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. 112: What To Do When You’re Feeling Stuck & Unmotivated 18.05.2022 20:51

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I’m sharing some tips on what you can do when you start feeling stuck & unmotivated. One of my #FriendsinBeauty reached out to me recently with this challenge and I was able to ease her mind and give her some suggestions & encouragement. We all go through these periods of unmotivation from time to time so let’s be prepared to get out of the slump. Let me...

Ep. 111 Featuring Kechia Taylor, Samuel McDuffie, and Tiyana Robinson 11.05.2022 1:57:44

Today on the 111th episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Kechia Taylor - CEO + Franchisor of Brows & Company, Samuel McDuffie - Mindset Coach, and Tiyana Robinsn - Beauty Biz Strategist to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. This episode was recorded in front of a LIVE audience in Washington, DC and was the first LIVE recording of the Friends in Beauty Podcast. On this episode my g...

Ep. 110: Muslimah Carpenter Shares The Science To Creating Viral Content On Social Media 04.05.2022 1:04:01

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Muslimah Carpenter, also known as Moose, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Muslimah is a Makeup Artist, Content Creator, and Educator based in the Metropolitan DC area. She is known for her highly engaging video content, where she showcases her breathtaking makeup looks with her mind-blowing transition videos. After working as a content creato...

Ep. 109: How Camille Baretto’s Personal Struggle With Hair Loss Inspired Her To Create ME Cosmetics 27.04.2022 1:12:14

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome the Founder of ME Cosmetics, Camille Baretto, to the Friends in Beauty Podcast. Dermatologist tested , ME Cosmetics by self-described “cosmetic MacGyver” Camille Barreto launched at the end of 2021 to rave reviews. After struggling with thinning hair for years, Camille was unable to find a confidence-boosting beauty product that effectively addres...

Ep. 108: Recap - 1st Friends in Beauty Podcast LIVE 20.04.2022 36:50

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I’m doing a recap of my 1st Friends in Beauty Podcast LIVE that happened on April 15, 2022. After hosting any kind of event it’s important to reflect on the different things that occurred. In this episode I talk about: -Things that happened (good & bad) leading up to the event -What happened the day of the event -What happened after the event -What went wel...

Ep. 107: How The Beauty CPA, Kenesha Coleman, Is Helping Beautypreneurs Optimize Their Tax + Financial Lives 13.04.2022 1:01:52

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome the Beauty CPA, Kenesha Coleman, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Kenesha is an award-winning CPA, Certified Tax Coach and IRS Enrolled Agent. She founded ColemanTax, an Accounting firm that specializes in helping ambitious and driven Beauty Entrepreneurs save money by optimizing their tax and financial lives. Beautypreneurs rely on her eas...

Ep. 106: How Melissa Odum, CEO + Founder of Queendom Aesthetics Turned A Product Made At Home For Her Children Into A Million Dollar Business 05.04.2022 53:09

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcomethe CEO and Founder of Queendom Aesthetics, Melissa Odum, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Queendom Aesthetics is the #1 largest, black-woman owned vegan, holistic, and wellness spa based in New Orleans & in Slidell, Louisiana. Since Queendom's founding in 2015, Melissa has been able to help millions with their spa services and handmade/manuf...

Ep. 105: How The Black Micropigmentation Association Is Paving The Way For The Next Generation Of PMU’s + Estheticians Of Color 30.03.2022 1:07:44

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome the founders of the Black Micropigmentation Association to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. The BMA is founded by 4 Permanent Makeup experts, estheticians and beauty business educators, from around the globe who, collectively, have over 24 years of experience in the beauty industry. It all started on Clubhouse when Artists and friends Dior Dave...

Ep. 104: Milan Mobley, CEO of Umanagement PR, Shares How Brands Can Use Public Relations To Their Advantage Aside From Press 23.03.2022 1:09:01

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome the Founder & CEO of UManagement Strategic Communications + Public Relations, Milan Mobley, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Milan is the publicist behind some of my favorite guests on the Friends in Beauty Podcast and with her expertise in public relations I knew that she would be an asset to the Friends in Beauty audience. In this intervi...

Ep. 103 -NFT's In The World Of Beauty 16.03.2022 26:32

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I’m talking about NFT’s in the world of beauty. If you haven’t heard NFT’s are the new wave of cryptocurrency that is revolutionizing the way we do business, deal with consumers, and invest. I have been immersed in the NFT space for several months now so I wanted to come and talk about: -What is an NFT? -How NFT’s are showing up in beauty -The potential imp...

Ep. 102: Storytime - She’s Lucky I Wanted To Be Professional! 09.03.2022 16:40

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I’m sharing a little storytime about a bridesmaid that I experienced over the weekend. I’ve literally never had a bad experience doing a wedding, and this wedding experience wasn’t bad at all, but this bridesmaid is lucky that I wanted to remain professional for the sake of my brand and for my fellow MUA’s that were assisting me. Let me know what you would’...

Ep. 101: How Liana Blomquist, Founder of Brooklyn Rooftop Botanicals, Beauty Farms Are Producing Products From Seed To Bottle 02.03.2022 15:18

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome the Founder of Brooklyn Rooftop Botanicals, Liana Blomquist, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Brooklyn Rooftop Botanicals is New York City's first and only rooftop beauty farm that spans over three rooftops. They grow and process botanicals on Brooklyn rooftops to create extracts and beauty products. Liana is a certified horticulturist +...

