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Welcome to my chronicle of adventures, all tales of stepping into the creative unknown. Just know, always you'll be challenged to push the boundaries of your perception—then find the courage to act! *** Founder of the Wildscape Innovation Lab, Gail Conrad is a Holistic Innovation Coach, Speaker & Storyteller, and Explorer of consciousness and invention. NEW website: https://gailconrad.com
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I'm Dr. Lara Devgan, and I'm a plastic surgeon in New York City, the CEO of Scientific Beauty, and of course, a major beauty enthusiast. You are listening to Beauty Bosses, where we chat with fellow industry leaders who are shaping beauty, fashion, wellness, and all things pretty.
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Gwen Whiting (click to visit The Fill) In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan sits down with her longtime friend and original podcast guest, Gwen Whiting—renowned designer and entrepreneur. After co-founding The Laundress and selling to Unilever in 2019, Gwen Whiting went on to found The Fill Club, a members-only home cleaning brand that…
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Mariah Chase In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan chats with Mariah Chase, a three-time startup founder in both the beauty & fashion industries, about the ever-shifting business industries, how AI will impact these markets, and how he career has pivoted over the year. Get some insider scoop on what it takes to run a successful startup …
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Elizabeth Kurpis In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan sits down with Elizabeth Kurpis, Fashion Lawyer & Legal Commentator, on her extensive career in the fashion/beauty industries. She breaks down the trends (both legal and societal), as well as her personal guide to fashion in a world in which the norms seem to change on a daily basis…
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In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan sits down with Dr. Lara Oboler, NYC Cardiologist, to discuss how vital heart health is for overall health. While external (visible health like skin quality, musculature, etc.) is extremely important, Oboler mentions the fact that someone can look incredibly healthy on the outside but have pressing i…
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In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan sits down with Dr. Gail Saltz, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at The New York Presbyterian Hospital, Media expert in Mental Health, Author, and Podcast Host, to discuss the current state of the social media and mental health and the evolution of the associated stigma over time. Discover …
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In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan sits down with Laura Brown, fashion journalist, Chair of Creative Council, and former editor-in-chief of InStyle magazine, to discuss the current state of the fashion and beauty industries and what it takes to love your job through the lens of Brown’s extensive career. Learn how to pick the right ni…
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In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan sits down with Katerina Mountanos, CEO of Kosterina. to discuss the importance of not only just a good diet, but specifically the “Modern Mediterranean diet” for overall health, wellness, and beauty. Get the latest scoop on how to do the most you possibly can for your body’s health while consuming t…
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In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Shallon Lester, the star of MTV’s reality series “Downtown Girls” and co-author of YA novel Hot Mess, speaks about the modern day society through the lens of beauty. Lester fills Dr. Lara Devgan in on the craziness of modern day dating and how it ties back to being your own idol, realizing your true inner (and oute…
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In this episode of Beauty Bosses, we sit down with Allison Conrad, founder of Arey, the groundbreaking anti-grey haircare brand. With a mission to help people take control of the natural aging process, Conrad shares the story behind her brand’s creation, her entrepreneurial journey, and how science and innovation are at the heart of her brand’s com…
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In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan sits down with Isabelle Kenyon, a trailblazing healthcare entrepreneur redefining metabolic health. From founding Calibrate to launching a new platform for GLP-1 users, Isabelle shares her journey, the science behind these life-changing medications, and their impact on weight management and overall …
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In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan sits down with Kelly Casaccio and Laura Kosmorski, the innovative co-founders of Tied Sunwear. Born from a deeply personal experience, Tied Sunwear is redefining sun protection with stylish, UPF 50+ clothing designed to keep you safe while looking chic. Hear the heartfelt story behind the brand, the…
