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Smart BeautyFrom poker to prescription skincare – building a £160m business with James MishrekiJames Mishreki went from professional poker player to building Skin+Me, a personalised prescription skincare company now valued at £160 million. But what really drives someone to keep playing when the stakes get this high?In this episode, James talks about how poker taught him to detach from outcomes and make decisions with incomplete information. We get into the weekend Silicon Valley Bank collapsed and he thought he'd lost everything — £13 million gone overnight — and the 20-30 minutes where he felt "completely lost" before the founder community rallied.He explains why he believes resilience can't be taught, and wh...
2026-01-2330 min
Flipping Tables51. Selma and the Murder of Viola LiuzoThis episode is brought to you by ground news. Subscribe for 40% off their vantage plan at groundnews.com/tablesViola Fauver Liuzzo was a 39-year-old white civil rights volunteer from Detroit who traveled to Alabama in March 1965 to support the Selma-to-Montgomery marches. On the night of March 25, while driving 19-year-old activist Leroy Moton back toward Selma, she was chased down U.S. Route 80 by a car of Ku Klux Klan members—Collie Leroy Wilkins Jr., William Orville Eaton, Eugene Thomas, and FBI informant Gary Thomas Rowe. Wilkins fired a shotgun into Liuzzo’s car, killing her instantly; Moto...
2026-01-201h 13
Smart BeautyWhy some brains are built for corporate – with Michelle Kluz, CEO of Stila CosmeticsMichelle Kluz is the CEO of Stila Cosmetics, the 31-year-old heritage beauty brand known for its cult liquid eyeliner. Before Stila, Michelle worked at Boston Consulting Group, held multiple CEO roles including running a billion-dollar business in her mid-thirties, and founded her own athleisure brand Urban Savage after moving to Australia.In this episode, we discuss the misconception that corporate careers are rigid and soulless, why being a founder was humbling after years in senior leadership, and how Michelle's self-diagnosed ADHD means she actually thrives in complex corporate environments rather than the deep-focus work required of early-stage...
2026-01-1533 min
Voice of the ArtsTuesday Musical Club - Folk Songs with a Classical TwistThe second concert in Tuesday Musical Club's recital series, Folk Songs with a Classical Twist, is coming up on January 13th. Organizer Catherine Crotty, horn Barbara Folb, and trombone Justin Miller joined Jim Cunningham for a live performance and chat about the concert.Catherine talks about the program, featuring Six Studies in English Folksong by Vaughan Williams; Four Folk Songs for Soprano, Viola and Piano, arranged by Alan Smith; Selections from "Five American Folk Songs Sketches," arranged by Brett Edwards; and Dvořák's famous Dumky Piano Trio, Op. 90. Catherine will play piano on the Dvořák for the...
2025-12-1921 min
Smart BeautyHow Dr Olivia Ahn co-created Fluus, the world's first flushable period padDr Olivia Ahn is the co-founder of Fluus, the world's first flushable, microplastic-free period pad. A medical doctor turned entrepreneur, she built the company alongside her partner Aaron Koshy after they met at Imperial College London. What started as a conversation about sustainable guilt and the lack of innovation in period care became a mission to create a product that didn't force consumers to choose between convenience and the planet.In this episode, Olivia talks about her endometriosis diagnosis and how it sparked her search for better products, the toilet paper moment that led to her eureka...
2025-12-1127 min
Smart BeautyBreaking the poo taboo with We Are Regular's Holly Brooke & Joely WalkerHolly Brooke and Joely Walker met in a Leeds nightclub at 16. Nearly two decades later, they've launched We Are Regular — a supplement brand on a mission to break the stigma around constipation.In this episode, we talk about Holly's 17 years of chronic gut issues, what she learned from five years working with Caroline Hirons, the weird male audience they've attracted on TikTok, and why Northern women seem to have a particular knack for building brilliant businesses.It's honest, it's funny, and yes — we talk about poo. A lot.weareregular.com | @weare.regular
2025-12-0332 min
Smart BeautyBestselling author Roxie Nafousi on launching her new perfume line AliaIn this episode, Viola is joined by Roxie Nafousi – bestselling author, manifestation coach, and founder of fragrance brand Alia – to talk about her pivot from books to beauty, and why it's been so much harder than she expected. Roxie opens up about why she chose fragrance as her next creative outlet and how scent bypasses the conscious mind to connect with us on a more primitive, subconscious level. She discusses the meaning behind Alia – "to rise higher" in Arabic – and how launching the brand was about reclaiming her Iraqi heritage after years of hiding it due to racist bullying at schoo...
2025-11-2433 min
Smart BeautyLive from British Beauty Week: The Princess and The Witch Panel TalkThis episode is a live recording from British Beauty Week 2025, where we hosted a panel discussion at Tallulah Lingerie exploring the beauty archetypes of the princess and the witch, and what they reveal about women, aging, power, and self-expression.Pia Long is a Finnish perfumer, author of co-founder of her own fragrance house Eau de Boujee, and author of 'Demo Accords' with nearly 17 years of experience creating fragrances. @perfumer.piaGiselle La Pompe-Moore is the author of "Take It In," founder of the CD Lab consultancy, and has been a practicing witch for 20 years. (Vogue...
2025-11-1340 min
Smart BeautyThe Inkey List's Colette Laxton on building a £100M skincare brandIn this episode, Viola sits down with Colette Laxton, co-founder of The Inkey List, the skincare brand that's completely changed how we talk about ingredients. Colette and her now-husband Mark Curry launched the brand in 2018, and within six months they'd secured a global partnership with Sephora. They've since hit over £100 million in revenue by making science-backed skincare affordable and actually explaining what's in the bottle. But what makes this conversation so compelling is how brutally honest Colette is about what it actually took to get there - from the brands they tried to launch before Inkey, to burning out f...
2025-11-0334 minVoice of the ArtsChatham Baroque Talks About A Trio VirtuosicChatham Baroque is back at it again, this time with just the trio!Members Andrew Fouts (violin), Patricia Halverson (viola da gamba), and Scott Pauley (theorbo & baroque guitar), talk about their upcoming concert "A Trio Virtuosic". The program highlights include Bach's Sonata in G Major, Schmelzer's Sonata Quarta in D Major, and Biber's Sonata in F Major. The trio emphasizes the returning to familiar pieces, but with new interpretation in phrasing.Scott talks about his new role, now as Managing and Artistic Director of the group. They also talk about their record breaking subscriptions this...
2025-11-0333 min
Smart BeautySerial entrepreneur Andraya Kenton on self-worth and why authenticity always wins outWhat does it really take to build three successful brands whilst raising a blended family of seven? In this episode, I'm chatting with serial entrepreneur Andraya Kenton, founder of multi-seven-figure jewellery companies Celeste Starre and MeMe London, and her newest beauty venture Luna Roca, a chic volcanic lava rock facial roller that's reimagining the traditional blotting paper. Andraya shares her journey from going "completely blind" into the jewellery industry to launching a beauty brand inspired by a dinner conversation in Bali, and why she believes the secret to success is believing you're worthy of it. We dive into her...
2025-10-2932 min
Smart BeautyHow mushrooms became big news in beauty and wellness – with Dr Catalina Fernandez de Ana Once the preserve of pizzas and Nintendo games, mushrooms are popping up everywhere at the moment (mushroom coffee anyone?). In this episode, we sit down with Dr Catalina Fernandez de Ana, Founder and CEO of biotech-based wellness company Hifas da Terra, to explore why mushrooms are so therapeutically powerful – and how they help train our immune systems to respond faster. Dr Catalina shares compelling clinical evidence from cancer trials and rare disease treatments, explains exactly how mushrooms work at a cellular level, and addresses the quality concerns plaguing the wellness industry. We also discuss the paradigm shift towards food as...
2025-10-1527 min
Smart BeautyTasha Nickson from The Soil Association on "greenwashing" and sustainable storytellingIn this episode, Viola sits down with Tasha Nickson from the Soil Association to talk about sustainability storytelling in the beauty industry. We discuss why vague claims damage consumer trust, how certifications like Cosmos cut through the noise, and what brands should focus on when communicating their environmental and ethical credentials. Tasha explains the difference between natural and organic, shares insights on ingredient sourcing as an underused storytelling opportunity, and reveals which beauty brands are doing sustainability communication particularly well. We also touch on the reality of costs for small brands, the "less but better" approach to consumption, and...
