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Living in a Materiae WorldInnovating Natural Beauty Products: Jena Covello, Founder of Agent NateurIn this episode of Living in a Material World, host David Pirrotta talks with Jena Covello, founder of Agent Nateur. Jena shares her inspiring journey from battling health issues to creating a successful beauty brand focused on natural products. The conversation delves into the innovative aspects of her brand, including the development of skincare and supplements, the challenges of manufacturing, and the importance of a holistic approach to beauty and wellness. Jena also discusses her daily beauty regimen and the significance of manifestation in her life.2025-07-0733 min
Living in a Materiae WorldA Tribute to Legacy and Self-Care: Erin KleinbergHost David Pirrotta speaks with Erin Kleinberg, founder of SIDIA about her journey in the fashion and beauty industry. Erin shares her experiences from her early career in fashion to launching her own brand, SIDIA, which was inspired by her grandmother. The conversation delves into the unique products SIDIA offers, the importance of innovative design and packaging, and the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with family life. Erin emphasizes the significance of doing what makes you happy and the impact of personal stories in branding.2025-03-1234 min
Living in a Materiae WorldFrom Family Recipe to Business Success: Ksenia Zaytseva and Anna Dzhilavyan, Founders of Bur BurIn this episode of Living in a Material World, host David Pirrotta interviews Ksenia and Anna, the founders of Bur Bur Hair Care. They share their inspiring journey from childhood friends to successful entrepreneurs, detailing how a family recipe evolved into a thriving hair care brand. The conversation covers the challenges they faced in launching their product, the importance of understanding their customer base, and their innovative approach to hair and scalp care. They also discuss their product expansion and the significance of natural ingredients in their formulations. They share insights on their product usage routines, the upcoming launches o...2025-02-2636 min
Living in a Materiae WorldA New Era in Wellness: Corbin Chamberlin, Founder of Sage & SaltIn this engaging conversation, David Pirrotta interviews Corbin Chamberlin, the Founder of Sage & Salt, exploring his journey from fashion journalism to creating a unique line of energy-clearing products. Corbin shares insights on ethical sourcing of crystals, the significance of intention sprays, and the impact of COVID on people's awareness of energy in their homes. The discussion also touches on the importance of protecting oneself from negative energy, the power of the evil eye, and Corbin's ancestral gifts. As they look to the future, they express excitement for upcoming projects and the evolving landscape of wellness and beauty. 2025-02-1230 min
Beauty Is Your Business - beautytech and beauty innovationTribute - Erin Kleinberg, Founder and CEO of SIDIAHost David Pirrotta is joined this week by Erin Kleinberg, the Founder and CEO of SIDIA. Erin discusses her journey as a serial entrepreneur and her latest venture SIDIA. She talks about how SIDIA was built to honor her Grandmother and use her generational lessons to create this lifestyle brand.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-11-0232 min
Beauty Is Your Business - beautytech and beauty innovationRedefining Sexual Wellness - Eva Goicochea, the Founder and CEO of MaudeThis week’s guest host is David Pirrotta, an industry veteran that has helped build numerous brands, and is the Founder of Materiae. David also has his own popular podcast, Living in a Materiae World: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-in-a-materiae-world/id1582082562 David is joined by Eva Goicochea, the Founder and CEO of Maude. They discuss how Eva set out to create the next chapter in the sexual wellness industry, how they marketed the brand, and some of the obstacles she faced along the way. Instagram: https://www.inst...2023-06-0127 min
Living in a Materiae WorldBonus Episode: Jeannie JarnotJeanie Jarnot shares her passion for championing progressive brands that make sustainability and ingredient integrity central to their business model, and why she started Beauty Heroes and pioneered Blue Beauty. She continues to educate and inspire us with knowledge and resources we need to "Live Lighter. Love more"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-05-0431 min
Living in a Materiae WorldBonus Episode: Melanie MayronMelanie Mayron pays tribute to her brilliant chemist father, David Mayron, who was not only a medic in the army and patent holder, he is alsothe chemist behind all Mayron's Goods products. Tune in to hear how this father daughter duo created everyday essentials that have decades worth of brilliance and love behind them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-04-0631 min
Living in a Materiae WorldBonus EP: Camille Katona and Stephanie Spence: Narrowing the generational beauty gap.The dynamic duo behind 19/99 Beauty shares how they came to develop one of the most artful new color lines on the market today. Starting with designing for those who want to define their own beauty, without concern for what is considered appropriate for age, position or status. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-03-2227 min
