Friends in Beauty Podcast

By Akua Robinson

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Welcome to Friends in Beauty – the #1 community & podcast for beauty pros! Hosted by Award-Winning Makeup Artist & Beauty Educator, and Your Best Friend in Beauty Akua Robinson, this is where beauty conversations feel like catching up with a friend — real stories and expert tea with the voices that shape the beauty industry without the fluff...Whether you're a makeup artist, hairstylist, esthetician, nail tech, or educator—Friends in Beauty is your go-to for insight, strategy & support. New episodes every Wednesday! Let’s Connect! Follow us on social media: @friendsinbeauty @akuarobinson

Episode Date
Ep. 312: I’m Burnt Out… and I Need to Take a Break
Mar 04, 2026
Ep. 311: Building a Clean Haircare Brand for the Loc Community with Laverne Amara
Feb 25, 2026
Ep. 310 - Reality Check: Behind the Scenes of America's Next Top Model
Feb 18, 2026
Ep.309: GRANTS YOU CAN APPLY FOR ANYTIME
Feb 11, 2026
Ep. 308 - A Birthday Pep Talk!
Feb 04, 2026
Ep. 307: How To Get Into Ulta Beauty World Without A Ticket
Jan 28, 2026
Ep. 306: If I Quit in 2016, None of This Would Exist
Jan 21, 2026
Ep. 305: Do Beauty Brands Need to Monetize Every Viral Moment?
Jan 14, 2026
Ep. 304: The One Decision That Made High-End Dream Clients Start Finding Me
Jan 07, 2026
Ep. 303: I Didn’t Chase the Room - I Became the One They Invited | Year in Review
Dec 31, 2025
Ep. 302: My Biggest Fear as a Makeup Artist Finally Came True - Akua Robinson
Dec 24, 2025
Ep. 301: 25 Favorite Things Every Beauty Pro & Beauty Girlie Will Love (Perfect Last-Minute Gifts) - Akua Robinson
Dec 17, 2025
Ep. 300: Inside 300 Episodes of the Friends in Beauty Podcast: Reacting to the Wildest & Most Iconic Moments
Dec 11, 2025
Ep. 299: 10 Non-Makeup Essentials Every Makeup Artist Needs In Their Kit (But Nobody Talks About)
Dec 03, 2025
Ep. 298: The Time A Celebrity Makeup Artist Sent Her Lawyer After Me! (story time) - Ep.298
Nov 26, 2025
Ep. 297: Inside B.Class: How Beauty Pros Become Booked, Branded and Bankable
Nov 21, 2025
Ep. 296: How AI is Transforming Your Skincare and the Beauty Industry with Haut.AI
Nov 12, 2025
Ep. 295: From Practicing On Friends to Getting Paid As a Makeup Artist
Nov 05, 2025
Ep. 294: 5 Grants To Apply To Before The Year Is Over! (beauty pros, small business owners, entrepreneurs) 💰
Oct 29, 2025
Ep. 293: The Dark Truth About Meeting Your Mentors - Akua Robinson
Oct 22, 2025
Ep. 292: Interviewing Your Fear - Akua Robinson
Oct 15, 2025
Ep. 291: Why Creatives Are Losing Their Spark (And How To Get It Back) - Akua Robinson
Oct 08, 2025
Ep. 290: From Undocumented Immigrant To Celebrity Makeup Artist - Shennel Patrick [REWIND]
Oct 01, 2025
Ep. 289: Communicating Your Value & Unlocking Massive Opportunities - Crystal Wright [REWIND]
Sep 24, 2025
Ep. 288: The Most Overlooked Member Of Your Money Team - Danielle Hayden [REWIND]
Sep 17, 2025
Ep. 287: Artificial Intelligence Meets Beauty Brilliance - Joy Fennell [REWIND]
Sep 10, 2025
Ep. 286: Transforming Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Beauty Industry [REWIND]
Sep 03, 2025
Ep. 285: 💔 Burnout, Boundaries & Beauty: Why I’m Taking a Break - Akua Robinson
Aug 27, 2025
Ep. 284: How To Launch A Standout Beauty Brand With A Limited Budget (Beauty Marketing Secrets) - Teneya Gholston | Texture Crush
Aug 20, 2025
Ep. 283: From Facing 65 Years to Life To CEO of Glamazon Beauty - Kim Baker’s Breakthrough
Aug 13, 2025
Ep. 282: She Acquired This Skincare Brand to Save It—Here’s What Happened Next - Lindsay Nahmiache | Veriphy Skincare
Aug 06, 2025
Ep. 281: How the President of Buttah Skin Is Scaling a Beauty Empire With AI + Strategy - Tomara Watkins
