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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

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01:11:18

Ep. 196: Building A Resilient Glow-Worthy Skincare Brand

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2023/12/22

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Laurencia Burt to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Brooklyn Sky Collection is one such brand. The founder Laurencia Burt struggled with homelessness as a child where her and her family sometimes slept in churches and even their car. This fueled her passion to become a social worker as an adult. She wanted to be the person she needed as a child. She went on to get married, have children and thrive. Just when Laurencia thought that life

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Ep. 195: Becoming A Doctor Of Professional Cosmetology

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2023/12/13

"Heal the hair and touch the soul,” is the mantra that guides the hands of award-winning Doctor of Professional Cosmetology Dr. Adrin “Seven”. His stellar signature styles have found their way to the pages of Vogue, Vanity Fair, Essence, InStyle, Heart & Soul, Jet, Upscale, Ebony, Black Hair Sophisticates, and other leading beauty and fashion magazines. With remarkable talent, innovative skills, and undeniable charm, he has been matched by the likes of celebrities such as Patti La Belle, Lynda

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01:31:56

Ep. 194: Innovative Sustainably Sourced Fashion

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2023/12/06

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Rich Rocket to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Growing up with very humble beginnings, Rich learned at a very young age how to resourcefully make something from nothing. Expression was second nature to Rich, even though social normality and small town mentality kept his creativity at bay for most of his adolescence. After high school, Rich began his journey into higher education, and self exploration. He began working various jobs, to

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Ep. 193: The #1 App That Helps You Find Dope Barbers...

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2023/11/29

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Obi Omile to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Obi is the CEO + Co-Founder of theCut App, the #1 barber discovery app. Obi was on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List and is a Techstars ‘18 alum. He brings experience across tech and financial services industries prior to launching theCut with his co-founder Kush Patel. Almost anyone who's been to a barbershop has had a bad haircut experience. It happens to barbers too. They definitely have their

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Ep. 192: Inheriting A Hair Salon & Turning It Into A...

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2023/11/22

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Derrenzo “Renz” Hines to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. After Renz inherited a beauty salon at the age of 19, when his father passed away, he took the business under his wing and turned it into a beauty empire. He is now the Owner of Salon Renz, Suites by Renz (2 locations), and Bundles by Renz, solidifying himself as a go to in the industry. On this episode Renz shares all of the trials and tribulations of his journey thus far, how

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Ep. 191: How PsychoHairapy Uses Hair As An Entry...

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2023/11/15

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Dr. Afiya is a therapist, educator, research-scientist, hair historian, and hairstylist. She is the owner of Ma'at Psychological Services, a private practice in Washington, DC focused on promoting balance and restoring order to the lives of her clients. She focuses on understanding and using traditional African cultural rituals for contemporary wholistic mental health practices

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Ep. 190: The Reality Of Being A Celebrity Makeup...

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2023/11/08

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Andrea C. Samuels to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Andrea is an award winning Celebrity Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist and Beauty Educator who excels in beauty, editorial and red carpet events nationwide and internationally. Between 2013 to today, Andrea has assisted some of the industry’s top Makeup Artists such as Ashunta Sheriff, Sir John, DeShawn Hatcher, Gucci Westman and the late AJ Crimson. Andrea was the first makeup finalist

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Ep. 189: Glam Chronicles: 30+ Years of Beauty Magic...

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2023/11/01

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Makeup Artist & Co-Founder of Black Legends In Beauty, Viola Nicholson to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. With a career spanning 30+ years in the industry, Viola is no stranger to hard work, perseverance, and adding value to her community. Aside from operating her tool line, Brushes by Viola, she is known for coordinating the most transformative Makeup Masterclasses for some of our faves like Sam Fine, Merrell Hollis, and Reggie Wells,

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Ep. 188: How Former Esthetician, Colleen Carey, Is...

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2023/10/25

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

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Ep. 187: How Inner Glow Vitamins Is Unlocking...

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2023/10/18

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

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Ep. 186: Building A Non-Toxic Clean Beauty Empire +...

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2023/10/11

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 centered

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Ep. 185: Behind The Formulas: NTRL By Sabs + The...

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2023/10/04

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 specialization

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Ep. 184: Artificial Intelligence Meets Beauty...

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2023/09/27

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 fashion

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Ep. 183: Reviving Confidence One Strand At A Time...

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2023/09/20

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

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Ep. 182: Hair Drama on Set: Shalita Grant's Bold Exit...

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2023/09/13

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

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Ep. 181: Sobriety, Transformation, and Triumph - The...

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2023/09/09

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’s

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Ep. 180: From Startup To Success: Melissa Butler's...

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2023/09/06

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

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Ep. 179: The $10,000 Day Beauty Blueprint

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2023/08/30

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 Salem

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Ep. 178: Makeup Artists' Dream Kit: Stylish Travel...

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2023/08/23

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 as an

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Ep. 177: Creating Kid Friendly Beauty With Petite ‘N...

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2023/08/16

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 mother

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