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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Ep. 256: From Esthetician to CEO: Building A Beauty Empire + Community For Pros - Sylvia Brownlee	05 Feb 2025	01:01:39
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Sylvia Brownlee to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Sylvia is a seasoned Esthetician and skincare expert with over 29 years of hands-on experience transforming both skin and lives! As the CEO and Founder of her own skincare line, Skin by Brownlee & Co., Sylvia specializes in helping people reclaim confidence, particularly those struggling with acne, through effective skincare, hyperpigmentation, and signs of aging. Recently, Sylvia celebrated the grand opening of a new Skin by Brownlee & Co. headquarters and Lessons Suites & Studios, a beauty coworking space located within the HQ aimed at empowering local professionals. Sylvia launched Lessons Suites & Studios to provide aspiring beauty professionals with the community, support, and guidance she wished she had when she first started. During our chat Sylvia shares her journey as an Esthetician and business owner, how Skin by Brownlee & Co., became the Official Skincare Sponsor for Cincinnati Ben-Gals, the importance of representation in skincare marketing, thoughts on Target’s DEI reversal, all about the Toned Collection, essential skincare must haves as our skin matures, and so much more. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com JOIN US ON THE WATER BREAK RETREAT - BALI \| JULY 6-12, 2025 https://www.bit.ly/FIBWaterBreakRetreat GET A PEEK INSIDE OF BEAUTYPRO FUNNELS HERE https://www.getbeautyprofunnels.com/friends GET BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES - Tell Them Friends in Beauty Sent You https://kickstartaccountinginc.com JOIN US INSIDE OF THE TRAILBLAZERS CLUB https://bit.ly/FIBTrailblazersClub ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/advertise LEARN HOW TO RECORD + EDIT A PODCAST IN 7 DAYS OR LESS: https://bit.ly/DIYPodcasterCourse FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Additional Resources: MUST HAVE BEAUTY, PODCASTING, CONTENT CREATION TOOLS, AND BOOKS https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson LEARN A NEW SKILL Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q SAVE 10% ON MENTED COSMETICS (I’M SHADE D10) Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: https://www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Skin by Brownlee & Co., (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/skinbybrownleeandco Skin by Brownlee & Co., (Website) - https://www.skinbybrownleeandco.com/ Friends in Beauty (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - https://bit.ly/FIBTube Akua Robinson (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/akuarobinson Akua Robinson (Website) - https://www.akuarobinson.com NOTE: I am a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of Friends in Beauty, LLC, Akua Robinson Artistry, LLC and/or Akua Robinson.
	Ep. 255: The Life of A Hair Stylist: Balancing Beauty, Wellness, and Lifestyle - Erika Evans	29 Jan 2025	01:44:54
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Erika Evans to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Over 25 years of experience in the beauty and wellness industry led Erika (EJE) to have worked with a range of everyday women, and executives, celebrities and models. After seeing chemical damage, stressed and over processed hair, to thinning hair and hair loss, EJE noticed clients were losing self-confidence. She found that women's wellness in general was lacking due to work demands, schedules and raising families. These challenges resulted in the consumption of more fast and processed foods, prescription medications and little to no exercise. EJE has a system to help women, even a few men achieve overall wellness, a balanced lifestyle. The EJE Lifestyle Blueprint. Curated in 2010, The EJE Lifestyle Blueprint, is a uniquely planned approach through applied techniques of compiled research and formulations, using natural ingredients to improve and cure the damaging effects of unhealthy hair, skin and body. Each plan is customized to the individual needs of each client and is tracked in a HAIRPORT, a fancy version of a passport to keep up with your hair and wellness journey! During our chat Erika shared how she supports her clients who have been diagnosed with cancer, her opinion on cosmetic licensing for wig stylists, how to have hard conversations with your clients, what it’s like going from salon to salon suite, old school practices in a modern world and so much more. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com JOIN US ON THE WATER BREAK RETREAT - BALI \| JULY 6-12, 2025 https://www.bit.ly/FIBWaterBreakRetreat GET A PEEK INSIDE OF BEAUTYPRO FUNNELS HERE https://www.getbeautyprofunnels.com/friends GET BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES - Tell Them Friends in Beauty Sent You https://kickstartaccountinginc.com JOIN US INSIDE OF THE TRAILBLAZERS CLUB https://bit.ly/FIBTrailblazersClub ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/advertise LEARN HOW TO RECORD + EDIT A PODCAST IN 7 DAYS OR LESS: https://bit.ly/DIYPodcasterCourse FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Additional Resources: MUST HAVE BEAUTY, PODCASTING, CONTENT CREATION TOOLS, AND BOOKS https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson LEARN A NEW SKILL Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q SAVE 10% ON MENTED COSMETICS (I’M SHADE D10) Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: https://www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Erika Evans (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/ejeintlhair Friends in Beauty (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - https://bit.ly/FIBTube Akua Robinson (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/akuarobinson Akua Robinson (Website) - https://www.akuarobinson.com NOTE: I am a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of Friends in Beauty, LLC, Akua Robinson Artistry, LLC and/or Akua Robinson.
	Ep. 246: Sephora Gate: Why the Sephora Squad Has Everyone Talking + Tips to Get Chosen Next Year!	29 Nov 2024	00:47:24
🚨 The Sephora Squad Debacle: What Happened? 🚨 On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I’m diving into the drama surrounding the Sephora Squad 2024 selections! 😳 Many people were left confused and disappointed by the picks this year, and I’m sharing my honest thoughts about the selection process, what might have gone wrong, and actionable tips for anyone thinking about applying next time. 💡 Let’s keep it real—these opportunities can be game-changers, but there’s always room to learn and strategize better. Whether you’re curious about how the process works or you’re ready to shoot your shot again, this episode has you covered. 🎯 ✨ What do YOU think about the Sephora Squad selections? Let’s chat in the comments! I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences. 👇 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more beauty industry insights, tips, and juicy discussions like this one! Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com JOIN US ON THE WATER BREAK RETREAT - BALI \| JULY 6-12, 2025 https://www.bit.ly/FIBWaterBreakRetreat GET A PEEK INSIDE OF BEAUTYPRO FUNNELS HERE https://www.getbeautyprofunnels.com/friends GET BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES - Tell Them Friends in Beauty Sent You https://kickstartaccountinginc.com JOIN US INSIDE OF THE TRAILBLAZERS CLUB https://bit.ly/FIBTrailblazersClub ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/advertise LEARN HOW TO RECORD + EDIT A PODCAST IN 7 DAYS OR LESS: https://bit.ly/DIYPodcasterCourse FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Additional Resources: MUST HAVE BEAUTY, PODCASTING, CONTENT CREATION TOOLS, AND BOOKS https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson LEARN A NEW SKILL Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q SAVE 10% ON MENTED COSMETICS (I’M SHADE D10) Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: https://www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Friends in Beauty (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - https://bit.ly/FIBTube Akua Robinson (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/akuarobinson Akua Robinson (Website) - https://www.akuarobinson.com NOTE: I am a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of Friends in Beauty, LLC, Akua Robinson Artistry, LLC and/or Akua Robinson. Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: While all persons associated directly or indirectly with this site and video use their best efforts in preparing the content, there is no express or implied representations or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content of the videos, including any content, links or resources shared, including those by third parties. Furthermore, all parties specifically disclaim any and all express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
	Ep. 156: Tea Time With Akua - Law Roach Retirement	22 Mar 2023	00:26:09
In 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 us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Bus Trip To The Makeup Show NYC - SAVE YOUR SPOT → bit.ly/FIBBusTrip Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 155: How Leslie Roberson, Creator Of The Black Beauty Collective, Is Curating A Space For Black Beauty Brands To Succeed & Scale	15 Mar 2023	01:15:05
On 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 this critically underserved community for brands within the Collective, the BBC is a unique platform in which they receive bespoke sales, marketing and PR support to scale their businesses. Locations are slated to open first in Chicago, with subsequent locations in Houston, Washington DC, and Atlanta. Leslie is passionate about creating opportunities for black entrepreneurs in the hair + beauty industry. Leslie's goal is to leverage her 15 years of corporate experience and her modeling connections to open doors for other black businesses. I had such an amazing time talking to Leslie. The way that she is providing a platform and resources for black owned brands to succeed in business is truly admirable and I can’t wait for you to hear all about it! In this interview Leslie shares: -What inspired her to create the Black Beauty Collective -How her corporate background helps her in her business -All about her upcoming store launch in Chicago in early April -The amazing benefits that brands receive by being apart of the Black Beauty Collective -Her thoughts on why black people spend the most on beauty -Plans for expansion -How she balances all of the moving parts of her life + business -And so much more I absolutely loved my conversation with Leslie and I’m so excited for everything she has coming up and the impact this will have on black owned beauty brands. Let’s go ahead and jump into this chat with Leslie and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -The Black Beauty Collective -Germaine Bolds-Leftridge Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Black Beauty Collective (Instagram) - @blkbeautycollective Black Beauty Collective (Website) - www.blkbeautycollective.com Leslie Roberson (Instagram) -@theleslieroberson Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 154: Taylar Colyar, CEO + Founder of Sip Shop Eat Shares How She Curated Experiences For Small Businesses To Network + Gain Visibility	08 Mar 2023	01:23:51
