MECCA Talks
Episodes
Youth To The People’s Founders Bring California Cool to Your Top Shelf
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to MECCA Talks, your access-all-areas pass to the beauty, business and lifestyle experts we call our community. Cousins and California na...
Chriselle Lim Turned PHLUR into Everyone’s Favourite Fragrance Brand
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to MECCA Talks, your access-all-areas pass to the beauty, business and lifestyle experts we call our community. Few names embody modern b...
Why You Should Trust a Sceptical Beauty Journalist with Your Skin
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning beauty journalist turned brand founder, Joanna Ellner, has spent her career exploring the intersection of science, ritual and skin. Afte...
BONUS: MECCA Beauty Loop: Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we're taking you behind the scenes of one of the most iconic parts of the MECCA experience: MECCA Beauty Loop. Launc...
Oxygen-Infused Skincare is The Next Big Thing
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Story Behind Every MECCA Skin Specialists’ Favourite Cream
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kate is joined by French pharmacist and Cosmetics 27 founder Michèle Evrard. If you’ve ever walked into a MECCA store lo...
Why ILIA’s Viral Skin Tint Almost Didn’t Happen
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kate is joined by ILIA founder and beauty pioneer, Sasha Plavsic.Sasha was in her early 30’s when she launched...
Isamaya Is The Artist Of The Next Generation
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Jerrod Blandino Built a Beauty Icon. Now, He’s Doing It Again.
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Kate is joined by Polite Society founder, Jerrod Blandino. If the name sounds familiar, you’d be right – before founding...
Why Katie Jane Hughes Is Everyone’s Favourite Makeup Artist
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Kate is joined in the studio by one of the industry's most beloved makeup artists, Katie Jane Hughes.10 years ago the UK-born art...
Uni’s Alexandra Keating On Why The Best Body Care Is… Blue!
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Kate is joined in the studio by tech-entrepreneur turned beauty founder, Uni’s Alexandra Keating.After starting not one, but tw...
Rae Morris Teaches Us How To Actually Apply Eyeliner
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Kate is joined by one of Australia’s most acclaimed makeup artists and founder of her eponymous brand, Rae Morris. Rae’s...
Flamingo Estate’s Richard Christiansen On Living a Fuller Life
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kate is joined in the MECCA Talks studio by Flamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen. You may remember their first conv...
Summer Fridays' Marianna Hewitt On Co-Creating The Internet's Favourite Beauty
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Kate is joined in the studio by Summer Fridays co-founder Marianna Hewitt. After growing a loyal audience as a beauty blogge...
How Fig.1’s Approach To Retinol Changed The (Skin) Game
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Kate is joined by US board-certified dermatologist and Fig.1 co-founder, Dr Courtney Rubin. In 2021, drawing on her degrees ...
Amy Liu Talks Tower 28, The Fastest-Growing Beauty Brand For Sensitive Skin
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Kate is joined in the studio by Tower 28 founder Amy Liu. Having experienced chronic eczema for most of her adult life, the ...
Hunter Schafer Talks Euphoria’s Return, And Creating an Anime Short with Shiseido
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Balla...
Ariel Tejada Changed How We Do Makeup Forever
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kate is joined by globally recognised makeup artist and Morphe collaborator, Ariel Tejada – or as he’s known by beauty ...
The Mini: Our Favourite SPFs And The Great Glitter Eye Debate
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Kosas Founder Sheena Zadeh is Four Years Ahead of The Makeup Game
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kate is joined by one of our most highly requested guests, Kosas founder Sheena Zadeh.By combining her love of biology, business...
The Mini: Overcoming Sensitive Skin and Trying To Make 'Blonze' Happen
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tara and Kerri decode ‘blonzing’ (the blush-bronzer hybrid trend you will love), share life-changing makeup tips from the founder of Ko...
How Donni Davy turned ‘Euphoria Makeup’ into Half Magic Beauty
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kate is in the studio with Donni Davy to celebrate the launch of her sparkly new makeup brand, Half Magic, at MECCA.Occasionally...
The Mini: Olympic Beauty, And Can Anyone Find This Lip Liner?
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our Head of Content, Tara, and Editorial Content Manager, Kerri, chat about their favourite Olympic beauty looks and the Kérast...
Emily Weiss On Why Glossier Isn’t A Trend Brand
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kate is joined by Emily Weiss, founder of Glossier, to celebrate the launch of her cult-loved brand into Australia and New Zeala...
The Mini: Brat Beauty and In-Flight Masking
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation our Head of Content, Tara, and Editorial Content Manager, Kerri, chat about their travel beauty essentials, their obsession with ...