2025-10-0821 min
Smart Beautyeyeam founders Margo & Roxy Marrone on their 'spiritual skincare' brandWhen organic beauty pioneer Margo Marrone said she'd never launch another brand, she meant it (at the time). But watching her daughter Roxy struggle with severe acne changed everything. Together, this mother-daughter duo created eyeam - a skincare range that bridges the gap between topical treatments and spiritual wellness.Margo founded The Organic Pharmacy over 25 years ago when "everyone thought she was crazy" for talking about chemical-free beauty. Now, as the wellness conversation has caught up, she's returned to entrepreneurship with Roxy, a certified nutrition and mindset coach who brings habit stacking and affirmations into skincare routines.
2025-09-2339 min
Smart BeautyBeauty, barriers and being first: Ruby Hammer's trailblazing storyRuby Hammer MBE transformed British beauty as the first makeup artist of colour to be regularly featured on British television. She was born to Bangladeshi parents in Jos, Nigeria, where she grew up before moving to London at the age of 12. From working on the shop floor of Harrods to founding cult 90s brand Ruby & Millie – and now at the helm of her own eponymous range – Ruby is a true industry stalwart.In this candid conversation, Ruby reveals how her young mother's transformative relationship with beauty shaped her philosophy that self-care is essential. She shares why she neve...
2025-09-1532 min
Smart Beauty"Business Hippie" Abi Cleeve on leadership & independenceAlmost 30 years ago, Abi Cleeve sat down with nothing but a stack of Yellow Pages and an idea. Long before the internet, she methodically called pharmacies across the country, persuading them to try a little-known Swiss suncare brand, UltraSun. Then, in her battered old Beetle, she personally drove stock to anyone willing to give it a chance.To keep up with demand, Abi hired an assistant named Dan to help pack orders, and he remained with the company ever since.Fast-forward three decades, and UltraSun is a household name, stocked by major retailers like SpaceNK...
2025-09-0544 min
Smart BeautyWhat do beauty buyers really want? Decoding retail success with Catherine BossomHave you ever wondered what really goes on when a beauty brand tries to score a spot onto the hallowed shelves of Harrods or Space NK? Catherine Bossom has not only had a front-row seat, she’s also played a starring role. From her early days as a graduate trainee at Harrods, to senior buying positions at Space NK and Selfridges, she has spent twenty years in the thick of luxury beauty retail — and has lived to tell the tale.Now, as the guiding spirit behind her consultancy, Yellow Flamingo, Catherine helps bewildered founders untangle the riddle of w...
2025-08-2838 min
Smart BeautyGrown Alchemist CEO Anna Teal on leadership, mindset and personal growthIn this episode, we sit down with Anna Teal, CEO of Grown Alchemist, to chat about her incredible journey from traditional retail at Boots to leading one of the most innovative biotech beauty brands on the market today.Anna shares the reality of transitioning from corporate to small business life and how emotional investment becomes everything when you're running your own show. We dive into Grown Alchemist's unconventional approach to demographics – moving beyond just age and location, to tapping into what their customers actual passions are, which has resulted in a number of successful brand partnerships in fi...
2025-08-1140 min
Smart Beauty"Everyone's just winging it!" Lizzie Ostrom on being an outsider in fragranceMeet Lizzie Ostrom, the pioneering fragrance specialist and writer, who helped revolutionise how we experience perfume. Known by her stage-persona "Odette Toilette", Lizzie identified a crucial gap in the fragrance world fifteen years ago and created her fun experimental fragrance events, where she would mix fragrance with subjects like psychology, music and cinema. She is also the author of Perfume: A Century of Scents which tells the stories of one hundred fragrances through ten pivotal decades of the twentieth century (including the iconic 99p body spray of the 1990s: Impulse 02).We explore how her background in PR...
2025-07-3134 min
Smart BeautyHow to build a makeup brand – with Suzy Griffin Dunne, founder of Hildun BeautyWe sit down with Suzy Griffin Dunne, founder of Irish makeup brand Hildun Beauty, to explore what it really takes to build a successful makeup brand from scratch. Suzy shares her fascinating journey from beauty writer to brand founder, revealing why she started Hildun Beauty during maternity leave with just two eyeliner pencils that she sent to makeup artists who didn't know her from Adam. We dive deep into the complex world of beauty manufacturing, discussing why Korean labs excel at innovative formulas while Italian and German manufacturers lead in pencils and traditional products. Suzy explains her...
2025-07-2328 min
Smart BeautySophie King on surviving meningitis and building a fragrance empireSophie King went from corporate life to building a fragrance empire with over 145K YouTube subscribers and her brand SOKI London, but her journey wasn't linear. After surviving meningitis and a week-long coma, Sophie found the courage to pursue her passion for perfume, launching both a successful YouTube channel and her own fragrance brand. This is a conversation about turning passion into profit, building genuine connections with your audience, and why sometimes the biggest challenges lead to the greatest breakthroughs.In this episode, we explore how a life-threatening illness became the catalyst for entrepreneurship, her approach to...
2025-07-1120 min
Smart BeautyFrom heritage to disruption (via an NCP carpark) Sarah Rotheram on reinventing iconic fragrance brandsSarah Rotheram has spent her career breathing new life into some of the world's most beloved fragrance houses, including Penhaligon's and Creed. In this conversation, she reveals the secrets behind modernising heritage brands without losing their soul - from her essential "who we are, who we are not" exercise to why she interviews hundreds of frontline staff before writing any strategy. Sarah shares her philosophy on leading with creativity over data, explaining why the best commercial successes come from passion and gut instinct rather than endless PowerPoint presentations.We dive deep into one of the most ingenious...
2025-07-0329 min
Smart BeautyMake Love Not Porn: Cindy Gallop on fixing sex education for the digital ageWhat happens when hardcore pornography becomes sex education by default? Cindy Gallop has spent 16 years fighting to change that. In this essential conversation, the founder and CEO of Make Love Not Porn explains why her platform showing real-world, loving sexual relationships is more urgent than ever. From the rise of incel culture to shows like 'Adolescence,' Cindy breaks down how the absence of honest conversations about sex is shaping an entire generation, and shares her accidental journey from a viral TED Talk to creating what she calls the "documentary" to porn's "Hollywood blockbuster."We dive deep...
2025-06-2742 min
Smart BeautyDemystifying the world of scent with Karen GilbertEver wondered what really goes on behind the scenes in perfumery? Our latest episode with fragrance educator and author Karen Gilbert helps lift the lid on the "smoke and mirrors" world of fragrance.From accidentally falling into perfumery to becoming one of the most respected voices in fragrance education, Karen talks about why that "pheromone perfume" trend is complete nonsense, how your nose is basically connected to your emotions and memories, the shocking truth about how commercial fragrances are REALLY made, and why scent is literally the best salesperson for your products.Karen has authored...
2025-06-2539 min
Smart BeautyHow to get retailers to stock your product, with Louisa HarrisWhat are beauty buyers really looking for? In this episode, Viola sits down with Louisa Harris, Beauty Director at Debenhams, for an insightful conversation about her remarkable 15-year journey through the beauty retail industry. From working weekends at the YSL counter in Boots to leading beauty strategy at Debenhams, Louisa shares her career progression through Harvey Nichols, House of Fraser, QVC, and seven transformative years at Cult Beauty during its meteoric rise from startup to acquisition by THG.Louisa reveals what beauty buyers really look for when evaluating new brands, the biggest mistakes brands make when pitching...
2025-06-1741 min
Kaikki Rakastaa YsäriäLeevi and the Leavings, 90-luvun Suomi-indie ja Tommi ForsströmNyt on amerikanmeininki. Jaksossa soitetaan New Jerseyhin ja keskustellaan Töölössä kasvamisesta, ysäri-indiestä ja siitä, kuinka pitkä matka piti kulkea, että pystyi hurahtamaan kovaa Leevi and the Leavingsiin.Vieraana on Tommi Forsström, joka on tuttu monesta asiasta ennen Amerikkaan muuttoaan. Esimerkiksi If Society -levy-yhtiöstä, Oranssiklubista ja hyvin eklektisestä bändikatraasta: Hero Dishonest, Sissy Spacek, Echo Is Your Love ja Viola.Keskustelussa mainitaan myös Tommin vetämä projekti, jossa kuunnellaan Leevi-tuotannon jokainen biisi. Projekti löytyy osoitteesta https://facebook.com/groups/leeviprojekti Ota osaa kesku...
