On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Dr. Zuri Dale to the Friends in Beauty Podcast. Dr. Zuri is an Epidemiologist and the Owner of Artistry by Zuri. You’ve seen her on BET Plus’ “College Hill: Celebrity Edition” where she taught celebrities such as Big Slim and NeNe Leakes at TSU’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences where she is an instructor and campus epidemiologist. She is the go-to in Houston for permanent brows. Dr. Zuri has been a life long lover of mak...
Dec 11, 2024•47 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Ronke Raji to the Friends in Beauty Podcast. Ronke is a beauty, lifestyle, fashion content creator and Founder of Anke Beauty with a dynamic presence across platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. With a dedicated community of 500,000 followers, Ronke Raji specializes in delivering relatable, trend-forward content that inspires audiences to embrace their unique style and beauty journey. During our conversation we talked abo...
Dec 04, 2024•40 min
🚨 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...
Nov 29, 2024•47 min
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 h...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 28 min
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 ...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 7 min
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 option...
Nov 06, 2024•52 min
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 ...
Oct 30, 2024•55 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome my #friendinbeauty Tiyana Robinson to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Tiyana is an award-winning Washington DC-based Professional Makeup Artist and Founder of Makeup Mogul University, where she teaches Makeup Artists and Freelance Beauty Pros. To date, she has coached and mentored thousands of Artists on 3 continents and online. Tiyana was voted as DC’s Top Makeup Artist by City Paper and her work as a Makeup Artist growth coac...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 22 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Gillian Nelson to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Gillian is the Founder of Sunny In Denbigh , a natural hair care brand founded based on a haircare need she had for her own two daughters. Sunny In Denbigh products are natural and non-toxic, providing a solution for chronic issues such as alopecia, thinning, balding, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and other conditions. Thousands of satisfied customers have endorsed an...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 16 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast you get me all to yourself. I have so many new supporters on all of my platforms but I don’t think I do a good job of continuously sharing my story with you. Unless you have been a part of my journey from the beginning you probably have no clue how I got into makeup, what kind of job I had before I was a Makeup Artist, and the reason why I decided to go full time as a Makeup Artist. It has been 11 years since I’ve made that decision. I won’...
Oct 09, 2024•22 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Priyanka Ganjoo to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. After a five-year-long career on the corporate side of the beauty industry, Priyanka saw first-hand how South Asians were being underrepresented in beauty. Constantly searching for products that matched her skin tone and tired of feeling like an outsider in the industry, Priyanka set out to create a more inclusive beauty conversation. In 2021, she launched Kulfi, a beauty brand...
Oct 02, 2024•58 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Alores Norris to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. After 11 years of being a stay-at-home mom and a military wife, A'Lores decided to go out into the beauty world and start her own makeup company. House of Flawless started with just a few lipstick colors she would mix in her kitchen, and it grew into a small beauty empire within 2 years. In 2016 she became the first black woman to open a cosmetic store in Simpsonville SC, and the...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 13 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Chidi Ashley to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Chidi Ashley is the Founder of Readyhubb a beauty marketplace designed to help beauty professionals earn more doing what they love! Readyhubb’s booking site is designed to connect beauty professionals to clients in their city & create better booking experiences for beauty appointments! During our chat Chidi Ashley might have made me a believer and convinced me to download Read...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Lee Will to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Lee is a multidisciplinary makeup artist with a distinct approach that seamlessly blends the worlds of painting and cosmetics. With a background in visual arts, he brings a painter's eye to every face, treating skin like a canvas and makeup like a medium. His work is informed by his deep understanding of color, texture, and form, allowing him to create looks that are both innovative a...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 28 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Jeffrey Wright to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Jeff has been working as a professional Makeup Artist for the last 17 years in the Washington, DC (and surrounding) area. A graduate from Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Corcoran School of Art and Design in Washington, DC, he lends an artistic eye to his approach to makeup and treats his subjects face as a three dimensional canvas. His resume includes working and consultin...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 31 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast Bobbie Riley to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Bobbie is a professional makeup artist hailing from Virginia Beach. She has been in the industry for 14 years and continues to thrive because of her knack for creativity & focus on mastering her client experience and professionalism in every room, in all forms. Bobbie began her career by assisting celebrity and production makeup artists, gaining invaluable experience over the first five...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 42 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast Nicole Shuler to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Nigerian born, Nicole is the CEO & Founder of PureO Natural Products, LLC, a hair care company offering all-natural hair and skincare products nationwide. Nicole is also the founder of the Hair Education Beauty Summit (HEBS ). She identified common challenges within the beauty community and was inspired to address them. Frustrations with limited education opportunities, inspiring prese...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 23 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I have a special treat for you because it’s JUST ME! It’s been a long time since I’ve had the chance to catch up with you so I stopped by for a little pep talk + words of encouragement and to share my newfound passion for grants. This was a quick episode but it has a special message for someone. It may be YOU, so tune in and let me know. Also, today is the big day that Glamazon Beauty launches on HSN so set your alarm for 8pm EST and let’s ...
