Fearless Beauties

In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team discusses how some popular beauty trends can do more harm than good, especially for Black skin. Exploring some of TikTok’s most popular beauty trends that experts warn against, the team will touch on things like peel-off face masks, skin tag removals and more. They will also cover how beauty trends spread like wildfire today on platforms like TikTok, You...

In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team discusses the need for more inclusive spa spaces to accommodate people living with disabilities. They cover some of the key elements of inclusive spa design, and why these principles should be at the forefront of all common spaces. The team takes a look at whether the spa world today is accessible for people who live with physical disabilities, as well a...

In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team discusses Albinism, and the unfortunate stigmas that are still associated with the condition. Exploring and busting common myths associated with Albinism, the team discusses how some new products on the market are being designed specifically for people living with Albinism in mind. After listening to this episode, you’ll have a better sense of what Albin...

In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team tackles the topic of body shaming, including why people still shame or question couples if they believe their level of attractiveness, body sizes, or shapes are mismatched. The team discusses a recent Buzzfeed article about a woman who spoke out against relationship body shaming after people questioned her appearance compared to that of her husband. They...

In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team discusses how modern-day arranged marriages are still prevalent in society despite widespread negative cultural attitudes towards it. They explore the pros and cons of arranged marriages, how it compares to more modern methods like online dating, and what we can learn from this cultural institution. This podcast episode was produced by Quill .

In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team discusses the concept of body autonomy and how we can stop searching for validation outside of ourselves and instead become our own best sources of validation. They discuss what it means to be “hot” today, and how various TikTok trends like the Hot Girl Walk are redefining the meaning of hotness and empowering people to take back the narrative surroundin...

In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team swaps nutrition tips and tricks to get glowing skin. Exploring various superfoods that can give your skin a boost like fish, avocado and walnuts, the episode provides an overview of the best ways to optimize nutrition and beautify your skin from the inside out. The team also discusses what not to eat if you hope to keep your skin clear, healthy and glowi...

In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team discusses our society’s discomfort seeing people with disabilities and how to handle it in a way that’s more inclusive and accepting of all body types. They chat about how we can work towards reducing the stigma surrounding people living with visible disabilities, and instead promote a more inclusive and accepting society and beauty industry. This podcas...

To launch season three of Fearless Beauties, Taylor, Ralph, Beatrice and Alyna are going live for a special podcast recording for Spectrum Laser Training’s student body and alumni. Together, they share their personal stories of how they got into the world of aesthetics, their hopes for the future and their goals for the upcoming season. They also touch on some of the themes they’ll be exploring in...

In the last episode of season two, the Fearless Beauties team discusses how the cultural attitude towards men and the beauty industry is shifting to welcome a wider variety of fluid gender identities. They explore how the industry is slowly becoming more accepting of men who participate in beauty trends such as manicures, pedicures, makeup and skincare products, and why this signals a positive ste...

In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team explores the $5 billion-per-year  phenomenon of child beauty pageants. Beginning with a brief history of the child beauty pageants, the episode also dives into the cultural attitudes they promote including toxic beliefs surrounding beauty and sexuality. The team also covers some of the devastating impacts child beauty pageants have had on contestant...

These days, it seems like every celebrity has come out with a beauty or skincare line. In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team discusses the growing trend of celebrities, specifically musicians, taking the beauty industry by storm as they launch their own branded lines of cosmetics, skincare and more, while in the not-too-distant past they may have only stuck to fragrances. They explore how ar...

In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team discusses the recent controversy surrounding Will Smith’s slapping of Chris Rock at the Oscars in response to his comment about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The comment attacked Pinkett Smith’s hairstyle, which is short due to her struggle with alopecia. This episode explores the negative reactions many people have when it comes to visible differenc...

In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team explores how the beauty industry is changing as a result of new technological advancements. As the world of AI and digital technologies evolves, the beauty industry will benefit from new conveniences and exciting innovations like robot manicures, virtual try-on experiences, automated lash machines, AI skin diagnostic technologies and much more. Mary, Tay...

  By catering to an extremely narrow segment of the population, the beauty industry has excluded many people throughout history, including those living with physical disabilities such as paralysis or blindness. In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team discusses the way people living with disabilities are (or aren’t) represented in the beauty industry, today and throughout history. Mary, Ta...

  In the past, the beauty industry was reserved for only a narrow segment of society—namely white, cis-gendered, straight women. Now, the industry is opening up to accommodate a broader range of gender identities and reflect the diverse range of beauty we see in the real world. In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team explores the beauty industry through the lens of the LGBTQ+ community. U...

In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team including Mary, Taylor and Alyna dive into the wonderful world of Korean beauty, AKA K-Beauty. Korean beauty and skincare products have gained a fanatic following around the world, while many of South Korea’s treatments, trends and exacting beauty standards have made headlines for their rigidity. The episode will discuss why Korean beauty standards are s...

In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team discusses the rising cost of beauty in our society. Reviewing some of the beauty industry’s most expensive products and treatments, this episode will do a deep dive into the outlandish costs associated with skincare and beauty today, and how listeners can achieve similar outcomes without breaking the bank. This episode will explore the reasons why so man...

  In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team discusses the world of clean beauty. They explore the different ways in which we all have the power to impact the planet and our personal health through our beauty and personal care choices. During the episode, they will touch on different clean beauty brands that are making a big impact through their sustainable business practices, and how we can...

  In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team including Mary, Taylor and Alyna, will discuss the unfortunate trend of many People of Colour changing or shortening their names in professional settings to avoid discrimination. Referencing a recent Vogue piece by Editorial Assistant Aiyana Ishmael, the episode will dissect this common issue and how it often occurs within the beauty industry. Fin...

In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team chats about a popular trend on Facebook news feeds: coaching. They discuss the ads that pop up on Facebook and Instagram that promise to help viewers make six figures or more, but oftentimes are only making the coach rich and their clients poor. The team also mentions a few examples of what these coaches look like and explain the tell tale signs of a sca...

In this episode, Mary and Taylor tackle an important topic today: wellness. Wellness is something we all strive for, but unfortunately, more often than not, wellness comes with a price tag. During the episode, they ask the tough questions like, what can we do to create a more inclusive wellness space so that everyone has access to quality self-care? Mary and Taylor also discuss examples of who is...

In this episode, Mary and Taylor discuss Fearless Beauties research on leadership roles currently held in the beauty industry. Together, they explore some of the top companies in beauty and discuss whether or not their leadership teams are truly inclusive. They also discuss how these companies have executed their promises to eliminate racial and gender bias within their workspace and products. Thi...

  In this episode, Mary and Taylor discuss the traditional lens the beauty industry tends to take when selling their ads, an approach that glorifies white, thin, conventionally beautiful women. Using examples of ads from the past 20 years, the two discuss the progress the industry has made in the right direction, highlighting the improvements that will continue moving the needle in the future...

In this episode, Mary and Taylor are tackling a huge issue that isn’t often highlighted: ageism. They walk the audience through what ageism really is, what it looks like, and how often in today’s society, it’s shamelessly promoted. During the episode, Mary and Taylor also touch on their direct experiences with ageism while working in the beauty industry, and how we can broaden our society’s defini...