2025-06-171h 45
Smart BeautyLee Pycroft on makeup and mental health“I went in with a mindset very much of how can I leave people better off for me having been here.” Really delighted to talk to Lee Pycroft a renowned makeup artist turned registered psychotherapist who has worked with A-list celebrities as well as the top supermodels of the 90s – Cindy and Claudia to name but a few. While people are quick to dismiss the beauty world as ‘frivolous fun’ or ‘shallow’, Lee talks about how beauty rituals can be a valid form of therapy, as made evident through her charity work with vulnerable communities such as domestic abuse...
2025-06-0950 min
Smart BeautyFollowing your own star: Mandy Aftel on natural perfumesIn this episode, I sit down with Mandy Aftel, founder of Aftelier Perfumes and a leading voice in natural perfumery for over 30 years. Mandy shares her remarkable journey from psychotherapist to perfumer, and how researching a novel with a perfumer character led her to discover her true calling.We explore the philosophy behind her successful small-scale business model that prioritises quality and personal connection over rapid growth, and discuss her influential book "Essence and Alchemy," published in 16 languages.Mandy offers insights into the profound human connection with natural essences, the differences between natural and synthetic...
2025-05-1654 min
Smart BeautyThe brilliance of British perfumery, with Barnes Fragrance Fayre founder Amanda CarrIn this episode we're joined by Amanda Carr, founder of the Barnes Fragrance Fair, trend forecaster, and co-founder of We Wear Perfume. Amanda shares how her "accidental" creation has become a key event in the UK fragrance calendar, providing a platform for independent British perfume brands. We discuss the fair's village fête atmosphere that contrasts with traditional retail experiences, current fragrance trends from enduring gourmands to sustainability initiatives, and the fascinating connection between scent, music, and wellness. Amanda offers insights into the evolving British perfume industry and how young men are increasingly using fragrance as an emotional connector a...
2025-04-2846 min
Smart BeautyPoppy King on the magic of lipstick and how she built her empireToday we're delighted to be joined by beauty pioneer Poppy King, founder of multiple iconic lipstick brands including Poppy and Lipstick Queen. Starting her first company at just 18, Poppy shares her remarkable 32-year journey through the beauty industry and her philosophy that lipstick is more than cosmetic, it's transformative.Poppy reveals why Willy Wonka became her unlikely business muse, discusses the "witch vs. princess" dichotomy in beauty, and explains what makes a lipstick truly iconic versus merely trendy. She offers candid insights on sustainability challenges, performative diversity in the industry, and her mission to create innovative lip...
2025-04-2149 min
Smart BeautyHow Only Curls' founder Lizzie Carter is revolutionising curly haircareIn this episode of Smart Beauty, we sit down with Lizzie Carter, founder of the beloved curly hair brand Only Curls. Starting with just £500 in savings and a vision to celebrate rather than "tame" curly hair, Lizzie has built a thriving business that recently launched in 390 Boots stores nationwide.Lizzie shares her journey from hand-sewing product labels in front of the TV to creating a passionate community of curly-haired customers who literally help organise the brand's retail shelves. She candidly discusses how her own experiences as "Frizzy Lizzie" and frustrations with outdated curly hair products inspired her t...
2025-04-1451 min
Smart BeautyBeyond the beauty hype with journalist and trend-forecaster Louise WhitbreadGoing back to her writer roots, Viola speaks with her long-time industry colleague and beauty journalist Louise Whitbread about her journey into cosmetic science education. Going beyond typical beauty reporting, Louise reveals how her scientific training has equipped her to challenge dubious marketing claims and provide readers with evidence-based beauty insights.The conversation cuts through industry misinformation, exposing how terms like "clean beauty" and "toxic ingredients" are often misused to drive sales rather than educate consumers. Louise shares insider perspectives on misleading sustainability claims, debunks myths about demonised ingredients like parabens and silicones, and discusses exciting innovations...
2025-04-0751 min
Smart BeautyHow The Glowcery's Roshanne Dorsett transformed personal burnout into an award-winning beauty brandIn this episode, we sit down with Roshanne Dorsett, founder of The Glowcery, a whole food superfood skincare brand founded on the belief that what you put on your body should be as nutritious as what you put into it.Roshanne shares her remarkable journey from working in criminal and human rights law to becoming a natural skincare formulator and entrepreneur. Burned out from the emotional toll of handling high-intensity legal cases, she found her way back to herself through wellness and eventually launched The Glowcery with a mission to create nutrient-rich, sustainable skincare products....
2025-03-2441 min
Smart BeautyBuilding beauty empires – global brand strategy with Anna ValeIn this episode of Smart Beauty, host Viola speaks with Anna Vale, a powerhouse independent consultant specialising in scaling indie beauty brands through strategic marketing leadership. With more than two decades of experience spanning executive roles across the US, UK, and Middle East, Anna shares her expertise on navigating the complex beauty landscape.Based in New York, Anna has collaborated with an impressive roster of brands including Youth To The People, Crown Affair, Provence Beauty, Estée Lauder, Tom Ford Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury, and many others. As a consultant who specialises in brands within the Sephora and U...
2025-03-1749 min
Carl-Auer Sounds of ScienceS2 #3 Gruppen:Dynamik – Gruppendynamik und angewandte ImprovisationDieses Special bei Carl-Auer Sounds of Science bietet auch in der zweiten Staffel Gespräche, die Mag.a Dr.in Maria Spindler mit Autor:innen eines bedeutenden Buches führt, das sie gemeinsam mit Mag.a Dr.in Ruth E. Lerchster herausgegeben hat: Gruppen:Dynamik – Die Gestaltung dynamischer Prozesse für Leadership, Beratung, Teams und Organisationen im 21. Jahrhundert.
Im Gespräch mit Maria Spindler und Susanne Schinko-Fischli gilt der Blick den Themen Rahmensetzung, Kontext und gemeinsame kooperative Kultur. Wie verhalten sich Improvisationstheater und Gruppendynamik zueinander? Was lehrt uns ein Blick in die Anfänge bei Jacob Levy Moreno und Viola Spolin...
2025-03-1341 min
Smart BeautyWild Source founder Kate Kaye on creating a "meditation-infused" skincare brandIn this episode, we sit down with Kate Kaye, founder of Wild Source - a holistic skincare brand born at her kitchen table that now graces the shelves of Liberty London. Based in Bristol, Kate shares her entrepreneurial journey from creating beauty products at age eight to building a brand that fuses skincare with spiritual wellness.She candidly discusses the challenges of launching without prior business experience, the realities of breaking into luxury retail, and how motherhood deepened her connection to beauty rituals as self-care moments. Kate offers insights on maintaining brand authenticity, the importance of creating...
2025-03-1037 min
Carl-Auer Sounds of ScienceS2 #2 Gruppen:Dynamik – Demokratie, Kooperation, PartizipationDieses Special bei Carl-Auer Sounds of Science bietet auch in der zweiten Staffel Gespräche, die Mag.a Dr.in Maria Spindler mit Autor:innen eines bedeutenden Buches führt, das sie gemeinsam mit Mag.a Dr.in Ruth E. Lerchster herausgegeben hat: Gruppen:Dynamik – Die Gestaltung dynamischer Prozesse für Leadership, Beratung, Teams und Organisationen im 21. Jahrhundert.
Im Gespräch mit Mag.a Susanne Schinko-Fischli und Dr. phil. Claudius Fischli werden die Bedeutung von Gruppendynamik für Kooperation und Partizipation im 21. Jahrhundert augenfällig, wie das Buch Gruppen:Dynamik es genau avisiert. Dies besonders mit Rückblick auch auf den Begin...