Living in a Materiae WorldLeigh Winters: Shining light on the importance of innovative and green chemistry for beauty and wellness brands today.Leigh Winters shines a light on biotech ingredients vs. natural ingredients, and the importance of intellectual property and genuine innovation for standing out in the beauty industry today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-12-2835 min
Living in a Materiae WorldSandra Lanshin Chiu, L.Ac: Traditional Chinese Medicine, just might be the non-invasive cosmetic dermatology you've been searching for.Sandra Chiu,L.Ac, walks us through how she went from corporate slog and constant body pain to developing The Lanshin approach. An approach to cosmetic dermatology based in traditional Chinese medicine, that is healthier and more sustainable. Plus, she just might be the only one who can truly tell you how the heck to use that gua sha tool!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-12-1437 min
Living in a Materiae WorldNancy Schnoll: You don't need a lot to have beautiful skin.Nancy Schnoll shares the inspiration behind her minimalist approach to skincare, and how she launched a successful brand, in the most coveted boutiques, with just one product and no exterior packaging! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-11-3036 min
Living in a Materiae WorldMatt Maroone: How a modern facial bar came into existence, and the mindset behind its success.Matt Maroone, co-fouder of Silver Mirror reveals the creative trajectory of Silver Mirror Facial Bar, from a tattoo laser removal idea, to obsessively researched Korean skincare, He and his partner have built an efficient personal service that maximizes results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-11-1634 min
Living in a Materiae WorldSarah Polansky: Revealing the magic of plant-based support for your body’s own healing powers.Sarah Polansky takes us through her discovery of the magic of CBD, CBDa, and CBN for fighting inflammation, stress and self-healing. She introduces us to her solution for finding the perfect balance for day and night within the natural prism of plants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-11-0230 min
Living in a Materiae WorldAlmira Armstrong : A Bold and Unique Approach to FragranceAlmira Armstrong dives into creating LUMIRA, a fragrance house that evokes memory, experience and love in each hand crafted scent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-10-1230 min
Living in a Materiae WorldSANDOVAL: An Ode to What we Can BecomeMichael Carbaugh shares the journey of founding SANDOVAL - and elevating aromatics to forge a more conscious life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-10-0533 min
Living in a Materiae WorldEre Perez : Why the Beauty World needs JoyEre Perez talks founding her namesake "Mexican - Australian" beauty brand and forging a path for clean beauty early on, with joy and integrity always in mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-09-1439 min
Living in a Materiae WorldGloria Noto : Redefining beauty & representationNoto Botanics founder Gloria Noto talks forging an authentic brand, representation & otherness in the beauty realm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-08-2437 min
Living in a Materiae WorldJu Rhyu : Strength in NumbersHero Cosmetics Founder Ju Rhyu talks beauty brand building - and not going it alone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-07-1329 min
Living in a Materiae WorldJP Collett & Jamie Leilani Pelayo: The Rise and Growth of Wellness House, natureofthingsNatureofthings founders and power "work couple" JP & Jamie detail on the serendipitous encounters that led to the genesis of the brand and expand on the conception rooted in Epicureanism philosophy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-06-1533 min
Living in a Materiae WorldAllison McNamara: When One Door Closes, Another One OpensAllison McNamara, founder of MARA Beauty, deep dives into the history and conception of their sustainable, eponymous skincare brand. McNamara details key ingredients of the line's products and emphasizes the importance of gut health for radiant looking skin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-05-2531 min
Living in a Materiae WorldAngela Caglia : Confidence is KeyAngela Caglia, Celebrity Facialist, Master Esthetician and brand founder recalls her humble beginnings from the family farm to studying the art of the facial in Paris; and how she gained the confidence to build her own skincare empire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-05-1828 min
Living in a Materiae WorldEric and Myriam Malka: Pioneers of Radical Transparency in the Wellness WorldIngredients® founders and power couple Eric & Myriam Malka dive into the transformative nature of Ingredients® and paving the way to optimal wellness for all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-04-2736 min
Living in a Materiae WorldItika Oldwine: Progress Over PerfectionItika Oldwine, owner of Oldvine Florals, details her floral inspired fragrance journey as well as the many entrepreneurship lessons learned through the supply-chain issues during the recent pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-04-2028 min
Living in a Materiae WorldNeada Deters: Aligning Values with Skincare RitualsNeada Deters, founder of LESSE, recounts how her former role as editorial director aided in the conception of the minimalist skincare line LESSE. Deters also dives into the functions and benefits of the environmentally conscious products. She even teases upcoming launches in store for the brand!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-04-1335 min
