationale, so she entered into business ownership with a beauty education the likes of which I don’t think I’ve ever seen before. 2018 saw the launch of Ultra Violette, an SPF wardrobe that sold out in under 16 hours. Ava’s attitude reminds me of Deciem’s Nicola Kilner, who I spoke to in episode 29- these women understand that kindness is the way to lead a business. In this conversation, Ava discusses the pros and cons of launching a beauty business with a single category focus, the phone call from Napoleon Perdis that brought her all the way back to Australia from New York, and whether or not consumers are, at long last, embracing sun safety. You can read this interview now at: <a href="http://glowjournal.com/interview-ava-matthews-ultra-violette" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/interview-ava-matthews-ultra-violette</a>Follow Ultra Violette on Instagram @ultravioletteauStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ava Matthews | Co-Founder of Ultra Violette

Melanie Gleeson

Endota Spa

In episode fourteen of Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Melanie Gleeson, the founder and CEO of Endota Spa.When Melanie opened the first Endota Spa in 2000, spas did not exist- in fact there were so few day spas in Australia that upon applying for a business permit, the local government thought Melanie was applying to open a brothel. Today, however, it is safe to say the holistic wellness movement has well and truly made it to the mainstream. Having been instilled with the ethos that we should respect ourselves, others, and the environment from an early age, Melanie has sat at the helm of Endota as it expanded 102 spas nationally and seen it become the largest spa network in Australia. In this conversation, Melanie shares just how she championed an entire wellness movement, the importance of supporting women in business and what she has done to turn the Endota Spa network into a community. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/melanie-gleeson-endota-spaFollow Endota Spa on Instagram at @endotaspaStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode fourteen of Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Melanie Gleeson, the founder and CEO of Endota Spa.When Melanie opened the first Endota Spa in 2000, spas did not exist- in fact there were so few day spas in Australia that upon applying for a business permit, the local government thought Melanie was applying to open a brothel. Today, however, it is safe to say the holistic wellness movement has well and truly made it to the mainstream. Having been instilled with the ethos that we should respect ourselves, others, and the environment from an early age, Melanie has sat at the helm of Endota as it expanded 102 spas nationally and seen it become the largest spa network in Australia. In this conversation, Melanie shares just how she championed an entire wellness movement, the importance of supporting women in business and what she has done to turn the Endota Spa network into a community. You can read this interview now at: <a href="http://glowjournal.com/melanie-gleeson-endota-spa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/melanie-gleeson-endota-spa</a>Follow Endota Spa on Instagram at @endotaspaStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Melanie Gleeson | Founder and CEO of Endota Spa

Rhiannon Hall

Maddy Balderson

In episode thirteen of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Rhiannon Hall and Maddy Balderson, founders of Luna Bronze, founders of Summer Fridays.Interest in beauty or otherwise, I am of the belief that this is one of the most important conversations we’ve had on this podcast. Best friends Rhi and Maddy grew up on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula as avid tanners and sun worshippers. In 2014, Maddy started experiencing sporadic bleeding and changes in her skin and, over a year later, she was diagnosed with a form of skin cancer. After an invasive surgery to remove the cancer, which was dangerously close to her lymph nodes, Maddy and Rhi vowed to change their tanning habits. 2016 saw the launch of Luna Bronze- a now globally stocked tanning brand that ticked the boxes Maddy and Rhi had unsuccessfully searched for in their hunt for the perfect false tan- a seemingly natural colour, a natural, organic, cruelty free formula, made in Australia with no classic false tan odour and housed in beautiful, sustainable packaging. In this conversation, Gemma talks to Rhi and Maddy the dangers of brands and influencers online who glamorise sun tanning, where the responsibility of protecting Australians from cancers and sun damage lies and what we, as consumers, brands and the media, can do to help and the importance of sustainability in an industry that perpetuates a culture of “more, more, more.”You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/interview-luna-bronzeFollow Luna Bronze on Instagram at @luna_bronzeStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode thirteen of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Rhiannon Hall and Maddy Balderson, founders of Luna Bronze, founders of Summer Fridays.Interest in beauty or otherwise, I am of the belief that this is one of the most important conversations we’ve had on this podcast. Best friends Rhi and Maddy grew up on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula as avid tanners and sun worshippers. In 2014, Maddy started experiencing sporadic bleeding and changes in her skin and, over a year later, she was diagnosed with a form of skin cancer. After an invasive surgery to remove the cancer, which was dangerously close to her lymph nodes, Maddy and Rhi vowed to change their tanning habits. 2016 saw the launch of Luna Bronze- a now globally stocked tanning brand that ticked the boxes Maddy and Rhi had unsuccessfully searched for in their hunt for the perfect false tan- a seemingly natural colour, a natural, organic, cruelty free formula, made in Australia with no classic false tan odour and housed in beautiful, sustainable packaging. In this conversation, Gemma talks to Rhi and Maddy the dangers of brands and influencers online who glamorise sun tanning, where the responsibility of protecting Australians from cancers and sun damage lies and what we, as consumers, brands and the media, can do to help and the importance of sustainability in an industry that perpetuates a culture of “more, more, more.”You can read this interview now at: <a href="http://glowjournal.com/interview-luna-bronze" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/interview-luna-bronze</a>Follow Luna Bronze on Instagram at @luna_bronzeStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Rhiannon Hall and Maddy Balderson | Founders of Luna Bronze

