NIYA: Unfiltered

Welcome back to NIYA: Unfiltered! 

Today's episode wraps up our third season of NIYA: Unfiltered! Join the NIYA team as we discuss the repercussions of social media, makeup artists vs. beauty influencers, MUA best practices and what the future has in store for the NIYA Beauty App!

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Welcome back to Episode 14 of NIYA: Unfiltered!

Pulled from our recent Instagram Live, today we're featuring Anastasia Bezrukova, founder of Minori Beauty! We discuss how Marie Kondo led her to create a makeup brand that's disrupting overconsumption in the beauty industry.

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Today's episode wraps up our venture capitalism series & discusses the how 'girl boss' era led to problematic work environments in female-founder companies.

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Today's episode covers the stories of women-led startups, Away and Wing & how their problematic 'girl boss' business tactics lead to their female founders stepping down. Subscribe to our podcast NIYA: Unfiltered for more beauty industry tea & skincare, makeup and entrepreneur secrets!

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Today's episode covers the history of Revlon & how it's problematic business models lead the company to file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in June 2022. Subscribe to our podcast NIYA: Unfiltered for more beauty industry tea & skincare, makeup and entrepreneur secrets!

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Today's Minisode is a continuation of our Venture Capitalism in the Beauty Industry series & we're talking about the Fall of Glossier. We're taking a deep dive into the story of Glossier & how it came to be, what went wrong & it's fall from grace. 

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Hi guys - today's Minisode is a continuation of our Venture Capitalism in the Beauty Industry series. Today's topic: Emily Weiss & the Rise of Glossier. We're taking a deep dive into the story of Glossier & how it came to be. Stay tuned for next week, where we cover the fall of the Glossier empire. 

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With the release of JLo's documentary 'Halftime', we're refreshing on our episode with Scott Barnes this week! 

Please welcome the incredibly talented celebrity Makeup Artist, Scott Barnes (@scottbarnescosmetics on Instagram)! Scott has created some of the most iconic looks in the industry, including the "JLo Glow", viral Kim K baking/contouring techniques & more! 

Join Scott & our CEO, Thya as they discuss the journey to stardom, behind-the-scenes secrets, product development, and the key to being an irreplaceable part of a glam team!

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Welcome back to Episode 7 of NIYA: Unfiltered!

Today, we're kicking off a 3-part series in which we cover the rise and fall of female-founded beauty brands, how venture capitalism comes into play & where it all went wrong. Stay tuned as we uncover the story of Glossier, Away & Wing!

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Welcome back to Season 3 of NIYA: Unfiltered! Today's guest is Claire Guentz, influencer and founder of Parry App, a women's safety app that allows users to avoid uncomfortable or potentially dangerous situations by sending realistic phone calls. In this episode, Claire discusses how true crime podcasts lead her to create a women's safety app, her journey transitioning to the tech industry from social media & reveals how to self-fund your passion project. 

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Welcome back to Season 3 of NIYA: Unfiltered! Join our CEO & Founder, Thya & Director of Operations, Mikayla as they discuss the downfall of celebrity beauty brands, industry lawsuits you may not have heard about & where the future of makeup is headed!

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Please welcome Dr. Alpa Patel, skincare expert & Founder of San Diego-based clean skincare brand, Luvanya.

She discusses her journey, finding your 'why', product development & skincare secrets for all ages on this week's episode!

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Introducing our very own NIYA Beauty Director of Operations, Mikayla Rogers!

She discusses her journey on social media, how she got into the tech industry & her advice for smaller creators on this week's episode! 

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Our Beauty Director, Celeste Duquesne, joins us on Episode 2 & we're talking about how to get started in the beauty industry, Celeste's journey as a international celebrity makeup artist & faking it til you make it. 

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Welcome back to Season 3 of NIYA: Unfiltered! Join our CEO & Founder, Thya & Director of Operations, Mikayla as they uncover the tragic story of Brandon Truaxe, founder of Deciem & The Ordinary. 

