Friends in Beauty Podcast
228 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago -Welcome to the Friends in Beauty Podcast, hosted by Akua Robinson, Makeup Artist, Beauty Educator, and the creator of Friends in Beauty. This podcast is a safe space for ambitious beauty industry creatives to have real talk, get real answers and practical tools to grow their businesses, learn the keys to success & longevity in the beauty industry, and most importantly have fun! The Friends in Beauty Podcast is an extension of Akua Robinson’s Friends in Beauty networking events and is an opportunity to candidly connect with her and her amazing guests each week as they chat and kick it like real #FriendsinBeauty do. Guests share personal insight on their journeys and their pillars to success that have allowed them to create a business of their dreams and live life on their own terms. You ready?
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Ep. 163: The Rise of Indie Beauty Brands: A Candid Conversation with Veil Cosmetics Founder Sébastien Tardif
May 10, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Celebrity Makeup Artist Sebastien Tardif to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Sébastien’s work has taken him to New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Tokyo and beyond. For more than 25 years, he has led innovation for many global luxury brands, and has beautified celebrities including Naomi Campbell, Nelly Furtado, Jane Fonda, Olivia Palermo and Glen Close to name a few. He has led makeup direction for more than 100 fashi...
Ep. 162: Kia Ragland's Journey from Cosmetologist to Product Developer at Kylie Cosmetics
May 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBEp. 162: Kia Ragland's Journey from Cosmetologist to Product Developer at Kylie Cosmetics On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Kia Ragland, Director of Product Development - Color Cosmetics & Skin for Kylie Cosmetics. Ragland is a proud woman of color credited with creating beauty products and formulas for women of all complexions and skin tones. Before joining the Kylie Cosmetics & Skin team, Kia began her career as a cosmetologist and a certified makeup a...
Ep. 161: From The Navy to Nurturing Confidence: Meet Harper-Collins Author, Vitiligo Advocate & Confidence Coach Lid'ya C. Rivera!
April 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Lid’ya C. Rivera to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Lid’ya is a new Harper-Collins children’s book author, a filmmaker, confidence coach, skincare influencer, and retired, decorated Navy member with a passion for film, advocating, and encouraging others to discover their confidence and self-love from within. Among her various titles, Lid’ya is a dedicated Vitiligo Advocate within the Vitiligo community whose desire is to impact...
Ep. 160: Discovering Hair Trends, Celebrity Styling, and Education with Tippi Shorter, A-List Celebrity Hairstylist and Salon Owner
April 19, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Tippi Shorter, A-list celebrity hairstylist and owner of the new Hair Love salon in Kansas City, MO. Tippi has styled the tresses of celebrities such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, and more. Her work has graced the covers Elle, Essence, InStyle, & Vanity Fair to name a few as she is known for her innovative and trend-setting hairstyles. Tippi became the first African-American beauty professiona...
Ep. 159: Kris Holt Shares The Inside Scoop On Making Money With Influencer Marketing, Sales Funnels, And Scalable Automated Systems
April 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome the Queen of Automation, Kris Holt to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Kris helps high level entrepreneurs build their personal brands via social media, sales funnels & scalable automated systems! Since 2011, Kris has been on a mission to empower entrepreneurs with the skills to market their business online. In the last 12 months, she’s helped more than 500+ business owners learn what it takes to be successful online. K...
Ep. 158: Tea Time With Akua - Transparency In The Pursuit Of Success
April 05, 2023 16:43 - 25 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode I’m sharing my current woes. Life, business, clients, social media…everything is annoying. Let me know if you can relate. Cheers to transparency and keeping it real! Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. [email protected] FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNE...
Ep. 157: How Celebrity Makeup Artist, Vittorio Masecchia, Developed A Beauty Brand To Create Elaborate Eye Looks In Seconds
March 29, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBEp. 157: How Celebrity Makeup Artist, Vittorio Masecchia, Developed A Beauty Brand To Create Elaborate Eye Looks In Seconds On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Celebrity Makeup Artist, Vittorio Masecchia, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Dexterous, daring, and dedicated to his craft, Vittorio has always set out to become one of the leading makeup artists in the industry. His meticulous eye for design and limitless wealth of knowledge have solidified him as a...