Yannis Alexandrides

In episode twenty two of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Dr Yannis Alexandrides, founder of 111SKIN and 111 Harley Street. Born in Athens and now based in London, Dr Yannis opened his skin clinic at 111 Harley Street in the year 2001 and, following demand from his clients, launched 111SKIN soon thereafter. Dr Yannis is truly ahead of the curve. He created his skin care brand in collaboration with scientists from the Soviet Space programme who aided in the development of a custom molecule, NAC Y², which sits at the core of the entire 111SKIN portfolio. Patented molecule aside 111SKIN also harnesses the power of pure gold, rose quartz AND black diamond particles to deliver topical skincare inspired by treatments performed in-clinic by the man responsible for the skin of Margot Robbie, Priyanka Chopra and the Victoria’s Secret Angels.In this conversation, Dr Yannis explains how he almost single handedly popularised cryotherapy, what astronauts have to do with skin health AND what gold and diamond particles REALLY do for the skin. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/interview-111skinFollow 111SKIN on Instagram @111skin Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode twenty two of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Dr Yannis Alexandrides, founder of 111SKIN and 111 Harley Street. Born in Athens and now based in London, Dr Yannis opened his skin clinic at 111 Harley Street in the year 2001 and, following demand from his clients, launched 111SKIN soon thereafter. Dr Yannis is truly ahead of the curve. He created his skin care brand in collaboration with scientists from the Soviet Space programme who aided in the development of a custom molecule, NAC Y², which sits at the core of the entire 111SKIN portfolio. Patented molecule aside 111SKIN also harnesses the power of pure gold, rose quartz AND black diamond particles to deliver topical skincare inspired by treatments performed in-clinic by the man responsible for the skin of Margot Robbie, Priyanka Chopra and the Victoria’s Secret Angels.In this conversation, Dr Yannis explains how he almost single handedly popularised cryotherapy, what astronauts have to do with skin health AND what gold and diamond particles REALLY do for the skin. You can read this interview now at: <a href="http://glowjournal.com/interview-111skin" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/interview-111skin</a>Follow 111SKIN on Instagram @111skin Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dr Yannis Alexandrides | Founder of 111SKIN

