Bonus! Is This the Most Inspiring Haircare Brand to Follow this International Women’s Day?

Happy International Women’s Day! Welcome to this very special bonus episode in partnership with our friends at amika. Today we’re coming to you LIVE from the brand’s Brooklyn HQ to chat with the two of the women behind one of the most successful growth stories in modern beauty: amika CEO Chelsea Riggs and Director of Diversity, Equity and Impact, Gianne L. Doherty. In an industry that often feels cut-throat and transactional, amika has spent 15 years proving that being a “friend to all” is actually the ultimate business strategy. Tune in as we discuss: [00:03:01] How did Chelsea Riggs become the ceo of amika? [00:06:15] What does the brand name amika actually mean? [00:10:01] How does amika formulate products for all hair textures? [00:11:50] What is the amika "Rooted in Growth" grant for small businesses? [00:13:28] Why is championing diversity, equity and inclusion smart for the beauty business? [00:15:23] How do you build a real community beyond social media? [00:19:36] What is the best amika hair oil for heat protection? [00:21:23] When did amika launch its new body care collection? [00:23:21] What are the benefits of the amika Big Embrace Body Butter? [00:25:08] How do you use "radical candor" for better leadership at work? [00:28:44] How can female founders network and best support each other? ✨Pssst! In honour of Women’s Day and for a limited time only, get 20% off all amika products using code BreakingBeauty20 on https://loveamika.com from March 8th to March 15th 2026. And for any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Shop everything mentioned in this video here: https://shopmy.us/collections/4253336 AMIKA | Superfruit Star Lightweight Hair Styling + Heat Defense Oil (Use Code BreakingBeauty20): https://go.shopmy.us/p-46149508 AMIKA | Aura Hair And Body Mist (Use Code BreakingBeauty20): https://go.shopmy.us/p-46149662 AMIKA | Soulfood Nourishing Hair Mask (Use Code BreakingBeauty20): https://go.shopmy.us/p-46149777 AMIKA | Big Embrace Smoothing Whipped Body Butter (Use Code BreakingBeauty20): https://go.shopmy.us/p-46149900 KIM SCOTT | Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss without Losing Your Humanity: https://go.shopmy.us/p-46026252 AMIKA (LOVEAMIKA.COM) | Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo. Use Code BreakingBeauty20: https://go.shopmy.us/p-46307401 Perk Up Ultra Oil Control Dry Shampoo: https://go.shopmy.us/p-46307493 The Kure Strength Repair Shampoo: https://go.shopmy.us/p-46309491 The Kure Strength Repair Conditioner: https://go.shopmy.us/p-46309525 Shop more of my favorite products here: https://shopmy.us/breakingbeautypodcast Links & Social Media: Get all product and episode details: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ 🇺🇸Shop, and follow, our USA Amazon storefront for even more deals! https://www.amazon.com/shop/breakingbeautypodcast 🇨🇦Shop, and follow, our Canadian Amazon storefront for even more deals! https://www.amazon.ca/shop/breakingbeautypodcast Join the Breaking Beauty community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1401081996684767 Substack Signup: https://substack.com/@breakingbeautypodcast Podcast Hotline: 1-844-227-0302 Hosts: Carlene Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/carlenehiggins/?hl=en and Jill Dunn: https://www.instagram.com/jilldunnbeauty/ Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5M60ox9b9C4RSPOYYQLTae?si=5fTy2nnTSCS-VsPrBl4hpg Produced by Dear Media Studio: https://dearmedia.com/ More about our podcast: “If you're going to trust anyone's beauty expertise, make it Breaking Beauty's founders, Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins” - ELLE.com Get ready with us! We’re Jill and Carlene, two longtime beauty editors who have seen it all and swatched it all, and now we’re here to tell you what’s good every single Wednesday. Whether you’re searching for the latest insider-fave foundation, building a gimmick-free skincare routine, or interested in learning tips from the absolute best talent in the beauty biz, tune for epic guests like Makeup By Mario, skincare guru Dr. Shereene Idriss and breakthrough people who are moving the needle in beauty today: everyone from celebs like Hailey Bieber and Tracee Ellis Ross to creators like Jackie Aina and Mikayla Nogueira. Plus, don’t miss our monthly #DamnGood reviews of trending drugstore and spendy finds that are worth the $$$ – you’re glowing already!