EP 10. Former ad exec turned clean beauty pioneer Lynn Power joins Well Done to share her unfiltered journey from leading the launches of the world's most iconic beauty brands, to building the mission-driven haircare brand, MASAMI. We dive into how cancer changed her relationship with wellness and business, what it means to be truly “clean” in an industry riddled with greenwashing, and how her platform the Power Beauty Collab is creating a space for indie clean beauty brands to learn and support each other.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What inspired a former ad agency CEO to walk away and launch a clean beauty brand
• The toxins lurking in your haircare, and why clean haircare is more than a marketing trend
• The hero ingredient in MASAMI's formula that also has cancer-fighting properties
• What beauty consumers need to know to avoid greenwashing and shop smarter
• Lynn’s honest take on entrepreneurship, burnout, and building community while battling breast cancer
• How the Power Beauty Collab is changing the indie beauty landscape

Resources from this episode:

• MASAMI Haircare
• Instagram: @lovemasamihair
• Power Beauty Collab (previously Conscious Beauty Collective)
• Instagram: @powerbeautycollab
• Think Dirty App
  
  

Guest Bio

Lynn Power is the founder of MASAMI, a clean premium haircare brand powered by the Japanese ocean botanical Mekabu, and the visionary behind the Power Beauty Collab, a growing retail platform for indie beauty and wellness brands. With decades of experience in advertising—having worked with major haircare brands like L’Oréal and Nexus —Lynn left the corporate world to build something radically different. Her journey took a personal turn when she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, deepening her commitment to health, sustainability, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Today, Lynn champions clean beauty and supports fellow founders in creating products that are as ethical as they are effective.

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Diets don't work, and neither do extreme wellness goals. In this episode, I chat with certified health coach Lindsey Kaszuba about why chasing weight loss often leads to burnout, how diet culture and over-the-top wellness goals disconnect us from our bodies, and the mindset shifts that helped Lindsey—and now her clients—let go of guilt for good. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by supplements, strict food rules, or pressure to “do it all,” this episode will help you reset your approach to health in a way that’s sustainable, intuitive, and built for real life.

What You'll Learn:

• The mindset shift that helps women let go of guilt and take ownership of their health
• Why wellness routines are often unsustainable—and what to do instead
• How to build confidence and energy without counting calories or following strict rules
• The role of diet culture in shaping our relationship with food, movement, and self-worth
• How to simplify your habits without sacrificing results

Resources :

• Connect with Lindsey: lindseykaszubahealth.com
• Follow Lindsey on Instagram: @lindseykaszubahealth
• App mentioned: Yuka App

Guest Bio

Lindsey Kaszuba is a certified health coach, mom of three, and the founder of Lindsey Kaszuba Health, where she helps women simplify their wellness routines and build sustainable habits that support energy, confidence, and well-being—without guilt or overwhelm. With a focus on mindset, movement, nutrition, and intuitive daily rituals, Lindsey’s work empowers women to feel strong and grounded in their bodies.

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EP 08. If you get your nails done regularly (guilty), this episode will make you think before booking your next appointment. I chat with Dasha Minina, a licensed nail tech, beauty brand founder, and now tech entrepreneur, to explore the often-overlooked world of nail health and beauty service certification. Dasha is on mission to clean up the beauty services industry—literally! We talk about the risks most consumers overlook, the truth behind licensing (or lack thereof), and how Dasha’s tech platforms, Licensify and BeautyAList, are raising the standard for safety, hygiene, and accountability. But don't worry, we get into practical ways you can protect yourself while still enjoying your beauty treatments.

What You'll Learn:

• The hidden dangers lurking in your nail salon
• What to look out for before sitting down for your next manicure or pedicure
• Why proper licensing is so critical for beauty service professionals
• How Dasha's platforms will transform the ways consumers find and connect with beauty professionals
• How the beauty services industry s quietly being deregulated—and what that means for us, the consumer
• How mindset shifts can help you pivot in entrepreneurship and lead to successful outcomes
• How to handle rejection (as a woman in business!)

