Beauty and the Brand
‘Beauty and the Brand,’ is the ultimate podcast for beauty, health, and wellness entrepreneurs! Hosted by Aggie Burnett, a seasoned beauty industry expert, former Glamour Beauty Editor, and founder of a successful indie fragrance brand, this podcast is your go-to resource for launching, growing, and scaling legacy brands that stand the test of time.
Join Aggie as she shares her wealth of knowledge from over 15 years in the industry, offering actionable strategies and deep dives into the latest industry trends, alongside insights from a diverse range of guests, including top advisors, marketing experts, successful beauty founders, and product development specialists. Each episode provides practical, step-by-step advice for building a thriving beauty brand, insights into industry shifts and new strategies that are working today, and inspiring stories from successful founders who started just like you!
"Beauty and the Brand" is more than just a podcast; it's a movement to inspire women to live a chainless life, embrace expansive thinking, and achieve their wildest dreams. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, you'll walk away with pages of notes, ready to take action and transform your business.
This podcast is brought to you by AB Creative, a consultancy firm and educational platform dedicated to helping beauty brands succeed. For more resources, workshops, and personalized guidance, visit AB Creative NYC.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 55
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
How Sudz Cauldron Uses Email as Its #1 Marketing Conversion Driver (And How You Can Use It Too)
In this episode of Beauty and the Brand, host Aggie Burnett sits down with Olivia Sanchez, founder of Sudz Cauldron, to unpack how a self-funded Latina entrepreneur transformed her haircare business …
How C2C Helped Becky Reach a Six-Figure Annual Run Rate in Just 60 Days | with Becky Williams
When Becky Williams first launched her skincare brand, mil USOS, she marketed broadly to “active people.” The result? Silence. Everything changed after joining C2C. By focusing entirely on her own co…
How Hayven by Leah Reached a 1.95% Conversion Rate in Just 90 Days Leah Hacker
In this episode of The Beauty and the Brand Podcast, licensed aesthetician and founder Leah Hacker shares how she built Hayven by Leah, a clean beauty brand designed for sensitive skin and busy women…
(REPLAY) Pitch Like a Pro: PR Tips Beauty Founders Can Use Today with Gloria Chou
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by PR—unsure where to start, convinced you need connections or a hefty budget—this episode will flip that belief on its head. PR strategist and host of the Small Busin…
The $5 Million Question: How to Create Beauty Products That Set the Standard with Holly Moore
In this episode of Beauty and the Brand, award-winning product developer and founder of The Ingredientist, Holly Moore, shares what she would create if handed $5 million to launch her dream beauty br…
Not Every Founder Wants to Scale Big: Kathryn Paves on Building a Healthy $5M Beauty Business
What does it really take to grow a beauty brand from the ground up into a $20M+ global powerhouse? In this episode, Aggie Burnett sits down with Kathryn Paves—co-founder of Areum Ventures, brand stra…
The Sephora-Ready Checklist Every Beauty Founder Needs with Jennifer Ritter
Jennifer Ritter, Founder of JSRANDCOINC pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to develop standout products and scale a beauty brand built for longevity—not just virality. From clean reformul…
The $6M Clean Beauty Exit That Nearly Broke Me: Trina Felber’s Story
What happens when a nurse anesthetist turns personal tragedy into a $6M clean beauty movement? In this powerful episode, Trina Felber, founder of Primal Life Organics, shares how a miscarriage sparke…
From 2% to 6%: The Positioning Shift That Transformed Miss Organics with Anna Gecheva
What happens when “clean beauty” isn’t enough? In this episode, Aggie sits down with Anna Gecheva, founder of Miss Organics, to unpack how a single positioning shift turned a generic brand into a cle…
(Replay) Track These 3 Numbers to Grow Smarter and Avoid Inventory Nightmares with Danielle Monogue
What if I told you that selling fewer units could actually make you more money?
In this episode of Beauty and the Brand, I’m joined by Danielle Monogue—former corporate retail exec and now founder of …
Positioned to Win: How to Craft a Beauty Brand with Staying Power with Rachel Roberts Mattox
Ever wonder why some brands thrive for years while others disappear overnight? It’s never just about looking pretty — it’s about what’s underneath the surface. Aggie Burnett sits down with brand stra…
The Email List Growth Playbook for Time-Starved Founders with Leah Hacker
What if the secret to growing your beauty brand wasn’t more hours or money—but knowing exactly where to focus? This founder figured it out, and it changed everything. In this episode of Beauty and th…
Artistry Meets Entrepreneurship: The Making of Jenn of Arch with Jenepher Reynolds
Aggie sits down with beauty entrepreneur and makeup artist Jenepher Reynolds, the founder of Jenn of Arch. From her 12-year-old self erasing eyebrows off Vogue covers to building a brand rooted in ar…
Track These 3 Numbers to Grow Smarter and Avoid Inventory Nightmares with Danielle Monogue
What if I told you that selling fewer units could actually make you more money?
In this episode of Beauty and the Brand, I’m joined by Danielle Monogue—former corporate retail exec and now founder of …
Pitch Like a Pro: PR Tips Beauty Founders Can Use Today with Gloria Chou
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by PR—unsure where to start, convinced you need connections or a hefty budget—this episode will flip that belief on its head. PR strategist and host of the Small Busin…
3 Moves That Turned a Struggling Brand Into a 100% Year-Over-Year Growth Machine with Marissa Rodriguez
What if you didn’t have to choose between scaling a wildly successful eCommerce brand and living life on your terms? In this episode, Aggie Burnett sits down with Marissa Rodriguez—former COO turned …
How This Anti-Aging Spa Founder Turned Failures Into a Thriving NYC Business with Dorota Wallace
Aggie sits down with Dorota Wallace, founder of Berry Blonde Spa, to explore how she transformed an $800 rented room into one of Manhattan’s most trusted luxury anti-aging spas—with zero outside fund…
C2C Member Shares the 3 Secrets to Scaling Your Beauty Brand—From a Hairdresser Who Cracked the Retail Code with Gloria Edge
What happens when a former punk band manager turned salon owner decides to rewrite the rules of salon retail? You get Gloria Edge—founder of SITCH Haircare and Edge Academy. In this episode, Gloria s…
How Dermazen Grew from a DIY Serum to Nearly 8 Figures by Overdelivering to Their Niche
What if the secret to an iconic beauty brand lies in a Reddit post, a few failed experiments, and a relentless drive to serve a community?
In this episode of Beauty and the Brand, Aggie sits down with…
Hot Seat with Aggie: From Zero to 70 Retailers — Scaling a Sustainable Skincare Brand Fast with Tuna Ziver Yoney
What does it really take to skyrocket your beauty brand’s wholesale growth in just a few months?
In today’s Hot Seat episode, Aggie sits down with Tuna Ziver Yoney, founder of Ziver Organiques, to unp…