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Friends in Beauty Podcast

Akua Robinson
Beauty Pro Funnels
Beauty Industry
Makeup Artistry
Grants
Artificial Intelligence
Networking
Beauty Business
Ulta Beauty
Acaderma
Beauty Blazers
Social Media
Hair Styling
Masktini
Glamazon Beauty
Black Beauty Roster
Interviewing Fear
Client Relationships
Texture Crush
Personal Development In Beauty
King Coliba Tea

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, esthetici... more

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In this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast, I’m having a very honest conversation about burnout and why I’ve made the difficult decision to step away and take a break.

Over the last several months, life has truly been lifing, and I’ve been fee... more

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In this episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast, I’m so excited to sit down with Laverne Amara, founder of NVLX Labs, an eco-lux clean haircare brand created specifically for the loc community.

Laverne is a certified loctician and trichology analys... more

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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast, I’m diving into the new Reality Check documentary and unpacking everything it brought up for me about America’s Next Top Model. As someone who grew up watching the show, I’m reflecting on how i... more

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If you’re a beauty professional, creative, or small business owner looking for grants you can apply for right now, this episode is for you.

In this video, I’m breaking down rolling grants—funding opportunities that are open year-round or monthly, so... more

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Recent Guests

Laverne Amara
Founder of NVLX Labs, Eco-Lux Clean Haircare for the lock community
NVLX Labs
Episode: Ep. 311: Building a Clean Haircare Brand for the Loc Community with Laverne Amara
Sonia Rodriguez
Beauty industry veteran, educator, and strategist; co-creator of B.Class
B.Class / Beauty Pro Funnels collaborator
Episode: Ep. 297: Inside B.Class: How Beauty Pros Become Booked, Branded and Bankable
Anastasia Georgievskaya
CEO and co-founder of Haute AI
Haute AI
Episode: Ep. 296: How AI is Transforming Your Skincare and the Beauty Industry with Haut.AI
Shennel Patrick
Makeup artist, beauty expert, content creator, and serial creative
Independent artist, Grenadian-American
Episode: Ep. 290: From Undocumented Immigrant To Celebrity Makeup Artist - Shennel Patrick [REWIND]
Crystal Wright
Beauty business coach and author of The Hair, Makeup and Fashion Style and Career Guide
Crystal Wright Live
Episode: Ep. 289: Communicating Your Value & Unlocking Massive Opportunities - Crystal Wright [REWIND]
Danielle Hayden
Co-founder & CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc
Kickstart Accounting, Inc
Episode: Ep. 288: The Most Overlooked Member Of Your Money Team - Danielle Hayden [REWIND]
Joy Fennell
Founder of The Future in Black; creative director and AI designer
The Future in Black; All Black Everything Summit
Episode: Ep. 287: Artificial Intelligence Meets Beauty Brilliance - Joy Fennell [REWIND]
Maude Okrah Hunter
Founder and CEO of the Black Beauty Roster
Black Beauty Roster
Episode: Ep. 286: Transforming Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Beauty Industry [REWIND]
Teneya Gholston
Cosmetologist, beauty marketing strategist, founder of Texture Crush
Texture Crush / Gholston Strategy Group
Episode: Ep. 284: How To Launch A Standout Beauty Brand With A Limited Budget (Beauty Marketing Secrets) - Teneya Gholston | Texture Crush

Host

Akua Robinson
Host of Friends in Beauty Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Obsessed

    I’m a founder of a Beauty Brand. Therefore I’m obsessed with Friends in Beauty podcast. I love Akua personality the questions are structured well. I’ve learned so much and I’m happy to be apart of your tribe 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    whivo4577
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    This podcast is such a great resource for beauty professionals and creatives. I enjoy listening every week. Akua is such a great host and I love the content that she presents every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marli 821
    United States2 years ago
  • My favorite beauty podcast!!

    I always wanted a podcast that I could go to as a makeup artist and have someone who understands the industry. Akua does a great job as the host and she’s just as genuine & bubbly in person. I really enjoyed this most recent episode with the psychologist, it hit me on another level because I’m currently in a psychology program at the same university she went to! #HU

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stargirl85
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    The information delivered here is priceless

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aissa Aset
    United States3 years ago
  • Must-listen podcast

    Akua and her awesome guests share such valuable information based on many years of experience. Each week you’ll get amazing tips plus inspiration. If you’re looking to grow your beauty business - you’re in the right place!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mridu Parikh
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Shows consistently delivers actionable beauty business guidance.
Guests bring diverse, practical insights for pros and creatives.
Host feels authentic, approachable, and well connected in the industry.
The format blends strategy with real-world stories, which is motivating for listeners.

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Ep. 266: Movement Over Moment: Building a Lasting Beauty Brand - John Mosley - The Popular Nobody
Q: What advice would you give to barbers or beauty pros aiming for long-term success?
Invest in coaching and mentorship, lean into education as a core business strategy, and focus on creating a movement around your brand that grows beyond the CEO identity.
Ep. 266: Movement Over Moment: Building a Lasting Beauty Brand - John Mosley - The Popular Nobody
Q: How do you balance branding, education, and personal life to sustain momentum?
He emphasizes setting a pace rather than chasing balance, prioritizing purpose, planning, and carefully selecting opportunities while maintaining harmony with family and personal health.
Ep. 266: Movement Over Moment: Building a Lasting Beauty Brand - John Mosley - The Popular Nobody
Q: What was tour life like and how did those experiences shape your career?
Tour life varied: one tour felt more glamorous with quick flights, while another provided a bus experience; both taught him adaptability and the value of different career paths within the industry, reinforcing the importance of staying versatile.
Ep. 263: Beauty Blazers Debrief: Inside the NAACP x L'Oréal Beauty Grant Experience
Q: What's your advice for other beauty pros hesitant about applying for grants?
Take the leap, because somebody has to win; the right message delivered with authenticity can unlock opportunities, and you should start now rather than waiting for a perfect moment.
Ep. 263: Beauty Blazers Debrief: Inside the NAACP x L'Oréal Beauty Grant Experience
Q: How have you reinvested or plan to reinvest the grant funds in your business?
Reinvestments include pursuing certifications, upgrading legal structures to an S-Corp, funding staff and operations, and committing a portion to a mastermind with a grant coach to scale multi-digit grants in the future.

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A resource for beauty pros and creatives, this show centers on practical business strategy, career growth, and authentic industry conversations with a focus on empowerment, mentorship, and community. Episodes blend actionable tips for branding, client work, grant opportunities, and navigating opportunities in a fast-moving beauty landscape with candid personal stories and guest insights. A standout aspect is the host's emphasis on building authentic relationships, monetizing expertise without sacrificing integrity, and scaling a beauty career through community, education, and systems. Listeners are likely beauty professionals seeking practical guidance, inspiration, and real-world tactics from peers and industry leaders.

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1. Laverne Amara
2. Sonia Rodriguez
3. Anastasia Georgievskaya
4. Shennel Patrick
5. Crystal Wright
6. Danielle Hayden
7. Joy Fennell
8. Maude Okrah Hunter

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