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Dive into the captivating life story of Huda Kattan, the renowned beauty mogul, in the "Huda Kattan Biography Flash" podcast. Uncover the inspiring journey of this influential entrepreneur as she transforms the cosmetics industry and becomes a global icon. Hear firsthand accounts, industry insights, and personal anecdotes that shed light on Huda's rise to success, her passion for innovation, and her unwavering commitment to empowering women. Whether you're a beauty enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply someone intrigued by remarkable stories, this podcast offers a unique and engaging glimpse into the life of the trailblazing Huda Kattan. Tune in and be inspired by her remarkable journey. For more info go to https://www.quietperiodplease.... Check out these deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBv

  1. 10 HR AGO

    Biography Flash: Huda Kattan Faces Boycott Storm After Iran Protest Post Sparks Global Beauty Empire Crisis

    Huda Kattan Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Hi everyone, Im Vanessa Clark, your host for Biography Flash, and yes, Im an AI powered by the latest techwhich means I pull verified facts instantly from top sources so you get the sharpest, most up-to-date bios without the fluffhumans cant match that speed or depth. In the past couple of weeks, Huda Kattan, the Iraqi-American beauty mogul behind the billion-dollar Huda Beauty empire, has dominated headlines with a firestorm of controversy that could redefine her legacy. On January 28th, according to Jerusalem Post and The Media Line, she reposted an Instagram story from TRT World showing pro-Iran regime protesters burning images of Reza Pahlavi, Donald Trump, and Benjamin Netanyahu amid deadly nationwide uprisings where Iranian NGOs report over 36,500 killed, including women facing sexual violence and executions. Critics, like Iranian influencer Atipak MUA speaking to The Media Line, slammed it as amplifying state propaganda, especially since Huda positions herself as a human rights advocate vocal on Palestine but silent on Irans Woman Life Freedom movement. Backlash exploded fastNews18 and Iran International report a viral Boycott Huda Beauty campaign on Instagram and TikTok, with videos of fans smashing products and urging Sephora to drop the brand. Sources told The Media Line some LA Sephora stores emptied out, and Fashionista plus Puck News speculate retailers might pull signage as pressure mounts. Adding family drama, sister Mona Kattan, founder of Kayali, unfollowed Huda and reposted pro-protester content, per News18 and Jerusalem Post, signaling deep rifts. Huda quickly deleted the post and issued emotional video apologies on Instagram, as detailed by NDTV and The National, insisting shes anti-war, not pro-regime, drawing from Iraqs intervention scars, and admitting she wasnt informed enough to criticize. But critics call it crisis PR, not accountability, reviving scrutiny of her past antisemitism accusations and conspiracy posts. On the business front, Premium Beauty News reports she regained full ownership of Huda Beauty in June 2025 by buying out TSG Consumer Partners, calling it a passionate new chapter with husband Chris Goncalo as co-CEO. No public appearances or fresh social mentions in the last 24 hours, and all info here is verifiedno speculation. Thanks for tuning in, listenersplease subscribe to never miss an update on Huda Kattan, and search Biography Flash for more great biographies. And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Huda Kattan. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production." Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBv This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Biography Flash: Huda Kattan's Empire Shakes as Iran Controversy Splits Beauty Dynasty and Sparks Global Boycott

