Beauty Full Stories with Erin's Faces

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16. Should I Be Striving for Balance? with Angelique Velez Sep 22, 2020

Show notes

CEO & Founder of Breakups to Makeup, NYC lady Angelique Velez joins us on the show today to talk about life as an entrepreneur, mom and makeup artist. Erin talks to Angelique about her journey starting at makeup counters and later moving on to TV and celebrities. As a Puerto Rican - Cuban curvy woman, Angelique gets candid about her body-image struggles as a young girl and, more recently, after giving birth. She and Erin share their views on the opposing opinions that emerged after Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s Super Bowl performance and what the two sides of the argument suggest about our society’s perceptions of women’s bodies and the clothes they choose to wear. They also discuss the prevalence of insecurities among the beautiful and why “balance” is unrealistic as a mom and entrepreneur.

Our email today (50:59) is "should I wear sunscreen in the fall/winter?" , so stay tuned till the end!

Call Outs from the Episode:

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Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty Gathering
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Email: questions@beautyfullstories.com
Website: erinsfaces.com

Tweetables:

“Since I’ve gotten older, I’ve gotten comfortable with my body by talking about it and talking to other people and realizing that we are all our own worst critics. We all judge ourselves and our own bodies, so we are all doing it to ourselves.” — @breakups2makeup [0:09:36]

“Most people are extremely insecure. Most people feel as though they are not good enough; they feel like they are not beautiful enough; like they are not pretty at all — I would say probably 85% of the people who sit in my chair.” — @breakups2makeup [0:17:39]

“The makeup counter is like your boot camp. Starting in retail is literally boot camp because if you can handle the faces of everyday women, then you can absolutely do the Victoria Secret models.” — @breakups2makeup [0:27:13]

“That is my purpose with Breakups to Makeup and a lot of the programs that I am running. I want young women and women, in general, to feel better in their skin and to feel as though they are enough — because you are! And everything that is quirky and ‘crazy’ about you, that is what makes you unique; that’s what makes you stand out; that’s what makes you who you are, so you need to start embracing those things.” — @breakups2makeup [0:49:07]

“UVA and UVB rays are still happening, no matter what time of year it is.” — @erinsfaces [0:53:39]

15. Should I Try to Prove Myself to You? with Rosalynn Glover Sep 15, 2020

Show notes

This episode can just as well be titled “Self-help for Erin 101” because it is everything she (and everybody else!) needs to hear. Rosalynn Glover is one of the most glamorous-looking ladies you will meet, yet, with three older brothers, she has learned to fend for herself and claim what is hers unapologetically. Her parents instilled in her the belief and confidence that she did not need to be someone else, so she moves through life not feeling the need to apologize for everything – like many of us do. While Rosalynn is responsible for our Facebook ads, today she geeks out with Erin about hair, skincare, and nails, and get into topics like her relationship with food, being raised in the South, and why she feels her self-assurance can be intimidating to other women. She also talks about why she studied at a predominantly white institution (PWI) rather than a historically Black college or university (HBCU), why it is important to be intentional about not only the life you want but the person you want to show up as, and how she learned to give herself some grace when it comes to diets and losing weight.
Our email today (50:30) is all about why double cleansing is a thing, who it's right for and what the point is.

Call Outs from the Episode:

Tweetables:
“My dad always encouraged me to speak up. And he probably regretted that through my high school years because I’m the type of person, I’ll call anybody out, I don’t care if you are family or anything. I will call you out if I feel that you need to be called out.” — Rosalynn Glover [0:16:49]

“I think every Black girl can write a full book about their journey with their hair.” — Rosalynn Glover [0:20:29]

“One thing I’ve noticed throughout life is that the confidence that I have in myself intimidates others.” — Rosalynn Glover [0:34:02]

“I know everyone has different backgrounds, has different upbringings, and everyone has trauma. I am 100% aware of that and I find beauty in trauma, I find beauty in working through trauma. I find beauty in people having flaws and I think if you see someone who is a flawed person and they still decide to love themselves in spite of, then that can bring up feelings of inadequacy.” — Rosalynn Glover [0:38:33]

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Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty Gathering
Instagram: @erinsfaces
Email: questions@beautyfullstories.com
Website: erinsfaces.com

