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MECCA Talks

Hosted by MECCA · arts · EN · 83 episodes

About this Podcast:

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.

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What is MECCA Talks about?

Introducing MECCA Talks, an access all areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community.

Who hosts MECCA Talks?

MECCA Talks is hosted by MECCA. The show has published 83 episodes to date.

What has MECCA Talks covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Youth To The People’s Founders Bring California Cool to Your Top Shelf" (17 December 2025, 29 minutes), "Chriselle Lim Turned PHLUR into Everyone’s Favourite Fragrance Brand" (3 December 2025, 39 minutes), and "Why You Should Trust a Sceptical Beauty Journalist with Your Skin" (19 November 2025, 35 minutes).

How often does MECCA Talks publish?

MECCA Talks publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 83 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on MECCA Talks?

Booking probability for MECCA Talks is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. MECCA Talks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. MECCA Talks's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch MECCA Talks?

The strongest fits for MECCA Talks are Pet, Art & Other Specialty Retail. MECCA Talks has an arts audience.

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    Youth To The People’s Founders Bring California Cool to Your Top Shelf

    Dec 17, 202529 minS0

    <p>Welcome to MECCA Talks, your access-all-areas pass to the beauty, business and lifestyle experts we call our community. </p><br><p>Cousins and California natives Greg Gonzalez and Joe Cloyes grew up in a family...

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    Chriselle Lim Turned PHLUR into Everyone’s Favourite Fragrance Brand

    Dec 3, 202539 minS0

    <p>Welcome to MECCA Talks, your access-all-areas pass to the beauty, business and lifestyle experts we call our community. </p><br><p>Few names embody modern beauty quite like Chriselle Lim. From pioneering in the...

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    Why You Should Trust a Sceptical Beauty Journalist with Your Skin

    Nov 19, 202535 minS0

    <p>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...

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    BONUS: MECCA Beauty Loop: Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know

    Jul 9, 202513 minS0

    <p><br></p><p>On this episode, we're taking you behind the scenes of one of the most iconic parts of the MECCA experience: MECCA Beauty Loop. </p><p> </p><p>Launched over a decade ago, MECCA Beauty Loop began as a bold...

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    Oxygen-Infused Skincare is The Next Big Thing

    Jul 2, 202536 minS0

    <p>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...

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    The Story Behind Every MECCA Skin Specialists’ Favourite Cream

    May 14, 202555 minS0

    <p>In today’s episode, Kate is joined by French pharmacist and Cosmetics 27 founder Michèle Evrard. </p><br><p>If you’ve ever walked into a MECCA store looking for something to soothe sensitive or irritated skin, it’s...

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    Why ILIA’s Viral Skin Tint Almost Didn’t Happen

    Apr 30, 202539 minS0

    <p>In today’s episode, Kate is joined by ILIA founder and beauty pioneer, Sasha Plavsic.</p><br><p>Sasha was in her early 30’s when she launched ILIA from her grandmothers’ garage over 14 years ago. While working...

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    Isamaya Is The Artist Of The Next Generation

    Apr 16, 202544 minS0

    <p>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.</p><br><p>Her...

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    Jerrod Blandino Built a Beauty Icon. Now, He’s Doing It Again.

    Apr 2, 202542 minS0

    <p>In today’s episode Kate is joined by Polite Society founder, Jerrod Blandino. </p><br><p>If the name sounds familiar, you’d be right – before founding Polite Society with his husband Jeremy Johnson, the two were best...

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    Why Katie Jane Hughes Is Everyone’s Favourite Makeup Artist

    Mar 26, 202541 minS0

    <p>In today’s episode Kate is joined in the studio by one of the industry's most beloved makeup artists, Katie Jane Hughes.</p><br><p>10 years ago the UK-born artist started an Instagram account to showcase her work as...

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    Uni’s Alexandra Keating On Why The Best Body Care Is… Blue!

    Mar 19, 202526 minS0

    <p>In today’s episode Kate is joined in the studio by tech-entrepreneur turned beauty founder, Uni’s Alexandra Keating.</p><br><p>After starting not one, but two successful tech startups, Sydney born and LA-based...

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    Rae Morris Teaches Us How To Actually Apply Eyeliner

    Mar 5, 202537 minS0

    <p>In today’s episode Kate is joined by one of Australia’s most acclaimed makeup artists and founder of her eponymous brand, Rae Morris. </p><br><p>Rae’s work with international brands, countless celebrities and major...

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    Flamingo Estate’s Richard Christiansen On Living a Fuller Life

    Feb 19, 202531 minS0

    <p>In today’s episode, Kate is joined in the MECCA Talks studio by Flamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen. </p><br><p>You may remember their first conversation in 2022, where they spoke about Richard’s journey...

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    Summer Fridays' Marianna Hewitt On Co-Creating The Internet's Favourite Beauty

    Feb 5, 202538 minS0

    <p>In today’s episode Kate is joined in the studio by Summer Fridays co-founder Marianna Hewitt. </p><br><p>After growing a loyal audience as a beauty blogger, Marianna (alongside co-founder and fellow content creator...

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    How Fig.1’s Approach To Retinol Changed The (Skin) Game

    Dec 18, 202437 minS0

    <p>In today’s episode Kate is joined by US board-certified dermatologist and Fig.1 co-founder, Dr Courtney Rubin. </p><br><p>In 2021, drawing on her degrees from Yale, Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania, as well...

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    Amy Liu Talks Tower 28, The Fastest-Growing Beauty Brand For Sensitive Skin

    Dec 4, 202447 minS0

    <p>In today’s episode Kate is joined in the studio by Tower 28 founder Amy Liu. </p><br><p>Having experienced chronic eczema for most of her adult life, the former beauty executive struggled to find makeup that didn’t...

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    Hunter Schafer Talks Euphoria’s Return, And Creating an Anime Short with Shiseido

    Nov 20, 202422 minS0

    <p>In today’s episode, Kate is chatting with celebrated actor Hunter Schafer, best known for her roles in HBO’s Euphoria, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and in the near future, the epic...

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    Ariel Tejada Changed How We Do Makeup Forever

    Nov 6, 202432 minS0

    <p>In today’s episode, Kate is joined by globally recognised makeup artist and Morphe collaborator, Ariel Tejada – or as he’s known by beauty lovers around the world, @makeupbyariel.</p><br><p>In the mid-2010s, the...

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    The Mini: Our Favourite SPFs And The Great Glitter Eye Debate

    Oct 2, 202424 minS0

    <p>This week, Tara and Kerri discuss the birthday makeup trend, share their thoughts on the newest SPF launches and debate whether glitter or smoky eyes are the easiest look. Plus, they share what International Day of...

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    Kosas Founder Sheena Zadeh is Four Years Ahead of The Makeup Game

    Sep 18, 202444 minS0

    <p>In today’s episode, Kate is joined by one of our most highly requested guests, Kosas founder Sheena Zadeh.</p><br><p>By combining her love of biology, business and colour theory, Sheena created a makeup brand that...

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