Beauty Full Stories with Erin's Faces

Jennifer Sanchez has been on Broadway (8 times as of this moment) and is a singer/songwriter who has an amazing story!  She shared how she grew up in a military family with influences from her Mexican, Spanish, German and Japanese heritage.  She studied music in school and graduated high school early.  During her first year of college Jennifer got pregnant (and went into labor during a final!).  Everyone in her life thought she would move back home and that would be it, but instead she started on an amazing journey with her son as her co-pilot.  .Jennifer is a ball of light, joy, determination and silliness and was the perfect conversation to end our season with.   Josey and I got to discuss our top selling product, Tamanu Oil, and why it's so popular.  We also go through the different uses for it as well as how it got added to our line in the first place.Episode Call Outs:Erin's Faces Mineral Foundation (Jennifer is Natural Beige) Lineup pic of the foundation ladies The Michael Singer Podcast The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. SingerErin's Faces Tamanu OilCome have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.comWebsite: erinsfaces.com 

Today’s guest is Digital Content Creator, Monique Cupid who has a really uncommon slant on aging – she loves it!  She says it’s her superpower!  Amazing, right?  We get into the why and the how on it and it’s really inspiring and exciting.  We also discuss societal beauty standards, black beauty standards and raising a black son in today’s landscape.  Monique also shares some of her favorite clean beauty hair and skincare goodies. Our #2 top product in our chat with Josey today is our Matcha Mascara.  We talk about how it performs, why I made it and why it's lovely.Episode callouts:Melanin Haircare African Black Soap Reviving ShampooLotus Moon Coconut Cream Hydrating CleanserMarla Renee Beauty Tumeric Honey Gel CleanserErin’s Faces Rosewater Tonic Lotus Moon Tonic Rebalance Lotus Moon 360 Renewal CreamErin’s Faces Argan OilErin's Faces Matcha MascaraCome have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.comWebsite: erinsfaces.com 

This episode is really fun because our guest, Tara Jarrett, and I both have some epiphanies during our conversation and we get really jazzed about it!  Tara is in real estate development where she literally creates communities and she also has a beauty community through her blog, Her Natural Way and her Instagram account.  Tara and I discussed a topic we’re both passionate about – redefining beauty – what does it mean and how can we feel more beautiful?  Does it come from the perfect cream or lipstick or is it deeper than that?  Spoiler alert – yes, it is deeper than that.  She shares how a month of not wearing any makeup to work changed her life and how her new chapter in her mid 30’s is causing her to do some soul searching.  Our discussion with Josey today is about our Peptide SPF 30, #3 on our countdown of our top products.  We talk about why sunscreen is important, how ours came to be and why it’s such a top-seller.  Also – it’s game time for SPF as a concept so if you haven’t picked one up, whether it’s ours or someone else’s, please get on it!The discussion Tara and I had encompasses so much of what I believe about the concept of beauty – it’s SO. GOOD.  I hope that you love it!Callouts from episode: RMS BeautyVapourFiggy CoBlue Ridge Beauty Barn EPA’s stat - 90% of aging is due to sun damage Not skipping sunscreen as you get older – THIS article Renee RouleauErin’s Faces Micellar WaterErin’s Faces Peptide SPF 30Episode 9 where we discuss how to know if your sunscreen is “clean” or not – starts at 40:15Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.comWebsite: erinsfaces.com 

Lori Dalvi is a Shamanic Practitioner and Energy Healer.  In today's episode, Lori shares her journey to and through shamanic work and gives us an example of how we can use it in our own lives.  She talks about how the concept of “truth” is what leads her through the challenges in her life and how our connection to nature is what her work is all about.  New this week at Erin's Faces are our:Limited time "Plant More Flowers" Organic T-shirtsFree packet of zinnia seeds with every order in May while supplies lastSunstick SPF 15 Watermelon Lip BalmToday with Josey we are talking about our #4 product, our Extreme Moisture Balm and it’s delicious! If you’re in the market for a night cream stick around to the end.Callouts:Conversations with God by Neale Donald WalschErin’s husband dying her hair red during pandemic video Ondine Landa’s Beauty Full Stories EpisodeFour Winds SocietyCome have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.comWebsite: erinsfaces.com 