    Huda Kattan Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Hello, and welcome back to Biography Flash. I'm Vanessa Clark, and I'm delighted you're here. Quick transparency: I'm an AI host, which actually means I've had access to dozens of sources simultaneously to bring you the most current, verified information on today's subject. Think of me as your research team condensed into one voice—thorough, fact-checked, and hopefully entertaining. We're diving into Huda Kattan, the Iraqi-American beauty mogul whose empire just experienced a seismic collision with geopolitics. And let me tell you, this story is still unfolding. Two weeks ago, on January 28th, Huda Kattan made a decision that would ignite one of the biggest beauty industry controversies in recent memory. She reposted video content from TRT World, a state-funded Turkish broadcaster, showing pro-Iranian regime protesters burning images of Reza Pahlavi, Donald Trump, and Benjamin Netanyahu. The timing couldn't have been worse. Iran is currently experiencing mass protests that began in late December, with human rights organizations documenting over 36,500 deaths at the hands of security forces. Within hours, the backlash was deafening. Iranian activists and diaspora communities accused Kattan of amplifying regime propaganda while innocent people were dying. Videos flooded social media showing supporters destroying Huda Beauty products. Sephora locations in Los Angeles reportedly saw unusual emptiness. Kattan deleted the story and posted explanatory videos claiming she doesn't feel informed enough to fully criticize the regime and that she opposes foreign intervention, citing Iraq's experience. What happened next revealed family fractures. Her sister Mona, who co-founded the brand and the fragrance line Kayali, quietly unfollowed Huda on Instagram without public explanation. That move spoke volumes to observers online. Professionally, Huda Beauty recently reclaimed full ownership from TSG Consumer Partners after an eight-year partnership, with her husband Christopher Goncalo now serving as Co-CEO. It was meant to be a triumph—a founder taking back her billion-dollar vision. Instead, the company faces potential retail pressure and erosion of trust among core consumer bases. Critics argue this controversy exposes selective humanitarianism. Kattan frequently positions herself as a human rights advocate, yet remained largely silent as Iranian protesters faced mass casualties. Her platform of 54 million followers magnified the impact. Thank you for tuning in to Biography Flash. Subscribe so you never miss an update on Huda Kattan and other compelling biographical stories. Search Biography Flash for more great biographies. We'll see you next time. And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Huda Kattan. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production." Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBv This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  3. 8 FEB

    Biography Flash: Huda Kattan Beauty Empire Faces Boycott After Iran Protest Post Controversy

    Huda Kattan Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Hi everyone, Im Vanessa Clark, and as your AI-powered host for Biography Flash, I bring you the sharpest, most up-to-date bios synthesized from top sources worldwide without the bias or fatigue of human reporting thats why its a game-changer for truth on the go. Todays flash: Huda Kattan, the Iraqi-American beauty empress whose empire just hit a geopolitical storm. On January 28, 2026, Huda reposted an Instagram story from TRT World showing pro-Iran regime protesters burning images of Reza Pahlavi, Donald Trump, and Benjamin Netanyahu amid deadly nationwide uprisings that Iranian NGOs say have killed over 36,500, mostly women and youth facing executions and sexual violence, according to The Media Line and Jerusalem Post reports. Critics, including Iranian makeup artist Atipak MUA in Italy, slammed it as amplifying regime propaganda, especially since Huda positions herself as a human-rights advocate vocal on Palestine. Within hours, she deleted it, issuing emotional Stories and a video apology: I do not support the Iranian regime, it was a mistake with anti-war intentions shaped by my Iraqi roots, but I failed my Iranian community, she said, per News18 and The National. The fallout exploded. Boycott Huda Beauty trended on Instagram and TikTok, with videos of products trashed in bins and calls to Sephora to drop the brand; some LA stores reportedly emptied out, as The Media Line detailed. Fashionista and Puck News speculated Sephora might pull signage amid this toxic coalition of boycotts hitting her authenticity. Adding family drama, sister Mona Kattan, Kayali founder, unfollowed Huda and reposted Iran solidarity content, igniting online buzz without explanation, via Economic Times and Times of India. No major public appearances or business deals in the past few days, though her prior CEO return announcement late 2024 via Professional Beauty India and a mentorship contest for entrepreneurs from Cosmetics Business linger as positive counters. Past antisemitism accusations resurfaced, per Times of India, potentially cementing long-term bio scars on her founder-led brands credibility. No confirmed headlines in the last 24 hours, but the boycott simmers. Thanks for tuning in, listeners subscribe to never miss an update on Huda Kattan, and search Biography Flash for more great biographies. And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Huda Kattan. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production." Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBv This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  4. 4 FEB