Jul 30, 2025
Ep. 280: Everything You’re Doing Wrong with Your Locs | Tips from a Master Loctician - Emily Prince
Jul 23, 2025
Ep. 279: How to Build an Award‑Winning Skincare Brand - Dimitra Davidson
Jul 16, 2025
Ep. 278: ‘Two‑Eyed Seeing’ & Indigenous Pride: Jenn Harper’s Cheekbone Beauty Journey
Jul 09, 2025
Ep. 277: Leaving Corporate to Build a Beauty Empire | Masktini Founder Olga Parno
Jul 02, 2025
Ep. 276: The Emmy-Nominated Hair Department Head Behind Abbott Elementary - Moira Frazier 
Jun 25, 2025
Ep. 275: Amazon’s Overcompensating: The Hair, The Identity, The Art With Hair Department Head - Blake Arsenault
Jun 18, 2025
Ep. 274: How This Beauty Boss Turned a Job Loss Into a Hair Brand Loved by Rihanna & Tyra Banks - Karen Mitchell
Jun 11, 2025
Ep. 273: Homeschooling + Running a 7-Figure Beauty Brand - Jane Harris
Jun 04, 2025
Ep. 272: Behind the Scenes of The Wheel of Time: Meet the Woman Behind the Wigs, Makeup & SFX - Davina Lamont
May 28, 2025
Ep. 271: How I Build Strong Relationships in the Beauty Industry - Akua Robinson
May 21, 2025
Ep. 270: How to Build a Pro Makeup Kit on a Budget | Ask Your Best Friend in Beauty - Akua Robinson
May 14, 2025
Ep. 269: How To Build a Successful Brand Using Your Unique Gifts & Passions - Naima Solano
May 07, 2025
Ep. 268: How To Become a Celebrity Hair Stylist (real talk…no gatekeeping) - Larry Jarah Sims
Apr 30, 2025
Ep. 267: Mastering Fantasy Hair & Celebrity Glam with The Wig Master - Terrence Davidson
Apr 23, 2025
Ep. 266: Movement Over Moment: Building a Lasting Beauty Brand - John Mosley - The Popular Nobody
Apr 16, 2025
Ep. 265: Your Grant Writer Isn’t AI - $19M+ in Grants Secured | Insider Tips You Need to Know
Apr 09, 2025
Ep. 264: The Fastest Way To Get New Clients As A Beauty Pro (It’s NOT Social Media!)
Apr 02, 2025
Ep. 263: Beauty Blazers Debrief: Inside the NAACP x L'Oréal Beauty Grant Experience
Mar 26, 2025
Ep. 262: Ask Your Best Friend in Beauty: My Client Left Me For Another MUA! - Akua Robinson
Mar 19, 2025
Ep. 261: Beyond the Lab - How Acaderma Is Turning Research into a Skincare Brand - Dr. Shuting Hu
Mar 12, 2025
Ep. 260: The Business of Waxing: Expansion, Team Building & Funding - Montrelle Green
Mar 05, 2025
Ep. 259: Ask Your Best Friend in Beauty | How to Raise Your Prices & Attract High-Paying Clients
Feb 26, 2025
Ep. 258: The Secret Sauce to Beauty Business Success! - Systems, Strategy & Scaling - Victoria Racca
Feb 19, 2025
Ep. 257: The #1 Reason I Stay Consistent In My Beauty Business - Akua Robinson
Feb 12, 2025
Ep. 256: From Esthetician to CEO: Building A Beauty Empire + Community For Pros - Sylvia Brownlee
Feb 05, 2025
Ep. 255: The Life of A Hair Stylist: Balancing Beauty, Wellness, and Lifestyle - Erika Evans
Jan 29, 2025
Ep. 254: Advice From One of the Largest Black-Owned Beauty Manufacturers - Anthony Standifer
Jan 22, 2025
Ep. 253: The Wellthy Esthetician: Building Profitable Careers in Beauty Without Burnout - Nicole Lovelace
Jan 15, 2025
Ep. 252: Behind the Science of Beauty: How Products Are Really Made - Milan Scott
Jan 08, 2025
Ep. 251: Makeup Secrets Behind Netflix & Tyler Perry’s Six Triple Eight - Priya Maharaj
Jan 01, 2025
Ep. 250: Content Creation Unfiltered: What Works, What’s Dead, & Standing Out Online - Terri Watson
Dec 25, 2024
Ep. 249: How The My Beauty Kit App Is Helping You Slay Your Beauty Routine Like A Pro! - Shay Bailey
Dec 18, 2024
Ep. 248: From Biology to Beauty: Combining Science With Artistry in Permanent Makeup - Dr. Zuri Dale
Dec 11, 2024
Ep. 247: Launching Anke Beauty, Mental Health, and Full-Time Content Creation - Ronke Raji
Dec 04, 2024
Ep. 246: Sephora Gate: Why the Sephora Squad Has Everyone Talking + Tips to Get Chosen Next Year!
