Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Gregory McDonald, the Founder and CEO of Bathorium. Greg shares his journey of creating a unique bath experience that emphasizes self-care and wellness. He discusses the importance of high-quality ingredients, the brand's media highlights, and strategies for customer acquisition. Greg also introduces h…

🔥 What does your school’s dream makerspace look like? 🔥 Will AR and VR tools ever impact K-12 education in a significant way? 🔥 How are students using 3D printing, laser cutting, and sublimation to create? Join me for this conversation with education technology coach JESUS HUERTA as he shares his insights on these and other critical questions. Abou…

In this episode of Beauty is Your Business, host Jessica Quick interviews Mark Menning, CEO and Co-Founder of MARK Los Angeles, a skincare brand that leverages pharmaceutical-grade science, particularly focusing on flavonoids. Mark shares his journey from the pharmaceutical industry to skincare, emphasizing the importance of clinical trials and inn…

🔥 What does it mean to grow beyond grades? 🔥 What works about standards-based grading, and where does it fall short? 🔥 How can we deemphasize grades and shift the focus to growth in our practice? Join me for this conversation with assessment leader ARTHUR CHIARAVALLI as he shares his insights on these and other critical questions. About This Guest:…

🔥 How can I take my students and their learning outdoors? 🔥 How do students win when learning occurs outside the school building? 🔥 How do curriculum, feedback, and assessment appear in outdoor environments? Join me for this conversation with LAUREN MACLEAN as she shares her insights on these and other critical questions. About This Guest: Lauren i…

🔥 What does it mean to create a classroom of abundance? 🔥 How can we make multiple iterations of work an integral part of our learning culture? 🔥 How can we build strong relationships with our students at the start of the school year? Join me for this conversation with ADRIAN NEIBAUER as he shares his insights on these and other critical leadership…

🔥 What are the core ingredients of successful school leadership teams? 🔥 How important is mindset when it comes to the effectiveness of a school leader? 🔥 What is one piece of advice that new principals, APs, and teacher-leaders should consider as they head into this school year? Join me for this conversation with Dr. DARRIN PEPPARD as he shares hi…

🔥 What is one mindset shift I need to make as a teacher in 2024? 🔥 Why do student-centered approaches matter now more than ever? 🔥 How can generative AI support project-based learning in the classroom? Join me for this conversation with Hong Kong educator KYLE WAGNER as he shares his insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Kyle is …

Host April Franzino is joined this week by Anna Teal, the CEO of Grown Alchemist. Anna shares her journey in the beauty industry and the brand's focus on harnessing the power of nature and biotech ingredients. Grown Alchemist has formed partnerships with Equinox and REVIV to offer holistic wellness experiences. The brand's retail strategy varies by…

🔥 How can we create a sense of belonging for every learner? 🔥 How can we make the physical spaces of our schools more welcoming? 🔥 What are 1-2 tangible daily practices that we can use to promote cultures of positivity in our schools? Join me for this conversation with BC educator MORGANE MICHAEL as she shares her insights on these and other questi…

🔥 How can play-based learning change mindsets in Math class? 🔥 How can teachers develop core competencies in their students? 🔥 What can a collaborative learning model look like in your classroom? Join me for this conversation with BC educator ASHLEY BODNAR as she shares her insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Ashley is a teache…

Host Mimi Banks is joined by Lisa Goodman, the Founder of GoodSkin Clinics. Lisa discusses her unique approach to beauty and healthy aging. She emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to aesthetics, focusing on the root causes of aging and creating personalized healthy aging plans. Lisa also talks about the challenges of re-educating clien…

🔥 Have generative AI tools killed the essay? 🔥 In a world of screens, why are paper books more important than ever? 🔥 How are smartphones changing the ways that students learn, and how should educators respond? Join me for this conversation with BC educator LISA GREEN as she shares her insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Lisa i…

Melissa Palmer, Co-Founder and CEO of OSEA, shares the story of the brand's genesis and its connection to the ocean. The brand has stayed true to its core beliefs and philosophy since its launch in 1996, focusing on clean ingredients and sustainability. Melissa discusses how the brand has evolved over the years, including the shift to online sales …

🔥 What is next for Jake Miller? 🔥 What does duct tape teach us about education technology? 🔥 How should teachers be thinking about AI tools as they return to school? Join me for this conversation with JAKE MILLER as he shares his insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Jake is an accomplished educator, speaker, presenter, podcaster…

🔥 What are some educational leadership norms worth challenging? 🔥 How are AI tools changing learning and instruction in rural school settings? 🔥 How can I define my personal mission and guiding principles as an educator? Join me for this conversation with TYLER COMEAU as he shares his insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Tyler i…

