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Cyrus Veyssi has mastered the art of the pivot. In this episode of Forbes Talks Shop, host Kim Peiffer sits down with the creator, beauty expert and self-proclaimed “Bougie Gay Uncle” to talk about building a career in the creator economy, protecting your mental health online and the $29 tool that changed their content game. Cyrus shares the story behind their viral breakout, opens up about debuting Botox in their “safe space” series and explains why they’re returning to their acting roots with sights set on Broadway. Whether you’re an aspiring creator or just looking to refine your skincare routine, this conversation is full of insight, honesty and a few standout product recommendations. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2026/04/14/forbes-talks-shop-cyrus-veyssi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Molly Sims — model, entrepreneur, podcast host and founder of beauty brand YSE — joins Forbes Vetted's Kim Peiffer to talk about reinvention, resilience and the reality of burnout. From launching her skincare line to hosting Lipstick on the Rim, Sims opens up about what it really takes to stay consistent, camera-ready and grounded while juggling business, motherhood and life in the spotlight. Sims also gets candid about decisiveness as her superpower, the confidence that comes from being “broken down and getting through it” and why sometimes you just have to stop worrying because, as her mom says, “All the worrying in the world won’t change it.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bea Dixon, cofounder and CEO of feminine care company The Honey Pot, joins Forbes Talks Shop's Spencer Dukoff to talk about what it takes to grow a purpose-driven business while staying grounded in ritual, culture and intention. From navigating entrepreneurship as a Black woman to managing a travel-heavy schedule, Dixon shares the mindset, routines and personal practices that keep her centered as her company continues to scale. Bea walks us through her fast-paced mornings, from herbal coffee and workouts to airport runs, and explains why maintaining rituals on the road is essential to feeling at home anywhere. She opens up about the skincare and wellness routines that help her reset, the energy-focused habits she brings into hotel workspaces and the wardrobe philosophy that blends artful fashion with practicality. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delaney Rowe—the comedian, actress and social media star known for skewering movie tropes on camera—joins Forbes Talks Shop to share what it takes to keep her writing sharp and her wildly popular videos on point. From shooting content to putting pen to paper, Rowe opens up to host Spencer Dukoff about the hard work that goes into staying inspired, creative and centered. Delaney walks us through her day from start to finish: how she makes mornings more fun (starting with a fancy toothpaste), how long runs help spark new ideas and why she prefers tactile, low-fi writing tools over sleek tech. She also gets into her cozy, romantic-at-home evenings—cast-iron dinners, natural wine, candlelight—and the wind-down rituals that help her unplug after being “somebody who has to look at myself every day on my phone.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fashion designer Heidi Merrick joins Forbes Talks Shop to share the rituals and mindset behind her 20-year journey in the fashion industry. Built on a foundation of California craftsmanship and, Merrick’s brand has become a symbol of effortless coastal style. In this episode, she opens up to host Kim Peiffer about the "calling" that led her to start her own line, the 20th-anniversary relaunch of her archives and her unique leadership style. Along the way, she reveals how balancing technical mastery with a deep connection to family and nature has been the secret to her brand's longevity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entrepreneur Amy Liu joins Forbes Talks Shop to share the rituals, tools and mindset behind building Tower 28, the cult-favorite beauty brand made for sensitive skin. After more than two decades in the beauty industry—and a lifelong battle with eczema—Amy set out to create products that are not only clean and gentle, but also aspirational, fun and high-performing. In this episode, she opens up to host Kim Peiffer about turning a personal health challenge into a global brand, the science behind Tower 28’s bestsellers and how community continues to shape everything she builds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forbes Talks Shop gets up close and personal with inspiring creators, founders and innovators, uncovering the products, tools and rituals that power their success. In this episode, Forbes Vetted’s Kim Peiffer chats with Emily Oberg, founder of Sporty & Rich, the cult-favorite lifestyle brand blending fashion and wellness. Emily shares how she stays grounded while running her business between Los Angeles and Paris, from her caffeine-free mornings and minimalist work setup to the supplements she swears by and TheraFace mask. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zac Clark, CEO and founder of Release Recovery, joins Forbes Talks Shop host Spencer Dukoff to discuss how sobriety, running and structure shape the way he leads, works and lives. In this episode, Clark shares his journey through recovery, the role running has played in his personal and professional growth, and the daily routines that help him stay grounded while running a mission-driven behavioral healthcare organization. Clark opens up about starting Release Recovery after his own experience with substance use disorder, building the organization from a small team into a growing network of programs and why authenticity, consistency and community remain central to everything he does. He also walks through his morning routine, approach to long workdays, running gear and fueling strategy and the recovery practices that help him wind down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After building Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams into a beloved, category-defining brand, Jeni Britton is embracing a new chapter—one rooted in personal health, curiosity, and reinvention. In this episode of Forbes Talks Shop, host Kim Peiffer sits down with Britton to talk about what comes after a 30-year entrepreneurial run. Britton opens up about stepping away from the day-to-day at Jeni’s, turning 52 and experiencing what she calls a creative and personal renaissance, which led her to launch Floura, a company focused on fiber diversity, the microbiome and transforming overlooked produce into nutrient-dense snack bars. The conversation moves through Britton’s daily rituals—from her meticulously dialed-in cappuccino routine and feeding her gut fiber first thing in the morning, to afternoon forest walks, evening creative projects and sleep practices that help sustain her energy as a founder. Along the way, she shares how she structures her workday around when her brain works best, why pens and paper remain essential tools, and how clothing, space and routine help her step into different versions of herself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forbes Talks Shop gets up close and personal with inspiring creators, founders and innovators, uncovering the products, tools and rituals that power their success. Celebrity trainer and The Sculpt Society founder Megan Roup shares the simple habits that power her days, from French-press coffee and short, consistent workouts to smart recovery with Oura. She walks us through her 5–6am routine, building community, filming tips, travel essentials and how The Sculpt Society personalizes classes based on your readiness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forbes Talks Shop gets up close and personal with inspiring creators, founders and innovators, uncovering the products, tools and rituals that power their success. In this episode, Forbes Vetted’s Kim Peiffer speaks with Allison Ellsworth — entrepreneur, mom of three, co-founder of Poppi and now Shark Tank guest shark — about how she stays grounded while scaling a nationwide brand. From early mornings and unlimited caffeine to cold plunges and the tech she travels with, Allison shares her honest routines and go-to tools. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forbes Talks Shop gets up close and personal with inspiring creators, founders and innovators, uncovering the products, tools and rituals that power their success. In this episode, Forbes Vetted’s Kim Peiffer chats with Jenni Kayne—entrepreneur, fashion designer,and lifestyle visionary—about the daily habits and design philosophy that define her signature California cool. From her morning wellness routine (think greens, Pilates and 20+ rescue animals) to the inspiration behind Oak Essentials and her upcoming book on mindful living, Jenni opens up about how she builds balance, creativity and intention into every part of her day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creator, investor and activist Hannah Bronfman joins Forbes Talks Shop's Spence Dukoff to share the daily routines, tools and philosophies that help her stay balanced, inspired and present across her work. From her early days reclaiming her health online to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in wellness, Bronfman opens up about building community, creative flow and finding joy in structure. From her morning routine — including tech-free time with kids, lymphatic tea and "loaded coffee" — to how she uses tools like Google Calendar, Workhorse, Notion, Substack and the soundscape app Endel to stay focused, Bronfman shares a modern, realistic blueprint for balancing ambition, creativity and family life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Founder, designer and pizza obsessive Tom Gozney joins Forbes Talks Shop's Kim Peiffer to share how a homemade backyard oven became Gozney, one of the most coveted names in outdoor cooking — and how recovery, ritual and design discipline have shaped his life along the way. From getting expelled from school and entering rehab at 21 to cooking for community around a brick oven in his garden, Tom opens up about the turning point that helped him rebuild his life. He also breaks down how Gozney evolved from a niche pizza oven company into a premium outdoor cooking brand, including the story behind the Dome’s blockbuster launch and what’s coming next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor and entrepreneur Lili Reinhart joins Forbes Talks Shop host Kim Peiffer to share how she’s moving from hit roles on screen to launching Personal Day, an acne-safe skincare line designed for sensitive, breakout-prone skin. Lili opens up about her real-life routine, why Personal Day focuses on acne-safe formulas over hype, and how she finds time for creativity between acting and building a brand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices