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🎙️ Welcome to "Inspired by Ms Amber Red" 

Step into a world where the artistry of permanent makeup intertwines with the secrets of life, the intrigue of conspiracies, the mastery of mindset, and the finesse of business. 

In the heart of Las Vegas, we are the women behind the industry-leading permanent makeup studio Ms Amber Red. We invite you to join us as we discuss topics completely unedited & unfiltered. 

💡Business Brilliance: Listen to the stories of many. How we got here, who we are, and where we’re headed. We’re striving to provide connection and build a community of like minded creative individuals while telling inspirational journeys along the way. 

🧠 The Mind's Odyssey: Embark on a voyage of self-discovery and empowerment with us. We explore the nuances of mindset, resilience, personal growth, and mental health sharing our own personal stories.

🌆 The Essence of Vegas: Las Vegas, often shrouded in a veil of glamour, has a hidden essence we're eager to uncover. From the vibrant culture to the untold stories of the city, we provide a glimpse into the real Las Vegas.

As your hosts, we are passionate about art and creating a powerful safe space for all things creative, celebrating achievements, and fostering an atmosphere of fun and authenticity.

Join us on "Inspired by Ms Amber Red" for raw conversations, expert insights, and a touch of Vegas allure.

🎧 Subscribe now to engage in a podcast that transcends expectations, elevating your understanding of beauty, business, and the human experience. 🌟💄✨ #msamberred #inspiredbymsamberred #WomenInLeadership #LasVegasEntrepreneurs