Nov 29, 2024
Ep. 245: Inner Transformation For Outer Success: How To Be A Top Makeup Artist - Sonia Rodriguez
Nov 20, 2024
Ep. 244: Mastering Bold Hair Trends: Textured Hair, Vivids & Wig Styling for Venus Williams - Brendnetta Ashley
Nov 13, 2024
Ep. 243: How Bask and Lather is Helping Women, Men, and Kids Beat Hair Loss for Good- Shaina Rainford
Nov 06, 2024
Ep. 242: Behind the Spa: Skincare Tips, Business Strategies & Beauty Industry Realities - Meka Mathis
Oct 30, 2024
Ep. 241: BeautyPro Funnels Is The All-In-One Solution for Makeup Artists - Tiyana Robinson
Oct 23, 2024
Ep. 240: Building A 7-Figure Brand Based On A Good Product & Authenticity - Gillian Nelson
Oct 16, 2024
Ep. 239: Why I Quit My Job To Become A Full Time Makeup Artist - Akua Robinson
Oct 09, 2024
Ep. 238: How Kulfi Became The First South-Asian Owned Makeup Brand In Sephora - Priyanka Ganjoo
Oct 02, 2024
Ep. 237: How The House Of Flawless Is Thriving On TikTok Shop - Alores Norris
Sep 25, 2024
Ep. 236: Book Clients & Streamline Your Beauty Business With The Readyhubb App - Chidi Ashley
Sep 18, 2024
Ep. 235: Immortalizing Your Makeup Archives Through Art - Lee Will
Sep 11, 2024
Ep. 234: Client Retention, Setting Boundaries, and Protecting Your Energy - Jeffrey Wright
Sep 04, 2024
Ep. 233: Knowing When You’re Ready To Sign To An Agency - Bobbie Riley
Aug 28, 2024
Ep. 232: The Hair Education Beauty Summit (HEBS) Is Shaking Up The Industry - Nicole Shuler
Aug 21, 2024
Ep. 231: Your Circumstances Don't Determine Your Value
Aug 14, 2024
Ep. 230: Glamazon Beauty Lands On Its Dream Network | HSN - Kim Baker
Aug 07, 2024
Ep. 229: Prioritizing Self Over Business - Delina Medhin
Jul 31, 2024
Ep. 228: Makeup Department Head Of ‘Thelma’ On Creating Character-Driven Looks - Desiree Falcon
Jul 24, 2024
Ep. 227: From Undocumented Immigrant To Celebrity Makeup Artist -Shennel Patrick
Jul 17, 2024
Ep. 226: How to Achieve Perfect Toenail Health - Titilayo Bankole
Jul 10, 2024
Ep. 225: How The Glist App Helps Clients Find & Book You - Avista
Jul 03, 2024
Ep. 224: Former Celebrity Hair Stylist Launches Ambroise-Nourishing Hair Fragrance - Amanda Ambroise
Jun 26, 2024
Ep. 223 - Landing A Deal With Walmart With 2 Golden Tickets - Jai Ellis, 5 Star Beauty Collection
Jun 19, 2024
Ep. 222: Friends Don't Ask Friends For Discounts! - Feat. Zoey Asher + Deyana Walker
Jun 12, 2024
Ep. 221: The Most Overlooked Member Of Your Money Team - Danielle Hayden
Jun 05, 2024
Ep. 220: Your Creative Gifts Will Make Room & Money For You - Jeffery Glenn
May 29, 2024
Ep. 219: Crafting A Six-Figure Beauty Business - Jewels Jones
May 22, 2024
Ep. 218: Breaking Beauty Norms: Ashley Williams On Natural Hair in Pageantry
May 15, 2024
Ep 217: My Pandemic Baby Turns 4, Youthforia Get Your Act Together + Dealing With Imposter Syndrome
May 08, 2024
Ep. 216: Meet The Makeup Department Head For SXSW Select Film "Babes"
May 01, 2024
Ep. 215: How StyleSeat Has Facilitated 200 Million Appointments Across 16,000 Cities
Apr 24, 2024
Ep. 214: How Crazy Crave Cosmetics Was Built Out Of Grandma’s Kitchen
Apr 17, 2024
Ep. 213: Making Change In The Beauty Industry As The CEO Of Ashunta Sheriff Beauty
Apr 10, 2024
Ep. 212: How BLAQ Luxury Became A Multi-Million Dollar Hair Care Brand
Apr 03, 2024
Ep. 211: Meet The Hair Department Head For The Book Of Clarence
Mar 27, 2024
Ep. 210: Meet The Makeup Department Head For The Book Of Clarence
Mar 20, 2024
Ep. 209: Beyond The Chair With Editorial Hair Artist Melanee Williams
Mar 13, 2024
Ep. 208: What It's Like Being A Full-Time RV'er & Working Makeup Artist - Bethany Townes
Mar 06, 2024
Ep. 207: The Fabulous Life Of Makeup Artist + ULTA Beauty Makeup Expert Jaleesa Jaikaran
Feb 28, 2024
Ep. 206: Family, Business, and Beauty: Kat Aragon's Rise to Leadership in Beauty
Feb 21, 2024
Ep. 205: From Battlefields to Beauty: A Veteran Mom’s Secret To Flawless Skin
Feb 14, 2024
Ep. 204: From Fashion Shows To Functional Fashion: Protecting Your Hair with Grace & Company
Feb 07, 2024
Ep. 203: CapeTown DMV: Empowering Communities Through Beauty - Dimosha Smith
Jan 31, 2024
Ep. 202: Communicating Your Value & Unlocking Massive Opportunities - Crystal Wright
Jan 24, 2024
Ep. 201: Emmy Award Winning Hair Stylist Greg Bazemore Talks Major Success While Being Introverted
Jan 17, 2024
Ep. 200: Master Stylist Milan J’s Promise Kept To Her Clients After 3 Decades In The Industry
Jan 10, 2024
Ep. 199: Meet The Makeup Department Head For The Color Purple
Jan 03, 2024
Ep. 198: Transforming Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Beauty Industry
Dec 30, 2023
Ep. 197: A Conversation With The Key Makeup Artist For The Color Purple
Dec 27, 2023
Ep. 196: Building A Resilient Glow-Worthy Skincare Brand
Dec 22, 2023
Ep. 195: Becoming A Doctor Of Professional Cosmetology
Dec 13, 2023
Ep. 194: Innovative Sustainably Sourced Fashion
Dec 06, 2023
Ep. 193: The #1 App That Helps You Find Dope Barbers Anywhere
Nov 29, 2023
Ep. 192: Inheriting A Hair Salon & Turning It Into A Beauty Empire
Nov 22, 2023
Ep. 191: How PsychoHairapy Uses Hair As An Entry Point For Mental Health Services
Nov 15, 2023
Ep. 190: The Reality Of Being A Celebrity Makeup Artist - Andrea Samuels
Nov 08, 2023
Ep. 189: Glam Chronicles: 30+ Years of Beauty Magic BEHIND THE SCENES With Viola Nicholson!
