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WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY

Jodi Katz
Beauty Industry
Leadership
Networking
Growth Mindset
Female Empowerment
Content Creation
Mentorship
CVS Health
Women Empowerment
Authenticity
Resilience
Leadership Style
Wellness
Dermatology
Empowerment
Menopause
Philanthropy
Hair Extensions
Health
Power Moves

The beauty industry's top talent share their wisdom, advice and authenticity with our WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY™ listeners. Topics include: work/life balance, how to hustle and how to handle challenges - all discussed with great honesty and humor. Conversations humanizing the beauty exec experience. Hosted by Jodi Katz, Founder and Creative Director of Base Beauty Creative Agency. New episodes laun... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it take to build products that consumers don't just use, but genuinely love?

On Episode 312 of Where Brains Meet Beauty, Shark Beauty Global Head of Marketing Julie Bailey Blanche and Vice President of Product Development Shannon McSweeney... more

What does it take to transform a highly engaged community into a lasting consumer brand?

On Episode 311 of Where Brains Meet Beauty, Sincerely Yours COO & CMO Shelagh Wong and Coefficient Capital Partner Arpon Ray join Jodi Katz for a conversation a... more

What does it take to build a beauty brand that can grow beyond a single hero product while staying true to its purpose? On Episode 310 of Where Brains Meet Beauty, Mutha COO David Krzypow and Head of Brand Marketing Lauren Katz join Jodi Katz for a c... more

In Episode 309 of Where Brains Meet Beauty, host Jodi Katz sits down with two accomplished sales leaders, Jeff Giordano Martinez-Fonts, founder of GIO Marketing Consultants LLC, and Liz Cavalieri, Vice President of Sales at Malin + Goetz, for a candi... more

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Shelagh Wong
COO and CMO of Sincerely Yours
Sincerely Yours / Co-Founder Beauty Brand
Episode: Episode 311 - Shelagh Wong & Arpon Ray - Creator-Led Brands, Operational Excellence, and Building for the Long Term
Arpon Ray
Partner at Coefficient Capital
Coefficient Capital
Episode: Episode 311 - Shelagh Wong & Arpon Ray - Creator-Led Brands, Operational Excellence, and Building for the Long Term
Lauren Katz
Head of Brand Marketing, Mutha
Mutha
Episode: Episode 310 - David Krzypow & Lauren Katz - Brand Identity, Consumer Connection, and Building Beyond the Hero Product
David Chiboff
COO, Mutha
Mutha
Episode: Episode 310 - David Krzypow & Lauren Katz - Brand Identity, Consumer Connection, and Building Beyond the Hero Product
Liz Cavalieri
VP of Sales at Malin & Goetz
Malin & Goetz
Episode: Episode 309 - Jeff Giordano Martinez-Fonts & Liz Cavalieri - Beyond the Product: Building Trust, Teams & Brands
Jeff Giordano Martinez-Fonts
Founder, GIO Marketing Consultants
GIO Marketing Consultants
Episode: Episode 309 - Jeff Giordano Martinez-Fonts & Liz Cavalieri - Beyond the Product: Building Trust, Teams & Brands
Michelle LeBlanc
Vice President Merchandising Beauty Personal Care at CVS Health
CVS Health
Episode: Episode 308 - Michelle LeBlanc - Shopper Behavior, Localization & the Future of Beauty Retail at CVS
Rose Siard
Makeup education and co-founder of Rose and Ben Beauty
Rose and Ben Beauty
Episode: Episode 307 - Rose & Ben Siard - Creativity, Community, and Doing It Together: From Love Songs to Brushes Designed for the Perfect Blend
Ben Siard
Managing partner at Rose and Ben Beauty
Rose and Ben Beauty
Episode: Episode 307 - Rose & Ben Siard - Creativity, Community, and Doing It Together: From Love Songs to Brushes Designed for the Perfect Blend

Host

Jodi Katz
Host of Where Brains Meet Beauty; Founder and Creative Director, Base Beauty Creative Agency

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
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    Love this pod! 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Booper117
    United States3 years ago
  • This is my GO TO Beauty Podcast

    I discovered Where Brains Meets Beauty in 2020 and have listened to almost every episode! From CEOs to beauty industry veterans and entrepreneurs, I am regularly inspired by Jodi and her guests. Top Five favorite guests are the founders of Beauty Blender, Skyn Iceland, Glam Squad, Wander Beauty and Valde Beauty.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JZNotThatJay-Z!
    United States5 years ago
  • Great host, great guests

    Love Jodi’s ability to strip away any pretension and be real and vulnerable with where she’s at. Great array of guests from leaders in established businesses to indie entrepreneurs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ajemc
    Canada6 years ago
  • An inspiration to young women

    I’m so glad I came across this podcast. I’m only 21 and therefore getting the hang of how to be an adult and handling ups and downs gracefully. Society puts a pressure on women to be beautiful, and I take pride in my femininity, but I am grateful to listen to people who are educated, generous, giving, impactful, and are paving the way for my generation. I’ll be listening to this on my commute to get some inspiration for my career and personal growth as I graduate and head into the “real world”. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Regina Sandoval 99
    United States6 years ago
  • A personal favorite!

    Love how Jodi highlights not just female entrepreneurs but also these new, natural beauty brands. Inspiring stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Camillesia
    Philippines6 years ago

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Episode 292 - Sarah Foley & Caroline Chiaroni - From Wall Street to Wellness: Building Human-Centered Brands
Q: What was your first job in this industry and how did you know this path existed?
Sarah started in Morgan Stanley's M&A department after college, then transitioned to private equity, driven by a curiosity about business models and the people leading them. Caroline started at Barclays in a sell-side M&A group, realizing she preferred being on the growth and execution side rather than only the exit, which led her toward portfolio support and new investments.
Episode 292 - Sarah Foley & Caroline Chiaroni - From Wall Street to Wellness: Building Human-Centered Brands
Q: When you were a little kid, what career did you dream of having?
Sarah imagined being a veterinarian with a dreamlike veterinary office, while Caroline and others shared early interests in design, writing, and art, which foreshadowed their later emphasis on branding, storytelling, and a holistic, human-centered approach to finance and investments.
Episode 308 - Michelle LeBlanc - Shopper Behavior, Localization & the Future of Beauty Retail at CVS
Q: What is your role in deciding what lands on shelf and what stays on shelf at CVS?
Michelle explains leading a team of merchants who decide product selection and how those products are marketed to shoppers across beauty and personal care, with a strong emphasis on localization, community needs, and efficient in-store experiences.
Episode 288 - Lisa Rossmann & Bryan Appio - Water Cooler Wisdom: Hydration, Hustle & Honesty
Q: How do you handle competition and stay focused on your own lane?
Avoid direct comparisons; tell stories about your own strengths and customers, and strive to improve your own house before worrying about rivals.
Episode 288 - Lisa Rossmann & Bryan Appio - Water Cooler Wisdom: Hydration, Hustle & Honesty
Q: What does leadership look like in a fast-growing, multi-location business?
Leaders should listen first, be willing to give employees freedom to experiment, and measure success by the growth and development of the team rather than micromanaging; accountability and removing ego are essential.

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2. Arpon Ray
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6. Jeff Giordano Martinez-Fonts
7. Michelle LeBlanc
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