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Pretty Powerful with JennySue Makeup

23 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratings

Jennifer Duvall from the beauty blog JennySue Makeup shares female focused interview style conversations with other entrepreneurs. She dives into a variety of topics from blogging, social media, building a small business, motherhood and of course - beauty tips. As you listen, you will hear how the sum of all those things can come together to be - Pretty Powerful.

Located in Athens, Georgia, Jennifer is a wife, mom and small business owner who is passionate about helping people achieve their goals of starting their own small business. She and her guests share honest conversations with how they turned their passions into business opportunities. As a makeup artist and beauty blogger, Jennifer aims to elevate the beauty game of her clients and social media followers with attainable beauty tips and tricks and product advice.

Fashion & Beauty Arts Business Careers beauty makeup artist health and wellness blogging female entrepreneurs building a small business motherhood working mom social media influencers mom blogger
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Unique Ways to Use Bronzer | #TryThisTuesday

September 01, 2020 14:36 - 10 minutes - 8.69 MB

Sharing three unique ways to use your bronzer that you might not have thought of before. These tricks can all benefit your eyes, cheek bones and slim your neck. I also have a brand new YouTube video about this very topic. You can go subscribe and watch here: https://youtube.com/jennysuemakeup   Other bronzer products mentioned in this podcast: Scott Barnes #64 Brush: https://bit.ly/2EGuMMo Kevyn Aucoin Eyeshadow Brush: https://bit.ly/2Gj3Mn1 Makeup Revolution Bronzer: https://b...

Sharpie Markers and Expired Makeup | #TryThisTuesday

August 25, 2020 13:33 - 7 minutes - 5.64 MB

Yes, your makeup has an expiration date. In this short #TryThisTuesday episode I share what types of makeup expires the quickest and how to implement this easy, but necessary Sharpie marker trick to your makeup collection. Follow me on Instagram: https://instagrram.com/jennysuemakeup Subscribe to my YouTube: https://youtube.com/jennysuemakeup

5 Drugstore Beauty Products Used by Celebrity Makeup Artists

August 21, 2020 20:34 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Affordable and effective - these 5 drugstore beauty products embody both! I have researched this subject so many times and have come up with a short list of 5 popular drugstore products that well known celebrity makeup artists use on themselves and their clients. And if they deem these budget friendly products worthy of red carpet events, then they’re good enough for everyday me! Watch my New YouTube video that goes along with this episode: My Instagram: https://instagram.com/jenn...

The Only Eyebrow Hack You Need | #TryThisTuesday

August 18, 2020 11:58 - 10 minutes - 8.43 MB

Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jennysuemakeup "Eyebrows. The only thing you can get in shape without exercising!”  You guessed it, today I’m sharing one major eyebrow hack that will guarantee you can draw on your best eyebrow shape!  Welcome to my themed Tuesday episodes, "TRY THIS TUESDAY" that I will be repeating throughout Season 2. Each Tuesday I’ll bring you one thing you should try out - might be a new beauty product, beauty solution or trick, exercise, or eve...

5 Makeup Solutions for Tired Looking Eyes

August 14, 2020 13:01 - 17 minutes - 13.7 MB

I am sharing are 5 simple beauty solutions you can do to make your eyes look less tired! These are some stressful times and sometimes that stress can show on our faces. But no fear, these are super simple tricks that when used all together, have a major rested eyes impact! Links to shop all of the products mentioned in my video are listed below. My YouTube video that I mention in the podcast:  My SEQUIN MASK from the YouTube Thumbnail and the one you see at the end of the video: ...

Seeking the Positives in Tough Times

August 11, 2020 17:33 - 8 minutes - 6.91 MB

Season 2 of Pretty Powerful with JennySue Makeup kicks off with a short, but light episode. I share what's been going on and how I've come up with a new revenue stream. I had to pivot because of the shutdown and it's been amazing. I'll link the information for my new Virtual Makeup Lessons below here. Also, I share my top 5 Instagram quote posts that hopefully will help bring a smile to your face today. Follow me on Instagram and say hi: https://instagram.com/jennysuemakeup Intere...

