Well Done with Kat Vong

Kat Vong
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Hi, I'm Kat! And I know living well isn’t always easy—especially when you’re overwhelmed, burned out, and juggling everything. Well Done is a weekly wellness podcast where I dive into the intersection of wellness, health, and modern beauty—featuring expert interviews, solo reflections, and stories from my own healing journey. After years of navigating severe skin inflammation while working inside the beauty industry, I began to see wellness not as a checklist, but as a conversation between the body, the mind, and soul. This is the podcast for high-achieving women who have done everything they were told to live better, look better and feel better—but still don't. Whether you're  navigating chronic symptoms, or simply trying to live a more intentional, aligned life, this show provides practical tips and helpful tools to help you feel your best. Glowy skin is just a bonus! Expect honest conversations, interviews, tips, and real stories from wellness experts, thought leaders and beauty and wellness founders. Follow Well Done to never miss an episode!

  1. 5d ago

    How We Really Change: The 4 Layers Behind Lasting Transformation

    EP 60. What actually creates lasting change? After 60 episodes of Well Done, I realized that these conversations about skin, stress, the nervous system, mindset, manifestation, burnout and identity, were all pointing toward the same question: why are some changes temporary, while others fundamentally change who we are? In this special 60th episode, I revisit some of the conversations that have shaped how I think about transformation and introduce the four interconnected layers I believe we need to consider.  In this episode: The 4 interconnected layers of transformation and why they're important for lasting changeWhat my eczema journey taught me about looking beyond surface-level solutionsWhy repeated behaviors can keep us stuck, even when we consciously want something differentHow your thoughts and perceptions can influence your behavior and physical responsesWhy it's worth questioning whether the things you want are actually your desiresWhat habit change and manifestation surprisingly have in commonWhy changing what you do isn't always enough to create lasting transformationHow old stories about who you are can quietly shape what you believe is possibleResources This episode includes clips and ideas from previous Well Done conversations: Episode 2 with Mary Tufano (functional health & root cause)Episode 57 with Marie Valmar (the root cause of skin conditions)Episode 47 with Ginny Priem (why high-achieving women lose themselves)Episode 55 with Cara Chace (social media burnout)Episode 51 with Dr. Victoria Rader (manifestation blocks)Episode 44: Solo episode on the mind-skin connectionEpisode 24 & 25: Solo episodes on rewiring identitySupport the show JOIN MY EMAIL LIST Liked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review! Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/thewelldonepod/ Follow me, your host: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatvong/ Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email: kat@thewelldonepod.com

  2. Sep 3

    How Organ Transplants & Tissue Regeneration Inspired a Skincare Line with Alec Batis of Sweet Chemistry

    EP 59. After nearly four decades working inside the beauty industry at companies including L’Oréal, Victoria’s Secret Beauty and NARS, Alec Batis thought he had seen just about everything, until he met a team of tissue engineers working on regenerative medicine and the rehabilitation of damaged human organs. That discovery eventually led Alec to found Sweet Chemistry, a skincare brand built around matrikine peptides. In this episode, we unpack the fascinating science behind tissue regeneration, and the difference between the peptides used in his skincare line compared to those commonly used in the beauty industry. We also get surprisingly candid about the beauty industry itself: how much of an “active” ingredient may actually be in your formula, the difference between true clinical testing and consumer perception studies, and why some impressive skincare claims deserve a closer look. Plus, Alec shares how his own complicated relationship with beauty and aging has changed after nearly 40 years in the industry.  In this episode: How research into organ transplantation and tissue regeneration unexpectedly made its way into skincareWhat matrikine peptides are, and how they differ from the peptides commonly used in beauty productsThe difference between clinical testing and consumer perception studiesWhy dramatic skincare claims may not mean what you think it meansHow brands may use the “marketing levels” of ingredients and why simply seeing an ingredient on a label doesn't tell you the whole storyWhy ingredient quality, sourcing, processing and manufacturing can matter just as much as the formula on paperWhy Alec risked his home and savings to become a first-time skincare founder in his 50sHow working inside the beauty industry for nearly four decades changed Alec's perspective on aging, appearance and self-worthResources: Learn more: www.SweetChemistry.comwww.xylyxbio.comFollow Sweet Chemistry: @sweetchemistrylabsGuest Bio: Alec Batis is a beauty industry veteran, chemist, marketer and founder of Sweet Chemistry. Over a career spanning nearly four decades, Alec has worked across R&D, marketing and consulting, including roles with L’Oréal, Victoria’s Secret Beauty and NARS. After meeting the scientists at Xylyx Bio, a biotechnology company spun out of Columbia University research in stem cell and tissue engineering, Alec became fascinated by their work in extracellular matrix biology and regenerative medicine. He ultimately partnered with the team to bring their matrikine peptide technology into skincare and founded Sweet Chemistry. Support the show JOIN MY EMAIL LIST Liked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review! Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/thewelldonepod/ Follow me, your host: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatvong/ Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email: kat@thewelldonepod.com