Nov 01, 2023
Ep. 188: How Former Esthetician, Colleen Carey, Is Providing Luxurious Science-Driven Solutions To Skincare
Oct 25, 2023
Ep. 187: How Inner Glow Vitamins Is Unlocking Science-Driven Solutions For Aging, Skin And Hair Health
Oct 18, 2023
Ep. 186: Building A Non-Toxic Clean Beauty Empire + Community With 25th & June Nail Elixirs
Oct 11, 2023
Ep. 185: Behind The Formulas: NTRL By Sabs + The Science Of Hair Care
Oct 04, 2023
Ep. 184: Artificial Intelligence Meets Beauty Brilliance With Joy Fennell
Sep 27, 2023
Ep. 183: Reviving Confidence One Strand At A Time With The Scalp Boss - Taneka Walker
Sep 20, 2023
Ep. 182: Hair Drama on Set: Shalita Grant's Bold Exit & Haircare Triumph With Four Naturals Hair
Sep 13, 2023
Ep. 181: Sobriety, Transformation, and Triumph - The UNBOSSING Of Allison Doss
Sep 09, 2023
Ep. 180: From Startup To Success: Melissa Butler's Journey As CEO Of The Lip Bar + Thread Beauty
Sep 06, 2023
Ep. 179: The $10,000 Day Beauty Blueprint
Aug 30, 2023
Ep. 178: Makeup Artists' Dream Kit: Stylish Travel With StunnerBee Beauty
Aug 23, 2023
Ep. 177: Creating Kid Friendly Beauty With Petite ‘N Pretty CEO, Samantha Cutler
Aug 16, 2023
Ep. 176: Eyeshadow Made Easy: Introducing Smile With Your Eyes By Sonia Jackson Myles
Aug 09, 2023
Ep. 175: From Setbacks to Success: Charlisa Harris' Journey Of Rebuilding Mylani Beauty From Scratch
Aug 02, 2023
Ep. 174: Smile Secrets Uncovered: Myths, Tips, and Tales From Celebrity Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. V
Jul 26, 2023
Ep. 173: Teen Beauty & Bloody Bruises: A Chat With The Makeup Department Head Of ‘Bottoms’ - Natalie Johnson
Jul 19, 2023
Ep. 172: The Inspiring Journey of Hair Sprinkles Loc Adornments With The Creator, Amber Mimz
Jul 12, 2023
Ep. 171: From Plus-Size Model to CEO Of Glamazon Beauty: Kim Baker's 30 Year Journey In The Beauty Industry
Jul 05, 2023
Ep. 170: The Love Hormone Unveiled: Exploring The Power Of Oxytocin With Dr. Nicole Hayre
Jun 28, 2023
Ep. 169: Tea Time With Akua: The 12 Week Year, AI Revolution, The Podcast Summit
Jun 21, 2023
Ep. 168: Unlocking the Secrets of Alopecia: Natural Healing and Hair Growth with Alopecia Angel - Johanna Dahlman
Jun 14, 2023
Ep. 167: Cleverman Chronicles: How Carlos Barreto Is Transforming Hair and Beard Color for Men
Jun 07, 2023
Ep. 166: From YouTube Sensation to Hair Care Maven: The Inspiring Story of Miche Beauty
May 31, 2023
Ep. 165: The Future of Beauty Education: Unlocking Opportunities For Beauty Pros Through Higher Education With Francis Tesmer
May 24, 2023
Ep. 164: The SwirlyCurly Success Story: How Keziah Dhamma Transformed the Natural Hair Industry
May 17, 2023
Ep. 163: The Rise of Indie Beauty Brands: A Candid Conversation with Veil Cosmetics Founder Sébastien Tardif
May 10, 2023
Ep. 162: Kia Ragland's Journey from Cosmetologist to Product Developer at Kylie Cosmetics
May 03, 2023
Ep. 161: From The Navy to Nurturing Confidence: Meet Harper-Collins Author, Vitiligo Advocate & Confidence Coach Lid'ya C. Rivera!
