Coffee N° 5 with Lara Schmoisman
Your Brew of Business Wisdom - Coffee N5 is your ultimate guide to running, growing, and scaling a successful business in today’s competitive landscape. Hosted by award-winning marketing strategist Lara Schmoisman—a Forbes Next 1000 honoree and LA Times Inspirational Women finalist—this Podcast is your secret weapon for actionable strategies, insider tips, and real-world success stories.
Every episode dives into the tools, tricks, and tactics that help businesses thrive, featuring insights from industry leaders and innovators across beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and beyond. Lara’s unique approach combines her vast expertise in omnichannel marketing with her passion for helping brands unlock their potential.
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Coffee N5 gives you everything you need to create lasting success. So, pour yourself a cup, tune in, and let’s turn your business ambitions into reality—one episode at a time!
Listen now and discover what it takes to build the business of your dreams.
Coffee N° 5 with Lara Schmoisman
Beauty Connect LA: Behind the Trends Driving the Industry with Joanne Murphy
Joanne Murphy, Senior Conference Producer at Kisaco Research, joins Lara Schmoisman on Coffee Nº5 to pull back the curtain on Beauty Connect LA—one of the industry’s most strategic gatherings for founders, investors, and innovators. From retail readiness and AI-powered insights to the evolution of “clinical credibility,” Joanne breaks down what’s really shaping the beauty ecosystem in 2025 and how connection drives every deal.
We'll talk about:
- How Beauty Connect LA intentionally brings together founders, investors, retailers, and creators to drive real growth—not just visibility
- Why AI and e-commerce are reshaping beauty’s playbook, from distribution to data
- The “Retail Ready” mindset: what brands must have in place before pitching to Sephora, Ulta, or Target
- How today’s consumer demands efficacy, education, and evidence—and what that means for product storytelling
- Why sponsors and tech partners need to teach, not just sell—and how connection fuels collaboration
- The rise of social commerce and how founders are becoming their own media channels
- Behind the scenes of Beauty Connect’s one-on-one meetings and how the right conversation can lead to real partnerships
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https://www.kisacoresearch.com/events/beauty-connect-la-2025
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