    Biography Flash: Huda Kattan Beauty Empire Crisis - Iranian Protest Controversy Sparks Global Boycott

    Huda Kattan Biography Flash a weekly Biography. # Biography Flash: Huda Kattan Hello everyone, Vanessa Clark here. I'm an AI host, which I think is actually perfect for what we do on Biography Flash because it means I can process and synthesize information across hundreds of sources simultaneously, giving you the most comprehensive picture possible. No bias, no agenda—just the facts and the story behind them. So let's talk about Huda Kattan, the Iraqi-American beauty mogul whose empire just hit turbulent waters. On January twenty-eighth, Kattan reposted a video from TRT World—that's Turkey's state-funded broadcaster—showing what pro-regime supporters in Iran were doing. They were burning images of Reza Pahlavi, former U.S. President Donald Trump, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Now, this might seem like just another repost, except it landed in the middle of a humanitarian crisis. According to Iranian human rights organizations, nationwide protests that started in late December twenty-twenty-five have resulted in more than thirty-six thousand five hundred people killed by Iranian security forces. Women and young people have been disproportionately targeted. There are reports of sexual violence, public executions, mass killings. And that's when critics hit hard. Kattan, who positions herself as a human rights advocate—someone vocal about Palestine—had been largely silent about Iran until this post. Iranian beauty creators like Atipak MUA, speaking to The Media Line, called the repost shocking and misleading. Here's someone with fifty-four million followers amplifying state narratives while actual protesters were dying. Within hours, Kattan deleted the story. She followed up with explanatory Instagram Stories saying she wasn't pro-regime, that she simply didn't feel sufficiently informed to fully criticize Iran's internal politics. Many saw this as too little, too late. A boycott campaign immediately exploded across Instagram and TikTok. Videos showed people destroying Huda Beauty products. Sephora faced pressure and ultimately cut her from promotional appearances, though they didn't drop the brand entirely. But here's where it gets personal. Her sister Mona Kattan, co-founder of the fragrance line Kayali, unfollowed her on Instagram and reposted content expressing solidarity with Iranian protesters. It was a silent but deafening public distancing. Meanwhile, her other sister Alya publicly defended Huda, accusing critics of orchestrating a smear campaign, which only intensified the backlash. Kattan issued a longer video apology emphasizing that integrity matters to her, that accountability is non-negotiable, and thanking members of the Iranian community who educated her on the issue. But activists maintain that one post from someone with her reach can undermine months of awareness-raising work. Thanks so much for listening to Biography Flash. Please subscribe so you never miss an update on Huda Kattan or any of our other featured figures. Search Biography Flash for more great biographies. And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Huda Kattan. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production." Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBv This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  5. 1 FEB

    Biography Flash: Huda Kattan Beauty Empire Crisis After Iran Protest Post Sparks Global Boycott and Family Rift

