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Written by Heather Hamilton
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Episode 7: Interview with Adina Grigore of S.W. Basics

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Written by Heather Hamilton
Episode 7: Interview with Adina Grigore of S.W. Basics

Chances are, if you love organic skincare, you’ve tried S.W. Basics products, or read one of Adina Grigore’s fantastic books: Skin Cleanse or Just the Essentials. Adina has taken her love for nutrition and wellness and turned them into a truly inspiring brand.

In this refreshingly honest interview, Heather and Adina share a glimpse into some of the emotional challenges of running a skincare business. Whether it be the constant problem solving or navigating new territory, it takes a lot more grit and dedication than one might expect.

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Written by Heather Hamilton
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adventure, authenticity, beginnings, behind the brand, botanicals, brands, business, business growth, connection, customers, entrepreneurship, green, green beauty, growth, guest interview, indie beauty, industry, innovation, innovators, natural, nontoxic, organic, organic skincare, scaling, skin, skincare, small business, travel, women startups, zoe organics

Episode 5: Interview with Victoria Fantauzzi of La Bella Figura

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Episode 5: Interview with Victoria Fantauzzi of La Bella Figura
This week on the podcast, Heather talks with Victoria from La Bella Figura about what it was like building brands before green beauty was a thing. You’ll hear what inspired Victoria and her business partner, Karen, to create “A Night for Green Beauty,” the event that brought us green beauty brands together, and how critical education was to furthering our case. We also talk about challenges and how they contribute to success. When you believe in something and don’t give up, really amazing things can happen. Continue reading
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Written by Heather Hamilton
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aromatherapy, authenticity, beauty, beginnings, behind the brand, brands, business, business growth, cosmetic manufacturing, cosmos, eco-cert, entrepreneurship, essential oils, family, green, green beauty, growth, guest interview, indie beauty, industry, innovation, innovators, motherhood, natural, nontoxic, organic, Organic Skincare, scaling, skin, skincare, small business, women startups, zoe organics

Episode 4: Interview with Suzanne LeRoux of One Love Organics

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Written by Heather Hamilton
Episode 4: Interview with Suzanne LeRoux of One Love Organics
Suzanne LeRoux, founder of One Love Organics, shares the story of how she started the company, which is now heading into its 8th year of business. In this episode, Suzanne and Heather talk about product manufacturing and organic certification, managing growth, and what it takes to persevere while not compromising on core values or quality. We also learn how she and her husband, the CFO of OLO, work together, and why she made the switch from practicing law to running a skincare company in the first place. Continue reading
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Episode 7: Interview with Adina Grigore of S.W. Basics Dec 15, 2017
Episode 5: Interview with Victoria Fantauzzi of La Bella Figura Dec 01, 2017
Episode 4: Interview with Suzanne LeRoux of One Love Organics Nov 24, 2017