Mia has been a leader in the movement for safer, more sustainable materials and processes since 2006. She is a "clean beauty" pioneer, having created and implemented the most meaningful standards in the industry.
Alina Gurcinaite, is a licensed esthetician who works at Karine Kazarian Luxury Skincare in Greenwich village, New York City. She specializes in master body and facial treatments and works exclusively with “Biologique Recherche” – a worldwide renowned French skincare company. “I believe that healthy and balanced life is the only way to be happy and achieve your goals! (including skin and everything else!)”.
Lauren Wolk-Goldfaden is the Vice President of Sales at Goldfaden MD, a prestige skincare line mimicking the radiant effects of the coveted in-office dermatologist procedures her father-in-law, Dr. Goldfaden performed by using natural, clean ingredients powered by plants.
Rachel Simons, an Australian, who moved to New York with her family to find her calling - Tahini is the new ketchup. Rachel is a passionate foodie who loves to travel, cook, eat and invite friends and family into her home and store at Chelsea Market to enjoy delicious meals and hospitality.
Claire McCormack is part of the Content + Thought Leadership Team at Indie Beauty Media Group and editor at IBMG’s digital publication Beauty Independent. She writes and speaks about the beauty and wellness industry with a particular passion for sexual wellness.
Meet Lauren Rome. A lover of community, the environment, and clean skincare. Empowered by the idea that she could help people feel their best, she embarked on a mission to create the solution she and others needed. Enter Romer Skincare.
Co-founder of the Indie Beauty Expo, celebrity aesthetician, spa owner, and founder of Jillian Wright Skincare, Jillian has been in the beauty industry for over 15 years.
Franco Lacosta has captivated audiences across America with both his charismatic personality and his passionate vision – appearing on hit shows such as America's Next Top Model, Model Latina and most recently, The Bachelor.
Meet, Bea Dixon. An Atlanta-based CEO and founder who’s background varies with work ranging from pharmacy, natural foods and retail. She’s combined her experience, business acuity and, with a little help from her ancestors*, she launched The Honey Pot Company.
Angelica Torres is a passionate and driven LGBTQIA+ model, actress and activist hailing from New York City. Angelica is a proud alumni of the nation's first fully accredited LGBTQ high school, The Harvery Milk High School. She is a mental health advocate, sexual assault & homelessness survivor.
Renaissance woman, Mashonda Tifrere, is a portrait of courage and a change agent. Singer, songwriter, artist, and mother, Mashonda has fulfilled her calling to combat gender bias by empowering female artists and curators from around the world.
In the show biz, she’s often referred to as the Spanish Angelina Jolie – to the close friends she’s known to be a loyal and strong woman who never ever gives up.
