The first time I met Divya Alter was by pure coincidence. An important lunch meeting prompted me to search for a vegan cuisine spot in New York’s East Village. We ended up at Divya’s Kitchen. Once you get out of the street, past other diners and settle in, you realize this is unlike any other…
Category: Interviews
Cultivated Beauty, Get To Know Pure Mana Hawaii
If we learned anything from this year’s beauty talks and discoveries, it is that the green beauty industry still has a long way to go. Finding a truly ethical and organic brand is like finding a needle in a haystack. If there is one farm to face skincare brand that should be celebrated this year,…
Talking With Jillian Wright, Indie Beauty Expo’s Co-Founder
Jillian Wright is the kind of fairy godmother clean beauty brand entrepreneurs needed. The idea for the Indie Beauty Expo was born out of necessity and came into fruition in order to fill a gap in the beauty industry. The expo has made its debut in 2015 and has shown no signs of slowing down….
Man Shop, Consigliere, Is the First Shop in NYC Devoted To Men’s Skincare
New York’s beauty industry has had many firsts, but have you ever seen a shop strictly aimed towards men’s skincare? The newly re-branded The Lodge is now Consigliere – a man shop focused on skincare education and beautification of men. A good number of spa boutiques and department stores attempt to reach out to men…
Affordable Art Fair: Where Contemporary Art Thrives
New York’s Affordable Art Fair holds a special place in my heart. It is one of the first art fairs I attended as a Fine Arts student. Engulfing myself into what the fair had to offer opened my eyes to a larger contemporary art community and creativity from around the world. The fair is known…
Talking Inner & Outer Beauty with Planted In Beauty Founders
The first time I met Lynne Florio and Renee Tavoularis we decided on a lunch at Divya’s Kitchen, an East Village vegan restaurant that serves Ayurvedic cuisine. I knew my philosophy on skincare matched up with their own as soon as they started a discussion on certifications. After years of working for a high-end skincare…
Self-Care Insiders: Life of a Startup CEO & Ayurvedic Rituals
Stop, take time to taste, smell, feel and be in the moment. I believe in taking a healthy time-out for your wellbeing and so does the person in our next “Self-Care Insider” story. Shadoh Punnapuzha is the Founder of Taïla Skincare. She left her career in private equity finance in order to take on the world of…
The Power of Ayurveda: Get To Know The Founder and Wisdom Behind Taïla Skincare
Growing up with age-old wisdom has its benefits. The Founder of Taïla Skincare, Shadoh Punnapuzha, is proving that when you combine the power of Ayurveda and science, you get divine results. I set my eyes on Shadoh’s line of products at New York’s Indie Beauty Expo. Taïla’s harmonious booth beautifully displayed products in a comfortable…
American Spa’s Julie Keller Callaghan is Leading The Women In Wellness Empowerment Movement
“I believe in abundance – one woman’s success does not and should not take away from another’s—any woman’s success is only good for us all.” Empowered women empower other women, who then go on to empower the world. The American Spa’s Women in Wellness Leadership Conference proves that the road to success is paved with…
Self-Care Insiders: Wellness, Yoga & Skincare Wisdom from Matthew Milèo
The Self-Care Insiders started with the idea of gathering intimate wisdom from clean living and wellness advocates. Sharing ideas from successful leaders and putting them in one place, that you can tap into at any time, is a powerful resource for anyone looking to start or enrich their own wellness journey. Matthew Milèo was one…
Self-Care Insiders: Talking Skincare & Winter Wellness With Maya Crothers, Founder of CIRCCELL
Self-care is medicine for the soul. It always has been, it was just not labeled as such. We perform intimate rituals, whisper loving words, scribble in our journals and when needed, we grab the bull by the horns in order to feel healthy and well. This is a “Self-Care Insiders” series. It is a reminder…
Talking Wellness & Natural Makeup with Gabriel De Santino, CEO and Founder of Gabriel Cosmetics
The natural and organic beauty industry is growing rapidly. According to Insider’s Guide to Spas reporting, it is projected to reach $25 billion+ by 2025. Brands big and small are jumping on the bandwagon to become part of the clean beauty revolution. Natural beauty is no longer just for spa goers, herbalists and those in the know….
