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Article on Peter Thomas Roth
Allure
The host references an Allure article about Peter Thomas Roth, Jeffrey Epstein emails, and boycotts.
heard Mar 2026
Akua Robinson
Friends in Beauty Podcast · @akua-robinson
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 Beau
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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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heard Mar 2026
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Shop Mented Cosmetics using the host's link to get a discount on your first purchase.
heard Mar 2026
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Eco-lux clean haircare
NVLX Labs
The founder of NVLX Labs, Laverne Amara, discusses her eco-lux clean haircare brand for locs.
heard Mar 2026
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Mental Health Event
Our Collective Trauma and Healing (OCTA)
The host attended a powerful mental health event hosted by Our Collective Trauma and Healing (OCTA).
heard Mar 2026
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The Awesome Foundation awards monthly $1,000 micro-grants for various projects.
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heard Mar 2026
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What fans should know
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Developing Haircare for Locs
The host and Laverne Amara discuss that loc haircare requires specific formulations different from traditional products.
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Value of Volunteering for Industry Access
The host shares that volunteering with beauty brands opens doors, offering access, experience, and connections beyond ticket purchases.
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Burnout vs. Laziness Distinction
The host learned to differentiate burnout from laziness by recognizing that 'I don’t want to' indicates laziness, while 'I can’t' signals burnout.
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Importance of Self-Care for Creatives
The host highlights that constant consistency without rest leads to burnout and emphasizes pouring into oneself before others.
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- Ep. 312: I’m Burnt Out… and I Need to Take a BreakMar 4, 2026 · 29 minSkipDIY Podcaster CourseWomensNetHer Suite SpotMented CosmeticsOur Collective Trauma and Healing (OCTA)
- Ep. 311: Building a Clean Haircare Brand for the Loc Community with Laverne AmaraFeb 25, 2026 · 72 min
- Ep. 310 - Reality Check: Behind the Scenes of America's Next Top ModelFeb 18, 2026 · 57 min
- Ep.309: GRANTS YOU CAN APPLY FOR ANYTIMEFeb 11, 2026 · 24 min
- Ep. 308 - A Birthday Pep Talk!Feb 4, 2026 · 17 min
- Ep. 307: How To Get Into Ulta Beauty World Without A TicketJan 28, 2026 · 41 min
- Ep. 306: If I Quit in 2016, None of This Would ExistJan 21, 2026 · 44 min
- Ep. 305: Do Beauty Brands Need to Monetize Every Viral Moment?Jan 14, 2026 · 30 min
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