Claudia Valdez

Claudia Valdez, former Vogue editor, international beauty journalist, and co-founder of Beauty Unscripted Media, has shaped the global beauty conversation with a raw perspective and an approach that challenges convention.

With over 12 years of experience, she has worked with the most influential publications and has been a key voice in redefining beauty standards.

Her signature is disruption, her tool is words, and her mission is clear: to challenge the status quo with intelligence, strategy, and an uncompromising vision.

Elizabeth Ulloa

Elizabeth Ulloa, celebrity makeup artist with over two decades of experience, two-time Emmy nominee, and founder of Beauty Unscripted Media, is a transformative force in global beauty.

Elizabeth has worked with some of the most influential figures in entertainment, blending her technical mastery with a unique sensitivity to diversity and self-love.

Her mission is clear: to build a world where real beauty and inclusion are non-negotiable, inspiring others to discover confidence in their own reflection.

Beauty Unscripted

Team

Claudia Valdez

Founder and Global Editorial Director

With over 15 years of experience, Claudia Valdez has transformed how beauty, identity, and cultural power are narrated in the media. Her work with Vogue Mexico and other international publications has left a distinctive legacy: iconic covers, interviews that transcend, and an editorial voice that consistently challenges the status quo. Her perspective has not only defined standards of excellence but has also inspired a new generation of storytellers and creatives in the industry. Her experience also extends to strategic brand consulting, international speaking engagements, and mentoring emerging leaders as a guest lecturer at Condé Nast College.

Her editorial vision champions diverse representation and authenticity, expanding the spectrum of beauty and identity in the media. Today, with Topics That Transform, Claudia takes her mission even further: creating a platform where narrative is the heart, dissenting voices find a space, and editorial storytelling becomes an act of resistance and transcendence. Here, beauty is not just aesthetic; it is a transformative force. Here, narrative does not adapt: it leads.

Elizabeth Ulloa

Co-Founder and Deputy Global Director

With over two decades of experience shaping powerful visual narratives, Elizabeth Ulloa has turned her career into a statement. A two-time Emmy nominee and recognized as a leader in the world of multicultural beauty, her work transcends aesthetics: it transforms faces into stories and campaigns into platforms for authentic representation. She has collaborated with celebrities, global media, and brands that seek more than beauty; they seek truth. Her trajectory is a testament to how vision and technique intertwine to challenge expectations and create space for new voices.

Elizabeth doesn’t just master visual artistry: she understands the power of images as a cultural language and a tool to amplify the stories that matter. She has worked alongside influential figures and thought leaders, building bridges between beauty, identity, and representation. Her influence extends far beyond the sets: she is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, and a mentor to the generations that follow.

Today, at Topics That Transform, Elizabeth leads with strategic and emotional clarity. Her vision not only beautifies: it reveals identities, challenges norms, and elevates those who have historically been left out of the frame. Here, her work speaks the language of visual power with intention and depth.

Noemí Cruz

Global Creative Director & Head of Design

With over a decade of experience as a designer and creative director, Noemí Cruz has turned aesthetics into an act of provocation and a vehicle for storytelling. Her work stands out at the intersection of art, culture, and design, where every proposal is a statement and every project, an opportunity to challenge the boundaries of convention. She has collaborated with global brands like Nike, Gatorade, Clinique, and Tony Robbins, as well as with visionary artists, always driven by her commitment to authenticity and innovation.

Her experience ranges from crafting visual identities for prestigious brands to directing editorial projects that explore the relationship between form and meaning. Noemí understands that design is not just image: it is language, it is identity, it is a reflection of the culture we inhabit and the one we seek to build. Her influence goes beyond the visual; it is a bridge that connects ideas, aesthetics, and communities, creating spaces for more inclusive and powerful narratives.

Today, at Topics That Transform, Noemí leads creative direction with a perspective that blends rigor and sensitivity. Her vision not only beautifies: it translates complex concepts into forms that captivate and move. Here, design does not adapt: it becomes a visual manifesto that amplifies the voices that matter and redefines the editorial future.

ANDREA BAU

DIGITAL EDITOR MEXICO

As Digital Editor of Topics That Transform, Andrea Bautista brings the platform’s editorial vision into the fast-paced, competitive online arena. With experience at Vogue México y Latinoamérica and ELLE México, she has designed and led content that fuses fashion, beauty, and culture with a fresh, relevant, and multilingual voice for global audiences.
Her work unites journalistic storytelling with creative strategy to build platforms that inspire, connect, and give visibility to new voices. Passionate about beauty in all its dimensions, Andrea explores its hormonal, emotional, and inner layers — especially from her generation’s perspective.

For her, beauty is dialogue, reflection, and community: a vehicle to challenge stigma, celebrate authenticity, and embrace it from the inside out. In a crowded digital landscape, Andrea ensures that every piece carries as much substance as style, leaving a mark and igniting real conversation.