Beauty As Activism: Laney Crowell on Saie’s Climate Initiative and Regenerative Beauty
Beauty As Activism: Laney Crowell on Saie’s Climate Initiative and Regenerative Beauty  
Podcast: Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration
Published On: Wed Nov 12 2025
Description: In this episode, Corinna Bellizzi welcomes Laney Crowell, Founder and CEO of Saie, a clean beauty brand redefining what it means to care for people and planet. From the Saie Climate Initiative to The Saie Way docuseries, Laney is proving that beauty can be a force for regeneration. They explore how Saie is tackling plastic waste, transparency in the beauty industry, and why beauty can—and should—be activism. Laney also shares personal reflections on raising daughters in a time of climate anxiety, finding joy in small actions, and how her leadership is helping to shift an entire industry toward accountability and impact. Complete Blog & Transcripts: https://caremorebebetter.com/beauty-as-activism-laney-crowell-on-saies-climate-initiative-and-regenerative-beauty/ Topics Covered: 02:19 - Redefining The Beauty Industry Through Saie 09:17 - Deeper Dive Into Saie’s Mission Through A Docuseries 12:45 - How To Encourage Customers To Use Refill Systems 19:30 - The Biggest Misconception About Sustainability In The Beauty Industry 21:08 - Balancing Innovation And High Performance With Long-Term Sustainability 24:00 - Why Saie Uses Expensive Yet Safer Ingredients 27:33 - Saie’s Newly Launched Baked Collection 29:17 - Why Laney’s Daughters Are A Big Part Of Her Why 33:29 - How Laney Keeps Herself Motivated And Inspired 37:17 - Dreaming For A Better Beauty Industry And A Better Ocean Resources Mentioned: SaieHello.com Laney Crowell on LinkedIn Saie on Instagram Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do by Dr. Wallace J. Nichols CMBB Episode: Blue Mind: For The Love Of Water With Dr. Wallace J. Nichols Join the movement:Each new subscriber plants a tree through our partnership with ForestPlanet.org — and now, we’re also supporting Prescott College, an institution that champions diversity, inclusion, and the freedom to learn. BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we’ve planted 36,043 trees in 2025 so far. Follow, subscribe, and join our newsletter to help us keep growing! 1: Subscribe to our newsletter, and we’ll plant a tree in your honor! 2: Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen, and we’ll plant another tree Newsletter: https://caremorebebetter.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.