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Please welcome Elisabeth Jones-Hennessy on our next episode of NIYA: Unfiltered! We're discussing how Elisabeth utilized her expertise as a buyer to create GiftMeChic and become the queen of gifting!⁠

Elisabeth started her career as a buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue before becoming the CEO of By Kilian Fragrances US. In 2019, she founded @giftmechic, a platform that offers guidance and curated products to give the perfect gift!⁠ 🎁 ⁠ 

Join Thya and Elisabeth as they discuss her career, entrepreneurship & gifting do’s and don'ts (just in time for Christmas🎄)!

Check out GiftMeChic at www.giftmechic.com

Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/hWRIhi1cpc8

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Dr. Singh answers all your burning questions about cosmetic procedures, anti-aging and treating skin conditions!

Please welcome our next guest, Dr. Nidhi Singh Tandon, M.D., Board Certified Dermatologist, skincare expert and Founder of The Skin Art Clinic. In this episode,⁠ Dr. Singh & our CEO, Thya discuss the importance of a skincare routine, the misconception around certain cosmetic procedures & their own experience trying them.  

Catch the full video version of Episode 5 on Youtube! https://youtu.be/hReQqdNTweg

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Please welcome Kim Wyatt, TV presenter and contributing writer for Harper's Bazaar Qatar, on Episode 4!⁠ Kim & our CEO, Thya take us on a walk down memory lane, breaking down the struggle of internet makeup trends & applying them to their own routines, & addressing the age gap in beauty marketing on our next episode of NIYA: Unfiltered.⁠

Watch the full video version (and blooper reel) of Episode 4 on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr64s2vAsGy21T-wrkhqPjA

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Please welcome our next NIYA: Unfiltered guest, @blahblahblanda! Join Blanda Eggenschwiler, a Swiss-born contemporary artist, and our CEO, Thya, as they talk what life is like as an artist, discovering passions & all things clean beauty.⁠  

Catch the full video version on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr64s2vAsGy21T-wrkhqPjA

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Please welcome Brian Park, CEO & Founder of O.R.G. Skincare, an indie K-Beauty skincare line! ⁠

Join Brian, our CEO, Thya, and our beauty director, Celeste as they discuss how starting a skincare brand, navigating through the beauty industry as a man, and what to expect in the future from O.R.G. Skincare!⁠

Catch the full video version on our Youtube channel to see Thya apply the Mineral Peel Face mask, step-by-step! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr64s2vAsGy21T-wrkhqPjA

Welcome back to NU Season 2! We're kicking off the season with special guest Ashley Kennedy, co-founder & CEO of Ashley Kennedy Lashes. 

Join Ashley, our CEO, Thya, and our beauty director, Celeste as they discuss the journey to launching the Ashley Kennedy lash brand, working with her fiancé, and the technology behind it all.

Catch the full video version on our Youtube channel to see Thya apply these lashes step-by-step! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr64s2vAsGy21T-wrkhqPjA

Welcome back to our series, NIYA: Unfiltered! We're ending Season 1 with a bang! Please welcome our next guest, the incredibly talented celebrity Makeup Artist, Scott Barnes (@scottbarnescosmetics on Instagram) on Episode 12! Scott has created some of the most iconic looks in the industry, including the "JLo Glow", viral Kim K baking/contouring techniques & more! Join Scott & our CEO, Thya as they discuss the journey to stardom, behind-the-scenes secrets, product development, and the key to being an irreplaceable part of a glam team!

Welcome back to our series, NIYA: Unfiltered! Please welcome our next guest, Bouba (@bouba on Instagram) on Episode 11!  Join Bouba & our CEO, Thya as they discuss his journey as a celebrity MUA, favorite techniques and how to be a successful makeup artist in the industry!

Welcome back to our series, NIYA: Unfiltered! Please welcome our next guest, Yara Succar (@yara_succar) on Episode 10!  

Yara is a celebrity makeup artist out of Lebanon, where she trained under our last Unfiltered guest at the Samer Khouzami Academy. We loved getting her take on different tips & techniques for a full glam beat!  

Join Yara & our CEO, Thya, as they discuss favorite products, makeup tips & beauty in the Middle East!  ⁠

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Welcome back to our series, NIYA: Unfiltered!

Please welcome our next guest, Samer Khouzami (@samerkhouzami) on Episode 9!

Samer is the definition of an entrepreneur - he is the Founder & CEO of @samerkhouzamicosmetics⁠, and built his brand from the ground up as a self-taught makeup artist.

