Cassandra Bankson

Today’s Episode Today Adam sits down with Cassandra Bankson, a model-turned-skincare-educator who battled severe cystic acne to become a powerful voice in the beauty industry. In this episode, Cassandra reveals how one viral YouTube video torpedoed her modelling career—only to lead her toward a life of purpose and self-discovery. From exploring vegan diets and red light therapy to opening up about mental health struggles, sexuality, and body image, Cassandra spares no details on the gritty path that shaped her success. If you’re ready to embrace authenticity, ditch self-doubt, and learn the science of better skin, this conversation is for you. 🕒 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Cassandra's Journey 06:00 Understanding Acne: Causes and Treatments 11:52 The Role of Sleep and Stress in Skin Health 14:55 Skincare Routines: What Works and What Doesn't 17:50 Reacting to Celebrity Skincare Routines 25:38 Hormonal Influences on Skin Health 33:25 The Journey of Self-Acceptance and Authenticity 50:00 Exploring Identity and Relationships 56:26 Navigating Core Values in Relationships 57:45 Overcoming Insecurities and Self-Identity 01:00:27 Acts of Kindness and Their Impact 01:10:38 The Importance of Authenticity 🔗 FOLLOW CASSANDRA Website: cassandrabankson.com YouTube: @CassandraBankson Instagram: @cassandrabankson ✌🏼 SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💧 Vitadrop – Use code 'TOT' for 25% off 👟 Vivobarefoot – Use code 'TOT' for 20% off 🔫 Legacy – Use code 'TOT' for 10% off GET IN TOUCH 🌍 Website: thatonetimepodcast.com 🌍 Advertise with us: partnerships@thatonetimepodcast.com 🌍 Book us: bookings@thatonetimepodcast.com JOIN OUR COMMUNITY 🎥 YouTube: Subscribe: /channel/UCP62dkT4JUozGGlk7zT1afQ 🍎 Apple: /that-one-time-with-adam-metwally/id1657317674 📸 Instagram: @thatonetime_podcast 🐦 X / Twitter: @itsadammetwally 🎵 TikTok: @thatonetime_podcast ABOUT US Each week, I dive into the lives, habits, and lessons of successful and interesting people—searching for their curiosities and extracting actionable insights for your day-to-day life. This podcast focuses on health, wealth, and wisdom. Each episode is a raw, in-depth conversation about business, marketing, health, spirituality, mindset, and more. Hosted by Adam Metwally (@meetwally), produced by Joe Fowler (@joeefowler). 🎶 Music Music by — HNNY

Full conversation drops 13 May 2025 Cassandra Bankson is an American medical aesthetician, science-based skincare educator and former runway model who first went viral in 2011 after bravely removing her foundation on YouTube to reveal the severe cystic acne she’d battled since childhood. Today she runs a million-subscriber channel focused on evidence-backed skin care, holistic health and myth-busting; consults on cruelty-free formulations (for example, her colour-changing “purple” sunscreen with Isntree); and speaks openly about mental health, bullying and LGBTQ+ visibility—turning personal hardships into content that empowers people to heal their skin and self-esteem. Each week I’ll drop a short “get-to-know-you” chat ahead of the full podcast so we can dig into the details that make our guests truly world-class. 💌 Join our newsletter (coming soon) Follow Cassandra Website YouTube Instagram Get in touch Our website Advertise → partnerships@thatonetimepodcast.com Book us → bookings@thatonetimepodcast.com Join the community 🎥 YouTube 🗣️ Spotify 🍎 Apple Podcasts 📸 Instagram 🐦 X / Twitter 🎵 TikTok Each episode is an in-depth, vulnerable conversation exploring the pillars of health, wealth and wisdom —covering business, biohacking, mindset, spirituality, content creation and more. Hosted by Adam Metwally Produced by Joe Fowler 🎶 Music: “Cheer Up, My Brother” — HNNY

