Glam & Grow - Beauty Business Podcast

Takara Sewitt | Wavebreak
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On the Glam & Grow Podcast, your host, Takara Sewitt interviews leaders at the top Beauty, Skincare, Fashion, and Lifestyle brands. She dives into their stories, lessons learned, and perspectives on the changing industry. Subscribe and join us each week as we Glam & Grow.

  1. 5d ago

    How Sakara Built a Cult Following by Changing the Way We Think About Food Co-Founder, Danielle DuBoise

    For the past 15 years, Danielle DuBoise has been at the forefront of the functional nutrition movement, building Sakara into one of the most recognizable wellness brands in the country. She co-founded the company in 2011 with childhood friend Whitney Tingle to reimagine the relationship between food and health. What began as a small organic meal-delivery service in New York has grown into a nationally recognized brand spanning prepared meals, supplements, and functional wellness products. Danielle has helped bring concepts like food as medicine, gut health, plant-forward nutrition, and functional wellness into the mainstream. Her perspective is especially compelling today as wellness evolves beyond restrictive diets and quick fixes toward a more holistic understanding of nutrition, metabolic health, gut health, and longevity. Having watched the industry move from cleanses and detoxes to today's focus on fiber, the microbiome, and personalized wellness, Danielle offers a thoughtful perspective on separating meaningful health practices from passing trends. She would be a strong voice on the future of functional nutrition, the connection between gut and metabolic health, food as medicine, wellness misinformation, and building a healthier, more intuitive relationship with food. In this episode, Danielle also discusses: The evolving role of supplements in modern wellnessThe powerful connection between gut health, metabolism, and longevityWhat food as medicine really looks like in everyday practiceHow to separate meaningful wellness advice from the latest trendsCreating a healthier, more intuitive approach to food and nourishmentDitching process foods and why your brain craves themHow meal delivery service brings peace and gives you your time backWe hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Danielle's journey and the growth of Sakara. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out Sakara at www.sakara.com and on Instagram at @sakaralife  Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

  2. Sep 14

    The Allergy Aisle Just Got a Drug-Free Glow-Up With Lorne Lucree, Founder of Wizard Wellness

    Wizard is reimagining allergy care for people who are tired of the same clinical, one-dimensional options that have dominated the category for decades. Founded by beauty industry veteran Lorne Lucree, Wizard was born from his own lifelong struggle with allergies and his belief that the category could be approached with the same thoughtfulness, innovation, and attention to experience that transformed skincare. After more than 20 years developing products for brands including Clinique, Tatcha, L’Oréal, R+Co, IGK, and ONE/SIZE, Lorne brought that beauty-world expertise into an entirely different aisle. He assembled a team of allergists, scientists, and formulators to develop drug-free, non-drowsy solutions that work with the body rather than simply masking symptoms. At the heart of Wizard is its proprietary Nasalbiome™ technology, informed by research into the nasal microbiome and its connection to whole-body wellness. From colorful nasal sticks to simplified daily routines, Wizard combines science with sensory appeal to make allergy care feel less like medicine and more like modern wellness. Lorne’s vision is simple: allergy relief should work like magic, be backed by science, and actually be something you enjoy using. In this episode, Lorne also discusses: Why drug-free allergy relief could disrupt one of the most outdated aisles in retailThe surprising science behind bringing skincare-inspired ingredients to your noseWhy allergies are becoming more prevalent and what that means for modern wellnessWhy your nose is your body’s first line of defense and why daily nasal cleansing mattersTaking Wizard to Coachella and building a brand that shows up authentically The three pillars behind Wizard’s approach: cleanse, relieve, and balanceWe hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Lorne's journey and the growth of Wizard Wellness. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out Wizard at www.wizardwellness.com and on Instagram at @wizardwellness Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