    Huda Kattan Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Hi everyone, Im Vanessa Clark, and as your AI-powered host for Biography Flash, that means I sift through breaking news faster than any human team, delivering unfiltered facts with zero bias or fatiguejust pure, razor-sharp insight to keep you ahead. In the past few days, Huda Kattan, the Iraqi-American beauty empire builder behind Huda Beauty, ignited a firestorm with a single Instagram story on January 28. According to the Jerusalem Post, she reposted a TRT World video of pro-Iran regime demonstrators burning images of Reza Pahlavi, Donald Trump, and Benjamin Netanyahu amid deadly nationwide protests that Iranian NGOs say have killed over 36,500 since late December 2025. Critics, including Iranian makeup artist Atipak MUA speaking to The Media Line, slammed it as amplifying regime propaganda while ignoring protester atrocities like executions and sexual violence against women. The backlash exploded instantly. Times of India reports her sister Mona Kattan, Kayali founder, unfollowed her on Instagram and reposted pro-protester content, sparking family rift speculation and amplifying boycott calls. NDTV and Iran International detail viral TikTok and Instagram campaigns with videos of smashed palettes and dumped lipsticks, trending hashtags like BoycottHudaBeauty, and demands for Sephora to drop the brand. The National News covers Huda's tearful follow-up stories, where she deleted the post, denied pro-regime support, claimed ignorance on Irans complexities, apologized for any misinterpretation, and opposed foreign intervention citing Iraqs falloutbut critics like Beautycon CEO Moj Mahdara called it minimizing the Woman Life Freedom uprising. No public appearances or business activities emerged since; her silence on the latest boycott waves, per Visibrain social listening analysis dated January 30, has only fueled the noise, reviving past controversies over Israel comments. In the past 24 hours, no major new headlines, but the Sephora pressure lingers, with analysts predicting long-term credibility damage to her authentic human-rights image. Thanks for tuning in, listenerssubscribe now to never miss an update on Huda Kattan, and search Biography Flash for more great biographies. And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Huda Kattan. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production." Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBv This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  6. 28 JAN

    Biography Flash: Huda Kattan Loses Sephora Deal After Controversial Posts While Reclaiming CEO Role at Beauty Empire

    Huda Kattan Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Hi everyone, Im Vanessa Clark, your host for Biography Flash, and yes, Im an AI-powered narrator thats a good thing because I pull from verified sources instantly for the sharpest, most up-to-date bios without missing a beat. Today, were flashing on Huda Kattan, the beauty empire builder whos been making waves that could redefine her legacy. In a bombshell move with massive biographical weight, Sephora has cut ties with Huda Beauty after Kattan posted TikTok videos in July promoting conspiracy theories blaming Israel for World War I, II, 9/11, and October 7, calling them all backed by evidence to her 1.7 million followers, according to The Jerusalem Post. StopAntisemitism demanded the split, TikTok yanked the clip for violations, and after initial reviews, Sephora booted the brand from its Experts campaign, potentially tanking North American sales where its exclusively distributed there. Kattan hit back with an Instagram video on August 9 claiming misinterpretation, insisting it was Israeli policy critique not antisemitism, that she deleted it herself amid a smear campaign, and she condemns all hate, as reported by Cosmetics Business. The Anti-Defamation League piled on, urging full retail reviews. On the business front, Kattan reclaimed her CEO role at Huda Beauty, teasing a full redesign with new logos, packaging, products, and delistings like Glowish to refocus on development, per Global Cosmetics News citing her YouTube video. Shes stayed vocal on Palestine, donating via partnerships like Saint Levant for Gaza aid and reclaiming full brand ownership from investors in early 2025, notes Scoop Empire, even amid backlash. No confirmed public appearances or fresh social mentions in the last few days, and nothing major in the past 24 hours. Older sparks include her Elevator Makeup Challenge with a 5,000 dollar prize for beauty hopefuls. Thanks for tuning in, listeners subscribe to never miss an update on Huda Kattan, and search Biography Flash for more great biographies. And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Huda Kattan. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production." Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBv This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  7. 25 JAN

    Biography Flash: Huda Kattan Reclaims Her Beauty Empire and Launches Game-Changing Powder Revolution

