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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 53 MIN

Clean, Cool, and Profitable: Scaling a Modern Skincare Brand w/ Allison Mcnamara of Mara Beauty | #31

from Hot Takes Big Stakes Business · host Natalie Holloway and Lana Elie

Allison McNamara, founder and CEO of Mara Beauty, shares how she transitioned from entertainment host to building an award-winning clean skincare brand powered by algae. She breaks down landing Sephora, scaling without traditional VC funding, influencer marketing strategies that actually convert, and what sustainability really means in beauty. This episode is packed with tactical advice for founders navigating retail, profitability, and growth. If you are building a brand or thinking about starting one, this conversation is a masterclass.More Hot Takes Big StakesInstagram: www.instagram.com/hottakesbigstakes/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hottakesbigstakes/More on AllisonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarabeauty/Website: https://themarabeauty.comMore on Natalie Holloway:Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/natalieholloway/“Bala” Instagram: www.instagram.com/bala/“Balacize” Instagram: www.instagram.com/balacize/Substack,“Working Out in Heels”: natalieholloway.substack.comBook a 1-on-1 Call: intro.co/NatalieHollowayMore on Lana Elie-Meyers:Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/lanaelie/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lana-elie-875b383a/

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