More Than A Pretty Face

This week, we talk with the incredible Jennifer James - a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur. From a clothing brand to skincare, she's done it all. She's on a mission to empower more women and specifically, women of color, to make their mark on the world. Connect with Jennifer! Instagram: @thejennifernjames @sknexo Pivot to Disrupt @pivot2disrupt Connect with us! Instagram: @prettyfacelad...

Our latest More Than a Pretty Face guest, Danielle Marshall, created a guide that helps students and their parents navigate the college tour experience with an easy-to-use journal that helps you remember the facts. It's something you don't know you need until you need it. Danielle shares her inspiration for creating the journal and why college is a big deal that requires proper research. O...

This week, we talk to the amazing professional violinist Stephanie Yu. Stephanie has been playing violin since she was 5 and attending Juilliard (yes that Juilliard) for her BA and MFA. Although trained classically, Stephanie has just as impressive of a resume playing in the pop world with some of our favorites like Rhianna, Chloé and Halle, and Beyoncé! And as if she couldn't get any cooler, she...

Ecuadorian native Carolina Mendez knows what it's like to leave her home and immigrate to a new country. In this episode, she shares her incredible story of what it's like to be undocumented in the United States and her amazing journey to citizenship.

We're back! In the year of our Lord, 2024. We're starting off the year with a minisode where we discuss some of our goals for ourselves and for the podcast. We also psych ourselves up to leave the house. Connect with us! Instagram: @prettyfacelady3 Twitter: @prettyfacelady3 Facebook: More Than a Pretty Face Email: mtapfpod@gmail.com

This episode is for the folks who struggle with Imposter Syndrome. You know you're competent but somehow you still feel like a fraud. Natalia and Courtney share stories of how they've felt this way and give tips on overcoming it. Connect with us! Instagram: @prettyfacelady3 Twitter: @prettyfacelady3 Facebook: More Than a Pretty Face Email: mtapfpod@gmail.com

We're built like our dads, but we're going to unfold all that in this episode with Arielle Estoria . She is an Actress, Model, Poet, and now Author of The Unfolding: An Invitation to Come Home to Yourself. She shares with Natalia and Courtney the constant process of growing and changing into the person you want to be. Connect with Arielle! Instagram: @ arielleestoria Website Connect with u...

It's here! MTAPF 2.0 inaugural episode! On this episode, Natalia and Courtney cut up, talk about how they met, and what it's like being a baby writer in LA. CONNECT WITH THE SHOW! Instagram: @prettyfacelady3 Twitter: @prettyfacelady3  Facebook: More Than a Pretty Face  Email: mtapfpod@gmail.com Follow Natalia @nlorrainexx Follow Courtney @courtneyjgee

We're coming back! The More Than A Pretty Face podcast is relaunching. New episodes start dropping on November 24, 2023! And some extra special news - the show has a new co-host named Courtney! Rate, review, and subscribe! CONNECT WITH THE SHOW! Instagram: @prettyfacelady3 Twitter: @prettyfacelady3  Facebook: More Than a Pretty Face  Email: mtapfpod@gmail.com

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I chat with the incredible and hysterical humans that are Liza Treyger and Kara Klenk. Both are comedians, actresses, and my personal favorite - hosts of That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast! We talk about how they got their starts in comedy from doing open mics to working weird jobs at MTV. They tell me about how That's Messed Up came to be and we di...

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I get to chat with one of the coolest and talented ladies I know - Jennifer Meadows! Jennifer is a makeup artist for MSNBC and NBC News! She also has her own business called Phenomenal Faces where she does makeup for everything from weddings to events! After college, Jennifer stumbled into a job working at the MAC counter at a department store - b...

On this week's episode, I get to chat with fellow Clark University alum and all-around amazing human Hannah Martin! Hannah is the Founder and Creator of The Fashion Cookbook! Starting the blog in high school, it's now grown into a full-blown style, brand, and image consulting business. From her beginnings styling the professors at Clark to now, Hannah's always kept the idea of making people feel t...

