Ready Set Slay

In this jam-packed, empowering episode of Ready Set Slay, I sit down with the fabulous Aziza Shuler, a news anchor and journalist for CBS News Philadelphia. Aziza shares her inspiring journey of living out her lifelong dream of becoming a reporter and her rise through the ranks of local news. She candidly discusses her battles with alopecia and eczema, her path to self-acceptance, and her expert t...

Tune in for a dose of sunscreen wisdom and beauty insights with Arielle Moody, co-founder of Mama Sol. We hear all about her journey from the beauty industry to revolutionizing skincare and learn about why Mama Sol is a must for moms, uncovering harmful ingredients in skincare, and the difference between chemical and mineral sunscreens. Discover how Arielle's holistic upbringing influences Mama So...

To celebrate Women's History Month, I sat down with a woman who has the résumé to end all résumés: Priscilla Loomis . The three time hall of fame inductee, two time athlete of the year, Olympian, and entrepreneur tells me all about how she went from wanting to be Beyoncé to competing in the 2016 Olympics in track & field to starting not one, but two businesses, and sooooo much more, including how...

It's been a little over a year, but I'm so excited to be back and ready to slay in 2024! In our first episode of the year, I fill you in on what I've been up to (hint: it's B I G news), run down the hits and misses for this year's NYC Fashion Week, and catch up with a VERY special returning guest, Latasha Hall - owner and founder of Lillie Couture.  Guests this episode: Latasha Hall ( @lilliecoutu...

The name Rizzieri is synonymous with high-end salons, schools, and hair & beauty products. On this episode, I had the privilege to interview the man behind Rizzieri Salons , Frank Rizzieri. Frank takes us through his personal business journey and we touch on being people-centric, when and when not to take risks, and sooo much more. I think you're going to find this episode incredibly inspiring and...

I'm so excited for season 4 of Ready Set Slay and we're starting things off with an amazing guest! Zareefa Arije is a beauty influencer-turned-clean beauty founder. Zareefa is the founder of Ammu Beauty and as we all know, I LOVE interviewing girlbosses. Zareefa's inspirational journey from turning a painful moment into something beautiful really spoke to me and I know you're going to love hearing...

Cristina Destefano has been with MAC since 2000, but she's been doing makeup on herself and others since she was back in school. Cristina is a makeup artist and makeup educator that constantly provides how-to makeup guides that are easily recreated by EVERYONE and not just professional makeup artists. I was lucky to sit down and chat with Cristina about what drives her passion, the latest makeup t...

If you've ever looked at the list of ingredients in any of your makeup products, you might be surprised at what you see. That's what lead Mary Shulman - co-founder of PYT Beauty - to develop a line of sustainable and clean makeup products that you can feel good using and look great wearing. PYT Beauty's brand ethics are an inspiring and exciting change of pace in this industry and I was able to si...

Terri Bryant has had a incredible career in the makeup industry. She's worked as a makeup artist for celebrities and models and taught makeup artistry for brands like Dior and Stila. Terri's latest professional milestone is the launch of her own brand of makeup tools designed to create a better application experience for everyone. Terri's story is so inspiring and I'm excited to share it with you!...

Today's  incredible guest has a resume that will make your head spin. Jesse Wright has worked in the NBA, NFL, NCAA, NFL Europe, but many of you may know from his 14 year career with the Philadelphia 76ers as both strength & conditioning coach and director of performance science for the team. Jesse has a new novel out titled The Intent is to Grow , which also serves as a resource for helping peopl...

Last month I lost a very dear friend of mine who will forever be in my heart. His name was James Jordan. As a listener you may remember James as a frequent guest of the podcast, but he was so much more than that. On this episode I'm joined (and emotionally supported) by another previous guest, my name-twin, Jenae Harris! We're talking about lifestyle, self-care, and what we're focusing on to DO BE...

Support this podcast by supporting our sponsor! SlayMate - Professional matchmaking for when your love life needs a helping hand:  makeupslay.com/slaymate It's been a minute since the last episode, but the podcast is back! I wanted to touch on some personal topics today, which is why my guest for this episode is the one and only bae . If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a fly on the wall...

Support this podcast by supporting our sponsor! SlayMate - Professional matchmaking for when your love life needs a helping hand:  makeupslay.com/slaymate My guest today is Alicia Martinez, a makeup artist and 13 year MAC veteran who I've been following my entire career and a woman who never stops inspiring me and putting a smile on my face. I got the chance to pick Alicia's creative brain and lea...

