Friends in Beauty Podcast
228 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 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. 71: Nichole Wright - How Nichole Wright Is Creating A Conscious Beauty Brand + Generational Wealth
August 04, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 50.9 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome the creator of Satrell Beauty, Nichole Wright, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. A wife, mom, and now an entrepreneur Nichole Wright created Satrell, a beauty brand where you’ll find exclusive products that will inspire creativity and expression. Named after her two sons Samual and Dontrell, she aimed to create a company that not only inspires creativity and self-expression, but one that also has a conscience. Satrell Beauty is crue...
Ep. 71: Nichole Wright - How Nichole Wright Is Creating A Conscious Beauty Brand + Generational Wealth
August 04, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 50.9 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome the creator of Satrell Beauty, Nichole Wright, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. A wife, mom, and now an entrepreneur Nichole Wright created Satrell, a beauty brand where you’ll find exclusive products that will inspire creativity and expression. Named after her two sons Samual and Dontrell, she aimed to create a company that not only inspires creativity and self-expression, but one that also has a conscience. Satrell Beauty is crue...
Ep. 70: The Power Of Building Relationships + Painting A Relatable Story w/ Mel The Barber
July 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Mel The Barber to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Mel is a barber based in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area who just so happens to cut people’s hair that has a lot of money a.k.a celebrities. With 8 years in the game…an insane list of over 200 celebrity clients…a booming business it’s clear how Mel has solidified his spot as one of the best in the game. Born and raised in SC, working unfulfilling jobs, and experiencing homelessne...
Ep. 69: Kindja Muongo, Co-Founder of Andjou Cosmetics, Shares How To Get Investors to Fund Your Beauty Brand Launch
July 21, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 69.4 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Kindja Muongo, co-founder at Andjou Cosmetics, ex L'Oreal Marketeer, and an absolute beauty junkie, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Andjou Cosmetics is a European black-owned beauty brand that believes it's time we take charge of our own beauty, challenge industry standards, and create the world we believe we deserve. In this episode Kindja shares: -How a Facebook group she created grew to 40,000 Congolese women who essent...
Ep. 68: [REWIND] The Importance of Knowing Your Audience
July 14, 2021 14:54 - 20 minutes - 32.8 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I'm talking to you about one of the things I see my #FriendsinBeauty neglect when building their businesses and that's, knowing their audience. Having You Been Struggling With: -Low engagement on social media -Inconsistent bookings -Clients debating with you about your rates -Getting frustrated and discouraged when potential clients don’t want to pay your rate ....then it may be time to revamp and get to know your audience better. ...
Ep. 67: A Story About Fear...What Are You Afraid Of?
July 07, 2021 12:59 - 18 minutes - 30.2 MBToday I’m sharing a fear story with you. I recently went on a two week vacation to Senegal with my family and experienced a lot of firsts...one of which was ziplining. I was so pumped about zip lining until it was time to zipline. Then my FEAR started to kick in along with some doubt and anxiety. My experience with zip lining made me reflect on other times that I’ve experienced fear and I realized I’m no stranger to this and it’s literally the same process I go through every time I’ve been a...
Ep. 66: The #1 Fan Of The Friends in Beauty Podcast, Zahra Dial, Interviews Me
June 30, 2021 01:13 - 17 minutes - 27.7 MBToday I welcome the #1 fan of the Friends in Beauty Podcast, Zahra Dial, my niece to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Zahra is 8 years old and loves tuning into the Friends in Beauty Podcast. She has also expressed that she wants to have her own podcast one day so while we're in Senegal on a family vacation I thought it would be a good idea for her to interview me for the podcast. She came up with some great questions on her own. In this interview I share: -What inspired me to do the F...
Ep. 65: [REWIND] 5 Ways To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
June 23, 2021 15:54 - 26 minutes - 40 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua talks about Imposter Syndrome and gives you 5 ways to overcome it so that you can begin to feel confident and deserving of your accomplishments. Statistics show that 70% of people experience imposter syndrome at some point in their lives. It may show up as feeling like you got lucky, not feeling deserving, feeling like you deceived people and will soon be exposed, and much more. Usually people who suffer from imposter syndrome are people who ...
