Explore every episode of the podcast Beauty Talks
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| #08 - The Courage to Start Over with Mimi Koné, Founder of MORÉ - A Talk About Reinvention, Ambition and Knowing When It's Time to Let Go | 05 Oct 2026 | 00:49:24 | |
What does it take to start over — not once, but again and again? Born in Burkina Faso, Mimi Koné’s journey has taken her through France, Geneva, London and now the United States — each chapter shaped by ambition, adaptability and the courage to keep moving forward. After building and running a successful luxury salon for textured hair in London for 10 years, Mimi made the difficult decision to close the business and start again. Today, she is building MORÉ, a science-backed textured haircare brand rooted in expertise, ritual and her heritage. In this episode of Beauty Talks, we discuss the reality of starting over, knowing when to let go of something you’ve built, trusting your intuition, building a brand from scratch, her experience with Sephora Accelerate, and her ambition to turn MORÉ into a global name. A conversation about beauty, ambition, reinvention — and having the courage to begin again. Join the waitlist of MORÉ, launching Spring 2027 : https://morebeaute.com/ | |||
| #07 - The Chemistry of Self-Belief with Flavia Zhamo, Founder of Everyday Chemist & EC Studios. An Energetic and Deeply Inspiring Talk About Resilience, the Hunger to Succeed and Believing in Yourself. | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:50:37 | |
In this episode of Beauty Talks, Elizabet sits down with Flavia Zhamo, founder of Everyday Chemist and EC Studios, for an honest conversation about building a family business and the self-belief required to build a beauty brand from the ground up. Born in Albania and raised in Toronto, Flavia shares how her experience as an immigrant shaped her identity, ambition and determination to create something of her own. They revisit the story of Lip Grease—a product originally formulated by her mother, a cosmetic chemical engineer, when Accutane left Flavia’s lips extremely dry—and how this personal solution eventually became the hero product of Everyday Chemist. Together, they go behind the scenes of product development, from sourcing ingredients and formulating in small batches to navigating regulations and challenging the beauty industry’s fear of chemicals. Above all, this is a conversation about trusting your gut, continuing when the results are not yet visible, and holding on to the question that keeps Flavia moving forward: “Why not us?”.
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| #06 - The New Recipe for Desirability with Guillaume Ventura, Marketing Director at Kama Ayurveda. A talk about transparency, efficacy, practicality and the new meaning of premium beauty. | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:59:54 | |
What makes a beauty product truly premium today? Is it its price, its performance, the emotions it creates—or its ability to fit seamlessly into our lives? In this episode of Beauty Talks, Elizabet sits down with Guillaume Ventura, Marketing Director at Kama Ayurveda and one of the most influential voices in beauty on LinkedIn. Together, they explore the three forces Guillaume believes are reshaping desirability in beauty: emotion, efficacy and practicality. They discuss the polarization between accessible and ultra-premium beauty, what truly justifies paying a premium across different categories, and why brands need to make their expertise and performance increasingly visible. From his first beauty memory to the story behind his LinkedIn presence, Guillaume shares a sharp and generous perspective on the industry—along with powerful advice for young talent: be curious, challenge what you see and become someone who can trigger meaningful discussion. A deep conversation about the new rules of desirability and what it will take for beauty brands to remain relevant tomorrow. | |||
| #05 - The Art of the Invisible with Morgane Bouizem, Marketing Director at L’Artisan Parfumeur. A deep talk about creation, intuition and presence. | 20 May 2026 | 00:44:48 | |
In this episode of Beauty Talks, Elizabet hosts Morgane Bouizem, Marketing Director at L'Artisan Parfumeur. From philosophy to craftsmanship, Morgane shares a deep and thoughtful perspective on Beauty not just as an industry and products, but as an experience of intuition, presence and truth. Together, they explore fragrance as an invisible form of art, the idea of “craftsmanship in thought”, the role of creativity in a fast-moving world and what it truly means to be present in our everyday lives. A poetic and reflective conversation inviting us to slow down, reconnect with ourselves and experience Beauty beyond the visible. | |||
| #04 - Going Rogue to Pave Your Own Way With Julia Noh, Founder of POOM Agency : A Talk About Entrepreneurship, Cultural Relevancy and Building Legacy in Beauty | 13 May 2026 | 00:48:41 | |
In Episode #04 of Beauty Talks, Elizabet is joined by Julia Noh, Founder of POOM Agency. After building her career within global beauty brands, Julia took a leap into entrepreneurship — launching her own agency in Korea and now developing her own beauty brand at the intersection of culture, innovation, and lifestyle. Growing up in Australia with a Korean background, Julia shares her perspective on beauty as a bridge between worlds and how cultural relevancy is redefining the future of the industry. A conversation full of honesty, ambition, and insight into what really happens behind the scenes of the beauty industry. | |||
| #03 - The New Rules of Fragrance Creation with Carlos Soler, Marketing Director Rabanne - A Talk About Finding Your Own Path, Communities and Consumer Power | 06 May 2026 | 00:37:15 | |
In Episode #3 of Beauty Talks, Elizabet is joined by Carlos Soler - Marketing Director at Rabanne Beauty. Carlos' path to Beauty is anything but conventional - from veterinary school to leading the development of one of the industry's most powerful Fragrance brands, he shares how curiosity, patience and embracing a non-linear path is an advantage in his day to day. From TikTok’s impact to the rise of authenticity, community, and new consumer expectations, this episode is about exploring what it takes to build meaningful brands — and what is next for fragrance. | |||
| #02 - The Power of Duality with Roger Dupé, Founder of Melyon : A Talk About Belonging, Creativity and Authenticity | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:32:08 | |
In this episode of Beauty Talks, Elizabet is joined by Roger Dupé, Founder of Melyon. After a career in Fashion alongside some of the most renowned names within the industry, Roger decided to create Melyon - a brand that is redefining what inclusive skincare means. Inspired by his West African roots and his Swedish upbringing, Roger's authentic approach on reshaping modern skincare is both distinctive and deeply personal. | |||
| #01 - Beauty Beyond the Surface With Grace Oh, CMO of Neal's Yard Remedies : A Talk About Identity, Culture and Conscious Leadership | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:36:59 | |
In this episode of Beauty Talks, Elizabet is joined by Grace Oh, Chief Marketing Officer of Neal's Yard Remedies. With 18+ years of experience across global Beauty brands, Grace shares her perspective on what Beauty truly means today. From identity and culture to leadership and decision-making, we explore how the industry is evolving beyond products, and what it takes to build a meaningful career in Beauty. | |||
| #00 - Welcome to Beauty Talks! | 12 Apr 2026 | 00:01:44 | |
Welcome to Season 1 of Beauty Talks - the podcast that reveals the secrets and trends of the Beauty industry from the inside out. Beauty Talks is hosted by Elizabet Aleksieva, a decade-long industry insider, driven by passion for the Beauty world and the stories of the people who shape it. As of April 22nd, join us every Wednesday to unwrap the trends and challenges of the industry and stories of both entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. Follow the link to subscribe to the podcast | |||