Hello Beauty

The glitz and glamour of beauty editors are real, but it is also no easy feat. Sara Tan, Bustle and Please’s Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor, recounts her story on how she began her career. Hello Beauty’s host, Joyce Platon, chats with Sara and they talk about how it’s like working at the digital publication that is directed towards millennial women, beauty trends, learning how to overcome insecurities, her experience with running the Chicago Marathon and training with Nike experts, and what beauty means to her. FOLLOW SARA TAN Sara Tan's Instagram FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTY Hello Beauty's Instagram Hello Beauty's Facebook Hello Beauty's YouTube FOLLOW JOYCE PLATON Joyce Platon's Instagram

We are no stranger to Dr. Howard Murad’s name in the skincare industry. Known as The Father of Internal Skincare, Hello Beauty host, Joyce Platon had the honor to converse with Dr. Murad about his inspiring entrepreneurial journey with Murad, Inc., the alarming impact of Cultural Stress on our health and aging, why having a child-like wonder lessens our day-to-day pressure, and the like. Find out why restoring human connection is vital and how Dr. Murad places great importance on living well and aging well, and how we can apply these nuggets of wisdom in our own unique way. FOLLOW DR. HOWARD MURAD Dr. Howard Murad 's Website Murad Skincare's Instagram Murad Skincare's YouTube FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTY Hello Beauty's Instagram Hello Beauty's Facebook Hello Beauty's YouTube FOLLOW JOYCE PLATON Joyce Platon's Instagram

Award-winning celebrity hairstylist, Hannah Burdy, is this week's Hello Beauty guest. Host, Joyce Platon, chats with this cool cat and discusses how she transitioned from small-town to working with NYC and LA's top salons and clientele. In this episode, Hannah gets candid about her favorite experiences working in the industry, her tips on being successful in her craft, and her advice in finding out the beauty in you. FOLLOW HANNAH BURDY Hannah 's Website Hannah's Instagram FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTY Hello Beauty's Instagram Hello Beauty's Facebook Hello Beauty's YouTube FOLLOW JOYCE PLATON Joyce Platon's Instagram

Los Angeles-based actress, model, and host Isabelle Du has an extensive resume under her belt. As this week’s Hello Beauty guest, she chats with host, Joyce Platon, about her colorful life in the entertainment industry which spans the East and West. She shares how wearing different kinds of hats, keeping a positive mentality, and constantly educating yourself is what allows her to land gigs such as SyFy’s Face Off, The Amazing Race, Lifetime’s American Beauty Star, and even be crowned as Miss Vietnam USA 2017. Tune in to this gem of an episode to also hear her passion in representing Asian Americans in the industry, and many more. FOLLOW ISABELLE DU Isabelle Du 's Website Isabelle Du's Instagram FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTY Hello Beauty's Instagram Hello Beauty's Facebook Hello Beauty's YouTube FOLLOW JOYCE PLATON Joyce Platon's Instagram

The life of a freelancer is never easy but that doesn’t mean one should never go after their dreams or passion. Mariah Nicole Buian, Rogue Magazine’s Beauty Editor, PRO makeup artist, and owner of Mariah Nicole Beauty, is the living proof of a successful freelancer and businesswoman. In this episode of Hello Beauty, Mariah Nicole shares with host, Joyce Platon, how she turned her makeup career into a business where she did not have to worry about turning down clients. Through Mariah Nicole’s experience, expect to learn about the importance of self-care, the importance of continuous education, self-promotion and marketing, and so many more! FOLLOW MARIAH NICOLE Mariah Nicole 's Website Mariah Nicole's Instagram Brides by Mariah Nicole Beauty FOLLOW ROGUE MAGAZINE Rogue Magazine's Instagram The life of a freelancer is never easy but that doesn’t mean one should never go after their dreams or passion. Mariah Nicole Buian, Rogue Magazine’s Beauty Editor, PRO makeup artist, and owner of Mariah Nicole Beauty, is th

With the fast-paced world of the fashion industry, it is very easy to fall prey on compromising eating well due to physical expectations of the business and especially the crazy travel schedule. Grace Cheng, Founder & CEO of Mylk Labs, noticed this early in her modeling career and addressed the issue. Hello Beauty host, Joyce Platon, sits down with Grace and picks her brain on how she started her all natural, vegan, gluten-free oatmeal brand. Discover how her clean homemade recipe is now shared in various retailers and even in Los Angeles’ hip go-to health hub: Erewhon Market. Find out how she tackles her daily tasks as a young entrepreneur, what keeps her going, what kind of beauty products she likes using, and what’s in store for her. FOLLOW MYLK LABS Mylk Lab's Website Mylk Lab's Instagram Grace Cheng's Instagram FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTY Hello Beauty's Instagram Hello Beauty's Facebook Hello Beauty's YouTube FOLLOW JOYCE PLATON Joyce Platon's Instagram