Resources:

• BeautyAList – Platform for finding and verifying licensed beauty professionals
• Licensify – The beauty licensing verification tech tool that Dasha built
• Maxus Nails – Dasha’s award-winning natural nail care line
• Book mentioned: Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman by Gail Evans

Guest Bio

Dasha Minina is a licensed nail technician, beauty founder, and tech entrepreneur on a mission to transform safety standards in the beauty industry. After creating the award-winning Maxus Nails product line (featuring a strengthener worn by Angelina Jolie), Dasha recognized deeper issues within the beauty sector. This led her to develop Licensify, a verification tool that automates licensing in the beauty industry, and BeautyAList, a certification program designed to raise the standards of nail salons, spas, and beauty services. With multiple patents under her belt, Dasha is dedicated to educating consumers about safety standards while elevating professionals who prioritize proper training and protocols.

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EP 07. This is probably the most personal thing I've ever shared. With Mother's Day just behind us, I've been reflecting on the nine months since my mom passed—and the complicated, emotional, and even spiritual journey I’ve been on since.

In this solo episode, I open up about the decline of my mom's health, the moment I realized I had to begin letting her go, and the unexpected ways I processed my grief—from psychedelic journeys to Buddhist rituals and breathwork—and the ways I'm connecting with my mom today.

This is an honest reflection on love, loss, guilt, and healing—for anyone who’s lost someone and is still trying to make sense of what it means to move forward.

You'll Learn:

• What it looked like to begin letting go before my mom passed
• How psychedelics (psilocybin) helped me connect with my emotions and release grief stored in my body
• What Chinese Buddhist death rituals taught me about honoring a loved one
• How breathwork helped me move through the guilt I was carrying
• The signs—from numbers to pineapples—that reminded me my mom is still with me
• Why grief might never go away, but love never does either

Resources

Book mentioned: Signs by Laura Lynn Jackson

Meditations by Joe Dispenza

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EP 06. What if your daily skincare routine could be the most grounding part of your day? In this episode, I chat with Nick Gavrelis, founder & CEO of iero Beauty, and former SVP of Global Product Development at MAC Cosmetics, to explore how your beauty routine can become a ritual rooted in intention and energy. Whether you're a beauty enthusiast, brand builder, conscious consumer, or just looking for ways to incorporate more moments of pause into your busy life, you'll be inspired by Nick's philosophy on the power of beauty to transform.

What You'll Learn:

• How former MAC exec and iero Beauty founder Nick Gavrelis thinks about artistry, identity and the future of beauty
• How to turn your skincare and beauty routine into a five-dimensional ritual
• The role of crystals and ancient botanicals in modern skincare
• The energetic link between color, scent, touch and emotional well-being
• The power of intention to shift your mood for the entire day
• The next wave of beauty innovation that honors ritual and sensorial experiences

Resources:

Connect with Nick and learn more about iero Beauty: ieroBeauty.com

Follow on Instagram: @iero.beauty

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Guest Bio

Nick Gavrelis is the founder and CEO of iero Beauty and the former SVP of Global Product Development at MAC Cosmetics, where he helped shape some of the brand’s most iconic products. Drawing on his background as a makeup artist, product innovator, and passionate advocate for energy-based wellness, Nick launched iero as a sacred blend of performance skincare, ritual, and emotional connection. His 5D approach to beauty—rooted in Efficacy, Aromatherapy, Chromatherapy, and Mindfulness Cues linked to Ritual—is reshaping how we care for ourselves from the inside out.

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EP 05. What does it really mean to live a rich life? In this episode, I have an honest conversation with Shannon Kung, the founder of Wild Orange Apothecary, to explore how redefining success led her to leave a dream job at Disney and build a wellness tea brand inspired by her culture, family, and intuition. We talk about her “goo phase,” the rituals that helped her rebuild from the inside out, and what it takes to trade security for purpose.