2025-03-0636 min
Smart Beauty"If I spend money on branding, when will I see a return on my investment?"In this special "bottle episode" of the Smart Beauty Podcast, host Viola Levy answers the question on every beauty entrepreneur's mind: "If I spend money on branding, when will I actually see a return?" Cutting through the fluff, Viola breaks down exactly how branding investments pay off across three key timeframes: immediate positioning benefits, mid-term pricing power, and long-term customer loyalty. Using real-world examples from beauty brands like Glossier, La Mer, and Fenty Beauty, she provides a practical roadmap for identifying when your branding investment is working and how to measure its impact on your bottom line. Perfect for...
2025-02-2809 min
Smart BeautyAgnes Cazin on The Buzz of Beauty Festival and elevating Black entrepreneursIn this episode, we sit down with beauty mogul Agnes Cazin, the visionary force behind branding and communications agency Haiti73 she is about to launch the inaugural Buzz of Beauty Festival “for the girls who shop at Selfridges and get their hair done in Peckham” which takes place at London's Africa Centre, Saturday 29th-Sunday 30th March 2025. With a career spanning global beauty giants like L’Oréal, Unilever, ORS, Puig, and Cantu, Agnes has dedicated herself to bridging the gap between Black consumers and the beauty industry. We discuss her journey from producing fashion shows and music videos...
2025-02-2635 min
Smart BeautyHow to get your brand into top retailers – insider tips from Francesca CherruaultIn this episode, we chat with Francesca Cherruault, founder of Filthy Brands, about shaking up the fragrance industry and championing independent brands. From her early days at Escentric Molecules to launching her own distribution agency, Francesca shares insights on how consumer buying habits have evolved, the power of brand storytelling, and what it takes to get a niche fragrance onto the shelves of top retailers. Tune in for a candid and inspiring look behind the scenes of luxury fragrance distribution.filthybrands.com
2025-02-1853 min
Smart BeautyAddressing colourism in the beauty industry, with Fizah PashaIn this episode, we sit down with Fizah Pasha, founder of Brulée Beauty, to discuss her journey in tackling colourism within the beauty industry. With over 15 years of experience as a makeup artist, Fizah saw a gap in the market for makeup that truly caters to South Asian and other under-represented skin tones. Reflecting on her own experiences with colourism growing up, she created a brand that goes beyond the traditional beauty standards, offering products designed for, in her words, "golden and in-between" skin tones and encouraging customers to expect more than just having to mix different shades t...
2025-02-0445 minVoice of the ArtsAn Everlasting Sound with Tuesday Musical ClubTuesday Musical Club is featuring African American Composers in their next recital on February 11th!
Organizer of the recital and pianist, Janet Stivanson, discusses the program for the concert.
Janet will be accompanying violinist Stephanie Swoveland in a Suite for Violin and Piano by William Grant Still. She will also be accompanying Terri Denmon-Agin in a contemporary suite, Legends by Valerie Colman.
Soprano Sarah Richards will be returning to perform Three Spirituals by Harry Burleigh. John McCarthy will play the viola in a Florence Price piece, and the whole program will end with a lively rendition of Price's Piano Quintet...
2025-02-0313 min
Smart BeautyAzzi Glasser on celebrity scents and conquering #PerfumeTokIn this episode, Viola chats to the renowned Azzi Glasser, who has spent over three decades designing bespoke fragrances for Hollywood's elite. Azzi shares the story of how she first entered the fragrance world, her journey from creating iconic scents for names like Kylie Minogue and Helena Bonham Carter to becoming a sought-after creator for top celebrities.We discuss the powerful role fragrance plays in personal expression, confidence, and how it can truly transform one's mood or character. Azzi also reflects on the evolution of the fragrance industry and her pioneering role in making scents an essential...
2025-01-2351 min
Smart BeautyStanding on business – sustainably – with Rebecca Jaquest, Founder of NyitaToday, we’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant Rebecca Jaquest, founder of Nyita, a brand that’s redefining luxury beauty with its unwavering commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.Sustainability is often seen as a non-negotiable in today’s beauty market, but Nyita takes it to a level we rarely encounter. From rethinking extraction methods to developing their patent-pending sunflower wax candle—a sustainable alternative to soy—Rebecca and her team are pushing the boundaries of innovation and environmental responsibility.In this episode, we’ll explore the often-overlooked complexities of natural ingredient extraction and the challenges o...
2025-01-1733 min
Smart BeautyHow to avoid telling the same old story with Viola LevyIn this mini episode of the Smart Beauty Podcast, host Viola Levy tackles a challenge many beauty brands face: crafting a brand story that truly stands out. Viola discusses the pitfalls of relying on overused narratives, like the familiar “I couldn’t find anything on the shelves, so I made my own,” and explores how to dig deeper to create a compelling, emotionally resonant story that captures the hearts of customers, retailers, and investors alike.Drawing on her extensive experience as a beauty editor and branding expert, Viola shares practical insights on how to refine your brand’s narrat...
2025-01-1607 min
Smart BeautyRedefining luxury beauty: inclusivity and representation with Deborah JohnsonWhat does "luxury" really mean in the beauty industry today? In this episode, host Viola Levy sits down with long-time industry friend and beauty PR powerhouse, Deborah Johnson. With over 17 years of experience in the beauty industry, Deborah shares insights into her journey from agency life to running her own consultancy. The conversation dives deep into the evolving role of Black consumers in luxury beauty, the need for inclusivity beyond token gestures, and redefining what "luxury" truly means. Tune in for an engaging discussion on representation, equity, and the future of beauty branding.deborahtjohnson.com...
2025-01-0953 min
Smart BeautyPro-ageing in beauty: a candid conversation with Millie Kendall OBEIn this special episode, we speak to Millie Kendall OBE, serial entrepreneur, founder of British Beauty Week and CEO of the British Beauty Council, to discuss one of the most critical shifts in the beauty industry today: pro-ageing messaging and representation.With over three decades of experience, Millie is a leading voice advocating for inclusivity, transparency, and empowering beauty standards. Together, Viola and Millie explore how attitudes toward ageing are evolving, the rise of the menopause care market, and the role of wellness in shaping a more holistic approach to beauty. They also dive into the balance...
2024-12-1644 min
Smart BeautyEstée Lalonde on authenticity, ambition & building Mirror WaterToday, we're chatting with the inspiring Estée Lalonde. From her early days as a beloved content creator to becoming the founder of the wellness-focused brand Mirror Water, the Canadian-born Londoner had a truly inspiring journey.In this episode, Estée is honest about the ups and downs of living life online, how she stays true to herself in an ever-evolving digital landscape, and what it’s really like to juggle being a brand founder and a public figure. She opens up about the challenges of anxiety, judgement, and the pressure to “always get it right,” while still fo...
2024-12-0844 min
Smart BeautyBreaking boundaries in beauty with Former Liberty Head of Beauty Buying Rhea Cartwright (Part 2)Today, we’re diving back into the second part of my conversation with the brilliant Rhea Cartwright. If you missed part one, I highly recommend going back to listen, as we explored Rhea’s fascinating career journey and her advice for navigating the beauty industry.In this episode, we take a closer look at her time as Head of Beauty Buying at Liberty London. Rhea shares her invaluable perspective on what it takes for a beauty brand to stand out in a competitive space—spoiler alert: storytelling is key. She also reveals exactly how to capture the attent...
2024-12-0241 min
Smart BeautyBreaking boundaries in beauty with Former Liberty Head of Beauty Buying Rhea Cartwright (Part 1)In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Rhea Cartwright, a trailblazer in the beauty industry whose career spans everything from sales and training roles on the shop floor to becoming the first—and only—Black Head of Beauty Buying in the UK at Liberty. Rhea’s career is as diverse as it is impressive. She began working in beauty during her university days, gaining invaluable experience on the shop floor before moving into roles at luxury brands like Oskia and Chantecaille. Later, she became Head of Operations at a facial clinic, qualified as a facialist, and worked as a con...
2024-11-2438 min
The Perfume Making PodcastScent as Story - How to Build a Brand that CaptivatesThis week on the show Karen is joined by Viola Levy, journalist, founder of branding agency ‘Smart, Beauty Creative” and host of the Smart Beauty podcast, a show for beauty business owners who are looking to hone their brand voice. Getting the story of your brand and your products right is essential, and can be the difference between success and failure. That’s why, in this interview, Viola and Karen cover all you need to know about transforming your business from a retailer to a storyteller. KEY TAKEAWAYS Viola started her career as a journal...