Ep. 156: Tea Time With Akua - Law Roach Retirement
March 22, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode I’m sharing my takeaways on Law Roach’s retirement from being a celebrity fashion stylist and his recent interview with The Cut by NY Magazine. I stress the importance of us prioritizing our happiness, health, mental health, friends, and family. Never be afraid to take a step back. Your authentic existence depends on it. Click here to listen to Law Roach’s interview and leave a comment to share your takeaways. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Enjoy this episode! Leave ...
Ep. 155: How Leslie Roberson, Creator Of The Black Beauty Collective, Is Curating A Space For Black Beauty Brands To Succeed & Scale
March 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Leslie Roberson to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Leslie is the owner and creator of the Black Beauty Collective & its flagship store out of historic Hyde Park Chicago. It will be the first Black owned beauty store that will carry exclusively Black owned brands and products. The BBC is on a mission to open up locations in every major city, garnishing support and Black owned brands in tow. To offer growth alternatives for th...
Ep. 154: Taylar Colyar, CEO + Founder of Sip Shop Eat Shares How She Curated Experiences For Small Businesses To Network + Gain Visibility
March 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome the CEO + Founder of Sip Shop Eat, Taylar Hagan-Colyar, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Taylar launched the Black-Owned Immersive and IRL pop-up program, Sip Shop Eat!, back in April 2017 after being dissatisfied with her experience as a vendor. She always wished she had a full-circle resource to connect with and learn from other aspiring and successful entrepreneurs. Taylar created the platform for small businesses to g...
Ep. 153: Networking Dos & Don’ts
March 01, 2023 14:29 - 25 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this episode I share with you some dos and don’ts when it comes to networking. I know my #FriendsinBeauty start overthinking this whole process so I got you covered! Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, networking is a powerful tool for building relationships, finding new opportunities, and advancing your career. However, there are some common mistakes that people make when networking that can hinder their success. Today I’m sharing some best practices to fo...
Ep. 152: Manifestations Manifesting…Connections Connecting
February 22, 2023 13:58 - 30 minutes - 45.6 MBIn this episode I share with you how I have been manifesting some exciting things into my life so far in 2023. I encourage you to set the intention, plant the seed, and watch how things start to manifest in your life when you hold the faith and trust the process. This is a episode you have to share with a friend! Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. [email protected] FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.face...
Ep. 151: Stephanie Laflora, CEO + Co-Founder Of Crownhunt, Developed A Platform To Educate Hair Stylists On Textured + Curly Hair
February 15, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 96 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Stephanie Laflora, CEO + Co-Founder of Crownhunt, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. It took being rejected for service at five separate salons due to her 4C textured hair for Stephanie to realize that something was terribly wrong with the beauty industry. Driven to solve the problems of her own customer experience and already a serial entrepreneur, storyteller, marketer, and creator, Stephanie founded Crownhunt to make lif...
Ep. 150: Jane Harris, CEO Of The Virgin Hair Fantasy, Shares Why Her Perucas Are A Confidence Booster For Busy Moms + Women
February 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Jane Harris to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Jane is the wigmaker, owner, and mastermind behind the glueless wig brand; The Virgin Hair Fantasy. With over 13 years in the business, Jane’s brand The Virgin Hair Fantasy (TVHF) is the top choice of wigs among celebrities, entrepreneurs, and women that want to up their style game. Jane is the wife to her best friend, consulting chef Ed Harris, and the mother of their three ch...
Ep. 149: Wahne Tubman, CEO of Soul Balm Sisters, Shares How She’s Creating Sisterhood Through The Power Of Wellness
February 01, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Wahne Tubman to the Friends in Beauty guest char. Wahne is a NYC based CEO and Founder of Soul Balm Sisters, an experimental clean beauty and wellness company specializing in products and services to help you recharge your body, mind and soul. She leverages the power of African oils, butters, therapeutic herbs and other natural wholesome ingredients to craft products that deliver wellness, pleasure and restoration to the hardw...
Ep. 148: Jewels Jones Shares How She Helps Beauty Pros Diversify Their Income To Become Confident + Successful Business Leaders
January 25, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Jewels Jones to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. As a retired Hair Stylist and Salon Owner, Jewels fell in love with the business aspect of building and scaling her 10 year career. With her love for gaining clarity, structuring solid business models, curating systems, and sustaining success with ease, Jewels has coined 'Clarity Before Consistency.' Now known as a Clarity Coach and Practical Strategist, Jewels helps service pr...
