47 - Let Yourself Off the Hook: Beauty, Aging & Trusting the Process with Kari Gran

Letting Go of PerfectionJoanne sits down with Kari Gran, clean beauty pioneer and co-founder of her namesake skincare brand, for a refreshingly honest conversation about aging, entrepreneurship, and self-trust. After being diagnosed with both Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease, Kari radically shifted her approach to wellness—ditching conventional products, slowing down, and embracing her natural self. She opens up about the moment she realized she didn’t want to chase “forever 29” anymore, and how clean beauty became her path to empowerment.A Business That BreathesKari shares how she went from a career in real estate sales to creating a skincare line rooted in simplicity, sustainability, and self-compassion. She speaks candidly about building a brand that aligned with her values, and how intuition and curiosity guided every decision. She also does a fabulous job breaking down the connection between estrogen and thyroid function—and how both affect our body's ability to retain moisture.Aging With IntentionFrom navigating perimenopause to what is often called the “chaos zone,” Kari brings humor and wisdom to this stage of life. She walks through her intentionally minimal skincare line and why her products are so effective, especially for sensitive or changing skin. You’ll leave this episode feeling seen, soothed, and ready to trust your own innersense.Visit Kari Gran Skin's WebsiteConnect with Kari Gran on LinkedInFollow Kari Gran Skin on InstagramFollow Kari Gran Skin on LinkedInChapters00:00 Carrie's Journey to Clean Beauty02:16 Navigating Autoimmune Challenges06:34 The Shift in Beauty Perspectives11:25 Building Trust in Self-Care15:22 Understanding Menopause and Perimenopause18:45 The Power of Clean Beauty Products23:12 The Importance of Sunscreen29:13 Moisturization vs. Hydration32:54 The M Factor Documentary38:26 Compassion and Self-KindnessLet’s chat! [email protected] Join the Innersense™ Communityhttps://innersensebeauty.com/pages/newsletter-sign-up Let’s Stay Connectedhttps://www.instagram.com/joannestarkman https://www.instagram.com/innersenseorganicbeauty/ https://www.instagram.com/innersensepro/ https://www.facebook.com/InnersenseOrganic/ https://www.youtube.com/c/InnersenseOrganicBeauty Clean hair care & body productsUse code JOANNE15 to save 15% on first purchases at https://innersensebeauty.com/Want to elevate your salon? (New Pro Clean Color Line)https://innersensebeauty.com/pages/salonshttps://innersensebeauty.com/pages/education