In this episode of The Glam Chemist, I’m joined by Toussaint Jordan, cosmetic scientist, marketing strategist, and founder of À La Marke, a B2B beauty marketing consultancy helping ingredient suppliers clarify their stories, elevate their collateral, and maximize their impact.

Toussaint Jordan is a cosmetic chemist who successfully transitioned from the lab into marketing strategy and entrepreneurship.

Toussaint’s career began in chemistry, rooted in a genuine love for science. After earning her master’s degree in chemistry, Toussaint built her career in the lab before discovering her strength in translating complex ingredient science into strategic messaging. That bridge between technical expertise and communication became the foundation of her entrepreneurial journey.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your skills are transferable — or if you’re meant for something different — this conversation is your sign that the boldest experiment you’ll ever run might be on your own life.

Speaking Through the Static

Lately, I’ve been carrying a weight — watching science be denied, researchers lose funding, and public trust in evidence erode in real time. At the same time, I’m preparing to step back into corporate life and grappling with what it means to “carry on as usual” when the political climate feels anything but usual.

Where do I want to stand on the side of history?

I talk about why science is not neutral, why beauty has always been political, and why defending evidence and truth feels urgent right now. I also share how this platform will continue to highlight the voices of scientists navigating the emotional and professional realities of this moment — and why that matters.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to begin, this conversation is for you.

Resources mentioned in this episode, including ways to get involved locally, are linked below:

Get Involved with Indivisible: Actions, Groups, Campaigns — Find ways to call or email officials, join local action groups, host events, and start making change where you live.

AAAS Take Action Toolkit for Science Advocacy — Tools to tell your science story, join communities, and contribute to evidence-based policymaking.

Scientific Citizenship Initiative (SCi) – Support & Civic Science Work — Workshops and initiatives that help scientists serve communities and connect science with societal impact.

In this episode of The Glam Chemist Podcast,

We sit down with Ava Perkins, cosmetic chemist, PhD candidate, and science communicator, to unpack the winding path that led her from Hawaii to Ohio and into cosmetic science.

We discuss how early hands-on STEM experiences build confidence, how a single conversation can unlock an entire career path, and why networking early (and often) matters more than people admit. Ava also shares her leadership experience within the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, her commitment to science education, and why science communication is essential in today’s beauty industry.

If you’re curious about cosmetic science, questioning your next step, or wondering how to turn what you love into what you do, this episode is for you.

Learn more and connect with Ava Perkins and follow @ava.perki on Instagram.

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