This week's episode is a real treat! I get to talk with the beautifully talented and inspirational Kanisha Tillman! Kanisha is the Founder of Tutus & Tennis Shoes. Her business works with transracial adoptee families and people of all kinds on Black hair care. When Kanisha got into cosmetology she didn't expect it to lead her here. She tells me about the tough conversations she's had with whit...

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I have a conversation with the ever-charming and talented Nanette Trujillo! Nanette is an up-and-coming fashion designer and recent graduate of the Parsons School of Design. We talk about all things when it comes to her journey into the fashion world and her latest collection titled Our Spatial Imprint . Studying the concepts of Feng Shui and her...

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I chat with the brilliantly talented Julia Seales! Julia is a screenwriter and author of the forthcoming mystery novel A Most Agreeable Murder . This being her debut book, Julia has also managed to have her novel optioned for a movie with TriStar Pictures. We talk about her love of storytelling, our shared passion for mystery shows, and Mary-Kate...

On this episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I get to chat with the incredible Sarah Baumann. Sarah is an illustrator, animator, founder of Signet Sealed - and of course - creator of Sarah Sums it Up! Known for classic designs and amazing yet informative animation videos on Tik Tok - Sarah has accomplished so much! In this episode, we talk about how she started Signet Sealed and got into illustrati...

This week on More Than A Pretty Face, I get to talk with the amazing Imani Barbarin. Imani is a race and disability advocate and writer. In this episode, we talk about her journey as a disabled person and her work in advocacy. We dive into the treatment of disabled people in the world today and the importance of disabled visibility. Imani is a powerhouse and this is definitely an episode you don't...

Starting off season 5 of More Than A Pretty Face, I get to chat with the incredible and ever lovely Rosie Day! Rosie is an actress, writer and director based out of London. In this episode we chat about everything from mental health to the Queen of England. Rosie fell into acting by accident but has loved it ever since. Taking her talents beyond the screen, Rosie has written and directed. She even...

On the season 4 finale of More Than A Pretty Face, I talk with the incredible Julie Waters! Julie is a Vice President of Development & Production at Temple Hill Entertainment. She is currently a producer on Dave on FX and (my favorite) Love, Victor on Hulu. In college, Julie decided that she wanted to work in TV and heard the title 'Development Executive' and knew that's who she was going to b...

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I talk to the ever-talented actress, writer, and director Priyanga Burford! Priyanga, known for her work in HBO's Industry, Avenue 5 , Press, and more, never fails to deliver versatility in her roles. Having south Asian parents, Priyanga's family not initially on board with her dream of becoming an actress. We talk about having self-confidence and...

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I get to chat with international touring poet, author, and activist Ebony Stewart! Ebony turned her love of words into her life's work. From teacher to a poet, Ebony didn't know she could make her passion into her profession. Her poetry connects to everything from identity to sexuality. In this episode, we talk about Black women owning their narra...

This week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face is a real treat! I get to talk with actress Amy Manson! Amy shines as "Maladie" in the highly anticipated upcoming series The Nevers on HBO! I gush over her playing "Merida" in ABC's Once Upon A Time . In this episode, we talk about her falling in love with acting and fears of rejection. Amy shares her way of dealing with mental health and bringing aw...

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I chat with Video Music Award-nominated choreographer, director, writer, and an all-around gem of a human Galen Hooks! Growing up in LA, Galen has been working and dancing in the entertainment industry since she was seven. At just 14, Galen choreographed her first dance. From there, she's danced for Brian McKnight, Janet Jackson, Hilary Duff, and...

On today's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I talk with the immensely talented and angelic soul that is Ali Russo! She is currently a theater actress based in New England. Ali and I went to Clark University together and I had the pleasure of acting in plays and musicals alongside her. We cover her journey from the stages at Clark to the New York auditions to finding her theater home in Rhode Is...

On this episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I get to chat with the incomparable Tara Setmayer. While spending most of her career in conservative politics, Tara left the Republican party. She's never been one to hold her tongue. In this episode, we discuss her reckoning with politics, being a woman of color in that space, and willingness to call people on their BS!  Tara is a CNN political con...