Coming Clean with Indie Lee

On this episode, Indie chats with Katya Libin, Co-Founder of HeyMama - a network that brings together working mothers — entrepreneurs, advisors, executives, founders, builders, and makers of all kinds — to provide each other with support, connection, and collaboration at every stage of life and career.Indie and Katya discuss empowering moms in the workplace, the power of community and the importance of taking care of yourself first.LinksKatya's Instagram: @katyaslife HeyMama's website: heymama.co HeyMama's Instagram: @heymamaco

On this episode, Indie chats with Kim Paschen of Leaping Bunny. They discuss why certified cruelty-free is so important, the future of clean and protecting our animals.Links: Leaping Bunny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leapingbunnyprogram/Leaping Bunny website: https://www.leapingbunny.org/ Leaping Bunny app: https://www.leapingbunny.org/shop-cruelty-free/download-our-cruelty-free-app-smartphonesAAVS: https://aavs.org/

On this episode Indie chats with founder of BeautyStat Ron Robinson. Ron chats with Indie about his accidental entry into the beauty world following his exit from med school, his love for cosmetic chemistry, and thoughts on moving forward as a customer-centric businessperson. Ron explains how he broke free from the traditional career trajectory his parents chose for him, the challenges and uncertainties encountered in the journey, and how, despite all, he led forward and finally set himself on a cherished path as an entrepreneur.Links: BeautyStat WebsiteBeautyStat Instagram: @beautystatRon's Instagram: @ronrobinsoncosmeticchemist

Indie chats with Franceso Clark, Founder and CEO of Clark Botanicals, an anti-aging skincare brand that was introduced out of sheer passion and transformative purpose. Clark’s life story was rewired following a mishap that left him paralyzed from the neck down. It had left him in a deep state of depression, making him question his reason for living. However, over time, Clark regained some movement and the ability to speak and breathe independently. But his mental state was still not there yet. Just when everything seemed to be falling apart, Clark began to realize that it wasn’t only him who was in the struggle; it was also the rest of his family that was fighting with him in the process. That led him on a journey to transform lives, and Clark started Clark Botanicals with his father, a homeopathic doctor himself.What it turned out to become is an inspiring tale of reemergence and survival. Clark teaches to not only take responsibility for your one precious life, but also to become a part of the solution instead of relying on other people entirely - to help you come out of it. Links:Clark's Botanicals WebsiteClark's Botanicals Instagram: @clarksbotanicals

On this episode, Indie chats with UpCircle Co-Founder Anna Brightman. UpCircle is a UK brand known for pioneering the beauty industry by using organic by products in their formulas. Indie and Anna discuss the journey stepping out of the comfort of your day job, founding a business based purely on the passion for sustainability, and making it to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list of honorees.  Listen in!

On this episode, Indie chats with Co-Founder and CEO of Fresh Sends Ty Hiss.  Fresh Sends is committed to providing curated floral selections in five clicks or less with the least amount of waste. Indie picks Ty's brain about how she accidentally fell into the world of florals and turned that plot twist into a modern gifting company that's focused on floral delivery.Links: Fresh Sends WebsiteFresh Sends Instagram: @freshsendsTy Hiss' Instagram: @tygerhiss

On this short but sweet episode, Indie shares how she got her name (she wasn't always Indie!). 

“Creative work for us, often, you can't see it from the outside. It's [the] percolation that's happening in the background. And it's not just done by sitting in front of the computer, and, and maybe requires like, looking at Instagram for an hour, which seems like you're flaking and procrastinating and otherwise being not productive. ” - EuniceWhat happens when you mix an entrepreneurial spirit with love for art, creativity, writing, and the life-changing morals of mindfulness and inclusivity? You get Hello! Lucky, a thoughtful lifestyle brand for the young and young at heart! In this episode of Coming Clean With Indie Lee, we're joined by the fun and friendly Moyle Sisters, Eunice and Sabrina, Founders of Hello Lucky. They talk about their experiences working in the corporate world, how they felt hindered by the structure limiting their creativity, and the turning point that made them leave their jobs to pursue Hello Lucky, their creative, inclusive, and happy-go-lucky business. They also explain their creative decisions and mindsets and how they've applied them to Hello Lucky to bring a smile to people's faces.Hello Lucky stands out for its wonderful mission to support its customers' highest good and deep-seated involvement with community wellness programs. Tune in to this episode to have a glimpse of the duo's lives and how they grew their business to an excellent point today!About Sabrina and EuniceSabrina Moyle is the Co-Founder of Hello Lucky. She’s a creative chameleon -- she loves to write, draw, make things with clay, sing, and act. Sabrina has over 15 years of experience making cards and has started her journey of writing children’s books. She volunteers with The Mosaic Project, an Oakland, CA-based organization that teaches kids how to work together to create a just, peaceful, and equitable world.Eunice Moyle is the Co-Founder of Hello Lucky. She is a passionate illustrator who’s loved drawing ever since she was a kid. Her illustrations have appeared on more than 15 books and counting, thousands of greeting cards and on everything from socks to pencil cases, pet bed and lamps. She lives in San Francisco, California, with her husband, Daniel, and two children, Imogen and Jude, and their dog, Freddie, and cat, Sans Gêne.Links:Website - https://www.hellolucky.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/helloluckycards https://www.instagram.com/helloluckykids/?hl=en