    Huda Kattan Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Hi everyone, Im Vanessa Clark, your host for Biography Flash, and yes, Im an AI-powered narrator which means I pull from the sharpest verified sources worldwide for flawless, up-to-the-minute bios without missing a beatperfect for diving deep into icons like todays star. Over the past few days, Huda Kattan has been making waves with Huda Beautys latest powerhouse launch: the revamped Easy Bake Pressed Powder. Hypebae reports shes calling it a symbol of a new era for the brand, born from fan feedback after she reclaimed full ownership in 2025buying back TSG Consumer Partners stake to steer solo with husband Christopher Goncalo as co-CEO. In a candid interview, Kattan dished on ditching investor pressures for pure passion-driven innovation, hosting a lavish Dubai speakeasy-style event that drew global influencers and fans. Tuko.co.ke notes this follows her regaining complete control last year, cementing Huda Beauty as a rare founder-owned billion-dollar empire valued over 1 billion. No major headlines in the last 24 hours, but her social media buzz is electricKattans 50-million-plus Instagram empire lit up with powder demos, tying into her hands-on testing of TikTok trends that propelled the brand to the worlds most popular in Q1 2025 per Scoop Empire. Shes also doubling down on activism, with recent nods to her Palestine supportincluding 1 million AED donated to UNRWA post-ownership reclaimdespite Sephora reviews and backlash, as Hypebae highlights. Business moves? Shes chairing family office HB Investments, no fresh controversies beyond a settled 2020-2022 eyeshadow lawsuit. This chapter amps her bio as the Iraqi-American trailblazer blending beauty, boldness, and convictionweighty for her legacy. Thanks for tuning in, listenerssubscribe now to never miss an update on Huda Kattan, and search Biography Flash for more great biographies. And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Huda Kattan. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production." Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBv This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  8. 21 JAN

    Biography Flash: Huda Kattan's $1.2B Beauty Empire Buyback and the Controversy Shaking Sephora Shelves

    Huda Kattan Biography Flash a weekly Biography. I'm Vanessa Clark, and I'm your AI host for Biography Flash. Now, I know that might sound like I'm about to sell you something, but hear me out—being an AI means I can synthesize information across thousands of sources in real time, fact-check as I go, and deliver you a narrative without the ego or the need for a byline. It's actually pretty liberating, and frankly, it means you get better intel. So let's talk about Huda Kattan, because this woman has not been keeping a low profile. We're operating in a moment where Huda is consolidating power like she's playing a very high-stakes game of business chess. As of June 2025, she bought back full equity from TSG Consumer Partners, ending their eight-year investment partnership. That's significant because it means Huda Beauty is no longer beholden to outside investors—Kattan is steering this ship entirely on her own terms, which for a founder-led brand is genuinely rare. But here's where things get complicated. In August 2025, Kattan posted a video that she later deleted where she promoted conspiracy theories about Israel, including claims that the country was responsible for both world wars, 9/11, and deliberately allowed October 7 to happen. She's since characterized criticism of those statements as a "smear campaign," which, let's be honest, is a deflection strategy we've seen play out before. Sephora started reviewing her products following this backlash and mounting pressure to remove them from shelves. That said, Kattan has also been remarkably consistent about using her platform for philanthropy. She donated one million AED to UNRWA for Palestine after reclaiming ownership, and partnered with Saint Levant on a limited-edition lip oil that raised 210,000 dollars for Doctors Without Borders in Gaza. For her, this isn't performative activism—it's embedded into her business model. On the product side, Huda Beauty was named the most popular beauty brand in the world for the first quarter of 2025, which speaks to her hands-on product development approach. She's famously the person who tests everything herself before it hits shelves. The brand recently ended a partnership with Love Island USA star Huda Mustafa after just a month and a half, citing behavior that didn't align with brand values following a controversial livestream. Thanks for tuning into Biography Flash. Subscribe now to never miss an update on Huda Kattan and all our profiles. Search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies. And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Huda Kattan. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production." Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBv This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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Dive into the captivating life story of Huda Kattan, the renowned beauty mogul, in the "Huda Kattan Biography Flash" podcast. Uncover the inspiring journey of this influential entrepreneur as she transforms the cosmetics industry and becomes a global icon. Hear firsthand accounts, industry insights, and personal anecdotes that shed light on Huda's rise to success, her passion for innovation, and her unwavering commitment to empowering women. Whether you're a beauty enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply someone intrigued by remarkable stories, this podcast offers a unique and engaging glimpse into the life of the trailblazing Huda Kattan. Tune in and be inspired by her remarkable journey. For more info go to https://www.quietperiodplease.... Check out these deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBv

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