Benefitlife

Mixed nuts. Episode 28 starts with Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales & VP of Boutiques, Amy Collo, talking their favorite memories from podcasts past for the 1st anniversary. For “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” Hannah Mallot & Megan Fletcher tell their favorite stories of Jean and Jane Ford. During “Problem Solve with Courage and Creativity,” Maggie Hall from Product Innovation is back to talk with REM, Leanne Stack, about 4 square. In “Make Real Connections” DFW airport based Regional Education Manager, Dylan Snoor, @benebeaudylan tells us about his embodiment of his hashtag #jetsetREM

Wash your hands! Episode 27 starts with Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales & VP of Ulta, Michael Bowman, talking about a cheeks and hygiene. For “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” Hannah Mallot & Megan Fletcher tell their favorite personal stories of Jean and Jane. During “Problem Solve with Courage and Creativity,” first time guest, Julie Bell is here to let us know what the key priorities are for Benefit and how they can help you drive your biz. In “Make Real Connections” Atlanta based Regional Education Manager, Ria Cartee tells us about her struggles to become an American citizen and pushing herself out of her comfort zone.

Go big or go home! Episode 26 starts with Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales & VP of US Boutiques, Amy Collo talking about a cheek reunion! For “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” Hannah Mallot & Megan Fletcher reveal the best advice that they got while working with Jean and Jane. During “Problem Solve with Courage and Creativity,” Maggie Hall is back to talk about our beautiful box of powders glowing up! In “Make Real Connections” we hear from Southeast Regional Sales Manager of Sephora & Macy’s, Crystal Weaver who tells us about her time working in an orphanage in India.

Valentines is for lovers of podcasts! Episode 25 starts with Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales & VP of US Boutiques, Amy Collo talking brow styler shades and LOVE. For “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” Hannah Mallot & Megan Fletcher continue to tell us the stories of working with Jean & Jane from the very beginning. During “Problem Solve with Courage and Creativity,” we hear from Kate Helrich, VP Global Product Marketing on why our mascaras are top in their class! In “Make Real Connections” we hear from Senior RAM of Sephora & Macy’s, Michelle Hyman who tells us about her incredible drive to be a working mom while going to school. 

Old Friends, New Friends and Miss Universe. Episode 24 starts with Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales & VP of US Boutiques, Amy Collo, talking hydration business. For “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” we have two new guests, Hannah Mallot & Megan Fletcher who tell us the stories of working with Jean & Jane from the very beginning. During “Problem Solve with Courage and Creativity,” we check in with Product innovation team members Danessa Myricks & Treia Young about styling brows with new shade extentions! In “Make Real Connections” we hear from ULTA RAM, Roberto Gomez about his love of Benefit and Miss Universe!

The second part. Episode 23 continues with our friends Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales & VP of US Sales Sephora and Department Stores, Joe Plymale, getting excited about Porefessional Hydrate. In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” Maggie & Annie Ford Danielson finish off the New Years moment! We continue on with Maggie Hall, Associate Manager of Innovation, in Problem Solve with Courage and Creativity about “soup to nuts” about how a product is made. And finally find out what makes Courtney Reyes Balloon business float in “Make Real Connections.”

22 = two parts! Episode 22 starts with a two parter: Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales & VP of US Sales Sephora and Department Stores, Joe Plymale, getting ready for the new year. In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” Maggie & Annie Ford Danielson are back to talk new years in 2 parts! In this double version of “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” Maggie Hall, Associate Manager of Innovation, takes us “soup to nuts” about how a product is made, specifically with Porefessional Hydrate. In this extended version of “Make Real Connections” we hear from Education Director of the west, Courtney Reyes, about her side hustle @balloonsbycourtney.

Happy Holidays BenefitLIFERS! Episode 21 starts with Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales & VP of US Boutiques, Amy Collo sharing their traditions for the holidays. In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” Maggie & Annie Ford Danielson are back to talk family traditions! In “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” VP of Education for the Americas, Jill Gould, is excited to share about the new hydration tool. In “Make Real Connections” we hear from Priscilla Silva, Senior coordinator of innovation & new ventures on her interesting life, career path and her attitude of gratitude.

From Buckingham Palace to Benefit! Episode 20 starts with Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales & SVP of Global Education, Sara Botwood-Guest discuss previous jobs that lead them to Benefit from Barbizon to Buckingham Palace.  In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” we finish up with Lee Woodruff, one of the first PR employees of Benefit who gives us some very practical advice from Oprah that sounds like advice from Jean & Jane. In “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” VP of Global Product Marketing, Kate Helfrich whets our appetite with Porefessional Hydrate! In “Make Real Connections” we hear from Kate Dillen copywriter and kickboxer! 

Podcasting in traffic! Ep19 starts with Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales & our NEW CEO Christie Fleischer while stuck in Manhattan traffic in the back of an Uber doing a podcast.  In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” we hear more from Lee Woodruff, one of the first PR employees of Benefit. In “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” Product innovation team members, Danessa Myricks & Treia Young, are here to make you fall in love with our first love Gimme Brow again! ULTA RAM of Chicago, Stefanie Severino, gives us some great career advice.