  3. Aug 19

    What’s Hiding in Your Underwear Drawer? Why Leila Ismailova Built a Clean Intimates Brand

    EP 58. Is your underwear drawer secretly working against your health? In this episode of Well Done, I sit down with Leila Ismailova, founder and CEO of Lunaleila, an intimates brand built on the idea that what sits closest to our bodies deserves way more scrutiny than it gets. Leila opens up about the fertility and hormone scare that sent her to an Ayurvedic retreat in India, the link between synthetic fabrics and yeast infections, and why "100% cotton" doesn't always mean what you think it means. We get into the toxic dyes and finishing chemicals hiding in mainstream intimates, the fabric certifications actually worth trusting, and how Leila turned her own healing journey into a mission-driven brand built on both safety and joy. In this episode, you'll learn: The reason synthetic underwear can trigger infections, odor, and irritationWhy "100% cotton" doesn't automatically mean your underwear is safeThe fabric certifications actually worth trusting and the popular one that only tells half the storyThe toxic textile practice hiding behind "wrinkle-free" fabric labelsWhy cotton farming carries a surprising occupational health risk most shoppers never hear aboutHow chronic stress and hustle culture show up in women's hormones and fertilityWhat an Ayurvedic retreat in India taught Leila about food, rest, and true relaxationWhy Leila thinks underwear can, and should, be both thoughtful and joyfulResources Get 15% off your order at www.LunaLeila.com with code KAT15Follow Leila on Instagram: @lunaleila.intimatesBook mentioned: To Dye For by Alden WickerGuest Bio Leila Ismailova is a first-generation immigrant from Belarus and the founder of LunaLeila, a health-first, hormone-conscious underwear brand. With a lifelong interest in fashion, she was inspired to create the company after experiencing a reproductive health issue that led her to an Ayurvedic center in India. There, she learned about the importance of wearing natural fabrics and began rethinking what women should expect from the clothing closest to their bodies. That experience became the foundation for LunaLeila: intimate apparel designed to support women’s health without compromising beauty, comfort, or sensuality. Support the show JOIN MY EMAIL LIST Liked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review! Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/thewelldonepod/ Follow me, your host: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatvong/ Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email: kat@thewelldonepod.com

  4. Aug 5

    Chronic Skin Issues: Is It Your Gut, Hormones, Stress, or Something Else?

    EP 57. If you’ve tried eliminating foods, changing skincare products, taking supplements, or you find yourself becoming reliant on steroids or other medications—and yet, your eczema still keeps coming back—how do you figure out what’s actually driving it? In this episode of Well Done, I sit down with Marie Vollmar, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and founder of The Clear Method, to explore the relationship between chronic skin conditions, topical steroid use, gut health, hormones, stress, and the nervous system. Marie and I share remarkably similar experiences with severe eczema and topical steroid withdrawal, including the physical exhaustion, the emotional toll, and the frustrating search for answers beyond another cream. Marie explains how functional testing helped her identify patterns she couldn’t see from symptoms alone, and we also discuss what functional tests can and cannot tell you, how to find a credible practitioner, and why healing requires more than supplements alone. In this episode, you’ll learn: How long-term topical steroid use may affect the body’s stress-response systemWhat topical steroid withdrawal can look and feel likeWhy itching can reinforce the urge to itch and create a difficult mind-skin cycleHow gut health, cortisol, digestion, and liver function may contribute to chronic skin inflammationThe two functional tests Marie most often uses to investigate gut and hormonal healthWhat functional testing may cost and how to decide whether it’s worth the investmentWhat to look for when choosing a functional health practitionerWhy supplements are only one part of Marie’s five-part approachThe risks of staying on a highly restrictive elimination diet for too longHow eczema-prone skin differs from "normal" skinWhat pregnancy, birth, digestion, and the gut microbiome may have to do with eczema in babies and childrenResources: Learn more and book a free discovery call with Marie: www.marievollmar.comFollow Marie on Instagram: @marievollmarGuest Bio: Marie Vollmar is a certified Functional Health Practitioner who helps people heal chronic skin conditions from the inside out. After a successful first career in tech sales, Marie's own struggle with eczema — and years of being offered only superficial symptom relief — pushed her toward root-cause healing. Today, she combines her personal experience with advanced functional health training, using data and science to uncover the real drivers of chronic skin inflammation and guide clients toward lasting skin health.  Support the show JOIN MY EMAIL LIST Liked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review! Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/thewelldonepod/ Follow me, your host: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatvong/ Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email: kat@thewelldonepod.com