Apr 26, 2023
Ep. 160: Discovering Hair Trends, Celebrity Styling, and Education with Tippi Shorter, A-List Celebrity Hairstylist and Salon Owner
Apr 19, 2023
Ep. 159: Kris Holt Shares The Inside Scoop On Making Money With Influencer Marketing, Sales Funnels, And Scalable Automated Systems
Apr 12, 2023
Ep. 158: Tea Time With Akua - Transparency In The Pursuit Of Success
Apr 05, 2023
Ep. 157: How Celebrity Makeup Artist, Vittorio Masecchia, Developed A Beauty Brand To Create Elaborate Eye Looks In Seconds
Mar 29, 2023
Ep. 156: Tea Time With Akua - Law Roach Retirement
Mar 22, 2023
Ep. 155: How Leslie Roberson, Creator Of The Black Beauty Collective, Is Curating A Space For Black Beauty Brands To Succeed & Scale
Mar 15, 2023
Ep. 154: Taylar Colyar, CEO + Founder of Sip Shop Eat Shares How She Curated Experiences For Small Businesses To Network + Gain Visibility
Mar 08, 2023
Ep. 153: Networking Dos & Don’ts
Mar 01, 2023
Ep. 152: Manifestations Manifesting…Connections Connecting
Feb 22, 2023
Ep. 151: Stephanie Laflora, CEO + Co-Founder Of Crownhunt, Developed A Platform To Educate Hair Stylists On Textured + Curly Hair
Feb 15, 2023
Ep. 150: Jane Harris, CEO Of The Virgin Hair Fantasy, Shares Why Her Perucas Are A Confidence Booster For Busy Moms + Women
Feb 08, 2023
Ep. 149: Wahne Tubman, CEO of Soul Balm Sisters, Shares How She’s Creating Sisterhood Through The Power Of Wellness
Feb 01, 2023
Ep. 148: Jewels Jones Shares How She Helps Beauty Pros Diversify Their Income To Become Confident + Successful Business Leaders
Jan 25, 2023
Ep. 147: Sam Fine Shares Words Of Wisdom + Clarity For Artists Globally After 30+ Years In The Beauty Industry
Jan 18, 2023
Ep. 146: Personal Identity Crisis
Jan 11, 2023
Ep. 145: The Category Is…IMPLEMENTATION
Jan 04, 2023
Ep. 144: Seda Bilginer, Co-Founder of Esas Beauty, Shares How To Stop Micro-Dosing Toxins & Adopt An All Natural Approach To Beauty
Dec 28, 2022
Ep. 143: [REWIND] Do This Powerful Step Before Setting Your Goals
Dec 21, 2022
Ep. 142: How Jake Rosenberg, Founder Of Krete, Created Effective 30-Second Skincare For Men’s Unique Skin Care Needs
Dec 14, 2022
Ep. 141: Stick With It Until It Sticks
Dec 07, 2022
Ep. 140: How Jasmine Jones Is Helping Booked + Busy Bridal Beauty Pros Expand With Streamlined Automation
Nov 30, 2022
Ep. 139: How Camille Calvet Combined Her SFX Expertise + The Healing Power Of Silicone To Create SilcSkin To Fight Wrinkles
Nov 23, 2022
Ep. 138: Johanne Joseph, CEO Of J’Organic Solutions, Turned Her Natural Hair Trauma Into A Successful All-Natural Brand
Nov 16, 2022
Ep. 137: Shannon Erley, CEO of Pomp, Created A Digital Platform That Helps Consumers Get Personalized Skincare Recommendations
Nov 09, 2022
Ep. 136: How Cherlyn Carby, CEO of Skylar J’s LushUs Kids, Is Bringing Organic Hair Care Solutions For Kids To The Marketplace
Nov 02, 2022
Ep. 135: How Schenika Quattlebaum’s Past Abusive Relationship Fueled The Launch Of Her Empire, Natalia Me-gan Beauty
Oct 26, 2022
Ep. 134:  Crystal Wilson, Certified Esthetician and Beauty Business Mogul, Gets Real About Post-Operative Surgical Care
Oct 19, 2022
Ep. 133: How Lissette Waugh, Founder Of The L Makeup Institute, Is Training The Next Generation Of Elite Makeup Artists
Oct 12, 2022
Ep. 132: DeShawn Hatcher Shares Her Beauty Industry Expertise & Assisting Rules To Follow For Success On Set
Oct 05, 2022
Ep. 131: Dr. Mark Tager Shares How To Feed Your Skin Right For An Inside-Out Approach To Radiant Skin Health
Sep 28, 2022
Ep. 130: How Makeup Artist Mentor, Terri Watson, Is Helping MUA’s Elevate Their Social Media Presence, Marketing, & Branding
Sep 21, 2022
Ep. 129: Jasmine Rilington, The CEO Of The Glam Room, Shares The Secret To Her Sold Out Product With Every Restock
Sep 14, 2022
Ep. 128: Are You A Boiling Frog?
Sep 07, 2022
Ep. 127: JD Barnes Shares His Journey From Fashion Model To Chief Photographer At Essence Magazine
Aug 31, 2022
Ep. 126: How Germaine Bolds-Leftridge Uses Her Sales Expertise To Broker Deals For Some Of Your Favorite Beauty Brands
Aug 24, 2022
Ep. 125: How The Founders Of Bolden Have Pioneered Skincare Products Backed By Science Soon To Launch In Walmart Stores
Aug 17, 2022
Ep. 124: How Omayma Ramzy Blended Her Moroccan & Egyptian Heritage In A Bottle To Create Omayma Skin
Aug 10, 2022
Ep. 123: How ElishaMonique Is Helping Salon Owners Increase Revenue & Retire From Behind The Chair
Aug 03, 2022
Ep. 122 [REWIND]: 5 Ways To Self-Motivate Yourself During Difficult Times
Jul 27, 2022
Ep. 121: Kym Lee, CEO Of Wink N Pout, Shares Her Journey From Pre Law To A 25+ Year Career As A Celebrity MUA
Jul 20, 2022
Ep. 120: DO THE WORK!