2024-11-1849 min
Smart BeautyHow Cult Beauty changed the digital beauty landscape – with co-founder and former CEO Alexia IngeIn this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Alexia Inge, co-founder of Cult Beauty, one of the first purely digital beauty retailers that reshaped the online beauty landscape. From the early days of 2008, when the internet was still uncharted territory for many in the beauty world—one brand memorably responded to Alexia’s pitch by asking, “The internet, that’s eBay, right?”—to becoming the go-to destination for digital-first, independent beauty brands, Cult Beauty carved out a unique space with its highly curated, storytelling approach.Alexia shares her experiences of challenging traditional retail norms and building a p...
2024-11-041h 11
Smart BeautyGet your PR act together – with Kelly Marks, founder of Pure PRIn our latest episode, we’re joined by the industry veteran Kelly Marks, co-founder of Pure PR, an agency that has been shaping the beauty landscape for 25 years. From growing up surrounded by the industry, thanks to her father’s pioneering beauty business, to working alongside PR legend Jenny Halpern, Kelly’s career has been a journey of innovation, passion, and strategic brilliance. With Pure PR, Kelly has helped iconic brands like Malin + Goetz, MoroccanOil, and e.l.f. Cosmetics rise to prominence, all while championing sustainability and integrity.We chat about the true value of PR and ho...
2024-10-2346 min
Smart BeautyThe rise of doctor-led skincare with Dr Sabrina ShahWe dive into the burgeoning world of doctor-led skincare with Dr Sabrina Shah, a distinguished UK-trained oculoplastic surgeon and aesthetic practitioner. With decades of experience and a remarkable array of accolades, Dr Sabrina recognised a crucial gap in effective, science-backed solutions for the delicate eye area. She shares her journey of creating her eponymous skincare brand, designed to tackle concerns like dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, and wrinkles using clinically proven ingredients supported by independent studies.Discover the challenges and successes of building a skincare brand grounded in medical expertise, and learn how Dr Sabrina is reshaping...
2024-10-1154 min
Smart BeautyThe tricky situation with LUSH & The Body Shop Joining us once again is Sarah McCartney, founder and perfumer of 4160Tuesdays, who shares her insider perspective on the ongoing tension between LUSH and The Body Shop—intensified by LUSH’s latest collection, "The LUSH Version." This range has sparked controversy for putting LUSH's own twist on some of The Body Shop’s most iconic products. For context, LUSH founder Mark Constantine (pronounced "tine" like "twine") was once the formulator for The Body Shop's late founder, Anita Roddick. Their relationship soured after Roddick sold the brand to L’Oréal. Constantine played a key role in developing many of The Body...
2024-09-271h 02
Smart BeautyTransforming eczema care with Lauren Bell, founder of Cosi CareIn this special episode for National Eczema Week, we’re excited to feature Lauren Bell, the innovative founder of Cosi Care.Lauren’s mission to address eczema began with a deeply personal challenge: finding a safe, steroid-free solution for her brother’s severe eczema and topical steroid withdrawal. What started as a university project has transformed into Cosi Care, a celebrated global brand known for its stylish and effective safe-scratching devices.Join us as Lauren shares her journey from a personal struggle to founding an award-winning brand that offers relief to countless individuals. We chat about...
2024-09-1644 min
Smart BeautyBecky Symes: How "authentic" do you need to be with your brand?Today, we're joined by the incredibly talented Becky Symes, a visionary designer and digital storyteller who helps women with personal brands bring their bold, bright ideas to life. Becky was also the artistic mastermind behind the beautiful visuals here at Smart Beauty Creative, so she truly knows her stuff. We’d highly recommend her to anyone looking to build a personal brand and website—you’ll find her links below.In this episode, we dive into the world of personal branding, discussing how to let your personality shine without oversharing, a challenge that many female founders face in the...
2024-09-1427 min
Smart BeautyWhat is the Smart Beauty Method Part 2In this second part of our mini-series, we explore our unique approach to working with clients that breaks away from the traditional agency model. Last episode, we touched on why the traditional retainer model could be tedious and inefficient for both client and creative—be sure to catch up if you haven’t already. Today, we’ll delve into how our immersive workshop model puts you at the heart of the creative process, making the work more engaging, productive, and perfectly tailored to your brand. To book a discovery call by clicking here or email hello@smartbeautycreative.com
2024-09-0913 minSmart BeautyWhat I learnt from working with two powerhouses of beauty retailIn this episode, host Viola Levy shares invaluable lessons from her time working with two of the most influential women in beauty retail, Alexia Inge, founder and former CEO of Cult Beauty, and Rhea Cartwright, who until recently was Head Beauty Buyer at Liberty London.Having known and worked closely with both women, Viola looks at what it takes to get your brand into top retailers, she discusses the power of strong brand identity, the importance of understanding your market, and how brands can position themselves to stand out in a crowded space. She highlights the nuances...
2024-09-0211 min
Smart BeautyHow to bring a perfume to market, with Olfiction's Pia Long & Nick GilbertThe perfume world is notoriously tricky to succeed in. (How do you market an invisible product that everyone will experience differently?) In today’s episode, I’m delighted to welcome two of my favorite people in the British fragrance world, Pia Long and Nick Gilbert, the fiercely intelligent and wonderfully unfiltered founders of Olfiction. Known for their bespoke perfumery and consultancy services, as well as their own candle and perfume range Bougie Bougie, Nick and Pia represent everything that’s great about the independent British fragrance industry.Pia Long is a Finnish-born perfumer with a unique perspective shaped...
2024-08-3041 min
Smart BeautyWhy feminism is the future of beauty brandingIn this episode of the Smart Beauty Podcast, host Viola Levy discusses why her branding agency proudly identifies as feminist. Viola delves into the historical male dominance in the beauty industry, the rise of female founders, and the importance of creating authentic, empowering marketing strategies that resonate with modern consumers. She also explores the misconceptions around feminism and beauty, advocating for a fresh approach that prioritizes empowerment and self-care over playing on insecurities. Tune in to learn how Smart Beauty Creative is helping to reshape the beauty industry with a feminist perspective.
2024-08-2110 min
Smart BeautyUnderstanding the Middle Eastern beauty market, with Arooba Anwar, founder of Arooba Beauty.Today, we're talking to Arooba Anwar, founder of Arooba Beauty and an expert in the Middle Eastern beauty market. With Euromonitor International valuing this market at over $46 billion, projected to reach $60 billion by 2025, it undoubtedly has lucrative potential – especially if you're a brand founder. Arooba Beauty launched into the UAE last year followed by a UK launch this February. Arooba herself is based in Dubai, and the brand reflects her own cultural heritage and the needs of makeup users in this region which we'll delve into. The range focuses on eye makeup palettes, with eyes being identified as the mo...
2024-08-1735 minSmart BeautyWhat is the Smart Beauty Method? Part 1At SBC, we work a little differently to the traditional agency model, based on Viola's experiences working at such agencies as a copywriter. She witnessed firsthand the pitfalls of the retainer model: bloated budgets, lagging timelines, and inefficient use of creative talent. These challenges not only inflated costs but also hampered productivity, particularly for smaller brands with limited budgets. In this first of a three-part miniseries, she talks about what led her to create the Smart Beauty Method.smartbeautycreative.com@smartbeautycreativeDrop us a line: hello@smartbeautycreative.com
2024-08-1417 min
Smart BeautyHow should beauty brands approach journalists? With beauty writer Keysha DavisBeauty journalist and copywriter Keysha Davis brings over 20 years of industry experience to the table. She has collaborated with numerous hair and makeup brands and her byline has appeared in a wide range of publications, including Glamour, Stylist, Hairdressers Journal, and Black Beauty and Hair. Additionally, she writes trend reports for Cosmetics Design Europe so it’s safe to say she knows how to sift through a multitude of press releases and identify compelling brand stories. Keysha excels in advising on the best ways to approach journalists, particularly in the realm of Black beauty and hair. In addition to he...
