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Swatch of Horrors

Beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals. You’ll hear Meemz, a former makeup artist, and her guests call out beauty industry issues and bad client behavior. Learn what it’s like to be on the other side of the chair. Behind all that glam, beauty professionals are humans too. Learn tips that improve client interactions so you can avoid some of these beauty horror stories. These horrors also extend beyond the client interaction such as the beauty professional’s personal struggles, lack of

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Ep 21: Prevent Trial Horrors

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2021/03/15

This week's episode is all about how freelance makeup artists can prevent beauty horrors during makeup trials. Freelance makeup artists, this one is for you. Want to know how to conduct successful makeup trials? For makeup artists, makeup trials are a way to secure your makeup booking. Kathy Huynh Cabico is a bridal beauty coach for makeup artists and she is a pro at helping freelance makeup artists become confident bridal beauty business owners. Not only is Kathy a bridal beauty coach, she also has

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Swatch of Horrors Trailer

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2021/03/12

This is not just another beauty podcast. Listen to beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals.

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Ep 20: Update

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2021/02/15

Meemz gives an update about the Swatch of Horrors hiatus. Follow @swatchofhorrors on Instagram and Twitter

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Ep 19: "It can't be fixed"

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2021/01/29

Beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals - a bi-weekly podcast. This week's Swatch of Horrors guest, Akua Robinson, is professional freelance makeup artist from Washington D.C. She is also a beauty educator and a fellow podcaster. Check out her podcast, Friends in Beauty. Akua tells us about a time where a high-profile freelance event took an unexpected turn. She tells us what she learned from that situation and graces the podcast with her positive vibes and mindset. AkuaRobinson.com IG

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Ep 18: Horrors Through the Phone

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2021/01/14

Interview with Ida was recorded in November 2020. Are you ok? 2021 has already been a lot to deal with for us in the US. How bout those whack0s trying to d3str0y our d3m0cracy? (I'm trying to distort the key words so that this episode doesn't show up in the search results relating to that topic. See what I did there?) This week's guest, Ida, gives us 2 beauty horror stories that happened during her time as a retail makeup artist. One was a fright she received through the phone, and the 2nd story

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Ep 17: Clips from 2020 (bonus episode)

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2020/12/31

A podcast about beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals. Meemz recaps key interviews from 2020. If this is your first time listening, this may be a great place to start to get a swatch of the podcast. Thank you all for supporting this project that was born out of quarantine this year. Rate, review, subscribe, and DM or email the show @swatchofhorrors or Swatchofhorrors@gmail.com

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Ep 16: Surviving the Holidays

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2020/12/20

DISCLAIMER: Contents in this episode are not intended to treat, cure, or diagnose any medical or mental conditions. Always consult with your health care provider or medical professional for medical advice. ----- Trigger warning: We will be talking about feelings and mental health in this episode. The holidays can be hard for a lot of people. Meemz shares past stories about anxiety and how historically the holidays can be tough for her. She shares tips on how to cope with winter blues. Learn about

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Ep 15: Youtuber Bashes Makeup Artist for Content

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2020/12/02

Shoutout to Latinos Who Lunch podcast for shouting out Swatch of Horrors on their episode 180! Check them out! Also, for more BIPOC podcasts, check out the #podsincolor hashtag on social media. Meemz reads a listener-submitted beauty horror story. This week's beauty horror story is about a Youtuber who seeks out the worst-reviewed makeup artist and then bashes her makeup artistry for her vlog. Ew. Listen to beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals. The Covid Catch-up segment offers tips on

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Ep 14: Got My Start at a Strip Club

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2020/11/18

Announcement: This podcast will now be bi-weekly starting this week. No episode next week. This week's guest, Alexa (@i.amalexaa), shares how she got her start as a makeup artist at a strip club in Las Vegas. This raw interview touches on exposure to substance abuse within the strip club scene, struggles with mental health from a makeup artist's perspective, and how to talk to your daughter about beauty as Alexa is also a mother. Rate, review, subscribe! Thanks for your support! Don't be a

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Ep 13: Reading Your Horrors

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2020/11/07

Hi! Meemz reads a submitted horror story. The election results are in! Whew....I'm exhausted. A lot has been going on but I'm here with another episode! Follow, rate, subscribe!

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Ep 12: Horror Movie SFX and Tattoo Horrors (feat....

