In an industry dominated by multinationals and million-unit launches, it’s easy to feel like being a “small” beauty brand is synonymous with being insignificant. But what if this wasn’t true? In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO and podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier unpacks the true meaning of “small” in the indie beauty industry and challenges the mindset […]| Formula Botanica
When we talk about launching a beauty brand, we often focus on the front-facing story – the founder’s mission, the branding, the formulation journey. But behind every successful product lies a quiet powerhouse: the contract manufacturer. In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier lifts the lid on what really happens behind the scenes at a […]| Formula Botanica
What if the thing holding your indie beauty brand back wasn’t failure – but success? In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, host Lorraine Dallmeier explores why, for many indie beauty founders, achieving success feels more terrifying than falling short. We often talk about fear of failure, but rarely do we acknowledge that fear of success can be just as […]| Formula Botanica
What does success really look like for a beauty entrepreneur? In an industry that often celebrates rapid growth, aggressive fundraising, and influencer-heavy marketing, there’s a quieter, more sustainable path – one that values creative control, profitability, and long-term impact over flashy headlines. In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier – Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist and CEO of Formula Botanica […]| Formula Botanica
Everywhere you turn in beauty, you get the same message: results, results, results. Products promise to brighten, firm, and smooth – fast. But what happens when efficacy becomes the only measure of a product’s worth? In this thought-provoking solo episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO, Biologist, and Chartered Environmentalist Lorraine Dallmeier invites us to rethink one of the […]| Formula Botanica
Discover the power of dirty beauty with Stephen Smith, founder of Nuturn, in this insightful episode of Green Beauty Conversations.| Formula Botanica
In part 3 of her sustainability series, Lorraine Dallmeier asks a radical question: can beauty ever be sustainable if it’s built on self-loathing?| Formula Botanica
Is sustainability in beauty brands just clever marketing? Find out the truth in this episode of Green Beauty Conversations!| Formula Botanica