Only a few can be considered an expert. Sara Happ, Founder and CEO of Sara Happ Inc. is truly considered the Lip Expert. Known for her cult-favorite lip scrub and now a full collection of various addicting lip scrubs, hydrating glosses, lip glosses, and lip treatments, Sara surely has got the lip department down to a perfection. Hello Beauty host, Joyce Platon, sits down with Sara and finds out her amazing story of starting her product in her kitchen and eventually quitting her day job when her website crashed from an overload of orders. Through Sara’s story, it’ll inspire you to stay resilient in anything and everything you’re doing because there’s always a Yes in a sea of No’s. FOLLOW SARA HAPP Sara Happ's Instagram Sara Happ's Personal Instagram FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTY Hello Beauty's Instagram Hello Beauty's Facebook Hello Beauty's YouTube FOLLOW JOYCE PLATON Joyce Platon's Instagram

Entrepreneur, Beauty Secret Curator, Formulator, & Storyteller, Nyakio Kamoche Grieco, graces Hello Beauty to talk about her beauty secrets through her skincare brand, nyakio. nyakio comes from ethical and sustainable, natural ingredients around the globe. Nyakio shares information such as using oil to combat various skin issues and how her products naturally aid in ageless beauty. Tune in to this episode to hear more about how she drew inspiration from family traditions, travels, and even friends to create this must-have skincare line where each ingredient, all the way to the products' packaging that is so unique and pretty, it just makes the entire experience so dreamy! FOLLOW NYAKIO nyakio's Instagram Nyakio Grieco's Instagram FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTY Hello Beauty's Instagram Hello Beauty's Facebook Hello Beauty's YouTube FOLLOW JOYCE PLATON Joyce Platon's Instagram

With only $1,800 as starting capital, Galit Strugano- Wigdor, Founder and Creative Director of Girlactik, never took No for an answer. This week at Hello Beauty, Galit inspires us with her story in building Girlactik from the ground-up with no business background. She reminds us that anything is possible as long as you put your heart into it and to just keep pushing. Her resourcefulness, gutsy, and go-getter personality is what landed her brand in top high-end magazines, and A-list celebrities wearing her glitter makeup. In this episode, you will also learn how Galit successfully juggles her busy schedule and what the exciting future of Girlactik looks like. FOLLOW GIRLACTIK Girlactik's Instagram Girlactik's Website FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTY Hello Beauty's Instagram Hello Beauty's Facebook Hello Beauty's YouTube FOLLOW JOYCE PLATON Joyce Platon's Instagram

Fresh from NYC, Senior Digital Beauty Editor at ELLE magazine, Kristina Rodulfo visits Hello Beauty and chats with Joyce Platon, to talk about how she got one of the most coveted jobs in the industry. Kristina reveals how working hard, being confident, and proving oneself is the key to standing out. Find out how she stays ahead of the trends, what a typical day looks like for her, how being a digital editor is more than having good words, what beauty really means, that a trend is not just a trend, etc. Hear what her favorite products are and what's in her busy plate. Tune in to this fun episode to also just hear us have fun and laugh! <3 FOLLOW KRISTINA RODULFO Kristina's Instagram FOLLOW ELLE USA ELLE Magazine’s Instagram ELLE Beauty’s Website FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTY Hello Beauty's Instagram Hello Beauty's Facebook Hello Beauty's YouTube FOLLOW JOYCE PLATON Joyce Platon's Instagram

Kevyn Aucoin is a massive name in the beauty world and it is here to stay. Kevyn Aucoin Beauty's Director of PRO Artistry, Viviana Martin, shares her tips with Hello Beauty's host, Joyce Platon, on what it takes to be a successful makeup artist, how being nice is vital to one's career, and why overly-contoured makeup is not what the high-end magazines and A-list celebrities request for. In this episode, you can also find out how Viviana landed her dream job and what's in store for her and Kevyn Aucoin Beauty. FOLLOW VIVIANA MARTIN Viviana's Instagram FOLLOW KEVYN AUCOIN BEAUTY Kevyn Aucoin Beauty’s Instagram Kevyn Aucoin Beauty’s Website FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTY Hello Beauty's Instagram Hello Beauty's Facebook Hello Beauty's YouTube FOLLOW JOYCE PLATON Joyce Platon's Instagram

