Glam & Grow - Beauty Business Podcast

Vacation has completely redefined what modern sun care can look and feel like, transforming sunscreen from a daily obligation into a product people genuinely look forward to using. The brand has built a cult following by pairing high-performance SPF formulations with nostalgic branding, elevated sensorial experiences, and a playful approach that has made daily sunscreen application more enjoyable. Dr. Elizabeth Hale serves as Chief Medical Advisor to Vacation, helping guide the brand's science-backed approach to sun protection and product development. Beyond her work with Vacation, Dr. Hale is a board-certified dermatologist, Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center, and Senior Vice President of The Skin Cancer Foundation. Her expertise has helped reinforce Vacation's commitment to creating effective SPF products that consumers are excited to incorporate into their daily routines. Together, Vacation's innovative brand vision and Dr. Hale's medical leadership have helped make daily sun protection feel more approachable, engaging, and relevant than ever.

In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Hale also discusses:

The deadly tanning trend making a terrifying comeback

Why you need sunscreen even on cloudy days

The one sunscreen habit that can help protect your skin

Why dermatologists say skin checks are the best anti-aging habit

How Vacation's Classic Whip SPF 50 became a viral sensation

Why it's never too late to protect your skin from skin cancer

We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Dr. Elizabeth Hale's journey and the growth of Vacation. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more.

Be sure to check out Vacation at www.vacation.inc and on Instagram at @vacationinc

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Tubby Todd was founded in 2014 by Andrea Faulkner Williams and her husband, Brian Todd, after their family struggled with sensitive skin, dryness, and eczema. Frustrated by the lack of clean, effective products they felt comfortable using on their four children, Andrea turned her search into a mission to create gentle skincare solutions that truly worked for families. From that first product, Tubby Todd has grown into a full line of plant-based body care essentials trusted by families dealing with concerns like eczema, baby acne, drool rash, and dry skin. Built through authentic storytelling and a strong community of “TT Mamas,” Tubby Todd continues to grow without celebrity investors or massive advertising budgets, instead relying on the trust of its customers. Today, the brand serves more than 2 million families and continues to expand its reach, becoming one of the leading names in baby skincare while staying rooted in Andrea’s original mission: creating safe, effective products she would use on her own children.

In this episode, Andrea also discusses:

Starting Tubby Todd With Her Husband and the Story Behind the Name

How Her Child’s Eczema Inspired Their First Formula

The Early Days of Influencer Marketing and Mommy Bloggers

Camp Tubby Todd and Giving Back to Families

Becoming the #1 Baby Skincare Brand at Target

Why Human Connection Still Matters in Customer Service

Lessons From Scaling a Community-First Brand

We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Andrea's journey and the growth of Tubby Todd. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more.

Be sure to check out Tubby Todd at www.tubbytodd.com and on Instagram at @tubbytodd

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Apothékary is a modern wellness company rooted in Japanese herbal tradition and designed to

replace synthetic quick fixes with targeted, plant-based remedies. Founded by Wall Street

alum-turned-entrepreneur Shizu Okusa, the brand was born from a personal shift toward

balance, ancestral wisdom, and root-cause healing. Apothékary bridges 5,000 years of

Japanese herbal medicine with contemporary bioavailability science to create clean, clinically

informed tinctures. Rather than one-off supplements, its formulas are designed as a 24-hour

ritual system supporting the body from morning to night with intentional, functional blends. The

brand sits at the intersection of ritual and results, turning daily wellness into a consistent,

structured practice rather than a reactive habit. What sets Apothékary apart is its commitment to

both heritage and evidence, pairing centuries of traditional use with emerging clinical research

and in-house studies. The result is a category-defining approach to herbal wellness that feels

both deeply ancestral and distinctly modern.

In this episode, Shizu also discusses:

Japanese Longevity Secrets

Why Liquid Tinctures Beat Pills With 98% Absorption

How TikTok Shop and 15,000 Affiliates Generate $1M a Month

Unlock Better Sleep by Taking Supplements on an Empty Stomach

The Two-Times Rule for Raising Capital

Why They Sell One BlueBurn Every 90 Seconds

We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Shizu's journey and the growth

of Apothekary. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth

conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more.

Be sure to check out Apothekary at www.apothekary.com and on Instagram at @apothekary

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revenue driver.

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Dr. Nayan Patel is the founder of Auro Wellness, a science-driven health and skincare brand focused on advancing wellness through innovative topical delivery technologies. A pharmacist for more than 30 years and an adjunct faculty member at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Dr. Patel is internationally recognized for his expertise in glutathione, ingredient science, and healthy aging. After 14 years of research and development, Auro Wellness launched its patented sub-nano absorption technology, designed to improve the delivery and effectiveness of active ingredients. The brand's breakthrough product, Glutaryl™, is the first topical glutathione formula developed to provide systemic wellness benefits through skin absorption. Auro has since expanded into skincare, leveraging its patented technology to deliver antioxidants and peptides deeper into the skin for clinically proven results. Its Copper Tri-Peptide Serum reflects the growing shift toward science-backed skincare focused on repair, resilience, and skin longevity. Through Auro Wellness, Dr. Patel continues to bridge pharmaceutical science and beauty innovation to help consumers achieve healthier aging from the inside out.

In this episode, Dr. Patel also discusses:

Why copper peptides are emerging as a hero ingredient in modern skincare

Why longevity should be the goal—not just treating symptoms with drugs

The science behind why the aging process begins as early as age 25

What 14 years of research revealed about glutathione and cellular health

The hidden toxins in your daily routine that may be accelerating aging

How oxidative stress impacts energy, inflammation, and long-term health

The future of preventative wellness and healthy aging from the inside out

We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Dr. Patel's journey and the growth of Auro Wellness. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more.

Be sure to check out Auro Wellness at www.aurowellness.com and on Instagram at @aurowellness

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Founded by entrepreneur Meredith Mills-Merritt, The Original Southside is a premium ready-to-drink cocktail brand bringing a fresh, elevated approach to the rapidly growing RTD category. Inspired by a cherished family recipe created by her mother, Meredith transformed the classic Southside cocktail—a refreshing blend of gin, lemon, and mint—into a bar-quality canned beverage made with organic ingredients and a commitment to transparency. Drawing on her background in prestige beauty and product innovation, she applies a product-first philosophy to every aspect of the brand, from ingredient sourcing and formulation to packaging and design. The result is a cocktail that prioritizes quality, simplicity, and a clean ingredient profile without compromising on taste. Beyond building the brand, Meredith is also a co-founder of the Clean Alcohol Collective, an initiative advocating for greater ingredient transparency across the alcohol industry. Through The Original Southside, she is helping redefine what consumers can expect from ready-to-drink cocktails while challenging industry norms around formulation and disclosure.

In this episode, Meredit also discusses:

How a family canned cocktail recipe became a viral brand

Why alcohol should have ingredient labels so consumers know what they're drinking

How the beauty industry's "clean" movement influenced beverage innovation

Ditching dull drinks in favor of bold, modern branding

The rise of health-conscious consumers and how they're reshaping the alcohol market

The challenges of building a small alcohol brand in a distribution-controlled industry

Debunking common myths about gin, tequila, and vodka being "healthier" choices

Why indulgence and moderation can coexist in today's wellness culture

We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Meredit's journey and the growth of The Original Southside. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more.

Be sure to check out The Original Southside at www.drinksouthsides.com and on Instagram at @drinksouthsides

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Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year.

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