In this episode of Coffee N° 5, Lara talks to branding expert Rebecca Bartlett about the essentials of building cohesive, impactful brands. Rebecca shares insights on how to align a brand with its founder’s vision, prioritize cohesion, and navigate retailer feedback without losing identity.

They also discuss how brands can evolve their narrative, decipher ‘sexiness’ for their unique audience, and tackle the challenges of creating a multi-generational brand. Tune in for expert advice on staying true to your brand while scaling and adapting in today’s competitive market.

We’ll talk about:

• The importance of prioritizing cohesion when developing a brand.
• How brands can switch their narrative without losing their brand.
• Deciphering ‘sexiness’ for your unique brand and clientele.
• How to navigate retailer feedback while staying true to your brand.
• The challenges of trying to develop a multi-generational brand.

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In this episode of Coffee N° 5, Lara chats with Lorne Lucree, founder of Quiet Coyote, about how curiosity fueled his journey from product junkie to industry expert. They discuss breaking through in the beauty world, finding the right balance for emerging brands, and the impact of TikTok Shop on consumer behavior. Lorne also shares insights on how technology is shaping sustainable product development and why the little things matter when it comes to formulation. Tune in for expert tips and industry secrets on navigating the fast-paced beauty landscape!

We’ll talk about:

• How curiosity can spark an incredible career in beauty and product development.
• Tips and tricks for breaking through in the industry.
• How to determine if the niche or broad approach is right for your emerging brand.
• The impact of TikTok shop and its influence on consumers.
• The power of technology in developing sustainable products.
• Why the little things matter in formulation.

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In this episode of Coffee N°5, Lara sits down with Annie Meyer, founder of Untoxicated, who shares how she transitioned from brand management to creating skincare solutions for sensitive skin. Learn from her about how she creates clean and efficient products and how embracing a sense of community and creativity have helped build her breakout brand.

We’ll talk about:

• Understanding the difference between migraines and headaches.
• How navigating the organizational operations and beauty are interconnected for Annie.
• Tips for developing a stable formula for skincare products.
• How to develop a product that is both clean and efficient.
• How to insert yourself and breakthrough into the beauty market.
• The importance of embracing community and generosity in the beauty industry.

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Tune in to hear Dominique Gagnon, a visionary in the beauty industry, discuss the future of skincare. Learn how biotechnology is revolutionizing the industry, the power of design thinking in creating innovative solutions, and the challenges of translating complex science into consumer-friendly products. Discover the latest breakthrough ingredient that's taking the beauty world by storm and the emerging trends that inspired the concept of "inflammaging."

We’ll talk about:

• What biotech is and how it’s revolutionizing the beauty industry.
• The power of design thinking and biotech.
• The challenge behind connecting the dots between consumer pain points and ingredients.
• The new super ingredient that’s raising the bar.
• Skincare trends that influenced Inflammaging.

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Learn how to create a wildly successful community and leverage that community for industry leaders. Hear from industry veteran April Uchitel on the power of connection, why you have to move past the scarcity mindset, and why a community mentality works. Tune into this inspiring episode and discover how to drive business growth through organic connections and lasting relationships.

We’ll talk about:

• How to build a community by bridging isolating silos.
• The power of community and how they can benefit industry leaders, like you.
• The link between generosity and growth in moving beyond the scarcity model.
• The benefits of embracing a community mindset.
• How connection drives business and curation organically.
• Why it’s essential to move beyond ‘picking someone’s brain’ about important decisions.
• The difference between mentorship and business support.

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In Coffee N° 5, Lara and Sarah Chung Park take a deep dive into retail. Listen in for the latest on K-Beauty trends, omnichannel strategies, and how to make retail interesting. Hear Sarah's take on using packaging for storytelling, education, and overcoming growing pains. She also shares how to solve complex issues on platforms like Amazon.

We’ll talk about:

• The new wavelength of K-Beauty approaching.
• The importance of taking an omnichannel approach to your retail product.
• How to tell a story on the shelf using packaging and the retail space.
• Why education is key in the retail space.
• The dangers of being an overnight success.
• The challenges of navigating the Amazon space.

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Discover how a YouTube passion can turn into a full-time career with Sarah Cheung. Learn about the different ways to earn an income from ads, the importance of being selective as a content creator, and the power of authenticity when building your brand. Get inspired and gain valuable insights into the secret behind Sarah's successful makeup channel.

We’ll talk about:

• How to earn an income from youtube.
• The different ways to generate an income from ads.
• The importance of being selective as a content creator.
• The power of authenticity when creating your brand.
• How to stay inspired in this industry.
• The secret behind her brand’s success.

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On this episode of Coffee N° 5, host Lara sits down with Catherine Magee, the visionary behind Playground, a pioneering sexual wellness brand. Learn how products in sexual wellness have been an empowering force for women, the difficulties of marketing those products, and why society's silence about sexual health affects everyone. Learn about the importance of an approach approved by a sexologist and partnering with the right ambassador. Tune in to this insightful conversation about a subject overdue for open discussion.

We’ll talk about:

• How sexual wellness products have played an important role in empowering women.
• The challenges of marketing sexual wellness products.
• Why society’s inability to talk about their sexual wellness adversely impacts everyone.
• Embracing a sexologist approved approach to wellness.
• The importance of partnering with the right ambassador.

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