2024-08-1037 minSmart BeautyWhen's the right time to rebrand? Just ask Huda Beauty…This week, we dive into the exciting world of rebranding with a spotlight on Huda Kattan, the influencer-turned-beauty mogul behind Huda Beauty. Huda has just unveiled a sleek new look for her brand, sharing all the details in a YouTube video about the rebrand and why it was absolutely necessary.In this episode, we'll explore the reasons behind Huda Beauty's stunning transformation and discuss why so many of our clients are eager to revamp their brand story, tone of voice, and copy. If you're a founder or CEO wondering if it's time to shake things up, tune...
2024-07-2210 minSmart BeautyHow to get your beauty brand into top retailersImagine your beauty brand proudly displayed on the shelves of SpaceNK and Sephora, turning your dream into a reality. In this episode, we delve into the essential strategies for making this vision come true. We’ll guide you through the art of crafting a compelling brand story that resonates with both consumers and industry leaders. Discover how to elevate your brand’s narrative to highlight its unique strengths and build the authoritative brand copy needed to grab attention from major retailers.But it doesn’t stop there—sustaining long-term success requires continuous refinement and staying ahead of market t...
2024-07-1813 min
T'as qui en Histoire ?103. Conseils d'été "historiques" (film, livres, BD, série télé)Vous aimez l'Histoire et souhaitez découvrir un film, des livres, des Bandes-dessinées ou une série télé historiques ?Voici mes conseils pour cet été avec mes vrais coups de coeur ! FILM :"Le Comte de Monte-Cristo" réalisé par Matthieu Delaporte et Alexandre De La Patellière avec Pierre NineyROMANS HISTORIQUESLes Exaltés de Gérard Mordillat, Calmann Levy, 2024Apocalypse Amerika de Jean-Christophe Portes, Hugo Publishing, 2024Le Train des enfants de Viola Ardone...
2024-07-0810 minSmart BeautyHow The Body Shop's story proves that tone of voice does matterIn this episode, our founder talks about what actually happened with The Body Shop, how it went from a plucky, pioneering brand to a household name to falling into administration – and how their tone of voice had a crucial role to play in all of this.Share your opinions by dropping us a line: hello@smartbeautycreative.comDownload your free guide to brand inclusivity by visiting smartbeautycreative.comFollow us on Instagram @smartbeautycreative
2024-06-3008 minSmart BeautyA bit about Viola, our founderMeet Viola Levy, the founder of Smart Beauty Creative. She shares her journey into the beauty industry, her passion for it, and what inspired her to establish her agency.Having worked in the beauty industry for over 15 years, Viola is an award-winning journalist, copywriter and brand consultant.As an established writer, Viola has contributed to all sectors of the beauty world, with articles appearing in Vogue, Glamour, The Evening Standard, and Refinery29. In addition she has written copy for several major beauty brands and retailers, including Aromatherapy Associates, 111SKIN, Cult Beauty, Boots, By Terry, and...
2024-06-2809 min
Smart BeautyJasmine Wicks-Stephens, Founder of Faace Skincare and The Known CommunityViola chatted to Jasmine Wicks-Stevens, Founder of PR and Branding Agency The Known Community as well as Faace Skincare. Jasmine is kind of like the Da Vinci (or the JLo) of the beauty world in the sense that she doesn’t limit herself to one pursuit – with her PR hat on, Jasmine has repped the world's most prestigious beauty brands for the past 15 years. And if that weren't enough, she launched Faace skincare – in lockdown no less – which she describes as a "no BS, faff-free, ethical skincare collection" currently stopped in 23 countries and retailers like Harrods and Look Fantastic. She rece...
2024-06-2147 min
The RAVIN' RADIO Show and BLUES & ALL THAT JAZZ with Boomer BobRR_040 10/30/2023 Boomer Bob subs for Dan Carlisle12:00:00 PM | 3:33 | Derek & The Dominos | Snake Lake Blues | Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (40th Anniversary) [Super Deluxe] | 2011 | Universal Music Group International | Rock | 12:03:36 PM | 4:36 | Bob Dylan | Neighborhood BullyB. Dylan | Infidels | 1983 | Columbia | | 12:08:15 PM | | The Radiators | What's Going OnMarvin Gaye | Family Picnic | 2007 | Bootleg | | 12:15:17 PM | 2:37 | J.D. Crowe | Why Don't You Tell Me So | Blue Ribbon Bluegrass | 1993 | 1993 Rounder | | 12:17:51 PM | 4:12 | Booker T. & the M.G.'s | Something - Single Version | The Very Best Of Booker T. & The MG's | 2007 | Universal Music | | 12:22:02 PM | 3:55 | Cyndi Lauper | Down So LowCyndi Lauper | Memphis Blues | 2010 | SME - Sony Music Japan International | | 12:25:54 PM | 3:14 | B.B. King | Ain't Nobody HomeJerry...
2024-05-292h 00
Dr. Lisa Gives a Sh*tDLG181 I learned a lot from artists Jen Catron + Paul Outlaw about healthy relationships.You can too! These guys are smart, attractive, and talented, plus they make great, widely respected work together without arguing. IS this real? How is it possible that a married couple can make art together without getting at each other’s throat? I kicked the tires and found out A LOT. They both have equally strong personalities and mutual respect folks! They each come from small towns which helps keep the neurosis in check too. We talk about their current show at Postmasters, http://www.postmastersart.com/archive/jcpo19/jcpo19direct.html which, among some larger pieces, has miniature do...
2024-05-0359 min
ExteriéryAhoj, průrvo pravěkáTereza se vydává do vlastní minulosti, do míst, kde se setkala se smrtí i zrozením nového života. Skrze audiodopis zesnulému otci objevuje možnosti integrace bolesti a zacelení. Dokument zachycuje transformativní zážitky, cestu ze samoty deníkových záznamů do spolubytí v naslouchání a sdílení. Posluchačstvo se stává svědkem osobního procesu, jehož hluboký smysl se dotýká každého z nás.
námět: Tereza Reichová
realizace: Tereza Reichová a Viola Ježková
účinkují: Tereza Reichová, Katka Lenka...
2024-04-2851 minVoice of the ArtsNanette Kaplan Solomon and John McCarthy - Tuesday Musical ClubPianist Nanette Kaplan Solomon and violist John McCarthy came to the studio to perform a piece from their upcoming Tuesday Musical Club concert on Tuesday, March 12th at 1 pm at Rodef Shalom's Levy Hall. The program, "Hummel Along", features Chamber Music of Johann Nepomuk Hummel, including his unusual arrangement of his Septet in D Minor for piano, winds and strings. Nanette and John play live another piece in the program, Hummel's 3rd Movement of Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op 5, No. 3. John discusses his love for Hummel's music, and his desire to create a program around it. John also talks...
2024-03-0721 min
Watch and WaffleThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & SnakesWARNING: SPOILERS. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) is directed by Francis Lawrence and stars Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Viola Davis, Peter Dinklage, Jason Schwartzman and others. It is adapted from the book of the same name by Suzanne Collins. For the most part we enjoyed it, but the third act did seem to drag. Watch and Waffle Episode 2 - With Joe Levy and Thomas Thorogood. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PZl2d2jYjXo
2023-11-2409 min
Nova Lectio - Storie di GeopoliticaIsraele e Palestina: un conflitto che dura da settant’anniPROGETTO KIRGHIZISTAN: https://donorbox.org/reportage-kirghizistan-nova-lectioIl mio NUOVO libro "La dura vita del dittatore": https://amzn.to/3BLc2FlUn ringraziamento al collaboratore giornalista, Paolo Arigotti per la fase di scriptaggio dell'episodio sull'attacco di Gaza e i contrasti tra Israele e Palestina:fonti:www.limesonline.com/israele-attacco-hamas-striscia-gaza/133887www.vista.sahafi.jo/art.php?id=3dc42bc870098c905e866464293c5c1f72123267www.assopace.org/index.php/pubblicazioni-assopace/documenti/104-focus-palestina/169-palestina-le-risoluzioni-del-consiglio-di-sicurezza-e-dell-assemblea-generale-dell-onu#:~:text=La%20risoluzione%20181%20sancisce%20...
