Ep. 171: From Plus-Size Model to CEO Of Glamazon Beauty: Kim Baker's 30 Year Journey In The Beauty Industry

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome the CEO of Glamazon Beauty, Kim Baker,  to the Friends in Beauty guest chair! Kim Baker is a New York-based commercial makeup artist and former Wilhelmina Model who specializes in working with celebrities and models. Kim's unique background and approach to beauty is what sets her apart from her peers. For 20 years, Kim was in front of the camera, beginning as a size 4 model and then in the early 90s became what was considered one of the pioneers in the plus size industry.

During that time, Kim was influenced by some of the best makeup artists in the industry - Fran Cooper, Reggie Wells, Quietfire, Kevyn Aucoin and Paul Star. Her very first makeup artist, at age 13, was the legend Way Bandy. 

In 2006, Kim received her big break - working for Hollywood A-Lister Tom Cruise and actor Ving Rahmes for the Mission Impossible movie press junket. And the rest is history ... working with everyone from NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, songstress Toni Braxton and singer John Legend to actress Dakota Fanning and radio personality Angela Yee, to name a few, as well as on the countless TV shows including America's Next Top Model.

Today, Kim has turned her passion for beauty into working with everyday women and has created a cosmetics line, Glamazon Beauty, to enhance that "special something" she believes everyone has that makes them beautiful - her favorite feature, their personality.

In this interview Kim shares:

-A glimpse into her journey from model, makeup artist, and brand owner

-An experience with discrimination as a model that made led to her to pursue makeup artistry

-What it was like work with Bobbi Brown in the beginning 

-The start and evolution of Glamazon Beauty

-The importance of advocating for yourself

-Advice on starting and funding your beauty brand

-How she has built and leveraged relationships in the industry over the years

-What’s next for the brand and so much more

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