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Join Lavinia Rusanda, a Content Creator pursuing a dual degree in Chemical Engineering and Business, in uncovering secrets of the beauty industry and breaking down the walls of beauty standards one flaw at a time. Lavinia intends to teach you the importance of loving yourself and becoming the most confident version of yourself while bringing awareness to acne and real, unfiltered skin. It's time to get LOUD!
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Today we get LOUD with Maria Algren, co-founder of Common Clouds, Scandinavia’s first acne-positive skincare brand. Based in Stockholm, Common Clouds was built to challenge traditional beauty standards and the idea that acne needs to be “fixed.” In this conversation, Maria shares her personal journey with acne, rosacea, and skin shame, and how those experiences—along with years spent working inside the beauty industry—sparked the creation of a brand rooted in transparency, education, and compassion. We dive into how beauty standards differ between Scandinavia, North America, and Asia, why “natural beauty” can sometimes create even more pressure, and how acne stigma continues to affect mental health across generations. Maria also opens up about starting a fully female-led company, building skincare products without marketing fluff, and setting realistic expectations around what skincare can—and cannot—do. This episode is a reminder that skincare goes far beyond the surface, and that confidence, worth, and purpose aren’t defined by clear skin. Find more from Common Clouds: https://www.instagram.com/commonclouds.official/?hl=en https://commonclouds.com/en-eu?srsltid=AfmBOop5ra4O0H0YC2GBo1pT6TnEgmt5T9XxmzU15RAUZgu_OkyaLacN Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopk2v0D54GGBytjOROnxl5BkDhrJvUaxzx9fIQXnqogUbGbyZEL Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/na/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM For podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: / @laviniarusanda Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda Lavinia Rusanda Instagram: https://www.https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda Join content creator, engineering, and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and encourages self-love and confidence while bringing awareness to acne and real, unfiltered skin.
Today we get LOUD for the 100th time on the LTWL podcast. I started this channel 3 years ago as a way to break down the walls of beauty standards, create a space for inspiring conversations with beauty founders and creators, and leave viewers with more positive outlooks. I've thought about quitting many times. So why am I celebrating today? I am celebrating because I kept showing up for the dream and passion I had. Regardless that I haven't seen "success" in terms of numbers because I have gained success in the conversations had and continuing to get LOUD. This is just the start - so if you knew you were guaranteed success after many many failures, what would you try? Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/ Scripture Mentioned: Galatians 6:9 (NIV) “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Proverbs 24:16 (NIV) “For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.” Zechariah 4:10 (NIV) “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.” Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.
Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bKclvGA3lhoToday we get LOUD with Rose Siard from Rose and Ben Beauty, LLC. Rose is an OG in the beauty space starting posting makeup content in 2014 and grew her audience by educating her viewers on techniques instead of selling the next new product launch. By 2021 she launched Rose and Ben Beauty to bring premium brushes to consumers to further prove that application is really the magic of makeup! Find more Rose and Ben Beauty: https://www.instagram.com/roseandben/?hl=en Shop Rose and Ben Brushes: https://roseandbenbeauty.com/ Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/ Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.
In this episode we get LOUD about the natural waves of seasons in our lives. As we approach the new year I wanted to remind you about how everything in life has it's summer and winter seasons. Times of high energy, wins, and blooming, and times of rest, struggle, and regrouping but one thing we can always count on is summer, and winter, always come back around. Hope you enjoy this conversations as you start your New Year's resolutions and see you in 2026 :)Watch the audio version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TjzJhRi7_WsBible Verses Mentioned:Ecclesiastes 3: A Time for Everything1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build,4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, 5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,6 a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away,7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,8 a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peaceGalatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.James 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/Audio versions:Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1For Podcast highlights and updates follow:LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=enLTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=enMore Lavi:Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videosLavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=enLavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=enJoin Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.
Today we get LOUD with content creator and skin positivity influencer @ThatKaitySmith talking about the struggle of dealing with adult acne, receiving unsolicited advice, walking confidently regardless of the breakouts, and how she turned her struggle into a whole vibe. From posting pimple patch videos to founding her own brand - That Acne Girly. A pimple patch brand changing the narrative on adult acne.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RBab3vEUUIkFollow Kaity: https://www.instagram.com/thatkaitysmith/ Shop Acne Girly: https://acnegirly.com/Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/ Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.
Eps. 96. In this episode of LoudTalk with Lavi, we unpack what so many of us fall in the trap of... letting our insecurities define us. Let's get LOUD about how you can take back that control and step out in confidence to take the steps in life you are putting off. Bible Verses mentioned (NIV): Exodus 4:10 — “Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” Exodus 4:11-12 —The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? 12 Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” Psalm 139:14 — “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Matthew 5:14 -- "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/ Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.