The Real Keys To Effective Branding with AnnaKate Auten of Rhema Design Co

April 14, 2020 18:34 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

In this informative episode, I had the chance to interview graphic designer and brand strategist AnnaKate Auten who created Rhema Design Co. three years ago. Her belief is that brand design should be powerful enough to speak on its own which she explains requires a lot of purpose and strategy in its creation. Subscribe to my Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretty-powerful-with-jennysue-makeup/id1456402715 Or on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/sho...

How a Successful Candle Brand Began at the Kitchen Sink with Beth Hughes

March 19, 2020 16:06 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

In this episode, Beth Hughes, a true southern belle and boss lady, shares how a dark place in her life was just the nudge she needed to start her soy candle company, Little Light Co, and let her little light shine! For most of her adult life she had been working in corporate America but first tried her hand at soap making on the side which ultimately failed. Not letting that failed attempt get her down, she then channeled her true love of always wanting candles around her, to lead ...

Finding Her Creative Calling in Chalk Art with Marvella Castaneda

January 21, 2020 12:41 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

The goal of Marvella’s artwork is always to capture the attention of a specific audience by creating the balance of information and illustration with clean and vibrant chalk art.  She shares her favorite and least favorite types of images to draw, what tools she prefers, why marketing her work is still one of the hardest things about being an artist, and what her future goals are for taking on chalk art as a career. Marvella’s social links & website: https://www.marvellachalks.com...

The Hallmarks of Songwriting & Creative Branding with Jaclyn Steele

October 10, 2019 15:53 - 1 hour - 87 MB

As a struggling young musician, Jaclyn had no budget to pay someone else to create her logo or website to promote her music. So she figured out how to do it on her own, which ultimately led her to realize not only did she have a passion for music, but also a passion for creative branding. Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jennysuemakeup Jaclyn’s websites & social links: https://jaclynsteele.com https://steeleinternational.co https://www.instagram.com/jaclynsteele ...

Juggling Motherhood + A Design Firm at the Same Time with Alexa Stevenson

October 01, 2019 13:00 - 53 minutes - 43.1 MB

Alexa gives her tips on how she is making it in the world of interior design and what it takes as a mom who literally runs her business right out of her own home. She dives into her personal design opinions such as what colors she will and will NOT use in design.  Also what she encourages her clients to splurge on and what they can save on when it comes to where to spend their money decorating their homes. Alexa’s Links http://www.alexastevensonid.com Instagram : https://www.ins...

Going All In On Your Business | with Dara Buczynsky of Epiphany Athens (Part 2)

August 06, 2019 20:10 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

In this part two of two, we dive more into what it takes to run a successful online and brick and mortar business, the ins and outs, ups and downs, and why she thinks you should not be afraid to go ALL IN when starting your own business. Dara also gives her thoughts on the secret sauce behind how her store continues to thrive in such a difficult space such as retail. Hint, it’s NOT the things sold in the store. Epiphany Athens social links : https://www.epiphanyathens.com https:...

Creating an Impactful Business by Giving Back | with Dara Buczynsky of Epiphany Athens

August 01, 2019 20:42 - 44 minutes - 35.3 MB

In this part one of two, Dara dives into heartfelt topics such as adoption abroad and the moment she met her daughter for the first time in an orphanage in the Ukraine. This is one of the life moments that would soon be part of the foundation for figuring out the business model and mission for her store. You’ll get to know Dara’s fascinating backstory that took her from getting her masters degree, to becoming a missionary, and ultimately creating a retail store whose main goal is to...

8 Hot Mascaras Everyone Is Talking About

July 02, 2019 21:24 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MB

One of the easiest ways to awaken your eyes is to use mascara and it’s pretty much dummy proof - that’s why most of us use it! After a recent Instagram post I put up sharing my top 3 favorite mascaras of 2019, the response I got was overwhelming with other women putting in their two cents of which mascara was their go-to and whether or not they agreed with my picks! I share them all with you today on this episode so you can make an easier decision on your next Target run which tube...

Stress Less. Hire An Event Planner for Your Big Day | Whitney Downs of Whitewood Events

June 13, 2019 17:00 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MB

One of the best ways to relieve stress on wedding day or for any large event, is to hire a wedding planner. Whitney and her teammate Ashley explain how being action oriented, compassionate, and thoughtful are keys to being successful in this business. Whitewood Events Links : http://www.whitewoodevents.com https://www.instagram.com/whitewoodevents https://www.facebook.com/whitewoodevents Whitney’s favorite products : Batiste dry shampoo: http://bit.ly/2X34EmB Naturopathica ...

