Indie Lee: The Diagnosis That Built a Clean Beauty Empire

Indie Lee: The Diagnosis That Built a Clean Beauty Empire

Indie Lee is a clean beauty skincare brand founded by Indie Lee in 2010, built around the idea of combining high-performance formulas with plant-derived, non-toxic ingredients. The brand was born out of Lee’s personal health crisis—she was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor in 2008, which doctors believed could be environmentally linked, prompting her to rethink everything she was putting on her skin. After undergoing successful surgery, she made it her mission to create safer, transparent skincare and to educate consumers on ingredient awareness. What started as formulations she created in her own kitchen quickly evolved into a full line of products known for being clean, cruelty-free, and rooted in both nature and science. The brand became an early player in the clean beauty movement, emphasizing sustainability, ethical sourcing, and avoiding thousands of potentially harmful ingredients. Today, Indie Lee is widely distributed across major retailers and has continued to grow, including recent expansions aimed at making clean beauty more accessible to a broader audience. In this episode, Indie also discusses: * Her brain tumor diagnosis that forced a complete life reset * Selling everything to fund her vision and ultimately building a legacy brand * Pioneering the clean beauty movement with the world’s finest, natural ingredients * Partnering with retailers such as Bluemercury, Credo, Ulta, Amazon, Whole Foods * Expansion into accessibility with Indie Lee Botanicals (priced under $25) * Her simple, effective 5-step skincare routine that is easy and affordable * Risk, resilience, and building something that actually matters We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Indie's journey and the growth of Indie Lee. 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 Indie Lee at www.indielee.com [https://indielee.com/] and on Instagram at @indie_lee [https://www.instagram.com/indie_lee/] Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost [https://podcast.feedspot.com/beauty_business_podcasts/?feedid=5591541&_src=f1_featured_email] This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak [https://wavebreak.co/] Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak [https://wavebreak.co/], our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak [https://wavebreak.co/] is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co [https://wavebreak.co/]

Designing the Modern Woman: The Ronny Kobo Brand Story

Ronny Kobo is the founder and creative force behind her namesake label, building the brand from a clear personal vision of modern, confident femininity. She has shaped it into a globally recognized fashion house that reflects her instinct for what women actually want to wear–pieces that feel powerful, sexy, and effortless at the same time. Ronny Kobo is defined by its bold silhouettes, body-skimming fits, and statement prints that are designed to stand out without feeling overworked. Ronny Kobo herself brings a strong editorial eye to every collection, blending European polish with a New York sensibility that keeps the brand both elevated and wearable. Over time, she has built a loyal community of women who turn to the brand for occasion dressing that still feels grounded in real life. The result is a label that consistently sits at the intersection of trend-aware and timeless, with a distinct point of view that doesn’t chase attention, it commands it. In this episode, Ronny also discusses: * How Hong Kong women inspired her fashion empire * Why business partnerships feel like a marriage (and what makes them work) * Navigating real challenges and building resilience * How smaller budgets drive sharper, more authentic marketing * Staying independent and protecting creative freedom * The return of 2000s fashion * Why Instagram is your digital tattoo—post with intention We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Ronny's journey and the growth of Ronny Kobo. 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 Ronny Kobo at www.ronnykobo.com [https://ronnykobo.com/] and on Instagram at @ronnykobo [https://www.instagram.com/ronnykobo/] Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost [https://podcast.feedspot.com/beauty_business_podcasts/?feedid=5591541&_src=f1_featured_email] This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak [https://wavebreak.co/] Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak [https://wavebreak.co/], our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak [https://wavebreak.co/] is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co [https://wavebreak.co/]

Scaling from to 4.5 Million Customers in 3 Years With Angie Tebbe, Founder of Rae Wellness

Angie Tebbe, founder and CEO of Rae Wellness, launched the brand in 2019 after feeling overwhelmed and disconnected in the supplement aisle and deciding to build something better. She set out to create a brand that felt honest, effective, and actually designed for real people navigating everyday wellness. Rae was born from that experience, with a focus on making high quality, science backed supplements accessible and easy to trust. The brand supports core needs like sleep, stress, hormonal balance, and skin, while maintaining clean formulations without unnecessary additives. It quickly gained traction, expanding into Target within its first year and achieving triple digit growth early on, before scaling into thousands of retail locations nationwide. It has built a strong identity around transparency, thoughtful ingredients, and an approachable price point that sets it apart from more exclusive wellness brands. At its core, Rae is values led, created to support both body and mind in a way that feels realistic and attainable. Angie has been intentional about protecting that mission as the brand has grown, ensuring it stays aligned with quality, accessibility, and trust. The result is a brand that feels personal, supportive, and built with its community in mind. In this episode, Angie also discusses: • Growing up with zero limits and how it shaped her mindset • Leaving her job to pursue her purpose in wellness • Moving through burnout and learning to trust her intuition • A holistic take on women’s health from hormones to overall wellbeing • The emotional highs and lows of fundraising • Building Rae Wellness on a promise of accessibility • Why authentic marketing matters more than following trends We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Angie's journey and the growth of Rae 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 Rae Wellness at www.raewellness.co [https://raewellness.co/] and on Instagram at @raeforwellness [https://www.instagram.com/raeforwellness/] Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost [https://podcast.feedspot.com/beauty_business_podcasts/?feedid=5591541&_src=f1_featured_email] This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak [https://wavebreak.co/] Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak [https://wavebreak.co/], our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if  Wavebreak [https://wavebreak.co/]  is right for you? Reach out at  Wavebreak.co [https://wavebreak.co/]