Host Mimi Banks is joined by Basma Hameed, the Founder of BASMA Beauty. Basma shares her unique background story and journey in the beauty industry. After suffering from a kitchen accident that left her with third-degree burns on half of her face, Basma discovered the power of makeup at a young age. She later developed a scar camouflage treatment a…

Jessica Quick, of Buzz Beaute sits down with Amy Welsman, the Founder and CEO of Paume Handcare. Amy shares her journey of starting a hand sanitizer brand and the challenges she faced. She discusses the genesis of Paume and how being a new mom inspired her to create a more luxurious and enjoyable hand sanitizer. She talks about the go-to-market str…

🔥 What does it mean to lead from the middle? 🔥 How can we empower students and build student agency in 2024? 🔥 How can we build systems of continuous improvement in our schools? Join me for this conversation with education leader DANELLE ALMARAZ as she shares her insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: With a focus on continuous im…

🔥 What does a school culture of leadership look like? 🔥 What are the five pillars of effective school leadership? 🔥 What do teachers want more from their principals: presents or their presence? Join me for this conversation with education leader ALLYSON APSEY as she shares insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Allyson has been an…

🔥 What was one takeaway from ISTE 2024? 🔥 What does it take to write and publish a book for the first time? 🔥 What role does food play in the context of education and learning? Join me for this conversation with Texas educator GABRIEL CARRILLO as he shares insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Gabriel Carrillo is an educational t…

Host April Franzino is joined by Karissa Bodnar, the Founder and CEO at Thrive Causemetics. She shares her journey in the beauty industry and the mission behind her brands. Karissa emphasizes the importance of giving back and creating products that solve problems for consumers. She also discusses the challenges she faced in building her business an…

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Rachel Shallowitz, President of LAWLESS Beauty. Rachel shares her journey in the beauty industry, how she started her career behind the Bobby Brown counter and worked her way up to her current position. She emphasizes the importance of relationships in the beauty industry and how LAWLESS Beauty focuses…

🔥 What does it take to become an education content creator? 🔥 What do education leaders need to know about privacy issues in AI? 🔥 What roles will AR and VR technologies play in the future of learning? Join me for this conversation with Texas educator FONZ MENDOZA as he shares his insights. About This Guest: Fonz is a Professional Learning Speciali…

Host Mimi Banks is joined by Laurie Lam, the Chief Brand Officer of e.l.f. Cosmetics. Laurie shares her journey in the beauty industry, from starting as a teenager working at an Estee Lauder counter to her current role at e.l.f. She discusses the importance of guts, curiosity, and asking questions in her career. She also talks about e.l.f.’s focus …

🔥 What are the biggest wins for teachers that generative AI can provide? 🔥 How can we help students avoid plagiarism while supporting the creative process? 🔥 Is it possible for ChatGPT to know too much about us? Join me for this conversation with New Jersey educator TIM BELMONT as he shares his insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Tim Belmont is a high scho…

Host April Franzino is joined by Martina Halloran Joseph, CEO of Dr. Hauschka Skincare USA, shares her unconventional journey in the beauty industry, the brand's unique ethos, and its commitment to community impact. She discusses the brand's focus on natural, sustainable products and the importance of transparency in the industry. Martina emphasize…

🔥 What’s the purpose of assessment? 🔥 How can we rehumanize assessment through story? 🔥 What does it take to lead an assessment revolution in our schools? Join me for this conversation with NATALIE VARDABASSO as she shares her insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Natalie has served as a high school and middle school teacher, instructional coach, and an asse…

Host Mimi Banks is joined by Leslie Ann Hall, the CEO and Founder of Iced Media. Leslie shares insights on TikTok Shop and live streaming on TikTok. She discusses the democratization of distribution, the potential of TikTok Shop as a sales channel, and the importance of stakeholder involvement for success on TikTok. Leslie also emphasizes the need …

🔥 What do we need to know about Depth of Knowledge? 🔥 How can schools build inclusive cultures and improve student behavior? 🔥 What are learning progressions, and how can they support student learning? Join me for this conversation with JENNIFER MOROZ as she shares her insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Jen is a BC educator who is proud to teach, collabor…

Doreen Arbel, General Manager of Charlotte Tilbury North America, shares her career journey and the importance of passion and hard work in the beauty industry. She started her career in advertising and then moved to Paris to work at L'Oreal. She worked on various brands and categories, gaining valuable experience in global roles and in the field. D…

🔥 Are we about tasks or learning? 🔥 How do our beliefs about assessment shape absolutely everything we do? 🔥 How has it become acceptable to do nothing in a classroom, and what can we do about it? Join me for this conversation with MELISSA DEAN as she shares her insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Melissa is a high school math, science and ELA teacher who …

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined this week by Carly Broderick, the Founder and CEO of Miles Personal Care. Carly discusses the development and marketing of her brand, which focuses on creating deodorants and personal care products for teens and tweens. Carly shares her background in the beauty industry and how she came up with the idea f…