Stephanie Mero is a consumer advocate, certified wellness coach, cosmetologist and curly hair specialist,author, a new mom and she’s featured in Episode 4 of the new series on HBO Max, Not So Pretty, which is all about the hidden hazards in cosmetics.Stephanie used hair products herself and on her clients which initially were wonderful and then later caused her hair to fall out, causing  hair loss and bald spots in both her and her clients.  It’s how her advocacy was born and she challenges brands to do better and calls for more transparency.  We talked about her experiences with all of that as well as challenges that come with growing up with curly hair.  Number 5 in our top seller list discussion with Josey is our Fruit Smoothie Lip Gloss which makes me so happy because when we launched her last spring I had no idea if anyone would even wear lip gloss with all of the masks!  Callouts:Stephanie's main website - www.curlsandhealth.com Follow Stephanie on Instagram @steph.meroErin's Faces Matcha MascaraErin's Faces Fruit Smoothie Lip GlossStephanie's Facebook Group for Hair Damage & Loss Stephanie's Youtube channelHBO Max Not So PrettyOrganic Way Haircare (Oway) - see link belowwww.holistichairtribe.com Stephanie's book – Cracking the Curl Code – a simple guide to effortless hairStephanie's Hair Blog & Oway Hair Product Recs - www.curlpromise.comStephanie's Clean Living Products & Recs - www.toxinguide.com Stephanie's petition for cleaner packaging - www.change.org/safepackagingCome have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.comWebsite: erinsfaces.com 

Today’s guest is Dr. Serena H. Chen who is a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist and all around super smart lady (@drserenahchen on Instagram).  Dr. Chen graduated from Brown University in Providence Rhode Island. She attended Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina, and then trained in Gynecology and Obstetrics and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Whether you’re trying to have a baby or not she drops so many specific wellness action steps that are simple but effective - hormonally, physically, mentally – you name it she has a great suggestion.  Our talk today with Josey is about our Peptide Eye Cream which is #6 on our countdown of our top-selling  products.  We get into a discussion on aging and how that can feel as our face changes. Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.comWebsite: erinsfaces.com 

Quiana Agbai is a Boston-based, Ohio native who has been covering urban family life on her blog Harlem Lovebirds since 2009. A graduate of Wellesley College with 8 years of both ad agency and client-side experience, in 2014 Quiana launched Trifecta Media Group (TMG); a marketing, PR and graphic design firm catering to start-up companies. Beyond Harlem Lovebirds and TMG, Quiana is a Toastmaster, has served as the Community Outreach Lead for the Boston chapter of Moms Demand Action, and on the Leadership Collective of the Wellesley Racial Justice Initiative from fall 2017 - summer 2020 and is involved with several other community organizations as well.During our conversation we talked about how she prioritizes being accessible to her family while running a successful business, raising children in today’s climate in terms of race and weight and her thoughts on social and racial justice.  I fell IN LOVE with Quiana during our talk and I know that you will too.  Our conversation with Josey today is all about our Firming Eye Gel which great if you didn’t get sleep and you eyes need a depuff or you want something that will wear well under makeup.Mentions from episode:The Nap MinistryTherapy for Black GirlsCome have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.comWebsite: erinsfaces.com 

We're back for Season 2 with our first guest, Whitney Austin!   Whitney is the Executive Director of the Nonprofit, Whitney Strong which focusing on reducing gun violence across the country.  She has a passion for this because she was shot multiple times during a mass shooting.  She shares the story with us, how she pulled through it and how beauty ties in to her messaging.  The pillars of her recovery are gratitude and hope.In Erin’s Faces news we launched a new Fruit Smoothie Lip Gloss this week!  The shade is called Starbright and it’s a cool toned berry shimmer.  If you haven’t tried our glosses before they’re awesome – they’re made with organic ingredients, have glass packaging for easy recycling and aren’t sticky - honest!If you’d like to pick one up, or anything else on the site!, you can use the discount code BEAUTYFULLSTORIES, at erinsfaces.com for 10% off your order.  We’re starting a new series with Josey where we’re walking through our top 8 products and answering client questions about them – today is our Rose Quench Serum. Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.comWebsite: erinsfaces.com 