14. Should I Check "Asian" or "White"? with Katherine Pratt Sep 08, 2020

Show notes

When you are a woman in the engineering, military, and academic fields, expressing and navigating your femininity while also being taken seriously can be difficult. Our guest on the show today, Katherine Pratt, is a program manager at Microsoft who has worked as a vehicle performance test engineer for the U.S. Air Force and a research analyst at the University of Washington. In 2019, she also completed her Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering. You get the picture: This fierce and fabulous woman is crushing it in male-dominated spaces. But gender has not been her only consideration. As a biracial person who is both white white and Asian, she came to fully embrace her Korean identity when when Obama first become President. It is only then that she started asking questions about racial and ethnic identity and the importance of laying claim to all sides of your heritage. We discuss Katherine’s experiences with imposter syndrome, body image issues that included an eating disorder, and her struggles to find clothes that she feels good in.
Our email this week (38:55) is about Zoom makeup - if Erin could only choose three items to use for a video what would they be?
Call Outs from the Episode:

Come have fun with us!
Our private Facebook group: Erin's Faces Green Beauty Gathering
Instagram: @erinsfaces
Email: questions@beautyfullstories.com
Website: erinsfaces.com

13. Should It Be Okay For Others To Comment on My Body? with Anna Upton Sep 01, 2020

Show notes

My guest this week is Anna Upton, a Pilates instructor, performer and mother of two. We discuss body image, her passion for prenatal/postnatal clients and shame around pelvic floor challenges. Anna had a baby during COVID which we also cover as well as how hormonal acne can take an emotional toll.
Our email this week (45:50) is about how to address lines on your neck and decolletage.
Call Outs from the Episode:

Come have fun with us!
Our private Facebook group: Erin's Faces Green Beauty Gathering
Instagram: @erinsfaces
Email: questions@beautyfullstories.com
Website: erinsfaces.com

12. Should I Choose Age or Beauty? Or Can I Have Both? with Ondine Landa Aug 25, 2020

Show notes

We cover the gamut in this episode with Ondine Landa - growing up in an adopted Caucasian family as a mixed race child, modeling in Paris, being diagnosed with lupus and the physical limitations that came with it, going gray, motherhood, aging - you name it.
Our email today (52:20) is a deep-dive into DEET - what are the precautions/concerns and is it "bad"?
Call Outs from the episode:

Come have fun with us!
Our private Facebook group: Erin's Faces Green Beauty Gathering
Instagram: @erinsfaces
Email: questions@beautyfullstories.com
Website: erinsfaces.com

11. Minisode - Emails from You! Aug 18, 2020

Show notes

Today is Josey, you, and me diving into emails you've been sending about:

Eye Gel vs. Eye Cream
What Ingredients are "Bad" in Lip Balm
Should I Hire a Makeup Artist for My Wedding?
How Long Can I Use My Mascara?
How Long Does Our Mineral Lip Gloss Last & What Does It Feel Like?
Should I Use a Toner if I Have Dry Skin?
What's the Shelf Life of My Sunscreen?

Call Outs from the Episode:

Erin's Faces Firming Eye Gel
Erin's Faces Peptide Eye Cream
Mineral Oil Lashes Blog Post
Makeup Artist, Amanda Thesen
Fresh Face Makeup Tutorials
Erin's Faces Mineral Lip Gloss
Expiration Dates Blog Post
Erin's Faces Rosewater Tonic

Come have fun with us!
Our private Facebook group: Erin's Faces Green Beauty Gathering
Instagram: @erinsfaces
Email: questions@beautyfullstories.com
Website: erinsfaces.com

10. Should A Part of Me Define All of Me? with Marisa Corcoran Aug 11, 2020

Show notes

Marisa Corcoran is one of my favorite people to talk with - she's so easy going, so positive and so honest. Marisa got very candid with me about how acne has been a thread through her life and what the effects of it have been in terms of confidence, self image and physical comfort. It's about acne but it's very universal in that it's a beauty standard that can stick with you even if you're past it.
Our email today (1:08:40) is all about how to deal with breakouts from "maskne" - mask acne (if you know, you know).
Call Outs from the episode:

