On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Colleen Carey to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Former Esthetician turned beauty entrepreneur, Colleen discovered her love for beauty and skincare at a young age. After early careers as a makeup artist and aesthetician, she taught herself the importance of not only what we put in our bodies, but what we put on our bodies affects our everyday lives. And taking the very best care of our skin will make us feel the best about how we look...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 32 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Dr. Noreen Galaria, MD FAAD Dermatologist, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Dr. Galaria is the Founder of Inner Glow and has trained and taught at many Universities and is currently responsible for guiding a new generation of dermatology students at Georgetown and George Washington University through her teaching. Dr. Galaria’s experience has allowed her to develop a holistic view of the skin; her research has been featured in numer...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 2 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Nexus Cook to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. With a Masters Degree in Creative Writing & Liberal Arts and Sciences and professional experience as an advertising creative and business content strategist (currently at Meta), Nexus is deeply rooted in crafting compelling narratives that connect with the masses. Nearly a decade ago, she founded 25th & June with the goal of heralding a new story in the world of nail care, one that...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 18 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Sabrina Rowe Holdsworth to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Sabrina is a celebrity hairstylist and Female Founder of inclusive personal care beauty brand NTRL By Sabs . From straight to coiled, there is something in the collection for every head of hair. With a deep interest and love for the science behind the products she has used throughout her career spanning 20 years, Sabrina went to cosmetic formulation school with a specializatio...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 36 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Joy Fennell to the Friends in Beauty guest chair! Joy is the perfect blend of fashion enthusiast and tech-savvy innovator. Over the past twenty years, Joy has made waves in the fashion scene, first as a sought-after Makeup Artist and later as a game-changing creative director. Nowadays, she's diving deep into the world of AI, AR, and 3D design, taking fashion and beauty to new digital heights. Starting out in the whirlwind world of fashi...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Taneka Walker to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Taneka started The Scalp Boss to address the regrowth of hair issues so many Americans are faced with. Over 80 million Americans both men and women, suffer from hair loss. Restoring confidence one strand at a time hits home for her. Taneka empathizes with her clients as she has battled thinning edges and scarring from an accident. She understands how improving your inward feelings can i...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Shalita Grant to the Friends in Beauty guest chair! Shalita, a Tony-nominated actress, made headlines when she courageously left a popular TV show due to her struggle with traction alopecia and hair damage, which affected her in front of millions of viewers. Determined to find a solution, she developed a groundbreaking plant-based hair treatment that addressed her own complex type 4 hair issues. This led her to establish Four Naturals Ha...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 28 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Allison Doss to the Friends in Beauty guest chair! Allison started her hair career just 5 years ago, at the age of 42, proving it is never too late and you’re never too old to pivot and try something new and be great at it! Because of her grit, determination and passion, she was chosen to be a Global Educator for her favorite lightening product Blonde Solutions. She has also been nominated and received Blonding awards internationally. It...
Sep 09, 2023•51 min•Ep. 181
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Melissa Butler to the Friends in Beauty guest chair! Increasing representation and empowering women one day at a time, Melissa Butler, is a Detroit native who has skillfully and strategically launched parent company The Lip Bar Inc, which houses the cruelty-free, disruptive, and innovative beauty brands The Lip Bar and Thread Beauty, into a nationwide phenomenon. Her pivot from stocks and bonds to beauty is one that she describes as natu...
Sep 06, 2023•39 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Taj Mahaly, Founder of Mahaly Spa & Solo Esthetician Coach, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair! After completing her aesthetic education in Greensboro, North Carolina, Taj was determined to create a space that would foster self-confidence and transformative services for all. In 2019, Taj opened the clinic as a solo esthetician, driven by nothing but her passion and 6 years of spa experience from spas in Denver, Colorado to Winston ...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 26 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Brianna Meshack to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Brianna is a Makeup Artist & Owner of StunnerBee Beauty. Makeup, entrepreneurship and beauty are things Brianna is literally obsessed about! She loves the idea of women striving to make their own way in life and being unapologetically independent. The idea & brand, StunnerBee Beauty, was formed out of the need to have Makeup Luggage that made Brianna perform more efficiently a...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 29 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Samantha Cutler to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Sam is the Founder of Petite ‘n Pretty, a Beverly Hills-based prestige beauty brand for young creatives. With 15-years of experience developing prestige beauty products, Samantha is no stranger to innovating and launching new concepts, having formulated some of the industry’s favorite cult products for brands including MAC, Smashbox and Stila. However, it wasn’t until she became a mot...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 4 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Sonia Jackson Myles to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Sonia is the Founder of The Sister Accord LLC and The Sister Accord Foundation, whose movement is changing the way girls and women treat, support, and interact with each other. She recently officially launched Smile With Your Eyes By Sonia Jackson Myles. This new patent pending beauty product, a stencil for eyeshadow application, allows everyone to apply eyeshadow precisely and ef...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 11 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Charlisa Harris, Hair Stylist & CEO of Mylani Beauty & Vegan Haircare to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Mylani Beauty was founded out of care and necessity. As a mother of 3, Charlisa struggled to find products that were suitable for their various hair and skincare needs. Most importantly, it was hard to find products that didn't contain known toxins and ingredients linked to hormonal imbalances and carcinogens. As a stylist,...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 21 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Celebrity Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Victoria Veytsman, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Dr. V is one of the most sought-after female celebrity dentists in her highly niche field, specializing in cosmetic dentistry, anti-aging dentistry and dento-facial aesthetics. With offices in New York City and Los Angeles plus a well-established roster of global A-list clients, no one understands the art of “the smile makeover” more than her. She de...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 11 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Film Makeup Artist, Natalie Johnson, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Natalie is the makeup department head behind the hit SXSW Selected film Bottoms , which premiered on March 11 at the festival and will have its wide release this summer. Bottoms follows two queer high school students who start a fight club to convince two popular cheerleaders to hook up with them. In Bottoms, Natalie had the unique opportunity to combine the makeu...