Ep. 100: YOU ARE ENOUGH! Celebrating 100 Episodes of The Friends in Beauty Podcast 23.02.2022 39:33

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I’m celebrating my 100th episode! I’m so proud to reach this milestone and reflect on this moment. I encourage you to celebrate your #miniwins and give you some encouraging words to live by and remember. Tune in to help me celebrate the occasion. Support Friends in Beauty by sharing an episode with your friends + family, subscribing to the YouTube channel...

Ep. 99: True Glo Expert Skincare Creator, Annastazia Unce, Viral TikTok Sells Out Online Store 2x 16.02.2022 46:41

Ep. 99: True Glo Expert Skincare Creator, Annastazia Unce, Viral TikTok Sells Out Online Store 2x Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Aesthetician & Creator of True Glo Expert Skincare, Anastazia Unce to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Annastazia has been an esthetician for 9 years and currently owns and operates Kimeera Spa. There she specializes in treating hyperpigmentation...

Ep. 98: Melissa Hibbért, Founder of Shyft Beauty, Is Providing Access To Underserved Beauty Brands + Founders 09.02.2022 51:35

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome the Founder of Shyft Beauty Consulting Agency, Melissa Hibbért, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Melissa is a former Corporate Marketing Executive turned Beauty Entrepreneur; A natural business evolution for her - combining a successful background in multi-cultural advertising, brand & product and entertainment marketing with her immense pass...

Ep. 97: Danessa Myricks Shares The 22 Year Evolution of Danessa Myricks Beauty + The Keys To Success In Beauty 02.02.2022 56:10

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome my fave Makeup Artist, Photographer, Entrepreneur & Founder of Danessa’s Myricks Beauty, Danessa Myricks to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. In a world focused on labels, Danessa Myricks has continuously broken boundaries and built a world of beauty for people from all races, ages and genders. Starting out as a self-taught makeup artist, Danes...

Ep. 96: The Balancing Act 26.01.2022 24:40

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I share how I’ve been balancing life and work or not so much. This balancing act is no joke so I’ve come up with a solution to alleviate some of the stress + anxiety that I have been experiencing. I also share some exciting things that have been happening that have been totally random yet fulfilling + what’s next for Friends in Beauty. Additionally, you won...

Ep. 95: How Maxine Pittman, CEO + Founder of Tress Obsessed Beauty Vending, Is Catering To Women Of Color On The Go 19.01.2022 1:18:59

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome the CEO + Founder of Tress Obsessed Beauty Vending, Maxine Pittman, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Maxine is a born-and-raised Los Angeles millennial who isn’t afraid of hard work, sweat equity, and some faux lashes. Over the years, traveling and beauty have become her two favorite hobbies. Watching Youtube tutorials, practicing makeup look...

Ep. 94: Tatiana “Beat Face Honey” Ward Shares Her Journey From Influencer to Celebrity Makeup Artist 12.01.2022 1:21:53

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Tatiana Ward aka Beat Face Honey, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Tatiana is a celebrity makeup artist and educator. Her very start in the beauty industry was that of educating. Her precise and easy to follow YouTube videos have amassed over 13 Million hits on Youtube worldwide. Tatiana’s mass appeal, skilled artistry, and straight forwar...

Ep. 93: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Are Your Personal Habits Holding You Back In Business? 05.01.2022 16:03

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I’m sharing a personal experience with you that may potentially hold me back in my business as I grow. It may be something you’re doing as well and I also encourage you to explore your personal challenges and how they may be showing up in your business. Don’t forget to share with another #FriendinBeauty. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and...

Ep. 92: Yaw Okyere, CEO of Ava Estell, Talks Formulating + Launching A Brand To Solve His Wife’s Hyperpigmentation Concerns 29.12.2021 57:34

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome the Founder + CEO of Ava Estell, Yaw Okyere, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Developed in response to his wife’s feeling of insecurity over her hyperpigmentation, Ava Estell, is an all-natural line of cosmetic products specifically developed for both the black community and people of colour, by those with first hand experience in the cosmetics...

Ep. 91: 2021 Reflections + 2022 Aspirations 22.12.2021 27:45

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I’m reflecting on 2021 and sharing some things that I accomplished as well as some of the aspirations I have for 2022. If you don’t reflect on your year you’ll never know how far you’ve come and how much you’ve accomplished. Don’t forget to share with another #FriendinBeauty. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a f...

[REWIND] Ep. 90: Mikey Moran, CEO of Private Label, Shares The Hair Business Blueprint 15.12.2021 1:10:48

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Mikey Moran - CEO of Private Label Extensions to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Mikey Moran is a serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Private Label Extensions, a hair extension and technology company helping entrepreneurs launch and manage their brands. Private Label Extensions is ranked number 278 of the Inc. 5000 and the number one...

Ep. 89: Bianca Edwards Talks $5,000 Facials For Floyd Mayweather + Launching A Luxury Beauty Tools Line 08.12.2021 1:40:36

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Bianca Edwards to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Bianca is a Los Angeles licensed esthetician who travels the world to educate others and grow her luxury beauty tools line, Beauty Done Right. Bianca began her Esthetic journey in the 90s as a teenager. As an esthetic sales rep and traveling celebrity Esthetician Bianca has worked in almost eve...

Ep. 88: Celebrity MUA Christina Flach Shares The Pretty + Ugly Of Over 20 Years In Beauty 01.12.2021 1:13:35

Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast I welcome Christina Flach to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Christina is a Celebrity Makeup and Hair Artist + the creator and CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup. Christina is available onsite in Marin, San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, Carmel, and Cabo San Lucas for Weddings, Photoshoots, E-commerce, Make-overs, Film, Video and TV. Her work is inspired by her love of b...