Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this episode, Stuart sits down with veteran beauty R&D leader, former Chief Science Officer at Revlon, and innovation pioneer, Alan Meyers to talk about the lessons from a storied career, the critical link between leadership and successful innovation, and the future shift from anti-aging to true longevity in skincare science.

What you will hear

• Alan’s journey from a bench scientist to a top R&D leader and the core principles that guided his rise.
• Key product stories from Elizabeth Arden and L’Oreal, including the creation of a groundbreaking $40M lipstick and the hard lesson learned from a technically brilliant machine that failed commercially.
• Why collaboration is non-negotiable: “R&D cannot run ahead of the business.”
• The future of beauty: moving beyond anti-aging aesthetics to technologies focused on cellular health and longevity.
• The non-negotiables for product safety and efficacy, and how to spot “fairy dusting” on an ingredient label.
• A masterclass in leading innovative teams: why celebrating both success and failure is the key to breakthrough innovation.
• Alan’s core leadership philosophy and the one habit that most improved his ability to lead and inspire.

Memorable lines

“R&D cannot run ahead of the business.”

“Be generous.”

About Alan Meyers

Alan Meyers is a veteran leader in beauty research, development, and innovation with a storied career spanning L’Oreal USA, Elizabeth Arden, and Revlon, where he served as Chief Science Officer. A recipient of the HBA Lifetime Achievement Award and holder of more than 20 patents, he has been at the forefront of cosmetics and skin science for decades. Today, he advises the Lanvin Group and its biotech hub, Dermagen, on next-generation active ingredients and clean science, continuing his mission to advance the industry through substantive, evidence-based innovation.

Resources & links

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-meyers-45b0662b

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Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this episode, Stuart sits down with functional medicine physician, founder, and medical director Dr. Brent Agin to talk about the pivotal shift from traditional 'sick care' to preventative lifestyle medicine, the core pillars of sustainable health, and how to build habits that make you feel your best, mentally and physically.

What you will hear

• The personal moment in his first year of residency that made Dr. Agin completely rethink his path in medicine.
• Why sleep, diet, and exercise are the non-negotiable framework he addresses with every new patient.
• How to measure success in health beyond lab data: happiness, energy, and vitality as primary metrics.
• A balanced perspective on GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic): their life-changing potential and the critical lifestyle foundation required for long-term success.
• Evaluating emerging trends: his physician's criteria for adopting (or phasing out) tools like PRP, cold plunges, and ketamine therapy.
• The underestimated power of sunlight and the controversial stance on sunscreen.
• His top supplement recommendations for most adults and when to personalize.
• How psychedelic-assisted therapy fits into the future of "mindful medicine" and holistic healing.

Memorable lines

“I went into medicine to make an impact and to have time to learn people, understand people, and help people.”

“My goal for my first visit with someone is… let's at least establish something tangible that you can do… so then you at least know if you do these three things, this is the result you get.”

About Dr. Brent Agin

Dr. Brent Agin is a functional medicine physician and the Founder & Medical Director of Priority UMD in Clearwater, Florida. Recognized for his expertise in healthy aging, lifestyle medicine, hormone optimization, and nutrition, his ambitious aim is for every patient to feel the best they have mentally and physically in a very long time. He is also the founder of TeleWellnessMD, a wellness-based telehealth company. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Agin is dedicated to cutting through the noise of modern healthcare to provide foundational, sustainable, and preventative strategies for lasting vitality.

Resources & links

Follow Dr. Brent Agin and learn more:

• Website: https://priorityyoumd.com/
• TeleWellnessMD: https://telewellnessmd.com/?trk=public_profile_project-title
• TeaZa Energy: https://teazaenergy.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-agin-md-54962324
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priorityyoumd/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/macmillanstuart/

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Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this episode, Stuart sits down with fitness and nutrition coach LeAnne Ash to talk about building sustainable habits, the critical shift from relying on motivation to cultivating discipline, and creating a holistic, grace-based approach to health that fits into a busy, real life.

What you will hear

• LeAnne’s journey from teacher and condo manager to discovering her calling as a fitness and nutrition coach through a life-changing coaching program.
• Why discipline, not motivation, is the non-negotiable foundation for lasting lifestyle change and how to build it.
• The power of planning and “meeting people where they’re at” in her grace-based coaching philosophy.
• Debunking fitness fallacies: why strength training becomes more crucial than cardio as we age, and how to start safely.
• Practical strategies for busy people and frequent travelers to maintain nutrition and movement on the road.
• LeAnne’s "3-2-1 Method" for quality sleep and why “sleep is when the magic happens” for recovery and health.
• Moving beyond calorie counting to understanding macronutrients for sustainable energy and body composition.

Memorable lines

“I will be so glad that I chose to do it or chose to get up… I’ve just worked so hard to create that discipline.”

“Sleep is when the magic happens.”

About LeAnne Ash

LeAnne Ash is a fitness and nutrition coach dedicated to making health sustainable and approachable. After a background in education and a pivotal experience in a life coaching program, she found her mission: to be positive and healthy every day and to help others do the same. Her coaching emphasizes simple workouts, protein-rich nutrition, and real-life consistency over extremes, offering practical strategies like 30-minute training frameworks and home gym solutions. LeAnne focuses on building discipline, holistic wellness, and a positive mindset, meeting clients exactly where they are to help them build a thriving lifestyle.

Resources & links

Follow LeAnne Ash and learn more:

• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/leannemarieash
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leannemarieash/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanneash77/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanneashcoaching

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/macmillanstuart/

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Connect with Stuart MacMillan at www.TheLighthouseCollective.Global

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Thanks for listening. Keep Shining, Be A Light!