If you've ever encountered anxiety, imposter syndrome, or burnout, you're not alone. Two years ago, becoming a dad flipped my world upside down. No matter how much I prepared, nothing could brace me for the chaos that followed, both at home and in my career. But in the struggle, I found a new obsession, leveraging every minute, every ounce of energy to achieve more with less. Who better to gain perspective and insight from than those who are doing it themselves? In the episodes to follow, I' ...
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Co-hosts and longtime beauty journalists Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan give their perspective on all things makeup, skincare, and wellness at the intersection of pop culture and entertainment. Experts in the field and friends IRL, they pull back the curtain on trends, treatments and popular products — all the things you're likely searching or watching on TikTok. (They'd know — they've spent 10 years creating and optimizing editorial content for mainstream digital beauty publishers.) Tuesday ep ...
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This is the reincarnation of Ken Burrell's Pragmatic PMOCast, perfect for listening on your commute. To start with, this will be the home to soundtracks from an existing video series (so please don't be surprised by the use of the word "video" on an audio-only podcast!). In due course and if people want it, it may also include podcast-specific content.
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Tune out the noise – and tune in to TEKTOK, a digital supply chain podcast connecting you to the information and inspiration you need to transform your business and drive supply chain success. Trade risky inventory for valuable insights as you join host Karin Bursa, the 2020 Supply Chain Pro to Know of the Year, for this podcast powered by Supply Chain Now. With more than 25 years of supply chain experience (and the scars to prove it), Karin has the heart of a teacher and has helped nearly 1 ...
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7 youths will share their perspectives on socioeconomic and legal issues that plague the Caribbean region.
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The Rock Star Autobiography Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast for music lovers by music's two biggest fans, Christian and Martha. Join them as they review autobiographies by the greatest and most famous musicians in history, and hear them share their candid insights into the musicians behind them.
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Get ready to meet your new favorite follow. Amanda McCants is a hilarious (and gorgeous) influencer and actor. Today, she joins us in studio to share her journey to online stardom, how she developed her one-of-a-kind voice, and what it takes to create her viral skits. Amanda reveals her favorite LA beauty spots, how an autoimmune response from Covi…
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In this episode, we sit down with Basma Hameed, the inspiring founder of Basma Beauty. After suffering third-degree burns as a child, Hameed turned her personal challenges into a passion for helping others with scars, leading her to open a specialized clinic in Toronto and Beverly Hills and then launch her very own beauty brand. We discuss her jour…
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Reviewing Allure’s Best of Beauty List. Plus: Are Beauty Brands Really Greenwashing Worse Than Fashion? Our Thoughts
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Allure’s annual Best of Beauty list is out! Kirbie and Sara review (some of) the over 300+ list of winners across the categories, including best sheer lipstick to best detergent (yes, there’s even a category for detergent!) We know that the beauty industry is working to be more sustainable, but are they more talk than walk? We unpack a new report f…
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Welcome to Scales of Success, a podcast for anyone dealing with anxiety, imposter syndrome, or burnout. Host shares his personal experience of becoming a dad and navigating chaos at home and in his career. The show features conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, and founders who share their journeys of overcoming challenges and scaling their ac…
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#2 - From Broken to Better: Lessons on Leadership and Life with Michael Kurland
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Have you ever faced tough times and wondered how to turn them into success? In this inspiring episode, host Marcus Arredondo chats with Michael Kurland, who shares how his struggles, like divorce and losing his job, became the push he needed to rebuild his life and career. He reveals vital lessons from his book 13 Ways Not to Fail at Life and Leade…
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#4 - Backlash to Breakthroughs: Lessons from Homeless Hotspots and More with Saneel Radia
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What happens when a bold idea stirs up public attention? In this episode, host Marcus Arredondo talks with Saneel Radia about his leadership journey and the lessons he learned from the "Homeless Hotspots" project, which aimed to help people experiencing homelessness but faced significant criticism. Saneel shares how empathy, resilience, and playing…