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In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dee Poku discusses the profound impact of powerful female role models, both in media and in real life. She reflects on the evolution of women’s communities – from intimate dinner series with just eight people to entire restaurant takeovers, and now to a vast social network that connects thousands. Poku emphasizes t…
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In this episode of Beauty Bosses, we sit down with Kimmy Scotti, the innovative force behind Fig1—the dynamic beauty brand that’s redefining the affordable skincare and beauty space. Kimmy dives into her investing strategies, sharing how she’s navigated to the center of the healthcare and consumer industries, dermatological skincare. In seeking out…
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In this episode of Beauty Bosses, we sit down with Asya Sharrow, the dynamic force behind SLAPS—the sensational branding company that’s redefining modern marketing. Asya dives into her groundbreaking marketing strategies, sharing how she’s captured the hearts (and wallets) of Gen Z and Millennials alike. From leveraging TikTok trends to her unfilte…
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In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Joey Wölffer shares her journey of entrepreneurship, drawing inspiration from her late father to build a lasting legacy through Wölffer Estate and its celebrated wines. She discusses her passion for empowering women and giving a platform to unheard voices, blending business with a mission for social impact.…
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In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Chloe Harrouche, co-Founder and CEO of The Lanby, discusses her journey as a patient and rising leader in American healthcare. She shares insights on how The Lanby addresses systemic challenges, draws inspiration from unexpected sources, and redefines patient-centered care in the modern healthcare landscape. Listen…
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Jade Beguelin Talks Pivoting From Finance To Skincare and the Historic Influences Behind Her Nightlife Oriented Brand
On this episode of Beauty Bosses, Jade Beguelin, co-founder of skincare brand 4AM Skin, discusses her pivot from finance to skincare, the historic nightlife influences that fuel the brand’s visuals, and the best places to have a cocktail night with the girls in NYC.By Lara Devgan, MD
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Carly Cushnie Talks Early Design Inspirations, Interning for Oscar de la Renta, and Creative Directing Her Own Company
On this episode of Beauty Bosses, New York based designer and creative director Carly Cushnie talks early design inspirations from growing up in London, interning for Oscar de la Renta, and spearheading her own line CUSHNIE. She also discusses her more recent pivot to designing interiors. Listen on for more details.…
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On this episode of Beauty Bosses, co-Founder and co-CEO of Primary, Galyn Bernard, talks founding a genderless clothing line for kids. After raising daughters who hated pink, Bernard recognized a need for simplifying kids clothing shopping and endeavored to create a store wherein every color could be for every kid. Listen on to learn more.…
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On this episode of Beauty Bosses, design maven Purvi Padia discusses her transition from fashion to interior design, her new table top line REVELRY, and her work spearheading Project Lion for UNICEF. As you will hear, each endeavor in her life stems from childhood curiosities and observations. Furthermore, Purvi would love to offer listeners a 15% …
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On this episode of Beauty Bosses, entrepreneur extraordinaire Chris Coffee sits down with Dr. Devgan to discuss his journey reviving an 18th century building into a Sag Harbor jewel: Sage and Madison. He talks his creative process, how to stand out, and the importance of building not only brand identity but brand experience.…
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Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim talk helming the iconic fashion institution Oscar de la Renta and finding their voice with their own brand, Monse. The sartorial storytellers discuss their origins in the fashion world as well as their viral moment dressing Michelle Obama for the DNC stage. Listen on to learn how they balance it all.…
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On this episode of Beauty Bosses, Pinkie founders, Fiona Simmons and Sana Clegg, talk creating period products with young women in mind. They recount their own experiences coming of age in a market that neglected the needs of tweens and teens and how they decided to take matters into their own hands, curating products to protect and empower the new…
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Linus Adolfsson, Swedish entrepreneur and founder of The Sleep Spa talks sleep science, sleep myths, and how the best beds are sleep instruments (designed by Hästens no less!). He also discusses the importance of sleep in Swedish culture and what Americans can learn about getting a healthy amount of zzz’s.…