Ep. 147: Sam Fine Shares Words Of Wisdom + Clarity For Artists Globally After 30+ Years In The Beauty Industry
January 18, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Celebrity Makeup Artist, Sam Fine, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Long before he became a celebrity makeup artist, Sam paid his dues working behind the makeup counter of department stores, an experience he fondly refers to as “the real school of beauty”. There he came in contact with women from all walks of life that wanted one thing - to look their absolute best. He made it his mission to show them how to accentuate the...
Ep. 146: Personal Identity Crisis
January 11, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode I discuss the topic of how what we do in our personal lives, based on the habits we’ve adopted over the years, will translate to the success of our business. People always talk about being successful and doing what successful people do but don’t stress the importance of eliminating the bad personal habits that slowly seep into our businesses. The only thing that’s holding us back is us. We keep wondering why we’ve only gotten so far in our biz but it’s because we’...
Ep. 145: The Category Is…IMPLEMENTATION
January 04, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 33.6 MBHappy New Year Friends in Beauty. We have officially entered 2023 and the category is IMPLEMENTATION. It’s time to get to work. All of the information & goals that you’ve been hoarding it’s time to put them in action. What are you focused on implementing this year? I can’t wait to see. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. [email protected] FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbea...
Ep. 144: Seda Bilginer, Co-Founder of Esas Beauty, Shares How To Stop Micro-Dosing Toxins & Adopt An All Natural Approach To Beauty
December 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome the Co-Founder of Esas Beauty, Seda Bilginer, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. After working in the corporate beauty industry for a combination of over 25 years, Seda and Amanda set out to create a sustainable and all-natural farm to beauty manufacturing company. Inspired by their mutual love for science, agritech, wellness and innovation, they saw a true need to create skincare and cosmetics that deliver superior benefit...
Ep. 143: [REWIND] Do This Powerful Step Before Setting Your Goals
December 21, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 25.3 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I'm sharing a powerful step that you must do before setting your goals that I learned from my business coach. As you may or may not know, the 4th quarter of the year is when businesses start to reflect on the current year and plan/set goals for the upcoming year. Gone are the days of waiting until January 1st to set your goals for the New Year. Do it now (because we’re currently in the 4th quarter)! The 4th quarter is designated for planning...
Ep. 142: How Jake Rosenberg, Founder Of Krete, Created Effective 30-Second Skincare For Men’s Unique Skin Care Needs
December 14, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Jake Rosenberg, Founder of Krete, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with degrees in economics and math, Jake has been a successful serial entrepreneur with ventures spanning software, investments, and fashion. Jake suffered a ski accident in 2019, leaving him with a scar on his face. At the time, he felt that there wasn’t a solution for him because the products foun...
Ep. 141: Stick With It Until It Sticks
December 07, 2022 13:18 - 28 minutes - 43.4 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I’m sharing and reflecting on some events from 2023 and encouraging you to let go of the shame and embrace the process of achieving your goals. We are all living in interesting times right now and I’m here to remind you that everything is going to be just fine and you will achieve your goals…as long as you continue to be consistent. Don’t forget to share with another #FriendinBeauty Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and sha...
Ep. 140: How Jasmine Jones Is Helping Booked + Busy Bridal Beauty Pros Expand With Streamlined Automation
November 30, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Bridal Beauty Business Growth Coach, Jasmine Jones to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Jasmine is a licensed cosmetologist born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. She started her solo freelance beauty business in 2014 at the age of 19 to become financially independent and shifted into full time bridal beauty agency ownership at age 24. She expanded her bridal beauty business across the low country and added more freelance b...
Ep. 139: How Camille Calvet Combined Her SFX Expertise + The Healing Power Of Silicone To Create SilcSkin To Fight Wrinkles
November 23, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 81.1 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Emmy Award Winning Celebrity Makeup Artist + Creator of SilcSkin, Camille Calvet, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Camille is an entrepreneur, a mother and wife, and a two-time Emmy Award winning makeup artist with decades of experience covering up A-list celebrities’ wrinkles and spots. While working on the set of Star Trek, Camille noticed how much smoother the actor’s faces were when she removed the silicone mask...
