Visionary Minds

For years, “clean beauty” has been one of the industry’s most powerful — and most confusing — movements. But behind the marketing, the buzzwords and the oversimplified narratives, very few people truly understand what clean, natural and high-performance really mean in the luxury space.In this Carte Blanche episode of Visionary Minds — produced by Dix Sept Paris — Tata Harper offers an unfiltered look at the realities behind clean luxury beauty. No script. No questions. Just a founder who helped shape the category speaking honestly about science, shortcuts, misconceptions, and the deep philosophy that guided her long before clean became a trend.From the early resistance she faced to the invisible complexity of natural formulation, from sustainability beyond buzzwords to the future of ingredient responsibility, Tata Harper reveals the untold truth of what it takes to build something that is both uncompromising and genuinely innovative.A rare and grounded perspective from one of the most influential voices in modern beauty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Depuis quelques années, le mot “élévation” s’impose partout : montée en gamme, statuts premium, images ultra léchées. Mais pendant que les marques s’élevaient, les clients, eux, vivaient inflation, dupes, communautés expertes et nouvelles attentes. Cet épisode interroge ce décalage et propose une autre voie : redonner de l’importance au produit, à la peau, à la preuve, et à la relation réelle entre une marque et ceux qui la choisissent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comment une marque prend-elle vie ? Dans ce nouvel épisode de Visionary Minds, David Manessi-Souffan, Head of Global Communication chez Ralph Lauren Beauty, nous partage sa vision de l’incarnation des marques — un équilibre subtil entre image, émotion et stratégie.De Lancôme à Mugler, puis aujourd’hui Ralph Lauren, David a accompagné certaines des plus grandes maisons dans la construction de leur désirabilité, la direction d’image et la relation avec les talents qui les représentent. Ensemble, nous explorons :Pourquoi une marque doit s’incarner — et comment trouver le “facteur émotionnel juste”.Le dilemme entre visage unique et représentations multiples.Comment rester fidèle à l’ADN d’une maison tout en l’actualisant pour la Gen Z.Les secrets d’une incarnation durable, cohérente et inspirante.Un épisode dense, élégant et inspirant sur la manière dont les grandes marques deviennent des présences vivantes.🎧 Visionary Minds est le podcast qui décrypte les stratégies de communication et de marketing des maisons de luxe et de beauté, à travers la voix de leurs leaders visionnaires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comment une marque prend-elle vie ? Dans ce nouvel épisode de Visionary Minds, David Manessi-Souffan, Head of Global Communication chez Ralph Lauren Beauty, nous partage sa vision de l’incarnation des marques — un équilibre subtil entre image, émotion et stratégie.De Lancôme à Mugler, puis aujourd’hui Ralph Lauren, David a accompagné certaines des plus grandes maisons dans la construction de leur désirabilité, la direction d’image et la relation avec les talents qui les représentent. Ensemble, nous explorons :Pourquoi une marque doit s’incarner — et comment trouver le “facteur émotionnel juste”.Le dilemme entre visage unique et représentations multiples.Comment rester fidèle à l’ADN d’une maison tout en l’actualisant pour la Gen Z.Les secrets d’une incarnation durable, cohérente et inspirante.Un épisode dense, élégant et inspirant sur la manière dont les grandes marques deviennent des présences vivantes.🎧 Visionary Minds est le podcast qui décrypte les stratégies de communication et de marketing des maisons de luxe et de beauté, à travers la voix de leurs leaders visionnaires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from Los Angeles, Marianna Hewitt, co-founder of Summer Fridays, opens up about the “aha moment” that changed everything — the birth of the iconic Jet Lag Mask. In this intimate conversation, Marianna shares how she built desire, community, and trust long before launching a product, how she redefined what modern beauty means, and what she’s learned about ambition, balance, and personal growth along the way.A candid, inspiring exchange between Paris and L.A., hosted by Visionary Minds — produced by Dix-Sept Paris, the creative beauty agency bridging French refinement and American innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from Los Angeles, Marianna Hewitt, co-founder of Summer Fridays, opens up about the “aha moment” that changed everything — the birth of the iconic Jet Lag Mask.In this intimate conversation, Marianna shares how she built desire, community, and trust long before launching a product, how she redefined what modern beauty means, and what she’s learned about ambition, balance, and personal growth along the way.A candid, inspiring exchange between Paris and L.A., hosted by Visionary Minds — produced by Dix-Sept Paris, the creative beauty agency bridging French refinement and American innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Visionary Minds, recorded live from Le Bon Marché in Paris, host Wilfried sits down with Violette Serrat, founder of VIOLETTE_FR — one of the most talked-about voices in modern beauty.French by heart and New Yorker by choice, Violette has built a modern maison that celebrates emotion, imperfection, and individuality. From her early days as a makeup artist to becoming Global Beauty Director at Estée Lauder, and now the creative force behind her own brand, she has redefined what authenticity means in beauty — and in business.Together, they explore the power of self-acceptance, the lessons of entrepreneurship, and the delicate balance between art and strategy.Because, as Violette reminds us: you were born perfect.Produced by Dix Sept Paris, a communication agency specialized in luxury and beauty, Visionary Minds connects Paris and the U.S. — two worlds united by creativity, culture, and bold ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Visionary Minds, recorded live from Le Bon Marché in Paris, host Wilfried sits down with Violette Serrat, founder of VIOLETTE_FR — one of the most talked-about voices in modern beauty.French by heart and New Yorker by choice, Violette has built a modern maison that celebrates emotion, imperfection, and individuality. From her early days as a makeup artist to becoming Global Beauty Director at Estée Lauder, and now the creative force behind her own brand, she has redefined what authenticity means in beauty — and in business.Together, they explore the power of self-acceptance, the lessons of entrepreneurship, and the delicate balance between art and strategy.Because, as Violette reminds us: you were born perfect.Produced by Dix Sept Paris, a communication agency specialized in luxury and beauty, Visionary Minds connects Paris and the U.S. — two worlds united by creativity, culture, and bold ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She Made the World’s Coolest Non-Alcoholic DrinkMélanie Masarin is the founder of Ghia, the bold, beautiful, and alcohol-free aperitif that’s redefining happy hour. From launching in the middle of a pandemic to building one of the most talked-about brands in the “sober curious” world, Mélanie has turned pleasure without alcohol into a cultural statement.In this episode, she shares how she built a movement around connection, design, and joy — plus a few stories from the wild ride behind Ghia’s rise.A conversation about taste, vision, resilience… and what it really takes to make not drinking cool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She Made the World’s Coolest Non-Alcoholic DrinkMélanie Masarin is the founder of Ghia, the bold, beautiful, and alcohol-free aperitif that’s redefining happy hour. From launching in the middle of a pandemic to building one of the most talked-about brands in the “sober curious” world, Mélanie has turned pleasure without alcohol into a cultural statement.In this episode, she shares how she built a movement around connection, design, and joy — plus a few stories from the wild ride behind Ghia’s rise.A conversation about taste, vision, resilience… and what it really takes to make not drinking cool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.