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2020/10/31

This week is a special Halloween edition of the Swatch of Horrors podcast. An episode filled with horror movies, special FX makeup, and tattoo horrors with Alix (@ghostcoffeeshop) from Horrorble People’s Podcast (@horrorblepeoplespodcast). She's here to help guide us through practical makeup vs CGI. We usually discuss beauty horror stories from the perspective of the beauty professional, but this week, we get horror story from the client's point of view. We also dive into good and bad (really bad)

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Ep 11: Ridiculous Returns

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2020/10/22

Meemz, your semi-trilingual host and former makeup artist recounts the most ridiculous things that customers have tried to return in the cosmetics department. What was the most ridiculous thing your client ever tried to return? Meemz has a bad experience with allergy medication. Planning a wedding in "uncertain times." Follow and interact with @swatchofhorrors on Twitter and Instagram! Don't forget to get your flu shot and vote!

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Ep 10: A Customer Tried to Fight Me

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2020/10/14

Meemz has a special personal announcement in this episode! This week's guest is Santa Ana, CA native, Nina Marie ( @ninamarieartistry_ ). She specializes in bridal makeup artistry in Orange County, CA and has pivoted into becoming an aesthetics consultant. Her beauty horror story is about a customer who tried to fight her on the makeup retail sales floor. We talk tips on how to deescalate hostile customer situations and how to overcome language barriers. For the COVID Catch-up, we discuss anxieties

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Ep 9: Do The Lashes Cost Money? (Yes, they do...)

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2020/10/07

This week's guest is celebrity makeup artist, Austin Mark. With over 15 years in beauty, he's worked with Christian Siriano and Pamella Roland. Not to mention, he is internationally published. Austin shares his beauty horror stories that deal with mean-girl cosmetics managers, "stalkers", and the customer entitlement that the beauty industry has created with the culture of FREE. We also touch on eating disorders and how to deal with the pandemic in the COVID Catch-up segment. Give the podcast a

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Ep 8: Chronic Pains of Makeup Artistry

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2020/10/01

DISCLAIMER: Contents in this episode are not intended to treat, cure, or diagnose any medical conditions. Always consult with your health care provider for medical advice. EP 8: ANNOUNCEMENT - Go to the Swatch of Horrors podcast Instagram @SwatchofHorrors. Select the link in the bio and check out the new #TBT Playlist, hand picked by your host, Meemz. New songs added every Thursday. In this episode: Discover how being a makeup artist can affect the body. Meemz shares her experience with chronic pain

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Ep 7: Shady w/ No Dark Shades feat. Brittany Whitfield

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2020/09/22

Fashion and celebrity makeup artist, Brittany Whitfield of NYC. She advocates for Black representation in the beauty industry, especially for people with deeper skin tones who are often underrepresented in beauty marketing. Her beauty horror stories touch on shady beauty practices and lack of dark shades in foundation. Learn why she'll never work with a particular brand again. She is not only a makeup artist, she's an entrepreneur, advocate, and a writer who has an IG packed with content that will

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Ep 6: Hi, I'm Your Host

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2020/09/16

Get to know the Swatch of Horrors host. Learn about her multi-cultural heritage and how that shaped how she identifies and how others label her. Learn how being a daughter of an immigrant father motivated her journey, and why this podcast about beauty horror stories was created. Reflect on systemic racism, diversity, BLM, and the latest tirade against an Asian influencer at an Orange County restaurant. A mini beauty horror story is included in this episode.

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Ep 5: My Client Knowingly Exposed Me to COVID-19

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2020/09/08

A nail tech shares her viral beauty horror story of being exposed to COVID-19 by a client who was desperate to get a gel manicure. The client showed up to the nail appointment and did not disclose that she was positive for COVID-19 till after. We talk tips for the beauty professional on what to do if your client does this to you. Clients, learn how you can be a better client to your beauty professional in this episode. Rate, review, subscribe, follow the Swatch of Horrors Podcast.

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Ep 4: Screaming for Keys in Cosmetics Dept.

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2020/08/25

BLACK LIVES MATTER. Police really shooting another Black man in the back? Prayers to Jacob Blake for a speedy recovery. How many more? -------- Horror stories in the beauty industry: Your host deals with cystic acne & a chemical burn. COVID Catch-up segment to check on your mental health. This week's beauty horror story is about a customer who loses more than just her keys...Find out what all the SCREAMING was about.

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Ep 3: The Skincare Professional's Color-matching Horrors

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2020/08/18

With over 8 years in the skincare game, my guest Andre from Kate Somerville shares his journey from stock room to cosmetics sales floor. We talk a little about food too. 18:00 Andre's go-to product that helps him fight Maskne (acne caused by masks) 22:21 How COVID-19 is changing how you buy cosmetics 26:16 Horror Stories 41:42 Client advice. | Andre's IG: @0ndray | DM @Swatchofhorrors on IG to submit your horrors.

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