Hourglass Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint
Erin’s Faces Matcha Mascara
movie She’s All That
Accutane
Jennifer Lopez look
Marisa’s fun pics on my makeup artist site
Tazarac
Aczone
Erin’s Faces Clarifying Charcoal Cleanser
Burt’s Bees Sensitive Skin Creamy Cleanser
Erin’s Faces Clarifying Serum
Erin’s Faces Firming Eye Gel
Erin’s Faces Peptide Eye Cream
Erin’s Faces Tamanu Oil
Erin’s Faces Radiant Firming Concealer
Erin’s Faces Magic & Fairy Dust
Erin’s Faces Rosewater Tonic
Kendall Jenner red carpet
Billie Eilish Harper’s Bazzar interview
Erin’s Faces Clarifying Green Clay Mask
Erin’s Faces Pumpkin Enzyme Peel

Come have fun with us!
Our private Facebook group: Erin's Faces Green Beauty Gathering
Instagram: @erinsfaces
Email: questions@beautyfullstories.com
Website: erinsfaces.com

9. Should I Let People Define Me Instead of God? with Sunny Shell Aug 04, 2020

Show notes

My guest this week is a wonderful supporter of Erin's Faces, Sunny Shell! We discuss her chronic pain resulting from childhood trauma, the challenges she faces in finding products that work for her since she's so sensitive, and how her faith in God can get her through anything.
Josey and my email (40:15) is all about knowing how to tell if your sunscreen is "clean" or not.
Call Outs from the episode:

Video of when Katie & I surprised Sunny
Erin’s Faces Eyeliner video
Erin’s Faces Tamanu Oil
Erin’s Faces Monoi Tiare Lotion
Erin’s Faces Extreme Moisture Balm
Erin’s Faces Lavender Castile Baby Wash
Erin's Faces Peptide SPF 30
Erin's Faces Mineral SPF 32
Erin's Faces Sunstick
Blog post on All of Your Sunscreen Questions Answered
Blog post on the FDA’s New Sunscreen Regulations

Come have fun with us!
Our private Facebook group: Erin's Faces Green Beauty Gathering
Instagram: @erinsfaces
Email: questions@beautyfullstories.com
Website: erinsfaces.com

8. Should I Be Satisfied with Being a "Good" Person? with Erin Clemons Jul 28, 2020

Show notes

This week I’m talking to Hamilton'sErin Clemons, who recently played Eliza on tour & is the standby on Broadway! We get into that and how Hamilton was the first time she felt that she could truly be herself in a show. We also discuss her journey to embracing a concept of beauty that includes her body type, skin tone and hair texture as a biracial woman and explore ways to engage people who don’t see racial injustice in their daily lives. It's all the things!

Our email (1:05:00) this week is about how to know if your hand sanitizer is safe.

Call Outs from the Episode:

Jen Waldman Studio
Erin's Faces Mineral Foundation
The Person You Mean To Be: How Good People Fight Bias by Dolly Chugh
Stay Woke: A People's Guide to Making All Black Lives Matter by Candis Watts Smith and Tehama Lopez Bunyasi
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
A Framework for Understanding Poverty: A Cognitive Approach by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D.

Come have fun with us!
Our private Facebook group: Erin's Faces Green Beauty Gathering
Instagram: @erinsfaces
Email: questions@beautyfullstories.com
Website: erinsfaces.com

7. Should I Only Use Big Beauty Brands? with Andie Meidell Jul 21, 2020

Show notes

My guest this week is Andie Meidell, a metallurgical engineer and mom who loves having fun with makeup! We’ll discuss her dedication to supporting indie women-owned brands, products you shouldn’t use while pregnant, and how she overcame negative comments about her weight on her journey to a healthy relationship with food.

Our 2 emails (1:02:00) this week are on whether the sunscreen in foundation is enough (spoiler it’s NOT 😜) and what products to use for a baby with cradle cap (after talking to your doctor!)

Call Outs from the Episode:
Dr Pepper Lip Balm (it’s still around!)
Kjaer Weiss
FitGlow Beauty
Stark Skincare
Osmia Craft Series
Erin’s blog post "Am I Too Heavy to Run a Beauty Company?"
Beneath Your Mask
The Lip Bar
15% Pledge
Erin's Faces Lavender Baby Castile Wash
Erin's Faces Tamanu Oil

Come have fun with us!
Our private Facebook group: Erin's Faces Green Beauty Gathering
Instagram: @erinsfaces
Email: questions@beautyfullstories.com
Website: erinsfaces.com

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