{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Startup CPG Podcast","title":"Founder Feature: Jilleo Recio of RĒJINS","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/22091695\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2413,"description":"In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy interviews Jilleo Recio, founder of RĒJINS, a luxury skincare brand dedicated to celebrating and catering to maturing, melanin-rich skin. Jilleo shares his personal journey and motivations for creating RĒJINS, inspired by his experiences in Singapore and a desire to challenge beauty standards that prioritize skin lightening.\n\nJilleo discusses the challenges he faced while launching his skincare line, from sourcing a contract manufacturer to developing effective formulations during the pandemic. A significant focus is on the brand’s All Encompassing Serum, highlighting its multitasking capabilities and key ingredients like peptides, niacinamide, and humectants designed to address aging, dryness, and uneven skin tone.\n\nThey also explore the entrepreneurial journey of launching a skincare brand, stressing the importance of networking, mentorship, and community support in building a successful business. Tune in now!\n\nListen in as they share about:\nRĒJINS Inspiration and Origins\nCultural Context\nName and Branding\nResearch and Formulation\nProduct Overview\nNetworking and Marketing\nFinding a Mentor\nEngagement with Customers \nFuture Goals\n\nEpisode Links:\nRĒJINS Website \n\nDon't forget to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this episode. For potential sponsorship opportunities or to join the Startup CPG community, visit http://www.startupcpg.com.\n\n\nShow Links:\n\nTranscripts of each episode are available on the Transistor platform that hosts our podcast here (click on the episode and toggle to “Transcript” at the top)\nJoin the Startup CPG Slack community (20K+ members and growing!)\nFollow @startupcpg\nVisit host Daniel's Linkedin \nQuestions or comments about the episode? Email Daniel at podcast@startupcpg.com\nEpisode music by Super Fantastics","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pMuUaMpWaAi3tfCEgC2OkLBVzokuLjLsIzwDIbGFqi4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMTFl/MTgxNTNlZTAwZjU1/ZmNmNWM1ZjkwMDg5/NTU4MS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}