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MECCA Talks

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

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1:03:47

A gym for your face? Inge Theron on revolutionising...

MECCA Talks ·

2023/02/01

In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate is in Sydney with Inge Theron for the much-anticipated Australian launch of FaceGym – the celebrity-loved brand responsible for putting facial fitness on the map. Based on the notion of training the 40+ forgotten muscles in the face to deliver instant and long-term sculpting, lifting, toning, and brightening results, FaceGym has transformed the concept of a facial globally, with cult-status facial workout studios and tools, devices and skincare formulas unlike

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49:01

Olympian Morgan Mitchell talks Rio, Rihanna and race...

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2023/01/18

In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate is joined by dual Olympian – and star of our January ‘Get Skin Fit’ campaign – Morgan Mitchell. Having represented Australia in 400 and 800 metre races at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and world championships – while becoming the first athlete to face F45 gyms, a featured athlete in viral Netflix documentary ‘The Game Changers’, and a bona fide style icon – Morgan is proof that routine, consistency and self-care pays off (in spades!). Hit play as Morgan

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38:36

Julia Busuttil Nishimura on food, beauty and becoming...

MECCA Talks ·

2023/01/04

In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Zara makes a special guest visit from maternity leave to join Kate in the studio for a chat with bestselling author, cook and columnist Julia Busuttil Nishimura.Also known as Julia Ostro, the Nigella-approved cook shares her ethos of simple ingredients, seasonal produce and the joy of coming together at the table, her love of beauty (and anything recommended to her at MECCA), her little-known tennis obsession, and how her Maltese heritage, Italian rendezvous,

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48:02

Flex Mami on curiosity, beauty and how The Hills...

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2022/12/21

In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate chats to DJ, presenter, bestselling author, influencer, businesswoman and ‘Professional Opinion Haver’, Lil Ahenkan – better known as Flex Mami.Forging a new path for creative thinkers, Flex discusses how believing in herself, understanding the power of ‘aesthetics’ and embracing her curious predisposition has enabled her to build brands, spark conversation, entertain an audience, and influence responsibly.Hit play to listen as Flex shares how MTV’s The Hills

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32:07

Is waterless beauty the future? Conserving Beauty...

MECCA Talks ·

2022/11/30

In this episode of MECCA Talks, Kate is joined by Natassia Nicolao, founder of Conserving Beauty; a Melbourne-based skincare brand famous for their waterless beauty innovations, designed to help your skin while saving water, carbon and waste in the process. Recently awarded winner of The Australian Women’s Weekly’s Women of the Future award – and a TikTok sensation courtesy of the brand’s dissolving makeup-removing wipes - Natassia is changing the way we create, formulate and innovate in the beauty

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34:41

Unboxing our Beauty-full Friday sets + our best...

MECCA Talks ·

2022/11/17

In this episode of MECCA Talks, Kate hands over the mic to MECCA’s head of artistry, Jen Horsley, retail trade manager, Julia Zigan and head of fabulosity, Tony Baumann, to unbox three of the hotly anticipated and super limited-edition sets curated by team MECCA for Beauty-full Friday. Plus, the trio share their top tips – and wishlist picks – for gifting MECCA this holiday season. Hit play to find out which products made it into our edits, and how to best utilise them in your routine!Products

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36:30

Isle of Paradise’s Jules Von Hep on glowing from the...

MECCA Talks ·

2022/11/09

In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate chats to Isle of Paradise founder and ‘human ray of sunshine’, Jules Von Hep. Hailed one of the best spray tanners in the world, Jules bronzed the likes of Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Chrissy Teigen, Poppy Delevingne and Little Mix before bottling his expertise into a growing range of confidence-boosting self-tan formulas that champion glow and colour-correction over extreme bronzing. Jules has a knack for making people glow from the inside, out, resulting in

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40:41

Meet Nadia Hernández, MECCA’s 2022 Holiday artist

MECCA Talks ·

2022/10/26

As part of our support for women in the arts and through our partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria, each year MECCA partners with an Australian-based female artist to design beautifully festive, limited-edition packaging for the holiday period, while also contributing to the NGV’s acquisition of a major piece of their work. In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate is joined by our 2022 artist, Nadia Hernández.Born in Mérida, Venezuela and currently living and working in Melbourne, Nadia

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37:06

Trailblazing architect Tatiana Bilbao proves we need...

MECCA Talks ·

2022/10/19

In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate chats to groundbreaking Mexican architect and inaugural MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission artist, Tatiana Bilbao. As the founder of one of the few sole female-led architectural practices operating at a global scale, Tatiana highlights the positive impact of women on the profession.Her installation – now showing at the National Gallery of Victoria until January 29 2023 – is a physical expression of her aim to free architecture from the conventions of the

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53:39

Clementine Ford on why feminism shouldn’t be...

MECCA Talks ·

2022/10/12

In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate is joined by fearless feminist writer, broadcaster and speaker (and skincare enthusiast!) Clementine Ford.A social justice champion and challenger of cultural norms and ideas around gender equality, marriage, female happiness and public health, Clementine is a true thought leader, and, as per her first book, the ultimate example of ‘Fight(ing) Like A Girl’.In the week of the International Day of the Girl's 10th anniversary, Clementine talks about the

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1:08:14

François Nars of NARS Cosmetics, in conversation with...