Ep. 65: [REWIND] 5 Ways To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
June 23, 2021 15:54 - 26 minutes - 40 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua talks about Imposter Syndrome and gives you 5 ways to overcome it so that you can begin to feel confident and deserving of your accomplishments. Statistics show that 70% of people experience imposter syndrome at some point in their lives. It may show up as feeling like you got lucky, not feeling deserving, feeling like you deceived people and will soon be exposed, and much more. Usually people who suffer from imposter syndrome are people who ...
Ep. 64: Shalena Edwards - There’s A New Rich Girl In Town! Shalena Edwards, CEO of Rich in Color Cosmetics
June 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBToday I welcome the CEO of Rich In Color Cosmetics, Shalena Edwards, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Rich In Color comes after Shalena’s years of experience working as an Executive and Business Manager for top-tier beauty brands. As a Mom -preneur juggling two businesses and five children Shalena has launched a beauty brand, especially keeping in mind the skin tones of women of color. From rich glam to soft hues, these pigmented products offer you rich colors and shades to adorn any o...
Ep. 63: [REWIND] 5 Tips For Curing Comparison Syndrome
June 09, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 30.8 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua shares her tips for curing comparison syndrome This is something that we all go through from time to time. I mean, we’re only human right. It’s hard to resist the urge to compare ourselves to others. But there’s a thin line between healthy and unhealthy comparisons. If you’re observing someone in admiration & using them as motivation to step up your game that can be considered a healthy comparison. However, when the thoughts turn inward and b...
Ep. 62: Asare Prince - How Asare Prince Is Navigating The Beauty Industry In Accra, Ghana
June 02, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 83.3 MBToday I welcome my first international guest to the Friends in Beauty guest chair, Asare Prince. Asare Prince is a Professional Makeup Artist and a Beauty Consultant based in Accra, Ghana. His specialty is in Editorial, Print/Magazines and Bridal parties. He has gotten the opportunity to work and be the head of makeup for most fashion weeks in Ghana: KUMASI FASHION WEEK, GLITZ AFRICA FASHION WEEK, DEBONAIR AFRIK STYLE LOUNGE and more. He has also helped to create campaign ...
Ep. 61: Daria Wright - How Daria Wright Is Taking The Lead On The Next Big Thing In Beauty For Women Of Color
May 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBToday I welcome Daria Wright to the Friends in Beauty guest chair! Daria Wright is Emmy Award winning Hairstylist and Makeup Artist working in TV & Film. She is also CEO and founder of her newly formed beauty company Conglamourate Inc. Her work experience for over a decade has been in fashion editorial including New York Fashion Week, photo shoots for Glamour, Essence, WWD, Modern Bride, and Marie Claire to print advertising campaigns and commercials for brands including H&M...
Ep. 60: Kumiko Ming - How Kumiko Ming, Business Woman + Owner of House of Uni, Is Creating Multiple Streams Of Income
May 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBToday I welcome Kumiko Ming to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Kumiko is a photographer, businesswoman, and the owner of House of Uni. Founded in 2014 Kumiko, a Caribbean woman, wanted something that would represent her culture. With almost 2 decades under her belt in the beauty and fashion industry she wanted to create products that embodied everything she loves; travel, Caribbean music and the unity of people. Starting right from her kitchen is where the Calypso Collection was born. Ins...
Ep. 59: Mikey Moran CEO of Private Label Extensions - How Mikey Moran Is Building A Fearless Private Label Beauty Empire
May 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Mikey Moran - CEO of Private Label Extensions to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Mikey Moran is a serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Private Label Extensions, a hair extension and technology company helping entrepreneurs launch and manage their brands. Private Label Extensions is ranked number 278 of the Inc. 5000 and the number one fastest-growing beauty business in the country by Cosmetic Business. Mikey has been feature...
Ep. 58: The Friends in Beauty Podcast Turns 1 Years Old!
May 05, 2021 13:45 - 13 minutes - 22.8 MBThis is a special episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast because today The Friends in beauty podcast turns 1 years old! On May 5, 2020 I launched The Friends in Beauty in Podcast in the hopes of having a space where I could have real and open conversations around how some of our #FriendsinBeauty made it to where they are + to also share some practical information that you can use to elevate your business and shift your mindset. Over this last year the Friends in Beauty Podcast ...
