Hitting Pan

Justine Marjan gets to the bottom of what it really takes to become a sought-after celebrity hairstylist. From her start as a salon receptionist to working with icons like Kim Kardashian and Ashley Graham, she spills the tea on the hustle, trends shaping Hollywood, and the challenges of juggling a high-profile career with motherhood. Feeling inspired to level up your self-care? Listeners of this e...

In this week’s episode of Hitting Pan, host Bethany Blair leaves the studio behind and heads straight to Lisa Vanderpump’s jaw-droppingly gorgeous home Villa Rosa to catch up on beauty secrets, a little real talk about self-made success, and of course, some insider scoop on her November IPSY Icon Box collection.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jaleesa Jaikaran gets to the bottom of what it really takes to turn a makeup obsession into a beauty career. From Trinidad to backstage at Fashion Week, she’s sharing how her “elevated snatchural” style and a little manifestation helped her get there. Whether she’s breaking down undertones or spilling makeup secrets from Sir John, Pat McGrath, and Kabuki, Jaikaran serves up real t...

In this week’s episode of Hitting Pan , Amy Liu, founder of TOWER 28, gets to the bottom of creating a beauty brand that caters to sensitive skin without sacrificing style or performance. From her eczema struggles to psychic predictions, Liu opens up about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, betting on herself, and redefining what it means to be sensitive in the beauty world. Plus, listeners of...

In this week’s episode of Hitting Pan , Amanda McCants gets to the bottom of blending beauty and comedy, from viral sketches like “Westlake Village Mom” to her “Just Be Hot” mentality. We talk about her rise from acting auditions to viral TikToks, the art of fake eyelashes, and why a spray tan can solve just about anything. Plus, listeners of this episode of Hitting Pan will even get an exclusive...

In this hilarious and refreshingly candid episode, Shani Darden gets to the bottom of her unexpected journey from aspiring model to skincare guru. From starring in rap videos (without knowing how to dance) to hiding her kids while treating A-list clients in her backyard guest house, Darden’s story is equal parts chaotic and inspiring. Plus, she drops some major skincare wisdom—like how retinol can...

In the Season 2 premiere episode of Hitting Pan , we get to the bottom of Etienne Ortega’s rise from life in small-town Mexico to being one of Hollywood’s makeup artists. Ortega shares how he overcame early challenges, harnessed the power of social media, and built his own beauty brand, ORTEGA BEAUTY—all while facing personal setbacks.  Plus, Hitting Pan listeners will even get an exclusive 3...

In this week’s mini episode of Hitting Pan , host Bethany Blair quizzes her husband Scott on his beauty knowledge. We get to the bottom of if being with a glam girl for 14 years really schools you on things like Brazilian blowouts, French manicures, money pieces, hyaluronic acid, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s mini episode of Hitting Pan , IPSY’s VP of Creative Diana Maciel gets to the bottom of her career path, creative process, and where she finds all of her amazing mood board inspo. Plus, Maciel and host Bethany Blair talk fashion vs. beauty, giving back to your community, and that infamous “The Devil Wears Prada” cerulean scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

In this week’s mini episode of Hitting Pan , host Bethany Blair and IPSY’s Senior Manager of Editorial Maddie Aberman get to the bottom of the viral Everything Shower trend. The Everything Shower is part self-care ritual, part hard work, but it’s so rewarding. Bethany and Maddie take listeners through the whole shebang, including the correct Everything Shower order, product recommendations, and th...

In this week’s mini episode of Hitting Pan , we gathered beauty’s best social media experts, including E.L.F. BEAUTY’s social media manager Chelsea Carey, KATE SOMERVILLE’s social media manager and content strategist Rachel Friedman, and IPSY’s own senior social media manager Marra Vargas, to get to the bottom of winning the social media game. With host Bethany Blair, they spill all the tea on sec...

In this week’s mini episode of Hitting Pan , we tapped makeup artist Kendal Lopez and esthetician Tifini Hartman to answer all your listener-submitted beauty questions—their answers might even surprise you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s mini episode, sit down for a storytime with Hitting Pan host Bethany Blair as she takes listeners through her journey to working at IPSY. From her life as a makeup artist working with the Jonas Brothers to becoming a micro-influencer and working in reality TV production, Bethany’s path might not have been a straight line, but she’s right where she’s meant to be. Hosted on Acast. See...