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On this episode of ‘Beauty Bosses,’ e-commerce maven Vanessa Torrivilla Ariel, co-founder of Goldbelly, discusses utilizing her passion for e-commerce and marketing to develop the innovative food app, the connective power of food, and the future of UX.By Lara Devgan, MD
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Antoniette Costa talks Her New Album 'Pitupatter,' Her Medical Journey with Dr. Devgan, and Her Nonprofit Work Building Community
Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and lawyer Antoniette Costa stopped by the offices of Dr. Lara Devgan to discuss the inspiration behind her latest album ‘Pitupatter.’ After healing from a major health crisis, Costa pledged to record the music she had written in recovery. Along the way, Costa speaks about her work with Dr. Devgan, who hel…
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On this episode of Beauty Bosses, we speak with fashion designer, leather accessories queen, author, and podcaster Rebecca Minkoff about her iconic bags, 5 NYC fashion must-haves, and how she got her big break in the early 2000s. Delve into the world of this iconic fashion maven as she discusses her experience navigating an ever changing industry.…
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On this episode of Beauty Bosses, we sit down with the inimitable Alexa von Tobel to discuss personal finance, entrepreneurship, and revolutionizing Fintech. She is a founder of various enterprises including LearnVest and Inspired Capital where she currently serves as a Managing Partner. She also is a New York Times best-selling author, with three …
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On this episode of Beauty Bosses, we speak with Dr. Maria Zalewska, Media and Memory Scholar. Her work focuses on questions like: What does it mean to take a selfie at Auschwitz? What does it mean to consider medical experimentation by Nazis at concentration camps? What is the power of recipes and food in generational memory? What is society going …
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Celebrity Memoir Book Club talks Matthew McConaughey's life-changing memoir and the multifaceted impact of TikTok on reading books
On this episode of Beauty Bosses, the ladies of Celebrity Memoir Book Club stop by Dr. Lara Devgan’s NYC office. The aforementioned literary podcast, helmed by best friends Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton, emerged from the Brooklyn stand-up comedy scene. Listen along as they talk Matthew McConaughey's life-changing memoir, the most surprising and…
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On this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Devgan chats with Dr. Rocio Salas-Whelan, double board-certified endocrinologist practicing on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Dr. Salas-Whelan went to Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico, following which she completed her Residency in Internal Medicine at Jacobi Medical Center as part of …
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This episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Devgan chats with Jessel Taank, New York-based fashion publicist, brand consultant, and cast member of the new Real Housewives of New York City. Jessel holds an impressive resume in the fashion world for her work with Conde Nast International, Stella McCartney, Celine, Victoria Beckham, Michael Kors, Westfield and…
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This episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan welcomes Fortune Dushey. Fortune Dushey is a NYC-based former fashion stylist and blogger behind Fortune Inspired, a curated digital destination that captures Fortune's personal style, health + wellness tips, and travel diaries. In addition to blogging and content creation, Fortune is also a seasoned e…
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This week on Beauty Bosses, Dr. Devgan chats with Dr. Rabia Malik. Dr. Malik is an holistic aesthetic doctor based at The Wellness Clinic in Harrods, London who chooses not to work with injectables and instead specializes in collagen stimulating skin treatments and pigmentation management. Dr. Malik used her expertise to found Skin W1, a skincare l…
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Today on Beauty Bosses, Dr. Devgan chats with Inge Theron. Inge previously was a beauty and wellness columnist for the Financial Times and had a reputation for being a ‘Spa Junkie’. Through her experience with invasive and non-invasive procedures, she founded FaceGym, a facial workout utilizing different massaging techniques and traditional Chinese…
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This week on Beauty Bosses Dr. Devgan chats with Ben Varadi, Director, Chief Creative Officer & Executive VP at Spin Master. Spin Master is the group behind some of your favorite children's toys and franchises including Paw Patrol, Bakugan, Hatchimals, Kinetic Sand and Air Hogs. Ben graduated with his honours business administration degree from Wes…
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This week on Beauty Bosses we welcome Carly Mark, a contemporary artist, writer, and fashion designer. You might be familiar with her line Puppets and Puppets, a label that merges fashion and art, with unconventional pieces that explore storytelling and non-traditional themes. Carly holds an impressive resume in the art and fashion world and was no…
