Hitting Pan

Building Beauty From the Ground Up With Lithe Beauty

In this episode of Hitting Pan, we sit down with Linda and Matt Secondi, co-founders of LITHE BEAUTY, to unpack what it really takes to build a beauty brand from the ground up. From identifying gaps in the market to creating thoughtfully formulated products, the power couple shares the realities of launching a brand as partners: balancing creativity, business strategy, and vision. We dive into the inspiration behind LITHE, the importance of intentional ingredient choices, and how modern consumers are reshaping the beauty landscape. Whether you’re a beauty founder, creator, or product lover, this episode offers honest insights into entrepreneurship, innovation, and building a brand that truly resonates. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Best of Beauty 2025: The Trends That Defined the Year

Join PRO MUA Megan Lombardi as she rounds up the best of beauty in 2025. [data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNgYAAAAAMAASsJTYQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=]From standout products and defining makeup moments to the trends that dominated the year, this episode breaks down what truly delivered, and what’s worth carrying into next year. Expect pro insights, expert tips, and Megan’s take on the looks, techniques, and innovations that shaped beauty in 2025. If you want the ultimate year-in-review from an industry pro, this is the episode to press play on. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Scent With Intention: The DedCool Revolution

Carina Chaz didn’t just start a fragrance brand, she started a movement. DedCool is changing the game with sustainable, genderless scents that speak to a new generation. Tune in as Carina shares the story behind her brand’s beginnings, what it takes to stay authentic in a crowded industry, and how she keeps creativity at the heart of everything she does. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Luis Torres: Construyendo Una Carrera en el mundo de la Belleza con Creatividad, Disciplina y Éxito

En este episodio de Hitting Pan, invitamos a Ashley Frangie a conversar con el internacionalmente reconocido maquillista mexicano, Luis Torres, en una charla llena de inspiración, honestidad y pasión por la belleza. Luis comparte sus inicios en Jalisco, los sacrificios detrás de su éxito y cómo ha aprendido a diversificar su trabajo y sus actividades — desde el maquillaje y peinado hasta la creación de contenido y las colaboraciones con marcas — para triunfar en una industria en constante cambio, donde solo los mejores y más dedicados alcanzan el éxito.. Una conversación poderosa sobre esfuerzo, autenticidad y creatividad — ¡no te lo puedes perder! In this episode of Hitting Pan, guest host Ashley Frangie sits down with world-renowned Mexican makeup artist Luis Torres for an inspiring and deeply honest conversation about creativity, discipline, and building a lasting career in beauty. Luis opens up about his beginnings in Jalisco, the sacrifices behind his success, and how he’s learned to diversify his work and ventures — from makeup and hairstyling to content creation and brand collaborations — to thrive in a fast-changing industry, where only the most hard working talents achieve success.  A powerful reminder that passion and hard work go hand in hand in any creative journey — don’t miss it! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Redefining Beauty With Aliett Buttelman of Fazit Beauty

Join us as we welcome Aliett Buttelman, founder of FAZIT BEAUTY, to Hitting Pan. Buttelman gets to the bottom of her journey as a beauty entrepreneur, the inspiration that led her to create FAZIT, and how she’s reshaping the conversation around confidence and self-expression. From the challenges of building a brand from the ground up to her vision for the future of beauty, this episode of Hitting Pan gives listeners an inside look at the passion, perseverance, and creativity driving FAZIT BEAUTY forward. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.