Dr. Lara Devgan on Life as a Plastic Surgeon in NYC
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re in the studio with Dr Lara Devgan, US board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Dr. Lara Devgan skincare.After open...
Urban Decay’s ‘Naked’ Palette Started a Revolution
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kate is in the studio with Urban Decay’s Head of Global Artistry and celebrity makeup artist, Steve Kassajikian. In this ...
The Mini: our new series, winter skin and Glossier goss
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to MECCA Talks: The Mini, our new sample-sized podcast reporting on the biggest things in beauty right now.Tune into each episode as our Head ...
The “Real Deal” Beauty We Love
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to MECCA Talks, your access-all-areas pass to the beauty, business and lifestyle experts we call our community.In today’s episode, Kate...
Elise Loehnen pioneered 'wellness'; now, she's dismantling it
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate Blythe is joined in the studio by Elise Loehnen. Elise is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Editor, Podca...
Professor Augustinus Bader and Charles Rosier, LIVE at MECCA George Street
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of MECCA Talks – recorded live and in front of a studio audience at MECCA George Street – Kate is joined by Professor Augusti...
Dr. Barbara Sturm’s ‘vampire’ facial changed the face of Hollywood
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kate is joined by the legendary Dr. Barbara Sturm, whose eponymous skincare brand supercharged celebrity-status skincare into th...
Bethan Laura Wood is bringing kaleidoscopic colour to the NGV Triennial
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kate is in the studio with celebrated multidisciplinary designer and recipient of the 2023 MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commissio...
D.S. & DURGA are leading a fragrance revolution
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kate is in New York visiting the Brooklyn HQ of Kavi and David Moltz, the creative brains (and noses) behind non-traditional fra...
Makeup artist Violette on why French beauty is all about irreverence
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kate is joined by adored makeup artist, creative director and founder and CEO of Violette_FR, Violette. Launching into MECCA thi...
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wants you to know her beauty secrets
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate is joined by supermodel, movie star, editor, mother-of-two, beauty obsessive, and Founder and Chief Creative...
How Allies of Skin turned founder Nicolas Travis’ life (and skin) around
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate is joined by Allies of Skin founder Nicolas Travis. With a degree in biomedical and pharmaceutical science, ...
How Christine Chang made Glow Recipe a global skincare phenomenon
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kate is joined by Christine Chang, co-founder and co-CEO of Glow Recipe, the fruit-forward skincare brand that has taken the wor...
Demystifying menopause and how it will change your beauty routine with Dr Fatima Khan
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re demystifying menopause with specialist and women’s hormone and mental health advocate, Dr Fatima Khan. The process of ...
Why Tiffany Masterson created Drunk Elephant (and the bronzing serum that sent TikTok wild)
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kate is joined by Tiffany Masterson, founder and creative director of cult-status skincare brand Drunk Elephant. A mother of fou...
Magical healing waters, 460-year-old baths and a blind date: the story of Omorovicza
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Kate chats to Stephen de Heinrich de Omorovicza, heir to and founder of Omorovicza, a luxurious skincare brand driven by the mag...
Unforgettable life advice from 10 inspirational women
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of International Women’s Day and the incredibly driven, entrepreneurial, creative and inspiring women featured on this podcast to dat...
How Gucci Westman achieved everyone’s beauty dreams
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate chats to renowned celebrity makeup artist and founder of Westman Atelier, Gucci Westman. Prior to creat...
A gym for your face? Inge Theron on revolutionising the Hollywood facial
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Olympian Morgan Mitchell talks Rio, Rihanna and race day rituals
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate is joined by dual Olympian – and star of our January ‘Get Skin Fit’ campaign – Morgan Mitchell. Havi...
Julia Busuttil Nishimura on food, beauty and becoming a household name
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 auth...
Flex Mami on curiosity, beauty and how The Hills changed her life
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate chats to DJ, presenter, bestselling author, influencer, businesswoman and ‘Professional Opinion Haver’, ...
Is waterless beauty the future? Conserving Beauty founder Natassia Nicolao says yes
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of MECCA Talks, Kate is joined by Natassia Nicolao, founder of Conserving Beauty; a Melbourne-based skincare brand famous for their wa...
Unboxing our Beauty-full Friday sets + our best Holiday gifting tips!
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 fabu...
Isle of Paradise’s Jules Von Hep on glowing from the inside, out
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 spr...
Meet Nadia Hernández, MECCA’s 2022 Holiday artist
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Austr...
Trailblazing architect Tatiana Bilbao proves we need more women in the field
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate chats to groundbreaking Mexican architect and inaugural MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission artist, Tatia...
Clementine Ford on why feminism shouldn’t be controversial
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate is joined by fearless feminist writer, broadcaster and speaker (and skincare enthusiast!) Clementine Ford.A ...