We're back!  We have more incredible conversations with eight women from all walks of life who continue to all be our clients.  First episode of Season 2 starts next week - see you then!Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.comWebsite: beautyfullstories.com & erinsfaces.com 

We're taking the summer off so we're relishing in our last episode of the spring! Lorece Shaw is a pharmacist from Houston, TX who is passionate about science and clean products, and in today’s episode, she shares her love for these two worlds with us. We talk about how she found her way into the world of green beauty, and she reflects on current thinking in the space. Fear-mongering has become increasingly prevalent, and while it is important to educate people about harmful ingredients, Lorece argues against using fear and shame as selling tactics. She also talks about inclusivity in clean beauty and highlights the fact that many ingredients that have risen in popularity have their origins in BIPOC communities. Our conversation also touches on some simple swaps you can make right now, why Lorece believes in taking back the clean beauty space, and what it means to create a truly inclusive green beauty industry. You don’t want to miss it!Our email this week (47:20) is about whether you should use a serum or SPF in the morning if you only have time to do one step. Call Outs from the Episode: Take our season's end surveryLorece ShawPappasito's CantinagoopHoneybee GardensThe Skin Cancer FoundationErin's Faces Peptide SPF 30Tweetables:“If we just be more slow and intentional about what we’re using and why, I think we can arrive at a better place somewhere in the middle.” — Lorece Shaw [0:21:45] “I think that the best approach would be to focus on the positives of what the person and the brand offers, as opposed to framing it as a ‘Don’t use this, don’t do that.’ Or, ‘my products don’t have this.’ I think perhaps a better way to frame that is, ‘Hey, look at what’s in my products. Look at what I do have. Look at what these ingredients can offer.’’” — Lorece Shaw [0:25:10] “You cannot discredit how anyone’s experiencing the world.” — Lorece Shaw [0:41:50] Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.com Website: erinsfaces.com 

Katherine Phifer is a psychotherapist and life coach who works with female leaders to help them run their businesses from a place of grounded soul AND own the power that they were born with.  And she likes sparkles a lot so Erin is in! In this episode, we hear about Katherine’s journey and her unique view on leadership. After seeing the sacrifices that so many people make when they are in high level roles, and she shares why she believes we don’t have to give anything up to get to where we want to be. We talk about the importance of establishing boundaries to protect ourselves and ensure we are not drained by interactions.Katherine also bravely opens up about her pregnancy loss, where we hear about her angel daughter and the value she brought to Katherine and her family’s life. As the show wraps up, Katherine talks about managing her Crohn’s disease and what she has learned about taking better care of herself in the process.  Our email this week (44:26) is about why we decided to use glass for so many of our products. Erin shares the story of how she came to use this packaging and why it is a decision that she is now so happy with.Call Outs from the Episode: Katherine Phifer on TwitterKatherine Phifer on InstagramThe Happy Love ProjectShould I Sacrifice My Health for My Business? with Tamar VezirianErin's Faces Matcha MascaraErin's Faces Radiant Firming ConcealerErin's Faces Mineral Lip GlossTweetables:“I’m of the mindset that you don’t have to sacrifice anything, that you don’t have to give up something in order to be a leader.” — @katherinephifer [0:07:40]“My appearance and my self-image was always wrapped up in my anxiety about life, anxiety about how life was going to work out, and my appearance was wrapped up in that.” — @katherinephifer [0:41:48]Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.comWebsite: erinsfaces.com

