Akua Robinson

Friends in Beauty Podcast

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Welcome to Friends in Beauty – the #1 community & podcast for beauty pros! Hosted by Award-Winning Makeup Artist & Beauty Educator, and Your Best Friend in Beauty Akua Robinson, this is where beauty conversations feel like catching up with a friend — real stories and expert tea with the voices that shape the beauty industry without the fluff...Whether you're a makeup artist, hairstylist, esthetician, nail tech, or educator—Friends in Beauty is your go-to for insight, strategy & support. New episodes every Wednesday! Let’s Connect! Follow us on social media: @friendsinbeauty @akuarobinson

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Akua Robinson

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Ep. 162: Kia Ragland's Journey from Cosmetologist to Product Developer at Kylie Cosmetics 03.05.2023 1:14:21

Ep. 162: Kia Ragland's Journey from Cosmetologist to Product Developer at Kylie Cosmetics On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Kia Ragland , Director of Product Development - Color Cosmetics & Skin for Kylie Cosmetics. Ragland is a proud woman of color credited with creating beauty products and formulas for women of all complexions and skin tones. Before joining the Kyli...

Ep. 161: From The Navy to Nurturing Confidence: Meet Harper-Collins Author, Vitiligo Advocate & Confidence Coach Lid'ya C. Rivera! 26.04.2023 1:34:42

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Lid’ya C. Rivera to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Lid’ya is a new Harper-Collins children’s book author, a filmmaker, confidence coach, skincare influencer, and retired, decorated Navy member with a passion for film, advocating, and encouraging others to discover their confidence and self-love from within. Among her various titles, L...

Ep. 160: Discovering Hair Trends, Celebrity Styling, and Education with Tippi Shorter, A-List Celebrity Hairstylist and Salon Owner 19.04.2023 1:08:06

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Tippi Shorter, A-list celebrity hairstylist and owner of the new Hair Love salon in Kansas City, MO. Tippi has styled the tresses of celebrities such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, and more. Her work has graced the covers Elle, Essence, InStyle, & Vanity Fair to name a few as she is known for her innovative...

Ep. 159: Kris Holt Shares The Inside Scoop On Making Money With Influencer Marketing, Sales Funnels, And Scalable Automated Systems 12.04.2023 1:05:29

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome the Queen of Automation, Kris Holt to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Kris helps high level entrepreneurs build their personal brands via social media, sales funnels & scalable automated systems! Since 2011, Kris has been on a mission to empower entrepreneurs with the skills to market their business online. In the last 12 months, she’...

Ep. 158: Tea Time With Akua - Transparency In The Pursuit Of Success 05.04.2023 25:18

In this episode I’m sharing my current woes. Life, business, clients, social media…everything is annoying. Let me know if you can relate. Cheers to transparency and keeping it real! Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN B...

Ep. 157: How Celebrity Makeup Artist, Vittorio Masecchia, Developed A Beauty Brand To Create Elaborate Eye Looks In Seconds 29.03.2023 1:12:19

Ep. 157: How Celebrity Makeup Artist, Vittorio Masecchia, Developed A Beauty Brand To Create Elaborate Eye Looks In Seconds On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Celebrity Makeup Artist, Vittorio Masecchia, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Dexterous, daring, and dedicated to his craft, Vittorio has always set out to become one of the leading makeup artists in the indust...

Ep. 156: Tea Time With Akua - Law Roach Retirement 22.03.2023 26:09

In this episode I’m sharing my takeaways on Law Roach’s retirement from being a celebrity fashion stylist and his recent interview with The Cut by NY Magazine. I stress the importance of us prioritizing our happiness, health, mental health, friends, and family. Never be afraid to take a step back. Your authentic existence depends on it. Click here to listen to Law Roach’s interview and leave a c...

Ep. 155: How Leslie Roberson, Creator Of The Black Beauty Collective, Is Curating A Space For Black Beauty Brands To Succeed & Scale 15.03.2023 1:15:05

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Leslie Roberson to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Leslie is the owner and creator of the Black Beauty Collective & its flagship store out of historic Hyde Park Chicago. It will be the first Black owned beauty store that will carry exclusively Black owned brands and products. The BBC is on a mission to open up locations in every major...

Ep. 154: Taylar Colyar, CEO + Founder of Sip Shop Eat Shares How She Curated Experiences For Small Businesses To Network + Gain Visibility 08.03.2023 1:23:51

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome the CEO + Founder of Sip Shop Eat, Taylar Hagan-Colyar, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Taylar launched the Black-Owned Immersive and IRL pop-up program, Sip Shop Eat! , back in April 2017 after being dissatisfied with her experience as a vendor. She always wished she had a full-circle resource to connect with and learn from other...

Ep. 153: Networking Dos & Don’ts 01.03.2023 25:08

In this episode I share with you some dos and don’ts when it comes to networking. I know my #FriendsinBeauty start overthinking this whole process so I got you covered! Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, networking is a powerful tool for building relationships, finding new opportunities, and advancing your career. However, there are some common mistakes that people mak...

Ep. 152: Manifestations Manifesting…Connections Connecting 22.02.2023 30:07

In this episode I share with you how I have been manifesting some exciting things into my life so far in 2023. I encourage you to set the intention, plant the seed, and watch how things start to manifest in your life when you hold the faith and trust the process. This is a episode you have to share with a friend! Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend o...