“The biggest piece of advice I received was to do something that I love, and you don't have to have it all figured out.”  - Tara What happens when a make-up artist with a knack for handling people says "screw it" and embarks upon something that can revolutionize the beauty industry as a whole? In this episode, we sit down with the founder of TOK Beauty, Tara O'Kelly, and talk about how she built her emergent beauty brand from scratch and the attitude shifts she underwent along the way.As a start-up founder, Tara set out to fill a gap in the market that was driven by demand for a more authentic, transparent brand. Her journey was about utilizing her assets and voice like never before to achieve momentum. She built her brand from the ground up while learning the next steps.Tara shares her remarkable backstory with TOK and explains how she dealt with the various obstacles that came her way. She also talks about the people who gave her the most support in the process. Of the many things, Tara's journey teaches us is this - that sometimes, all you need to do is start. The rest naturally follows.About Tara O’ KellyTara O’ Kelly is the Founder of the Canadian make-up brand TOK Beauty. She started the company as a way to provide women with clean, performance-driven products formulated with plant-based benefits that are simple to use.  Links:Website - https://www.tokbeauty.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tokbeautyFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tokbeauty/

On this episode, Indie chats with Matthew Herman, one of the masterminds behind Boy Smells - a brand that sells highly spirited scented candles, fine fragrances and intimate wear for the genderful.  Gender neutrality has long been a norm in the fashion world. However, GENDERFUL self-care is now what seems to be taking precedence. Is this due to fashion being influenced by social issues, or is it because brands now realize that the disparity has lately become fuzzy? In this candid interview with Indie, Matt shares his backstory, how he found himself drawn to entrepreneurship and growth strategies for brands that represent a subculture. Calling out worn-out definitions of masculinity, Matt talks about co-creating a gender “full” future with his audience and using his brand to disrupt stereotypes of what it means to be a man today.Links: Boy Smells Website: https://boysmells.com/Boy Smells Instagram: @boy__smells

In this episode of Coming Clean, Indie chats with Lesley Thornton, founder of Klur.  The brand has created a unique collection of natural skincare solutions that combines cutting-edge ingredients with the benefits of all-natural skincare products.Lesley shares her inspiring journey founding her truly clean beauty business and covers everything from her inescapable rules regarding product formulation to business structure and concepts of authenticity. Links:Klur's website: klur.coKlur's Instagram: @klur.coLesley's Instagram: @luvlesley

We all have dreams of living an adventurous life, taking risks, and being the master of our own destiny. But what does it really take to be successful when you're not following the beaten path? Indie chats with Gregory Macdonald, Founder and CEO of Bathorium, a clean and passionate beauty bathing brand, how he turned an irresistible idea into a successful brand and business. They dig into their entrepreneurial lives, explaining why every investment, sacrifice, or effort they put in has always proved to be a blessing in the end.Links:Bathorium's WebsiteBathorium's Instagram: @livebathorium

On this episode of Coming Clean With Indie Lee, Indie sits down with Naturopathica Founder Barbara Close. Naturopathica draws on holistic healing practices to create potent herbal skincare, therapeutic spa treatments, and curative tinctures to deliver real results. Indie and Barbara discuss how our beauty and wellness measures are intertwined with the foods we consume. Barbara shares how diet, hormones, blood sugar, stress, and sleep play a significant role in our overall body and skincare.We also see how Barbara's personal and professional backgrounds empowered her to found Naturopathica and become a pioneer in the wellness movement and holistic skincare. Barbara explains that our body always leaves cues and tells us what it requires - we need to listen to them for our overall wellness. Links:Naturopathica Website: https://www.naturopathica.com/Naturopathica Instagram: @naturopathica

In a world where advertising and marketing are crucial, especially for the brands that want to be promoted, influencers play a very big role, but just how big? In this episode of Coming Clean with Indie Lee, Conor shares his entrepreneurial journey with us, telling us how he made the major leap from his software background to working on his own influencer marketing business Tribe Dynamics. In conversation with Indie , Conor  explains the influencer market of today, clearly telling us why there's a compromise both the parties make when agreeing on a deal for brand promotion.Links:Tribe Dynamics

On this episode, Indie chats with Saleam Singleton of The Method Male. Saleam is a Brooklyn based men’s skincare + beauty advocate and content creator. He’s currently a contributing writer for Byrdie.com and represents as part of their Byrdie Boy franchise.A native of Philadelphia, Saleam grew up expressing himself through acts of beauty and personal style. He also discovered his interest in media early on - and has since combined his passions. His goal is to contribute to the inclusion of Black men’s voices in the beauty industry. He posts content regularly via his instagram feed The Method Male.Links:The Method Male on IG: @themethodmale

In this episode, Indie chats with Celebrity Colorist and Co Founder of dpHue, Justin Anderson. Justin discusses how he got started in the industry, his love of making women feel beautiful, and building a brand while staying in the present moment. You can see Justin's work on his Instagram color page @justinandersoncolor or follow along on his personal Instagram, @justinanderson.Links:@justinandersoncolor@justinanderson

On today's episode, Indie sits down with Chronic Illness Advocate Nitika Chopra. Nitika founded a community called Chronicon - dedicated to elevating the lives of those living with a chronic illness. Learn more about her journey here. Links:Nitika's InstagramChronicon InstagramChronicon website

On this special recording of Indie's webinar with Soil Association & COSMOS, Indie is joined by Fiona Campbell. Fiona is the Senior Business Development Manager of Beauty & Wellbeing at Soil Association, a certifying party of COSMOS. COSMOS is a leading global certification process guided by leaders in the environmental and biodiversity industries. Indie and Fiona cover Indie's decision to seek COSMOS certification and why certifications are so important in clean beauty, especially to legitimize claims around organic, natural and more. 

On this episode, Indie chats with Kristine Keheley of Taos AER. The two talk about the journey of clean, the artistry of formulation, and alchemy in the beauty industry. Links:Taos AER Website: https://taosaer.com/Taos AER on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taosaer/