Michelle Phan: Ipsy and Em Cosmetics Founder and the Original Beauty Influencer
Michelle Phan is a beauty powerhouse. She is the co-founder of Ipsy (a monthly subscription service that became the world’s largest beauty community), the founder of Em Cosmetics, and one of the first beauty digital influencers who—dare we say—created the first-ever YouTube makeup tutorial. Over the last decade, Phan has garnered a global community of over 10 million followers, has amassed over one billion views, and has created more than 350 videos. Today, Phan also educates her loyal community of followers within quite a different space altogether: cryptocurrency. Through her studying of the crypto industry, she draws parallels between the decentralization of power and the decentralization of content that launched her YouTube career. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Phan paved the way for an entire generation of beauty creators to come while reinventing herself time and again.
30 Elo 202155min
Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Jason Rembert Talks Styling Issa Rae and His Fall Collection for Aliétte
Stylist and designer Jason Rembert is the creative mastermind behind the looks on clients like Issa Rae, Mary J. Blige, and Lizzo and the stunning luxury ready-to-wear collections for his own line, Aliétte, which has been worn by Cardi B and Miley Cyrus. In this episode, Jason brings us inside his creative inspirations and process, shares his views on the responsibility to bring others up within the industry, and discusses his current obsessions in fashion. Plus, he's providing an inside look at his fall collection.
25 Elo 202159min
Afton Vechery: Modern Fertility CEO and Co-Founder
Afton Vechery is the co-founder and CEO of Modern Fertility, an innovative healthcare company making personalized fertility information and support accessible to women everywhere. Vechery founded the company in 2017, and just this year, it was valued at $225 million during an acquisition by telehealth company Ro. It’s no surprise that prior to creating the brand, Vechery began her career in healthcare private equity, where she learned of the outdated practices and predatory pricing models within the booming fertility healthcare sector. She then went on to work in strategic operations at various health tech startups and, most recently, ran the consumer-tools division at 23andMe. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Vechery drew inspiration from her past careers to build a brand that would greatly change the women’s health industry forever.
23 Elo 20211h 8min
Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Trends Our Editors Are Wearing This Fall, Including New Who What Wear Collection
Editor in Chief Kat Collings returns to the pod alongside Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen and Market Director Bobby Schuessler to talk everything fall trends, including what they’re looking to try, the items they’re planning to buy, and the unexpected trends making the biggest comeback. Plus, the team dishes on everything behind our editor-led, thoughtfully designed, brand-new line of ready-to-wear pieces, Who What Wear Collection, that's available to shop now at whowhatwearcollection.com.
18 Elo 202137min
Sasha Plavsic: Ilia Beauty Founder and Chief Creative Officer
In founding clean skin-centric beauty line Ilia ten years ago, Sasha Plavsic was way ahead of the industry in what would become known as “clean beauty.” The brand began with a lip balm that was safe, effective, and natural and has since expanded into a full range of complexion formulas that consistently win beauty awards and put the brand in the top three growing brands at Sephora. But before Plavsic set out to create the change she wanted to see in the industry, she worked in branding for an eyewear retailer, an aromatherapy company, Saje Natural Wellness, and Urban Decay. On this episode, find out how Plavsic made the leap to start her own brand and how she continues to push the beauty industry forward.
16 Elo 202157min
Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Sydney Sweeney on Her Acting and Producing Career, Favorite Fashion Moments, and Surprising Hobby
This week, Director of Content Strategy and Senior Managing Editor Drew Elovitz is back on the show to bring us behind the scenes of our August cover shoot with actress Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria, The White Lotus). Sydney dives deep into her process of preparing for a role, the book-to-screen development of her first production project starring Halsey, the upcoming The Players Club, and her unexpected hobby of rebuilding classic cars.
11 Elo 202135min
Shiza Shahid: Our Place Co-Founder and Co-CEO
In 2019, a chic and relatable new cookware company emerged, and soon the multitasking Always Pan dominated our Instagram feeds. Enter: Our Place. Co-founder and co-CEO Shiza Shahid built the brand with the mission of bringing people together through the power of home-cooking rooted in the modern multiethnic American kitchen. But before Shahid launched the beloved brand, her career path looked quite different. Out of school, she worked as a business analyst in Dubai before co-founding the Malala Fund and starting NOW Ventures to help support other mission-driven startups. On this episode, find out how Shahid’s former careers led her to create a mission-driven e-commerce brand that’s created not only celebrated products, but also a community.
9 Elo 202157min
Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Karla Welch on Styling Justin Bieber and Ending Period Poverty
Karla Welch is a force to be reckoned with. She’s the founder of beloved classics brand X Karla, period underwear line Period by The Period Company, and most recently, the styling app Wishi. Also known for her impeccable body of work styling longtime clients Justin Bieber, Sarah Paulson, Tracee Ellis Ross, and many more, there is simply no stopping Karla Welch. Tune in to hear from a true talent who is equal parts progressive thought leader and fashion visionary.
4 Elo 202138min