2023-10-1217 min
BPM Radio ProjectBPM-542T13x46 (27-07-2023)_FINAL DE TEMPORADA_Podcast RadiosTrack list:
SAN MARCO - Time for Change
JORGE GOMEZ GARCIA - David el Gnomo
SQUASH GANG - I Want an Illusion
OLIVER CHEATHAM - Get Down Saturday Night (Extended Radio Version)
MC MIKER G - Holiday Rap
KOOL & THE GANG - Fresh
VIOLA WILLS - Gonna Get Along Without You Now (1994 Version)
S'EXPRESS - Theme from S'Express
STÉPHANIE – Ouragan
OFF- Electrica Salsa (PWL Remix)
ESSENTIAL MEDIA GROUP - The Voice Of Q (The Reflex Revision)
FRANCE JOLI - Gonna get over you (Ced ReWork)
FUNK HUNK - Piece Of Candy
RAYKO Feat. ELENA HIKARI - Testify (Cosmic Dancer Ver...
2023-07-282h 00Smart BeautyLinda Pilkington, Perfumer & Founder of Ormonde JayneNestled in Mayfair’s Royal Arcade, the Ormonde Jayne boutique offers some of the most unique concoctions on the planet, with ingredients sourced from all around the globe, worlds away from the many typical bland commercial scents on the market. Its founder Linda Pilkington creates perfumes which echo an era of bygone glamour when perfumes actually were perfumes, designed to be worn with a cocktail dress and many glittering jewels, as one sashays off out into the evening.They are also stocked in London’s top department stores such as Selfridges and Harrods and she has previously collaborated with the...
2023-04-0534 minSmart BeautySarah McCartney, Perfumer & Founder of 4160TuesdaysSarah McCartney started out in business at age 7, in her words “buying wooden beads, making them into things and selling them on to my friends.” That is until her horrified mother found out and swiftly put a stop to it. Fortunately this didn’t dampen Sarah's entrepreneurial spirit, and after stints writing for The Guardian, and LUSH (where she was editor of ‘The LUSH Times’), it was writing a novel about a problem-solving perfumer which led her on the path to actual perfumery. She set up 4160Tuesdays in 2010 – its name is taken from the number of Tuesdays we should expect to se...
2023-04-0540 minSmart BeautyOlivia Da Costa, Founder of Olfactive OFragrance maven Olivia Da Costa is yet another colourful addition to the wonderful world of British perfumery. She is the founder of luxury scent brand Olfactive O, where each perfume pays tribute to a fragrance family, from floral to woody, to fruity to gourmand. The latter was nominated for a prestigious Fragrance Foundation award, and the range is stocked in Les Senteurs - one of London’s poshest perfume boutiques.It will also soon be making its television debut on QVC, with Olivia gracing our screens as a guest presenter following in the footsteps of Joan Rivers and Martha St...
2023-04-0533 min
On The ScentFestive Fragrance Gifting Special!In this bumper episode we’re bringing you our curation of the very best affordable fragrance gifts out there - they smell incredible, are created by top perfumers, but won’t break the bank! Then we’re joined by Haydn Williams (aka @yousmellgreatwhat and now host of male grooming podcast @maninthemirrorpod). He gives us some great pocket-friendly Men’s Scent Solutions & ideas for experiences you could gift. Finally, we’re thrilled to bring you a whole Hanukkah celebration of candles with @violalevy, freelance journalist and beauty columnist for @thejewishchronicle.We know times are tough out there...
2022-12-1556 min
SoundmakingEp91: Ted Hearne – PlaceComposer, singer, and bandleader Ted Hearne talks about his album Place. The episode includes 2 of the 19 parts from this work: "Boundary" and "What about my son?"Place conceived by Ted Hearne, Saul Williams and Patricia McGregorVideo version of Place: https://vimeo.com/426800787Released on New Amsterdam Records (2020)Taylor Levine, electric guitarBraylon Lacy, electric bass guitarRC Williams, keyboardsRon Wiltrout, drumsDiana Wade, violaAshley Bathgate, celloChrista van Alstine and Eileen Mack, clarinets
2022-11-0321 min
Ahora Misiones NoticiasInternacionalesINTERNACIONALES 🌎
Perú.El presidente Pedro Castillo renunció a su afiliación al partido de izquierda Perú Libre (PL), por el cual alcanzó la presidencia, luego de la solicitud de su renuncia. El jefe del bloque de (PL) en el Congreso, Waldemar Cerrón, subrayó que actuará como “oposición propositiva”, y que votarán a favor de la censura del actual ministro del Interior, Dimitri Senmanche. Una comisión del Congreso investiga al mandatario por presunta corrupción, con la intención de solicitar una acusación constitucional.
Ecuador.La Confederación de Nacionalidades Indígenas (Conaie) y el gob...
2022-07-0102 min
Let's Give A Damn#231 - Naiara TammingaNaiara Tamminga is a 13-year-old damn-giver living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A little context for why this conversation is taking place. On May 17, Naiara got up at her local city commission meeting and spoke for 3 minutes. She called out the leaders in front of her and other leaders in her community for their gross inaction regarding the brutal murder of 26-year-old refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Patrick Lyoya, who was fatally shot in the back of the head by Officer Christopher Schurr of the Grand Rapids Police Department during a scuffle back in April. I saw...
2022-06-0739 min
Warfare of Art & Law PodcastGlance at Culture - Terezín Music Foundation: Mark Ludwig on his new book Our Will To Live, Social Justice and the HolocaustSend us a textTo learn more, please visit the websites of Terezín Music Foundation and its project Our Will to Live.SHOW NOTES:00:02:45 Foundation of Terezín Music Foundation00:06:30 Our Will To Live00:08:30 Ullmann as guide through Terezin’s cultural community 00:09:35 Otto Weininger00:12:20 Ullmann’s essays on Sigmund Schul included in Our Will To Live00:13:30 Ullmann’s critiques of Carman and Verdi’s Requiem00:14:45 Viktor Frankl00:18:40 Council of Elders member Karel Herman00:22:50 smuggling musical instruments00:24:55...
2022-01-211h 26
Working Drummer320 – Mark Stepro: Recording in the 21st Century, Working with Butch Walker, Drumming for The WallflowersMark Stepro is a Los Angeles-based musician originally from Galion, Ohio.He is currently performing and recording with singer-songwriter-producer Butch Walker (Dangerbird Records), with whom he has been working since 2011, as well as singer-songwriter Brett Dennen (Elektra Records). He recently recorded the upcoming album by the Wallflowers, “Exit Wounds,” their first release in ten years. Since 2010, Stepro has performed and recorded with singer Mary McBride under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State...
2021-05-272h 07
Brasis Podcast0426-brasis-programa-de-radio-da-cultura-brasil-am-24-de-março-de-2021 BRASIS PROGRAMA DE RÁDIO DA CULTURA BRASIL AM - 24 DE MARÇO DE 2021__SELEÇÃO MUSICAL E APRESENTAÇÃO: Teca Lima**__Abertura:__001 - Visão - Laya**002 - Aline Paes - Aline Paes**003 - Coisas do Campo - Cátia de França & Xangai**__2º Bloco:__004 - Imensidão - Vates & Viola**005 - Relabucho - Sagrama**__3º Bloco:__006 - Reisado - Pe...
2021-03-2456 min
Brasis Podcast0379-brasis-programa-de-radio-da-cultura-brasil-am-14-de-janeiro-de-2021 BRASIS PROGRAMA DE RÁDIO DA CULTURA BRASIL AM - 14 JANEIRO DE 2021__SELEÇÃO MUSICAL E APRESENTAÇÃO: Teca Lima**__Abertura:__001 - Fuzuê - Rodrigo Maranhão**002 - Quando Eu Era Sem Ninguém - Tom Zé**003 - Sonho de Repente - Cacau Arcoverde**004 - Terra e Lua - Gabriel Levy**__2º Bloco:__005 - Boi Lua - Renato Teixeira & Rolando Boldrin**006 - Boi Mandigueiro - Ednardo**007 - Fol...
