Makeup isn’t just about accentuating your cheekbones or plumping up your lip color. For Melissa Butler, former Wall Street worker-turned-beauty-entrepreneur, makeup is more about confidence than anything else. Even so, it took time to build the self-esteem and inner belief that has helped take The Lip Bar, and now, Thread Beauty, from her kitchen to Target a ... Show More
Yesterday
Your Fairy Tale Ending Starts with a Prenup
You can talk about love, kids, and sex, but the second money comes up, things get awkward.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sit down with Jackie Combs, Matrimonial & Family Law Partner at Blank Rome LLP. Jackie has seen firsthand what happens when women avoid talking about finances ... Show More
33m 2s
Nov 20
Why Scaling Slowly Is THE Power Move
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but no one said they had to be real.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Melinda Maria, founder and CEO of the $40M jewelry brand that’s redefining luxury. From selling handmade pieces in Starbucks to seeing her designs on the red carpe ... Show More
35m 23s
Nov 13
How Betches Evolved From a Small Blog to a Media Powerhouse
In 2011, three college roommates had a late-night idea to start a blog. No plan, no funding, and no bylines. Fast forward to today, and Betches is one of the biggest names in media, reaching millions of women worldwide. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sat down with Aleen Dreksler, co- ... Show More
41m 3s
Jul 2022
233. Confidence, Individuality + True Beauty with Celebrity Makeup Artist, Mally Roncal
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to travel on someone like Beyonce’s glam squad? Unsurprisingly, reaching such heights in the industry requires hard work, grit, a smart pivot or two and a touch of good luck.Our guest today, the effervescent Mally Roncal, is one of the ... Show More
53 m
Nov 2019
Le maquillage, une affaire de classe
<p><strong>Être belle sans en avoir l’air, avec un teint éclatant. </strong>Selon certains magazines et certaines publicités, cette beauté dite « naturelle » est devenue une quête sacrée pour de nombreuses femmes. Sauf qu’afficher une peau lisse, épurée, voire immaculée nécessite ... Show More
29m 14s
Sep 2023
Improve Your Beauty Literacy with The Lipstick Lesbians
Alexis Androulakis and Christina Basias, the duo behind viral account @thelipsticklesbians and founders of the brand Fempower Beauty, are on a mission to make you a more informed beauty customer! We talked about their relationship, how activism powers their work, and what they wa ... Show More
57m 43s
May 2023
Beauty Standards, Technology, and K-Beauty with Author Elise Hu
In this provocative interview, NPR host-at-large Elise Hu, author of the new book Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital, talks about the rise of South Korean pop culture and its effect on global beauty standards. She explains how A.I.-generated photo fi ... Show More
51m 20s
Oct 2022
20. Do Your Makeup Like A Pro - Red Carpet Secrets, On Set Etiquette, Tips & Tricks w/ Celebrity MUA Tobi Henney [VIDEO]
#20. In this episode I’m joined by Tobi Henney, a celebrity makeup artist to some of the biggest names like Megan Fox, Jessica Alba, Olivia Culpo, Ashley Graham and many more. Tobi is a bicoastal makeup artist who originally hails from Sydney, where she was previously the L'Oréal ... Show More
52m 58s
Jul 2023
The Lip Bar (TLB): Melissa Butler (2020)
<p>While working long hours as a Wall Street analyst, Melissa Butler started making lipstick in her kitchen as a hobby. But it soon turned into an obsession, costing thousands of dollars. She was frustrated by the lack of diversity in the cosmetics industry, and as a Black woman, ... Show More
1h 11m
Aug 2023
Break Up with Your Makeup: What's Worth It and What's Not with Manny MUA and Laura Lee
On this week's episode of Networth and Chill, I'm sitting down with beauty influencer legends, Manny MUA and Laura Lee to break down the beauty industry. The beauty industry is a multi-billion dollar industry, with more products available to consumers than ever before. With so mu ... Show More
39m 28s