Living in a Materiae WorldDr. Lara Devgan: Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs GloballyDr. Lara Devgan, celebrity NYC plastic surgeon and CEO/ Founder of her eponymous medical grade skincare line details its latest rebranding and upcoming products such as pre and probiotic vitamins as well as her skincare-centered morning routine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-03-2329 min
Living in a Materiae WorldTera Peterson: Incorporating Microcurrent Practices Into Your Wellness RoutineTera Peterson, co-founder of NuFACE, talks through NuFACE'S microcurrent compatible face and body line, the importance of microcurrent devices in your beauty routine and the early history of the family owned brand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-03-0937 min
Living in a Materiae WorldTiffany Thurston Scott: Intersecting High Glamour with Healthy LivingTiffany Thurston Scott, co-founder of RÓEN, discusses the ethos of RÓEN as both a glamorous and clean beauty brand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-03-0235 min
Living in a Materiae WorldJessica Frandson & Jill King: Continuing the Legacy of Modern AromatherapyChildhood best friends Jess & Jill and founders of Campo Beauty, discuss the legacy of clean home goods that Campo succeeds, and the future of modern aromatherapy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-02-2337 min
Living in a Materiae WorldAlison and Jay Carroll: Celebrating the Power of Olive OilHusband-wife duo and founders of Wonder Valley dive into the conception of their multi-use and endlessly beneficial olive oil brand and offer a few wise words to aspiring entrepreneurs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-01-2639 min
Living in a Materiae WorldAlison Bruhn and Delia Folk: Empowering Women Through FashionMother- daughter duo and founders of "The Style That Binds Us", Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk, dish on how their fashion-industry knowledge has connected women to each other throughout the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-01-1237 min
Living in a Materiae WorldKelly Kovack : Adapting to the ever-changing trends of the beauty industryKelly Kovack, founder of BeautyMatter, shares how she has continuously reinvented her long-standing beauty career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-12-1535 min
Living in a Materiae WorldAgnes Baddoo: Creating A Meaningful and Timeless BrandAgnes Baddoo, designer and founder of Agnes Baddoo, discusses her philosophy on thoughtfully creating and sustainably consuming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-12-0833 min
Living in a Materiae WorldJames DeSantis: Designing Beautiful Outdoor SpacesJames DeSantis, co-founder of Manscapers NY, shares how he encapsulates his experience in exterior design into his upcoming book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-12-0134 min
Living in a Materiae WorldShiva Rose : Creating Natural Beauty Products in NatureShiva Rose, founder of Shiva Rose beauty, discusses how her pivotal move from LA to Texas intertwines with the importance of nature and natural beauty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-11-1728 min
Living in a Materiae WorldLeanne Citrone: Shifting From the Salon To The StoveLeanne Citrone, co-owner of Andy Lecompte Salon, dishes on her transition from being a Hollywood hair guru to a master chef at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-10-2037 min
Living in a Materiae WorldLarissa Thomson: Making Space, in Clean BeautyRetail isn't dead- the experience is. David Pirrotta and Larissa Thomson, co-founder of ONDA Beauty, dive into the importance of cultivating store and staff culture within the clean beauty industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-10-1332 min
Living in a Materiae WorldShaman Durek: Harnessing your inner beautyShaman Durek, a 6th generation shaman, sits down with David to discuss harnessing your inner beauty and strength.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-09-2940 min
Living in a Materiae WorldSasha Plavsic: Leading Clean MakeupSasha Plavsic, founder of ILIA Beauty, discusses the value and importance of providing clean makeup to the masses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-09-0841 min
Living in a Materiae WorldDenis de Souza: The Healing Power of Plant MedicineDenis de Souza, the "King of Color” shares his passion for hair color and his spiritual awakening through Ayahuasca ceremonies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-09-0244 min
Living in a Materiae WorldSunHee Grinnell: Addressing Women's Hair LossSunhee Grinnell, the former beauty director of Vanity Fair Magazine and industry icon, shares her personal journey and struggle with hair loss. Discover what finally worked to grow back and maintain her infamous luscious locks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-08-2039 min