In part one of our special investigation, guest host Alastair Gray, Director of Anticounterfeiting at INTA, explores how dupes evolved from simple product alternatives into a cultural movement that's reshaping retail. The episode traces this evolution from INTA's 2019 study on Gen Z's relationship with counterfeit products to today's viral dupe culture. The journey begins with intellectual property attorney David Lipkus breaking down the crucial legal distinctions between dupes and counterfeits. Brand strategist Jessica Binns then examines how social media has normalized and amplified dupe culture among young consumers. The episode culminates with insights from beauty influencer Cassandra Bankson, who shares a unique perspective from the front lines of this movement, including how she evaluates and recommends dupes to her more than two million followers. This episode is part one of a special series in collaboration with INTA's Unreal Campaign, an initiative that educates young consumers about the importance of trademarks and brands. Inside the Dupe Revolution | Part 2 RESOURCES : About Cassandra Bankson About Jessica Binns About Alastair Gray About David Lipkus INTA's Gen Z Insights: Brands and Counterfeit Products Study (2019) About the Unreal Campaign INTA Fact Sheet: Protecting a Trademark

In part one of our special series, we examined how brands are responding to the dupe revolution. As young consumers embrace affordable alternatives, traditional brands face a choice: adapt or risk losing an entire generation of customers. Here, brand expert Jessica Binns returns to analyze how some brands are successfully navigating this new landscape and the broader implications for brand loyalty. IP attorney David Lipkus delves into the legal tools available to brands and explores how different jurisdictions approach the legality of dupes. The episode features an extended conversation with influencer Cassandra Bankson. This episode is part two of a special series in collaboration with INTA's Unreal Campaign, an initiative that educates young consumers about the importance of trademarks and brands. Inside the Dupe Revolution | Part 1 RESOURCES : INTA's Gen Z Insights: Brands and Counterfeit Products Study (2019) About the Unreal Campaign INTA Fact Sheet: Protecting a Trademark About Cassandra Bankson About Jessica Binns About Alastair Gray About David Lipkus

Dealing with pimples and blackheads in middle school is practically a right of passage. But when acne is a defining feature of your adulthood... it’s a whole different experience. Anita meets two acne content creators and a photographer who talk about the emotional toll of severe acne, the myth of normal skin, and the responsibility of being today’s skincare influencers. Meet the Guests: - Patsy Chem , an acne-positive skinfluencer, shares the experience of getting severe acne in her 20s and how that shaped her social life - Peter DeVito , photographer behind the "Acne Normalization" project , talks about creating a safe space in portrait photography for models with acne and the ripple effect of those photos - Cassandra Bankson , a medical esthetician, model and skinfluencer, discusses how she handles the responsibility of challenging beauty standards while also reviewing skincare products and practices Read the transcript | Review the podcast on your preferred platform Follow Embodied on TikTok and Instagram Leave a message for Embodied Dig Deeper: Cassandra's viral video and YouTube channel NYT on adult acne Jessica DeFino in Teen Vogue on the myth of "normal skin" and in Vanity Fair on dermatology’s biggest rule that was meant to be broken Patsy Chem on accepting her acne

In this extra special episode, we're celebrating 5 years of the Women of Video podcast with a live panel recorded at the VidSummit Women of Video Mixer! I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Monica Kahn, Olivia Owens, and Cassandra Bankson, an inspiring group of women creators, and we didn’t hold back. We dive into the real challenges of being women in the creator economy, sharing personal stories of overcoming obstacles and celebrating the power of representation. From building community to calling on platforms and brands to step up and support women creators, this conversation was filled with authenticity and energy. Together, we’re shaping the future of media and content creation, and this episode is a perfect snapshot of that journey! Get vidIQ to blow up your channel at ⁠⁠⁠ womeonofvideo.com/vidiq⁠⁠⁠ Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it’s merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE! Get started with Spreadshop at ⁠⁠ ⁠ https://womenofvideo.com/Spreadshop⁠⁠⁠ Follow Desiree at ⁠⁠⁠ http://t.ly/GbY4⁠⁠⁠ Follow Monica at https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicakhan/ Follow Olivia at https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivialowens/ Follow Cassandra at http://t.ly/yQKza Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Creator Economy and Personal Journeys 03:01 Challenges Faced by Women in the Creator Space 06:14 The Role of Platforms in Supporting Women Creators 08:49 Brand Responsibility and Gender Equity 12:09 The Importance of Representation in Media 14:56 Empowering Women Through Authenticity and Community 18:11 Navigating Social Media Platforms as Women Creators 21:04 Final Thoughts and Advice for Women Creators