Aug 14, 2024•20 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Kim Baker to the Friends in Beauty guest chair, for the 2nd time! Kim is a Makeup Artist and Founder of Glamazon Beauty. Her 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 pioneers in the plus size industry. During that time, Kim was influenced by some of the bes...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 16 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Delina Medhin to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Delina is a skilled makeup artist and powerful thought leader at the intersection of beauty and business. She has built her business over the past fifteen years working steadily to increase her influence as a Celebrity Makeup Artist, On Camera Beauty Expert, & Producer. Through her expertise, Delina empowers people to feel good about themselves and be able to live out their p...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 19 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Desiree Falcon to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Desiree has been a part of the beauty industry for over ten years. As a Southern California Native, she has worked on various projects across the world, from Los Angeles to New York and Mumbai. Her freelance career has taken her through all aspects of makeup, from film, television, runway, red carpet, theater, special occasions, and events. As a licensed esthetician in the state...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 18 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Shennel Patrick to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Shennel, better known as Nelli, is a Makeup Artist, Beauty Educator, Content Creator and a Serial Creative whose vision extends far beyond the palette. Nelli's commitment to her Artistry is total - MIND, BODY + SPIRIT… She believes her purpose is to help women connect their inherent love for Beauty to their Spiritual Healing + Emotional Wellness. Nelli is fiercely passionate + ...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 29 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Titilayo Bankole to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Titilayo is a first-generation American born into a Nigerian family where service is at the heart of everything. Growing up in her mother's salon, Titilayo quickly learned the value of hard work. While her parents dreamed of her becoming a doctor, lawyer, or architect, Titilayo discovered her true passion lay in wellness. Through her work in the salon, Titilayo found joy in he...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 20 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Avista Ortiz Bari to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Avista is the Founder of the Glist App. Glist is empowering vetted beauty professionals (hair, makeup, nail, and spray tanning artists) with a tool to list their services easily and for clients to quickly search, find, and book any beauty experience where a vetted freelance artist comes to a client’s location of choice. As a freelance Makeup Artist herself, Avista found the n...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 41 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Amanda Ambroise to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Amanda is a seasoned stylist who has adorned the locks of elites, graced the runways of fashion week, glamorized TV screens, and serviced many in the heart of NYC. Ambroise, renowned for its custom wigs catering to a diverse clientele, has expanded its offerings with the launch of the Nourishing Hair Fragrance. This debut hair product embodies luxury and elegance, delivering a ...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 11 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Jai Ellis to the Friends in Beauty guest char. Jai is the Visionary, Founder, and CEO of 5 Star Beauty Collection and EllisJai Unisex Hairline. A trailblazer with over three decades of unwavering commitment to transforming lives, one strand at a time, Jai has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by securing the first-ever major deal with Walmart as an African American woman entrepreneur from the Washington, DC area. This historic a...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 30 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome my friends that I met through beauty, Zoey Asher and Deyana Walker. I wanted to do something special to commemorate my 222nd episode of the podcast so I couldn’t think of a better way than chatting it up with my girls! You know that I always stress the importance of networking and building genuine relationships but that doesn’t only apply to business relationships. Zoey and Deyana are 2 of my closest friends that if it weren’t for...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 47 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Danielle Hayden to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Danielle is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. a bookkeeping and accounting firm that is on a mission to coach six figure (+ beyond) female entrepreneurs so they can better understand their numbers through bookkeeping, financial analysis, and support so they can grow profitable, sustainable and enjoyable businesses. With over 15 years experience in the world o...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Jeffery Glenn to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Jeffery Glenn is a renaissance man, a natural born creative and artist whose work expands across multiple facets of the entertainment and beauty industries. He is a man that is diligent, executes with passion, and performs with integrity at focus. Being from Miami, Fl., he also brings a unique flavor into the room. In 2008, he was accepted into the Department of Theatre Arts with...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 43 min
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Jewels Jones to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Jewels is a multifaceted entrepreneur and business coach. Beginning her career as a hairstylist, she eventually established her own salon suite and later expanded into multiple successful salon ventures, including a storefront location. However, it was her passion for the business side of the industry that truly ignited her spirit. Recognizing her knack for financial planning and ...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 32 min
