Our first podcast could be no one else other than my business partner, Erica Douglas. On this episode we talk about Erica's journey from cosmetic chemist to CEO of mSEED group. We dive deep into how the idea for the company's unique business model, as both a contract manufacturer and marketing agency, came as rejection from a grad school project. Hear details on how Erica found her co-partner (me) and the path that led to her quitting her job to pursue her passion.  This is a great episode for those that may be sitting on the fence about taking the next step in their own entrepreneurial journey.

19 years of selling beauty products at live events and trade shows and I have the inside cheat sheet for you. This episode is filled with tangible tactics that you can execute and realize the kind of long term revenue that you should get from investing in a trade show. See how products sales, discounts and free giveaways play into your success. There is a real soap box moment here on why I HATE giving away free samples at trade shows. Hear why. Finally I lay out your email marketing strategy and how you can win the long game with a little pre-planning and prompt execution. 

Get ready to have the FIRE brought to you in this one. I talked my way into an interview with one of the industry's busiest, most celebrated hair stylist and salon owners - Pekela Riley. She is teaching a MASTER CLASS in this discussion on her journey in the beauty industry. 

We get insight into the curvy road that's led to her success and how hard work combined with humility have been her secret weapon. Hearing the strategy she took from turning her salon Salon Pk from a booth rent environment to a commission based salon where stylist make 6 figures is MIND BLOWING and worth your attention. Pekela also shares how she has landed a celebrity clientele of people like Gabrielle Union, Regina King & ISSA RAE into her hands with her signature styling.

Her book recommendation is Unfuck Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life by Gary John Bishop. Follow Pekela on Instagram @PekelaRiley and her salon @SalonPK.

This is a new episode formatting I'm trying out.  Life reflections that may or may not be directly related to the beauty business or entrepreneurship but are reflections that have proven immensely valuable for me in navigating this thing called adulting. In this episode I'm reflecting on how I have handled the big problems of life and embracing that there is no easy way out, no cheat sheet and no savior that's ever coming to "save" me. It’s a hard pill to swallow but there is complete magic in embracing this truth. Hope you enjoy.