Well Done with Kat Vong

EP 13. Joy Kirst, founder of Modern Age Skin, joins me in this eye-opening episode of Well Done, to discuss how sudden skin breakouts, mood swings and sleepless nights could be a sign of perimenopause, and how she turned her own experience into a beauty brand supporting the changing needs of maturing skin. We talk about the beauty industry's "anti-aging" narrative, how Joy took matters into her own hands, and her mis...

EP 12. What if the products you use to feel beautiful are actually making you sick? In Part 2 of my solo Toxin Detox series, I reveal the hidden dangers lurking in our everyday beauty and personal care products and provide practical tips on how to reduce our toxin exposure. We get into the harmful ingredients to watch out for, the marketing buzzwords we can ignore, and how to read labels. Plus, I share my holy grail products, ones ...

EP 11. When I got my toxin test results back, I discovered I had extreme levels of uranium in my system, and that was JUST the beginning. In Part 1 of my solo toxin detox series, I'm sharing the complete breakdown of what was found in my body and the initial protocol that changed everything. After years of dealing with severe eczema, I finally got answers to why my skin was flaring up on a regular basis—and they were more shoc...

EP 10. Former ad exec turned clean beauty pioneer Lynn Power joins Well Done to share her unfiltered journey from leading the launches of the world's most iconic beauty brands, to building the mission-driven haircare brand, MASAMI. We dive into how cancer changed her relationship with wellness and business, what it means to be truly “clean” in an industry riddled with greenwashing, and how her platform the Power Beauty Collab ...

EP 09. Diets don't work, and neither do extreme wellness goals. In this episode, I chat with certified health coach Lindsey Kaszuba about why chasing weight loss often leads to burnout, how diet culture and over-the-top wellness goals disconnect us from our bodies, and the mindset shifts that helped Lindsey—and now her clients—let go of guilt for good. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by supplements, strict food rules, or press...

EP 08. If you get your nails done regularly (guilty), this episode will make you think before booking your next appointment. I chat with Dasha Minina, a licensed nail tech, beauty brand founder, and now tech entrepreneur, to explore the often-overlooked world of nail health and beauty service certification. Dasha is on mission to clean up the beauty services industry—literally! We talk about the risks most consumers overlook, the t...

EP 07. This is probably the most personal thing I've ever shared. With Mother's Day just behind us, I've been reflecting on the nine months since my mom passed—and the complicated, emotional, and even spiritual journey I’ve been on since.

In this solo episode, I open up about the decline of my mom's health, the moment I realized I had to begin letting her go, and the unexpected ways I processed my grief—from psyc...

EP 06. What if your daily skincare routine could be the most grounding part of your day? In this episode, I chat with Nick Gavrelis, founder & CEO of iero Beauty, and former SVP of Global Product Development at MAC Cosmetics, to explore how your beauty routine can become a ritual rooted in intention and energy. Whether you're a beauty enthusiast, brand builder, conscious consumer, or just looking for ways to incorporate mo...

EP 05. What does it really mean to live a rich life? In this episode, I have an honest conversation with Shannon Kung, the founder of Wild Orange Apothecary, to explore how redefining success led her to leave a dream job at Disney and build a wellness tea brand inspired by her culture, family, and intuition. We talk about her “goo phase,” the rituals that helped her rebuild from the inside out, and what it takes to trade security f...

EP 03. Your home might be the most toxic place you spend time in—and you don’t even know it.

In this episode of Well Done, certified functional nutritionist and non-toxic living expert Caitlin Fierro shares how hidden toxins in your home environment and lurking in everyday products could be contributing to chronic symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, and more.

We dive into non-toxic living, home detox tips, and how to reduc...

EP 04. AI as a wellness tool? YES. I know AI can feel overwhelming, but what if it could actually reduce overwhelm and improve your wellbeing—not just your work? In this episode, I chat with productivity and strategy expert Marissa Brassfield, founder of Ridiculously Efficient and CTOx, about how to use AI to get your time, energy, and creativity back. 

Whether you’re a founder juggling a million tabs, a busy mom trying to meal plan...

EP 02. Are you constantly reaching for supplements, working out, but still not feeling your best? In this episode of Well Done, I sit down with Mary Tufano, a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) and founder of The Root Cause Solution, to talk about the not-so-obvious ways your body is trying to get your attention. 

We dive into Mary's personal journey with SIBO, why conventional testing often falls sh...

EP 01. In this vulnerable first episode of Well Done, I share the raw truth behind my decades-long struggle with eczema and the health crisis that changed everything—topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). From a steroid spiral to postpartum skin trauma, I reveal how my mind, body, and identity broke down—and how I slowly, intentionally rebuilt them. From almost losing myself in motherhood, and facing a chronic illness to rebuilding my w...

Ever feel like "wellness" has become just another buzzword? Well Done is here to change that. Join host Kat Vong as she strips away the pretense and gets real about what wellness truly means in our modern lives – from the brands we love to the daily moments that keep us grounded.

After battling a chronic inflammatory skin condition, Kat discovered firsthand that wellness isn't just about green juices and meditation ap...