Dr. Samantha Boardman is a Positive Psychiatrist with a private practice in Manhattan. She is a Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry and Assistant Attending Psychiatrist at Weill Cornell Medical College. After a patient told Dr. Boardman that every session only made her feel worse, Samantha realized, “She was right. I knew how to dial down her misery, but I knew nothing about how to build up her strengths and cultivate wellbeing.” In response to this, Samantha went back to school and received her Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and has been practicing Positive Psychiatry ever since. Dr. Boardman created a website and e-newsletter, Positive Prescription, sharing insights from the psychiatry and psychology community with readers, and exploring the way psychology, culture and science intersect. Through Boardman’s website, she shares scientifically backed observations that are life-enhancing and resilience-building. Listen in as Dr. Devgan chats with Dr. Boardman on positivity and beauty!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