MECCA Talks ·

2022/10/05

In this episode of MECCA Talks, and in celebration of 25 years of MECCA, Kate hands over hosting duties to MECCA founder Jo Horgan for a supremely special conversation with creative genius, beauty industry legend and the man behind NARS Cosmetics, Mr François Nars.In the rare interview, Nars shares the inception of some of the beauty industry’s most popular and bestselling products (think NARS Sheer Glow Foundation, 'Laguna' Bronzer and 'Orgasm' Blush). He reflects on an unparalleled,

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47:50

The phenomenal beauty career of Floral Street's...

MECCA Talks ·

2022/09/28

In this episode of MECCA Talks, Kate and guest co-host Jen Horsley are joined by Michelle Feeney, founder of sustainable fragrance brand, Floral Street, and beholder of one of the most prolific careers in beauty.From working at the PR firm that inspired Absolutely Fabulous, to participating in the first ever London Fashion Week, putting Crème de la Mer on the map, raising millions for HIV/AIDS via M.A.C Cosmetics – and, of course, developing a sustainability-first fragrance brand like no other –

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47:10

Emma Lewisham on creating the world’s first carbon...

MECCA Talks ·

2022/09/07

In this episode of MECCA Talks, Kate is joined by resident skincare expert Lucy Shaw to talk to the Emma Lewisham about her benchmark-setting, industry-changing, results-driven and science-backed eponymous skincare line.Based in New Zealand (and making waves around the world) Emma has succeeded in developing the world’s first carbon positive and circular-designed beauty brand, even getting the stamp of approval from her hero, Dr. Jane Goodall. Her efficacious, cutting edge and naturally derived

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1:07:18

Steps to sustainability with Nécessaire and The...

MECCA Talks ·

2022/08/24

In this episode of MECCA Talks, Kate and Zara are joined by sustainability educator Clare Press, as well as Randi Christiansen, the co-founder of cult body care brand Nécessaire.As the fashion and beauty industries become more conscious and sustainable, we thought we’d bring in the professionals to share the steps they’re taking to leave a smaller footprint on the Earth (and a brighter impact on our day-to-day), as well as the tweaks we can make to be kinder to our planet via our wardrobes and

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58:01

Natalie Massenet revolutionised fashion – now, she’s...

MECCA Talks ·

2022/08/10

In this episode ofMECCA Talks, Kate and Zara are joined by Net-A-Porter founder, Imaginary Ventures founding partner and world-leading entrepreneur, Natalie Massenet.From honing her focus on the future (from her teens!) to building all-star teams, fostering unparalleled corporate culture and now, tapping into the‘creator economy’, this conversation gives insight into the intelligence andrazor-sharpinstinctsthat resulted in Natalie being appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for

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1:08:23

Flamingo Estate’s Richard Christiansen on life...

MECCA Talks ·

2022/06/29

Celebrated creative Richard Christiansen’s homeis not a restaurant, though Chrissy Teigen might have you fooled otherwise!In this episode of MECCA Talks, Kate and Zara are joined by the man of many life chapters, whose quirky LA residence evolved into a salt-of-the-earth produce, wellness, home and body care brand during the pandemic – and fast resonated with Hollywood (including the aforementioned Chrissy, as well as likes of Oprah, Ellen, Martha Stewart and Hailey Bieber), and now, the

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40:21

The metaverse, explained by Meta’s Jason Juma-Ross

MECCA Talks ·

2022/06/15

The metaverse is real, and it’s about to change the way we work, socialise, and experience beauty. So – we best start talking about it! To do just that, Kate and Zara are joined by Jason Juma-Ross, (a.k.a. JJR), Director of Technology Strategy at Meta; the company formerly known as Facebook.JJR is a global leader in tech innovation, and the perfect person to explain exactly what the metaverse is (and will be), and how we can expect our lives to change over the course of the next decade.From

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57:06

The best beauty products of 2022, as voted by you

MECCA Talks ·

2022/06/01

In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Zara is joined by MECCA experts Jen Horsley and Lucy Shaw to chat through the winners of the 2022 MECCA Beauty Election.Jen and Lucy have tested and trialled just about every product on our shelves, so there’s no one better to share the inside word on the beauty products crowned the best of the best (following almost 300,000 votes!).From the cult-favourite foundation that reigns another year to the whipped moisturiser perfect for all skin types – and the scents and

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1:14:16

Astrology, energy healing and crystals: the new...

MECCA Talks ·

2022/05/18

From star signs to tarot cards and crystals, we’re exploring the new frontier of self-care with Yasmin Sewell, founder of wellness-meets-fragrance brand, Vyrao, and Alice Bell, NYC’s chicest astrologer and our go-to person for anything star- (and sun, and moon!) related.First, Yasmin joins Kate and Zara in the studio to take us on her journey from Sydney to London, where she opened inimitable fashion boutique Yasmin Cho in her early twenties, and later became one of fashion’s top tastemakers for the

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47:19

A trip to Paris with Buly 1803 co-founder, Victoire...

MECCA Talks ·

2022/05/04

In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, we’re transporting you to Paris – no passport necessary! Join us on Kate’s recent trip to the city of love, flowers, fragrance and pastries for a sit-down chat with L’Officine Universelle Buly 1803 (also known as just Buly) co-founder, Victoire de Taillac.Get inspired by the eclectic, time-travelling worldliness of de Taillac and her partner, Ramdane Touhami, who reinvigorated and reinvented a 19th century apothecary that once flourished by way of its “vinegar with

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