On 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 gain visibility they often yearn for – it’s a community for small brands to connect, share, promote and network with like-minded entrepreneurs! Sip Shop Eat! is an experiential platform designed to gather, connect and discover all the best food, beauty, style and drinks through IRL and virtual experiences. The platform collaborates and empowers unique indie-brands to bring consumers a world of new products and experiences to enjoy. All the brands featured at Sip Shop Eat! pop-up events are carefully curated to bring a collection of the best online and retail life experiences. I had such a wonderful time talking to Taylar about her entrepreneurship journey and the success of her transformative events. In this interview Taylar shares: -The experiences that inspired her to create Sip Shop Eat -How her events have grown exponentially over the years -The vibe + experience you should expect as a vendor + attendee of Sip Shop Eat -What consumers can do to support small businesses -How she manages the expectations of her vendors -The process for planning multiple events simultaneously -Several ways that you can profit from hosting events -All about her upcoming Sip Shop Eat events in ATL, NY, and LA + how she’s highlighting women owned businesses It’s time to take some notes. If you host events or have ever thought about hosting events then this interview is for you. Taylar lays it all out. Let’s go ahead and jump into this education & informative interview and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Podcast - How I Built This -Sip Shop Eat - Click Here To Purchase Tickets or To Become A Vendor Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Sip Shop Eat (Instagram) - @sipshopeat Sip Shop Eat (Website) - www.sipshopeat.com Taylar (Instagram) -@_queenteee Taylar (YouTube) - @queenteeee Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 153: Networking Dos & Don’ts	01 Mar 2023	00:25:08
In 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 follow and common mistakes to avoid when networking so that you feel more confident the next time you step out. This is an episode you have to share with a friend. Let’s get it!! Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Friends in Beauty Networking Mixer - FREE RSVP —> bit.ly/FIBMixer -Bus Trip To The Makeup Show NYC - SAVE YOUR SPOT → bit.ly/FIBBusTrip Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 152: Manifestations Manifesting…Connections Connecting	22 Feb 2023	00:30:07
In 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. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Friends in Beauty Networking Mixer - FREE RSVP —> bit.ly/FIBMixer -Bus Trip To The Makeup Show NYC - SAVE YOUR SPOT → bit.ly/FIBBusTrip Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 151: Stephanie Laflora, CEO + Co-Founder Of Crownhunt, Developed A Platform To Educate Hair Stylists On Textured + Curly Hair	15 Feb 2023	01:09:53
On 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 life easier for people with curly hair while helping under-resourced entrepreneurs thrive. Alongside her business partner and long time friend, Ryan Holdeman, Stephanie has spent the last decade building multi-sided platforms and working with partners to develop new business models using her background in data-driven product development and strategy. To that end, Crownhunt is a digital marketplace for textured hair, built to help existing hair entrepreneurs reach the 65% of the population with textured hair and to get their products, services, and education to the right people, more effectively. While Stephanie is a seriously driven entrepreneur, she’s also a troublemaker at heart and serious about having fun. When she’s not building her start up, she’s often mentoring other aspiring women entrepreneurs by showing them that life is one big adventure worth betting on. I absolutely enjoyed my conversation with Stephanie and I’m so excited for what Crownhunt is doing for the beauty industry. In this interview Stephanie shares: -What it’s like being a woman in tech -The experiences that led her to create Crownhunt -The lack of education stylist receive in cosmetology school on texture hair -How Crownhunt is educating existing hair entrepreneurs -What is was like quitting her job while pregnant during the pandemic -Tips on pitching to investors to get them to be generous with the coins -The benefits of crowdfunding as a financial resource for business -The national conversation around textured hair and so much more I’m so excited for you to hear this conversation and for my Friends in Beauty who are stylists to really tap into what Crownhunt is providing. It’s definitely a game changer and there are so many other things rolling out in the future that you should keep an eye out for. Let’s go ahead and jump into this chat with Stephanie and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Crownhunt -OCEAN Accelerator -Venture Deals (Book) Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Crownhunt (Instagram) - @crownhunt Crownhunt (Website) - www.crownhunt.io Stephanie Laflora (Instagram) -@stephanielaflora Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 150: Jane Harris, CEO Of The Virgin Hair Fantasy, Shares Why Her Perucas Are A Confidence Booster For Busy Moms + Women	08 Feb 2023	01:23:35
On 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 children. I had such a fun time chatting it up with Jane. I don’t know much about hair or hair brands but I do know about the Virgin Hair Fantasy and I learned so much and got lots of my questions about weaves & wigs that I’ve always had answered during our conversation. In this interview Jane shares: -How she got into the hair industry -Thoughts on the hair industry being over-saturated -If brand owners should consider the private label option -How she found her hair vendor -Top 3 tips for starting a hair brand + startup costs -Misconceptions about people who wear wigs -Pros and cons of being the face of the brand -And wait until you see what happened when I asked Jane, how quick can a busy mom throw on a wig….I love it here on the friends in Beauty Podcast Let’s go ahead and jump into this fun conversation with Jane and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -The Virgin Hair Fantasy -Odd By Monica -Canva -Chat GPT Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: The Virgin Hair Fantasy (Instagram) - @thevirginhairfantasy The Virgin Hair Fantasy (Website) - www.thevirginhairfantasy.com Jane Harris (Instagram) -@thejaneharris Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 149: Wahne Tubman, CEO of Soul Balm Sisters, Shares How She’s Creating Sisterhood Through The Power Of Wellness	01 Feb 2023	01:20:07
On 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 hardworking woman. As the daughter of a diplomat and native origins from Liberia, Wahne had traveled the world transcending multiple cultural and language barriers, always finding a way to build rapport with others. It's her kindness, innovative mind and renaissance nature that allowed her to previously build a 6 figure mobile app company in Ghana, serve as Director of Digital and Consumer Engagement at Unilever and speak most recently at the Hudson Yards 2022 Fairly Even Expo. I had such a great time chatting with Wahne and she has some awesome + realistic advice for beautypreneurs. In this interview Wahne shares: -What life was like as a child of a diplomat -All about her background in tech as well as working e-commerce for Shea Moisture -Why she decided to launch her own wellness brand -What goes into sourcing ingredients and managing the growth of Soul Balm Sisters -Why it’s important for women to invest in their wellness -The sisterhood that she’s creating with her products -Her relationship with wellness + self-care prior to launching Soul Balm Sisters and so much more I can’t wait to get my hands on some Soul Balm Sister products and slip into my own self-care wonderland. Wahne was even kind enough to give the Friends in Beauty audience a special code for 15% so stay tuned for that. Let’s go ahead and jump into this amazing conversation with Wahne and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Klaviyo -Formula Botanica Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Soul Balm Sisters (Instagram) - @soulbalmsisters Soul Balm Sister (Website) - www.soulbalmsisters.com Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 148: Jewels Jones Shares How She Helps Beauty Pros Diversify Their Income To Become Confident + Successful Business Leaders	25 Jan 2023	01:15:25
On 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 providers in the Beauty Industry become confident and successful business leaders. I had such a wonderful time talking to Jewels and I learned so much! In this interview shares: -Why she chose to pivot to coaching after 10 years behind the chair -Tips for transitioning out of your job -How to diversify your income -Tips for successful email marketing -How to curate your ideal client -Tips for getting more clientele -How she helps her coaching clients achieve success -And so much more Time to take some notes friends and listen closely or more than once because Jewels definitely dropped some jewels. She shared lots of actionable steps that you can start implementing in your business right now. I’m so grateful for her! Let’s go ahead and jump into this amazing conversation with Jewels and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -EASE Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Jewels Jones (Instagram) - @jewelsdroppingjewels Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 147: Sam Fine Shares Words Of Wisdom + Clarity For Artists Globally After 30+ Years In The Beauty Industry	18 Jan 2023	01:37:36
