
Moxie, Moxa And A Mission: Vie Healing’s Mona Dan Opens V/Rituals Spa In WeHo
Vie Healing founder Mona Dan, who describes herself as an acupuncturist, herbalist, tea lover, traveler, mama, holistic lifestyle leader and passionate health educator, is comfortable with many roles. And here’s another one to add to her...

Self-Professed Diva Kimba Williams And Doctor Barbara McLaren Created Kushae As A Natural Feminine Care Brand For Today
Kimba Williams and Barbara McLaren could hardly be more different. Williams, a former pharmaceutical sales consultant with a megawatt smile and confidence to match, is a self-proclaimed diva never at a loss for words or ideas. McLaren, a...

Old Habits Are Hard to Break: Getting Consumers To Give Your Brand A Go
In this edition of Beauty Independent’s ongoing series posing questions to beauty entrepreneurs, we ask 15 founders and executives: What’s the hardest part of convincing consumers to change their beauty or wellness habits to try your products?

“A Better Version Of What It’s Always Stood For”: Ricky’s NYC Brings On Board New President For A Refresh
Ricky’s NYC has a new president who wants to retain the quirkiness that makes it unique. With a retail career stretching over a quarter century, Lisa Aquilino brings a merchandiser’s eye to the vast array of merchandise...

Founder Story: Cindy Luken Of Lük Beautifood
Lük Beautifood founder Cindy Luken has a mantra for our times: “What goes on, goes in.” It’s her elevator pitch honed to a cooking knife’s edge and encapsulates the...