From the Conair Legacy to arachne: The Next Generation of Beauty Innovation With Founder Sophia Wojczak

Arachne, founded by Sophia Wojczak, granddaughter of Leandro P. Rizzuto, the visionary behind Conair, carries forward a legacy of innovation while redefining beauty for a new era. Their mission is to empower beauty with integrity and innovation, creating products that go beyond tools to embody transformation, blending cutting-edge technology with elegant design. With TOOLS TO TRANSFORM™, Arachne delivers solutions that are simple, effective, and sustainable, setting a new standard in the haircare industry. As a female-founded brand, they champion individuality and self-defined beauty, offering both tools and a community that supports personal evolution. Sophia’s experience at Conair—overseeing dozens of patents and leading new product innovation—revealed opportunities to innovate with quality, sustainability, and transformative design at the core. Arachne is a story of resilience, reinvention, and agility, honoring a heritage rooted in the American Dream while building the future of beauty.  In this episode, Sophia also discusses: * Her grandfather starting Conair with just $100, selling hair dryers out of his trunk * The innovation behind multi-functional brushes * The perfect travel hair hack with their L'UOVO™ Egg * Why all of their products are patent-pending * Charcoal brushes and their exfoliating, oil-absorbing, detoxifying benefits * The importance of trusting your gut and living your truth We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Sophia's journey and the growth of arachne. 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 arachne at www.arachne.com [https://www.arachne.com/] and on Instagram at @arachne_hairtools [https://www.instagram.com/arachne_hairtools/] Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost [https://podcast.feedspot.com/beauty_business_podcasts/?feedid=5591541&_src=f1_featured_email] This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak [https://wavebreak.co/] Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak [https://wavebreak.co/], our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak [https://wavebreak.co/] is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co [https://wavebreak.co/]

Inside the Fastest-Growing Brand in Modern Aesthetics With Founder Michele Henry, Face Foundrie

FACE FOUNDRIÉ was born from a deeply personal need and built with a sharp entrepreneurial lens. After founding and scaling PRIMP to eight locations and styling nearly a million women, Michele Henry saw firsthand how underserved women felt when it came to accessible, effective skincare. Following the birth of her third child, she experienced hormonal shifts and skin changes that the market simply wasn’t addressing—so she created the solution. Designed from day one as a franchise model, FACE FOUNDRIÉ empowers other entrepreneurs to build scalable, community-driven aesthetics businesses with proven systems and brand power behind them. Under Michele’s leadership, the company has become one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Midwest, ranking #35 on the Inc. list. Michele’s impact has earned her recognition as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year, a Forbes-profiled founder, and a Minnesota 40 Under 40 honoree. With a proprietary product line and curated partnerships, FACE FOUNDRIÉ delivers results-driven services in a modern, approachable environment—bridging the gap between luxury aesthetics and everyday accessibility. In this episode, Michele also discusses: * Transitioning from fashion to skincare * Franchise marketing secrets: brand cohesion and local market dominance * Designing fully customizable facials tailored to individual skin goals * The no-downtime facial clients can’t stop booking * The most requested add-ons, including dermaplaning * Building a seamless brand experience from retail roots to skincare studios * Why successful founders pivot fast–and don’t dwell on missteps * Strategic nationwide expansion and scaling with intention We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Michele's journey and the growth of Face Foundrie. 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 Face Foundrie at www.facefoundrie.com [https://facefoundrie.com/] and on Instagram at @facefoundrie [https://www.instagram.com/facefoundrie/?hl=en] Rated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPost [https://podcast.feedspot.com/beauty_business_podcasts/?feedid=5591541&_src=f1_featured_email] This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak [https://wavebreak.co/] Leading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most eCommerce brands don’t email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak [https://wavebreak.co/], our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year. From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI. Curious if Wavebreak [https://wavebreak.co/] is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co [https://wavebreak.co/]