Ep. 138: Johanne Joseph, CEO Of J’Organic Solutions, Turned Her Natural Hair Trauma Into A Successful All-Natural Brand
November 16, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Johanne Joseph, the CEO of J’Organic Solutions, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Johanne has spent the past few decades flourishing in the beauty industry as a hair care brand entrepreneur, but it was her early life, filled with trauma and tremendous low self-esteem that transformed her personal self image and her desire to make an impact in the industry. Born in Haiti, and like most families, there were high expectations ...
Ep. 137: Shannon Erley, CEO of Pomp, Created A Digital Platform That Helps Consumers Get Personalized Skincare Recommendations
November 09, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 69.8 MBEp. 137: Shannon Erley, CEO of Pomp, Created A Digital Platform That Helps Consumers Get Personalized Skincare Recommendations On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Shannon Erley, the CEO and founder of Pomp, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Pomp is a digital platform that helps consumers get personalized skincare recommendations. Pomp connects customers to certified estheticians who take the time to understand their skin type and concerns and hand-select the ...
Ep. 136: How Cherlyn Carby, CEO of Skylar J’s LushUs Kids, Is Bringing Organic Hair Care Solutions For Kids To The Marketplace
November 02, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Cherlyn M. Carby, Founder and CEO at Skylar J's LushUs Kids, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Cherlyn has a combined 20 years of experience in the Legal and Finance Industry. As a working mom, Cherlyn struggled with finding kid-friendly products that were gentle on her daughter Ryan Skylar's hair. Like other moms, Cherlyn noticed her daughter battled skin psoriasis on her scalp, and struggled to find natural solutions tha...
Ep. 135: How Schenika Quattlebaum’s Past Abusive Relationship Fueled The Launch Of Her Empire, Natalia Me-gan Beauty
October 26, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 84.1 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Schenika Quattlebaum to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Schenika is the founder and proprietor of the global independent beauty brand, Natalia Me-gan Beauty. A determined domestic violence survivor and advocate, Schenika took her courage in hand and made a huge leap of faith when she started her company in August 2018. Following her dreams and rising above all hardships have produced fabulous dividends for Schenika, whose g...
Ep. 134: Crystal Wilson, Certified Esthetician and Beauty Business Mogul, Gets Real About Post-Operative Surgical Care
October 19, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 86.1 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Crystal Wilson to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Crystal Wilson became a certified esthetician and massage therapist after fighting depression while working in corporate America. She later grew a passion for beauty entrepreneurship, creating her own business, the Luxe Beauty and Body Studio and Training Academy. Providing over 1,000 certifications to beauty industry entrepreneurs. She has also worked with clients of Mia Es...
Ep. 133: How Lissette Waugh, Founder Of The L Makeup Institute, Is Training The Next Generation Of Elite Makeup Artists
October 12, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Lissette Waugh, the founder of the L Makeup Institute to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. L Makeup Institute opened to students in 2010 as a destination program that elevates beyond the typical cosmetology school into a unique and highly-sought-after learning institute. Distinct from cosmetology school programs which focus on teaching hair, skin, and nails, the L Makeup Institute exclusively teaches the art and science of m...
Ep. 132: DeShawn Hatcher Shares Her Beauty Industry Expertise & Assisting Rules To Follow For Success On Set
October 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome DeShawn Hatcher to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Deshawn is an accomplished professional editorial and beauty makeup artist. She is also a sought after speaker and educator for top industry events, and a columnist for two national beauty publications along with her blog DeShawnLovesMakeup. There she share's industry help to her fellow artists 100k and growing. Her work has been featured in Elle, Vogue (MX), Harper's Baza...
Ep. 131: Dr. Mark Tager Shares How To Feed Your Skin Right For An Inside-Out Approach To Radiant Skin Health
September 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Dr. Mark Tager to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Dr. Tager is a Medical Advisor at Neurohacker Collective bringing decades of expertise spanning the fields of integrative/functional, aesthetic, regenerative, and lifestyle medicine to the team. He has created hundreds of educational videos and training courses, as well as authored eleven books. His latest book Feed Your Skin Right builds on his passion for an inside-out approach t...
