Episode 8 of Mantra After Hours dives into the science and future of skincare with Dr Ashley Naidoo, founder of BiomeRenew.

In this episode, we unpack the story behind BiomeRenew and how it’s challenging traditional skincare by putting the skin’s microbiome first. Dr Naidoo breaks down why your microbiome is the foundation of healthy skin, how modern lifestyles disrupt it, and what that means for everything from sensitivity to breakouts.

We also explore where skincare is headed, from barrier-first formulations to microbiome-friendly innovations, and how BiomeRenew is adapting to meet this shift with intention and science-backed solutions.

If you’ve ever wondered why “more products” isn’t always better, or what your skin actually needs to thrive, this conversation will change the way you think about your routine.

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Episode 7 of Mantra After Hours gets real about the journey of entrepreneurship, the wins that keep you going, the failures that test you, and everything in between.

In this episode we speak to Dr Ashley Naidoo - Surgeon by day and Business Owner by night, on what it actually looks like to build something from the ground up: the messy middle, the pressure to keep pushing, and the constant balancing act between ambition and everyday life. It’s an honest conversation about resilience, learning as you go, and finding your footing even when things don’t go to plan.

If you’re building, dreaming, or just trying to figure it out as you go, this one’s for you.

Listen now, and we’ll see you after hours.

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Mantra After Hours is an original podcast by Mantra Publicity, exploring marketing, media, business and culture through unfiltered, after-hours conversations.

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In Episode 6 of Mantra After Hours, Sheena returns to unpack the real business behind being a creator, influencer and UGC creator.

This conversation moves beyond the highlight reel and into the strategy: how to attract brands instead of chasing them, the difference between UGC and influencing, what brands are actually paying for, and how to turn once-off campaigns into long-term partnerships.

We explore positioning, professionalism, campaign seasons, media kits, pitching, pricing and what it really means to treat your platform like a business, not a hobby.

If you’re serious about building a sustainable creator career in 2026, this episode is your blueprint.

Listen now, and we’ll see you after hours.

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Mantra After Hours is an original podcast by Mantra Publicity, exploring marketing, media, business and culture through unfiltered, after-hours conversations.

Follow @mantra_afterhours for new episodes and behind-the-scenes insight.