On 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 their unique beauty by using colors and shades that would best complement their complexions. But most importantly he helped them eliminate their doubts and apprehension about applying makeup so that they too could achieve dazzling results. Sam’s talent and determination has taken him far from the makeup counter, making him one of today’s most sought after makeup artists. His work has appeared on the covers and pages of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Essence, Vibe and Marie Claire and was chosen as the first African - American spokesperson for Revlon and Covergirl Cosmetics. His work has been and continues to be seen on some of your favorite celebrities such as Queen Latifah, Kerry Washington, Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson and supermodels Tyra Banks, Iman and Naomi Campbell. But it was the experiences from his formative years selling makeup that inspired him to write his first book, Fine Beauty: Beauty Basics and Beyond for African - American women, a how-to guide that highlights his many accomplishments. As follow-up to his best-selling book, Fine Beauty, Sam introduced his first instructional DVD, Fine: The Basics of Beauty. With over 30 years in the industry Sam continues to be persistent about carving his own path as the Global Makeup Ambassador for Fashion Fair Cosmetics. Words really can’t express how much of an honor it was to sit and have this conversation with THE Sam Fine. I had tears of emotional gratitude after this interview because it was just so surreal & such a full circle moment for me. I had such a great time chatting with him. In this interview Sam shares: -A glimpse of his 30+ years in the beauty industry + how he developed his aesthetic -The real behind being a celebrity artist -How to be honest with your clients + manage their expectations -The importance of building + maintaining relationships -His dream client -What’s it’s like working with Fashion Fair -How he stays mentally tough -2 major skills beauty pros are lacking to be successful -Answers questions from the Friends in Beauty community + so much more Y’all, Sam laid it all out for us. If ever you were seeking validation that you are on the right path. This interview is for you. If you ever needed reassurance that your hard work is not in vain…the interview is for you. If you just need a pick-me up…this is for you. I’m so grateful to Sam for his honesty & transparency as I know that his words will resonate & impact so many people. Please share this episode with another Friend in Beauty + leave a comment to share your takeaways from this chat. Let’s go ahead and jump into this amazing conversation with Sam Fine & if you prefer to watch our gorgeous faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -The Makeup Show -IMATS -Fine Beauty Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Sam Fine (Instagram) - @iamsamfine Sam Fine (Website) - www.samfine.com Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 245: Inner Transformation For Outer Success: How To Be A Top Makeup Artist - Sonia Rodriguez	20 Nov 2024	01:28:24
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome my former Coach, Sonia Rodriguez to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Sonia is a celebrity Makeup Artist with 24 years of experience in the beauty industry. As Key Makeup Artist for shows on Comedy Central and E!, her work has also been featured on stations like NBC and Bravo. Sonia has worked with notable personalities such as Bethenny Frankel, the Jonas Brothers, and Joey King, making her a trusted expert in the field. Beyond her work in television and with celebrities, Sonia has built a thriving bridal business known for her unique high-ticket bridal packages and a signature methodology that has empowered her team of artists to deliver exceptional results. Her bridal expertise has transformed wedding days into luxurious, unforgettable experiences. Sonia was the Founder of the Beauty Mastermind, where her proven strategies have empowered makeup artists to transform side hustles into six-figure businesses. Now, she works as a consultant and has developed the 360° Vision System—a transformative approach that helps service-based business owners package their expertise, create unforgettable experiential events, and achieve exponential growth in their sales. Sonia will be coming to share her expertise inside of the Friends in Beauty - Trailblazers Club on Wednesday, December 4th. So if you’ve been looking to go full-time in your beauty business you’re in for a treat. Sonia will be walking you through how to do just that! In the meantime, enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com GET A PEEK INSIDE OF BEAUTYPRO FUNNELS HERE https://www.getbeautyprofunnels.com/friends GET BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES - Tell Them Friends in Beauty Sent You https://kickstartaccountinginc.com JOIN US INSIDE OF THE TRAILBLAZERS CLUB https://bit.ly/FIBTrailblazersClub ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/advertise LEARN HOW TO RECORD + EDIT A PODCAST IN 7 DAYS OR LESS: https://bit.ly/DIYPodcasterCourse FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Additional Resources: MUST HAVE BEAUTY, PODCASTING, CONTENT CREATION TOOLS, AND BOOKS https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson LEARN A NEW SKILL Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q SAVE 10% ON MENTED COSMETICS (I’M SHADE D10) Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: https://www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Sonia (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/officialsoniarodriguez Friends in Beauty (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - https://bit.ly/FIBTube Akua Robinson (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/akuarobinson Akua Robinson (Website) - https://www.akuarobinson.com NOTE: I am a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of Friends in Beauty, LLC, Akua Robinson Artistry, LLC and/or Akua Robinson.
	Ep. 146: Personal Identity Crisis	11 Jan 2023	00:19:08
In 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’ve only done what’s comfortable to change. This is a little glimpse of the thoughts that I have. Let me know if you can relate to the topic. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Friends in Beauty Networking Mixer \| Click HERE To RSVP For Free -Kenesha Coleman - The Beauty CPA -Atomic Habits - Click here to purchase Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 145: The Category Is…IMPLEMENTATION	04 Jan 2023	00:21:24
Happy 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. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Friends in Beauty Networking Mixer \| Click HERE To RSVP For Free -Ronne Brown Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 144: Seda Bilginer, Co-Founder of Esas Beauty, Shares How To Stop Micro-Dosing Toxins & Adopt An All Natural Approach To Beauty	28 Dec 2022	01:03:41
On 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 benefits without compromising the health of the people who use them, the health of the people that make them and Mother Nature. But at the core of what this brand is, it’s simply just love. Their love for wanting better things for all of us. Seda is determined to disrupt the beauty sector by improving upon antiquated industry norms. Inspired by her parents' work ethic and her grandparents’ love of all natural things, Seda knew from the start that she was destined to create organic products essential to wellness. Seda pursued a degree in Chemistry with a minor in Math before starting to work in the corporate beauty sector, first in skincare formulation and then at a leading fragrance and flavor corporation, Givaudan, for over 15 years. Her experiences are diverse and include laboratory, product development, and account management in both fine fragrance and consumer products. She managed a Fortune 500 company and leader in bath and body care, to become one of the company’s largest accounts. A proven leader herself, Seda is ready to evolve and transform the beauty industry into a modern and healthier era. I had such a wonderful time chatting with Seda. I don’t know much about the world of fragrance aside from my faves but when I tell you Seda laid it all out for me…I was even ready to blow my candle out that I had burning after learning so much from her about the toxins that we are exposed to on a daily basis without even realizing it. In this interview Seda shares: -Some of her experience working with a leading fragrance corporation for 15yrs -The inspiration behind Esas Beauty -How candle smoke is the new second hand smoke + the thousands of toxins we’re exposed to daily with fragrance alone -How the people who make traditional fragrance products are getting sick from the production -The fun product development process as well as supply chain challenges & solutions -How her and Amanda’s cultural backgrounds are expressed throughout the brand -Why big brands choose not to go the natural/organic route -And so much more Get ready to have your mind blown! I’m so grateful to Seda for being so open and transparent with us on the podcast. I really learned so much. If you’re interested in adopting a more all-natural approach to beauty then definitely check out Esas Beauty. Let’s go ahead and jump into this amazing conversation with Seda and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Esas Beauty -Asana Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Esas Beauty (Instagram) - @esasnyc Esas Beauty (Website) - www.esasnyc.com Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 143: [REWIND] Do This Powerful Step Before Setting Your Goals	21 Dec 2022	00:15:19
Today 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 ahead, coming up with your offers, and creating the strategy behind executing your goals. In this episode, I share my love for setting goals and breaks down the powerful step that you must do before setting your goals that has completely transformed the way that I approach my business. Share this episode with your other #FriendsinBeauty, family and friends who can benefit from the information and comment on the designated post for this episode on Instagram, @friendsinbeauty, if you’d like Akua to host a goal setting session for the Friends in Beauty community. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. Additional Resources: -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: Join our Facebook community If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Friends in Beauty (Instagram,Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com #FriendsinBeauty #FIBPodcast
	Ep. 142: How Jake Rosenberg, Founder Of Krete, Created Effective 30-Second Skincare For Men’s Unique Skin Care Needs	14 Dec 2022	01:05:53
On 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 found were either impractical, marketed to women, or didn’t address his needs. From there, he learned every aspect of an e-commerce skincare business, product development, supply-chain management, and digital marketing to build a brand with performance at the core and with a simplistic design that would appeal to the modern man. Driven by the principle that everything they make should take less than 30 seconds to use, Krete quickly became profitable with only its flagship Hydrating Facial Serum. It now continues to innovate for its community, launching new products and integrating novel technologies into its male customer experience. I had such a wonderful time talking to Jake. He’s the first skincare brand catered to men that I’ve had on the show so I was really excited to meet him and learn all about Krete. With all of his experience in different sectors of business he was able to provide some amazing insight on what it takes to successfully operate a brand. In this interview Jake shares: -The story behind what inspired him to create Krete -The process of creating powerful messaging and marketing for the brand -What men really want from their skincare routines -The importance of supply chain management -The opportunities that are available within men’s skincare -Tips for successful product development -If he would ever use AI to market Krete -What next for the brand and so much more! If you’re tired of your man dipping into your skincare products or if you’re a man looking for a 30 second skincare routine that’s effective then you’ll definitely want to check out Krete. Let’s go ahead and jump into this chat with Jake and if you prefer to watch the interview, which I totally recommend, then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy! Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Google -YouTube -Krete Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Krete (Instagram) - @krete.club Krete (Website) - www.krete.club Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 141: Stick With It Until It Sticks	07 Dec 2022	00:28:30
