S3 Ep. 08 Jen Atkin Teaches A Masterclass In Becoming a Beauty Icon
Jul 10, 2019
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Celebrity hairstylist and cool girl icon, Jen Atkin, and body-positive activist and model, Denise Bidot, discuss their journeys in the beauty industry, the importance of women supporting women, the impact of their work on younger generations, and their future aspirations.
The importance of being goal-oriented and financially savvy when building a brand in the beauty industry.
The progress and challenges in the fashion industry regarding inclusivity and representation, and the importance of dreaming bigger.
The significance of authenticity on social media, promoting real and transparent content that empowers and inspires.
Deep dives
Jen and Denise's Career Paths and Advice
Jen and Denise, two successful women in the beauty industry, share their individual career journeys and offer advice for younger self-care routines and building successful brands. Jen discusses her entrepreneurial spirit, starting in the hair industry, and her focus on being goal-oriented. Denise talks about her groundbreaking work for straight and plus-sized brands and her mission to redefine beauty through the No Wrong Way movement. Both emphasize the importance of kindness, trust, and authenticity in their work.
The Challenges of Starting and Scaling a Business
Jen opens up about the challenges she faced in the early stages of launching her brand, Way Haircare. She shares the difficulties of balancing her full-time job as a hairstylist with the demands of building her own business. She also reflects on the importance of being financially savvy and staying focused on long-term goals. Despite the successes, she acknowledges the need for work-life balance and the importance of self-care.
Representation and the Changing Fashion Industry
Denise discusses the progress and challenges in the fashion industry regarding inclusivity and representation. She highlights the significant changes that have occurred, showcasing the work of diverse models and the growing empowerment among young female models. She expresses her excitement for the future as she dreams bigger and envisions a world where everyone is represented, regardless of race, size, or gender.
Relaunching No Wrong Way
Denise reveals her plans for the relaunch of her lifestyle brand, No Wrong Way. She talks about the upcoming rebranding, the creation of a new website, and the importance of collaborating with her team. Despite the challenges of finding a cohesive vision, she is excited about the new direction and aims to provide content that empowers individuals in various aspects of life, including travel, fitness, and beauty.
Importance of Authenticity in Social Media
The podcast discusses the importance of authenticity on social media, especially for models. The speaker shares her experience of posting unretouched images and how it helped empower and inspire women. She emphasizes the need to combat societal standards and promote real and transparent content, even if it goes against industry expectations.
The Power of Sprinkling Joy
The speaker talks about her No Wrong Way movement and the impact she wants to make. She wants her legacy to be one of spreading joy and empowering others to be courageous. She believes in inspiring and making a difference, whether she is present or not, and hopes that people remember her as someone who cared deeply.
We were lucky enough to have not one but two influential women on this episode of Workparty. Jaclyn interviews cool girl icon and celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin along with body-positive activist and model Denise Bidot. Both women hold a strong digital media presence and have left their imprint on the beauty industry by way of their endeavors. Come along for this episode of Workparty and don’t forget to join the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com. Guest information: Jen Atkin @jenatkinhair Denise Bidot @denisebidot Produced by Dear Media.
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