  5. Jul 16

    Skin Boosters Gone Wrong: How a Beauty Nightmare Inspired a Skincare Brand | Sara Douglas

    EP 56. Imagine going in for a routine skincare treatment and leaving with a severe reaction; this is what happened to Sara Douglas, founder of the regenerative skincare line Cellure, and co-founder of Vitaclean, an innovative shower head brand. In this episode of Well Done, Sara describes her experience trying a skin booster treatment that made her question the safety of newer cosmetic procedures. From there, she set out to create her own line of skincare, Cellure. In this conversation, we also dive into peptides, growth factors, regenerative skincare, and what consumers should know before jumping on the latest beauty trend. If you've ever considered skin boosters, this conversation is for you. In this episode: What skin boosters are and how they're different from Botox and dermal fillers The cosmetic procedure nightmare that led Sara to create Cellure  The little-known side effect that can turn your under-eye area a visible shade of blueThe risks of newer injectable beauty treatments and why every procedure deserves careful consideration Why peptides, growth factors, and regenerative skincare are gaining so much attention What to look for when shopping for peptide skincare products  Sara's biggest lessons from building both VitaClean and Cellure Resources:  Learn more about Cellure: www.cellure.coUse code WELLDONE15 for 15% off your Cellure order  Follow Cellure on Instagram: @cellurelabs Learn more about VitaClean: www.vitacleanhq.comGuest Bio Sara Douglas is the founder of Cellure Skincare and co-founder of VitaClean, an innovative filtered shower head brand. After a cosmetic skin booster treatment left her with a severe reaction, Sara immersed herself in the science of skin repair and regenerative skincare, leading her to develop Cellure, a skincare line built around peptides, growth factors, and evidence-based ingredients designed to support the skin's natural repair processes.  Support the show JOIN MY EMAIL LIST Liked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review! Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/thewelldonepod/ Follow me, your host: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatvong/ Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email: kat@thewelldonepod.com

  6. Jul 8

    Social Media Burnout: Reclaim Your Energy & Creativity with Cara Chace

    EP 55. Social media has become such a constant in our lives that we may not realize just how much our nervous systems get activated from the pressure to consume, compare, create, and stay visible online. I am joined by coach and author Cara Chace to explore the hidden ways social media can affect our nervous systems, creativity, and overall well-being. After years building a successful digital marketing agency, and an earlier career in law enforcement, Cara found herself facing chronic health issues that ultimately forced her to question whether the way we use social media is sustainable. Together, we discuss burnout, boundaries, self-trust, and why creating a business (and a life) that protects your energy may be one of the most important investments you can make. Whether you're an entrepreneur, content creator, or someone who simply feels emotionally drained after scrolling, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on how to use social media more intentionally.  In this episode: How social media burnout can affect your nervous system, creativity, and overall healthThe surprising health realization that made Cara completely rethink her relationship with social mediaHow to build a business without relying on constant posting and content creationThe hidden cost of constantly consuming other people's ideas, and how it impacts your own creativitySimple phone habits you can start this week to create healthier boundaries with your phone and social mediaCara's philosophy for staying visible online without living on the appsThe signs you could be stuck on the "content treadmill"Resources: Cara Chace's website: www.carachace.com Cara's book (releasing September 2026): The Social Media Burnout Cure Get Cara's Free Monthly Guide: The Productivity Rebellion Follow Cara on Instagram: @carachace Guest Bio: Cara Chace is an author and burnout coach helping women entrepreneurs build sustainable, anti-hustle businesses without trashing their nervous systems. She built what she wishes she'd had when she burned out — because the planners, the productivity hacks, and the color-coded calendars left her more exhausted and more behind than when she started. She's the host of the Ditch the Chaos podcast, the forthcoming author of The Social Media Burnout Cure (September 2026), and a 10-year entrepreneur who runs her business from home with margin, intention, and a deep aversion to hustle culture. Support the show JOIN MY EMAIL LIST Liked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review! Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/thewelldonepod/ Follow me, your host: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatvong/ Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email: kat@thewelldonepod.com

  7. Jun 24

    Beyond Botox: How to Reduce Wrinkles Naturally & Rethink Aging with Cathy Goldstein