Today 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 share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Pinky Cole -Slutty Vegan -Love & Marriage DC -JAG Co. Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 140: How Jasmine Jones Is Helping Booked + Busy Bridal Beauty Pros Expand With Streamlined Automation	30 Nov 2022	01:00:27
On 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 bridal hair stylists and makeup artists to her 100% mobile bridal beauty agency that focuses on natural beauty, diversity and inclusion and celebrating all types of love. After meeting with other bridal beauty professionals, wedding planners and photographers who would inquire about coffee dates to chat business and expansion she realized that branching off into the coaching field was the best next step where she educates on topics around sustainability, systems & automation and strategic relationship based marketing that now allows her private coaching clients to expand their team and revamp their backend systems to protect their time, income and energy as they continue to grow their brand. I had such a great time chatting with Jasmine. I didn’t even want to let her go! I must say I really love how this podcast and social media has been connecting me to so many amazing people that I can share with you. In this interview Jasmine shares: -Why she loves bridal & what led her to create her own bridal team -What it’s like having to hire and fire people as the boss -How to protect your energy as a creative -The biggest mistake bridal artist make with their inquiry form -How to grow your business in phases -How to stand out as a bridal artist -Rates and so much more Take out a pen and paper, take notes on your phone…whatever you have to do for this one because Jasmine dropped lots of gems. Let’s go ahead and jump into this amazing conversation with Jasmine and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Beauty And The Network Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Jasmine Jones (Instagram) - @beautyandthenetwork Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 139: How Camille Calvet Combined Her SFX Expertise + The Healing Power Of Silicone To Create SilcSkin To Fight Wrinkles	23 Nov 2022	00:56:00
On 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 masks they wore, simultaneously, her doctor gave her a silicone patch to heal a scar and, in her words, “It just clicked!” In 1999 she went on to develop & create SilcSkin, a world leader in non-invasive wrinkle treatment. SilcSkin products are specifically designed to hydrate and smooth your skin particularly on wrinkle prone areas such as the brow, around the eyes, around the mouth, the neck and the chest. The décolleté pad (for chest wrinkles) can also be used on the stomach and butt area. SilcSkin has become the best selling wrinkle treatment pads in the world and shows no signs of slowing down. I had a lovely time chatting with Camille and learning all about SilcSkin. In this interview Camille shares: -Her early beginnings as a Special Effects Makeup Artist -The cool projects that she’s worked on that led to Emmy Awards -The most disturbing character makeup she’s ever done -The amazing story behind the idea for SilcSkin -The development of the brand along with it’s success + challenges -What sets SilcSkin apart from other similar products on the market -What’s next for herself + SilcSkin and so much more If you are a SFX artist you will love this episode. If you or someone you know have been looking for a wrinkle treatment or preventative care for wrinkles tap in because Camille’s got you covered. She essentially took her knowledge of prosthetics paired with the healing power of silicone and made something extremely innovative and it’s so fascinating. Let’s go ahead and jump into this chat with Camille and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -SilcSkin -Star Trek -The Cell -Face Off -Michael Westmore Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: SilcSkin (Instagram) - @silcskin SilcSkin (Website) - www.silcskin.com Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 138: Johanne Joseph, CEO Of J’Organic Solutions, Turned Her Natural Hair Trauma Into A Successful All-Natural Brand	16 Nov 2022	01:09:18
On 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 for Joanne to become a doctor, lawyer, or engineer. But it was her painful personal experience during her teenage years that shaped who she would become. Johanne recalls her hair being “a problem“, no one wanted to “Deal with“. She recalls the very existence of her kinky, natural hair caused her to experience significant feelings of inadequacy and emotional trauma. Later, Johanne immigrated to the United States and took matters into their own hands. At the age of 16 , she realized she simply cannot allow people to continue to abuse her hair. She turned her pain into a successful career as a master beautician and in 2016, launched her all-natural brand, J’Organic Solutions, with ingredients that ensure coily hair gets the love it deserves. She is also the only black woman to own a beauty manufacturing facility in Florida where she employs 6 people to run the manufacturing of her 36 products. It’s giving BOSS! I had such a great time chatting with Johanne and learning the history behind J’Organic Solutions. In this interview Johanne shares: -Her first introduction to entrepreneurship (wait until you hear this story) -The traumatizing experiences she had as a child with people trying to manage her natural hair -How she developed J’Organic Solutions from scratch -How she expanded her warehouse to keep up with the demand of products -How she deals with strangers wanting to touch her thick, beautiful natural hair -The importance of being mentally tough in business -Dealing with depression as an entrepreneur -What’s next for the brand and so much more I’m so happy that Johanne shared her story so openly with us on the Friends in Beaut Podcast. I know that it’s one that many people can relate to and Johanne has created a solution. Let’s go ahead and jump into this chat with Johanne & if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -J’Organic Solutions -J’Organic Kids Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: J’Organic Solutions (Instagram) - @j_organicsolutions J’Organic Solutions (Website) - www.jorganicsolutions.com Johanne Joseph (Instagram) - @johannejoseph_ Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 137: Shannon Erley, CEO of Pomp, Created A Digital Platform That Helps Consumers Get Personalized Skincare Recommendations	09 Nov 2022	00:47:45
Ep. 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 right skincare regimen. "Shannon has worked in the skincare and beauty industry for years and was personally struggling with adult hormonal acne. It wasn’t until she started working with a licensed esthetician that recommended a good at-home skincare routine was when her skin started to improve. With so many people getting skincare recommendations elsewhere, she wanted to highlight the importance of estheticians, who have gone to school and trained for over 600+ hours, and have estheticians be at the forefront of making better skincare recommendations. She built Pomp, a technology platform for estheticians to integrate into their businesses to make better recommendations for new and existing clients." Anytime that I see beauty & technology integrating it gets me so excited. I had such a great time chatting with Shannon and learning all about Pomp. In this interview Shannon shares: -Her personal story with adult acne that sparked the idea for Pomp -The process of research & development prior to launching -How the Pomp platforms works -Tips for starting a successful beauty startup -Why you shouldn’t buy skincare products from Amazon -How Estheticians can use Pomp to better serve their clients -And so much more If you or someone you know have been struggling with finding the proper skincare products for your skin type that actually work….you may want to check out Pomp. Let’s go ahead and jump into this chat with Shannon and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Pomp Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Pomp (Instagram) - @pomp_beauty Pomp (Website) - www.pompbeauty.com Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 244: Mastering Bold Hair Trends: Textured Hair, Vivids & Wig Styling for Venus Williams - Brendnetta Ashley	13 Nov 2024	01:06:36
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Brendnetta Ashley to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Brendnetta is a part of the Schwarzkopf Digital Artistic Team and specializes in textured hair, vivids, braids, and balayage. She has been working professionally in the industry for over 17 years and has been featured in outlets such as Vogue, Elle, Oprah Daily, People Magazine, and more. For the Up Your Hair Game Campaign, Brendnetta colored and styled two separate wigs for gold medal winning athlete, Venus Williams, the "Blonde Bombshell" and the "Lived-In Brunette". During our chat we talked about what it was like working with Venus Williams, her process for preparing for the photoshoot with Venus, her role on the Schwarzkopf Digital Artistic Team, working in a salon with non-celebrity clientele, being an educator and so much more. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com GET A PEEK INSIDE OF BEAUTYPRO FUNNELS HERE https://www.getbeautyprofunnels.com/friends GET BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES - Tell Them Friends in Beauty Sent You https://kickstartaccountinginc.com ENROLLMENT OPEN - TRAILBLAZERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP https://bit.ly/FIBTrailblazersClub ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/advertise LEARN HOW TO RECORD + EDIT A PODCAST IN 7 DAYS OR LESS: https://bit.ly/DIYPodcasterCourse FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Additional Resources: MUST HAVE BEAUTY, PODCASTING, CONTENT CREATION TOOLS, AND BOOKS https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson LEARN A NEW SKILL Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q SAVE 10% ON MENTED COSMETICS (I’M SHADE D10) Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: https://www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Brendnetta (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/edgybgirl Friends in Beauty (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - https://bit.ly/FIBTube Akua Robinson (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/akuarobinson Akua Robinson (Website) - https://www.akuarobinson.com NOTE: I am a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved.