Ali Ewoldt is one of Broadway's leading ladies, and was the first Asian woman to play Christine in The Phantom of The Opera on Broadway (and is a DELIGHT!).  In this episode, Ali talks about her journey of falling in love with performance and musical theater. We hear how she landed her career-defining roles and what it was like working with some of her idols.  As a Filipino, she found a home in the Asian-American theater community and highlights how the tight-knit group supports one another.  We also hear about when she was told she "was not Asian enough" for a role, and what she did when she faced this baseless criticism.  As our conversation wraps up, Ali sheds light on her 10-year-long journey to playing Christine, why single accomplishments will not make you feel fulfilled, and she also shares some of her tips for getting comfy seeing yourself on Zoom!  Our email this week (51:53) is about how you can best use a lash and brow serum. You will also hear about some other products that will help strengthen those lashes and brows!Call Outs from the Episode: Ali Ewoldt on TwitterAli Ewoldt on InstagramRebecca LukerKate BaldwinDeedee Magno Hall on TwitterJennie Kwan on InstagramLes MisérablesLea Salonga on TwitterAdam JacobsDaphne Rubin-VegaErin's Faces Eyelash & Brow Enhancing SerumErin's Faces Gentle Milk CleanserErin's Faces Matcha MascaraErin's Faces Micellar Cleansing Water Tweetables:“We're all kind of apples and oranges and it only helps when we lift each other up and support each other.” — @aliewoldt [0:27:38]“Because I am mixed, it's hard to throw me into a casting box. That's a thing that we love to do in musicals and theater, in acting and casting in general.” — @aliewoldt [0:32:48]“We have an idea of what somebody who's Latino looks like, what somebody who's Asian looks like, and none of these things are monoliths.” — @aliewoldt [0:34:35]“Comparing is silly. It imagines that we're all capable of looking the same way and achieving the same things and honestly, that would be terribly, terribly boring.” — @aliewoldt [0:48:15] Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.com Website: erinsfaces.com 

It is rare to find someone as comfortable in the science world as they are in the creative one, but today’s guest, Fifi Buchanan, floats seamlessly between the two. Fifi, also known as Divine Hostess, is a qualified mechanical engineer and currently works as a technical writer, voice-over artist and also hosts her own podcast, Wonderfully Made. In this episode, we delve into what it was like working in the male-dominated field of engineering, and Fifi shares her experiences from college through to the workplace. As someone whose interests lie between the creative and scientific worlds, Fifi felt like she had to hide a part of herself because she did not want her colleagues to misunderstand her interests. She shares the value that she discovered in not sticking to one path and the solace she found in her creative work when she felt increasingly limited in the workplace. Our conversation also touches on representation, particularly in the clean beauty space, the implications of the lack of access to green products for Black women, and the beauty of being able to express yourself through makeup without using it to fix you. Fifi is an insightful and all-around brilliant woman whom we really admire, and we know after tuning in, you will too! Our email this week (40:20) is about how to make makeup last longer in hot weather. With summer coming up, it is a timely question and we give product recs and tips to help!Call Outs from the Episode:  Erin's Faces Matcha Mascara Fifi Buchanan on InstagramFifi Buchanan on TwitterILIA BeautyErin's Faces Aloe Setting PowderErin's Faces Rosewater TonicTweetables:“Going through school in engineering, I didn’t realize that sexism would be a bigger issue than racism.” — @divinehostess [0:12:24]“I often felt either unwelcome in certain spaces or uncomfortable, just because it was kind of this old boys’ club.” — @divinehostess [0:14:02]“It bothers me that the implication is that if it has Black people on it or in it, then it is only for Black people.” — @divinehostess [0:22:58]“It makes me tired just thinking about it because I won’t get what I need.” — @divinehostess [0:26:58]Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.com Website: erinsfaces.com 