Dealing with pimples and blackheads in middle school is practically a right of passage. But when acne is a defining feature of your adulthood... it’s a whole different experience. Anita meets two acne content creators and a photographer who talk about the emotional toll of severe acne, the myth of normal skin, and the responsibility of being today’s skincare influencers. Meet the Guests: - Patsy Chem , an acne-positive skinfluencer, shares the experience of getting severe acne in her 20s and how that shaped her social life - Peter DeVito , photographer behind the "Acne Normalization" project , talks about creating a safe space in portrait photography for models with acne and the ripple effect of those photos - Cassandra Bankson , a medical esthetician, model and skinfluencer, discusses how she handles the responsibility of challenging beauty standards while also reviewing skincare products and practices Dig Deeper: Cassandra's viral video and YouTube channel NYT on adult acne Jessica DeFino in Teen Vogue on the myth of "normal skin" and in Vanity Fair on dermatology’s biggest rule that was meant to be broken Patsy Chem on accepting her acne Read the transcript | Review the podcast Leave a message for Embodied

Hi my loves 🦋 Today's episode is part 2 of our summer glow up series where I chat: -how to build a healthy relationship with yourself -the importance of knowing yourself and trusting yourself -the difference between changing from a place of self heat versus self love -social media, beauty filters on Instagram & learning how to feel confident in real life -finding your style, knowing your body type & my favourite stores to shop at -at home beauty/looking your best on a budget -skin care tips I've picked up along my 20s -current favourite skin care products/routine -holistic body care tips and products that I'm loving -tips on how to start a healthy hair growth journey & my haircare routine -how I got good at finding a makeup-routine & my favourites tips/products -advice on how to feel glowed up in REAL LIFE AND MORE Work with me 1:1 https://shop.beacons.ai/theglowupsecrets/504d27dc-4092-4216-bb7a-3ca273e7d082 My heal to manifest & inner child discovery journal prompt guides https://beacons.ai/theglowupsecrets The glow up secrets podcast channel https://www.youtube.com/@theglowupsecretspodcast All my favourite beauty, skincare, clothes & wellness products https://www.shopltk.com/explore/eliciagoguen My skincare ep with nurse ash https://open.spotify.com/episode/7E98cUYZVckzIZ7Vfcj1r0?si=e2931311c87f49bb The little book of skincare https://amzn.to/43PmtEc & the rest of my book recommendations https://amzn.to/3AOnJuO Alexandra's girly talk (sorry I pronounced her name wrong in the ep) https://www.youtube.com/@AlexandrasGirlyTalk Cassandra Bankson (skicare) https://www.youtube.com/@CassandraBankson Discount Codes https://candr.link/l/kT72DkUuSokqSbBavVDlp My audio podcast, instagram, tiktok & pinterest can all be found here: https://candr.link/theglowupsecrets Business inquiries ? eliciagoguen123@gmail.com (please do not send your advice questions to this email) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-glow-up-secrets--5693167/support .

