Friends in Beauty Podcast

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Welcome to the Friends in Beauty Podcast, hosted by Akua Robinson, Makeup Artist, Beauty Educator, and the creator of Friends in Beauty. This podcast is a safe space for ambitious beauty industry creatives to have real talk, get real answers and practical tools to grow their businesses, learn the keys to success & longevity in the beauty industry, and most importantly have fun! The Friends in Beauty Podcast is an extension of Akua Robinson’s Friends in Beauty networking events and is an opportunity to candidly connect with her and her amazing guests each week as they chat and kick it like real #FriendsinBeauty do. Guests share personal insight on their journeys and their pillars to success that have allowed them to create a business of their dreams and live life on their own terms. You ready? Let’s Connect! Follow us on social media: @friendsinbeauty @akuarobinson

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Ep. 09: Joelle Phillips - From Accidental D.I.Y to Viral Beauty Brand OMGLO Cosmetics

Today on the friends in beauty Podcast we welcome Joelle Phillips, Professional Makeup Artist and creator of OMGLO cosmetics. With an original love for photography, Joelle's curiosity in makeup artistry began to blossom on set of photoshoots as she studied the Makeup Artists techniques in order to strengthen her skills as a photographer. After attending the Art Institute of Washington and returning home to Philly, Joelle found difficulty with finding consistent work as a photographer. She soon f...

Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 11 min

Ep. 08: Story Time - Imitation Is NOT The Highest Form Of Flattery

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua shares a personal story about how she was affected by an experience of plagiarism when someone copied her event description word for word in order to promote an event that they were doing. Akua sheds light on this situation, not to be shady, but in order for you to learn how to deal with a similar situation that may occur in your business one day and to encourage you and others to operate in integrity. The beauty industry is a very small community and ...

May 27, 2020•17 min

Ep. 07: Brian Robinson - Push Through and Be Resilient

Today in the Friends in Beauty guest chair we welcome Brian Robinson (BDR), Celebrity Fashion Stylist. Classic is a common word used to describe Fashion/Wardrobe stylist Brian D. Robinson’s (BDR) work. Resiliency is the word BDR uses to describe his journey within his now eight year career within the fashion industry. BDR is known for his keen eye for fashion and his infectious smile! He began his career in fashion/wardrobe styling, in his hometown of Baltimore, MD contributing to OpenFly Magazi...

May 20, 2020•1 hr 31 min

Ep. 06: Be. Do. Have - Get Your Mind Right!

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 ...

May 13, 2020•19 min

Ep. 05: Part 2 - Merrell Hollis - From Sneaking Onto Video Shoot Sets To Successfully Navigating The Beauty Industry For Over 20+ Years

Today in the Friend’s in Beauty guest chair we welcome Merrell Hollis, Celebrity Makeup Artist, Beauty Director, and Skincare Expert. With over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry we had so much to chat about that we had to split the interview into 2 parts. Merrell Hollis’ beauty career exploded when he became the grooming consultant and makeup artist for the entire roster at Sean Combs’ Bad Boy Entertainment where he was responsible for decades of iconic and aspirational looks we stil...

May 06, 2020•47 min

Ep04: Part 1 - Merrell Hollis - From Sneaking Onto Video Shoot Sets To Successfully Navigating The Beauty Industry For Over 20+ Years

May 06, 2020•44 min

Ep. 03: 5 Steps For Networking On Social Media

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua shares 5 Steps For Networking On Social Media and the importance of networking for business growth. Networking is essential and can not be avoided if you want to grow in the beauty industry. Social media is a great tool to market and grow your business, but some people rely too heavily on it. Here at Friends in Beauty we prefer networking the old fashioned way but at this time we have to adjust to our current circumstances. Because of the current COVID...

May 06, 2020•11 min

Ep. 02: How Brittany Rogers Discovered A Love For TV & Film & Stays Mentally Tough

Today in the Friends in Beauty guest chair we welcome Brittany Rogers, Professional Makeup Artist serving the DMV (DC, MD, and VA) and NYC. With 10 years of experience in the beauty industry Brittany shares everything from her humble beginnings of working in a salon in one of the roughest neighborhoods in Washington, DC to falling in love with the TV & Film industry. She shares tips for getting into the TV & Film industry as well as provides some insight into what to expect. Brittany sha...

May 06, 2020•56 min

Ep. 01: The Hero’s Journey - Meet Your Host

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast you get to know more about host Akua Robinson, as she takes you behind the scenes of her journey, so far, in the beauty industry. Born and raised in Washington, DC, Akua shares how her unconventional upbringing helped to build her confidence and sense of pride in herself from a young age and how makeup wasn’t something that was a normal occurrence in her household. She shares how her love for beauty developed and what motivated her to pursue a career as a M...

May 06, 2020•44 min

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