In today’s episode of LoudTalk with Lavi we get LOUD with cosmetic chemist and BiotechBeauty founder, Alanna Tran. From her STEM background and experience at L’Oréal to launching a science-backed beauty brand, Alanna breaks down what really goes into makeup formulas and what inspired a new approach to skincare infused makeup.If you’ve ever wondered what a REAL cosmetic chemist thinks about the beauty industry… it's time to get LOUD in this episode.Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/Find Alanna Tran / BiotechBeauty: https://www.biotechbeautyus.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biotechbeautyus/?hl=enAudio versions:Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1For Podcast highlights and updates follow:LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=enLTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=enMore Lavi:Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videosLavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=enLavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=enJoin Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin. Tags: cosmetic chemist makeup ingredients skincare makeup beauty science cosmetic chemistry explained what’s in my makeup clean beauty myths ingredient safety BiotechBeauty Alanna Tran L’Oréal cosmetic chemist makeup formulation beauty industry truths LoudTalk podcast
Eps. 94. In this episode of LoudTalk with Lavi, we unpack Shay Mitchell’s new skincare line: Rini, created for children as young as three years old! Marketed as "skincare made fun, safe, and simple for kids". Are we nurturing healthy habits, or teaching comparison too soon? Let's get LOUD and break down the fine line between self care and unnecessary conditioning, the impact of marketing on developing minds, and how modern beauty standards are creeping into earlier stages of life. watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BwZ9-OpztQ0Bible Verses mentioned: Psalm 139:14 — “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” 1 Peter 3:3–4 — “Your beauty should not come from outward adornment…” Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/ Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.
Eps. 93 in today's episode we get LOUD with Peace Out Skincare Founder, Enrico Frezza. Walking through Enrico's struggle with acne as a teenager to revolutionizing skincare with ingredient infused patches to bring a new positive approach to treating acne. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8JgglAp2W5IFollow Enrico Frezza: https://www.instagram.com/thefrezza/ Peace Out Skincare: https://peaceoutskincare.com/en-ca Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/ Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.
In today's solo episode, Lavi get's loud about turning your insecurities into wins. When she stopped hiding her struggle with extreme cystic acne it became her superpower and everything changed. From being so ashamed of her skin to inspiring thousands let's get LOUD about how you can find the positive in your pain and turn it into confidence. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TYMWybYA7TwShop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.
Eps. 91 Today we get LOUD with Izzy Santulli, a non-apologetic, confidence radiating, beauty creator as the first guest of season 3! Izzy went from dreaming of becoming a beauty influencer to making it her full time job in the matter of months by setting and plan and unlocking the secret to viral, trendy, content in the beauty space. In this episode she shares her journey and the step by step guide to making her aspirations become reality.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ikec_kLd1IUshop real skin, real results: http://nine2fiveskin.comFollow Izzy: https://linktr.ee/izzysantulli Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.
It is time to get LOUD for another season! Thank you for joining me for season 3 of LoudTalk with Lavi; a podcast where we break down the walls of beauty standards one flaw at a time. We are starting off strong with today's solo episode as a story time for when a face reader not only predicted my luck but got it right down to the exact dates. This is such a special story for me because it was a huge win for the skin positivity, and real skin texture community in beauty. I hope you enjoy.. and let's get LOUD!Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qgtJa7inNO4Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.
In this deeply personal second part, Kaylee Nishizawa opens up about how her grief became a mission—and how the loss of her younger brother, Liam Nishizawa, led to the birth of something far bigger than she ever imagined. Video version of this eps: https://youtu.be/ohcPNAenLgwWhat began as a tribute… …became a movement to make sure Liam’s name, light, and story would never be forgotten—and to ensure no one else would feel alone in their darkness. After Liam’s passing by suicide at age 15, Kaylee—still recovering from a life-altering car accident and navigating her own mental health journey—began designing a tribute clothing line in his honour. But in a breathtaking twist of fate, she discovered that Liam had quietly been working on his own mental health brand in the final three weeks of his life, alongside his best friend Clarice.They had named it: LowKure. A symbol of pain and healing, “LowKure” represented the lows we all face—insecurities, struggles, mental health battles—and the journey to find light again. Liam had even swapped the “C” for a “K” because he thought it looked cooler. And unknowingly, these initials—LK—would later come to stand for something even deeper: Liam & Kaylee. The beautiful realization of the meaning behind “LK,” caught on camera during this episode, became a beacon of purpose for Kaylee—a moment of divine clarity that this was what she was meant to do. That this movement was already forming—and she was here to carry it forward. From that moment, she dove fully into building a greater mission in Liam’s name—a vision she’s been dedicated to over the last five months since this podcast was filmed. What began as a sister’s tribute became a shared vision. A brand was reborn—infused with deeper purpose, legacy, and love. Today, LowKure by Liam has grown into LowKure for You—a nonprofit initiative dedicated to: • Suicide prevention and mental health support • Accessible mental health education and identity resources • Symbolic fashion that invites meaningful conversation • Community events and partnerships that create safe spaces for healing This episode captures the heart of the movement. Since then, Kaylee has expanded Liam’s original drawings into symbolic logos—each one representing a different chapter of the human journey: grief, healing, courage, and growth. Through LowKure’s free digital resource hub and upcoming community events launching across Canada, Kaylee continues to fulfill the promise she made at her brother’s funeral: to keep Liam’s light shining. Every piece in LowKure carries a message:“Your story matters. You are not alone. We see you.” Join the mission: www.lowkure.myshopify.com (http://www.lowkure.myshopify.com/) https://www.youtube.com/@LowKure https://www.instagram.com/lowkure_by_liam/?igsh=MXJvM3lyYWFlOHA3NQ%3D%3D#LowKure is looking for likeminded business and individuals to help move this mission forward. If you or your business would like to support our nonprofit through donations, sponsorships, community partnerships, or co-hosted events, please contact Kaylee through the Support Our Mission page.
watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-lFK0ODmMJU?si=Ckr818YVCJtaAIy7In this emotionally charged and vulnerable episode of LoudTalk with Lavi we get LOUD with Kaylee Nishizawa. Sharing the day her entire world changed forever: the day she lost her 15-year-old little brother Liam to suicide.But this is more than a tribute.It’s a call to action.A reminder that mental health is not an abstract issue—it’s personal. It’s real. And we are all impacted.By 18, Kaylee had already survived a traumatic car accident that left her with long-term spinal injuries. She had supported partners through mental health crises. She was a student at the University of British Columbia, passionate about health education. But nothing could prepare her for the unimaginable loss of Liam—her best friend, her soul’s mirror, and the light in her life at the young age of 20. Too heartbroken to continue forward as “Kaylee,” she created a new version of herself:Kay—a soul reborn through pain, determined to speak up and help others feel less alone.Through one deeply symbolic and spiritual moment in the mountains—on the exact anniversary of her last adventure with Liam—Kaylee stumbled across an identical duck floaty from their final sibling trip together. Alone in the middle of a remote mountain pass, she took this as a sign. This was Liam telling her it was time to speak.And so she did.In this Part 1 of A Sister’s Promise: Turning Pain into Purpose, Kaylee transparently shares: • The story of Liam—his heart, his light, and his legacy • The silent grief she carried as a student, sister, and survivor • How this pivotal moment launched her journey into public speaking • The heartbreak and grit that became the foundation of LowKure, the mental health movement she would go on to build in Liam’s name. This is the story of becoming Kay.This is where LowKure began.And this is a story you’ll never forget.⸻This is for Liam.This is for anyone silently struggling.This is Kaylee’s movement built on love, loss, and the courage to speak anyway.Discover LowKure by Liam: https://lowkure.myshopify.com/?ref=aftershipMore Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videosLavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=enLavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=enJoin Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.
This was the week of huge beauty news. What happens when a brand built on minimalist, 'clean girl' beauty gets bought by a drugstore giant? Hailey Bieber announced that rhode skin has been acquired by Elf Beauty for $1 Billion - but what does that actually mean? Rhode is one of the few brands to reach such success in 3 years and only with 10 products, so let’s talk about what made it different as a direct-to-consumer brand. In other news Huda Kattan bought back full ownership of Huda Beauty making it a one of a kind private equity company at that size. Let’s get LOUD about business in beauty this week.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9YwkAZNkN1M Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=enLavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.2
Today we get LOUD with Lavi and special guest Rachel also known as the HydrationCEO on social media on the gimmicks and deception that the beauty industry often pushes to encourage product sales. From such young ages we have been told what "flaws" we need to "fix" and the beauty industry can often use that to market exactly what products we can spend money on to address those "issues". Do you think the industry partially runs off our insecurities? Let's get LOUD in the comments. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/czMgwBzHJ3gAudio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.
Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TtpR_QGmx9ktoday we get LOUD about finding power in embracing the unknown in life. Since deciding to move abroad I have reflected on how much my life has changed in the past year and how much of my future I don't really know. Sometimes there is beauty in not knowing what is next, not having "everything figured out". Let's get LOUDAudio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.
Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/09hL0lR24HgLet’s get LOUD with Alexi McKinley on how she’s been working with a functional nutritionist to get to the root cause of her acne. She breaks down how getting bloodwork, a stool sample, iodine test, and hair mineral analysis test revealed an infection in her gut. Follow Alexi here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleximckinley TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aleximckinley Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videosLavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.
let’s get LOUD about ageism specifically towards women that we are fed on social media and real life. Recently we have seen celebrities like Millie Bobby Brown and Kylie Jenner be criticized by the media for aging or looking old which just adds to the problem. I also wanted to discuss judgement toward celebrities like Pamela Anderson choosing to go fully makeup free at events and the impact this has on us all. Watch this video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PzVcg8aNFPoAudio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.
Today we GET LOUD with Tate Hackert, the Founder & President of tech company ZayZoon. Tate has been one of my mentors and I waned to pick his brain about everything entrepreneurship, hacking your 20s, working smarter not harder, and strategies to building your career. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/VrTQ7CX3wXoCheck out ZayZoon: https://www.zayzoon.com/our-story Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.







