Glow Journal
Join beauty writer Gemma Dimond (neé Watts) in conversation with the world’s biggest beauty pioneers. We’re picking the brains behind the beauty products that fill your bathroom cupboards- the CEOs, founders and creative minds heading the brands that shape the beauty industry.
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Gem on Big Decisions, Big Parcels, and Big Guests (opens the original)
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My first solo episode for the year! Recorded this in Melbourne, publishing it from London, then taking a few weeks of leave- I will be back in your ears on October 14. In this solo episode I'm talking about what makes me say "no" to a job, what actually impresses me in the beauty industry in 2026, my top 3 best ever career decisions, and the advice I'd give to anyone wanting to become a beauty creator in 2026. Stay up to date on Instagram at @gemdimond and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello
Jess Armstrong | Founder of FUCA (opens the original)
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In episode 163 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Dimond talks to the founder of FUCA Skincare, Jess Armstrong. In April 2023 at 35 years old, Jess Armstrong was diagnosed stage 2 breast cancer. Within 10 days of that diagnosis, Jess had started what would become 18 months of active cancer treatment including 6 months of weekly chemo. Jess describes being in the thick of cancer treatment as “the lowest part of your life confidence wise,” so discovering that the extreme skin sensitivities th
Nicole Eckels (Returns) | Founder & CEO of Glasshouse Fragrances (opens the original)
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In episode 162 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Dimond talks to founder and CEO of Glasshouse Fragrances, Nicole Eckels. One of my favourite types of brand founders to speak with are those who quite literally pioneered an entire category. Despite having known Nicole Eckels for several years now and having had her on the show back in 2020, it still fascinates me that prior to Glasshouse Fragrances’ launch in 2005, the home fragrance category didn’t really exist here in Australia. I encoura
David Mallett | Industry Icon & Founder of David Mallett Haircare (opens the original)
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In episode 161 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Dimond talks to beauty industry icon and Paris-based hairstylist David Mallett. There are few things, not just professionally but in life in general, that I find more inspiring than speaking to someone who knows exactly what it is they are supposed to be doing on this earth. David Mallett is one of those rare and extraordinary people. David tells me that he’s known that his purpose was to work in hair, specifically in the fashion space, sinc
Amy Liu | Founder & CEO of Tower 28 (opens the original)
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In episode 160 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Dimond talks to founder and CEO of Tower 28, Amy Liu. Amy Liu says it’s never been easier to start a beauty brand, but it’s never been harder to stay. Since its launch in 2019, Tower 28 has become one of the industry’s biggest modern success stories, however Amy tried launching three businesses prior to creating something that stuck. Amy’s background is in growing beauty brands from the inside, and while we all know the industry has changed
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