The Style That Binds Us podcastYou won’t believe what’s coming next for beauty! Get the inside scoop from David PirrottaWe are so excited to have David Pirrotta, Founder & CEO of David Pirrotta Management & Materiae, on our podcast today! David started his career working on the cosmetics floor at Barneys & Bergdorf Goodman. After much success, he decided to open an agency of his own to build beauty brands. Head to The Style That Binds Us Instagram to watch our IGTV video with David where he walks us through his career, talks to us about his recently launched multi-brand beauty e-tailer, Materiae, gives us the scoop on some of his favorite beauty brands/products and more! David & Delia worked together...2021-01-1459 min
It's A Matter Of...The Secret Weapon of Indie Beauty - David Pirrotta, CEO, David Pirrotta Brands and MateriaeDeveloping a distribution strategy with the right partners at the right cadence while achieving growth and profitability is an art form. David Pirrotta (CEO of David Pirrotta Brands and Materiae) is the secret weapon for indie brands carving out their place in the hyper-competitive beauty category. Every brand has a story to tell and needs someone like David to help tell that story to the retailers and customers who need to hear it, leaving them wanting to learn (and buy) more. David sits down with Kelly Kovack to share how he and his team think about making retail magic happe...2020-08-241h 02
WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTYEpisode 148, David Pirrotta, Founder and CEO, David Pirrotta Brands - The Brand Whisperer, Nurturing the Next Big Things in Beauty | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®After a five-minute career on Broadway, David Pirrotta, founder and CEO of David Pirrotta Brands, discovered his passion for the beauty world and his talent for scoping out and launching fledgling brands. He also realized he was still fulfilling his desire to perform but on a different stage, as he stood front and center promoting and presenting young brands to the beauty marketplace. With over 80 launches in his portfolio, this “brand whisperer” offers wisdom for brands of all sizes.#wherebrainsmeetbeauty@wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcastwherebrainsmeetbeauty.com2020-04-1500 min
Beauty BossesDavid Pirrotta, Founder of David Pirrotta BrandsDr. Devgan sits down with David Pirrotta. David's career began in New York City on the cosmetic floors of Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys New York. It was there where he learned in great detail how to sell, manage, and built esteemed relationships. His extensive beauty and fashion knowledge continued to grow and evolve in varied positions: Sales and Marketing Director at Jeffre Scott New York, Sales and Education Director for red flower, Sales & Business Development Director for The Art of Shaving, and Vice President of Sales for Sharps Barber and Shop. With over 20 years of industry experience, David was inspired by...2019-06-0630 min
Beauty BossesDavid Pirrotta, Founder of David Pirrotta BrandsDr. Devgan sits down with David Pirrotta. David's career began in New York City on the cosmetic floors of Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys New York. It was there where he learned in great detail how to sell, manage, and built esteemed relationships. His extensive beauty and fashion knowledge continued to grow and evolve in varied positions: Sales and Marketing Director at Jeffre Scott New York, Sales and Education Director for red flower, Sales & Business Development Director for The Art of Shaving, and Vice President of Sales for Sharps Barber and Shop. With over 20 years of industry experience, David was in...2019-06-0600 min
Full CoverageBeauty, Brands and Three-Ply Cashmere: The David Pirrotta StoryThis week we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with one of our favourite characters in the beauty industry, David Pirrotta (who isn't a doctor but could be). David has worked in the industry far longer than his youthful good looks would suggest and knows absolutely everything there is to know about what makes a great product, how to successfully launch a brand and he's here to share all that knowledge with you. Legend.We're also breaking down the newest launch from Charlotte Tilbury, the Glowgasm collection, which is on counter right now - what are you...2019-04-3049 minFull CoverageBeauty, Brands and Three-Ply Cashmere: The David Pirrotta StoryThis week we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with one of our favourite characters in the beauty industry, David Pirrotta (who isn't a doctor but could be). David has worked in the industry far longer than his youthful good looks would suggest and knows absolutely everything there is to know about what makes a great product, how to successfully launch a brand and he's here to share all that knowledge with you. Legend.We're also breaking down the newest launch from Charlotte Tilbury, the Glowgasm collection, which is on counter right now - what are you...2019-04-3049 min
Hello BeautyBecoming A Successful Beauty Brand with David PirrottaWith a slew of beauty brands emerging everywhere, there is still only a few that will be truly successful. The triumph of these few beauty brands could be the doings of David Pirrotta. David Pirrotta is this week’s Hello Beauty guest, where he shares his new endeavor called Materiae, how he launched 77 beauty brands, what it takes to create a successful skincare/beauty business, his thoughts on the CBD trend, and many more. He even shares his step-by-step skincare routine and what his favorite products are. If you just want to smile while learning something new, then you’re i...2019-03-2941 min