🔥Is our influence making an impact? 🔥How can we live, work, and serve others in alignment with our assignment? 🔥How can we clear away the clutter of our lives and move our personal mission toward success? Join me for this conversation with CHIP BAKER as he shares his insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Chip is a fourth generation educator who has now serve…

🔥 How can we reach bored students in the classroom? 🔥 How can our gradebooks better support individual student growth? 🔥 How should teachers be thinking about AI and evidence of learning? Join me for this conversation with TYLER RABLIN as he shares his insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Tyler is an award-winning instructional coach and former ELA teacher …

Cassandra Thurswell, Founder and CEO of Kitsch, shares her journey of building a successful beauty brand. She started with hand-making knotted hair elastics and selling them door-to-door, eventually expanding into other hair accessories, satin pillowcases, and haircare products. Kitsch's focus on sustainability and small behavior changes has resona…

🔥 How can I control the chaos of my classroom? 🔥 What is Kami, and how can it support student learning? 🔥 What does it take to build an education YouTube channel? Join me for this conversation with STEPHANIE HOWELL as she shares her insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: In education since 2014, Stephanie has been widely recognized as an education technology …

Jamie Greenberg, celebrity makeup artist and founder of Jamie Makeup, shares her journey in the beauty industry and the process of getting celebrities ready for the red carpet. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and authenticity in creating the perfect look. Jamie also discusses her own beauty line and the challenges of product developm…

🔥 How can we assess our own social-emotional health, and what are some easy steps that we can take to strengthen it? Join me for this conversation with former Teacher of the Year WENDY TURNER as we dig into these and other critical questions. Wendy is a gifted communicator and brings incredible value that you won't want to miss. ABOUT THIS GUEST: W…

Jesse Bartley, Chief Commercial Officer of Scent Beauty, discusses the evolution of the fragrance industry and the unique approach of Scent Beauty. The company initially focused on direct-to-consumer fragrance but later pivoted to become an omnichannel company. Bartley emphasizes the importance of partnerships with retailers and the need to create …

🔥 What’s your take on AI’s impact on K-12 education? 🔥 How can student voice and choice change the homework conversation? 🔥 What's your best advice for new teachers? Join me in LIVE conversation with ALEX VALENCIC as we dig into these and other critical questions. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Alex is an educator, former small business owner, Boy Scout leader,…

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Alicia Grande, the CEO and Founder of Grande Cosmetics. Alicia discusses the beginnings of Grande Cosmetics, starting with the discovery of a lash-enhancing product and the journey to bring it to market. Alicia talks about the strategic moves and milestones that propelled the company's growth, includin…

🔥 When is it time to leave the classroom? 🔥 Do teachers have any options outside of education? 🔥 What are the questions we must ask ourselves in order to determine whether or not we're where we should be Join me in conversation with Ashley Philipps as we discuss her journey, lessons learned, and the hopeful message that she shares with educators wh…

🔥 How do you recharge your fire over spring break? 🔥 What advice would you share with new teachers? Join me and Lauren MacLean, Tim Stephenson, and Bryon Carpenter for this unique episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Easte…

🔥 How can student-led conferences and portfolios transform learning and instruction? 🔥 What does meaningful feedback look like? 🔥 How can assessment practices empower our students? Join me in conversation with assessment author and speaker STARR SACKSTEIN as we dig into these and other important questions. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Starr Sackstein is a rec…

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beauté is joined by Angela Caglia, the Founder of Angela Caglia Skincare. Angela discusses the journey of building her luxury skincare brand. She shares the influence of Barbara Streisand and the importance of utilizing her clientele base, and she introduces the Cell Forté serum and the science behind it. Instagram: https…

🔥 How can you build better relationships with your students WITHOUT spending money or buying candy? 🔥 What are some quick and easy practices that will pay the biggest dividends in the life of your classroom? Join me in conversation with middle school teacher and technology advocate LAURA BOYD. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Laura is a middle school teacher who …

🔥 How can drama activities support learners of all ages? 🔥 What are some easy ways that we can bring drama into our classrooms? 🔥 Where should I go to get started with drama? Join me in LIVE conversation with drama teacher and author SAM MARSDEN as we dig into the power of drama for all learners. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Sam teaches drama, writes fiction,…

Kate Foster, co-founder and CEO of The Outset, shares her journey in the beauty industry and the building of her brand. She discusses her early career working at CEW and Victoria's Secret, her transition to fashion and return to beauty, and the inspiration behind The Outset. Kate also talks about the challenges faced during the pandemic, the brand'…

Host Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute is joined by Jessica Stevenson and Jayme Jenkins, the Founders of Everest. They discuss their category-defining innovation in the beauty industry. They share the genesis of Everist, the competitive landscape and the surprises they encountered as beauty founders, and what is next for the brand. Instagram: https://ww…