How to Bring Your Legal and Scientific Expertise to a New Industry feat. Raana Kashani Gregg

Raana Kashani Gregg, attorney-turned-beauty entrepreneur, shares
her journey from running her own law practice to founding
Lunaescent Clean Skin Labs, an innovative skincare brand. After
experiencing severe dermatitis from applying eczema treatments to
her son, she saw a gap in the market for hygienic, non-porous
skincare applicators—and decided to create one herself. In this
episode, Raana opens up about pivoting from law to
entrepreneurship, navigating the patent process, and why lawyers
have the skills to build businesses in any industry.





Lawyer Side Hustles


Raana’s journey into entrepreneurship started with a single idea:
a hygienic, reusable skincare applicator. While most beauty
founders come from marketing or cosmetic chemistry backgrounds,
she approached the industry as an inventor—relying on her
problem-solving mindset, legal expertise, and a scientific
approach to product development. Her brand, Lunaescent Clean Skin
Labs, is built on innovation, sustainability, and hygiene,
filling a crucial gap in the skincare industry.
“A lot of skincare brands have a marketing background—I had to
figure everything out from scratch. But I also had the legal and
research skills to protect my invention and bring it to market,”
shares Raana Kashani Gregg in Episode 180 of You Are a Lawyer.

Beyond product development, Raana has embraced brand
collaborations and digital marketing to scale her business. She
has partnered with major skincare brands to bundle her
applicators with high-end serums, positioning her product as an
essential tool rather than just another accessory. Her story is a
masterclass in how lawyers can build successful side
businesses—whether through invention, consulting, or creative
entrepreneurship.





LISTEN TO LEARN


How Raana identified a problem in skincare application and
turned it into an innovative business

The realities of patenting a product and what lawyers should
know before creating their own invention

How legal skills like negotiation, research, and strategic
thinking help in launching and scaling a business






WE ALSO DISCUSS


Raana’s transition from running her own law practice to
becoming a beauty entrepreneur

The challenges of entering the skincare industry without a
marketing background

Why lawyers should embrace risk-taking and entrepreneurship,
even in industries outside of law






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