Ep. 57: Your Path To Success Isn't What You Think It Is...And That's Okay
April 28, 2021 15:05 - 21 minutes - 34.3 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast I’m sharing a current disappointment that I experienced in my business and how I frequently come to the realization that my path to success is NOT what I think it is and I’m honestly learning everyday how to be okay with that. As your Best Friend in Beauty I think it’s my duty to keep it real with you and have an open conversation around not only the good things that occur in my life and business but also the things that aren’t so pretty...
Ep. 56: Mamé Adjei - From America’s Next Top Model to Top Activist | How Mamé Adjei Is Speaking Out + Holding The Beauty & Fashion Industry Accountable
April 21, 2021 14:53 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Mamé Adjei to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Mame Adjei is a Ghanaian-American international model, activist, and social (issues) entrepreneur, who got her start in the entertainment industry shortly after college, where she simultaneously studied Political Science, African Studies, and Business. Raised in the U.S., Switzerland and Ghana; experiencing and embracing these different cultural backgrounds, allowed her to value he...
Ep. 55: 7 Tips For Choosing A Coach
April 14, 2021 13:47 - 19 minutes - 31.4 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast I want to share with you 7 Tips For Choosing A Coach. This week on the Friends in Beauty YouTube channel I shared “10 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Becoming A Makeup Artist.” One of those things that I wish I knew was that I was going to eventually make some high ticket investments in a coach and you will too one day. You can only get so far with the information that you know. If you want to take your business to the next level or ev...
Ep. 54: [REWIND] How Brittany Rogers Discovered A Love For TV & Film & Stays Mentally Tough
April 07, 2021 14:01 - 55 minutes - 80.6 MBToday in the Friends in Beauty guest chair we welcome Brittany Rogers, Professional Makeup Artist serving the DMV (DC, MD, and VA) and NYC. With 10 years of experience in the beauty industry Brittany shares everything from her humble beginnings of working in a salon in one of the roughest neighborhoods in Washington, DC to falling in love with the TV & Film industry. She shares tips for getting into the TV & Film industry as well as provides some insight into what to expect. Bri...
Ep. 53: Storytime - I’m Living The Life That I’m Manifesting
March 31, 2021 13:40 - 26 minutes - 40.5 MBOn this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast I want to share something that happened to me recently & give you some updates on what’s going on with Friends in Beauty. I had an epiphany of sorts that made me realize that I am living the life that I’m manifesting. I think it’s very important to sit back and reflect or be conscious enough to recognize when things have shifted in your life. We get so caught up in the grind of trying to achieve our goals. When do we actually sit b...
[REWIND] Ep. 52: Brian Robinson - Push Through and Be Resilient
March 24, 2021 15:25 - 1 hour - 126 MBToday in the Friends in Beauty guest chair we welcome Brian Robinson (BDR), Celebrity Fashion Stylist. Classic is a common word used to describe Fashion/Wardrobe stylist Brian D. Robinson’s (BDR) work. Resiliency is the word BDR uses to describe his journey within his now eight year career within the fashion industry. BDR is known for his keen eye for fashion and his infectious smile! He began his career in fashion/wardrobe styling, in his hometown of Baltimore, MD contributing to O...
[REWIND] Ep. 51: Joelle Phillips - From Accidental D.I.Y to Viral Beauty Brand OMGLO Cosmetics
March 17, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBToday on the friends in beauty Podcast we welcome Joelle Phillips, Professional Makeup Artist and creator of OMGLO cosmetics. With an original love for photography, Joelle's curiosity in makeup artistry began to blossom on set of photoshoots as she studied the Makeup Artists techniques in order to strengthen her skills as a photographer. After attending the Art Institute of Washington and returning home to Philly, Joelle found difficulty with finding consistent work as a photogra...