What You'll Learn:

• What it feels like to walk away from a dream job — and how to know when it's time
• How to strengthen your intuition and use it to guide major life decisions
• How to define your "rich life" and how it differs from external success
• The "goo phase" and how it can help you grow and transform
• The money mindset shifts to make when leaving the security of a corporate job
• How to navigate cultural expectations when you decide to follow a non-traditional path
• How to redefine your identity and your self-worth when it isn't tied to financial and performance metrics

Connect with Shannon and learn more about Wild Orange Apothecary: Wild Orange Apothecary

Follow on Instagram: @wildorangeapothecary

Books mentioned:

• The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
• Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
• You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay
• The Art of Simple Living by Shunmyo Masuno
• I Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi

Guest Bio

Shannon Kung is the founder of Wild Orange Apothecary, a family-run, wellness tea brand rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and the healing rituals passed down through generations of her family. A former Disney leader and MBA grad, Shannon left the corporate world to create a brand that brings ancient practices into modern life — one cup of tea at a time.

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EP 04. AI as a wellness tool? YES. I know AI can feel overwhelming, but what if it could actually reduce overwhelm and improve your wellbeing—not just your work? In this episode, I chat with productivity and strategy expert Marissa Brassfield, founder of Ridiculously Efficient and CTOx, about how to use AI to get your time, energy, and creativity back.

Whether you’re a founder juggling a million tabs, a busy mom trying to meal plan, or someone who’s just AI-curious but unsure where to start—this episode will open your mind to the human side of artificial intelligence. As someone who's navigating this tech myself, I’m right there with you—curious, cautious, and wondering how we can use AI tools to work smarter and live better.

What You'll Learn:

• How AI can help you build an ideal workday that protects your energy
• The 4-letter framework that can save you hours each week
• The AI prompt that helped Marissa navigate family relationships (yes, even the tough ones!)
• How to prompt AI to give you more personalized support
• How AI might help you be more present with your kids
• Why you shouldn't use AI like Google—and what to do instead
• How to use AI to support personal growth and well-being

Marissa's work: RidiculouslyEfficient.com

Connect with Marissa on Instagram: @marissa.brassfield

Tools mentioned:

• ChatGPT
• Perplexity AI
• Claude AI
• SuperWhisper (speech-to-text)

Guest Bio

Marissa Brassfield is a strategic consultant, productivity expert, and founder of Ridiculously Efficient, where she helps visionary leaders eliminate burnout and scale sustainable success. A former right-hand to Peter Diamandis and now the founder of CTOx, she trains tech leaders and non-technical folks alike to use AI practically, ethically, and with heart. From designing high-performance systems for billion-dollar businesses to using ChatGPT to navigate difficult conversations, Marissa believes that tech should serve humans—not the other way around.

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EP 03. Your home might be the most toxic place you spend time in—and you don’t even know it.

In this episode of Well Done, certified functional nutritionist and non-toxic living expert Caitlin Fierro shares how hidden toxins in your home environment and lurking in everyday products could be contributing to chronic symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, and more.

We dive into non-toxic living, home detox tips, and how to reduce your toxic load with simple, affordable changes. Caitlin also opens up about her own journey healing from autoimmune conditions and what led her to help other families create safer, healthier homes.

Whether you’re just getting started with low-tox living or looking to take your wellness routine to the next level, this episode is packed with practical tips you can start today.

What You'll Learn:

• The 3 biggest sources of toxins in your home—and how to address them
• How you can make safer choices for yourself and family without feeling overwhelmed
• What to look for on product labels to avoid hidden toxins
• Why certain pantry staples and beauty products might contain ingredients you’d never expect
• The everyday habit that could be polluting your home—and a super simple way to fix it
• Small changes that can make a big impact when you’re out and about with your kids

Resources:

Caitlin’s website: NonToxicHomes.com

Follow Caitlin on Instagram: @nontoxichomes_

Mentioned Brands:

• Branch Basics – Non-toxic cleaning and laundry products
• Root & Splendor – Safe, high-performing laundry care
• AquaTru – Reverse osmosis water filtration system
• Clearly Filtered – Water pitchers with advanced filtration
• EWG’s Skin Deep Database – App for checking product safety

Guest Bio:

Caitlin Fierro is a certified functional nutritionist and the founder of Non-Toxic Homes, a platform dedicated to helping families reduce their toxic load and create healthier living environments. After struggling with autoimmune issues and finding relief through natural healing methods, Caitlin left her career in tech to pursue holistic nutrition and toxin-free living. Today, she combines her expertise in nutrition, functional wellness, and product curation to guide others toward safer choices—while proving that non-toxic living doesn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive.

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