Ep. 130: How Makeup Artist Mentor, Terri Watson, Is Helping MUA’s Elevate Their Social Media Presence, Marketing, & Branding
September 21, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Makeup Artist Mentor, Terri Watson, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Terri Watson, a 26 year old, Atlanta native, is the epitome of passion-driven. She began her journey of makeup artistry in late 2016 and her motto “this is deeper than makeup” has stuck since then as she spent 5 years building a beauty brand loved by many. In the meantime, she has also shared social media, marketing, and branding tips. She has worked wit...
Ep. 129: Jasmine Rillington, The CEO Of The Glam Room, Shares The Secret To Her Sold Out Product With Every Restock
September 14, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 64.2 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome the CEO of The Glam Room to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. The Glam Room has taken Atlanta based Influencers like Dess Dior and Dearra by storm and now the brand can’t stop selling out. Created by beauty mogul Jasmine Rilington, she got her start doing her roommate’s hair during her college days at Clark Atlanta University and since then has expanded her business and created a massive social media presence which has resulted in...
Ep. 129: Jasmine Rilington, The CEO Of The Glam Room, Shares The Secret To Her Sold Out Product With Every Restock
September 14, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 64.2 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome the CEO of The Glam Room to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. The Glam Room has taken Atlanta based Influencers like Dess Dior and Dearra by storm and now the brand can’t stop selling out. Created by beauty mogul Jasmine Rilington, she got her start doing her roommate’s hair during her college days at Clark Atlanta University and since then has expanded her business and created a massive social media presence which has resulted in...
Ep. 128: Are You A Boiling Frog?
September 07, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 37.1 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I share my thoughts about change, how I manage change, and an interesting quote that I heard over the weekend that helped me put change into perspective. I invite you to share your thoughts on the corresponding post for this episode on IG, YouTube, or wherever you’re tuning in. Let’s get into it. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. [email protected] FRIENDS IN...
Ep. 127: JD Barnes Shares His Journey From Fashion Model To Chief Photographer At Essence Magazine
August 31, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome JD Barnes to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. JD is a photographer who, although having lost complete vision in his right eye due to uveitis, takes pride in his ability to see beyond the typical and in doing so create something special every time he picks up his camera. After returning to the states from a modeling career in Europe JD decided to pursue photography. With over 10 years of experience in the industry he ha...
Ep. 126: How Germaine Bolds-Leftridge Uses Her Sales Expertise To Broker Deals For Some Of Your Favorite Beauty Brands
August 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Germaine Bolds-Leftridge to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Germaine is the President of GBL Sales, Inc., & has been in the Health and Beauty industry since 1984. Germaine began her career in 1984 as a merchandiser for Soft Sheen Products in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area. Two years later, she started working as a sales representative in the northeast for one of the most progressive broker organizations prior to becomi...
Ep. 125: How The Founders Of Bolden Have Pioneered Skincare Products Backed By Science Soon To Launch In Walmart Stores
August 17, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome the Founders of Bolden to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Bolden is a skincare line committed to helping shape the global conversation around inclusive beauty standards. It was founded by Chinelo Chidozie & Ndidi Obidoa in 2015 after they saw an unmet need for an affordable, vegan & cruelty-free skincare line backed by science for melanin-rich skin. Childhood friends turned sisters-in-law, this dynamic duo has grown B...
Ep. 124: How Omayma Ramzy Blended Her Moroccan & Egyptian Heritage In A Bottle To Create Omayma Skin
August 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Omayma Ramzy to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Omayma is a British award-winning makeup artist, currently living in Los Angeles, known for her ability to perfect skin, while using color, texture and shape to express her artistry. Her background in fine art ultimately sparked her interest in makeup, which was no surprise coming from a family of performers and artists. She also spent much of her formative youth in Egyp...
Ep. 123: How ElishaMonique Is Helping Salon Owners Increase Revenue & Retire From Behind The Chair
August 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome, Salon Coach & Product Development Consultant, ElishaMonique to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Throughout her 20 years in the beauty industry, ElishaMonique has achieved everything most hairstylists set out to do. Top industry magazines have published her work, earning her a position with Matrix L'Oreal as an artistic director. She owned and operated, Defining Beauty Salon Suites, while traveling across the country to top ...
