Friends in Beauty Podcast

Akua Robinson
Friends in Beauty Podcast

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

  1. HÁ 3 DIAS

    Ep. 249: How The My Beauty Kit App Is Helping You Slay Your Beauty Routine Like A Pro! - Shay Bailey

    On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Shay Bailey to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Shay is an accomplished professional in the beauty and consumer tech sectors, with a robust background in corporate beauty operations, sales, and artistry. After obtaining her Bachelor's degree from Oakland University, Shay embarked on her career in the beauty industry. She gained valuable experience working with LaChae Cosmetics and freelancing as an independent makeup artist and beauty educator before dedicating 13 years to M.A.C Cosmetics. In 2019, Shay founded her beauty and brand development consultancy, Shay B. Beautiful LLC, which can be explored at www.shaybbeautiful.com. After a successful year supporting various brands and creative service providers, ShayB expanded its offerings to include the development of a consumer tech brand, My Beauty Kit. This new venture led to the launch of the My Beauty Kit Mobile app in 2023. In addition to her consultancy work, Shay is committed to empowering beauty industry professionals seeking to start or scale their careers through her resource hub, The Beautyprint. Moreover, Shay passionately led "The Be Beautiful Project," an initiative focused on helping young girls establish healthy habits around beauty and self-care. Through her efforts, Shay continues to make a significant impact in the beauty community and beyond. During our chat we talked about how she’s working with the Detroit Pistons dancers, the development of My Beauty Kit and the app features, how she partners with brands, having longevity in beauty beyond working with clients, 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: My Beauty Kit App (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/mybeautykitbrand Shay Bailey (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/iamshaybailey 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.

    1h14min
  2. 11 DE DEZ.

    Ep. 248: From Biology to Beauty: Combining Science With Artistry in Permanent Makeup - Dr. Zuri Dale

    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 makeup. Zuri’s artistic eye coupled with attention to detail has allowed her to progress in the world of both traditional and semi-permanent. Zuri is an avid learner and holds a Bachelors degree in Biology from Texas Southern University and two Masters degrees from Texas A&M University. Dr. Zuri is a licensed tattoo artist in the state of Texas and was awarded the PMU Women of Color Award for Best New Artist in 2019, SHEEO of the year in 2022, and the Best Speaker in Science of Permanent Makeup Award in 2022. She has been featured in Essence Magazine, AfroTech and Houston’s own 97 The Box.  During our chat we talked about the lack of inclusion in permanent makeup that led to the creation of PMUCon, merging your corporate & beauty industry experiences, building community, being a Makeup Artist versus a PMU Artist, 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: Dr. Zuri (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/artistrybyzuri PMUCon(Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/pmucon_ 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.

    47min
  3. 4 DE DEZ.

    Ep. 247: Launching Anke Beauty, Mental Health, and Full-Time Content Creation - Ronke Raji

    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 about the creation + challenges of her beauty brand Anke Beauty, monetizing social media, her YouTube monetization strategy, mental health awareness, sacrifices as a full-time content creator, 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: Ronke Raji (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/ronkeraji Anke Beauty (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/ankebeautyco 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.

    40min
  4. 29 DE NOV.

    Ep. 246: Sephora Gate: Why the Sephora Squad Has Everyone Talking + Tips to Get Chosen Next Year!

    🚨 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.

    47min
  5. 20 DE NOV.

    Ep. 245: Inner Transformation For Outer Success: How To Be A Top Makeup Artist - Sonia Rodriguez

    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.

    1h28min
  6. 13 DE NOV.

    Ep. 244: Mastering Bold Hair Trends: Textured Hair, Vivids & Wig Styling for Venus Williams - Brendnetta Ashley

    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.

    1h7min
  7. 6 DE NOV.

    Ep. 243: How Bask and Lather is Helping Women, Men, and Kids Beat Hair Loss for Good- Shaina Rainford

    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.

    52min
  8. 30 DE OUT.

    Ep. 242: Behind the Spa: Skincare Tips, Business Strategies & Beauty Industry Realities - Meka Mathis

    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.

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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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