Leaving Corporate America To Tap Into Your Creative Side | with Scott Duvall of Jawavi Films

June 05, 2019 21:02 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Video production and podcasts are a big deal in the world we live in right now and Scott is tapped into it all. He shares insight on how people can easily create their own videos for their small business in order to tell their story and what mistakes he sees all too often in the world of video. Scott’s Links: https://jawavifilms.com https://instagram.com/jawavifilms https://twitter.com/jawavifilms https://youtube.com/c/jawavifilms Scott’s Travel Video (mentioned in the episode...

Skincare Habits & Products to Implement Now! | with Licensed Esthetician Cindy Clark

May 17, 2019 15:37 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

When it comes to skincare, it is well known that preventive measures you commit to as early as your 20’s will greatly impact the health and appearance of your skin into your 30’s, 40’s—and beyond! Cindy and I talk about what ingredients and habits you should be using to fight the signs of aging even long before you begin seeing your first wrinkles! She clears up the differences between so many of the various ingredients available out there to make it easier to figure out what you ...

Here’s the Order You Should Be Applying Your makeup In

April 30, 2019 16:08 - 17 minutes - 13.9 MB

Today I am flying solo on the podcast and It’s a short but informative one where I am focusing on one popular topic of conversation - what order you should apply your makeup products in?? Now I always say that there are no hard and fast rules in makeup. Do and wear what you like!! However, I do have a specific order in which I apply makeup that I rarely stray from and it always gives a great end result without wasting products. I start at the beginning with tidbits on skincare and...

What It's Like to Be a College Dean | with Denise Spangler of UGA

April 19, 2019 20:26 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

Denise earned her undergraduate + masters degrees from Illinois State University and her PHD from University of Georgia, where she has been now for the past 23 years. She admits that she loves learning and always has. Denise has won multiple awards in education that we didn’t cover on the podcast like the Richard B. Russell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching from UGA, which is the highest early career teaching honor! I really enjoyed hearing her positive perspective on ...

The Art of Taking Chances in Business | with Artist Heidi Hensley

April 05, 2019 13:45 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

Heidi Hensley is proof that you can build a successful and personal branded art business AND still find time to be a very present wife and mom to 6 children! She opened up with me on this episode about how she went from college basketball star who suffered a significant injury, to graduating with an architectural design major, to randomly finding her current whimsical style of artwork that would ultimately be her career path. She also discusses a few of the problems artists like h...

What It Took to Build A Successful Clothing Boutique | with Katie Jacobs of Cheeky Peach Boutique

March 26, 2019 19:10 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

Katie Jacobs is a wife, mom of 2 boys, and owns a well loved clothing boutique in the heart of downtown Athens called Cheeky Peach. She is a graduate from the University of Georgia with a degree in magazine and photo journalism. After an unfortunate experience with a photography business right out of college, she turned to selling jewelry wholesale. This newfound passion for accessories and fashion turned out to be one of the experiences that helped her launch her own boutique and...

Starting a Blog is Possible at ANY AGE | with Beth Djalali of Style at a Certain Age

March 20, 2019 18:02 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

I sit down with classic style blogger, Beth Jalili of the popular blog, Style At A Certain Age. In a social media and blogging world that seems saturated with twenty-something entrepreneurs, Beth didn’t even START her blogging career, until 50-something. Beth is a wife, mom of 3 grown boys, and is a world traveler. Her leap into social media and blogging happened after her book agent (yes, she’s also a writer!) suggested she start some social media accounts as a way to advertise h...

How This Mom Turned a Passion for Health and Wellness into a Fitness Brand | with Caroline Ward of TransFit Athens

March 15, 2019 17:56 - 1 hour

In my first episode for the Pretty Powerful podcast, I interview owner of TransFit Athens, Caroline Ward. She is a University of Georgia graduate and two-time NCAA gymnastics champion and has a passion for fitness. You'll hear, in this episode Caroline's top 3 power foods, how she manages to wake up at 4:45AM including her makeup must haves, and how exercise brought her out from postpartum depression. Plus, at the end I share my "Pretty Powerful" makeup product of the day. Caroli...

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