Is the clean beauty industry inclusive and representative of Black women? And what does it make you feel when you don’t see yourself in these spaces? We explore these and more with Erin Clemons, Lauren Hooper, and Chelsea Williams, members of the Diversity Team at Erin’s Faces. In this episode, we’ll hear some of the insights from our conversations. Erin Clemons is a creative professional who is passionate about the intersection of arts and activism, and finds joy in creating connections. She was our guest in Episode 8 where we discussed her experience in Hamilton on Broadway. Lauren is a mother of two who finds joy immersing herself in her garden and applying her mind to her onscreen roles, most recently appearing in Homeland. Chelsea of That's Chelsea is a plant-based public health specialist who holds a Master’s in Public Health Nutrition, and is a media contributor and wellness writer. We discuss their clean beauty experiences and the frustration they have felt at not seeing women who look like them in these spaces. The team touches on superficial representation and performative allyship; how brands need to do the work and educate themselves to speak to Black women’s needs. All of the women came to green beauty differently, but they share similar struggles in not being able to access the full range of products available from brands. Our conversation also touches on the work white-owned brands have to do to move past their blind spots, colorism, the value of thorough market research, and why true inclusion benefits the bottom line.  Our email this week (50:52) is about what makes an ingredient Active or Inactive. Call Outs from the Episode: Erin ClemonsErin Clemons on InstagramErin Clemons on TwitterLauren Hooper on InstagramChelsea Williams on InstagramChelsea Williams on TwitterFenty BeautyILIA BeautyGlossier Tweetables:“We can put a man on the moon, but we can’t find products or clothes that [fit] different body types.” — Lauren Hooper [0:15:07]“It’s like you have to be assimilated in order to be accepted.” — @HiThatsChelsea [0:16:21]“This whole issue, it’s a human issue, it’s not a brand issue. I just wish that human beings would talk to each other more, ask the questions, be able to listen, take the feedback, and use it. Don’t just placate.” — @ErinEClemons [0:48:22]“I will take my dollars where I feel valued and appreciated and create a shift that way if that brand doesn’t want to improve.” — @HiThatsChelsea [0:49:18]Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.com Website: erinsfaces.com 

Whether it is over our weight, our jobs, or our appearances, women are generally told they have not lived up to societal expectations, and this can often cause shame. Rather than be bogged down by this, our guest today, Joanna Carpenter uses these feelings as a springboard to question the status quo. Joanna is an actor, singer, community organizer, and diversity, equity, and inclusion educator. In this episode, Joanna talks about working in hospitality and why she is such a strong advocate for underrepresented groups who work in this space. Growing up in the industry meant that Joanna was exposed to the space’s shortcomings early on. She has since used her voice on behalf of those who are not able to. We talk about how women, particularly women of color, absorb shame and face the disproportionate brunt of a  system that can be sexist, classist, and racist. Joanna also shares her frustration at the marketing of health and wellness products during the pandemic, the pressures she felt as a Chinese-American performer, the idea that women have to be small and soft to be desirable, and the lessons she has learned from her difficult childhood and relationships. Joanna’s value in standing out rather than trying to fit in is well worth hearing.  Our email this week (51:53) is about which ingredients you want to avoid if you want to go clean with your lipstick, lip gloss, and lip balms. These include petroleum, its derivatives, fragrance, and FD&C dyes.Call Outs from the Episode: Joanna Carpenter on InstagramJoanna Carpenter on TwitterBecca BrunelleLili Torre's The Dreaded QuestionDare to Lead by Brenee BrownErin's Faces Radiant Firming ConcealerTweetables: “Shaming exists not only everywhere, but shaming also exists on a spectrum.” — @thejoannac [0:11:56] “Women absorb the toxicity of an inherently classist and sexist system, especially women of color, on a level that is difficult to empathize with if you are not in those groups.” — @thejoannac [0:14:41] “There’s a sect of society that spans across socio-economics, demographics, race, ethnicities, and upbringings that is just so threated by the idea of women not only being mentally powerful, but also being physically powerful.” — @thejoannac [0:26:20] “Toxic masculinity involves shutting down any potentially open door to vulnerability.” — @thejoannac [0:29:41]Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.com Website: erinsfaces.com 

 In this episode, we talk with Nicole Paloma Sarro, actress and operations manager, about the challenges of being a parent in the pandemic.  Nicole shares how she is showing up differently for her daughter, Paloma, during this time. We hear about how Nicole has marched to the beat of her own drum her whole life and the deep sense of self-love she has always been able to access. While she still experiences insecurity, she simply does not try to be anything other than who she is. We touch on parenting messaging and the tough conversations Nicole has had to have with her in-laws about the way she raises her daughter. Generational parenting styles vary so much, it can be hard!  Nicole wants to instill independence, open-mindedness, and free-thinking in her daughter. It is not easy helping someone navigate this world, and the way Nicole has chosen to raise her daughter is inspiring!Our email this week (45:40) is about whether you should buy a new SPF this spring if you have one from last season. We hear why it is best not to reuse old SPF and get a fresh one instead. Remember, SPF is not only for warmer months; you should be wearing it year-round.Call Outs from the Episode: Nicole Sarro on InstagramPodcast Episode 15 with Rosalynn Glover - Should I Try to Prove Myself to You?Roxy the Last Unisaurus RexThe Lapsed FanErin's Faces Pumpkin Enzyme PeelErin's Faces Clarifying Green Clay MaskErin's Faces Peptide SPF 30Tweetables:“It’s not easy to be a human being during this time, and it’s exceptionally challenging to be a parent right now.” — Nicole Sarro [0:06:25]“For the last couple of months, I’ve had to just show up, as a mother, as a person, a constant in Paloma’s life more than ever in the last six years and to take time to connect with her.” — Nicole Sarro [0:15:04]“For now, the antidote has been to level up as a person, as a mom, as Paloma’s safe place. And I feel honored and grateful to do that, but damn, it’s exhausting.” — Nicole Sarro [0:40:47]Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.com Website: erinsfaces.com 

