Ep 16: Heated Rivalry, e.l.f. Cosmetics & Patrick Ta Drama

<p>This week, beauty TikTok is spiralling, hocky romance fans are devastated, and one billionaire just walked away from it all.</p><p>We&#39;re diving into the Patrick Ta controversy after the celebrity makeup artist appeared on Emma Grede&#39;s Aspire podcast amid the ongoing Painted by Esther drama. From trademark debates and creator credit to whether his recent media appearances feel like an apology tour, we&#39;re breaking down the conversation that beauty lovers can&#39;t stop having.</p><p>Then we&#39;re talking about the latest headlines surrounding Heated Rivalry after Hudson Williams reportedly lost a major Peloton sponsorship when an unsavoury photo from his past resurfaced online. We&#39;re unpacking the backlash, brand partnerships, cancel culture and whether public figures can ever truly outrun their digital footprint.</p><p>Plus, in perhaps the most unexpected story of the week, the founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics, Scott-Vincent Borba has stepped away from his billion-dollar empire to pursue life as a Catholic priest. We&#39;re getting into the internet&#39;s reaction, what led to the decision, and why there&#39;s a sudden shift back to religious roots. </p><p>Basically: beauty industry drama, sponsorship scandals, billion-dollar career pivots and a lot of opinions.</p><p>New episodes every Thursday.</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:submissions.inthevaultpod@gmail.com">submissions.inthevaultpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Anon Submissions: <a href="https://shorturl.at/cAFBY">https://shorturl.at/cAFBY</a></p><p>DM: In The Vault Podcast Instagram</p>