The skin is the largest organ in the body and there is no question that it is the most exposed to external factors that affect its complexion. Dr. Loretta Ciraldo, Co-Founder of Dr. Loretta joins Hello Beauty host, Joyce Platon, and sheds light on what these external factors are. As a leading board-certified dermatologist with over 40 years of experience, her expertise, along with her anti-aging skincare line, teaches us their valuable philosophy of “Skin Unexposed”. Get ready to take down some serious notes- this episode will uncover the real truths about today’s skin issues, how easily you can mitigate the problem, and that it’s never too late to start a skincare routine. FOLLOW DR. LORETTA Dr. Loretta's Instagram Dr. Loretta’s Website FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTY Hello Beauty's Instagram Hello Beauty's Facebook Hello Beauty's YouTube FOLLOW JOYCE PLATON Joyce Platon's Instagram

StackedSkincare’s Founder and CEO, Kerry Benjamin, sits down with Hello Beauty’s host, Joyce Platon, and expresses how her cutting-edge tools and “stacking” her products of pro-grade serums and peels could be the answer to your skin’s woes. Kerry provides insight and lessons on her journey to becoming a sought-after esthetician, to building her beautiful spa, and to eventually creating her famed skincare line. Tune in to learn more about how she beat eczema, how she successfully switched careers, how not caving in through hardship is one of her most valuable secrets to her success, why her dermaplaning tool is the ultimate must-have, and many more. FOLLOW StackedSkincare StackedSkincare's Instagram StackedSkincare’s Website FOLLOW KERRY BENJAMIN Kerry Benjamin's Instagram FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTY Hello Beauty's Instagram Hello Beauty's Facebook Hello Beauty's YouTube FOLLOW JOYCE PLATON Joyce Platon's Instagram

Makeup primers are one of the most frustrating products to work with so most people skip this step entirely. Kendra Richards, celebrity makeup artist and founder of Heir Atelier, addresses this issue and talks about her creating her brand, a revolutionary line of makeup primers that simply work. She joins Hello Beauty and explains how a great makeup primer should be lightweight, smooth, and hydrating while improving makeup. In this episode, we are told and are inspired by her obvious talent but also a resilient and professional character that makes her a go-to for A-list clients/ celebrities for decades. FOLLOW HEIR ATELIER Heir Atelier's Instagram Heir Atelier’s Website FOLLOW KENDRA RICHARDS Kendra Richards' Instagram FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTY Hello Beauty's Instagram Hello Beauty's Facebook Hello Beauty's YouTube FOLLOW JOYCE PLATON Joyce Platon's Instagram

With a throng of skincare companies emerging left and right, it is quite difficult to choose what looks cute in your cabinet and what can do the job without putting harsh ingredients into your skin. Jen Alden guests on Hello Beauty to tell us about her plant-based beauty products that are vegan, cruelty-free, has no preservatives, sulfates, and fragrances and why it's important that we need to know the ingredients we put in our body, hence the name of her brand, Naked Eye Beauty. She gets candid about her experience as a hair and makeup artist, what's it like working on celebrities, and what she learned along the way in building her brand and studio. FOLLOW NAKED EYE BEAUTY Take My Face Off on Instagram Take My Face Off’s Website FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTY Hello Beauty on Instagram Hello Beauty on Facebook Hello Beauty on YouTube FOLLOW JOYCE PLATON Joyce Platon on Instagram

Amanda McIntosh started her career playing the clarinet with an orchestra in Spain but her love for makeup and passion for skincare pushed her to innovate her own product. In this episode of Hello Beauty, Amanda chats about being the Founder and CEO of Take My Face Off, her story in creating the creative Makeup Mitty which is a reusable washcloth that makes you rethink the usage of cotton balls/pads, how to persist when you are told it’s impossible, the benefits of having a business partner, what she does to unwind, why mental-detox from social media is important, her advice on how to discover your beauty within, and so much more! FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTY Hello Beauty on Instagram Hello Beauty on Facebook Hello Beauty on YouTube FOLLOW JOYCE PLATON Joyce Platon on Instagram FOLLOW TAKE MY FACE OFF Take My Face Off on Instagram Take My Face Off’s Website

Hello Beauty is finally here! Brandi Fowler, InStyle Magazine’s event reporter and InStyle.com’s fashion and entertainment news correspondent, drops by to talk about her early career with MTV News, E! News, and Travel Channel, what she learned from the industry, what led her to creating her own travel and lifestyle website called Destination Fab, and how to travel on a budget and be able to splurge when you get there. This episode will inspire you to feel that it is possible to live the fab life! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTY Hello Beauty on Instagram Hello Beauty on Facebook Hello Beauty on YouTube FOLLOW JOYCE PLATON Joyce Platon on Instagram FOLLOW BRANDI LAREN FOWLER Brandi Fowler on Instagram FOLLOW DESTINATION FAB Destination Fab on Instagram Destination Fab’s Website