Women face so much pressure when it comes to appearance, and can fall into the trap of attaching self-worth to the way they look. But this week's guest, Ashton Fineout, believes that we are all valuable because we were created that way. Ashton is not only a professional violinist and clean beauty lover, but she is one of the most consciously kind people Erin has ever met. In this episode, Ashton bravely opens up about struggling with an eating disorder in her early 20s. She was encouraged by comments people made about her weight loss, which reinforced the idea that the skinnier she was, the more worthy she became. Ashton shares what the turning point was, what she wishes she knew then, and her path to recovery. As shown by Ashton’s story, healing is not something that needs to happen alone, and if you are struggling, there is always someone you can reach out to for help.  If you are needing support please contact the National Eating Disorders Association. Our email this week (48:23) is about how often you should be exfoliating your face. The answer is different for everyone and Josey and Erin talk about it.Call Outs from the Episode: Ashton Fineout on InstagramTCU College of Fine ArtsAshton and Aubrey's Violin Duo on Instagram - TheFineStrungDuoErin's Faces Tamanu OilErin's Faces Pumpkin Enzyme Peel (chemical exfoliator)Erin's Faces Clarifying Green Clay MaskErin's Faces Antioxidant Facial Polish (manual/scrubby exfoliator)Tweetables:“In the business of performance and performing arts, women, particularly, when they are deemed attractive or appealing, they get more jobs, they get more favors. And people that are not as ‘conventionally attractive’ they may not have as many opportunities.” — Ashton Fineout [0:16:24]“Just the knowledge that I blew a really great opportunity for myself because I wasn’t taking proper care of my body and that I was actually starving it, that’s when I knew things had to change.” — Ashton Fineout [0:22:45]“Personally, I really believe that I was created in the image of God and that he designed me with intention and creativity, and I would tell myself back then to not question or criticize the features you were created with. Because the features that you were given were not an accident.” — Ashton Fineout [0:27:32]“Expectations do not equate to value because you were born valuable because God says that you are.” — Ashton Fineout [0:28:58]“If you are thinking of a compliment to say to a person that you find beautiful, then tell them something that’s beautiful about them that doesn’t have to do with their physical appearance.” — Ashton Fineout [0:39:51]Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.com Website: erinsfaces.com 

Few people radiate sunshine and light the way today’s guest, Shanna Tyler, does. Not only is Shanna an incredible woman, but she is also a brand and business coach for mission-driven entrepreneurs and the CEO of Confused to Curated, a branding school that helps business owners build the best, most purposeful brands they can. In today’s episode, Shanna shares her journey with us. Due to the nature of the content, we have placed a trigger warning on this episode [TW: suicidal ideation which we discuss between [0:14:50] and [0:16:33]]. We hear about how she went from leading a life that looked good on paper but left her unfulfilled to moving forward with purpose and passion. Shanna shares the trials and tribulations of building a business and gives us insights into what it has taken to get hers off the ground. We also talk about the wellness space, where Shanna worked for some time, the lack of representation, and why brands are losing out by not spending time and money investing in Black women, who would be willing customers if they felt heard and represented. Shanna discusses her passion for brand-building and how she built her brand that she was able to leverage into a full-time business. Shanna shares that she has struggled with claiming her space and owning her brilliance, but as she has grown older, she is consciously stepping into who she was always meant to be, and is thriving! Our email this week (47:50) answers the question what order you should be applying your skincare products? This is a question we get often, and while there is some wiggle room, there are some non-negotiables in every routine. Tune in to find out what your morning and nighttime skincare routine should include.  Call Outs from the Episode: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 1-800-273-8255Victoria Verlezza DEI - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Neilson Report on African American Spending PowerEpisode 10 with Marisa CorcoranEpisode 15 with Rosalynn GloverErin’s Faces Skincare Order Card to Print Tweetables:“It is so important for brands to come and step correctly.” — Shanna Tyler [0:31:11]“Black women don’t spend because you’re not talking to Black women, you’re not investing any time in Black women. And quite frankly, when you look at the numbers, just from a business perspective, Black women are the highest paying in the beauty industry.” — Shanna Tyler [0:33:17] Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.comWebsite: erinsfaces.com

