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Longevity doesn’t have to come with a luxury price tag.

In this episode, Alison Victoria shifts the conversation away from expensive wellness trends and back to the fundamentals. Movement, walking, exercise, and making intentional choices throughout the day cost nothing—but can have a meaningful impact on how we feel and age.

Sometimes the most powerful wellness tools are the ones already available to us.

🎧 Listen to the full episode with Alison Victoria for more on her approach to wellness, interior design, and living well.

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From HGTV to Beauty: The Art of Reinvention with Alison Victoria - E. 868

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with interior designer, television host, and executive producer Alison Victoria for a conversation that expands wellness beyond skincare, supplements, and treatments. From the spaces we inhabit to the careers we build, Alison explores how our surroundings, routines, and choices influence how we actually feel every day. 

After nearly two decades in television, Alison is candid about the realities behind ambition. She shares why movement and sleep remain her non-negotiables, how she recognizes the signs of burnout, and why wellness doesn’t have to mean expensive peptides or complicated biohacking. Sometimes the most meaningful interventions—walking, sleeping, moving your body, or putting down your phone—cost nothing. 

The conversation also explores Alison’s philosophy of home as an extension of wellbeing. Rather than designing sterile, showroom-perfect spaces, she surrounds herself with objects, photographs, vintage pieces, and memories that make her feel connected to the life she’s built. For Alison, a beautiful home isn’t simply something you look at—it’s somewhere you feel safe, comfortable, and unmistakably yourself. 

Alison also shares her move into beauty, the thinking behind creating one intentional hero product with Volition Beauty, and why she believes an oversaturated industry needs better products—not simply more of them.
 
From starting behind the scenes at HGTV to ultimately pitching the opportunity that became Kitchen Crashers, Alison’s career offers a larger lesson in reinvention: opportunities rarely arrive fully formed. Sometimes you have to recognize what’s missing and create the opening yourself. 

Listen to the full episode to hear Alison Victoria discuss home, wellness, beauty, burnout, and what nearly two decades in television have taught her about building a life—and career—on your own terms.

AI isn’t just transforming companies—it’s redefining what it means to lead them.

On the podcast, Chaz Giles explores a side of the AI conversation that often gets overlooked: while organizations are excited about efficiency and innovation, the people inside them are confronting what AI could mean for careers they’ve spent decades building.

The challenge for companies isn’t simply adopting AI. It’s bringing their people through the transformation while preserving the experience, judgment, and human capital that technology can’t replace.

🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear why the next generation of leadership will require learning how to evolve with AI—not compete against it.

How AI Will Reshape Beauty, Science, and Leadership with Chaz Giles - E. 867

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav welcomes back technology and innovation leader Chaz Giles for a conversation about what artificial intelligence actually means for the future of beauty, wellness, and longevity. Moving beyond ChatGPT, custom GPTs, and generalized promises of efficiency, Chaz explores a much bigger question: where can AI create genuine competitive advantage—and where does human expertise remain irreplaceable? 

Drawing from more than two decades across Procter & Gamble, venture capital, Estée Lauder Companies, precision skincare, and now Alida Labs, Chaz explains why successful AI strategy starts with identifying the problem, not choosing the technology. For beauty companies, that could mean connecting decades of proprietary research, clinical findings, consumer behavior, and formulation data to uncover insights that were previously impossible to see.  The conversation also looks toward the rise of AI-native companies—businesses designed around hybrid human-and-AI workflows from the beginning. Chaz explains why smaller, more agile companies may have an unexpected advantage and why proprietary data could become one of beauty’s most valuable assets. 

But perhaps the most important discussion centers on people. As AI reshapes organizations, experienced executives are confronting what automation means for careers built over decades. Chaz argues that human expertise isn’t disappearing—its value is shifting toward judgment, context, relationships, leadership, and the ability to turn information into action. 

Listen to the full episode to hear Chaz Giles explore how AI could reshape beauty innovation, scientific discovery, investment, and leadership—and why the companies that win may not use the most AI, but use it most deliberately.

Beauty content is evolving—and authenticity is leading the way.

In this episode, Marjan shares why the next wave of creators won’t just be defined by makeup tutorials or fashion trends, but by transparency, culture, and representation. As more creators embrace their heritage and tell their own stories, audiences are finding deeper connections with the people they follow.

Representation isn’t a trend. It’s the future.

🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear how Marjan sees the creator landscape evolving.

What It Means to Become the Face of Sephora with Marjan Tabibzada - E. 866

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with beauty and fashion creator Marjan Tabibzada for a conversation about authenticity, representation, and what it really takes to build a lasting career in the digital age. From her early days working at the MAC counter while attending college to becoming one of social media’s most recognizable creators, Marjan shares the experiences that shaped both her career and her perspective.