Support this podcast by supporting our sponsor! SlayMate - Professional matchmaking for when your love life needs a helping hand:  makeupslay.com/slaymate For the first episode of 2021, I thought it was time we got back to my favorite topic of them all: ALL THINGS BRIDAL. Joining me is Latasha Hall - the founder and creative mind behind Lillie Couture , a bridal and evening designer brand based ou...

Support this podcast by supporting our sponsor! SlayMate - Professional matchmaking for when your love life needs a helping hand:  makeupslay.com/slaymate Prepare your ears for a literal MAC attack! On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by two of my favorite people of ALL TIME who are longtime MAC Cosmetic veterans: licensed cosmetologist and makeup artist James Jordan, who you may remember fr...

Support this podcast by supporting our sponsor! SlayMate - Professional matchmaking for when your love life needs a helping hand:  makeupslay.com/slaymate In 2020, business owners have faced more than their fair share of turmoil during the Covid-19 pandemic. Joining me today is Rich Holmes, founder of Greater Purpose Entertainment. By staying ahead of the curve, GP Entertainment has managed to not...

Support this podcast by supporting our sponsor! SlayMate - Professional matchmaking for when your love life needs a helping hand:  makeupslay.com/slaymate On this episode of Ready. Set. Slay we're talking all things FASHION and my guest is an expert on the subject. Certified #GirlBoss Chrissy Marie is the founder and CEO of Chrissy Marie Designs, a glamorous jewelry brand that is the culmination o...

Support this podcast by supporting our sponsor! SlayMate - Professional matchmaking for when your love life needs a helping hand:  makeupslay.com/slaymate Today I'm joined by two amazing entrepreneurs as we go head-to-head in a battle of the sexes! Joining me on the ladies team is Whitney Dowdy, founder of Tinkz Glitter, a haircare line designed to help people embrace their natural hair; no matter...

Support this podcast by supporting our sponsor! SlayMate - Professional matchmaking for when your love life needs a helping hand:  makeupslay.com/slaymate Joining me today as a co-host is friend of the show - and frequent guest - Jenae Harris! Our guest on this episode is Jazmine Willis, CEO and founder of the makeup brand startup NEO + NOEL. Jazmine discusses her journey and what brought her to b...

Support this podcast by supporting our sponsor! SlayMate - Professional matchmaking for when your love life needs a helping hand:  makeupslay.com/slaymate After 29 episodes it's FINALLY time to talk about HAIR! My guest for our first hair-centric episode is Lynne McNelis, CEO of fave4 Hair, a hair product brand built around the idea that haircare can be clean, high-performing and affordable at the...

NOTE: Please excuse the audio issues at the beginning of this episode.  Today's episode can best be described as a state of the union. I know this podcast is usually related to beauty industry topics, but I wanted to bring on some of my favorite past guests to discuss current events that I consider to be some of the most important issues facing everyone living in America at this time.   Guests thi...

Support this podcast by supporting our sponsor! SlayMate - Professional matchmaking for when your love life needs a helping hand:  makeupslay.com/slaymate Some of my favorite types of guests on this podcast are what I like to call, "Girlbosses." Women who make their own rules and forge their own way in business without ever slowing down. On this episode I was able to interview Divya Gugnani, co-fo...

Support this podcast by supporting our sponsor! SlayMate - Professional matchmaking for when your love life needs a helping hand:  makeupslay.com/slaymate My guest on this episode of Ready Set Slay is none other than streetwear fashion designer and founder of Ugly Duklyn clothing, Francis London. I've known Francis for a LONG time and have had some amazing conversations with him and we've watched...

Support this podcast by supporting our sponsor! SlayMate - Professional matchmaking for when your love life needs a helping hand: makeupslay.com/slaymate My guest on this episode of the podcast has what I like to call a 'contagious spirit.' James Jordan has been in the beauty industry for 16 years as a hair and makeup artist and he brings with him a candid and real perspective to the show. We disc...

It's a new year and with it comes new opportunities and a chance to take things to the next level. That's exactly what my guest on this episode did by landing a spot on this season of Bravo's Project Runway! Nancy Volpe-Beringer went from a corporate job to designing her own clothing, which you may have seen at last year's Grammy Awards worn by rapper Tierra Whack. Most recently, you've probably b...