Molly Hill of the clean living blog, Maison Pur, shares the knowledge she has gained through her extensive research so that people can use information rather than fear to make decisions about which products to buy. Molly also shares how battling malaria  led her to the world of clean living and how being pregnant heightened her awareness around the products she was using. Throughout the conversation, Molly shares some of her favorite goodies, including her must-have household cleaners, skincare, and makeup products. Our email this week (49:56) is about stretch marks, specifically on pregnant bellies. Call Outs from the Episode: Maison Pur on InstagramMaison Pur PodcastDiscount Code — BEAUTYFULLSTORIESBranch BasicsZoe OrganicsPleni Naturals Apple + Broccoli Hair & Body WashBamboo Nature DiapersSiam Seas Natural ShampoooHannah Louise PostonThe True CostthredUPPoshmarkWho Gives A CrapPlaine ProductsOsmia Organics Black Clay Facial SoapAgent Nateur h o l i ( c ) the c duo calcium & vitamin c100% PURE Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream Suntegrity Natural Moisturizing Face SunscreenHenné Organics Lip BalmsErin's Faces Matcha MascaraILIA Super Serum Skin TintILIA ConcealerAether Beauty Eye ShadowW3ll PeopleErin's Faces Tamanu Oil for SkinErin's Faces Shea Butter Body BalmErin's Faces Argan OilErin's Faces Valencia Orange Body ButterErin's Faces Monoi Tiare OilCome have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.comWebsite: erinsfaces.com

One of Broadway's leading ladies, Mandy Gonzalez played Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton, originated the role of Nina in In the Heights and played Elphaba in Wicked (and that's not even everything!).  Now she can add author to her resume with her new book Fearless! Mandy discusses being both Mexican-American and Jewish and how she did not fit neatly into a box for other people. She talks about her identity and the journey she went on to clarify it, despite many in the industry telling her she had to change in some way to succeed. We hear how it affected her move to New York to pursue a career on Broadway and the fearless pursuit of her dream. She was never afraid of failing because she didn't worry what people would think if something did not work out (and it totally worked out!). Mandy also opens up about her journey with breast cancer and how her Fearless Squad offered her support she did not know she would need. As we wrap up the conversation, we talk about the importance of self-care for us women and why we should not feel selfish for taking time to look after ourselves.   Our email this week (43:29) is about why your mineral loose powder foundation might be changing color over the course of the day.Call Outs from the Episode: Mandy GonzalezMandy Gonzalez on TwitterMandy Gonzalez on Instagram#FEARLESSSQUADFearless BookPriscilla LopezBette MidlerEli's CominTweetables:“I always felt like I belonged with the people that loved me.” — @_mandygonzalez [0:08:24]“I felt like I had to see my own way and imagine things that maybe weren’t possible yet or weren’t out there yet. So, in that way, I had to dream. I had to dream really big.” — @_mandygonzalez [0:15:54]“I’ve learned that your dream is going to take a lot of different turns and that’s okay. Because that’s your journey.” — @_mandygonzalez [0:18:03]“Being able to rely on your family, knowing that from birth, has been such a gift for my life because I really lucked out with a great family.” — @_mandygonzalez [0:28:26]Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.com Website: erinsfaces.com