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Today we welcome Claudia Lima-Guinehut, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer of Claire’s to Beauty Bosses. Not just your local ear piercing destination, Claire’s Holdings is a worldwide leader in trendy accessories and fashion products across North America, Europe, the Middle East and South Africa. Claudia has her Bachelor of Sc…
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Global fashion sourcer, Gab Waller, joins me in my New York City office for this week’s episode of Beauty Bosses! Named “the world’s most famous personal shopper” by Forbes, and featured in the New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, and more, Gab has made quite a name for herself in the world of luxury fashion in such a short time. With a stunning …
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A true visionary in the beauty industry and founder of ILIA Beauty, Sasha Plavsic, joined me in my New York City office for this week’s episode of Beauty Bosses! If you're a beauty enthusiast like me, chances are you're already familiar with ILIA's popular and sustainable makeup products. Pioneers in clean beauty, ILIA believes in “Clean, skin-cent…
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Fine jewelry designer Nina Runsdorf joins me in my New York City office for this week’s episode of Beauty Bosses! Nina has had a passion for the industry since she was young, creating her first jewelry collection in the kitchen of her parent’s upstate farm when she was just twelve years old. After working in the fashion industry for several years, …
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Digital marketing maven and former editor-in-chief of PopSugar, Sade Strehlke, joins me in my New York City office for this week’s episode of Beauty Bosses! If you are listening to this podcast, you probably love all things beauty – and if you love all things beauty you are probably already a fan of PopSugar! But for those who might not be familiar…
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Savannah Engel talks Building Brands, Cultivating Communities, and Accidentally Starting Her Own Company
PR It Girl and CEO + Founder of Savi, Savannah Engel, joins me in my New York City office for this week’s episode of Beauty Bosses! Hailing from the Mississippi Delta, Savannah has made a name for herself as an NYC PR powerhouse. After getting her start as an intern for Michael Kors, Savannah moved on to Barneys, then back to Michael Kors, and fina…
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Rachel Apfel Glass, the founder of Glosslab, joins me in my New York City office for the latest episode of Beauty Bosses! Initially working in finance, Rachel sought out to reinvent the manicure experience by creating a nail salon that prioritized hygiene and offered customers a more enjoyable and efficient process. Rachel sits down with me this we…
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Neffatari (Neff) Davis from Inventing Anna joins me in my New York City office for the 100th episode of Beauty Bosses! From working as a concierge at the luxury hotel where she befriended Anna Delvey, to being personally invited by Shonda Rhimes to be a consultant on the Netflix original series Inventing Anna, Neff has launched a career for herself…
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NY-based comedian, sketch writer, and Tik Tok personality Stef Dag joined me in my New York City office for the 99th episode of Beauty Bosses! A 2022 New York Comedy Festival “Creator to Watch” and writer of the popular Vogue series, “Everything You Need to Know”, I met Stef through filming for her upcoming documentary that aims to demystify uncomf…
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Award-winning executive producer, journalist, and president of Mo News Mosheh Oinounou joined me in my New York City office for the latest episode of Beauty Bosses! From Fox News to Bloomberg to CBS, Mosheh is a TV news veteran who launched his own news company, Mo News, in 2020. Mo News was created to curate verified and balanced news and has buil…
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Picture a pile of symbols, then think about hallways and doors. Consider this to be a metaphorical set-up. What's your next big decision? Here, you’re in a hallway—you go through a door. Opening music by Chip Barrow. ©2023 Gail Conrad. All rights reserved. Welcome to my chronicle of adventures, all tales of stepping into the creative unknown. Just …
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Comedian, Creative Director, and self-proclaimed “serial shopper” Courtney Davis joined me in my New York City office for the latest episode of Beauty Bosses! An NYC city girl turned certified Connecticut housewife, Courtney Davis is living the life most only dream of and taking her comedy and style along with her. Courtney sits down with me this w…
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Writer and social media personality Hannah Stella joined me in my New York City office for the official relaunch of Beauty Bosses! From “A day in my life as a New York City housewife” to setting sail on the open seas of the Caribbean, Hannah Stella has done it all and taken her audience along with her. Now back on dry land for a spell, Hannah Stell…
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