2021-01-1456 min
TAK Editions Podcast014. Bethany Younge and Merche BlascoBethany Younge’s acoustic and electronic music explores the manifold kinesthetic properties of musical performance. For her, the act of music-making cannot be divorced from the physical presence of the human instigator. Her works often incorporate instrumental deconstruction, exaggerated movement, motion tracking, sounding costumes, and/or other aesthetic devices to sonically heighten corporeal expressivity. Younge is currently pursuing her DMA in Music Composition at Columbia University in New York. Her works have been featured in the 2016 and 2018 International Summer Course for New Music Darmstadt, Resonant Bodies Festival, Gaudeamus Muziekweek, The 16th International Young Composers Meeting, and many other festivals. She ha...
2020-11-101h 04
Brasis Podcast0306-brasis-programa-de-radio-da-cultura-brasil-am-20-de-setembro-de-2020 BRASIS PROGRAMA DE RÁDIO DA CULTURA BRASIL AM - 20 DE SETEMBRO DE 2020__SELEÇÃO MUSICAL E APRESENTAÇÃO: Teca Lima**__Abertura:__001 - Inaê - Thomaz Panza & Dori Caymmi**002 - Caxangá - Maria Preá**003 - São Jorge - Juçara Marçal & Kiko Dinucci** __2º Bloco:__004 - Ó de Fora - Gabriel Levy**005 - O Fim da História - Gilberto Gil**006 - A Idade da Terra - Makely Ka** ...
2020-09-2157 min
Making WavesHelen Damalis Stevenson, Chairperson of the Hellenic Ladies Association of Cape TownHelen Damalis Stevenson, Chairperson of the Hellenic Ladies Association of Cape Town, spoke to Youla Pandazi about the Association and the events that assist the community. The committee of ladies is made up of the following wonderful ladies: COMMITTEE PRESIDENT - HELENÉ STEVENSON VICE - NONI VAYANOS BUHLER TREASURER - ANGIE HADJIDAKIS GOFF SECRETARY - SALLY COMITIS CHRYSTALLA FERNANDES HELENE TOMAZOS NATALIE PROTOULIS MARIA ANAGNOSTELLIS LIMBEROPOULOS GEORGIA HADJIDAKIS The Hellenic Ladies Association of Cape Town would like to thank all the people, families and companies that support them: - PHILLIPOU FAMILY - MEDITERRANEAN DELICACIES – V...
2020-07-3017 min
Learning Talks 360 by Think BackwardsImprovizație și entuziasm creativ cu Bogdan Dumitrescu - #LT360 E11Facem un pas lateral astăzi și povestim cu Bogdan Dumitrescu, profesor la UNATC și trainer de improvizație, despre starea de flow, Improvizație și despre cum aceasta contribuie la dezvoltarea ascultării active, a colaborării și a adaptabilității. Într-o lume tot mai imprevizibilă și volatilă, improvizația te ajută să îți dezvolți adaptabilitatea și reziliența, ajutându-te să acționezi mai mult din prezent și să te poți replia mai ușor. Sperăm, astfel, să fie un episod care să te ajute să înveți lucruri noi și să lucrezi mai bine în echipă. Printre lucruri...
2020-07-0930 min
Art vs. CommerceEpisode 69 - Zak MulliganZak Mulligan is an American cinematographer known for his work in film and television. His film We The Animals premiered at Sundance 2018 and was nominated for five Independent Spirit Awards including Best Cinematography. His other work includes the HBO series The Outsider based on a novel by Stephen King starring Jason Bateman and Ben Mendelsohn and the film Obselidia which premiered at Sundance 2010 where he was honored with the Excellence in Cinematography award.
Zak’s TV work also includes Ava Duvernay’s CBS TV pilot, For Justice and Netflix’s House of Cards, the Showtime series Seven Deadly Sins and the FX...
2020-05-0500 min
Dr. Lisa Gives a Sh*tDLG181 I learned a lot from artists Jen Catron + Paul Outlaw about healthy relationships.You can too! These guys are smart, attractive, and talented, plus they make great, widely respected work together without arguing. IS this real? How is it possible that a married couple can make art together without getting at each other’s throat? I kicked the tires and found out A LOT. They both have equally strong personalities and mutual respect folks! They each come from small towns which helps keep the neurosis in check too. We talk about their current show at Postmasters, http://www.postmastersart.com/archive/jcpo19/jcpo19direct.html which, among some larger pieces, has miniature dollhouse ty...
2019-01-2359 min
Bernardo Barrosattritoattrito
music for amplified ensemble and electronic sounds
Text: Giuseppe Ungaretti
Performed by International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)
April 12th, 2018. Abrons Arts Center, New York
Video: https://vimeo.com/268033663
Alice Teyssier (flutes and voice)
David Fulmer (conductor)
Garreth Flowers (flügelhorn)
Josh Modney (violin and viola)
Levy Lorenzo (percussion)
Lizzie Burns (double bass)
Ryan Muncy (alto saxophone)
Yi-Wen Lai-Tremewan (sound engineer)
Bernardo Barros (live electronics)
2018-04-2412 min
Digitalia archiveDigitalia #406 - Il SocialologoDipendenza da smartphone e assistenti vocali, i buoni propositi di Zuckerberg, l’allerta missile alle Hawaii, le chiese su Trip Advisor. Queste e molte altre le notizie commentate nella puntata di questa settimana.
Dallo studio distribuito di digitalia:
Franco Solerio, Massimo De Santo, Giulio Cupini, Francesco Facconi
Produttori esecutivi:
Gianluca Manzi, Mauro Murru, Ekaterina Zakaryukina, Ekaterina Zakaryukina, Nicola Pedonese, Federico Rodighiero, Alessandro Lazzarini, Massimo Di Leo, Giuseppe Capovilla, Alessio Conforto, Roberto Viola, Davide Capra, Davide Lanza, Giuliano Arcinotti, Alessandro Di Nardo, Marco De Nadai, Raffaele Viero, Marco Barabino, Christophe Sollami, Raffaele Marco Della Mo...
2018-01-151h 32
The Girls Who Came to Sugarbakers (A Designing Women Podcast)2x21, Ted Bare
Both lists are endless and there are people not named here, but here we go.
Erin’s top 10 list (sorry for the full links, but Leslie is lazy this week)
Phoebe Robinson (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4662098/?ref_=nv_sr_1)
Franka Potente (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004376/?ref_=nv_sr_1)
Ben Barnes (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1602660/?ref_=nv_sr_1)
Evan Peters (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1404239/?ref_=nv_sr_1)
Kate McKinnon (http://www.imdb.com/name...
2017-04-0659 min
The 180 Drums PodcastMoving to NYC to Play Drums - Mark SteproMark Stepro is a Los Angeles-based musician originally from Ohio. He has performed on every continent except Antarctica and has appeared on The Late Show With David Letterman, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, Craig Ferguson, and Carson Daly. Since 2010, Stepro has been touring and recording with singer-songwriter-producer Butch Walker, performing not only on Walker's own records and tours but also playing on records produced by Walker (Train, Keith Urban, Gavin Degraw, The Wind And The Wave, Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem, etc.). Stepro appears on Walker's most recent release, "Stay Gold" (Dangerbird Records) a...
2017-03-031h 08The 180 Drums PodcastMoving to NYC to Play Drums - Mark SteproMark Stepro is a Los Angeles-based musician originally from Ohio. He has performed on every continent except Antarctica and has appeared on The Late Show With David Letterman, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, Craig Ferguson, and Carson Daly. Since 2010, Stepro has been touring and recording with singer-songwriter-producer Butch Walker, performing not only on Walker's own records and tours but also playing on records produced by Walker (Train, Keith Urban, Gavin Degraw, The Wind And The Wave, Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem, etc.). Stepro appears on Walker's most recent release, "Stay Gold" (Dangerbird Records) a...
2017-03-031h 08
Detective SocietyEp 2: Viola DrathThis Episode examines the murder of Viola Drath, a Washington, DC author and socialite who was found dead in her home.Show Intro:Viola Drath was an extremely influential writer, journalist, and political advisor living in Washington, DC. She was known for her humor, intellect, and impeccable sense of style. Both Drath and her husband, Albrecht Muth, were highly educated ex-pats from Germany. They'd been married for over 20 years and counted amongst their friends most of Washington DC's elite, including former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.On Aug. 12 2010, Muth, called 911 and r...
2016-12-1846 min