MECCA Talks
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Introducing MECCA Talks, an access all areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community. Made by Australia’s biggest beauty retailer—and hosted by MECCA’s chief marketing officer, Kate Blythe—this podcast goes beyond what you see in our 100+ stores, on social media, and on The MECCA Memo to swing open the doors to the global beauty industry, and to our network of friends, founders, and collaborators. Expect conversations with brand founders, industry experts, and our own in-house specialists; deep dives into the history of iconic beauty formulations; and advice for life from our most trusted friends. Hit play! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- Youth To The People’s Founders Bring California Cool to Your Top Shelf · 29 minWelcome to MECCA Talks, your access-all-areas pass to the beauty, business and lifestyle experts we call our community. Cousins and California natives Greg Gonzalez and Joe…
- Chriselle Lim Turned PHLUR into Everyone’s Favourite Fragrance Brand · 39 minWelcome to MECCA Talks, your access-all-areas pass to the beauty, business and lifestyle experts we call our community. Few names embody modern beauty quite like Chriselle Lim…
- Why You Should Trust a Sceptical Beauty Journalist with Your Skin · 35 minAward-winning beauty journalist turned brand founder, Joanna Ellner, has spent her career exploring the intersection of science, ritual and skin. After more than a decade writing…
- BONUS: MECCA Beauty Loop: Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know · 13 minOn this episode, we're taking you behind the scenes of one of the most iconic parts of the MECCA experience: MECCA Beauty Loop. Launched over a decade ago, MECCA Beauty Loop…
- Oxygen-Infused Skincare is The Next Big Thing · 36 minWe’ve been so lucky to host global skin pioneers on our podcast, from dermatologist-founder hybrids like Dr. Dennis Gross and Dr. Courtney Rubin, to groundbreaking luxury…
- The Story Behind Every MECCA Skin Specialists’ Favourite Cream · 55 minIn today’s episode, Kate is joined by French pharmacist and Cosmetics 27 founder Michèle Evrard. If you’ve ever walked into a MECCA store looking for something to soothe…
- Why ILIA’s Viral Skin Tint Almost Didn’t Happen · 39 minIn today’s episode, Kate is joined by ILIA founder and beauty pioneer, Sasha Plavsic. Sasha was in her early 30’s when she launched ILIA from her grandmothers’ garage over 14…
- Isamaya Is The Artist Of The Next Generation · 44 minBritish born makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench has spent more than a decade bringing her avant-garde looks to life on some of the most recognisable faces. From Kate Moss to Rihanna…
- Jerrod Blandino Built a Beauty Icon. Now, He’s Doing It Again. · 42 minIn today’s episode Kate is joined by Polite Society founder, Jerrod Blandino. If the name sounds familiar, you’d be right – before founding Polite Society with his husband…
- Why Katie Jane Hughes Is Everyone’s Favourite Makeup Artist · 41 minIn today’s episode Kate is joined in the studio by one of the industry's most beloved makeup artists, Katie Jane Hughes. 10 years ago the UK-born artist started an Instagram…
- Uni’s Alexandra Keating On Why The Best Body Care Is… Blue! · 26 minIn today’s episode Kate is joined in the studio by tech-entrepreneur turned beauty founder, Uni’s Alexandra Keating. After starting not one, but two successful tech startups…
- Rae Morris Teaches Us How To Actually Apply Eyeliner · 37 minIn today’s episode Kate is joined by one of Australia’s most acclaimed makeup artists and founder of her eponymous brand, Rae Morris. Rae’s work with international brands…
- Flamingo Estate’s Richard Christiansen On Living a Fuller Life · 31 minIn today’s episode, Kate is joined in the MECCA Talks studio by Flamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen. You may remember their first conversation in 2022, where they spoke…
- Summer Fridays' Marianna Hewitt On Co-Creating The Internet's Favourite Beauty · 38 minIn today’s episode Kate is joined in the studio by Summer Fridays co-founder Marianna Hewitt. After growing a loyal audience as a beauty blogger, Marianna (alongside co-founder…
- How Fig.1’s Approach To Retinol Changed The (Skin) Game · 37 minIn today’s episode Kate is joined by US board-certified dermatologist and Fig.1 co-founder, Dr Courtney Rubin. In 2021, drawing on her degrees from Yale, Harvard and the…
- Amy Liu Talks Tower 28, The Fastest-Growing Beauty Brand For Sensitive Skin · 47 minIn today’s episode Kate is joined in the studio by Tower 28 founder Amy Liu. Having experienced chronic eczema for most of her adult life, the former beauty executive struggled…
- Hunter Schafer Talks Euphoria’s Return, And Creating an Anime Short with Shiseido · 22 minIn today’s episode, Kate is chatting with celebrated actor Hunter Schafer, best known for her roles in HBO’s Euphoria, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and…
- Ariel Tejada Changed How We Do Makeup Forever · 32 minIn today’s episode, Kate is joined by globally recognised makeup artist and Morphe collaborator, Ariel Tejada – or as he’s known by beauty lovers around the world…
- The Mini: Our Favourite SPFs And The Great Glitter Eye Debate · 24 minThis week, Tara and Kerri discuss the birthday makeup trend, share their thoughts on the newest SPF launches and debate whether glitter or smoky eyes are the easiest look. Plus…
- Kosas Founder Sheena Zadeh is Four Years Ahead of The Makeup Game · 44 minIn today’s episode, Kate is joined by one of our most highly requested guests, Kosas founder Sheena Zadeh. By combining her love of biology, business and colour theory, Sheena…







