Jacquelyn DeJesu, Founder and CEO of SHHHOWERCAP

Jacquelyn DeJesu is the founder and CEO of SHHHOWERCAP, a fashion forward reinvention of the shower cap that has been optimized for both form and function. As an advertising creative, Jacquelyn spent over a decade building brands at some of the world’s top agencies and has led the creative work on accounts across a range of categories. Throughout her career, Jacquelyn has been driven to create disruptive ideas by finding power in simplicity and beautiful execution.

Listen as Dr. Devgan and Jacquelyn chat about hair care and the journey of entrepreneurship.

Beauty Bosses: Episode 72 with Jacquelyn DeJesu, Founder of SHHHOWERCAP
Lara Devgan, MD, MPH

Jake Walker, Client Lead at Giphy

Jake Walker, an early employee at Giphy, climbed the ranks and currently works as a Client Lead at the popular social media company. He is also an illustrator that has been with Giphy from its early stages and he has personally contributed to its growth. Giphy completely revolutionized social media when they introduced their animated content and you can find Jake himself in their trending searches.

Listen as Dr. Devgan and Jake talk about social media, trending topics, and business growth.

Episode 71 with Jake Walker, Client Lead at Giphy
Lara Devgan, MD, MPH

Haley Sacks, Founder of Mrs. Dow Jones

Haley Sacks is an entrepreneur and the financially savvy founder of the popular platform: Mrs. Dow Jones. Haley started her company in 2017 when she realized that financial information/content needed a millennial makeover. She took matters into her own hands and now puts out content that appeals to the masses. Mrs. Dow Jones has disrupted Wall Street and now listen as Dr. Devgan and Haley chat about everything from beauty, women in business, and Wall Street!

Episode 70 with Haley Sacks, Founder of Mrs. Dow Jones
Lara Devgan, MD, MPH

Pamela Baxter, Founder of Bonafide Beauty Lab

Pamela Baxter is the founder of Bonafide Beauty Lab, an entrepreuner, executive, and boss lady. Pamela Baxter chats with Dr. Devgan about her role as a woman in leadership. Her innovative company, Bonafide Beauty Lab, is a beauty incubator that identifies founder led beauty businesses and provides them with funding and management services for accelerated growth. As the former President and CEO of huge name brands in the fashion world, she is a certified Beauty Boss.

Listen as Dr. Devgan keeps her listeners informed and inspired during this conversation with Pamela Baxter.

Episode 69 with Pamela Baxter, Founder of Bonafide Beauty Lab
Lara Devgan, MD, MPH

Melissa Ben-Ishay, Founder, President and Chief Product Officer of Baked by Melissa

Melissa Ben-Ishay is a successful mom and baker. She is the founder of Baked by Melissa, the famous New York City-based brand that produces handmade, bite-size cupcakes and treats. Her passion for baking led her launching Baked by Melissa in 2008, with the idea that people should be able to taste more flavors without a post-dessert guilt trip.Today the company operates 14 stores and ships across the country. In October of 2017, she released her first cookbook, Cakes by Melissa.  She currently serves as the company’s President and Chief Product Officer.

Listen as Dr. Devgan and Melissa chat about all things business, beauty, and women in positions of power.

Episode 68 with Melissa Ben-Ishay, Founder of Baked by Melissa
Lara Devgan, MD, MPH

Jeremy Adelman, Founder & Managing Partner of Artis

Jeremy Adelman worked as an investment banker and corporate development consultant prior to co-founding Artis. During his previous roles, he assessed countless business pitches on products, both new and established, from like-minded creators and visionaries – all who were seeking white space opportunities and new ways to enhance their customers’ experiences. Jeremy’s ability to work across all consumer product categories armed him with the skill set and expertise he needed to develop a successful business blueprint that has since fueled Artis’ global success. Listen as Dr. Devgan keeps her listeners educated and informed.

Episode 67 with Jeremy Adelman, Founder & Managing Partner of Artis
Lara Devgan, MD, MPH

Dan Browne, Co-Founder, President and CEO of Revance

Dr. Devgan sits down with Dan Browne, Co-Founder, President and CEO of Revance. Revance is responsible for a new neurotoxin, DaxibotulinumtoxinA, that is expected to be on the market next year. This groundbreaking toxin is predicted to last 6 months, 2-3 months longer than all other toxins that are available now. The currently unnamed product is the first vegan toxin and is just the beginning of long acting neuromodulators. Listen as Dr. Devgan learns what’s new in the world of aesthetics and keeps her listeners educated and informed.

Beauty Bosses: Episode 66 with Dan Browne, Co-Founder, President and CEO of Revance
Lara Devgan, MD, MPH

Sara Foster, Creative Director of Bumble, Actress, Model and TV Producer

Dr. Devgan sits down with the beautiful and charismatic Sara Foster. Sara is currently the Creative Director of Bumble, a TV producer, model, actress, and mom just to mention a few. Her story to success has taken her on many different paths and often finds her working with her younger sister Erin.  Listen as they discuss everything from eyebrows and lasers, to children and how we are now living in a time where women can do it all.

Beauty Bosses: Episode 65 with Sara Foster, Creative Director of Bumble, Actress and Model
Lara Devgan, MD, MPH

David Pirrotta, Founder of David Pirrotta Brands

Dr. Devgan sits down with David Pirrotta. David's career began in New York City on the cosmetic floors of Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys New York. It was there where he learned in great detail how to sell, manage, and built esteemed relationships. His extensive beauty and fashion knowledge continued to grow and evolve in varied positions: Sales and Marketing Director at Jeffre Scott New York, Sales and Education Director for red flower, Sales & Business Development Director for The Art of Shaving, and Vice President of Sales for Sharps Barber and Shop. With over 20 years of industry experience, David was inspired by the demand for a boutique agency that helps build the foundation for brands to grow successfully. This laid the groundwork for his eponymous firm, David Pirrotta Brand Management and Distribution - known today as David Pirrotta Brands. Established February of 2010 in Los Angeles, he has since launched some of today's most coveted brands including ILIA Beauty and RODIN Olio Lusso, which was acquired by Estée Lauder in 2014. David's unwavering and creative eye for aesthetics, paired with his strategic business sense, has led him to partner and curate trade shows, participate in various consulting projects, and chairing advisory boards. Today, he leads his team in providing a sweeping array of customized services to each of our brands, bringing them to our customers, and expanding them into international markets. 

Beauty Bosses: Episode 64 with David Pirrotta, Founder of David Pirrotta Brands
Lara Devgan, MD, MPH

David Moatazedi, CEO of Evolus

Beauty Bosses is in Cancun! Dr. Devgan sits down with David Moatazedi, CEO of Evolus. Listen as they discuss Jeuveau, a new neurotoxin that has just launched. The first neurotoxin to enter the market in over 10 years. In college David was a chemistry undergraduate but knew that he wanted to go into marketing and sales. After an internship with another pharmaceutical company he knew that he wanted to make a difference in the industry and own his own company, but he didn’t know how. 14 years later he is the CEO of his own company, a go getter, and one of the most passionate guests we have ever had on Beauty Bosses. 

Beauty Bosses: Episode 63 with David Moatazedi, CEO of Evolus
Lara Devgan, MD, MPH