Fearless Beauties

 In the past, the beauty industry was reserved for only a narrow segment of society—namely white, cis-gendered, straight women. Now, the industry is opening up to accommodate a broader range of gender identities and reflect the diverse range of beauty we see in the real world. In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team explores the beauty industry through the lens of the LGBTQ+ community. Using several recent examples from popular culture and social media, the team discusses how the beauty industry is evolving to accommodate a wider range of cultural, racial, gender identities and abilities, and how influencers in the public eye have helped to drive this positive shift forward. They explore some of the key products, campaigns and figures in the beauty space today who are disrupting conventional gender and sexuality norms to usher in a more inclusive era of beauty and fashion.

This episode of Fearless Beauties was produced by Quill. 

In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team including Mary, Taylor and Alyna dive into the wonderful world of Korean beauty, AKA K-Beauty. Korean beauty and skincare products have gained a fanatic following around the world, while many of South Korea’s treatments, trends and exacting beauty standards have made headlines for their rigidity. The episode will discuss why Korean beauty standards are so particular, and whether the country’s products are really worth the hype. The episode will also dive into the history behind cultural fascinations like physiognomy or the art of face reading, which has been practiced for centuries in Korea as a way of divining a person’s future.

This episode of Fearless Beauties was produced by Quill. 

In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team discusses the rising cost of beauty in our society. Reviewing some of the beauty industry’s most expensive products and treatments, this episode will do a deep dive into the outlandish costs associated with skincare and beauty today, and how listeners can achieve similar outcomes without breaking the bank. This episode will explore the reasons why so many people are willing to shell out so much cash for beauty products and treatments, and how listeners can achieve improved skincare and beauty benefits without breaking the bank.

This episode of Fearless Beauties was produced by Quill. 

 In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team discusses the world of clean beauty. They explore the different ways in which we all have the power to impact the planet and our personal health through our beauty and personal care choices. During the episode, they will touch on different clean beauty brands that are making a big impact through their sustainable business practices, and how we can all begin to make better choices when it comes to our environmental footprint in an effort to fight climate change.

This episode of Fearless Beauties was produced by Quill. 

 In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team including Mary, Taylor and Alyna, will discuss the unfortunate trend of many People of Colour changing or shortening their names in professional settings to avoid discrimination. Referencing a recent Vogue piece by Editorial Assistant Aiyana Ishmael, the episode will dissect this common issue and how it often occurs within the beauty industry. Finally, Mary, Taylor and Alyna will discuss how we can discourage this trend and promote racial equity at work.

This episode of Fearless Beauties was produced by Quill. 

In this episode, the Fearless Beauties team chats about a popular trend on Facebook news feeds: coaching. They discuss the ads that pop up on Facebook and Instagram that promise to help viewers make six figures or more, but oftentimes are only making the coach rich and their clients poor. The team also mentions a few examples of what these coaches look like and explain the tell tale signs of a scam. Finally, the hosts share their perspective on why they believe coaching scams are so prevalent in North America today, and how we can all be more vigilant to avoid getting scammed in the future.

This episode of Fearless Beauties was produced by Quill. 

In this episode, Mary and Taylor tackle an important topic today: wellness. Wellness is something we all strive for, but unfortunately, more often than not, wellness comes with a price tag. During the episode, they ask the tough questions like, what can we do to create a more inclusive wellness space so that everyone has access to quality self-care? Mary and Taylor also discuss examples of who is creating an elitist wellness culture, and who is breaking boundaries in the space to create a more diverse and accepting landscape.

This episode of Fearless Beauties was produced by Quill. 

In this episode, Mary and Taylor discuss Fearless Beauties research on leadership roles currently held in the beauty industry. Together, they explore some of the top companies in beauty and discuss whether or not their leadership teams are truly inclusive. They also discuss how these companies have executed their promises to eliminate racial and gender bias within their workspace and products.This will be our last episode of 2021! We will be back in early 2022 with brand new episodes. Happy holidays!

This episode of Fearless Beauties was produced by Quill. 

 In this episode, Mary and Taylor discuss the traditional lens the beauty industry tends to take when selling their ads, an approach that glorifies white, thin, conventionally beautiful women. Using examples of ads from the past 20 years, the two discuss the progress the industry has made in the right direction, highlighting the improvements that will continue moving the needle in the future. They discuss potential solutions for creating a more inclusive beauty industry and expanding our definitions of beauty to include more diversity.

This episode of Fearless Beauties was produced by Quill. 

In this episode, Mary and Taylor are tackling a huge issue that isn’t often highlighted: ageism. They walk the audience through what ageism really is, what it looks like, and how often in today’s society, it’s shamelessly promoted. During the episode, Mary and Taylor also touch on their direct experiences with ageism while working in the beauty industry, and how we can broaden our society’s definitions of beauty to encompass all ages.

This episode of Fearless Beauties was produced by Quill.