MIXST MESSAGES by Tara Cohen

About MIXST MESSAGES by Tara Cohen

Welcome to Mixst Messages. Where beauty industry trailblazer, Tara Cohen, engages in conversations with creative minds and forward-thinking entrepreneurs, In each episode, we’ll explore the untold stories behind successful entrepreneurs’ rise to prominence and discover the secrets behind their innovative approach. Mixst Messages celebrates the middle ground, the gray spaces in between, and the struggles of entrepreneurs building companies from the ground up. Tara talks to people in fashion, culinary, arts, and other industries in an unfiltered and authentic style.

Publisher

Tara Cohen

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Aug 2023

Latest episode

7 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

87 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Jan 2026

   Dr. Kelly Starrett, Doctor of Physical Therapy: Building Durable Bodies for a Pain-Free Life | Mixst Messages

   Dr. Kelly Starrett | Doctor of Physical Therapy & Co-Founder of The Ready State Dr. Kelly Starrett is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, movement expert, and bestselling author dedicated to helping people unlock better health and performance through movement. He is the co-author of the New York Times bestsellers Becoming a Supple Leopard, Ready to Run, and Built to Move, as well as the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Deskbound. As the co-founder and Chief Health Officer of TheReadyState.com and co-founder of San Francisco CrossFit—the 21st-ever CrossFit affiliate—Kelly has worked with elite athletes and coaches across the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and U.S. Olympic teams. He also consults with military special forces, first responders, and corporations seeking to improve employee health and well-being. Kelly's work isn’t just for high performers; his methods empower everyone—from kids to desk-bound professionals—to move better, reduce pain, and build durable bodies for life. Alongside Juliet, he coaches The Starrett System, helping members develop pain-free, high-performing bodies through science-backed training that fits into real life. Explore The Ready State: Website: thereadystate.com (https://thereadystate.com/) Instagram: @thereadystate (https://www.instagram.com/thereadystate/) TikTok: @the_readystate (https://www.tiktok.com/@the_readystate)

2. 

   11 Dec 2025

   Nick Gavrelis, Beauty Expert & ieró Beauty Founder: Creating a Mindful Prestige Beauty Brand That Guides a Return to Self | Mixst Messages

   Nick Gavrelis | Beauty Expert & ieró Beauty Founder Product development authority, makeup artist and visionary Nick Gavrelis has been a keen observer and dreamer since childhood. A beauty expert with over 25 years in the industry, his passionate, sensitive approach earned him the title of “guru of skin and foundations” at the Estée Lauder Companies, where he helmed product development for the MAC Pro and Face categories before becoming Senior Vice President of Global Product Development. Nick is renowned for creating many of the industry’s most iconic formulas. Now, his longstanding relationships and extensive network of leading-edge cosmetic manufacturers, packaging houses, and luxury beauty professionals position Nick to develop beauty’s new legends. Over the past two years, Nick conceptualized something new, inspired by the life force of energy that vibrates within and connects us all. His mantra, “Keep your mind and heart open to limitless possibilities and you will be amazed by what manifests around and within you,” inspired the creation of ieró Beauty. Nick’s intent with ieró Beauty is to reveal and free the skin, nurture and protect what is sacred and spotlight the powerful ingredients provided by Mother Nature. Beginning his career in makeup artistry as an artist and Retail Manager for MAC Cosmetics, Nick advanced the industry as an educator and beauty futurologist when he became Nordstrom’s first National Beauty Director. Three years later, he returned to MAC Cosmetics, where he led Artist Training & Development for MAC, North America East. At MAC, Nick inaugurated a dynamic backstage testing program held each season at Fashion Week, transforming the New York, London, Milan and Paris shows into a live product development laboratory. As a result, the Estée Lauder Companies consulted him for advice on how foundations and other products would apply, perform or photograph. Nick traveled the world, working directly with the markets in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India and Latin America to develop region-specific shades and formulas designed to enhance skin tones, depths, and textures. His contributions were industry-defying and remain revolutionary to this day. His work generated the most famous formulas at MAC, including Studio Fix Fluid, Studio Fix Smooth Wear Concealer, Studio Waterweight Foundation and the Mineralize range of products, to name a few, catapulting MAC to the forefront of the industry. Likewise, Nick and his Team developed the Lightful C SPF 50 Cushion Compact formula for the Asian market, which was an absolute sensation. It was dubbed “the selfie-cushion compact” by a beloved Korean actress and influencer. He also led collaborations with some of the world’s top makeup artists like Kabuki, James Kaliardos, Diane Kendall, Rick Baker and Mickey Contractor, and celebrities and fashion houses such as Catherine Deneuve, Racquel Welch, Rihanna and DSquared2. Explore ieró Beauty: Website: ierobeauty.com (https://ierobeauty.com/) Instagram: iero.beauty (https://www.instagram.com/iero.beauty/) TikTok: iero.beauty (https://www.tiktok.com/@iero.beauty)

3. 

   2 Dec 2025

   Erin Piper, Founder of Saint Crewe: Building Clean, Clinically Tested Skincare for Gen Z | Mixst Messages

   Erin Piper | Founder of Saint Crewe Erin Piper isn’t your typical beauty founder. A licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience supporting teens, young women, and families, she has seen firsthand how self-care rituals can shape resilience, confidence, and identity. When her daughter became interested in skincare, Erin realized most products for younger consumers were either too harsh, too mature, or untested for developing skin. Drawing on her clinical background and passion for emotional well-being, she created Saint Crewe, a clean, clinically tested skincare brand designed for Gen Z and spans to Gen Alpha. With a focus on sensitive skin, safety, and long-term skin health over fleeting trends, Erin is redefining what it means to nurture the next generation through beauty. Explore Saint Crewe: Website: saintcrewe.com (https://saintcrewe.com/) Instagram: @saintcrewe (https://www.instagram.com/saintcrewe/?igsh=N2twZGZva3pwNnpv#) TikTok: @saintcrewe (https://www.tiktok.com/@saintcrewe)

Who has been a guest on MIXST MESSAGES by Tara Cohen

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Serena Advani
• Jacqueline Taylor
• Hannah Minardi
• Austin Wiberg
• Rogerio Cavalcante

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

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Quality

36

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

31

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