Jul 13, 2022
Ep 119: [REWIND] Be. Do. Have
Jul 06, 2022
Ep. 118: How Brianna Arps, Founder of MOODEAUX & Black In Fragrance, Is Helping Level The Playing Field For Black Perfumers
Jun 29, 2022
Ep. 117: Mimi J, Owner of The Glamatory, Shares The Not So Pretty Grind Of Building + Maintaining Multiple Businesses
Jun 22, 2022
Ep. 116: Shoot Your Shot!
Jun 15, 2022
Ep. 115: 2x Emmy Award Winning Hair Stylist, Kiyah Wright, Shares Her 7 Proven Success Principles In Her New Book
Jun 08, 2022
Ep. 114: How Ciara Talley Is Taking Makeup Artists Back To The Basic Fundamentals Of Makeup To Master Their Weak Spots
Jun 01, 2022
[REWIND] Ep. 113: Danny Tran, CEO of Highstoke Media, Shares The Million Dollar Marketing Blueprint
May 25, 2022
Ep. 112: What To Do When You’re Feeling Stuck & Unmotivated
May 18, 2022
Ep. 111 Featuring Kechia Taylor, Samuel McDuffie, and Tiyana Robinson
May 11, 2022
Ep. 110: Muslimah Carpenter Shares The Science To Creating Viral Content On Social Media
May 04, 2022
Ep. 109: How Camille Baretto’s Personal Struggle With Hair Loss Inspired Her To Create ME Cosmetics
Apr 27, 2022
Ep. 108: Recap - 1st Friends in Beauty Podcast LIVE
Apr 20, 2022
Ep. 107: How The Beauty CPA, Kenesha Coleman, Is Helping Beautypreneurs Optimize Their Tax + Financial Lives
Apr 13, 2022
Ep. 106: How Melissa Odum, CEO + Founder of Queendom Aesthetics Turned A Product Made At Home For Her Children Into A Million Dollar Business
Apr 05, 2022
Ep. 105: How The Black Micropigmentation Association Is Paving The Way For The Next Generation Of PMU’s + Estheticians Of Color
Mar 30, 2022
Ep. 104: Milan Mobley, CEO of Umanagement PR, Shares How Brands Can Use Public Relations To Their Advantage Aside From Press
Mar 23, 2022
Ep. 103 -NFT's In The World Of Beauty
Mar 16, 2022
Ep. 102: Storytime - She’s Lucky I Wanted To Be Professional!
Mar 09, 2022
Ep. 101: How Liana Blomquist, Founder of Brooklyn Rooftop Botanicals, Beauty Farms Are Producing Products From Seed To Bottle
Mar 02, 2022
Ep. 100: YOU ARE ENOUGH! Celebrating 100 Episodes of The Friends in Beauty Podcast
Feb 23, 2022
Ep. 99: True Glo Expert Skincare Creator, Annastazia Unce, Viral TikTok Sells Out Online Store 2x
Feb 16, 2022
Ep. 98: Melissa Hibbért, Founder of Shyft Beauty, Is Providing Access To Underserved Beauty Brands + Founders
Feb 09, 2022
Ep. 97: Danessa Myricks Shares The 22 Year Evolution of Danessa Myricks Beauty + The Keys To Success In Beauty
Feb 02, 2022
Ep. 96: The Balancing Act
Jan 26, 2022
Ep. 95: How Maxine Pittman, CEO + Founder of Tress Obsessed Beauty Vending, Is Catering To Women Of Color On The Go
Jan 19, 2022
Ep. 94: Tatiana “Beat Face Honey” Ward Shares Her Journey From Influencer to Celebrity Makeup Artist
Jan 12, 2022
Ep. 93: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Are Your Personal Habits Holding You Back In Business?