	Ep. 136: How Cherlyn Carby, CEO of Skylar J’s LushUs Kids, Is Bringing Organic Hair Care Solutions For Kids To The Marketplace	02 Nov 2022	01:05:05
On 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 that would help with this condition. Cherlyn decided to create her own product line, which would offer other working moms the option of selecting a brand formulated for children that included natural and organic ingredients without the harsh chemicals to address skin psoriasis and eczema. Within six months, Cherlyn created a product line and built a team that would contribute to bringing LushUs Kids to the marketplace. Skylar J's LushUs Kids mission is to always provide quality products that produce results. I had such a great conversation with Cherlyn and I learned so much about the market for natural hair care for kids. In this interview Cherlyn shares: -Her 1st introduction to entrepreneurship growing up Jamerican -What inspired her to launch LushUs Kids -A glimpse into what production looks like behind the scenes -Why it was important that LushUs Kids had intentional natural ingredients -Her natural hair journey and thoughts on chemically processings kids hair -How she balances her 9-5 and running the brand -What’s next for LushUs Kids & more If you or someone you know have been having a difficult time finding all natural hair care products for your children then definitely tune in because you may want to give LushUs Kids a try. Let’s go ahead and jump into this chat with Cherlyn and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -LushUs Kids -New Voices Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: LushUs Kids (Instagram) - @lushuskids LushUs Kids (Website) - www.lushuskids.com Cherlyn Carby (IG) - @cherlyncarby Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 135: How Schenika Quattlebaum’s Past Abusive Relationship Fueled The Launch Of Her Empire, Natalia Me-gan Beauty	26 Oct 2022	00:58:10
On 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 growing line of beauty products is now available at mega-retailer Walmart’s online store. To date, Schenika has been featured on Fox 5 DC, Good Day Philly, Essence Magazine, BET.com, and many more. This past March, Schenika was an award recipient of the She Is Awards presented by Radio One/Urban One, where she was given the “She Is Monumental” award. One of the biggest honors to date, Schenika was featured in the July 2022 Issue of Entrepreneurs Herald magazine, as one of the “Top 30 Women Entrepreneurs to Take Inspiration From in 2022.” What a phenomenal woman! I had a great time chatting with Schenika and I’m so grateful to her for being so open in sharing her story with us. In this interview Schenika shares: -Her relationship with beauty prior to launching Natalia Me-gan Beauty -How her past abusive relationship brought her to this present moment -The process for launching Natalia Me-gan Beauty -The inside scoop on what goes into product development -How her brand landed on Walmart online and what goes into such a monumental decision -Some exciting news for what’s next for her and the brand -And so many transformational gems in between Schenika has learned that there’s so much power in sharing your story and continues to empower domestic violence survivors globally. If you or anyone that you know have been in an abusive relationship then send them this interview so that they know that they can survive the situation they’re in. Let’s go ahead and jump into this chat with Schenika and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Underdog Tour -Vogue -Natalia Me-gan Beauty Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Natalia Me-gan Beauty (Instagram) - @nataliambeauty Schenika Quattlebaum (IG) - @schenikaquattlebaum Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 134: Crystal Wilson, Certified Esthetician and Beauty Business Mogul, Gets Real About Post-Operative Surgical Care	19 Oct 2022	00:59:37
On 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 Esthetics and Goals plastic surgery, some of the prominent facilities in Miami and Atlanta. With her experience working and creating an honorable reputation in the surgical community, Crystal has made it a goal to be transparent and authentic with her services, revealing the truth about post-operative surgical care. With the glorification of plastic surgery, most people aren’t aware of the toll it can take on their bodies until after surgery. The pre-and postoperative period is a critical time for patients to be prepared. As Crystal points out, “post-operative surgical care is more important than the actual surgery because if you don’t take care of your body after surgery, you will get infections.” Being properly informed and guided can help reduce the risk of complications and support the surgical recovery process. I had such a fun time chatting with Crystal. I’m so intrigued by the world of plastic surgery so I had tons of questions to ask her. In this interview Crystal shares: -How she transitioned from a career in finance to the beauty industry -The different pre-op and post op services that she provides -How to mentally prepare yourself for surgery -The importance of post-operative surgical care -What you should look for in post-op care -How she’s educating other practitioners + providing them with valuable resources with her Columbia trips -And so much more I learned so much during this interview. If you or someone that you know are considering plastic surgery then definitely send them this chat to listen to. Let’s go ahead and jump into this conversation with Crystal and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Crystal Wilson (Instagram) - @iamceocrys Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 133: How Lissette Waugh, Founder Of The L Makeup Institute, Is Training The Next Generation Of Elite Makeup Artists	12 Oct 2022	01:01:37
On 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 makeup artistry and offers programs in all styles of makeup artistry. L Makeup Institute is one of the few makeup school programs in the country that is accredited through Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and meets the strict industry standards for makeup artistry and special effects, which means graduates of the program are ready to enter professions immediately. And with a robust job placement and graduate services program, L Makeup Institute opens doors for graduates, leading to exciting opportunities in some of the biggest industries in the world, including fashion, film, and television. Since 2010, L Makeup Institute has opened a second makeup school in Dallas, Texas, a beautifully appointed campus featuring ten separate training classrooms, a special effects lab, and a photography studio. L Makeup Institute has graduated over 1,000 students that have gone on to careers and work such as Grammys, Latin Grammys, One Drop, CMA’s, Billboard Awards, Resident Cirque Makeup Artist, Top Magazine Covers, and so much more. As a fellow educator I was so excited to talk to Lissette and learn all the ins and outs of L Makeup Institute. In this interview Lissette shares: -What inspired her to open L Makeup Institute and the evolution of the school since 2010 -How she strategically developed the curriculum to yield the best results -The Important of being professional taught MUA -The Lifestyle of a Celebrity MUA -The demeanor and character traits that must be carried as a MUA -The biggest misconception students have before entering the beauty industry -What new MUA’s should be focused on business wise -And so much more This was an awesome conversation with Lissette and she has so many amazing things coming up. Let’s go ahead and jump into it and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -L Makeup Institute Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: L Makeup Institute (Instagram) - @lmakeupinstitute L Makeup Institute (Website) - https://lmi.edu Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 132: DeShawn Hatcher Shares Her Beauty Industry Expertise & Assisting Rules To Follow For Success On Set	05 Oct 2022	01:38:46
On 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 Bazaar to name a few and she has worked with celebrities: Beyonce, Tom Cruise, Vanessa Williams, Gaboray Sidibie, as well as her work for fashions shows for Tory Burch, Tommy Hilfiger, Philip Lim, & Christian Siriano. You can watch DeShawn on her Youtube channel 200K++ views, where she shares more business than beauty information for her fellow fabulous makeup artists. As of 2019, DeShawn has collaborated with Graftobian Makeup, one of the leading industry professional makeup lines for TV/Film and Beauty. With Graftobian DeShawn created the industry's first internationally best selling Multicultural Foundation Palette for People of Color "INCLUSION."She is the author of Assisting Rules! The Ultimate Guide to Assisting Makeup Artists and Hairstylists in Beauty, Fashion & Print, sold all over the world. I’m totally summarizing her bio because DeShawn is that girl and she has done so much in the industry and for the industry and it was truly an honor to have this conversation with her. In this interview DeShawn shares: -What inspired her to write Assisting Rules -Things that artists should absolutely avoid when assisting -The importance of doing your research -How her collaboration with Graftobian came about + tips for doing product development with brands -Tips for dealing with imposter syndrome -Exciting expansions to the Assisting Rules book -And so many amazing & educational stories sprinkled throughout This was such a fun conversation that I know you will love and learn so much from. Let’s go ahead and jump into this chat with DeShawn and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Book: Assisting Rules -Valerie Noble -Regard Magazine -Kevyn Aucoin -Sam Fine Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: DeShawn Hatcher (Instagram) - @deshawnhatcher DeShawn Hatcher (Website) - www.deshawnlovesmakeup.com Assisting Rules (Website) - www.assistingrules.com Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 131: Dr. Mark Tager Shares How To Feed Your Skin Right For An Inside-Out Approach To Radiant Skin Health	28 Sep 2022	01:16:45
On 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 to skin health. Dr. Tager received his medical training at Duke University and family practice at The University of Oregon. Renowned for teaching other clinicians, he has served as faculty at Duke Integrative Medicine, The American Nutrition Association, and The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. I had such a wonderful time talking to Dr. Tager. You know I’m all about the skin so I enjoyed learning more about how we can care for our skin from the inside out. In this interview Dr. Tager shares: -All about his new book Feed Your Skin Right -The concept of eating right for your genes -How to access the quality of the supplements you currently take -The best supplements you can take for healthy skin -What he knows now compared to what he learned in medical school -How beauty pros can team up with medical professionals to assist their clients further -And so much more This is the first time that I’ve had a doctor on the podcast so it was super cool and Dr. Tager was so much fun. Let’s go ahead and jump into this conversation with Dr. Tager and if you prefer to watch the interview then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Book: Feed Your Skin Right -Neurohacker Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Dr. Mark Tager (Instagram) - @drmtager Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 130: How Makeup Artist Mentor, Terri Watson, Is Helping MUA’s Elevate Their Social Media Presence, Marketing, & Branding	21 Sep 2022	01:28:26
On 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 with your favorite brands such as, Africa’s Best Hair Care, Rolling Stone, Love and Hip Hop, Good Morning America, Nike, the list goes on. She soon realized that there was something missing in the beauty industry and decided that she would do something about it. In early 2021, she pivoted to educating MUA’s on business, branding, and artistry. Her goal is to help makeup artists stop short changing themselves, attract high value clients, and crush their business goals. Holding herself to a high standard, Terri is a visionary, a leader, and a cultivator of creating opportunities that lead to life-time connections. I had such a wonderful time chatting with Terri. We’ve been IG friends for a min so it was super cool to finally meet her and learn more about her and her business. In this interview Terri shares: -How she got her start as a Makeup Artist -What made her pivot to education -The sacrifices that she had to make with her biz to set herself up for success -Marketing tactics that MUA’s can use to attract their ideal clients -Tips for setting your rates -Social media tips for making the most of your content creation -How to professionally deal with conflict with clients and much more This was such a great conversation with Terri. It’s been a while since I’ve had another MUA on the podcast so we talked for quite some time. Let’s go ahead and jump into this chat with Terri & if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Jewels Dropping Jewels Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Terri Watson (Instagram) - @terriwatsonbeauty Terri Watson (Website) - www.terriwatsonbeauty.com Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 129: Jasmine Rilington, The CEO Of The Glam Room, Shares The Secret To Her Sold Out Product With Every Restock	14 Sep 2022	00:43:38
On 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 her brand selling out in minutes with every restock! Jasmine is a master cosmetologist with a long list of clientele and her expert commentary has been featured in articles on *Cosmopolitan, The Zoe Report, Refinery 29* and *more. The Glam Room is her inclusive and all-natural beauty brand created to promote healthy hair growth and address skincare issues with fast results. The fan favorite All Grown Out Hair Growth Oil which promotes hair growth in as little as three to seven days and can be used on all hair will be restocking on October 1st.* Additional products include hair growth shampoo, conditioner, hair growth spray, facial cleanser, toner, Glam Glaze Edge Control , Raw Indian hair in bundles, closure and clip-in extensions. As you can see The Glam Room has lots to offer. In this interview Jasmine shares: -The secret sauce to why The Glam Room products sell out with every restock -How sliding into the DM’s of a well-known celebrity paid off for her -The larger than life way that she celebrated her 7-year anniversary of The Glam Room -What marketing tactics have been working for her business -The craziest testimonials that blew her away -They major key to her success in business and much more One thing’s for sure you do not want to be left in the dust when this next restock happens. Set your calendars now! I had a such wonderful time chatting with Jasmine about the viral success of her brand. She is killing it time and time again and I love it. Let’s go ahead and jump into this chat with the CEO of The Glam Room and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube! Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: The Glam Room (Instagram) - @theglamroom__ The Glam Room (Website) - www.theglamroom.net Jasmine (Instagram) - @jazzyjaz93 Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 128: Are You A Boiling Frog?	07 Sep 2022	00:23:58
On 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. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Ronne Brown: Brand Rehab Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 127: JD Barnes Shares His Journey From Fashion Model To Chief Photographer At Essence Magazine	31 Aug 2022	01:07:44
On 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 has solidified a name for himself. His work has been featured in publications such as Essence, Harper’s Bazaar, WWD, and Vogue UK to name a few. While he has photographed some of the most famous artists of today — Lizzo, Billy Porter, Regina King, Alicia Keys — he’s as ambitious as ever and still pushing forward on his artistic journey. JD believes "An artist walks by feeling, by emotion, by intuition. It's what separates us from the technicians of the world. There is no fear of wrong, only of mediocrity." I was so honored to sit down and have this conversation with JD as he is someone who is very low-key & doesn’t typically do interviews. My persistence paid off and I was able to get him on the FIB Podcast. I’ve been following his work for years and I knew that this conversation would be a treat for my photographers and other Friends in Beauty. In this interview JD shares: -How he got his start as a photographer -How his past as a model helps him as a photographer -How losing vision in his right eye affected his photography -Some pet peeves he has -How photographers can strengthen their skillset -Answers questions from the FIB community -How to protect your images from getting lost -And so much more I really enjoyed this conversation with JD and I know you will too. Let’s go ahead and jump into this chat and if you prefer to watch this interview then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: JD Barnes (Instagram) - @jdthecombo JD Barnes (Website) - www.thejamesbarnes.com Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 243: How Bask and Lather is Helping Women, Men, and Kids Beat Hair Loss for Good- Shaina Rainford	06 Nov 2024	00:51:45
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Shaina Rainford to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Shaina, the Founder and CEO of Bask and Lather, left her career as a nurse practitioner to grow her brand and provide a solution for those suffering from hair loss. Inspired by her sister's experience and recognizing the gaps in the healthcare system, Shaina is passionate about helping women, men, and children worldwide grow and maintain healthy hair, even when all other options have been exhausted. Through her work, Shaina has changed lives and helped build the confidence of millions of people around the world. During our chat we talked about the challenges that led to the launch of Bask and Lather, the importance of building a team, if she would ever sell her brand, and so much more. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com GET A PEEK INSIDE OF BEAUTYPRO FUNNELS HERE https://www.getbeautyprofunnels.com/friends JOIN FRIENDS IN BEAUTY x GLAMAZON BEAUTY AT FRIENDSGIVING 2024 https://bit.ly/FIBDinnerParty GET BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES - Tell Them Friends in Beauty Sent You https://kickstartaccountinginc.com ENROLLMENT OPEN - TRAILBLAZERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP https://bit.ly/FIBTrailblazersClub ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/advertise LEARN HOW TO RECORD + EDIT A PODCAST IN 7 DAYS OR LESS: https://bit.ly/DIYPodcasterCourse FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Additional Resources: MUST HAVE BEAUTY, PODCASTING, CONTENT CREATION TOOLS, AND BOOKS https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson LEARN A NEW SKILL Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q SAVE 10% ON MENTED COSMETICS (I’M SHADE D10) Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: https://www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Bask and Lather (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/baskandlatherco Shaina (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/shyfromnptoceo Friends in Beauty (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - https://bit.ly/FIBTube Akua Robinson (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/akuarobinson Akua Robinson (Website) - https://www.akuarobinson.com NOTE: I am a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved.