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Send a text In this episode, Amber is joined by another OG artist: Miranda Bofenkamp. Tune in to hear us break down how permanent makeup has actually evolved over the last 10 years—from pigments and techniques to the way clients find, stalk, and choose their artist. Believe it or not clients purchasing behavior has changed and if you don't adapt, you’re probably feeling more and more left behind. We talk trailblazers who paved the way, lessons we learned the hard way, and why adapting isn’t o...
Send a text What does success actually mean—and who made the rules? In this episode, Amber, Jessica, and Sasha get honest about how their definition of success has completely shifted over the years. From hustle-mode fantasies to real-life priorities, we’re unpacking what used to matter vs what actually does now. Spoiler: it’s not just money, titles, or checking boxes. And fair warning… you will not guess Amber’s retirement dreams. Like—at all. If you’ve ever felt successful on paper but misal...
Send a text What does it actually take for a PMU artist to leave a booming city, rebuild from scratch, and build a loyal clientele across state lines? 👀 In this episode of Inspired by Ms Amber Red, we sit down with Ashley Hogan Ink — a second-generation permanent makeup artist who’s been in the industry nearly her whole life — to talk about: How she built a massive Vegas clientele, moved to San Diego, and still travels back every few months to serve her loyal clientsWhy true client retention ...
Send a text Cosmetic tattooing isn't just about looking pretty… but about helping women feel like themselves again after trauma, surgery, or scars? In this episode of Inspired by Ms Amber Red, Amber, Tania, Jessica, and Sasha sit down to talk about the real power of restorative and paramedical tattooing — from cancer survivors and dog bites to stretch marks, C-sections, and areolas that completely change how someone sees their body. We get into: The story of a client who lost parts of her lip...
Send a text What if the biggest glow-up of 2026 isn’t about goals, resolutions, or a 47-step plan… but about letting go of the sh*t that’s been draining you all year? 👀 In this episode of Inspired by Ms Amber Red, Amber, Tania, Jessica, and Sasha ditch the vision boards and dive into an honest, hilarious, slightly unhinged conversation about the habits, mindsets, routines, and pressures they’re NOT carrying into the new year. Inside this episode: The myth of “New Year, New Me” and why the tim...
Send a text What really happens when you walk away from a packed, 7-figure beauty business… on purpose? 👀 In this episode of Inspired by Ms Amber Red, Amber sits down with Onisha Claire of Bossy Brows (Philadelphia) – former owner of the largest and first Black-owned nail salons in the U.S. – to talk about: The real difference between W2 vs 1099 in the beauty world (and why it matters for your sanity)Scaling a salon vs choosing peace, profit, and a smaller teamHow she rebuilt her life and inc...
Send a text Let’s be honest — if you don’t understand your needle, you’re just guessing with your PMU results. In this episode, Ms Amber Red, Tania D. Artistry, and MJ Artistry break down needle configurations for permanent makeup in a way no one else does. From why smaller needles take less pressure to implant the color and how larger configurations need more pressure and control. We also talk about Tanias personal journey with permanent cosmetics - how and why smaller needles just work for ...
Send a text There’s a side of tattooing that goes deeper than brows and lips — the kind that is soul healing💫 In this episode, we sit down with Jessica or rn_healthy_skin of Las Vegas, our newest renter specializing in paramedical tattooing and stretch mark camouflage with NuConceal. She opens up about what it’s really like to start over while taking the leap & quitting her 9-5 RN position and become a new paramedical artist — the fear, the doubt, and the quiet courage it takes to build s...
Send a text If you’ve ever stood in front of your pigment drawer debating between Mara Pro and LI Pigments, this one’s for you. 👀 In this episode, we break down how our studio uses ChatGPT as a color theory sidekick — to compare pigment lines, cross-check our educated guesses, and even strategize lip neutralizations and layering techniques that actually heal beautifully. We’re not talking about replacing your artistry — we’re talking about enhancing it. This is how next-gen artists are combin...
Send a text Let’s talk about what really happens when you take your permanent makeup skills on the road. In this episode, Ms Amber Red, Tania D. Artistry, and MJ Artistry get brutally honest about traveling as PMU artists — from the high of meeting amazing new clients and seeing new cities to the low of walking into studios that make you question if you’re in the right spot😬 We’re unpacking the real pros and cons of traveling for permanent makeup: clean setups vs. not-so-clean setups, the cos...
Send a text In this episode of The Inspired Podcast, Ms Amber Red, Adrienne, Sasha, and Aubrie are diving into the power of Excel and Google Sheets for your business—yes, those “boring” spreadsheets can actually change the way you run your beauty or PMU business! Sasha shares how she used ChatGPT + Excel to build customized analytics sheets and pivot charts to track our email marketing data. Since Kajabi doesn’t give in-depth email analytics, Sasha created a smarter way to see exactly when ou...
Send a text On this episode of The Inspired Podcast, Ms Amber Red, Adrienne, Sasha, and our special guest Jeff Simon—owner of Novella Aesthetics—sit down for a real and inspiring conversation. Jeff has been in the tattoo industry for over 12 years, specializing in realism tattooing, but his journey took a powerful turn when his sister was diagnosed with breast cancer. That moment inspired him to pivot into paramedical tattooing—helping clients with scar camouflage, 3D areolas, nipple revision...
Send a text On this episode of The Inspired Podcast, Ms Amber Red, Adrienne, Aubrie, and Sasha dive deep into the question every service provider has asked at some point: “Is the client always right?”—at our studio, the client is NOT always right. Let us explain - today we share a real story about a woman who booked a permanent makeup eyeliner lightening session, but due to safety concerns, Ms Amber Red refused to perform the procedure. Despite Ms Amber Red’s professional judgment and ethics,...
Send a text In this episode of the Inspired Podcast, Ms Amber Red, Aubrie, Sasha & Adrienne open up about the future of Inspired and what it really takes to grow a podcast that stands out in today’s crowded content world. 👉 Why we’re shifting from weekly to bi-weekly episodes—and how this strategy focuses on quality over quantity while giving listeners deeper, more valuable conversations. 👉 The #1 podcast editing app saving us HOURS—our secret tool for creating professional podcast clips,...
Send a text This week on the Inspired Podcast, we’re keeping things light, silly, and a little spicy! Amber and Sasha go head-to-head in a hot takes debate — where no topic is too small or too weird. 🧠🔥 Is the customer really always right? Should pineapple go on pizza? Are cats actually better than dogs? Are podcasts even worth listening to (yes, we said it)? This episode is your chance to kick back, laugh with us, and get to know Amber and Sasha in a whole new way. Whether you agree with us ...
Send a text In Part 2 of our interview with Jeff, owner of Parkway Esthetics, we go way beyond tattooing. This episode takes a turn — in the best way possible — as we dive headfirst into conspiracy theories, the Diddy verdict (which had just been announced while we were recording), and Jeff’s personal thoughts on aliens, demons, and religion. This is the kind of deep, unfiltered conversation we live for on the Inspired podcast. Jeff doesn’t hold back, and neither do we. From discussing the in...
Send a text In this two-part episode of the Inspired Podcast, Amber and Sasha sit down with the incredibly talented Jeff, owner of Parkway Esthetics in Las Vegas on our 100th podcast episode! With over 20 years of experience, Jeff is a master in the world of scar camouflage and paramedical tattooing — specializing in plastic surgery scars, blemishes, under-eye circles, mastectomy restoration, and more. We dive deep into Jeff’s unique techniques and how he's become one of the most trusted arti...
Send a text Say hello to our newest team member—Aubrie! In this episode of Inspired by Ms Amber Red, we’re keeping it real (like always). Amber and Sasha spill the tea on all the hiring mistakes they’ve made in the past and why finding the right fit for the front desk and social media content role felt impossible—until now. We bring Aubrie on the mic to chat about what it’s been like stepping into this position, especially as someone who’s still learning the ins and outs of social media strat...
Send a text In this episode of Inspired by Ms Amber Red, we’re getting into something every PMU artist needs to understand—tattoo machines and needle types. 🧠💉 Ms Amber Red, Sasha, and Adrienne sit down to unpack the real differences between needle-on-the-bar vs. cartridge machines—and trust us, this conversation might just change how you work forever. Amber and Adrienne both swear by needle-on-the-bar machines (especially their fave: the Bishop V6) and explain why they prefer them over cartr...
Send a text In this week’s episode of Inspired by Ms Amber Red, we’re diving into something we’ve been seeing way too often lately—botched brows and unhappy clients. 😬 Ms Amber Red, Sasha, and Adrienne are talking about the surge of poorly done eyebrows flooding the industry and what you can do if you (or your client) end up with results you’re not happy with. Enter: LiFT created by Teryn Darling, a game-changing product designed to lighten and remove unwanted permanent makeup—yes, even withi...
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