Babba C Rivera: Ceremonia Founder and CEO

Tiffany Masterson, the founder of renowned beauty and skincare brand Drunk Elephant, built a skincare empire around her philosophy of ingredient elimination for a total skin reset, avoiding six ingredients she believed were at the root of her skin issues. Since the launch in 2013, Drunk Elephant now offers over 30 products, has signed an exclusive U.S. distribution deal with Sephora, and was acquired by leading global beauty company Shiseido Americas for $845 million dollars—one of the biggest acquisitions for a skincare brand to date. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Masterson’s many career lives—from real estate agent to production assistant to mother of four—led her to extensive ingredient research that not only changed her skin, but also thousands of others.

24 Maj 202156min

If for some reason you don’t know celebrity stylist Sophie Lopez, you definitely know her work. With a client list that includes Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn, Ashley Madekwe, and Yalitza Aparicio, Lopez has an expertise that's coveted within fashion. On this week’s episode, hear how she hustled her way from working in menswear at GQ and freelancing for bands such as Muse to styling dazzling looks for the red carpet and beyond.

19 Maj 202136min

Meena Harris is the ultimate multi-hyphenate. She’s a New York Times Best-Selling Author for her children's book, Kamala and Maya's Big Idea, a highly-esteemed attorney, and the founder of the groundbreaking lifestyle brand Phenomenal. Since its launch in 2016, Harris has evolved the Phenomenal brand into Phenomenal Media and Phenomenal Productions—a female-driven media brand and creative agency that supports underrepresented communities through activism-focused campaigns and products. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Harris's impressive past career at major tech companies like Facebook, Slack, and Uber, combined with her experience as an attorney in consumer protection, data, privacy, and cybersecurity lead her to build her own brand making a positive impact.

17 Maj 202156min

From Hollywood to high fashion, there are few names in the beauty industry that garner as much respect as makeup artist Pati Dubroff. In this episode, Pati takes us through her career—from working with ’90s supermodels including Christy Turlington to photographers Peter Lindberg and Annie Leibovitz to red carpet glam for Margot Robbie and Priyanka Chopra. Plus, find out her expert tips, tricks, and beauty must-haves.

12 Maj 202145min

Vanessa Dew has always loved science (especially when it comes to helping the body’s overall health), which is why there is no surprise she is the co-founder and chief sales officer behind wellness brand Health-Ade Kombucha. Since its launch in 2012 at a local Los Angeles farmers market, Dew has expanded the brand into 35,000 stores, including Whole Foods, Target, and Trader Joe's, with ever-expanding flavors and products. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Dew’s past career at massive pharmaceutical companies—including Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline—led to introducing the nation to the probiotic tea we’ve come to know and love.

10 Maj 202153min

This week, actress and best-selling author Busy Philipps brings us behind the scenes of her new show, the Tina Fey–produced Girls5eva, where she plays one of four members of a girl group making a comeback in their 40s. Philipps dishes on her favorite looks from the show as well as her personal style IRL, including the brands that contribute to her whimsical wardrobe and next-level necklace game.

5 Maj 202134min

Laura Modi, mom, entrepreneur, and CEO and co-founder of Bobbie—the only female-founded and mom-led infant formula company in the United States—is changing the industry for parents and their children for the better. Modi launched Bobbie nationally in January of 2021 and was determined to destigmatize the use of formula, something that 83% of parents will turn to. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Modi’s positions at mega tech companies such as Google and Airbnb equipped her with lifelong lessons that eventually catapulted her into creating the first FDA-approved organic, European-style infant formula the U.S. has ever seen.

3 Maj 202148min

Wayman and Micah are among the most powerful and influential stylists in Hollywood with a client roster including Regina King, Tessa Thompson, Mary J. Blige, and Kiki Layne, and a coveted spot on The Hollywood Reporter’s list of Top 10 Stylists of the Decade. On this week’s episode, Wayman and Micah tell Hillary about their meet-cute at a house party in 2008, how they strategized for Regina King’s stunning awards show season, and some of their favorite looks of all time.

28 Apr 202141min