Loose Lipped Podcast

In this episode of The Loose Lipped Podcast, I’m diving into one of the biggest gaps in the beauty industry across the Pacific Northwest: the lack of education, experience, and confidence when it comes to textured and natural hair. From cosmetology school shortcomings to real-world salon experiences, we’re breaking down why this is still happening—and who it’s affecting most.This isn’t about blame—it’s about awareness, accountabili...

Join us on the Loose Lipped Podcast as we explore the evolving world of beauty and men, a trend that's currently trending and has become viral, particularly on platforms like Tiktok. We delve into the history of makeup and its association with men, discussing how the beauty standard for men has changed over time, influenced by fashion history and the emergence of new trends. From foundation to full-face makeup, we examine the g...

My whole job is to be the happy, calming person in the room, creating the perfect face for clients. But lately, I've realized the first face I put on is my own, the 'happy makeup artist' persona, which has led to severe burn out. This episode explores the emotional exhaustion and stress of maintaining such a facade, offering self help insights into recognizing when you're burning out and addressing your mental healt...

Join us for a fascinating little dive into the rich and complex history of Manufactured Beauty, exploring in detail the intricate ways the modern beauty industry has become incredibly adept at creating perceived problems, often in the minds of consumers, with the sole purpose and ultimate goal of then being able to sell you a very specific and tailored solution to those very problems. This exploration will shed light on how marketi...

Planning your own wedding glam? 💍✨

In this episode of The Loose Lipped Podcast, I’m breaking down DIY wedding styling tips from a professional HMUA — so you can look flawless without the stress. From bridal makeup must-haves and long-lasting foundation tricks to wedding hair prep, skin prep secrets, and avoiding common DIY bride mistakes… I’m giving you the real pro advice.

Whether you're a budget bride, eloping, planning a micro we...

Before Instagram face. Before fillers went mainstream. Before “body positivity” became a marketing strategy… there was America's Next Top Model.**

This week on The Loose Lipped Podcast, we’re unpacking how ANTM shaped an entire millennial generation — and not always in empowering ways. From impossible beauty standards and public body shaming to colorism, sizeism, and the glamorization of emotional breakdowns for ratings… we inte...

🖤 Heretic Perfume: Perfume that doesn't apologize for being dark 🖤If you like your perfume polite, this episode is NOT for you!I’m breaking down Heretic Parfum—the fragrance brand that laughs in the face of “safe scents,” leans hard into sex, smoke, and shadow, and makes scents that actually feel like something.I give the real backstory on the brand (no PR fluff), then dive into brutally honest reviews of three of their most ...

💄 Where Are They Now: 2010's Beauty Gurus 💄Remember the beauty gurus who dominated YouTube in the 2010s? In this episode of The Loose Lipped Podcast, we revisit the top 6 influencers who changed the game — how they got their start, the drama, the fame, and what they’re up to now.✨ Inside this episode:Their early rise to YouTube stardomCareer highlights, controversies, and turning pointsSurprising pivots and where they’ve take...

Millennial Makeup Mid-Life Metamorphosis: Becoming the real ME!🖤🦇

Somewhere between glass skin, beige palettes, and the pressure to look “effortlessly polished,” I lost myself.

In this episode, I’m unpacking why I officially broke up with the Clean Girl aesthetic—and why returning to my gothy, emo, vampy makeup-loving roots feels like coming home. From smudged eyeliner and dark lips to drama, texture, and intention, this is a full-...

Ready to refresh your makeup for 2026 without draining your bank account? 💸🚫This video is packed with easy, affordable tips to shake up your look using what you already own (and a few smart swaps that actually make a difference).No overhyped products. No unnecessary spending. Just real, pro-approved ways to update your makeup, feel inspired again, and have fun with your routine 🎨💋If your makeup feels boring, stuck, or “meh” — t...

Hello beautiful people! This episode is a HUGE thank you to you 💖 During this Christmas and Holiday Season, I want to keep what I can be thankful for from 2025.Because of your listens, follows, comments, and shares, The Loose Lipped Podcast had an incredible first year — and I’m beyond grateful.This year (and this holiday season) has been rough 😮‍💨💔 but makeup, hair, fashion, and self-expression keep us going. They help us feel...

💄✨ TECH OR TRASH? | Honest Beauty Gadget Review from a Pro Makeup Artist ✨💄Are viral beauty gadgets worth the hype… or just expensive dust collectors? In this episode of The Loose Lipped Podcast, we test the most popular beauty tools, skincare devices, and trending TikTok gadgets to reveal what actually WORKS — and what belongs in the trash.If you’ve ever wondered whether LED masks, microcurrent devices, pore vacuums, face-liftin...

✨ The Loose Lipped Podcast — 2026 Beauty Predictions That Will Change EVERYTHING ✨

Buckle up, beauty lovers — today we’re time-traveling. In this episode, I’m breaking down my bold, unfiltered predictions for what the beauty industry is really about to serve us in 2026. From the trends that will explode, to the ones that need to retire immediately, to the behind-the-scenes shifts only industry insiders can see coming… nothing is off...

✨ The Loose Lipped Podcast — Episode: “The END of the Traditional Wedding” ✨…but don’t worry, it’s really the start of something better.In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful shifts happening in the wedding world today: the rise, influence, and absolute brilliance of LGBTQIA+ wedding vendors. From redefining “bridal beauty” to dismantling outdated norms, these creatives are pushing the industry into a new era—o...

✨ **Beauty trends don’t just *appear*… they evolve, travel, and transform.**In this episode, we dive into where today’s biggest beauty trends REALLY come from — the history, the culture, the science, and the industry myths we’ve all been sold.Discover the origins behind the looks we love (and the ones we regret). 💄🌍👀---🔔 **SUBSCRIBE for more beauty industry deep dives!**🎧 **LISTEN ON:**• Spotify• Amazon Music• iHeartRadio• Web...

**The wedding industry loves a good fairytale… but let's talk about the *fine print*.** 👀💍
(I have a feeling my fellow vendors are not going to be happy about this one!)
In this episode of **The Loose Lipped Podcast**, we’re pulling back the lace veil and spilling the truth about the myths, markups, and manipulations the wedding industry has been selling us for *decades*. From the “must-have” trends that magically appea...

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Are we really choosing what we buy… or are we under the influence?

In this episode of The Loose Lipped Podcast, we spill the truth about how influencers shape what we trust, buy, and believe. From sneaky marketing tactics to the psychology of “relatability,” we’re breaking down why we fall for the curated perfection on our feeds — and how influence has become the new advertising empire.

Let...

💍✨ Weddings are full of traditions we follow without even thinking — but do you know where they actually come from? From white dresses to tossing the bouquet, many of these customs have surprisingly wild, funny, and even strange origins.In this episode of The Loose Lipped Podcast, we’re diving deep into the history behind some of the most popular wedding traditions. You’ll hear how they started, how they’ve changed over the years,...

💄 Grooming the Groom: Yes, Men Need Makeup Too | Wedding Glam for Grooms

It’s 2025 — why are we still acting like makeup is just for brides?

In this episode of The Loose Lipped Podcast, I’m breaking down the stigma around men's grooming and makeup for weddings. From beard shaping and hairline fill-ins to shine control, under-eye correction, and skincare — I’m sharing all the ways grooms can (and should!) get glammed up for the b...