WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY

Author: Jodi Katz

The beauty industry's top talent share their wisdom, advice and authenticity with our WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY listeners. Topics include: work/life balance, how to hustle and how to handle challenges - all discussed with great honesty and humor. Conversations humanizing the beauty exec experience. Hosted by Jodi Katz, Founder and Creative Director of Base Beauty Creative Agency. New episodes launch every other Wednesday - follow us to get alerts! Episodes can be found on all streaming platforms and our website www.wherebrainsmeetbeauty.com Follow us on LinkedIn @JodiKatz and @BaseBeautyCreativeAgency for announcements, BTS, and more! For inquiries about the show, please email Natasha@basebeauty.com.
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Episode 294 - Annie Robertson Hockey & Lauren D’Amore on Med Spas, Mega Brands, and Making Careers Work
Wednesday, 22 October, 2025

In Episode 294 of Where Brains Meet Beauty, host Jodi Katz sits down with Annie Robertson Hockey, President & Head of Consulting Skytale Group and Lauren D’Amore, Vice President Prelude Growth Partners to explore the intersection of personal passion and professional success in the booming beauty and med spa industries. From nearly becoming a ballerina or a doctor to leading investment and consulting firms, these two powerhouse women share how their early experiences shaped their careers.They dive into the evolution of med spas into mainstream brands, the importance of building loyalty over chasing trends, and how leadership and mentorship fuel sustainable growth. Whether it’s scaling a brand or investing in one, Annie and Lauren bring sharp insight, candid stories, and advice on what success really looks like as your career matures.Tune in for an inspiring and insightful conversation and yes, there’s even a book club moment at the end.Thank you to our sponsor Beauty Connect - get 10% off tickets with code WBMB at beautyconnectla.com.