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#3 - Choosing Entrepreneurship Over Stability: The Relentless Pursuit of Success with Tyler Kastelberg
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When is the right time to jump into entrepreneurship? In this episode, host Marcus Arredondo talks with Tyler Kastelberg, a former Wall Street pro turned real estate entrepreneur. Tyler opens up about how personal struggles and financial goals led him to create Bullpen, a thriving real estate consulting company. He also shares how overcoming challe…
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#1 - The Aging Journey: Family, Memory Care, and Resilience with Francis LeGasse
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to care for a loved one facing dementia or Parkinson’s? In today’s episode, host Marcus Arredondo connects with Francis Lagasse, co-founder of Assured Assisted Living, who shares his personal story of caring for aging family members and offers practical advice on improving elder care. From the emotional challen…
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The “Pretty Person” Problem, Extending Our Healthspan, & An Olsen Twins-Inspired Missed-Continued
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On today's episode, Kirbie and Sara share their learnings from an enlightening trip to Stanford's Longevity Institute with Estée Lauder and dive deep into the difference between lifespan and healthspan—how long we live versus how well we live. They also tackle the "Pretty Person Problem," unpacking the complexities of beauty privilege and its unexp…
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What’s the best dry shampoo these days? How do we really feel about ingestible collagen? And what products do we think cannot be duped? Kirbie and Sara answer our Glamgelenos’ latest inquiries from our Slack Channel. We also announce some very exciting news about Beautycon, including who we’ll be chatting with as our guest on Saturday, November 2. …
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Happy Haunting Season! We’re kicking off the month with some of the spookiest stories from the beauty community. From a blush that claims to be universal but looks ghostly to an influencer who had an unwelcome visitor in her hotel room while she was sleeping, there’s a lot to keep you up at night. Watch our episodes! GlossAngelesPod.com CALL or TEX…
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Pati Dubroff on Working with Margot Robbie and Cindy Crawford, and What She’d Never Do as a Makeup Artist
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Pati Dubroff is one of the most in-demand makeup artists of our time. Getting her start taking side jobs at MTV's House of Style to assisting Francois Nars, Pati always envisioned herself making up faces. From Margot Robbie to Cindy Crawford, she's adored by stars and brands alike. She's currently a Chanel makeup artist — a coveted job — and in the…
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Several big news items to discuss this week: we’re hosting a live episode of the pod at Beautycon this year! And we’ve got a discount code on tickets. Use GLOSSPOD for 25% off! We’ll be announcing our special guest next week. Cassandra Grey bought back Violet Grey after Farfetch acquired it (and shortly after dissolved their beauty sector). We dive…
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It’s an Amazon surprise! We kick off the episode by reviewing some of the most viral Amazon beauty finds including the buzzy TirTir cushion foundation and a collagen sheet mask that’s supposed to transform your skin overnight. Sabrina Carpenter and her hair have officially been spoken for — we discuss the major haircare brand that’s secured the “Ta…
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Rose Siard of Rose and Ben Shares How She Can Make Any Product Work For You and Why She Swatches Eyeshadow on Her Face
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Rose Siard (@RoseandBen) is known for her great makeup tips and face swatches — her content is both useful and a feast for the eyes. She joins us in-studio to share how she became a makeup educator, why she started swatching eyeshadows on her face, share an exclusive new Rose and Ben Beauty launch, and share exactly what happened when she reviewed …
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Wende Zomnir is someone we consider a beauty titan on Gloss Angeles: she co-founded the longstanding cosmetics brand Urban Decay in the '90s, and after selling to L'Oreal and leaving the brand herself, she launched another one: inspired by her passion for the beach, surfing and sustainability, Caliray was born, Wende has a wealth of knowledge about…
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Passort Photo Problems, How Rhode Made Good on an Issue With Their Pocket Blush, Plus Fall Beauty Trends According to Pinterest
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Is your passport photo too hot? If it is, you might be stopped by TSA during your next international adventure. Kirbie and Sara are discussing why so many people have been having security issues due to their gorgeous pics. We’re also covering the latest shade range drama, which fortunately has a happy ending: Golloria’s review of the Rhode Pocket B…