At the heart of the discussion is the power of representation. Marjan reflects on growing up without seeing many creators who shared her Middle Eastern heritage and explains why showcasing culture alongside beauty has always been central to her work. By embracing fashion, traditions, and everyday moments, she has built a platform that helps others feel seen while celebrating the diversity of beauty across cultures.

The conversation also offers an honest look behind influencer culture. Marjan discusses the years of consistency, experimentation, and resilience required to grow an audience, challenging the misconception that success happens overnight. She explains why authenticity remains her greatest priority, sharing how trust, meaningful partnerships, and staying true to her values have been far more important than chasing trends or viral moments.

As social media continues to evolve, Marjan believes audiences are seeking creators who bring their full identities to the forefront. Through beauty, fashion, and cultural storytelling, she demonstrates how genuine connection can create opportunities that extend far beyond the screen.

Listen to the full episode to hear Marjan Tabibzada discuss building a career with purpose, the importance of representation, and why authenticity remains the foundation of lasting success.

Success rarely happens overnight.

In this episode, Monique Rodriguez shares the reality behind building Mielle—from working as a labor and delivery nurse and raising a family to packing orders at home, reinvesting every dollar, and growing the business one customer at a time.

Her story is a reminder that lasting brands are built through consistency, discipline, and the courage to believe in a vision long before anyone else sees it.

🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear how Monique turned faith, resilience, and relentless work into one of beauty’s most inspiring success stories.

Building Mielle: Purpose Before Profit with Monique Rodriguez - E. 864

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Monique Rodriguez, founder and CEO of Mielle Organics, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and what it takes to build a brand that truly transforms an industry. From her beginnings as a labor and delivery nurse to leading one of the most influential names in textured haircare, Monique shares the lessons behind a journey defined by purpose, perseverance, and long-term vision.

What emerges is a candid look at the realities of entrepreneurship. Monique reflects on building Mielle from the ground up while balancing a full-time career, reinvesting every dollar back into the business, and navigating the challenges of scaling without outside capital. Along the way, she explains why great companies aren’t built through viral moments—they’re built by solving real problems and earning customer trust over time.

The conversation also explores how Mielle helped reshape the textured haircare category. Rather than treating textured hair as a niche, Monique focused on education, thoughtful formulation, and understanding the unique needs of consumers. She discusses why scalp health, holistic wellness, and consumer education will continue to shape the future of haircare, moving the conversation beyond products alone.

As Mielle grew, Monique remained committed to preserving the brand’s identity, even through rapid expansion and acquisition. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes that sustainable success comes from staying true to your mission while remaining humble enough to keep learning.

Listen to the full episode to hear Monique Rodriguez share her journey from nurse to entrepreneur, her philosophy on building enduring brands, and why purpose will always outlast trends.

Frequency-specific microcurrent is about more than muscle stimulation.

On the podcast, David Suzuki of Bio-Therapeutic explores how targeted electrical frequencies are being studied for their ability to communicate with the body—supporting mitochondrial function, influencing inflammation, and even interacting with pathways related to neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and melatonin.

It’s a field that has been evolving for decades, yet there’s still so much left to discover.

🎧 Listen to the full episode to learn how Bio-Therapeutic is helping advance the science of bioelectricity and the future of regenerative aesthetics.

How Bioelectricity Shapes Skin Health with David Suzuki of Bio-Therapeutic - E. 863

In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with David Suzuki, CEO of Bio-Therapeutic, to explore one of the most overlooked frontiers in regenerative aesthetics: bioelectricity. While skincare ingredients and cosmetic procedures often dominate the conversation, David explains why the body’s own electrical signaling system may be just as important for supporting healthy skin, tissue repair, and long-term resilience.

Drawing on decades of experience in microcurrent technology, David shares how every cell relies on electrical communication and ATP—the body’s cellular energy currency—to function, repair, and regenerate. Rather than viewing aging as simply the appearance of wrinkles or loss of firmness, he reframes it as a gradual decline in the body’s ability to produce the energy needed to maintain healthy tissue.

The conversation also explores how frequency-specific microcurrent differs from other electrical devices commonly used in aesthetics. Instead of stimulating muscle contractions, microcurrent is designed to work with the body’s natural bioelectric signals, supporting cellular energy production and creating an environment that may enhance recovery, collagen production, and overall skin health.

As regenerative medicine continues to reshape the future of beauty, David explains why recovery deserves as much attention as treatment itself. He also discusses how pairing microcurrent with thoughtful skincare routines may help maximize both topical ingredient performance and the skin’s own natural repair mechanisms.

Listen to the full episode to hear David Suzuki discuss bioelectricity, mitochondrial health, and why supporting the body’s natural energy systems may be one of the most important advances in regenerative skincare.