What Dolly believes! Episode 18 starts with Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales & Amy Collo, VP of Boutiques checking in on Brow Styler while in a back of an Uber.  In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” we continue with more stories from Lee Woodruff, one of the first PR employees of Benefit. In “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” Jared Bailey, Global Brow Expert is back for part two of Brow Styler--this time we stay on target for tips and tricks. In Make Real Connections, Regional Education Manager of the Southeast, Meredith Manning tells us how Dolly Parton gives great life advice.

Satan’s Pepper-It’s what’s for breakfast! Episode 17 starts with Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales & Amy Collo, VP of Boutiques bring up a theme of “when the going gets tough… the tough get going.”  In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” we continue on with stories from Lee Woodruff, one of the first PR employees of Benefit. In “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” Jared Bailey, Global Brow Expert is back to talk all things Brow Styler. Boutique Proprietor, Hilary Thomas, gets us in the Halloween spirit by telling us all about Cosplay!

Watermelon seeds & beauty queens! Ep 16 starts with SVP Global Education, Sara Botwood-Guest discussing her almost 20-year Benefit journey with Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales.  In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” we meet famous author, Lee Woodruff, but also famous for being the first PR employee of Benefit with Jean & Jane. In “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” Treia Young, Manager of Brow Innovation gets our math on-point with 1+1=3. Vanna Kitchens, ULTA RAM, tells us what it is like to be a real-life beauty queen during “Make Real Connections.”

Glamping is in! Episode 15 SVP Sales, Denine Papalardo & VP of Boutiques, Amy Collo, talk favorite selling tips to move those glamping sets.  In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom” Maggie & Annie give us more on their dad, Carl and we finish with “a cuddle puddle.” During “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” Senior Director of Promotions, Lisa Ho, tells us how sets are made. In “Make Real Connections” we hear about the greatest gift someone can give and receive, from Director of Business, Operations, Natasha Deegan.

Who’s your daddy?Episode 14 SVP Sales, Denine Papalardo & Brand Manager for Falabella, of Columbia, Chile and Peru, Sebastian Salazar talk LatinAM business and favorite Spanish phrases.  In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom” Maggie & Annie introduce us to someone we don’t often talk about, their dad, Carl. During “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” our #rockandrollREM is back, Nina Quintero walks us through all the tips & tricks you need for Cakeless concealer. In “Make Real Connections” we meet e-tail marketing manager, Hillary Munns-Saraco who is busy making her dog @chunkythehunky famous!

Lucky Number 13! Episode 13 SVP Sales, Denine Papalardo & Deny De Felice GM of Canada and Mexico talk about how it is OK sometimes to follow the rules vs break them! In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom” Maggie & Annie get bright in the limelight. During “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” Dr. Ho is back, Lisa Ho Senior Director of Promotions that is, to remind us minis are HUGE!  REM by day and Rockstar by night, @benebaybe_nina, Nina Quintero, stops by to “Make a Real Connections.”  

CAKELESS & Cake! Eat cake don’t wear it! SVP Sales, Denine Papalardo & VP of Boutiques, Amy Collo kick it off without concealing their excitement! In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom” Maggie & Annie we get some good advice for off days. In “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” VP of Product Marketing, Kate Helfrich, makes us ready to cover more and cake less. Eat something before this week’s “Make a Real Connections” because Josh Frajio, NBA & RAM, is gonna make you want cake!

HELLO (HAPPY) SUMMER TIME Ep11 is our summer episode. It starts with SVP Sales, Denine Papalardo & VP of Ulta, Michael Bowman sharing all the travel hacks. In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom” Maggie & Annie remind us all about manners from their midwestern travels and roots. In “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” Senior Director of Promotions Lisa Ho, walks us through the creativity behind promo sets. For “Make Real Connections” we a have our Ireland head of marketing, Mark Rogers talking Instagram, Guinness and who’s better Bey or Britney.

Namaste and French Toast! Episode 10 is bonus length! To start SVP Sales, Denine Papalardo & GM of Canada and Mexico, Deny DiFelice, talk bottom line & connection. In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom” Maggie & Annie are back with more family stories and a delicious french toast recipe.  In “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” Danessa Myricks is back with a new guest associate director of R&D, Kimberley Alexander for a deep dive into Hello Happy Velvet Powder. During “Make a Real Connections” Bene-grandpa and Global Brow Expert, Jared Bailey shares his #lifewithbenefit.

Do The Hustle. Episode 9 begins with SVP Sales, Denine Papalardo & SVP of Global Services, Sigrun Graeff talking services and disco nights. We got Annie & Maggie in the studio again for even more “Breaking the Rules with Wit & Wisdom” and we introduce a new family member into the mix. During “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” we invite Maggie Hall back to talk about why Porefessional is the perfect disco dance partner to Hello Happy. And buckle up everyone, we got the man himself, General Manager of the Americas, Alfred Stillman, to talk about his career & his past Studio 54 days during “Make a Real Connections.”