	Ep. 126: How Germaine Bolds-Leftridge Uses Her Sales Expertise To Broker Deals For Some Of Your Favorite Beauty Brands	24 Aug 2022	01:22:00
On 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 becoming the Regional Manager for Worlds of Curls located in Los Angeles, California. When she was presented with an opportunity to become a broker in 1990, she enthusiastically accepted the challenge and GBL Sales opened its doors for business on March 1, 1990. The company is headquartered in Columbia, MD, and specializes in the sales and marketing of Health and Beauty Aids in the Northeastern and Southeastern markets. She founded GBL Sales, Inc. as a means of serving the diverse needs of her clients and has brokered deals for some of your favorite beauty brands. Germaine is also the Founder of the Ubiquitous Women’s Expo, IKnow Skincare, and just an all around businesswoman. I had such a wonderful time chatting with Germaine I didn’t want our conversation to end. In this interview Germaine shares: -How she began working in the beauty industry & ultimately opened her own marketing and sales firm -How brands can bring their brand stories to life in their marketing -The power of the black consumer -Advice on holding your own as a woman in a male dominated industry -All about the upcoming Ubiquitous Expo going down on Aug 27 & 28th 2022 -Her latest venture IKnow Skincare catered to mature women -Redefining the word failure -And so much more Germaine did not come to play. She dropped so many gems and life lessons from us to learn from and I truly enjoyed my time with her. Let’s go ahead and jump into this amazing chat with Germaine and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest ENROLL IN THE FRIENDS WITH BENEFIT$ CLUB https://friends-with-benefits.teachable.com/p/friends-with-benefits-club Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Oyin Handmade -Book: Who Moved My Cheese -Ubiquitous Women’s Expo -IKnow Skincare -Mielle Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Germaine (Instagram) - @detroitgermaine IKnow Skincare (IG) - @iknowskincare Ubiquitous Expo (IG) -@ubiquitous_expo Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 125: How The Founders Of Bolden Have Pioneered Skincare Products Backed By Science Soon To Launch In Walmart Stores	17 Aug 2022	01:21:54
On 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 Bolden into an influencer must-have endorsed by the likes of many, such as beauty guru Jackie Aina and actress Yvonne Orji. Bolden’s product range includes their bonafide #CultFavorite SPF 30 Brightening Moisturizer, and a line of ethically sourced shea butter oils from a Burkina Faso women’s co-op. Bolden has been featured in the likes of *COSMOPOLITAN, Oprah Magazine, ELLE, ESSENCE, FORBES, Harper's Bazaar*, & *Women’s Health*, and has also received coveted Beauty Awards from: *Into The Gloss, Women’s Health, WWD, & Cosmopolitan,* among others. How cool is that!? I had such a wonderful time chatting with Chinelo & Ndidi. They were so much fun and we had the opportunity to talk about so much. In this interview they share: -The story behind how they met, reconnected, and became sister-in-laws (I had to get the tea) -How a vacation in Key West sparked their inspiration for creating Bolden -Why they’re customers remain loyal and continue to support the brand -Their thoughts on skin bleaching -Tips for going into business with friends or family -Big news about their upcoming launch in over 1,000 Walmart stores -And so much more Let’s go ahead and jump into this chat with Chinelo & Ndidi, the Founders of Bolden and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy! Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest ENROLL IN THE FRIENDS WITH BENEFIT$ CLUB https://friends-with-benefits.teachable.com/p/friends-with-benefits-club Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Book: Phil Knight - Shoe Dog -Google Sheets -Slack -Airtable -Basecamp Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Bolden (Instagram) - @boldenusa Bolden (Website) - www.boldenusa.com Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 124: How Omayma Ramzy Blended Her Moroccan & Egyptian Heritage In A Bottle To Create Omayma Skin	10 Aug 2022	01:19:12
On 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 Egypt and Morocco, where she also learned about skin and beauty from the nomadic Bedouins of the Sahara Desert. Today, she shares those best-kept beauty secrets with her clients as well as the masses through her skin care brand. Their Bedouin Elixir Facial Oil is intentionally formulated without chemicals/actives and instead gives a nod to her North African heritage with the addition of Neem, Moroccan Blue Tansy, Jojoba, and Argan oils. Celebrities love it, too! OMG! I absolutely loved chatting with Omayma. Just as I thought before I met her she was a total vibe. In this interview she shares: -Her relationship with beauty growing up with Moroccan and Egyptian heritage -How being raised by a pack of artists ultimately sparked her creativity & launch of Omayma skin -The formulation for Omayma skin -How she was able to do a life drawing in Princess Diana’s apartment -Her extensive skincare ritual that put my simple routine to shame -Amazing advice for artist who feel like giving up and so much more I can’t wait for you to hear this conversation. If you want to see behind the scenes of the day I recorded this interview with Omayma make sure you check out my day in the life vlog on YouTube. But let’s go ahead and jump into this chat with Omayma and if you prefer to watch our beautiful face then tune in on YouTube. GET 20% OFF OF OMAYMA SKIN W/ CODE 'FIB20' Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com SHOP SOUL CHIC COSMETICS - USE FIB for 20% off of 1st purchase - www.soulchiccosmetics.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest ENROLL IN THE FRIENDS WITH BENEFIT$ CLUB https://friends-with-benefits.teachable.com/p/friends-with-benefits-club Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Formula Botanica -Creative Hive Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Omayma (Instagram) - @omayma.ramzy Omayma Skin (IG) - @omayma.skin Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 123: How ElishaMonique Is Helping Salon Owners Increase Revenue & Retire From Behind The Chair	03 Aug 2022	01:04:01
On 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 industry trade shows platforming and competing at a high level. She even moved on to become a sought after celebrity hairstylist and thought leader in the industry. Currently, a published author, ElishaMonique is coaching other beauty industry professionals how to succeed in the industry is what she does best. She partners with salon owner and salon suite stylists to reestablish their backend structure to build a team, hire a manager, open multiple locations and retire with ease and profitability. ElishaMonique teaches and consults other salon owners through her membership platform, Salon Business Blueprint Club (www.buildyoursalonbusiness.com), and continues to win in this ever changing industry. Building your salon business just got easier. So listen up! I had such an amazing and fun time chatting with ElishaMonique. She is such a wealth of knowledge and she is changing the game for salon owners. In this interview she shares: -The moment she realized it was time to take a step back from being a hair stylist -Where most creatives drop the ball when building their businesses -How salon owners can work less and make more money -3 essential things your marketing plan must have + outdated marketing strategies that need to go -How salon owners can leverage product sales in their growth blueprint -How she’s helping salon owners increase their value + revenue while shifting their mindset -And so much more Let’s go ahead and jump into this chat with ElishaMonique and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest ENROLL IN THE FRIENDS WITH BENEFIT$ CLUB https://friends-with-benefits.teachable.com/p/friends-with-benefits-club Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Wink N Pout -CEO Chicks Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: ElishaMonique (Instagram) - @elishamonique_educator Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 122 [REWIND]: 5 Ways To Self-Motivate Yourself During Difficult Times	27 Jul 2022	00:21:56
Today 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. If you’re in need of a boost to get you out of your rut then this episode is for you. Don’t get stuck in that place for too long that you feel like quitting. It’s time to get moving. If you have any additional tips for how you stay motivated then comment on the designated post for this on Instagram @friendsinbeauty. Share this episode with your other #FriendsinBeauty, family and friends who can benefit from the information being shared. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Les Brown -Eric Thomas -Lisa Nichols -YouTube -Friends In Beauty Facebook Community Additional Resources: -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: Join our Facebook community If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Friends in Beauty (Instagram,Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com #FriendsinBeauty #FIBPodcast
	Ep. 121: Kym Lee, CEO Of Wink N Pout, Shares Her Journey From Pre Law To A 25+ Year Career As A Celebrity MUA	20 Jul 2022	01:16:39
On 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, and BET), Educator, and Beauty Brand developer (WinknPout Cosmetics). Some of her notable clients include: Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Kerry Washington, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Venus and Serena Williams, Regina King, Mary Mary, Tasha Cobbs, and many more. Kym affectionately calls her makeup case her pulpit as an Ordained Elder who has a Masters in Divinity and an Honorary Doctorate in Christian Studies and Marketplace Ministry. Her daily mantra is “I teach and encourage women to Clear it Up instead of covering it up”. I had such an amazing conversation with Kym. In this interview she shares: -Her transition from law school to becoming a Makeup Artist -How she was one of the original MAC girls from 30 years ago -The importance of developing relationships with other Artists and forming collaborations -The consequences and lessons learned from neglecting her health -Her plans for retirement -And so many priceless gems sprinkled throughout It was truly a pleasure to have Kym on the Friends in Beauty Podcast and it was such a full circle moment for me. I’ve been following her journey for years and I even shared my story with her about how she inspired me to become a Makeup Artist many years ago. You gotta hear it. Let’s go ahead and jump into this chat with Kym and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest ENROLL IN THE FRIENDS WITH BENEFIT$ CLUB https://friends-with-benefits.teachable.com/p/friends-with-benefits-club PODCAST EDITING 101 CLASS bit.ly/PodcastEditing101 Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Wink N Pout -CEO Chicks Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Kym Lee (Instagram) - @theekymlee Wink N Pout (Instagram) - @mywinknpout Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com #FriendsinBeauty #FIBPodcast
	Ep. 120: DO THE WORK!	13 Jul 2022	00:32:01
Today 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’ve been doing the work and hopefully it will light a fire under you to do the same. Let’s get to it! Don’t forget to share with another #FriendinBeauty Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com Resources Mentioned In This Episode: FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest ENROLL IN THE FRIENDS WITH BENEFIT$ CLUB https://friends-with-benefits.teachable.com/p/friends-with-benefits-club PODCAST EDITING 101 CLASS bit.ly/PodcastEditing101 Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep 119: [REWIND] Be. Do. Have	06 Jul 2022	00:19:19
