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Introducing MECCA Talks, an access all areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community. Made by Australia’s biggest beauty retailer—and hosted by MECCA’s chief marketing officer, Kate Blythe—this podcast goes beyond what you see in our 100+ stores, on social media, and on The MECCA Memo to swing open the doors to the global beauty industry, and to our network of friends, founders, and collaborators. Expect conversations with brand founders, industry experts, and our own in-house specialists; deep dives into the history of iconic beauty formulations; and advice for life from our most trusted friends. Hit play!
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Elise Loehnen pioneered 'wellness'; now, she's dismantling it
In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate Blythe is joined in the studio by Elise Loehnen. Elise is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Editor, Podcast Host and the former Chief Content Officer for GOOP (you might recognise her from their podcast or Netflix series).
From serums to psychedelics, juices and drips, Elise has explored every corner of the wellness industry, but now she’s redefining the concept of wellness to ‘wholeness’ - through historical, traditional and cultural research and critique.
In this conversation, they discuss wellness culture, Elise’s journey to wholeness, and her book, On Our Best Behaviour.
Host: Kate Blythe
Producer: Kerri Gordon
Editor: Ruby Devlin
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MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.
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Professor Augustinus Bader and Charles Rosier, LIVE at MECCA George Street
In today’s episode of MECCA Talks – recorded live and in front of a studio audience at MECCA George Street – Kate is joined by Professor Augustinus Bader and Charles Rosier, Co-Founders and CEO, respectively, of the brand responsible for Hollywood’s picture perfect complexions, Augustinus Bader.
A globally recognized biomedical scientist and physician, and leading expert in the field of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, Professor Bader co-founded the line of “too good to be true” formulas with CEO Charles Rosier, an entrepreneurial, science-minded investor who put everything on the line – his home, his savings, and his reputation – to bring the Augustinus Bader brand to life, and fuel Professor Bader’s greater work in skin, science and epigenetics.
The two go deep into the science of the brand – including the process of transforming Professor Bader’s astonishing medical breakthroughs in wound healing into a revolutionary skin-healing cream that appealed to the masses – and talk about how, with no marketing or PR, their products got into the hands of Don Johnson, Melanie Griffiths, Brad Pitt and Courtney Cox.
Watch the conversation, filmed live at MECCA George Street, on the MECCA Memo.
Shop Augustinus Bader's cult skincare - from Hollywood's favourite, The Rich Cream, to the brand's newest launch, The Retinol Serum, at MECCA.
Host: Kate Blythe
Guests: Professor Augustinus Bader and Charles Rosier
Producer: Kerri Gordon
Editor: Michael Liberale
Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!).
MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.
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Dr. Barbara Sturm’s ‘vampire’ facial changed the face of Hollywood
In today’s episode, Kate is joined by the legendary Dr. Barbara Sturm, whose eponymous skincare brand supercharged celebrity-status skincare into the mainstream.
Recorded in the service suites of Dr. Sturm’s London spa and boutique, this exclusive conversation covers Dr. Sturm’s journey from orthopaedics to skincare, the creation of the famous ‘vampire’ facial and ‘blood’ cream – also known as MC1 Cream – and how word got out around Hollywood about her game- (or shall we say skin-) changing brand. Hit play!
Can't make it to Dr. Sturm's London clinic? Experience an exclusive Dr. Barbara Sturm facial at MECCA Aesthetica. For more information, click here.
Products mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream
Dr. Barbara Sturm Cleanser
Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich
Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum
Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops
Dr. Barbara Sturm Exoso-Metic Face Serum
Dr. Barbara Sturm Deep Hydrating Face Mask
Host: Kate Blythe
Guest: Dr. Barbara Sturm
Producer: Kerri Gordon
Editor: Michael Liberale
Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!).
MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.
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Bethan Laura Wood is bringing kaleidoscopic colour to the NGV Triennial
In today’s episode, Kate is in the studio with celebrated multidisciplinary designer and recipient of the 2023 MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission, Bethan Laura Wood.
The MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission is a major series inviting internationally renowned female designers and architects to create a significant new work for the NGV Collection. Bethan’s radical approach to materiality, colour and pattern through furniture, objects and installations has garnered a cult following, and presence in galleries and museums across the world, including The Art Institute of Chicago, San Francisco’s MOMA and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Bethan’s piece, Kaleidoscope-O-Rama, was revealed last week as part of the NGV’s Triennial Exhibition, and is on display now until April 2024 at the NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, with free entry. Further information is available via the NGV website.
Learn more on MECCA MEMO:
WATCH: In The Chair with Bethan Laura Wood
Meet the 2023 MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission Artist
Host: Kate Blythe
Guest: Bethan Laura Wood
Producer: Kerri Gordon
Editor: Michael Liberale
Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!).
MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.
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D.S. & DURGA are leading a fragrance revolution
In today’s episode, Kate is in New York visiting the Brooklyn HQ of Kavi and David Moltz, the creative brains (and noses) behind non-traditional fragrance house, D.S. & Durga. David, a musician and self-taught perfumer, alongside Kavi, an architect and designer, work together approaching scent like music or art – breaking the boundaries of the very exclusive, illusive and traditional fragrance industry while they’re at it. Over a cup of fresh-brewed tea (David’s other great passion), they spill the story of how their unexpected fragrances are imagined, why they were onto the viral ‘pistachio’ scent three years before anyone else and how, when it comes to your brand, saying no can be more important than saying yes.
Read more on MECCA MEMO:
Pistachio is the ‘it’ fragrance note of 2023: here’s why
Products mentioned in this episode:
D.S.& Durga Pistachio EDP
D.S.& Durga I Don’t Know What EDP
D.S.& Durga Cowboy Grass EDP
D.S. & Durga Rose Atlantic EDP
D.S. & Durga Debaser EDP
D.S & Durga Rockaway Beach EDP
D.S. & Durga Durga EDP
D.S. & Durga St. Vetyver
D.S.& Durga Candles
D.S. & Durga 85 Diesel Candle
D.S. & Durga Radio Bombay EDP
Host: Kate Blythe
Guests: Kavi and David Moltz
Producer: Kerri Gordon
Editors: Romy Erdos and Michael Liberale
Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!).
MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.
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Makeup artist Violette on why French beauty is all about irreverence
In today’s episode, Kate is joined by adored makeup artist, creative director and founder and CEO of Violette_FR, Violette.
Launching into MECCA this week, Violette talks about the very beginnings of her brand and ‘”irreverent” beauty ethos – from mixing her own colours and textures on set to changing the way we all make and consume beauty content – and shares how her studies in fine art, Parisian sensibility, and years of direction and development for some of beauty’s biggest players led her to create a brand that makes beauty fun, effortless, empowering and chic, all at once. To say we’re obsessed would be an understatement. Hit play!
Read more on MECCA MEMO:
Violette Uses This One Beauty Product Morning, Noon and Night
Products mentioned in this episode:
VIOLETTE_FR Bisou Blush
VIOLETTE_FR Yeux Paint Matte
VIOLETTE_FR Bisou Balm
VIOLETTE_FR Boum-Boum Milk
VIOLETTE_FR Petal Bouche Matte
VIOLETTE_FR Avec Amour Oil Perfume
Host: Kate Blythe
Guest: Violette
Producer: Kerri Gordon
Editor: Michael Liberale
Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!).
MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.
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