In this week’s episode, host Bethany Blair takes a walk down season one memory lane, recapping all the tea, trends, and OMG-insights our guests spilled in the first 10 episodes of Hitting Pan . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the season one finale of IPSY’s Hitting Pan podcast, creator, model, and hair influencer Dana Patterson (aka @danaisabellaaa) gets to the bottom of getting scouted by Ford Models when when she was just 17, the difference between modeling in New York City vs. Los Angeles, and how she made the transition from print model to full-time creator who was in control of her own image and career. Dana al...

In the penultimate episode of Hitting Pan season one, Instagram’s Head of Beauty Partnerships, Kristie Dash, gets to the bottom of embracing her ambitious Capricorn side (and how that led to starting her first grown-up job while still finishing her last semester of college), the important role mentorship has played in her life, and how volunteering to take a stretch assignment at work led her to a...

In this episode of Hitting Pan , Christina Basias and Alexis Androulakis (the dynamic duo behind The Lipstick Lesbians) get to the bottom of dealing with disappointing job loss, career malaise, health scares, and how a quick pit stop at Sephora that changed everything. They spill the tea on how they’ve shifted their lives to go all-in on content creation while keeping their beauty-obsessed followe...

In episode 7 of Hitting Pan , Danessa Myricks gets to the bottom of growing up as a young Black woman who didn’t see herself in the beauty space to accidentally becoming an in-demand makeup artist, educator, and product innovator with a successful brand of her very own. In a world saturated with beauty, Danessa’s entrepreneurial spirit, just-say-yes attitude, and commitment to inclusivity have hel...

In episode 5 of Hitting Pan , celebrity makeup artist, content creator, and IPSY’s Chief Makeup Artist, Ash K Holm, gets to the bottom of taking big career leaps, having a why-not-me mentality, the power of Instagram, and the importance of learning to read a room. Plus, she spills the tea on her iconic glam database and what the K in Ash K Holm really stands for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

In episode 5 of Hitting Pan , beauty creator and artist Chrisspy gets to the bottom of her meteoric rise to popularity, taking a major time out from social media, dealing with the comparison complex, and finally reaching a place of self-acceptance. Plus, she shares a little blast-from-the-past Chrisspy-core beauty advice and spills on what she’d say to her younger self (spoiler alert: absolutely n...

In this episode of Hitting Pan , IPSY’s Chief Merchandising Officer Kristy Westrup gets to the bottom of the art and science behind merchandising, how being a competitive D1 athlete has helped her level up professionally, and the importance of brand authenticity. Plus, she’s dropping an exclusive hint about August’s celebrity Icon Box curators (yes, that’s curators plural).  Hosted on Acast....

In this episode of Hitting Pan , makeup artist Alexandra French gets to the bottom of creating her own opportunities, using Instagram to help her land her dream job, being the kind of boss she’d want to have, and what’s in store for her career next (hint: It does not include season three of Euphoria ). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie Valentine (aka Glamzilla) gets to the bottom of her 14-year journey to become the Internet’s no-BS big sister. From her childhood as a full-glam girl, to building trust with her community, forming IRL friendships from her comments section, and standing by her Hot Fire product recommendations—with the receipts to prove it—Glamzilla is playing the long game.  Hosted on Acast. See acas...

OG beauty creator and ONE/SIZE brand founder Patrick Starrr gets to the bottom of how he went from being his own Instagram boyfriend to becoming a master of communication, a world-class marketer, and beauty BFFs with A-listers like Naomi Campbell and Gwen Stefani. Then he spills the tea on shifting back to a Patrick Starrr wannabe all while making some lifelong esthy besties!   Hosted on...

Presented by IPSY, Hitting Pan gets to the bottom of all things beauty—no topic is off limits. Get the tea on all the weird, wacky, and wonderful trends taking over your feed, surprising stories from brand founders, shocking insights from industry experts, gag-worthy gossip from beauty creators, and an exclusive peek behind the curtains with our Icon Box curators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...