Today 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 episode that you’d want to listen to more than once to fully grasp the meaning. If you need any additional information feel free to reach out to Akua via email or social media. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info.friendsinbeauty@gmail.com Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Guided Meditation I Love - https://youtu.be/Jz3XyrX76d0 https://youtu.be/l0EtNASgShc Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Social Media Info: Friends in Beauty (Instagram,Facebook, Twitter) -@friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com #FriendsinBeauty #FIBPodcast
	Ep. 118: How Brianna Arps, Founder of MOODEAUX & Black In Fragrance, Is Helping Level The Playing Field For Black Perfumers	29 Jun 2022	00:56:53
On 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 at less of a cost to the environment. As a former NYC editor who got started in beauty, Brianna has been privileged to test and write about countless amazing products — many of them created by Black women, yet none dealing with her favorite accessory: fragrance. When the time came for her to move on and forge a new career path, she knew she had to do something about it. But what she didn't know was how hard launching in this industry can be when you lack the contacts, resources, and funds readily available to others. MOODEAUX and Black In Fragrance are her vision and hope for change. -Her inspiration for creating Moodeaux & Black In Fragrance -What goes into the development of a fragrance brand -How she leveraged her relationships from past jobs to launch Moodeaux -The importance of doing your trademark research + trademarking your brand -Being the 1st black fragrance brand in Credo Beauty & how Moodeaux was able to land in retails 7mos after launching -Where to get funding for your business -What’s next for Moodeaux & so much more This was such a fun chat with Brianna and I learned so much about the world of fragrances that I didn’t know. Let’s go ahead and jump into it with Brianna and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com ENROLL IN THE FRIENDS WITH BENEFIT$ CLUB = bit.ly/FIBFWB Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -IFundWomen -HelloAlice -New Voices -Monday Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: MOODEAUX (Instagram) - @moodeauxofficial Black In Fragrance (Instagram) - @blackinfragrance The Glamatory (Instagram) - @theglamatory Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 117: Mimi J, Owner of The Glamatory, Shares The Not So Pretty Grind Of Building + Maintaining Multiple Businesses	22 Jun 2022	00:52:30
On 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 publications such as Essence, E! News, and Instyle. As a beauty influencer, Mimi has been a brand ambassador for companies like Colgate, Shea Moisture, and Strength of Nature. She has consulted entrepreneurs and major brands such as Design Essentials and Hype Hair on Social Media/Branding. Mimi is also the owner of the vegan and cruelty free makeup line and artist agency The Glamatory, and is the creator of GrindPretty.com. a membership community and subscription box for women entrepreneurs. She is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University, holding a B.A. degree in Marketing, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and mother of one. As you can see Mimi has a lot going on and I was so excited to sit down and have this chat with her. In this interview Mimi shares: -Openly about the not to pretty grind of entrepreneurship -The internal battle of shutting down The Glamatory during the Covid-19 pandemic -How she’s able to sustain running multiple successful business ventures -Advice on choosing collaborations wisely -The power of community & relationships -The importance of mindset and having faith -What’s next for The Glamatory and so much more I had such a great time finally meeting and chatting with Mimi. This was really such an uplifting and inspirational conversation of just pushing forward, building mutually beneficial relationships, and remaining mentally tough. I really enjoyed this so much and I know you will too. Get your bucket ready to catch all of the gems! Let’s go ahead and jump into this conversation with Mimi J and if you’d like to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com ENROLL IN THE FRIENDS WITH BENEFIT$ CLUB = bit.ly/FIBFWB Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Mielle Organics -Lotta Body -Hello Alice -New Voices -Grind Pretty -The Glamatory Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Mimi J (Instagram) - @mimijonline Grind Pretty (Instagram) - @grindpretty The Glamatory (Instagram) - @theglamatory Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 242: Behind the Spa: Skincare Tips, Business Strategies & Beauty Industry Realities - Meka Mathis	30 Oct 2024	00:55:24
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome my Meka Mathis to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Meka is a seasoned master aesthetician with over 20 years of dedicated experience in the beauty and skincare industry. As the founder and lead esthetician of Skin Beauty Bar, a highly regarded skincare spa in Washington, DC, Meka has established a thriving environment centered around self-care and innovative beauty treatments. A proud graduate of the prestigious Parsons School of Design, Meka seamlessly integrates her Design Marketing degree with her expertise in esthetics to run a successful beauty business. Her unique approach has garnered recognition from notable media outlets, including Essence Magazine and Hello Beautiful, highlighting her impressive contributions to the skincare field. In addition to her media accolades, Skin Beauty Bar is proud to serve as the official skincare partner for the Washington Wizards Dancers, further solidifying Meka's reputation in the industry. With her unwavering passion for skincare and commitment to excellence, Meka Mathis continues to inspire and elevate beauty standards in her community and beyond. During our chat we talked about being the face of her brand, working with the Washington Wizards dancers, skin care tips, having integrity & professionalism, her opinion on posting waxing before and afters on social media, and so much more. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com GET A PEEK INSIDE OF BEAUTYPRO FUNNELS HERE https://www.getbeautyprofunnels.com/friends JOIN FRIENDS IN BEAUTY x GLAMAZON BEAUTY AT FRIENDSGIVING 2024 https://bit.ly/FIBDinnerParty GET BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES - Tell Them Friends in Beauty Sent You https://kickstartaccountinginc.com ENROLLMENT OPEN - TRAILBLAZERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP https://bit.ly/FIBTrailblazersClub ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/advertise LEARN HOW TO RECORD + EDIT A PODCAST IN 7 DAYS OR LESS: https://bit.ly/DIYPodcasterCourse FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Additional Resources: MUST HAVE BEAUTY, PODCASTING, CONTENT CREATION TOOLS, AND BOOKS https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson LEARN A NEW SKILL Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q SAVE 10% ON MENTED COSMETICS (I’M SHADE D10) Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: https://www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Skin Beauty Bar (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/skinbeautybardc Friends in Beauty (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - https://bit.ly/FIBTube Akua Robinson (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/akuarobinson Akua Robinson (Website) - https://www.akuarobinson.com NOTE: I am a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved.
	Ep. 116: Shoot Your Shot!	15 Jun 2022	00:25:11
Today 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 another #FriendinBeauty. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com ENROLL IN THE FRIENDS WITH BENEFIT$ CLUB https://friends-with-benefits.teachable.com/p/friends-with-benefits-club Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Iesha Gilchrist -Essence -Stacking M’s Podcast Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 115: 2x Emmy Award Winning Hair Stylist, Kiyah Wright, Shares Her 7 Proven Success Principles In Her New Book	08 Jun 2022	01:07:17
On 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 entrepreneur. In her new book, *From Beauty to Business: The Guaranteed Strategy to Building, Running, and Growing a Successful Beauty Business* (out May 2022), Kiyah lays out the crucial success strategies and lessons not taught in beauty schools such as managing your finances, branding, marketing, product distribution, the power of social media, and more. Filled with inspirational and relatable stories from someone who has been there, this practical, one-of-a-kind sourcebook is a vital educational resource for beauty professionals at all stages of their career. I had such a wonderful time chatting with Kiyah. I’ve been following her for years on Instagram so it was an absolute treat to finally meet her. In this interview Kiyah shares: -The 7 proven success principles that helped her to achieve her goals -How to diversify with different streams of income -The importance of financial literacy and the financial lessons she had to learn the hard way -Why you should have gratitude for the journey -Preparing your mindset for success -Why you should know your banker -And tons of business resources + advice This is over 20 years of experience talking to us on this episode. One of the things I was excited about too is that Kiyah is a DC girl! So anytime I see someone that’s successful from where I’m from it gets me hyped. So get ready to take some notes and let’s go ahead and jump into this chat with Kiyah Wright and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com JOIN THE KEEP IT REEL CHALLENGE JUNE 15-17, 2022 - bit.ly/KeepItReelChallenge ENROLL IN THE FRIENDS WITH BENEFIT$ CLUB = bit.ly/FIBFWB Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -BenBella Books -From Beauty to Business: The Guaranteed Strategy to Building, Running, and Growing a Successful Beauty Business -Frederick Fekkai -Rea Ann Silva - Beauty Blender -Style Seat -MindBody Connect -SBA Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Kiyah Wright (Instagram) - @kiyahwright1 Kiyah Wright (Website) - www.kiyahwright.com Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
	Ep. 114: How Ciara Talley Is Taking Makeup Artists Back To The Basic Fundamentals Of Makeup To Master Their Weak Spots	01 Jun 2022	01:13:53
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome my Friend in Beauty Ciara Talley to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Ciara is a Top Makeup Artist in Washington DC + Beauty Educator who specializes in creating everyday wearable glam for Women of Color. She has had the opportunity to travel and work with beautiful women like Ari Lennox, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Tracee Jenkins from the TV show Peace of Mind With Taraji. As an educator, Ciara specializes in helping her beauty partners elevate their artistry and confidence through online master classes and 1-1 coaching. I absolutely enjoyed this open and very real conversation with Ciara. We’ve known each other for years but I never knew much about Ciara’s journey in the beauty industry so this was very refreshing. In this interview Ciara shares: -How she recently left her 13yr career at the height of pandemic to pursue makeup full time -Details on her new Back To The Basics program for Makeup Artists + how she’s helping artists elevate their artistry -Her relationship with fear & her solution to comparison syndrome -The power of writing down your goals -Details about her Reclaimer community -And so many more amazing gems sprinkled throughout If you’ve ever counted yourself out. If you’ve let fear hold you back or if you need a dose of inspiration to keep moving forward then this interview is for you. Be sure to share it with someone who needs the same. Let’s go ahead and jump into this chat with Ciara Talley and if you’d like to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com ENROLL IN THE FRIENDS WITH BENEFIT$ CLUB = bit.ly/FIBFWB Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -Back To The Basics = www.ciaratalleybeauty.com/backtothebasics Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Ciara Talley (Instagram) - @ciaratalleybeauty Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com

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