Ep. 151: Stephanie Laflora, CEO + Co-Founder Of Crownhunt, Developed A Platform To Educate Hair Stylists On Textured + Curly Hair 15.02.2023 1:09:53

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Stephanie Laflora, CEO + Co-Founder of Crownhunt, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. It took being rejected for service at five separate salons due to her 4C textured hair for Stephanie to realize that something was terribly wrong with the beauty industry. Driven to solve the problems of her own customer experience and already a seri...

Ep. 150: Jane Harris, CEO Of The Virgin Hair Fantasy, Shares Why Her Perucas Are A Confidence Booster For Busy Moms + Women 08.02.2023 1:23:35

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Jane Harris to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Jane is the wigmaker, owner, and mastermind behind the glueless wig brand; The Virgin Hair Fantasy. With over 13 years in the business, Jane’s brand The Virgin Hair Fantasy (TVHF) is the top choice of wigs among celebrities, entrepreneurs, and women that want to up their style game. Jane...

Ep. 149: Wahne Tubman, CEO of Soul Balm Sisters, Shares How She’s Creating Sisterhood Through The Power Of Wellness 01.02.2023 1:20:07

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Wahne Tubman to the Friends in Beauty guest char. Wahne is a NYC based CEO and Founder of Soul Balm Sisters, an experimental clean beauty and wellness company specializing in products and services to help you recharge your body, mind and soul. She leverages the power of African oils, butters, therapeutic herbs and other natural wholesom...

Ep. 148: Jewels Jones Shares How She Helps Beauty Pros Diversify Their Income To Become Confident + Successful Business Leaders 25.01.2023 1:15:25

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Jewels Jones to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. As a retired Hair Stylist and Salon Owner, Jewels fell in love with the business aspect of building and scaling her 10 year career. With her love for gaining clarity, structuring solid business models, curating systems, and sustaining success with ease, Jewels has coined 'Clarity Before...

Ep. 147: Sam Fine Shares Words Of Wisdom + Clarity For Artists Globally After 30+ Years In The Beauty Industry 18.01.2023 1:37:36

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Celebrity Makeup Artist, Sam Fine, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Long before he became a celebrity makeup artist, Sam paid his dues working behind the makeup counter of department stores, an experience he fondly refers to as “the real school of beauty”. There he came in contact with women from all walks of life that wanted one th...

Ep. 146: Personal Identity Crisis 11.01.2023 19:08

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. People always talk about being successful and doing what successful people do but don’t stress the importance of eliminating the bad personal habits that slowly seep into our businesses. The only thing that’s holding us ba...

Ep. 145: The Category Is…IMPLEMENTATION 04.01.2023 21:24

Happy New Year Friends in Beauty. We have officially entered 2023 and the category is IMPLEMENTATION. It’s time to get to work. All of the information & goals that you’ve been hoarding it’s time to put them in action. What are you focused on implementing this year? I can’t wait to see. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeau...

Ep. 144: Seda Bilginer, Co-Founder of Esas Beauty, Shares How To Stop Micro-Dosing Toxins & Adopt An All Natural Approach To Beauty 28.12.2022 1:03:41

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome the Co-Founder of Esas Beauty, Seda Bilginer, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. After working in the corporate beauty industry for a combination of over 25 years, Seda and Amanda set out to create a sustainable and all-natural farm to beauty manufacturing company. Inspired by their mutual love for science, agritech, wellness and inn...

Ep. 143: [REWIND] Do This Powerful Step Before Setting Your Goals 21.12.2022 15:19

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I'm sharing a powerful step that you must do before setting your goals that I learned from my business coach. As you may or may not know, the 4th quarter of the year is when businesses start to reflect on the current year and plan/set goals for the upcoming year. Gone are the days of waiting until January 1st to set your goals for the New Year. Do it now (b...

Ep. 142: How Jake Rosenberg, Founder Of Krete, Created Effective 30-Second Skincare For Men’s Unique Skin Care Needs 14.12.2022 1:05:53

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Jake Rosenberg, Founder of Krete, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with degrees in economics and math, Jake has been a successful serial entrepreneur with ventures spanning software, investments, and fashion. Jake suffered a ski accident in 2019, leaving him with a scar on his f...

Ep. 141: Stick With It Until It Sticks 07.12.2022 28:30

Today on 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. We are all living in interesting times right now and I’m here to remind you that everything is going to be just fine and you will achieve your goals…as long as you continue to be consistent. Don’t forget to share w...

Ep. 140: How Jasmine Jones Is Helping Booked + Busy Bridal Beauty Pros Expand With Streamlined Automation 30.11.2022 1:00:27

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Bridal Beauty Business Growth Coach, Jasmine Jones to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Jasmine is a licensed cosmetologist born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. She started her solo freelance beauty business in 2014 at the age of 19 to become financially independent and shifted into full time bridal beauty agency ownership at a...

Ep. 139: How Camille Calvet Combined Her SFX Expertise + The Healing Power Of Silicone To Create SilcSkin To Fight Wrinkles 23.11.2022 56:00

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Emmy Award Winning Celebrity Makeup Artist + Creator of SilcSkin, Camille Calvet, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Camille is an entrepreneur, a mother and wife, and a two-time Emmy Award winning makeup artist with decades of experience covering up A-list celebrities’ wrinkles and spots. While working on the set of Star Trek, Cam...

Ep. 138: Johanne Joseph, CEO Of J’Organic Solutions, Turned Her Natural Hair Trauma Into A Successful All-Natural Brand 16.11.2022 1:09:18

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Johanne Joseph, the CEO of J’Organic Solutions, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Johanne has spent the past few decades flourishing in the beauty industry as a hair care brand entrepreneur, but it was her early life, filled with trauma and tremendous low self-esteem that transformed her personal self image and her desire to make an im...