From Corporate to Clean Beauty: Stacy Paoa on Founding Vaihea Skincare

<p>In this episode, Kat is chatting with Stacy Paoa, founder of <a href="https://vaihea.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Vaihea Skincare</a>, to discuss how she is building the brand, how her corporate career has prepared her for the journey as an entrepreneur, and why simplicity and effectiveness with a touch of indulgence is essential in her signature skincare routine. Stacy shares the inspiration behind <em>Vaihea</em>, from her years in the beauty industry to drawing on the beauty of Hawaii to develop products like their reef safe and luxurious SPF drops. They dive into the importance of multifunctional skincare products, sustainable ingredient sourcing, and Stacy’s vision of providing high-quality products that are both effective and sustainable. Stacy also shares how her experiences in Australia and Hawaii influenced her holistic approach to beauty, and how she’s integrating sustainability in every aspect of her business.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ol><li><p>How Stacy’s corporate career influenced her journey to becoming a beauty founder driven by a passion for clean and sustainable beauty.</p></li><li><p>Why multifunctional skincare products, like <em>Vaihea’s SPF drops</em>, are essential for both effectiveness and sustainability.</p></li><li><p>How Stacy’s global experiences in Australia and Hawaii shaped her approach to skincare and sustainability.</p></li><li><p>How Vaihea is committing to sustainability includes eco-friendly packaging, refillable products, and supporting ocean cleanup efforts.</p></li><li><p>Stacy’s tips for self care and sustainable living </p><p><br /></p></li></ol><p><strong>Learn more about the Vaihea</strong><a href="https://vaihea.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong> </strong>⁠<strong>HERE</strong>⁠</a><strong> and shop my favorite </strong><a href="https://vaihea.com/products/clean-spf-drops" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>SPF drops</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Follow Vaihea on </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vaiheaskincare/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vaiheaskincare" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p><p><strong>Connect with Glo Eco</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gloeco_withkat/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong> </strong>⁠<strong>HERE</strong>⁠</a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Follow the Clean Living Show</strong><a href="https://cassandramcclure.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠<strong> ⁠HERE⁠</strong>⁠</a><strong>.</strong></p>