The 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?

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Ep. 150: Jane Harris

Jane Harris, CEO Of The Virgin Hair Fantasy, Shares Why Her Perucas Are A Confidence Booster For Busy Moms + Women

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Ep. 149: Wahne Tubman

Wahne Tubman, CEO of Soul Balm Sisters, Shares How She’s Creating Sisterhood Through The Power Of Wellness

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Ep. 148: Jewels Jones

Jewels Jones Shares How She Helps Beauty Pros Diversify Their Income To Become Confident + Successful Business Leaders

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Ep. 147: Sam Fine

Sam Fine Shares Words Of Wisdom + Clarity For Artists Globally After 30+ Years In The Beauty Industry

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Ep. 146: Personal Identity Crisis

In this episode I discuss the topic of how what we do in our personal lives, based on the habits we’ve adopted over the years, will translate to the success of our business.

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Ep. 144: Seda Bilginer

Seda Bilginer, Co-Founder of Esas Beauty, Shares How To Stop Micro-Dosing Toxins & Adopt An All Natural Approach To Beauty

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Ep. 142: Jake Rosenberg

How Jake Rosenberg, Founder Of Krete, Created Effective 30-Second Skincare For Men’s Unique Skin Care Needs

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Ep. 141: Stick With It Until It Sticks

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I’m sharing and reflecting on some events from 2023 and encouraging you to let go of the shame and embrace the process of achieving your goals.

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Ep. 140: Jasmine Jones

How Jasmine Jones Is Helping Booked + Busy Bridal Beauty Pros Expand With Streamlined Automation

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Ep. 139: Camille Calvet

How Camille Calvet Combined Her SFX Expertise + The Healing Power Of Silicone To Create SilcSkin To Fight Wrinkles

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Ep. 138: Johanne Joseph

Johanne Joseph, CEO Of J’Organic Solutions, Turned Her Natural Hair Trauma Into A Successful All-Natural Brand

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Ep. 137: Shannon Erley

Shannon Erley, CEO of Pomp, Created A Digital Platform That Helps Consumers Get Personalized Skincare Recommendations

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Ep. 136: Cherlyn Carby

How Cherlyn Carby, CEO of Skylar J’s LushUs Kids, Is Bringing Organic Hair Care Solutions For Kids To The Marketplace

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Ep. 134: Crystal Wilson

Crystal Wilson, Certified Esthetician and Beauty Business Mogul, Gets Real About Post-Operative Surgical Care

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Ep. 133: Lissette Waugh

How Lissette Waugh, Founder Of The L Makeup Institute, Is Training The Next Generation Of Elite Makeup Artists

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Ep. 132: DeShawn Hatcher

DeShawn Hatcher Shares Her Beauty Industry Expertise & Assisting Rules To Follow For Success On Set

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