In this very special live episode of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with four of the world’s biggest makeup artists; Uzo, NARS Global Artistry Director, Chanel Temple, Hourglass Global Makeup Artist, Elyse Renee, TooFaced Global Pro Artist, and Steve Kassajikian, Urban Decay Global Makeup Artist. Gemma here! I am so, so proud of this episode for a number of reasons. As some of you may know, I recently co-hosted MECCALAND (Australia’s biggest beauty festival- think 15,000 ticket holders, 40 odd beauty brands, lead artists from all over the world, and me on stage with a microphone, interviewing them). It was, sincerely, a dream come true. Spending the weekend working on stage with the biggest names in beauty wasn’t enough for me, given that I only have access to these artists once a year, so I spent every waking spare hour of the festival pulling together this bumper LIVE episode highlighting The Artists- the people responsible for crafting just about every beauty trend we, the consumers, have ever embraced. This episode does sort of feel like everything I’ve been working towards, coming together. These are people I have looked up to for years upon years, and now I get to call them my friends. Thank you to the artists, the brands and the Mecca team for being so generous with their time, their knowledge and for trusting me with this. I will never forget this. Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this very special live episode of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with four of the world’s biggest makeup artists; Uzo, NARS Global Artistry Director, Chanel Temple, Hourglass Global Makeup Artist, Elyse Renee, TooFaced Global Pro Artist, and Steve Kassajikian, Urban Decay Global Makeup Artist. Gemma here! I am so, so proud of this episode for a number of reasons. As some of you may know, I recently co-hosted MECCALAND (Australia’s biggest beauty festival- think 15,000 ticket holders, 40 odd beauty brands, lead artists from all over the world, and me on stage with a microphone, interviewing them). It was, sincerely, a dream come true. Spending the weekend working on stage with the biggest names in beauty wasn’t enough for me, given that I only have access to these artists once a year, so I spent every waking spare hour of the festival pulling together this bumper LIVE episode highlighting The Artists- the people responsible for crafting just about every beauty trend we, the consumers, have ever embraced. This episode does sort of feel like everything I’ve been working towards, coming together. These are people I have looked up to for years upon years, and now I get to call them my friends. Thank you to the artists, the brands and the Mecca team for being so generous with their time, their knowledge and for trusting me with this. I will never forget this. Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

LIVE FROM MECCALAND

Dimitri Weber

In episode seventeen of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Dimitri Weber, master perfumer and founder of Goldfield &amp; Banks.Dimitri Weber’s first job was at YSL when Yves Saint Laurent himself was still working in house on scent development, and he’s since worked with Narciso Rodriguez, Issey Miyake and THE Tom Ford as a consultant and spokesperson.Given his passion for scent, Dimitri has made a habit of adding locally produced fragrances to his arsenal whenever he travels which is why, upon relocating to Australia from France in 2015, he was struck by a lack of prestige Australian fragrance houses and perfumes rich in native, raw and botanical ingredients. The year that followed saw Dimitri launch Goldfield &amp; Banks, a fragrance house inspired by the Australian landscape and borrowing its name from Joseph Banks, the country’s first botanist. Today, the Goldfield &amp; Banks portfolio includes seven perfumes, each inspired by an Australian location and rich in the raw ingredients found there. In this conversation, Dimitri divulges the different between mass produced scents and an olfactory approach to parfumerie, what literally goes into a scent and what it takes for a perfume to truly garner “cult” status. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/interview-dimitri-weberFollow Goldfield &amp; Banks on Instagram @goldfield_and_banks_australiaDiscover the brand at goldfieldandbanks.comStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode seventeen of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Dimitri Weber, master perfumer and founder of Goldfield &amp; Banks.Dimitri Weber’s first job was at YSL when Yves Saint Laurent himself was still working in house on scent development, and he’s since worked with Narciso Rodriguez, Issey Miyake and THE Tom Ford as a consultant and spokesperson.Given his passion for scent, Dimitri has made a habit of adding locally produced fragrances to his arsenal whenever he travels which is why, upon relocating to Australia from France in 2015, he was struck by a lack of prestige Australian fragrance houses and perfumes rich in native, raw and botanical ingredients. The year that followed saw Dimitri launch Goldfield &amp; Banks, a fragrance house inspired by the Australian landscape and borrowing its name from Joseph Banks, the country’s first botanist. Today, the Goldfield &amp; Banks portfolio includes seven perfumes, each inspired by an Australian location and rich in the raw ingredients found there. In this conversation, Dimitri divulges the different between mass produced scents and an olfactory approach to parfumerie, what literally goes into a scent and what it takes for a perfume to truly garner “cult” status. You can read this interview now at: <a href="www.glowjournal.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/interview-dimitri-weber</a>Follow Goldfield &amp; Banks on Instagram @goldfield_and_banks_australiaDiscover the brand at <a href="http://goldfieldandbanks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">goldfieldandbanks.com</a>Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Dimitri Weber | Founder of Goldfield & Banks

