Christina Rodriguez

Pretty Smart Rich

Business EN ↓ 111 episodes

Pretty Smart Rich is a dynamic podcast exploring success at the intersection of cultura, creators, and ambition. Presented by Christina Rodriguez, each episode dives into the journeys of remarkable women in CPG, tech, and creative industries. Gain insights into emerging beauty and fashion tech trends while celebrating cultural richness, strategic intelligence, and unapologetic female entrepreneurship.

Author

Christina Rodriguez

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Business

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Latest episode

Jun 5, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 2: Unconscious Bias & Beauty 09.01.2021

In this episode I'm talking about unconscious bias and beauty from distorted representation in the media. Usually society has us believe a woman's worth is based on her looks and without even knowing you meet a new person at a network event and want to fit her into your box and judge her/him before you learn who they are where they come from.

Season2 Episode 1: Let's talk boob sweat. 15.12.2020

Do your Lady Parts Sweat? Meet Entrepreneur, Joani DiCampli, Founder of Boobalicious.   If you want to check out more of her products you can go to her shop.  Click the links below. www.etsy.com/market/boobalicious www.facebook.com/boobaliciousproducts/

Episode 33: Snapchat Partners X Beauty Corp 13.12.2020

In this episode I'm talking about the parnership with beauty tech solutions Beauty Corp.  Plus should we begin to be weary of makeup apps and how they are influencing young teen girls ? Instagram: @Christinathefitbeaute

Episode 32: Sephora Inside of Kohl’s 04.12.2020

In this episode I talk about how Sephora cut a deal with Kohl’s to rival Ulta Beauty in Target.

Episode 31: Ulta Beauty inside of Target 12.11.2020

In this episode I’m talking about Target corporation and Ulta Beauty have formed a strategic partnership to transform the beauty landscape with Ulta Beauty at Target. Connect with me at @Christinathefitbeaute and Facebook @ The Fit Beaute Report for live reports

Episode 30: #SelfCare 05.11.2020

In this episode I talk about the self care industry rebranded as the diet industry rebranded.

Episode 29: Olay Joins Macy's Parade 22.10.2020

In this episode I am talking about Olay designs float in Macy's Parade dedicated to encourage women in STEM. Olay is a beauty product my grandmother wore and part of my Latino Heritage because she passed that down to me by showing me how to use these products and why she loved them so much. The STEM gap is something that I advocate for Latina girls at Pretty Smart Foundation and is a reason why I...

Episode 28: Interview with Fashion and Textile Designer Floraine Schmitt, Founder of Flo Home Delight. 24.09.2020

In this episode, Christina speaks with French fashion & textile designer, Floraine Schmitt. We learned all about her creative processes in being a designer, the true versatility of textile fashion, and even about French fashion culture!  Floraine - Instagram: @floraineschmitt Flo Home Delight - Instagram: @flohomedelight

Episode 27: Just The Facts: Beauty And The Power Of A Smile 12.09.2020

In this episode I talk about the power of a Smile and the Iconic beauty brand Ciate' London X SmileyWorld. It's important to smile to boost your confidence and important to find things to smile about in order to stay positive. A powerful message during a time post a pandemic.  I list all the facts used in support to the launch, a commissioned study of 2,000 adults use facial expressions to re...

Episode 26: Relaunching Freelancers at Retail: What Brands Should Be Thinking About 26.08.2020

In this episode I'm talking about launching freelancers at retail.  When I say freelancer I'm talking such as in store sales people, makeup artist, event people anyone who's working with the brands to go into stores, engage customers, create events and create those really import experiences with the customers.

Episode 25: Rihannas Fenty Skin Resold on Ebay 13.08.2020

In this episode I am talking about Rihanna's skin being resold and how she built her beauty brand for millennials and generation Z since that is her fan base that's mainly who she caters to and who buy her skin care products.

Episode 24: National Lipstick Day amongst a Pandemic 30.07.2020

In this episode I talk about National Lipstick Day and how Covid has impacted not only this day but also how women wear a lipstick. I also cite Cosmetic Analyst Group Poshly for reporting that most women don't wear lipstick since they wear a mask. However, women do still wear lipstick to a zoom meeting and date but sales have dropped by 11% making this the worst category in beauty.

Episode 23: Controversial Jefree Star, Femtech and Beauty Filter Obsessions 15.07.2020

Hey guys in today's episode I talk about how Jefree Star uses controversy and drama to sell out his beauty launches. Femtech is going to save us in our 50's during menopause with these new technologies.  Not only are we obsessed with beauty filters for our selfies ,but now you can be pretty when you open your phone or pay for a product first launch in China. 

Episode 22: Use Your Voice for Change, Vanessa Guillen Protest and 2020 Reflection 10.07.2020

In this episode I talk about women and how we don't like to speak up about our pay and why aren't there more Latinx on boards. Vanessa Guillen protest. Reflecting on 2020! Sorry it cut off but you can watch and listen to the rest of this episode on my IGTV at @ChristinaTheFitBeauteReport 

Episode 21: Brands, Business and Billionaires 03.07.2020

In this episode I'm talking about Kanye West and his billion dollar collaboration with the Gap. His wife Kim Kardashian just sold 20% of her company to Coty Inc. for 200 million. Coty will have overall responsibility for the portfolio’s development in skincare, haircare, personal care and nail products, leveraging its deep understanding of the industry and its commercial and go-to-market expertise...

Episode: 20 The Science Behind Lipstick that Won’t Transfer to Your Mask 24.06.2020

In this episode I discuss Sensiet Cosmetics Technologies market insight on lipstick formulation post Covid-19.

Episode 19: Fashion Illustrator Fearless Yaya talks to me about her entrepreneur journey. 17.06.2020

In this episode Sandra Díaz fashion illustrator for Chanel, Saks, Diane Von Fursenburg and Carolina Herrera talks to us about her journey as a digital artist and business woman.

Episode 18: My experience at the George Floyd Protest. 17.06.2020

In this episode I talk about my experience at the George Floyd protest and how this has really influenced me to be more of an activist in my hometown of Houston.

Episode 17: Beauty, Fashion and Ice Cream brands respond to racial injustice post the pandemic. 09.06.2020

In this episode I talk about the the lack of inclusion and diversity of beauty brands, the problem with “diverse” advertising and the benefit of creating more diverse teams.

Episode 16: The future of CBD beauty in trends, sustainability and claims. 27.05.2020

In this episode I talk about the future of CBD beauty post Covid-19 plus insightful claims and tends.

Episode 15: Department Stores Are Dying and Sephora Wants Out Of JCPenney. 14.05.2020

The department stores model is broken, and malls are struggling-this is not news. Brick and motor retail needs to pivot to e-commerce to survive the remainder of 2020.

Episode 14: Beauty Tech Talk with Beauty Scripts App Founder Greta Eagan 06.05.2020

Interview with Beauty Scripts Founder and CEO, Greta Eagan

Episode 13: How Indie Beauty Brands shift due to Covid-19 with no support from SBA Loans. 29.04.2020

In this episode I talk about how the SBA loans did not support not one indie beauty brand or business.

Episode 12: Huda Beauty, Ulta Beauty and Estée Lauder CEO’s forgo salary due to Covid-19. 18.04.2020

In this episode I talk about top bosses from major cosmetic companies take pay cuts to keep people employed.

Episode: 11 Business, beauty and tech pivot to move forward in 2020. 08.04.2020

In this episode I talk about learning to pivot your business, my predictions on how long it will take to recover post Covid-19 and the dramatic transformation that will take place in the industry.

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