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Welcome 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 Cloyes grew up in a family obsessed with beauty. Their…
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Why You Should Trust a Sceptical Beauty Journalist with Your Skin

November 19, 2025 · 35 min

Award-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 for some of the world’s leading beauty publications — and…
BONUS: MECCA Beauty Loop: Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know

July 9, 2025 · 13 min

On 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 began as a bold reimagining of what a loyalty program could…
Oxygen-Infused Skincare is The Next Big Thing

July 2, 2025 · 36 min

We’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 formulators such as Professor Augustinus Bader and most recently…

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The Story Behind Every MECCA Skin Specialists’ Favourite Cream

May 14, 2025 · 55 min

In 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 sensitive or irritated skin, it’s likely our team has shown you the…
Why ILIA’s Viral Skin Tint Almost Didn’t Happen

April 30, 2025 · 39 min

In 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 years ago. While working full-time as a branding executive, she…
Isamaya Is The Artist Of The Next Generation

April 16, 2025 · 44 min

British 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, Zendaya to Cher. Her distinctive style and non-conformist…
Jerrod Blandino Built a Beauty Icon. Now, He’s Doing It Again.

April 2, 2025 · 42 min

In 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 Jeremy Johnson, the two were best known for creating Too Faced in…
Why Katie Jane Hughes Is Everyone’s Favourite Makeup Artist

March 26, 2025 · 41 min

In 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 account to showcase her work as a nail technician. After pivoting…
Uni’s Alexandra Keating On Why The Best Body Care Is… Blue!

March 19, 2025 · 26 min

In 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, Sydney born and LA-based Alexandra Keating (or as she prefers…
Rae Morris Teaches Us How To Actually Apply Eyeliner

March 5, 2025 · 37 min

In 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, countless celebrities and major magazines like Vogue, Harper’s…

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About the show

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.