According to the American Academy of Dermatology , up to 50 million Americans are affected by acne annually, making it the most common skin condition. Defined as the clogging of hair follicles with oil and dead skin cells, acne usually begins in adolescence though it can extend up to adulthood. Beyond the overt physical pain and struggle of breakouts and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, acne - and all of its forms, whether pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, or cysts - also bring about emotional and psychological effects that are beyond skin deep. A 2008 study showed that acne significantly brought more depressive symptoms, greater feelings of uselessness, lower self-worth, and decreased body satisfaction. As a former victim of severe acne, I can personally attest to all of this. We zit down today with my Acne Big Cyster, Cassandra Bankson . A professional model, medical esthetician, skincare expert, and online social media personality from San Francisco, Cassandra was first known from her viral 2010 YouTube video where she stripped off her makeup to reveal her acne, now reaching 30 million views. Struggling with acne vulgaris from age 8 to acne conglobata by age 14, she relays her journey of seeking help from 16 different specialists across the United States and Western Europe, which proved futile. Today, with over 2 million subscribers, she shares her story of overcoming acne and societal beauty ideals while educating others about the different skin products and treatments. She has been named a "rising woman of power" by Forbes Magazine, a Teen Vogue Acne Awards judge, and featured in Good Morning America, Seventeen, Glamour, The New York Post, and much more! Livestream Air Date: June 7, 2022 Cassandra Bankson: IG @cassandrabankson & YT Cassandra Bankson Friends of Franz: IG @friendsoffranzpod & FB @friendsoffranzpod Christian Franz (Host): IG @chrsfranz & YT Christian Franz Thankful to the season's brand partners: Clove , BETR Remedies , Eko , Lumify , RescueMD , Medical School for Kids , Your Skincare Expert , Twrl Milk Tea

On this episode of A Fresh Story, we chatted with medical esthetician and skin care influencer Cassandra Bankson. We discussed everything from the impact of childhood bullying on your adult life, her modeling career, her journey to heal her skin, and the importance of finding your authentic community. It was a beautiful, vulnerable, and honest conversation about starting fresh in our personal journey, relationships, and feeling at home in our own skin. Cassandra Bankson is a medical esthetician and skin care influencer who is at the forefront of social media, the Skincare Community and the Skin Positivity Movement. As a former sufferer of acne herself, she is an expert on acne recovery and the psycho-social implications that connect our mental health and skin. Cassandra often challenges mainstream ideas about skincare and beauty by providing scientific information to her followers. On her YouTube channel, Cassandra has done thousands of reviews of skincare products, especially for those with oily skin and acne. Bankson’s platform conveys that skincare should be a journey to skin positivity and self-love rather than a fight for flawless skin. She is known for being a source of encouragement, and she concentrates on building a community around those who have skin complications. Her content aims to empower her audience against exploitation by educating them about skincare ingredients and problematic marketing tactics. She also actively publishes written narratives of community members, works with charities to give back to the community, and has pioneered skin scholarship programs to empower those in need to get an education, care, and treatment when it would otherwise be difficult to do so. Forbes magazine has called her a “Rising Woman Of Power,” Allure Magazine has called her a “Skincare and Beauty Expert.” She has won numerous awards and honors for her work, including “Best Ad Campaign” from Adweek along with an “Inspiration” from Good Morning America. You can follow Cassandra: Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok Twitter LinkedIn Website

This week's episode is a replay from one of our most downloaded episodes! Episode #246 with Cassandra Bankson aired on October 15, 2020 Cassandra Bankson is a skincare expert and medical esthetician with over 10 years of experience and with a YouTube channel and social media following of over 2 million people… but she doesn’t consider herself just an influencer. She considers herself an “Acne Warrior” on a mission to help others take actionable steps to embrace and care for their skin. Despite being bullied and made fun of for most of her life, suffering from body dysmorphia and depression, Cassandra’s remarkable mental health journey has helped her learn to love herself and spread the message that what is inside is what matters. CLICK HERE to read the show notes! CLICK HERE to watch this interview on YouTube! ---------- Love the podcast? Got some feedback you want to share? Want to request your favorite YouTuber? Fill out the YTPH listener survey HERE 👉🏼 Click HERE to download my FREE GUIDE to creating IMPACTFUL content during the Covid-19 pandemic! 👩🏻‍💻 If going from zero to 100k YouTube subscribers is something you want to experience for yourself, then consider taking the first step by watching my FREE Road to to 100k Masterclass. 💗 Ready to explode your channel? Join the Zero to Influence Bootcamp waitlist CONNECT WITH ERIKA: ✨ Instagram: @beautyandthevlog ✨ YouTube Channel: Erika Vieira ✨ Website: www.erikavieira.net ✨ Beauty and the Vlog Facebook Group

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