Jan 05, 2022
Ep. 92: Yaw Okyere, CEO of Ava Estell, Talks Formulating + Launching A Brand To Solve His Wife’s Hyperpigmentation Concerns
Dec 29, 2021
Ep. 91: 2021 Reflections + 2022 Aspirations
Dec 22, 2021
[REWIND] Ep. 90: Mikey Moran, CEO of Private Label, Shares The Hair Business Blueprint
Dec 15, 2021
Ep. 89: Bianca Edwards Talks $5,000 Facials For Floyd Mayweather + Launching A Luxury Beauty Tools Line
Dec 08, 2021
Ep. 88: Celebrity MUA Christina Flach Shares The Pretty + Ugly Of Over 20 Years In Beauty
Dec 01, 2021
Ep. 87: Can We Be FRIENDS WITH BENEFIT$? {Announcement Inside}
Nov 24, 2021
Ep. 86: How Aleah Rae Helps Indie Beauty Brands Go From Confused To Confident About Facebook Ads
Nov 17, 2021
Ep. 85: Danny Tran, CEO of Highstoke Media, Shares The Million Dollar Marketing Blueprint
Nov 10, 2021
Ep. 84: How Yewande Masi Used Her Breakup As Inspiration To Create Ornami Skincare
Nov 03, 2021
[REWIND] Ep. 83: The Importance of Setting Boundaries In Your Business
Oct 27, 2021
[REWIND] Ep. 82: Do This Powerful Step Before Setting Your Goals
Oct 20, 2021
Ep. 81: Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks Shares 25 Years of Beauty Industry Insider Advice
Oct 13, 2021
Ep. 80: Tara Paton - Helping E-commerce Beauty Brands Consistently Have 5-Figure Months
Oct 06, 2021
Ep. 79: Atarah Styles - How The Plus Size STYLEmother Helps Full Figured CEOs Align Their Closets With Their Coins + Confidence
Sep 29, 2021
Ep. 78: Celebrate Consistency
Sep 22, 2021
[REWIND] Ep. 77: Part 1 - Merrell Hollis - From Sneaking Onto Video Shoot Sets To Successfully Navigating The Beauty Industry For Over 20+ Years
Sep 15, 2021
Ep. 76: Kisha Tyrrell - CEO of Enzuri Beauty Talks Holistic Skincare As She Preps For Her Fall Launch
Sep 08, 2021
Ep. 75: C. Alan Bennett- C. Alan Bennett Shares How He Beat Kidney Failure + Successfully Runs The Only Black Owned Beauty School In D.C.
Sep 01, 2021
Ep. 74: Nicky Posley - Nicky Posley Shares His Words Of Wisdom On Remaining Authentic + Mentally Tough After 24 Years In The Beauty Industry
Aug 25, 2021
Ep. 73: Jamie Stone - How Former Beauty PR + Marketing Pro Jamie Stone Is Bringing Her Insider Knowledge To The Masses
Aug 18, 2021
Ep. 72: Krystal Rae - Tossing In The Makeup Brushes + Helping Service Providers Strategically Scale Their Biz
Aug 11, 2021
Ep. 71: Nichole Wright - How Nichole Wright Is Creating A Conscious Beauty Brand + Generational Wealth
Aug 04, 2021
Ep. 70: The Power Of Building Relationships + Painting A Relatable Story w/ Mel The Barber
Jul 28, 2021
Ep. 69: Kindja Muongo, Co-Founder of Andjou Cosmetics, Shares How To Get Investors to Fund Your Beauty Brand Launch
Jul 21, 2021
Ep. 68: [REWIND] The Importance of Knowing Your Audience
Jul 14, 2021
Ep. 67: A Story About Fear...What Are You Afraid Of?
Jul 07, 2021
Ep. 66: The #1 Fan Of The Friends in Beauty Podcast, Zahra Dial, Interviews Me
Jun 30, 2021
Ep. 65: [REWIND] 5 Ways To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Jun 23, 2021
Ep. 64: Shalena Edwards - There’s A New Rich Girl In Town! Shalena Edwards, CEO of Rich in Color Cosmetics
Jun 16, 2021
Ep. 63: [REWIND] 5 Tips For Curing Comparison Syndrome
Jun 09, 2021
Ep. 62: Asare Prince - How Asare Prince Is Navigating The Beauty Industry In Accra, Ghana
Jun 02, 2021
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
Ep. 60: Kumiko Ming - How Kumiko Ming, Business Woman + Owner of House of Uni, Is Creating Multiple Streams Of Income
May 19, 2021
Ep. 59: Mikey Moran CEO of Private Label Extensions - How Mikey Moran Is Building A Fearless Private Label Beauty Empire
May 12, 2021
Ep. 58: The Friends in Beauty Podcast Turns 1 Years Old!
May 05, 2021
Ep. 57: Your Path To Success Isn't What You Think It Is...And That's Okay
Apr 28, 2021
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
Apr 21, 2021
Ep. 55: 7 Tips For Choosing A Coach
Apr 14, 2021
Ep. 54: [REWIND] How Brittany Rogers Discovered A Love For TV & Film & Stays Mentally Tough
Apr 07, 2021
Ep. 53: Storytime - I’m Living The Life That I’m Manifesting
Mar 31, 2021
[REWIND] Ep. 52: Brian Robinson - Push Through and Be Resilient
Mar 24, 2021
[REWIND] Ep. 51: Joelle Phillips - From Accidental D.I.Y to Viral Beauty Brand OMGLO Cosmetics
Mar 17, 2021
Ep. 50: How To Establish Yourself As An Authority In The Beauty Industry
Mar 10, 2021
Ep. 49: Part 2 - Nen10doe - From Navy to Nail Tech | How Nen10doe Found His Passion In The World Of Nails
Mar 03, 2021
Ep. 49: Part 1 - Nen10doe - From Navy to Nail Tech | How Nen10doe Found His Passion In The World Of Nails
Mar 03, 2021
Ep. 48: The Black Beauty Roster Summit Is Changing The Game!