Ep. 50: How To Establish Yourself As An Authority In The Beauty Industry
March 10, 2021 14:46 - 11 minutes - 20.2 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I’m sharing “How To Establish Yourself As An Authority In The Beauty Industry.” Many of us want to be known and amongst the who’s who in the beauty industry. But, it can be hard to stand out in an oversaturated market or just hard for your audience to take you seriously, for a number of reasons. In order to be successful we need our audience to know, like, and trust us. So in this episode I’m sharing exactly that...how to get your audience t...
Ep. 49: Part 1 - Nen10doe - From Navy to Nail Tech | How Nen10doe Found His Passion In The World Of Nails
March 03, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Nen10doe to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Nen10doe is a nail tech based in the DMV area who went viral during the pandemic for not only doing nails but for shattering the gender & orientation norms that usually come along with being a nail tech. He’s been featured on Good Morning America and WUSA9. Doing nails was never something that Nen10doe saw for his future but after getting kicked out of the Navy, coming home trying to ...
Ep. 49: Part 2 - Nen10doe - From Navy to Nail Tech | How Nen10doe Found His Passion In The World Of Nails
March 03, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 82.1 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Nen10doe to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Nen10doe is a nail tech based in the DMV area who went viral during the pandemic for not only doing nails but for shattering the gender & orientation norms that usually come along with being a nail tech. He’s been featured on Good Morning America and WUSA9. Doing nails was never something that Nen10doe saw for his future but after getting kicked out of the Navy, coming home trying to ...
Ep. 48: The Black Beauty Roster Summit Is Changing The Game!
February 24, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I’m sharing with you an important + IMPACTFUL event that is going down this Sunday, February 28, 2021. The Black Beauty Roster is hosting its first Virtual Beauty Summit and it’s going to be EPIC! The Black Beauty Roster's mission is to bring meaningful diversity across the fashion and entertainment industry by amplifying the work and talent of Black Beauty Professionals. They believe this can be done by increasing visibility, access a...
Ep. 47: Alexandra Butler - From Engineer to Makeup Artist...How Alex Monetizes Her Influence, Knows Her Worth + Charges Accordingly
February 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Alexandra “Alex” Butler to the guest chair. Alexandra, known for her blending techniques, flawless applications, and natural use of color, has developed a beauty aesthetic that spans across varying print and film genres. Her collaboration with various makeup brands, television series, fashion and award shows has helped to promote beauty trends amongst people of all ages and nationalities. Her thorough understanding of facial structures, ...
Ep. 46: Storytime - I Got Flewed Out To San Francisco
February 10, 2021 14:47 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I’m sharing with you a little storytime about how I got flewed out to San Francisco. I had the opportunity to be the Key Makeup Artist for the Off Broadway production Mighty Real A Fabulous Sylvester Musical. The show traveled from NYC to San Francisco for 1 month and I had the honor of being a part of the magic. This was one of the most amazing opportunities that I’ve had in my career so far and I’m sharing this story to show you that you d...
Ep. 45: Vanessa Marie - From Makeup Artist To Launch Strategist Helping Burnt Out 1-1 Coaches Transition To Group Coaching Model
February 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Vanessa Marie to the guest chair. Vanessa is a launch strategist who helps burnt out 1-1 coaches transition to the group coaching model with her lazy launch + low effort enrollment process. She helps coaches realize they don't have to do more to achieve more. I met Vanessa as a Makeup Artist so, when I saw that she transitioned into coaching I knew that I had to have her on the podcast to share her experience. In this interview Vanessa...
Ep. 44: The Truth About Dating A Beautypreneur With David Daley
January 27, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome my significant other, my boo, my partner in crime, my boyfriend, David Daley, to the guest chair. David and I have known each other for 5 years and he has played a big role in my life by supporting me as I build my beauty empire. It’s not easy dating a beautypreneur. The emotional rollercoaster is real. Work-life balance can be non-existent sometimes, and the lack of uncertainty when it comes to your income can be challenging. ...
Ep. 43: The Easiest Way To Filter The Type Of Clients You Work With
January 20, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua shares one of the easiest ways to filter the type of clients you work with. You ever wonder why some people get the type of clients that you wish for? Is it your social media feed? Is it the products that you use in your kit? Is it the camera that you use? Well you’ll just have to tune into this episode to find out. It’s something very simple that a lot of beauty professionals overlook as a factor that either attracts or repels th...