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Are you even a beauty brand in 2024 if you haven’t launched a powder? That’s how it seems lately when you walk into any Sephora or Ulta. However, this explosion of new powders may be the reason why one beloved product has suddenly changed its formula. The powder in question? Givenchy’s Prisme Libre. Kirbie and Sara test the OG version versus the ne…
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What is "Wildcrafted" Skincare? Alpyn Beauty's Kendra Kolb Butler Shares Why Her Products are Truly Unique
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Thank you Alpyn Beauty for partnering with us on this episode! Have you heard of "wildcrafting" in the beauty world? If you have, it's likely due to Alpyn Beauty. The methodology is starting to catch fire within the industry, so we wanted to have Alpyn's founder Kendra Kolb Butler on the podcast to share everything you need to know about the term, …
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We’re back with another update on Blake Lively, but this time, we’re not just talking about her new haircare brand Blake Brown: we’re discussing the drama surrounding her new movie ‘It Ends With Us’ and co-star Justin Baldoni. Kirbie breaks down the TikTok theories. In the last year, we’ve seen so many celebrity haircare brands launch, from Beyoncé…
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If you've been on TikTok, you've likely seen many videos of people traveling from all over the world to Turkey to participate in their abundance of medical tourism. Kirbie and Sara recently discovered several people they knew — men, in particular — had traveled overseas to get a hair transplant, and they knew it had to be discussed on the pod. Join…
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Why Black-Founded Brands are "Quietly Closing" in 2024 with Oui the People Founder Karen Young
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Your favorite Black-owned brand may quietly close this year — that's what Oui the People founder Karen Young shared with her followers a few weeks ago. In 2020, the beauty industry underwent a revolution of sorts. Black-owned brands became a much-needed albeit long overdue priority. Movements like Pull Up For Change encouraged brands to share what …
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What’s up with YSL Beauty’s PR? There’s something fishy going on over on Threads, according to Kirbie, and she’s determined to get to the bottom of it. Ulta Beauty Collection is getting a new look and more SKUs! We share our thoughts on the makeover and who it’s made for. And just like last year, we’re giving our mid-year report where we share the …
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Blake Lively is tossing her hat — or should we say hair — into the celebrity beauty brand ring, Glams. We discuss whether this foray into hair makes sense for the actor and if we’re excited about it or not. We’re also chatting about the resurrection of Urban Decay’s formerly discontinued Naked palette AND Tweezerman’s latest collaboration with the …
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Gen Z’s Favorite Beauty Influencer Katie Fang On The Best Makeup at Sephora & How Brands Should Sell to the Younger Generations
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Gen Z’s favorite beauty content creator Katie Fang is our guest today! The 18-year-old TikTok star has taken over all our FYPs with her fun, honest, and relatable beauty tutorials. She has over five million followers on TikTok, 453,000 on Instagram, and 207,000 subscribers on YouTube. Needless to say, she’s highly influential, especially when it co…
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This week, we're answering your questions from Slack! What's the best sunscreen to wear to the beach? How can you get affordable treatments like facials and injectables? And why are we seeing price hikes on our favorite products — and is it corporate greed or something else? We dive into all of it. Then, we're introducing a new segment: Misscontinu…
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Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Beauty Secrets Revealed (and More BTS of the Show) With Victoria Kalina
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Who isn't obsessed with America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Netflix? Kirbie and Sara went nuts over the seven episode docuseries and fell in love with legacy cheerleader Victoria Kalina. Victoria's vulnerability and personality made her a star of the series — and fair warning, if you haven't watched, there will be spoilers in toda…
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Scentbird's Founder and Her Problematic Spritual Teachings and Why Kirbie Isn't So Sure About Augustinus Bader
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What if we told you a certain founder has claimed the cure for cancer is aligning with your life's purpose and also claims Hitler wasn't evil? Those are just a few truly mind-boggling topics Scentbird's CEO and Founder has been posting about on Youtube. Kirbie and Sara dive into the problematic nature of it all (to say the least). But first, we sha…
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