Feb 24, 2021
Ep. 47: Alexandra Butler - From Engineer to Makeup Artist...How Alex Monetizes Her Influence, Knows Her Worth + Charges Accordingly
Feb 17, 2021
Ep. 46: Storytime - I Got Flewed Out To San Francisco
Feb 10, 2021
Ep. 45: Vanessa Marie - From Makeup Artist To Launch Strategist Helping Burnt Out 1-1 Coaches Transition To Group Coaching Model
Feb 03, 2021
Ep. 44: The Truth About Dating A Beautypreneur With David Daley
Jan 27, 2021
Ep. 43: The Easiest Way To Filter The Type Of Clients You Work With
Jan 20, 2021
Ep. 42: How To Boss Up In 2021!
Jan 13, 2021
Ep. 41: HAPPY NEW YEAR - A Message To You For Twenty-Twenty WON!
Jan 06, 2021
Ep. 40: Bobbie Riley - How Bobbie Riley’s Beauty University Is Creating A Unique Experience For Artists + Everyday Women
Dec 30, 2020
Ep. 39: 2020 Year In Review...Let’s Reflect
Dec 23, 2020
Ep. 38: A Chit-Chat With My Real Life #FriendinBeauty Xena Nevils
Dec 16, 2020
Ep. 37 - 5 Ways To Self-Motivate Yourself During Difficult Times
Dec 09, 2020
Ep. 36: Storytime - I Got Stood Up On A Photoshoot!
Dec 02, 2020
Ep. 35: 10 Beauty + Business Podcasts To Tune Into
Nov 25, 2020
Ep. 34: Montie Green- How Montie Green Is Creating A Velvet Wax and Beauty Empire
Nov 18, 2020
Ep. 33: 5 Tips For Curing Comparison Syndrome
Nov 11, 2020
Ep. 32: Derricka & Erricka- How The Traylor Twins Turned Their Trauma Into Beauty, Faith, & Resilience
Nov 04, 2020
Ep. 31: Dealing With Unsupportive Family & Friends
Oct 28, 2020
Ep. 30: Vee Kelly - How This Passive Income Expert Is Helping Women Simplify & Scale Their Brand
Oct 21, 2020
Ep. 29: Do This Powerful Step Before Setting Your Goals
Oct 14, 2020
Ep. 28: Jaya Bolden - How This Serial Entrepreneur Is Empowering A Queendom Of Female Bosses
Oct 07, 2020
Ep. 27: The Importance of Setting Boundaries In Your Business
Sep 30, 2020
Ep. 26: Sunni - How A Sunni Concept Is Bringing His Own Folding Chair To The Table
Sep 23, 2020
Ep. 25: 5 Ways To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Sep 16, 2020
Ep. 24: Monae Everett - How Monae Is Speaking Out About Inclusion In the Beauty Industry & Helping Beauty Pros To Get Out Of Their Own Way
Sep 09, 2020
Ep. 23: Hop On My Energy Bus - 10 Rules To Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team With Positive Energy
Sep 02, 2020
Ep. 22: Vivian Wynter - How 17 Years in the Beauty Industry Led to the Ultimate Pivot, Chef V’s Concierge
Aug 26, 2020
Ep. 21: *BONUS* - Dealing With Grief As A Creative
Aug 19, 2020
Ep. 20: Halle Deneen - From Being Cyberbullied to Agency Signed Model & Coach
Aug 19, 2020
Ep. 19: How To Stand Out In An Oversaturated Market
Aug 12, 2020
Ep. 18: Shavon Dotson - Finding Alignment Through Makeup and Mindset
Aug 05, 2020
Ep. 17: The Importance of Knowing Your Audience
Jul 29, 2020
Ep. 16: Story Time - How Friends in Beauty Was Created
Jul 22, 2020
Ep. 15: Antwon Maxwell - The Blue Check Tour
Jul 14, 2020
Ep. 14: 3 Tips for Writing Captivating Captions
Jul 08, 2020
Ep. 13: Matia Johnson - The Entrepreneurial Journey of Innovative Minds Media
Jun 30, 2020
Ep. 12: Knowing When to Pivot...Is It Worth It?
Jun 24, 2020
Ep. 11: Shawntia Jones - The Importance of Protecting Your Life and Brand
Jun 17, 2020
Ep. 10: Top 10 Resources That Keep My Business Running
Jun 10, 2020
Ep. 09: Joelle Phillips - From Accidental D.I.Y to Viral Beauty Brand OMGLO Cosmetics
Jun 03, 2020
Ep. 08: Story Time - Imitation Is NOT The Highest Form Of Flattery
May 27, 2020
Ep. 07: Brian Robinson - Push Through and Be Resilient
May 20, 2020
Ep. 06: Be. Do. Have - Get Your Mind Right!
May 13, 2020
Ep. 05: Part 2 - Merrell Hollis - From Sneaking Onto Video Shoot Sets To Successfully Navigating The Beauty Industry For Over 20+ Years
May 06, 2020
Ep04: Part 1 - Merrell Hollis - From Sneaking Onto Video Shoot Sets To Successfully Navigating The Beauty Industry For Over 20+ Years
May 06, 2020
Ep. 03: 5 Steps For Networking On Social Media
May 06, 2020
Ep. 02: How Brittany Rogers Discovered A Love For TV & Film & Stays Mentally Tough
May 06, 2020
Ep. 01: The Hero’s Journey - Meet Your Host
May 06, 2020