Ep. 122 [REWIND]: 5 Ways To Self-Motivate Yourself During Difficult Times
July 27, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 34.4 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I’m sharing with you 5 Ways To Self-Motivate Yourself During Difficult Times. #FriendsinBeauty Have you been feeling unmotivated lately? Do you know that you can do more than what you’re doing and you’re just not satisfied? Join the club! This episode is just for you! As much as this year has been positively transformative for some of our #FriendsinBeauty, I’m also aware that this year has been extremely difficult for others. ...
Ep. 121: Kym Lee, CEO Of Wink N Pout, Shares Her Journey From Pre Law To A 25+ Year Career As A Celebrity MUA
July 20, 2022 11:14 - 1 hour - 105 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome, Celebrity Makeup Artist and Cosmetics Entrepreneur, Kym Lee to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Kym Lee is a highly sought out National Glam and Style Influencer and has been painting beautiful faces for over 25 years. Inspired by the ability of makeup to transform and boost self-confidence from the board-room to the red carpet, Kym’s career path has come full circle as a Best Selling Author, Beauty Correspondent (Fox 5, Radio One...
Ep. 120: DO THE WORK!
July 13, 2022 15:20 - 32 minutes - 48.2 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I’m sharing some ways that you can support the Friends in Beauty Podcast for FREE.99 and some new and exciting things that I have added to the FIB umbrella. But what I really want to talk about is why most of my #friendsinbeauty and other entrepreneurs are not achieving the success and the results that they want. It’s because you have to DO THE WORK! When are you actually going to implement the information that you learn? I share with you how I’...
Ep 119: [REWIND] Be. Do. Have
July 06, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 30.8 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua discusses the Be. Do. Have. mindset principle that has helped her start to take control of the direction and outcome of her business. Akua shares the difference between the traditional way we’ve been taught that has been sabotaging us versus the route that the majority of successful people take in order to excel in their personal lives and business lives. Whether you’re familiar with the Be. Do. Have. concept or not, this is definitely an ep...
Ep. 118: How Brianna Arps, Founder of MOODEAUX & Black In Fragrance, Is Helping Level The Playing Field For Black Perfumers
June 29, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 82.4 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Brianna Arps to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Brianna is the creator of the black owned fragrance label Moodeaux! MOODEAUX® exists to enhance the way scent-crazed beauty fanatics think about, and ultimately, practice self-care. A clean, luxury fragrance label that is a direct link between smelling good and feeling good. MOODEAUX fragrances are 100% made for skin without alcohol, water or dyes to help accessorize your mood ...
Ep. 117: Mimi J, Owner of The Glamatory, Shares The Not So Pretty Grind Of Building + Maintaining Multiple Businesses
June 22, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 76.3 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Mimi J to the Friends in Beauty guest chair! Having over a decade of experience, Mimi has built a great reputation in the beauty world and is a well sought-after makeup artist and entrepreneur. She’s worked and been featured on popular television shows on networks such as Bravo, VH1, Oxygen, WeTv, Aspire, and Lifetime; services celebrity clientele including Angela Simmons and Kenya Moore; and has been published in major publication...
Ep. 116: Shoot Your Shot!
June 15, 2022 12:41 - 25 minutes - 38.8 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I’m sharing the importance of advocating for yourself and putting your name in the hat for consideration. With this comes disappointment sometimes. How do you deal with the disappointment that comes with being an entrepreneur sometimes? Let’s talk about it. Let me know when was the last time you shot your shot and the result as well as how you handle disappointment when things don’t go according to the plan. Don’t forget to share with anothe...
Ep. 115: 2x Emmy Award Winning Hair Stylist, Kiyah Wright, Shares Her 7 Proven Success Principles In Her New Book
June 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Kiyah Wright to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Kiyah is a two-time Emmy Award-winning celebrity hairstylist and Image Maker with over two decades of hair care experience and knowledge. In a career that started with doing hair in her grandmother’s basement, Kiyah Wright parlayed her talent and business savvy to become not only one of Hollywood’s most in-demand celebrity hairstylists, but also a successful beauty expert and ent...