Join Samer & our CEO, Thya, as they discuss building a beauty empire, following your dreams & much more!

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You can stay up-to-date with Samer & his brand on Instagram at @samerkhouzamicosmetics

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Welcome back to our series, NIYA: Unfiltered!

Please welcome our next guest, Amber Talarico (@whatittakes_mua) on Episode 8!

Amber is a men's groomer, makeup artist, podcaster and founder of "What it Takes MUA" based in Los Angeles, CA.⁠

Join our NIYA Pro recruiter, Amber & our CEO, Thya, as they take you behind-the-scenes of the beauty industry - showing you how to market yourself & how to elevate your career as a working makeup artist!

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You can stay up-to-date with Amber on Instagram at @whatittakes_mua

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Welcome back to our series, NIYA: Unfiltered! 

Please welcome our next guest, Markus Molinari (@markusmolinari) on Episode 7!  

Markus is a stylist, jewelry designer, restaurant owner and human rights activist based out of Los Angeles, California.⁠  

Join Markus & our CEO, Thya, as they discuss self-discovery, adjusting to life in lockdown, expressing creativity & activism!   

You can stay up-to-date with Markus on Instagram at @markusmolinari 

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Welcome back to our series, NIYA: Unfiltered! Please welcome our next guest, Ana Villafañe (@anavillafaneofficial) on Episode 6!

Ana Villafañe is an actress and singer, best known for her role in the Broadway musical 'On Your Feet'! Ana was named one of the New York Times' "30 Under 30" and has been honored for trailblazing Latinx representation in entertainment.⁠

Join Ana & our CEO, Thya, as they discuss her beauty routine, behind the scenes of Broadway, her journey as an actress, and much more! We are so excited for this episode!⁠

You can stay up-to-date with Ana on Instagram at @anavillafaneofficial

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Welcome back to our series, NIYA: Unfiltered! Please welcome our next guest, Mirtha Michelle (@mirthamichelle) on Episode 5!  

Mirtha Michelle is a poet, author, actress, and founder of female-empowered creative brand titled MMCM Creative. Some of her films include Señorita Justice, This Christmas, and Fast & Furious.⁠ 

Join Mirtha & our CEO, Thya as they discuss inner beauty, feeding your soul, & personal growth!  

You can stay up-to-date with Mirtha on Instagram at @mirthamichelle  

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Welcome back to our series, NIYA: Unfiltered! Please welcome our next guest, Caroline (@carolinedamore) on Episode 4!

Join Caroline & our CEO, Thya as they discuss entrepreneurship, being a mom, and more!⁠

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You can stay up-to-date with Caroline on Instagram @carolinedamore

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Welcome back to our series, NIYA: Unfiltered! Please welcome our next guest, Isabel (@prettyfrowns) on Episode 3!

Join Isabel & our CEO, Thya as they discuss self-discovery, beauty, and life in quarantine!

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You can stay up-to-date with Isabel on Instagram @prettyfrowns and follow her blog at https://www.prettyfrowns.com/

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Welcome back to our series, NIYA: Unfiltered! We’re kicking off the year with our next guest, @dianamadison on Episode 2! 🤍  

Join Diana & our CEO, Thya as they discuss juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship, activism & life during COVID.   

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You can stay up-to-date with Diana on Instagram @dianamadison and follow her skincare brand at @dianamadisonbeauty. 

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It's finally here! Our new series, NIYA: UNFILTERED has finally dropped and we were lucky enough to have Yanin Namasonthi from @idressmyselff as our first guest🎙⁠

⁠Join Yanin & our CEO, Thya as they discuss redefining beauty, finding creativity during quarantine, influencing, and more!

Catch the full version & podcast on Youtube, Apple, Spotify and all streaming platforms! Go take a listen and let us know your favorite part!

You can stay up-to-date with Yanin on Instagram @idressmyselff and follow her blog at https://www.idressmyselff.com/

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Join our host - CEO & Founder, Thya Sanders as she interviews the tastemakers and pioneers of the beauty and fashion industries and redefines the definition of beauty in our ever-changing world. NIYA: UNFILTERED debuts Wednesday, November 25th. Make sure to mark your calendars, follow us on Spotify & subscribe on Apple Podcasts!