Jules Von Hep

In episode eighteen of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Jules Von Hep, celebrity spray tanner and founder of Isle of Paradise, Jules Von Hep. Jules, born in the UK and with a background in fashion, has worked in the beauty industry for upwards of ten years spray tanning the likes of Kate Moss, Blake Lively, Kendall Jenner, Sienna Miller, and his tanning brand, Isle of Paradise, is the culmination of everything he’s learnt about what makes a beautiful tan over that decade.Arguably more impressive than the Isle of Paradise tanning formulas, however, is Jules as a human being. A body confidence advocate, Jules is passionate about changing the way we perceive our bodies and the bodies of those around us. While Jules’ entire story is fun, inspiring and worth listening to, please stop whatever it is you’re doing from minute 35 onwards and truly listen. His message regarding body confidence is something we all need to hear. While in Australia for Meccaland, Jules shared the ins and outs of building a brand from the ground up, the importance of diversity and inclusivity within the beauty space and why we need to get a grip and make peace with our bodies. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/interview-jules-von-hepFollow Isle of Paradise on Instagram @theisleofparadiseFollow Jules on Instagram @julesvonhepStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode eighteen of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Jules Von Hep, celebrity spray tanner and founder of Isle of Paradise, Jules Von Hep. Jules, born in the UK and with a background in fashion, has worked in the beauty industry for upwards of ten years spray tanning the likes of Kate Moss, Blake Lively, Kendall Jenner, Sienna Miller, and his tanning brand, Isle of Paradise, is the culmination of everything he’s learnt about what makes a beautiful tan over that decade.Arguably more impressive than the Isle of Paradise tanning formulas, however, is Jules as a human being. A body confidence advocate, Jules is passionate about changing the way we perceive our bodies and the bodies of those around us. While Jules’ entire story is fun, inspiring and worth listening to, please stop whatever it is you’re doing from minute 35 onwards and truly listen. His message regarding body confidence is something we all need to hear.  While in Australia for Meccaland, Jules shared the ins and outs of building a brand from the ground up, the importance of diversity and inclusivity within the beauty space and why we need to get a grip and make peace with our bodies. You can read this interview now at: <a href="http://glowjournal.com/interview-jules-von-hep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/interview-jules-von-hep</a>Follow Isle of Paradise on Instagram @theisleofparadiseFollow Jules on Instagram @julesvonhepStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Jules Von Hep | Founder of Isle of Paradise

Blair James

In episode twenty three of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Blair James, co founder of Bondi Sands.Bondi Sands are an Australian brand that have truly dominated the market- both locally and internationally. Blair James, the brand’s co founder, has always had an affinity for branding, with a fascination for the Nike effect forming one of his earliest childhood memories. His first dalliance with entrepreneurship came as a child, selling his dad’s stock at a local shopping centre to pay for a watch he had his eye on. That early passion lead to Blair eventually opening up his own tanning salon and, when he discovered a gap in the market for a tan that combined the quality of high end brands like St Tropez and the affordability of brands like Le Tan, he worked with business partner Shaun Wilson to develop Bondi Sands. Bondi Sands, today, having launched in 2012, boast a 70% market share. In this conversation, Blair explains how one secures an endorsement from Kylie Jenner, the brand’s expansion into the US and UK markets and how the brand used social media to completely dominate the tanning market. You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/interview-bondi-sands-blair-jamesFollow Bondi Sands on Instagram @bondisandsStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode twenty three of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts sits down with Blair James, co founder of Bondi Sands.Bondi Sands are an Australian brand that have truly dominated the market- both locally and internationally. Blair James, the brand’s co founder, has always had an affinity for branding, with a fascination for the Nike effect forming one of his earliest childhood memories. His first dalliance with entrepreneurship came as a child, selling his dad’s stock at a local shopping centre to pay for a watch he had his eye on. That early passion lead to Blair eventually opening up his own tanning salon and, when he discovered a gap in the market for a tan that combined the quality of high end brands like St Tropez and the affordability of brands like Le Tan, he worked with business partner Shaun Wilson to develop Bondi Sands. Bondi Sands, today, having launched in 2012, boast a 70% market share. In this conversation, Blair explains how one secures an endorsement from Kylie Jenner, the brand’s expansion into the US and UK markets and how the brand used social media to completely dominate the tanning market. You can read this interview now at: <a href="http://glowjournal.com/interview-bondi-sands-blair-james" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/interview-bondi-sands-blair-james</a>Follow Bondi Sands on Instagram @bondisandsStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Blair James | Co-Founder of Bondi Sands

Dr John Sullivan

John Sullivan

In this special bonus Ask An Expert episode I’m joined by Dr John Sullivan. A dermatologist with over two decades of experience in both clinical practise and academic teaching in Australia and Canada, Dr Sullivan is leading the way in clinical research and is at the very forefront of advances in laser dermatology as the principal investigator on numerous dermatology trials. This in mind, I felt that Dr Sullivan was the ideal doctor to answer your questions on one of my most frequently queried topics- sun damage. Away from our regular brand founder conversations, I am asked so many highly specific questions about the skin. Given that I am an educated consumer and by no means an expert, it would be extremely unethical for me to even attempt to address your skin concerns which is why I insist on taking those questions to a medical doctor. This Ask An Expert series is giving you, the Glow Journal audience, unprecedented access to medical doctors, professors and dermatologists and, while the series is sponsored by Candela, doctors legally and ethically have to remain completely objective in interviews like this. For this reason, this series is the most authentic way for me to integrate branded content into the podcast because it’s giving you, the listeners, completely unbiased expert answers to your most specific skin questions- questions that I cannot answer myself. As mentioned, this episode is sponsored by Candela Medical, however all of Dr Sullivan’s views are entirely his own and, as per any interview with a doctor, you will hear absolutely no specific product recommendations throughout this interview. In this episode, we’ve taken the questions YOU submitted on sun damage to Dr Sullivan- from the treatment of pigmentation and freckles through to moles and sun spots, and just how much the sun damage we sustained in our youth can affect us as adults. Given the state of the world at the moment, this interview was recorded remotely which is why there is such a discrepancy in the quality of the audio. There may be a few answers that are difficult to hear and for this I apologise, but I am still absolutely committed to bringing you the answers to your questions despite current constraints so I have made the entire episode transcript available on glowjournal.com so you can read the answers you might miss- almost like a podcast with subtitles. To find this transcript, simply visit glowjournal.com and search “Candela Medical.” You can read this interview now at: glowjournal.com/ask-an-expert-sun-damageFollow Candela Medical on Instagram @candelamedicalanzDiscover more at candelamedia.comStay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special bonus Ask An Expert episode I’m joined by Dr John Sullivan. A dermatologist with over two decades of experience in both clinical practise and academic teaching in Australia and Canada, Dr Sullivan is leading the way in clinical research and is at the very forefront of advances in laser dermatology as the principal investigator on numerous dermatology trials. This in mind, I felt that Dr Sullivan was the ideal doctor to answer your questions on one of my most frequently queried topics- sun damage. Away from our regular brand founder conversations, I am asked so many highly specific questions about the skin. Given that I am an educated consumer and by no means an expert, it would be extremely unethical for me to even attempt to address your skin concerns which is why I insist on taking those questions to a medical doctor. This Ask An Expert series is giving you, the Glow Journal audience, unprecedented access to medical doctors, professors and dermatologists and, while the series is sponsored by Candela, doctors legally and ethically have to remain completely objective in interviews like this. For this reason, this series is the most authentic way for me to integrate branded content into the podcast because it’s giving you, the listeners, completely unbiased expert answers to your most specific skin questions- questions that I cannot answer myself. As mentioned, this episode is sponsored by Candela Medical, however all of Dr Sullivan’s views are entirely his own and, as per any interview with a doctor, you will hear absolutely no specific product recommendations throughout this interview. In this episode, we’ve taken the questions YOU submitted on sun damage to Dr Sullivan- from the treatment of pigmentation and freckles through to moles and sun spots, and just how much the sun damage we sustained in our youth can affect us as adults. Given the state of the world at the moment, this interview was recorded remotely which is why there is such a discrepancy in the quality of the audio. There may be a few answers that are difficult to hear and for this I apologise, but I am still absolutely committed to bringing you the answers to your questions despite current constraints so I have made the entire episode transcript available on <a href="http://glowjournal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com</a> so you can read the answers you might miss- almost like a podcast with subtitles. To find this transcript, simply visit <a href="http://glowjournal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com</a> and search “Candela Medical.” You can read this interview now at: <a href="http://glowjournal.com/ask-an-expert-sun-damage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glowjournal.com/ask-an-expert-sun-damage</a>Follow Candela Medical on Instagram @candelamedicalanzDiscover more at <a href="http://candelamedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">candelamedia.com</a>Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gemkwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gemkwatts</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glow.journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@glow.journal</a>, or get in touch at <a href="mailto:hello@gemkwatts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@gemkwatts.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

BONUS | Pigmentation and Sun Damage with Dr John Sullivan

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