    EP 54. Have you started noticing fine lines, wrinkles, or changes in your skin and are wondering what your options are, beyond more products, botox, or cosmetic procedures? This conversation offers a very different perspective. My guest is Cathy Goldstein, acupuncture physician, energy medicine expert, and founder of True Energy Skincare. In this episode, we explore the connection between stress, emotions, facial tension, and the aging process. We also discuss how our faces may reflect more than just the passage of time, why beauty and wellbeing are more connected than we realize, and how Cathy's philosophy, functional aesthetics, is challenging the traditional anti-aging and beauty conversation.  In this episode: The hidden system in the body responsible for most of your healing that Western medicine rarely talks aboutHow your face reveals your stress levels and emotions and how facial expressions and muscle tension can become long-term patterns The surprising role facial expressions play in communication and human connection What "functional aesthetics" means and how it differs from conventional anti-aging and skincare approaches The connection between emotions, facial tension, and overall wellbeing  Practical ways to release tension in the face and jaw Why healthy aging may be less about looking younger and more about supporting vitality Resources Cathy's website: www.TrueEnergySkincare.comFollow on Instagram @trueenergyskincareGuest Bio Cathy Goldstein is an acupuncture physician, energy medicine expert, educator, and founder of True Energy Skincare. After battling Crohn's disease in her twenties, Cathy was drawn toward holistic healing and dedicated her career to studying the connection between health, energy, and wellbeing. With more than four decades of clinical experience, she developed a philosophy she calls functional aesthetics, an approach that blends beauty, wellness, emotional health, and energy medicine to help women support healthy aging naturally. Through her clinical work, skincare products, and educational programs, Cathy encourages women to rethink conventional beauty standards and embrace a more holistic relationship with aging. Support the show JOIN MY EMAIL LIST Liked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review! Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/thewelldonepod/ Follow me, your host: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatvong/ Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email: kat@thewelldonepod.com

  8. Jun 17

    Waterless Haircare & Disrupting an Industry with Stephanie Farsht of Small Wonder

    EP 53. Do we need water in our haircare? Stephanie Farsht, co-founder and CEO of Small Wonder, had that question in mind as she and her team launched the world's first powder-based haircare line. We chat about the future of haircare, the advantages of going waterless, and the lessons Stephanie and her team  learned from disrupting an entire category. We also get into what it takes to actually change consumer behavior, the importance of sustainability, how to fail fast, the skills needed for entrepreneurship, and why "normal" isn't always optimal. In this episode: The surprising reason your shampoo and conditioner may be delivering less than the label promisesHow questioning "normal" led to the creation of Small WonderThe advantages of waterless formats for haircare and other categoriesThe early product failures that helped shape Small Wonder's current format What needs to happen for consumers to actually change their behaviorThe three entrepreneurial skills Stephanie says matter more than any business school curriculumResources Small Wonder website: www.smallwonder.worldFollow Small Wonder on Instagram: @smallwonder.worldGuest Bio Stephanie Farsht is the Co-Founder and CEO of Small Wonder, a professional-grade, powder-to-lather haircare brand designed around freshly activated formulas, maximizing the potency of active ingredients at the moment of use -- where every ingredient earns its spot and nothing is diluted. She helped develop the patented refillable Wonder Bottle, engineered to keep powder dry while delivering an effortless dispensing experience. Before founding Small Wonder, Farsht spent over 15 years at Target Corporation and served for eight years as an adjunct professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, teaching entrepreneurship and innovation. She holds a BA in Economics and French from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, an MBA in Finance and Strategy from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.  Support the show JOIN MY EMAIL LIST Liked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review! Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/thewelldonepod/ Follow me, your host: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatvong/ Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email: kat@thewelldonepod.com

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Hi, I'm Kat! And I know living well isn’t always easy—especially when you’re overwhelmed, burned out, and juggling everything. Well Done is a weekly wellness podcast where I dive into the intersection of wellness, health, and modern beauty—featuring expert interviews, solo reflections, and stories from my own healing journey. After years of navigating severe skin inflammation while working inside the beauty industry, I began to see wellness not as a checklist, but as a conversation between the body, the mind, and soul. This is the podcast for high-achieving women who have done everything they were told to live better, look better and feel better—but still don't. Whether you're  navigating chronic symptoms, or simply trying to live a more intentional, aligned life, this show provides practical tips and helpful tools to help you feel your best. Glowy skin is just a bonus! Expect honest conversations, interviews, tips, and real stories from wellness experts, thought leaders and beauty and wellness founders. Follow Well Done to never miss an episode!

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  • Creator
    Kat Vong
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
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    © 2026 Well Done with Kat Vong
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