Ep. 42: How To Boss Up In 2021!
January 13, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBEp. 42: How To Boss Up In 2021! Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua shares her tips for How To Boss Up In 2021! 2020 is behind us now. Although we’re still living in the aftermath of the most historic year of our lives (so far) we have to move forward. Are you ready to boss up? How are you going to use this fresh start to your advantage? If you’re not sure this episode has some suggestions for you. Akua also shares 6 tips for bossing up in 2021. So if yo...
Ep. 41: HAPPY NEW YEAR - A Message To You For Twenty-Twenty WON!
January 06, 2021 16:49 - 11 minutes - 16 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua shares her excitement for the New Year, twenty-twenty won and sends you her well wishes for a prosperous year! Akua also shares the plans that she has for Friends in Beauty in the New Year which include continuing with the Friends in Beauty Podcast, more beauty education + resources, and some in person and virtual events. Share this episode with your other #FriendsinBeauty, family and friends who can benefit from the information being s...
Ep. 40: Bobbie Riley - How Bobbie Riley’s Beauty University Is Creating A Unique Experience For Artists + Everyday Women
December 30, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome LA Celebrity Makeup Artist Bobbie Riley to the guest chair. Bobbie started doing makeup at the age of 16 and started her professional makeup career on set at 17 shadowing Celebrity Makeup Artists such as Joanna Simkin. She from there built up her clientele, name, and brand and began generating her own clientele and name in her industry. Bobbie is now today one of the youngest & most sought after upcoming on set Makeup Artists yet ...
Ep. 39: 2020 Year In Review...Let’s Reflect
December 23, 2020 15:43 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua takes some time to reflect on what experiences she had in 2020. Can you believe that we’re already approaching a New Year...again? 2020 was definitely the year of clarity like we never imagined. It allowed us to pause and really think about what we’ve been through and how we want to show up going forward. This has been a crazy year! We empathize with those who have lost loved ones and those whose businesses had to close their doo...
Ep. 38: A Chit-Chat With My Real Life #FriendinBeauty Xena Nevils
December 16, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome my #FriendinBeauty + real life friend, Xena Nevils, to the guest chair. Xena, is a Makeup Artist and Master Esthetician out of Hampton Roads Virginia and had been servicing the wedding and beauty industry particularly for over 10 years. She focuses on the health & beautification of the skin for everyday Women & Brides. "Creating The Luxury Skin Experience from Yes, to I Do." I was excited to have the opportunity to interview Xena f...
Ep. 37 - 5 Ways To Self-Motivate Yourself During Difficult Times
December 09, 2020 17:08 - 21 minutes - 30.3 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua shares 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? Well, Episode 37 of the Friends in Beauty Podcast is just for you! As much as this year has been positively transformative for some of our #FriendsinBeauty, Akua is also aware that this year has been extremely difficult for ...
Ep. 36: Storytime - I Got Stood Up On A Photoshoot!
December 02, 2020 16:16 - 16 minutes - 23.4 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua gives you a little storytime about how she was stood up on a photoshoot. Have you ever been stood up before? It’s not something that you forget. In the beauty industry Akua has encountered this trend several times. Bad news travels fast and before you know it you have a reputation for being unreliable. She’s seen it time and time again. Akua shares her story to encourage you to know your value and know that your time is important no mat...
Ep. 35: 10 Beauty + Business Podcasts To Tune Into
November 25, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua shares 10 beauty and business podcasts that she regularly tunes into that she knows you will find valuable for your beauty business. As a freelance beauty professional we spend a lot of time commuting from client to client. What better way to be productive and pass the time than to listen to a podcast? If you’re a fan of podcasts then you will definitely enjoy this episode because you might learn about some podcasts that you can add onto your l...
Ep. 34: Montie Green- How Montie Green Is Creating A Velvet Wax and Beauty Empire
November 18, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast we welcome Montie Green to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Montrelle "Montie" Green founded Velvet Wax and Beauty, Hampton, VA's first unisex waxing and sugaring salon in 2014. Velvet now has two locations, one in Hampton, VA and the second in Alexandria, VA opens December 1, 2020. Montie loves to share insights on entrepreneurship, beauty and social media with aspiring professionals. Montie holds a B.A. in Public Relations from Howard University...
