Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua Robinson

On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Courtney Cheatham to the Friends in Beauty guest chair! Courtney, the creative powerhouse behind Crazy Crave

Cosmetics, transforms passion into innovation. As the mastermind, she meticulously crafts each product release, shade, and website detail. 

Starting her makeup journey in high school, Courtney's experimentations in her grandma's kitchen birthed the iconic glitter gloss. The overwhelming demand led her to strategic research, connecting with top manufacturers for professional-grade products. Her knack for innovation and

entrepreneurial spirit has transformed Crazy Crave Cosmetics into a rapidly expanding brand. 

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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks to the Friends in Beauty guest chair for the 2nd time! Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks is an illustrious figure in the beauty industry, acclaimed not only for her pioneering makeup artistry for over two decades but also as the innovative force behind Ashunta Sheriff Beauty. Her brand epitomizes the pinnacle of clean, progressive beauty solutions designed for everyone, underpinned by a mission of inclusivity and diversity.

With a storied career highlighted by collaborations with leading brands such as Dior, Bioré, and Armani Beauty, Ashunta has solidified her status as a beacon of innovation and creativity. Known for her impeccable technique and pioneering approach to makeup, Ashunta has illuminated the visages of such entertainment titans as Zendaya, Rihanna and Alicia Keys.

Ashunta’s remarkable career is further distinguished by two Emmy nominations and a Black Reel Award nomination, recognizing her outstanding contributions to television and film. Ashunta’s work has graced major entertainment productions, from serving as department head for “The Best Man” to bringing her artistry to celebrated projects such as “Empire,” “The Lost City” and “Hidden Figures.”

Ashunta Sheriff Beauty mirrors her dedication to delivering products that not only celebrate

but elevate individual beauty. “Ashunta Sheriff Beauty empowers individuality through clean,

cutting-edge beauty solutions,” says Ashunta. “Our commitment lies in inclusivity, sustainability

and enhancing everyone’s natural beauty. We are more than a brand; we are part of a movement

towards a brighter, more inclusive future in beauty.”

Through every aspect of her work, Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks exemplifies excellence, mentorship and a deep-seated commitment to effect meaningful change in the beauty industry and the wider world.

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Ashunta Sheriff Beauty  (Website) - www.ashuntabeauty.com

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Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson

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On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Cherice Williams to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Blaq Luxury Hair Products is an esteemed beauty brand, owned and run by the talented Cherice Williams, a Jamaican native. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, BLAQ Luxury has a remarkable journey that stemmed from personal experiences, unwavering faith, fortunate opportunities, and calculated risks. 

While trying to remedy hair loss, a symptom of her PCOS diagnosis, Cherice decided to take things into her own hands by creating a hair serum oil. Her determination to self-heal and not give up led her to grow BLAQ Luxury Hair from an at-home side hustle to a multimillion-dollar operation. Cherice has been disrupting the natural hair care category for four years now…and her products speak for themselves. The brand has an impressive 43% customer return rate, and has sold nearly 70,000 bottles of the brand’s Mega Gro Hair Serum, the tried and trusted hair growth oil, in a span of TWO days. 

Cherice sat with me to discuss her health journey and the growth of BLAQ Luxury Hair.

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On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Nakoya Yancey to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Nakoya is a Hair Designer, with over 30 years of professional experience. She is also a UK trained Wig Maker and Facial Hair Piece Maker. 

 

Watching the famous show The Wire on HBO peaked Nakoya’s curiosity in the Film and

Television world of Hair Styling. In 2009 Nakoya got her first break on the film The Best and

The Brightest. From that day on Nakoya never looked back.  

Nakoya learned period wig styling from working on the AMC television show Turn. After six hard years Nakoya was able to join the IASTE Local 798 Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists Union in 2015. Working on Turn Nakoya was able to see and work with wigs that were made by Peter Owen, Peter King, and Ray Marston. Nakoya’s next move was to go to England and learn the timeless craft of Wig Making.  This move took her to another level. 

She started working in New York shortly after coming back from England and with the knowledge and craft she learned overseas, she landed a job on The Greatest Showman as a Wig Maker.  Nakoya has been blessed enough to work under the legendary Jerry Popolis, the late Kenneth Walker, Nathan Busch, and Jerry DeCarlo.

Some of Nakoya’s credits include If Beale Street Could Talk, One Night In Miami, And Just Like That Season 1, Shirley, Queen Suga, and most recently The Book of Clarence to name a few.  

Nakoya’s main goal is to grow, educate herself, stay fluid, and viable in this ever changing industry.

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On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Matiki Anoff to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Matiki Anoff, originally from Ghana, West Africa, and raised in the UK, currently resides in New York. As a highly accomplished head makeup designer for major motion pictures and a former Contracted CoverGirl Cosmetic Spokesperson, Matiki boasts an impressive career.



A three-time Emmy nominee for Makeup Design excellence, Matiki is a distinguished winner of prestigious awards such as the Hollywood Guild Award, Critic's Choice Award, Hollywood Critic's Association Award, and the BAFTA Award for her outstanding work on "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." Additionally, she received the Shadow and Acts Behind-the-Scenes RISING Award for excellence behind the camera.



Matiki served as the department head for the 2021 Oscar-winning makeup in Netflix's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" and contributed significantly to Viola Davis' Oscar-winning look for "Fences." Her expertise extends to projects like "The Wiz Live," "The Notebook," "Wolf of Wall St," "8 Mile, "Men in Black," "Spider-Man," and the record-breaking "Wonder Woman 84."



With a thirteen-year contract as the HD Specialist Makeup designer of the Emmy-winning Met Opera HD Live, Matiki also added successful projects like "Run the World" for Starz, a biopic for Netflix titled "Beauty," and Denzel Washington's directed epic "A Journal for Jordan," starring Michael B. Jordan.



Matiki's extensive celebrity roster includes Viola Davis, Iris Elba, Michael B. Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, Rachel McAdams, Halle Berry, Emily Blunt, Mindy Kaling, Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett, Heidi Klum, makeup icon Pat McGrath, and an eight-year contract with 15-time Grammy Award-winning artist Eminem.



Beyond her impressive career in makeup, Matiki showcased her passion for film and screenwriting by enrolling in The Writer's Boot Camp, producing four full screenplays, two of which have been optioned. She collaborated with director Jeymes Samuels on projects like "The Book of Clarence" and the period epic "Killing Castro," featuring Al Pacino. Matiki's contributions also extend to presenting the Best Cinematographer award at the 1st African Academy Awards in Bayelsa state, Nigeria, and serving as a panelist for "Careers in Entertainment" by the New York City Mayor's Office of Film.

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Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson

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On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Melanee Williams to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Melanee is a professional Editorial Hairstylist/Artist with over 15 years of experience. As a passionate entrepreneur, Melanee has had the privilege of servicing renowned spiritual leaders, TV and radio personalities, professional athletes, major clothing designers, and a variety of other celebrities. 

Her extensive portfolio has opened up the opportunity for her to travel to other countries to create hair art for major hair shows and to mentor those who embrace the same gift and imagination. She truly has a huge heart for hair & a heart that cares! 

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Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty

Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty 

Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson

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