  3. Aug 31

    Adina Reyter: Fine Jewelry for Life’s Most Meaningful Moments

    The Adina Reyter brand was founded on the idea that great jewelry brings happiness and joy. Los Angeles native Adina Reyter grew up immersed in fashion, spending time in the warehouse and showroom of her family’s knitwear label and developing an early understanding of the industry. After working in advertising, she followed her passion for fine jewelry and launched her namesake brand from her apartment with a simple circle choker that would become the foundation of the collection. That original design established the brand’s signature aesthetic: classic, refined, versatile jewelry that feels effortless rather than overly formal. While the collection has expanded and evolved over the years, every piece maintains the clean, timeless sensibility that made the original necklace so distinctive. Adina Reyter’s jewelry is designed to be worn every day, built into a collection over time, and connected to the people, milestones, and moments that make life meaningful. The result is a modern fine jewelry brand that balances understated elegance with a deeply personal philosophy, creating pieces meant to last both stylistically and sentimentally.  In this episode, Adina also discusses: Bootstrapping the business from day one while working full-time Her big break, from Demi Moore to Jennifer Aniston The Groovy Collection, the brand’s signature collection Launching Adina Reyter’s first-ever collector’s items How fine jewelry is the apex of art, creativity, meaning, and beauty Why jewelry is the ultimate wearable investment Virtual styling and how to see jewelry on yourself before you buy We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Adina's journey and the growth of Adina Reyter. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out Adina Reyter at www.adinareyter.com and on Instagram at @adinareyter Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

  4. Aug 17

    Mario Badescu: Where Legacy Meets What’s Next with President Joseph Cabasso

    Mario Badescu began in 1967 when Romanian-born chemist and aesthetician Mario Badescu opened a small facial studio in his New York City apartment, creating simple, effective skincare formulas tailored to individual skin types. What started as a personal approach to skincare grew into a cult New York beauty brand, built around the belief that good skincare should be accessible, uncomplicated, and effective. In 1984, the Cabasso family acquired the business and has kept it privately owned and family-run ever since, preserving the brand’s original philosophy while expanding it into a global skincare name. Today, Mario Badescu products are sold around the world, while the brand continues to operate its iconic New York salon and formulate products in-house. Joseph Cabasso, the company’s president and a member of the family that has owned the brand for more than 40 years, has helped lead its evolution into a modern, globally recognized skincare business. Under Joseph’s leadership, the brand has focused on reaching new generations of consumers without losing the accessibility, straightforward formulas, and New York heritage that made Mario Badescu famous. His approach has been to grow the business while staying true to what has always made the brand different: effective skincare, approachable prices, and a strong sense of authenticity. In this episode, Joseph also discusses: The brand still being family owned almost 60 years later How a 1960s New York facial studio became a global business in 74+ countries Growing from a tiny apartment operation to a huge physical operation  Martha Stewart has been a customer for more than 40 years The Drying Lotion became a cult product long before TikTok existed Why they're obsessed with keeping the products affordable, even during inflation We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Joseph's journey and the growth of Mario Badescu. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out Mario Badescu at www.mariobadescu.com and on Instagram at @mariobadescu Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

  5. Aug 3

    How Vacation Made Sunscreen Cool Again With Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Elizabeth Hale

    Vacation has completely redefined what modern sun care can look and feel like, transforming sunscreen from a daily obligation into a product people genuinely look forward to using. The brand has built a cult following by pairing high-performance SPF formulations with nostalgic branding, elevated sensorial experiences, and a playful approach that has made daily sunscreen application more enjoyable. Dr. Elizabeth Hale serves as Chief Medical Advisor to Vacation, helping guide the brand's science-backed approach to sun protection and product development. Beyond her work with Vacation, Dr. Hale is a board-certified dermatologist, Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center, and Senior Vice President of The Skin Cancer Foundation. Her expertise has helped reinforce Vacation's commitment to creating effective SPF products that consumers are excited to incorporate into their daily routines. Together, Vacation's innovative brand vision and Dr. Hale's medical leadership have helped make daily sun protection feel more approachable, engaging, and relevant than ever. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Hale also discusses: The deadly tanning trend making a terrifying comeback Why you need sunscreen even on cloudy days The one sunscreen habit that can help protect your skin Why dermatologists say skin checks are the best anti-aging habit How Vacation's Classic Whip SPF 50 became a viral sensation Why it's never too late to protect your skin from skin cancer We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Dr. Elizabeth Hale's journey and the growth of Vacation. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out Vacation at www.vacation.inc and on Instagram at @vacationinc Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

  6. Jul 20

    The Rise of Tubby Todd: How Authenticity and Innovation Built a Baby Care Powerhouse With Co-Founder Andrea Faulkner Williams