Ep. 33: 5 Tips For Curing Comparison Syndrome
November 11, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua shares her tips for curing comparison syndrome This something that we all go through from time to time. I mean, we’re only human right. It’s hard to resist the urge to compare ourselves to others. But there’s a thin line between healthy and unhealthy comparisons. If you’re observing someone in admiration & using them as motivation to step up your game that can be considered a healthy comparison. However, when the thoughts turn inward and beco...
Ep. 32: Derricka & Erricka- How The Traylor Twins Turned Their Trauma Into Beauty, Faith, & Resilience
November 04, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast we welcome Derricka & Erricka Traylor, owners of Transformations Beauty Studio, to the guest chair. Transformations Beauty Studio (TBS) started in 2016 by twin sisters Derricka and Erricka Traylor in Atlanta when they turned their personal experience of mental health battles and self-love into a Transformation studio for black women. TBS was formed after both sisters dealt with emotional and mental trauma they never thought they’d grow from: In ...
Ep. 31: Dealing With Unsupportive Family & Friends
October 28, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua shares her tips for dealing with unsupportive family and friends. As a #FriendinBeauty you may have had your fair share of unsupportive family and friends and I can admit, it can be quite discouraging. The people who are the closest to you are the ones who you would expect to be there to help promote your brand, share your services, or purchase your products, but that’s not the case a lot of the times. One thing to keep in mind is that ...
Ep. 30: Vee Kelly - How This Passive Income Expert Is Helping Women Simplify & Scale Their Brand
October 21, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast we welcome Vee Kelly to the guest chair. Vee teaches Female Leaders how to build a Scalable Brand from Passion to Profit thru Passive Income + High level Marketing Strategy. As a Makeup Artist turned business coach, Vee Kelly has learned the ins and outs of standing out on social media and creating an impactful brand. She has helped numerous women create passive income by teaching them how to create signature courses about the things they are p...
Ep. 29: Do This Powerful Step Before Setting Your Goals
October 14, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua shares a powerful step that you must do before setting your goals that she learned from her 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 plann...
Ep. 28: Jaya Bolden - How This Serial Entrepreneur Is Empowering A Queendom Of Female Bosses
October 07, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast we welcome Jaya Bolden. Jaya Bolden, is a young, vibrant serial-entrepreneur and mentor who is a self-motivated growing powerhouse in the Lifestyle and makeup industry. With a passion for makeup, instructing and all things beauty, Jaya Bolden possesses the skills, passion, and professionalism to make sure every face and life touched is done to perfection. Growing-up entrepreneurship wasn’t a skill that was taught to her, fortunate enough she was invo...
Ep. 27: The Importance of Setting Boundaries In Your Business
September 30, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua talks about The Importance of Setting Boundaries In Your Business and gives you tips on how to go about setting your boundaries ASAP. “A lack of boundaries invites a lack of respect.” It’s important to set boundaries, not only when it comes to personal or romantic relationships, but also in your business. When you become great at setting boundaries you will find yourself finally running the business of your dreams. You work for yourself so yo...
Ep. 26: Sunni - How A Sunni Concept Is Bringing His Own Folding Chair To The Table
September 23, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast we welcome Makeup Artist Sunni. Sunni was first introduced to makeup by his grandmother when he was very young. He would travel with her to various facial and makeup appointments and it opened him up to the world of beauty. Being a young male growing up in Roxboro, NC it didn’t seem possible for him to follow his beauty industry dreams. So in 2014 he decided to move to New York. After working with prestigious brands such as Inglot, MAC and Kevyn Auco...
Ep. 25: 5 Ways To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
September 16, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua talks about Imposter Syndrome and gives you 5 ways to overcome it so that you can begin to feel confident and deserving of your accomplishments. Statistics show that 70% of people experience imposter syndrome at some point in their lives. It may show up as feeling like you got lucky, not feeling deserving, feeling like you deceived people and will soon be exposed, and much more. Usually people who suffer from imposter syndrome are people who hold...