Beauty As Activism: Laney Crowell on Saie’s Climate Initiative and Regenerative Beauty

In this episode, Corinna Bellizzi welcomes Laney Crowell, Founder and CEO of Saie, a clean beauty brand redefining what it means to care for people and planet. From the Saie Climate Initiative to The Saie Way docuseries, Laney is proving that beauty can be a force for regeneration.

They explore how Saie is tackling plastic waste, transparency in the beauty industry, and why beauty can—and should—be activism. Laney also shares personal reflections on raising daughters in a time of climate anxiety, finding joy in small actions, and how her leadership is helping to shift an entire industry toward accountability and impact.

Complete Blog & Transcripts: https://caremorebebetter.com/beauty-as-activism-laney-crowell-on-saies-climate-initiative-and-regenerative-beauty/

Topics Covered:

• 02:19 - Redefining The Beauty Industry Through Saie

• 09:17 - Deeper Dive Into Saie’s Mission Through A Docuseries

• 12:45 - How To Encourage Customers To Use Refill Systems

• 19:30 - The Biggest Misconception About Sustainability In The Beauty Industry

• 21:08 - Balancing Innovation And High Performance With Long-Term Sustainability

• 24:00 - Why Saie Uses Expensive Yet Safer Ingredients

• 27:33 - Saie’s Newly Launched Baked Collection

• 29:17 - Why Laney’s Daughters Are A Big Part Of Her Why

• 33:29 - How Laney Keeps Herself Motivated And Inspired

• 37:17 - Dreaming For A Better Beauty Industry And A Better Ocean

Resources Mentioned:

• SaieHello.com

• Laney Crowell on LinkedIn

• Saie on Instagram

• Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do by Dr. Wallace J. Nichols

• CMBB Episode: Blue Mind: For The Love Of Water With Dr. Wallace J. Nichols

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