    Tubby Todd was founded in 2014 by Andrea Faulkner Williams and her husband, Brian Todd, after their family struggled with sensitive skin, dryness, and eczema. Frustrated by the lack of clean, effective products they felt comfortable using on their four children, Andrea turned her search into a mission to create gentle skincare solutions that truly worked for families. From that first product, Tubby Todd has grown into a full line of plant-based body care essentials trusted by families dealing with concerns like eczema, baby acne, drool rash, and dry skin. Built through authentic storytelling and a strong community of “TT Mamas,” Tubby Todd continues to grow without celebrity investors or massive advertising budgets, instead relying on the trust of its customers. Today, the brand serves more than 2 million families and continues to expand its reach, becoming one of the leading names in baby skincare while staying rooted in Andrea’s original mission: creating safe, effective products she would use on her own children. In this episode, Andrea also discusses: Starting Tubby Todd With Her Husband and the Story Behind the Name How Her Child’s Eczema Inspired Their First Formula The Early Days of Influencer Marketing and Mommy Bloggers Camp Tubby Todd and Giving Back to Families Becoming the #1 Baby Skincare Brand at Target Why Human Connection Still Matters in Customer Service Lessons From Scaling a Community-First Brand We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Andrea's journey and the growth of Tubby Todd. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out Tubby Todd at www.tubbytodd.com and on Instagram at @tubbytodd Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

  7. Jul 6

    From Wall Street to Wellness: The Story Behind Apothékary With Founder, Shizu Okusa

    Apothékary is a modern wellness company rooted in Japanese herbal tradition and designed to replace synthetic quick fixes with targeted, plant-based remedies. Founded by Wall Street alum-turned-entrepreneur Shizu Okusa, the brand was born from a personal shift toward balance, ancestral wisdom, and root-cause healing. Apothékary bridges 5,000 years of Japanese herbal medicine with contemporary bioavailability science to create clean, clinically informed tinctures. Rather than one-off supplements, its formulas are designed as a 24-hour ritual system supporting the body from morning to night with intentional, functional blends. The brand sits at the intersection of ritual and results, turning daily wellness into a consistent, structured practice rather than a reactive habit. What sets Apothékary apart is its commitment to both heritage and evidence, pairing centuries of traditional use with emerging clinical research and in-house studies. The result is a category-defining approach to herbal wellness that feels both deeply ancestral and distinctly modern. In this episode, Shizu also discusses: Japanese Longevity Secrets Why Liquid Tinctures Beat Pills With 98% Absorption How TikTok Shop and 15,000 Affiliates Generate $1M a Month Unlock Better Sleep by Taking Supplements on an Empty Stomach The Two-Times Rule for Raising Capital Why They Sell One BlueBurn Every 90 Seconds We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Shizu's journey and the growth of Apothekary. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out Apothekary at www.apothekary.com and on Instagram at @apothekary Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year.From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

  8. Jun 22

    Auro Wellness: Pioneering Cellular Health Through Topical Glutathione and Advanced Skincare Science With Dr. Nayan Patel

    Dr. Nayan Patel is the founder of Auro Wellness, a science-driven health and skincare brand focused on advancing wellness through innovative topical delivery technologies. A pharmacist for more than 30 years and an adjunct faculty member at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Dr. Patel is internationally recognized for his expertise in glutathione, ingredient science, and healthy aging. After 14 years of research and development, Auro Wellness launched its patented sub-nano absorption technology, designed to improve the delivery and effectiveness of active ingredients. The brand's breakthrough product, Glutaryl™, is the first topical glutathione formula developed to provide systemic wellness benefits through skin absorption. Auro has since expanded into skincare, leveraging its patented technology to deliver antioxidants and peptides deeper into the skin for clinically proven results. Its Copper Tri-Peptide Serum reflects the growing shift toward science-backed skincare focused on repair, resilience, and skin longevity. Through Auro Wellness, Dr. Patel continues to bridge pharmaceutical science and beauty innovation to help consumers achieve healthier aging from the inside out. In this episode, Dr. Patel also discusses: Why copper peptides are emerging as a hero ingredient in modern skincare Why longevity should be the goal—not just treating symptoms with drugs The science behind why the aging process begins as early as age 25 What 14 years of research revealed about glutathione and cellular health The hidden toxins in your daily routine that may be accelerating aging How oxidative stress impacts energy, inflammation, and long-term health The future of preventative wellness and healthy aging from the inside out We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Dr. Patel's journey and the growth of Auro Wellness. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out Auro Wellness at www.aurowellness.com and on Instagram at @aurowellness Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

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On the Glam & Grow Podcast, your host, Takara Sewitt interviews leaders at the top Beauty, Skincare, Fashion, and Lifestyle brands. She dives into their stories, lessons learned, and perspectives on the changing industry. Subscribe and join us each week as we Glam & Grow.

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