Behind Her Empire Yasmin Nouri

Jamie O’Banion is the founder and CEO of BeautyBio, a clean skincare and tool brand that leads with transparency and efficacy.
Jamie’s passion for science came at a young age as she watched her father, a cosmetic chemist, in his lab developing products and eventually joined him after college. Ten years later, having witnessed brands using minimal concentrations of active ingredients to cut costs and make false clinical claims, Jamie knew she had to address this issue in the industry. That's when the idea for BeautyBio was born. The aim was to provide clients with what they were paying for and help them understand the ingredients behind the products.
She debuted on HSN that same year and sold out on the first day. Five years later, she launched one of the brand's flagship products, GloPRO, an at-home micro-needling device that generated $4 million in sales within its first 24 hours and has since surpassed the $100 million mark. Fast forward to 2023, BeautyBio is available in over 1,700 stores, including Ulta, Sephora, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and more.
In this week’s episode, Jamie guides us through the various "breadcrumbs" of life and how every individual experience she had before launching her business led her to exactly where she is today. We dive into her upbringing as one of six children, how she stumbled into entrepreneurship, why her initial business idea failed, and how she quickly pivoted to what eventually became BeautyBio. We talk about all the challenging experiences in her over ten year journey running the business, how they ended up selling the business last year, and so much more. 
In this episode, we’ll talk to Jamie about:
* The concept of “breadcrumbs” in life and how everything happens for a reason. [02:57]
* Growing up with a family of six has influenced the woman Jamie is today. [06:13]
* Managing the challenges of motherhood. [14:41]
* Jamie’s upbringing and what sparked her interest in science. [21:38]
* The importance of team and how they’ve been integral in her journey. [26:17]
* Dealing with challenging experiences as an entrepreneur. [29:03]
* Co-founding Organicare with her physician father in 2008. [32:44]
* Adapting to consumer demand without compromising business ethos. [37:13]
* Pivoting from selling ingredients to launching BeautyBio. [42:50]
* Future plans for BeautyBio post-acquisition. [48:43]
This episode is brought to you by Beeya:
* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle.
* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10
Follow Yasmin:
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/
* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/
Follow Jamie:
* Website: https://beautybio.com/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybio/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieobanion/

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Despite spending more on healthcare than ever before, the majority of us are sicker than ever. You might be shocked to learn that 93% of Americans have some form of metabolic disease, which can be linked to practically any symptom or disease including hormone imbalances, PCOS, infertility and more. Knowing this, there is good news. The steps we need to take are the same, and can transform the way that we feel across the board.
In this episode you’ll learn: 
* The surprising connection between metabolism and health
* Steps to reclaim your power on a cellular level
* How to protect and magnify your energy
* Top foods everyone needs to eat for optimal health today
* How our healthcare system keeps us sick
Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of metabolic health company Levels. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tech-enabled tools that can inform smart, personalized, and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices. Her perspective has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The New Yorker, Men's Health, Women's Health, and shared in her debut book “Good Energy”.
This episode is brought to you by Beeya:
* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle.
* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10
Follow Yasmin:
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/
* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/
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* Website: https://www.caseymeans.com/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcaseyskitchen/

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Sarah Moret is the founder and CEO of Curie, a clean deodorant and body care brand on a mission to change the stigma around clean beauty. 
Sarah has been an athlete all of her life and was a very active person, and one thing she could never come across was a clean, aluminum-free deodorant that actually worked and fit her lifestyle. From this frustration, Sarah decided to start Curie as a side hustle in 2019 to solve her own problem.
Sarah then bootstrapped the company and financed it with $12,000 in savings and very early on was hitting six-figures with organic content, word of mouth, and PR. Fast forward to today, the company has scaled to be a $20 million success story and is sold in thousands of stores nationwide, including Walmart, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdales and has sold out dozens of times through live selling on QVC. Sarah also appeared on Season 13 of Shark Tank and landed a deal with Barbara Corcoran and Mark Cuban. 
In this week’s episode, Sarah talks about her transition from accounting to becoming an entrepreneur, the steps she took to turn her side hustle into a full-time business, and how she had remarkable growth with very little money. We also talk about the many rejections she faced when it came to finding manufacturers, getting into retailers, and participating in Shark Tank. Sarah also shares her crazy experience on Shark Tank what really happens behind the scenes that we don’t typically see, and so much more.


In this episode, we’ll talk to Sarah about:
* Overcoming fears and handling rejections. [03:05]
* The reality of being an entrepreneur. [07:03]
* Building a company from personal challenges. [08:53]
* Graduating from Boston University and Sarah’s initial career path as an accountant. [11:15]
* Starting Curie and Sarah’s risk-taking approach. [16:25]
* Being scrappy during the early stages of Curie. [22:25]
* Committing fully and early awareness-building for Curie. [25:19]
* Leveraging influencers and media outreach. [27:29]
* Pivoting to hand sanitizers during the pandemic which saved their business. [31:51]
* Navigating manufacturer selection. [35:10
* A behind-the-scenes look into Shark Tank. [38:08
* Preparing for the Shark Tank Q&A. [57:52]
* How Curie thought about funding for the business before Shark Tank. [50:06]
* How Sarah overcame scaling challenges with the business. [51:45]
* Managing mental health and avoiding burnout for sustained success. [54:17]
This episode is brought to you by Beeya:
* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle.
* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10
Follow Yasmin:
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/
* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/
Follow Sarah:
* Website: https://curiebod.com/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiebod/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjmoret/

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Allison Evans is the co-founder of Branch Basics, a brand dedicated to revolutionizing clean living and fostering healthier homes.
Allison's journey began with personal health struggles - she was diagnosed with PCOS at a young age, didn’t get her period for years and was told she could never get pregnant naturally. After another health crisis in college, Allison was desperate to find relief and embraced a toxin-free lifestyle under her Aunt Marilee's guidance, centered on real food, safe products, and a toxin-free environment. The results were nothing short of miraculous— her symptoms completely disappeared, her period came back and she eventually welcomed three daughters into the world naturally. With her best friend Kelly by her side and her aunt, the three of them co-founded Branch Basics in 2012 with the mission to empower others to rid their homes of toxins and embrace a healthier way of life.
In this episode, Allison candidly shares how a few pivotal moments in her life and health journey were the catalyst for launching the business – and she never thought she would ever be an entrepreneur. Allison walks us through the early days of the business, how their first few ideas for non-toxic living didn’t work out, and how they ultimately decided to launch their all-purpose cleaner which eventually took off. She also shares the behind-the-scenes of the business, including how she managed business crises and the process of rebuilding Branch Basics from scratch. Allison reflects on this challenging time when they paused operations, pulled products from shelves, and laid off staff despite the company making millions in revenue. She also shares insights into managing customers, navigating relationships with formulators, balancing career and motherhood, and so much more.
In this episode, we’ll talk to Allison about:
* Allison’s early health challenges. [03:26]
* The influence of Marilee to Allison’s life [07:42]
* Marilee’s two powerful health stories. [13:19]
* Living with Marilee in 2008 and how they started Branch Basics. [21:15]
* The behind-the-scenes of business crisis management. [27:25]
* Allison’s advice on business problem management. [33:05]
* Getting canceled by an influencer and how Allison’s managed the situation. [36:23]
* Balancing business highs and lows. [39:05]
* Learnings in dealing with difficult customers. [41:47]
* Juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship gracefully. [44:57]
* Collaboration with formulators.[47:53]
* Allison’s business strengths and weaknesses. [50:11]
This episode is brought to you by Beeya:
* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle.
* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10
Follow Yasmin:
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/
* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/
Follow Allison:
* Website: https://branchbasics.com/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchbasics/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almevans/

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Do you struggle to lose weight, have low energy, poor digestion or sleep troubles? These can all be signs that you're out of sync with your biology, which is designed to work on nature's clock. In this episode, we dive into science-based practices and ancestral wisdom for feeling our best in modern times.
In this episode you’ll learn: 
* Effective strategies for lasting weight loss
* Alternative ways to energize without caffeine
* How to support your circadian rhythm with light
* Top red light panel recommendations
* Why everyone needs to build muscle
* The best color to eat for better gut health
* And more…
Alexis Cowan, PhD, embarked on her path to health following a childhood marked by recurring illnesses and significant weight struggles. Through her personal battles with an eating disorder and subsequent development of ulcerative colitis, these early experiences sparked her interest in the scientific underpinnings of nutrition, exercise and other lifestyle interventions. Alexis pursued her education fervently, earning a B.S. in Biochemistry and Math from Moravian College, followed by a PhD in Molecular Biology from Princeton University in 2021. She now works with individuals in her practice, and educates on metabolism and circadian optimization through her online courses.
This episode is brought to you by Beeya:
* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle.
* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10
Follow Yasmin:
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/
* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/
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* Website: https://dralexisjazmyn.wordpress.com/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexisjazmyn/

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Breezy Griffith is the founder and CEO of SkinnyDipped, a good-for-you snack company looking to reinvent some of our favorite snacks. 
Breezy launched SkinnyDipped in 2016 with her mother after losing their dear friend to cancer. This life-altering event made them take a hard look at their own priorities and how they wanted to make an impact in this world. As a tight-knit family, they wanted to spend more time together and ultimately decided to start a business. They decided to revolutionize the snacking industry and launched with their thinly-dipped chocolate-covered almonds, and now they have expanded to multiple product lines from chocolates to peanut butter cups. 
Breezy went from selling nuts out of their backpacks to securing a presence in over 25,000 retail doors, including major outlets like Target, Walmart, Kroger, Publix, Starbucks, airports, and more. They also recently closed a Series A round and have investors like David Grutman, Amy Schumer, and Mark Wahlberg to name a few. 
In this week’s episode, Breezy talks to us her unconventional career path after college from starting businesses like a sorbet company where she would sell at farmers markets to then creating pastries & hustling to make ends meet living in New York. She shares why those businesses didn’t work but why they were the best experience for her when it came to understanding financials and creating sustainable business models. She then walks us through SkinnyDipped’s origin story, what she was doing to create and produce the product in the early days from her kitchen to then finding manufacturers and why she believes being scrappy helped the company grow brand awareness. She shares what it’s like to have her mom and also two best friends as co-founders, how they were able to fund the business in the early days, how she secured a deal with Target very early on, and so much more. 
In this episode, we’ll talk to Breezy about:
* Breezy’s childhood and upbringing. [03:08]
* Breezy’s post-college ventures. [05:12]
* Learnings from business setbacks. [07:08]
* Iteration of SkinnyDipped’s first product. [14:35]
* What it’s like working with close friends and family. [20:32]
* Managing pressure and emotions as a founder. [27:30]
* Entering Target and securing the opportunity. [31:11]
* How Breezy’s role has shifted as the business grows. [41:36]
* SkinnyDipped’s fundraising journey. [46:10]
* SkinnyDipped's rebranding story and its message. [51:47]
* Breezy's personal and professional plans. [54:50]
This episode is brought to you by Beeya:
* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle.
* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10
Follow Yasmin:
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/
* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/
Follow Breezy:
* Website: https://skinnydipped.com/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skinnydipped/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skinnydippedfounder/

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