François Nars of NARS Cosmetics, in conversation with MECCA founder Jo Horgan
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 spe...
The phenomenal beauty career of Floral Street's Michelle Feeney
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of MECCA Talks, Kate and guest co-host Jen Horsley are joined by Michelle Feeney, founder of sustainable fragrance brand, Floral Stree...
Emma Lewisham on creating the world’s first carbon positive beauty brand
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, industr...
Steps to sustainability with Nécessaire and The Wardrobe Crisis
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Natalie Massenet revolutionised fashion – now, she’s shaping the future of beauty
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of MECCA Talks, Kate and Zara are joined by Net-A-Porter founder, Imaginary Ventures founding partner and world-leading entrepren...
Flamingo Estate’s Richard Christiansen on life chapters and radical pleasure
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrated creative Richard Christiansen’s home is not a restaurant, though Chrissy Teigen might have you fooled otherwise! In t...
The metaverse, explained by Meta’s Jason Juma-Ross
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The best beauty products of 2022, as voted by you
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 El...
Astrology, energy healing and crystals: the new self-care
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
A trip to Paris with Buly 1803 co-founder, Victoire de Taillac
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
How TikTok changed everything for Carla Rockmore and Chantecaille
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of MECCA Talks, Kate and Zara tap into their TikTok ‘For You’ pages to unpack two internet success stories: ‘the Euphoria f...
The classic red lip: let's talk about it
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MECCA makeup expert Jen Horsley is back on the podcast to talk us through beauty’s most iconic – and contentious – look: the red lip. Then, New ...
Why your microbiome is the next big thing in skin
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pre, pro and post-biotic extracts are increasingly appearing on the ingredient lists of new skincare formulas, so we’ve got MECCA skincare expert Lu...
What does the future of skincare and online shopping hold?
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Dennis Gross and Stephanie Horton are on the show today to tell us!Kate and Zara are looking into the crystal ball of beauty and online shopping, ...
Your beauty FAQs, answered by MECCA's top experts!
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to MECCA Talks, your access-all-areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community.We recently called on our...
The Beyoncé of floristry, Maurice Harris, on why it's scents over red roses for Valentine's Day
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to MECCA Talks, your access-all-areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community.Valentine’s Day is five...
Your sunscreen FAQs answered, and the business of SPF with Naked Sundays’ Sam Brett
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to MECCA Talks, your access-all-areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community.In today's episode...Kate...
HOLIDAY BONUS: The beauty of Australia, vintage fashion and creativity with Jenny Kee
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our final Holiday bonus episode, Kate and Zara chat to inimitable fashion designer, creative and MECCA Collectiva tastemaker Jenny Kee in celebrati...
HOLIDAY BONUS: The best beauty gifts of the year with Tony and Julia from MECCA HQ
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Holiday bonus episode of MECCA Talks, Kate and Zara hand over the mic to MECCA HQ’s Tony Baumann and Julia Zigan to share their top pic...
HOLIDAY BONUS: Behind ‘The Beauty Spectacular’ with Amrita Hepi
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The most spectacular time of the year is here! We’re taking you behind the scenes of Holiday 2021 at MECCA in a conversation with Amrita Hepi, an aw...
MECCA Talks Making It, with Victoria Devine
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to MECCA Talks, your access all areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community.In today’s episode…Ka...
MECCA Talks Making It, with Zoë Foster Blake
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to MECCA Talks, your access all areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community.In today’s episode…We...
MECCA Talks Finding Your Beauty Identity, with Mahalia Handley and Tony Baumann
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to MECCA Talks, your access all areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community.In today’s episode…Ka...
MECCA Talks 'Getting Work Done', with Lucy Shaw and Dr Van Park
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to MECCA Talks, your access all areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community.In today’s episode…Ka...
MECCA Talks Hair, with Sam McKnight
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to MECCA Talks, your access all areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community.In today’s episode…We...
MECCA Talks Trends, with Jenna Lyons and Jen Horsley
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to MECCA Talks, your access all areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community.In today’s episode…Ka...
MECCA Talks Fragrance, with Laura Curtis and Analiese Gregory
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to MECCA Talks, your access all areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community. In today’s episode… ...
MECCA Talks Winter Skin, with Lucy Shaw and Anthia Koullouros
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to MECCA Talks, your access all areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community.In today’s episode…Za...
MECCA Talks MECCA, with founder Jo Horgan
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first ever episode of MECCA Talks, your access all areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community.In t...
Trailer: MECCA Talks
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing MECCA Talks, an access all areas pass to the beauty, business, and lifestyle experts we call our community. Made by Australia’s biggest ...