Jul 19, 2023•52 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome the creator of Hair Sprinkles, Amber Mimz to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Artist, Creative Entrepreneur, Educator and so much more embody Amber Mimz. She is a native Washingtonian, Graduate of Duke Ellington School of the Arts and BFA Degree holder from The New School University. Amber has taken her creative pursuits and turned them into her own world. Considering herself an Artist Completely. As a recording, performing and touring...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 48 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome the CEO of Glamazon Beauty, Kim Baker, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair! Kim Baker is a New York-based commercial makeup artist and former Wilhelmina Model who specializes in working with celebrities and models. Kim's unique background and approach to beauty is what sets her apart from her peers. For 20 years, Kim was in front of the camera, beginning as a size 4 model and then in the early 90s became what was considered one of the p...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 17 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Dr. Nicole Hayre to the Friends in Beauty guest chair! Dr. Hayre is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and received her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. In 2003 Dr. Hayre founded the Cosmetic Dermatology Center which she developed into a successful boutique practice in McLean Virginia. The center has consistently been awarded “Best Dermatology Practice of No...
Jun 28, 2023•56 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I’m trying out something new…Let me know what you think when you see it. Also, I share how I’m refocusing on my goals after reading The 12 Week Year, how shiny object syndrome had me in a chokehold, my fascination with AI, and looking to you for suggestions on what you’d like to see on the podcast. I also tell you about manifesting the opportunity to attend the Podcast Summit, how I met David Shands & Donni Wiggins - the hosts of the Social Pr...
Jun 21, 2023•32 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Johanna Dahlman , the Founder & Owner of Alopecia Angel, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Alopecia Angel helps heal and reverse autoimmune alopecia 100% naturally with no medications or pharmaceuticals needed and has created a framework for success for various types of alopecia and hair loss naturally. They have helped hundreds of clients in over 60 countries from alopecia totalis, alopecia universalis, alopecia areata, diffuse,...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 25 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Carlos Baretto, the CEO of Cleverman, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Carlos is an international marketing professional with extensive experience in building successful consumer businesses across multiple geographies. He has worked with major companies such as The Coca-Cola Company, P&G, Kimberly-Clark, and Revlon Corporation, honing his skills in product and brand-building management. Carlos has successfully built a six-figure...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 22 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Michelle Ballard to the Friends in Beauty Guest chair. Michelle is the CEO and Co-Founder of Miche Beauty, a premium handmade hair care brand that makes clean, simple, and effective products for all textured hair types. What started as an exploration of her own natural hair journey on Youtube in 2012 unearthed this Maryland native’s passion for educating other women on how to style and maintain their curls confidently. This passion quick...
May 31, 2023•59 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Francis Tesmer to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Francis is the Founder and CEO of Lead | ROLFS Global Institute powered by L'Oréal USA Professional Products Division. She utilizes her global credibility as a German Economic Senator advocating for equality, education, social justice, and economic growth, to transform the beauty industry. Francis believes with over 8 million beauty professionals around the world, most of whom are wome...
May 24, 2023•58 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Keziah Dhamma to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Keziah is the Founder and CEO of SwirlyCurly , the #1 premium hair accessory brand for curly naturals. She is also the creator of the SwirlyCurly Method, a simplified approach to natural hair care, CurlCollege & the author of The SwirlyCurly Method. The EASY Step by Step Guide to Getting The Natural Curls You Love! Keziah has helped over 200,000 curly haired women get beautifully lo...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 18 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Celebrity Makeup Artist Sebastien Tardif to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Sébastien’s work has taken him to New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Tokyo and beyond. For more than 25 years, he has led innovation for many global luxury brands, and has beautified celebrities including Naomi Campbell, Nelly Furtado, Jane Fonda, Olivia Palermo and Glen Close to name a few. He has led makeup direction for more than 100 fashion week sho...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Ep. 162: Kia Ragland's Journey from Cosmetologist to Product Developer at Kylie Cosmetics On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Kia Ragland , Director of Product Development - Color Cosmetics & Skin for Kylie Cosmetics. Ragland is a proud woman of color credited with creating beauty products and formulas for women of all complexions and skin tones. Before joining the Kylie Cosmetics & Skin team, Kia began her career as a cosmetologist and a certified makeup artist th...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 14 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Lid’ya C. Rivera to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Lid’ya is a new Harper-Collins children’s book author, a filmmaker, confidence coach, skincare influencer, and retired, decorated Navy member with a passion for film, advocating, and encouraging others to discover their confidence and self-love from within. Among her various titles, Lid’ya is a dedicated Vitiligo Advocate within the Vitiligo community whose desire is to impact the li...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 35 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Tippi Shorter, A-list celebrity hairstylist and owner of the new Hair Love salon in Kansas City, MO. Tippi has styled the tresses of celebrities such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, and more. Her work has graced the covers Elle, Essence, InStyle, & Vanity Fair to name a few as she is known for her innovative and trend-setting hairstyles. Tippi became the first African-American beauty professional spokesp...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 8 min
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome the Queen of Automation, Kris Holt to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Kris helps high level entrepreneurs build their personal brands via social media, sales funnels & scalable automated systems! Since 2011, Kris has been on a mission to empower entrepreneurs with the skills to market their business online. In the last 12 months, she’s helped more than 500+ business owners learn what it takes to be successful online. Kris owns a d...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min
