EP93: In this episode of Boujee Best Friend, we're thrilled to welcome Christina Zilber, the founder of Jouer Cosmetics. Christina shares her inspiring journey of building a beauty brand from the ground up, offering a rare glimpse into the realities of the beauty industry. From the challenges of finding a unique brand name to the pivotal moments that shaped Jouer, Christina's transparency is both refreshing and insightful. We'll explore the DNA of Jouer, influenced by Christina's love for French aesthetics and LA's laid-back lifestyle. She candidly discusses building strong relationships, maintaining cordial ties post-divorce, and the invaluable advice she received along the way. Additionally, Christina shares practical tips for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs, from navigating retail challenges to strategic hiring decisions. Her advice on balancing work and personal life, and her mantra of "stress less and go easy on yourself," provide a holistic approach to achieving success and happiness. Tune in to gain valuable insights from Christina Zilber, learn about the essence of Jouer Cosmetics, and discover how to navigate the beauty industry with confidence and authenticity. XOXO, Koko CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA https://www.instagram.com/czjouer https://www.instagram.com/jouercosmetics https://www.tiktok.com/@czjouer?lang=en https://www.tiktok.com/@jouercosmetics?lang=en https://www.jouercosmetics.com CONNECT WITH KOKO ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boujeebestie.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute

EP92: In this episode of Boujee Best Friend, we're diving into building confidence and self-love. I’ll share a summer update, including my egg freezing journey and more details from the launch of my jewelry line with Wove. We’ll discuss confidence killers like too much screen time, toxic workplaces, and unhealthy relationships, along with how cancel culture and breaking promises to yourself can hurt your self-esteem. We'll cover practical steps to boost your confidence, starting with seeing confidence as a choice and being true to yourself, even if it means letting people down sometimes. Learn to stand up for yourself, embrace growth, and cut out toxic relationships. I’ll guide you through the confidence cycle: pick something you love, dive into it, be your genuine self, and feel the confidence boost. Tune in to discover how to transform your confidence, embrace authenticity, and start living the life you deserve on this episode of Boujee Best Friend! XOXO Happy V: Doctor Formulated Vaginal Probiotics for Women Koko x Wove Jewelry Collection CONNECT WITH KOKO ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boujeebestie.com⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute⁠

EP91: In this episode of Boujee Best Friend, we explore how your daily habits might be preventing you from living your dream life. I share my life hacks and routines that help me stay productive and focused. You'll get a life update, including highlights from my Boujee Bestrip, collaboration with Wove Made and an update on my new supplement business (keep it to yourself please, only my podcast crew knows). We'll discuss the importance of establishing a solid morning and evening routine to set the tone for your day and how to get rid of decision fatigue. I'll talk about my own routines and you’ll learn how habit stacking can make your routines more effective. The episode emphasizes the value of cutting down on things that don't serve you, like time wasters, and removing toxic people from your life who hinder your growth. I'll share tips on how to stay organized, be extremely productive with your time, and the importance of discipline in sticking to routines. We also explore the power of visualizing your ideal life and aligning your internal self-image with your future self, helping you naturally adopt the habits and behaviors of the person you aspire to be, and eliminate unproductive habits. Tune in to discover how to transform your daily habits and start living your dream life!  Book: Atomic Habits ⁠Alo Moves - Wellness On Demand ⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH KOKO ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boujeebestie.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute

E90: In this episode, we're diving deep into the intricate world of social media with the brilliant Julia Broome. As a social media professional, Julia has transformed how many approach content creation, including myself. From understanding the immense work that goes into successful social media management to tackling hate comments and fostering a loyal community, Julia shares invaluable insights. Social media is a full-time job requiring incredible organization, brain power, and authenticity to thrive. Many people underestimate the work involved, but this episode sheds light on the reality of the industry. Julia's journey began when she reached out to a wellness influencer and secured a life-changing internship. Since then, she has managed A-list celebrities, influencers, and brands, helping them build and maintain a strong social media presence. If you're serious about elevating your social media game, this conversation is a must-listen. Julia's tangible tips and strategies will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to take your online presence to the next level. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS - The Work Behind Social Media - The Importance of Authenticity - Building a Multi-Platform Presence - Creating Effective Content - Signature Series for Engagement - Handling Hate Comments - The Role of a Social Media Manager - The Cold Creator Concept - Staying Organized - Adding Value to Your Audience CONNECT WITH JULIA https://www.instagram.com/juliabroome/ https://www.tiktok.com/@juliabroome https://www.soshschool.com/ https://shopsosh.com/ CONNECT WITH KOKO ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boujeebestie.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute

EP98: In today's episode, we’re diving into the often awkward topic of money, especially when moving in with your partner. Why is it so hard to talk about finances? Many of us weren't taught about money, and there's often a lot of shame or embarrassment tied to it. I’m not a financial professional whatsoever, but for some reason I get a lot of finance questions from my audience so decided to dive into it. We'll discuss key conversations you need to have: how much you each make, your credit scores, budgeting, and how to split expenses. Whether you’re a 50:50 kinda person (you know my stance on that), one person covering everything, or a percentage-based approach, we’ll explore what might work best for you. We’ll also cover the pros and cons of joint accounts, and avoiding feeling financially taken advantage of. Plus, we'll share tips on understanding each other’s spending habits and ensuring both partners feel secure. ⁠Alo Moves - Wellness On Demand ⁠ CONNECT WITH KOKO ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boujeebestie.com⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute

EP88: I'm all about beauty treatments and love trying new ones! Over the years, I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the (quite literally) ugly. Some treatments are must-haves, while others are a hard pass. In this episode, I'm sharing my top beauty insights, must-do treatments, and must-buy products. We dive into laser hair removal, lymphatic drainage, deep tissue massage, Emsculpt, Endosphères Therapy, dry brushing, and light therapy. For your face, we cover hydrafacials, Botox, fillers, threads, lasers, vampire facials, VIPeels, extractions, dermaplaning, teeth cleaning, and microneedling. Plus, we talk about hair glosses, toners, masks, lash lifts, extensions, and brow lamination. Discover our favorite daily routines like dry brushing, exfoliating, body oil, oral care, lip scrubs, at-home dermaplaning, facemasks, and weekly gel manicures. Tune in to find out which treatments are truly worth it! Highlights… Hyrofacials & other facial musts  Botox and neurotoxin crash course  Freezing your wrinkles  Filler, lasers, and threading  Body treatments  Maintaining good hair  Why you don’t want to get lash extensions  Leveling up your beauty products Beauty routines  Timestamps: 0:00- 2:00 | Intro 2:00- 7:45 | Facials, lasers, and threads 7:45- 16:20 | Freezing your wrinkles and educating you on “Botox” and fillers  16:20- 21:50 | Body treatments dos and don’ts  21:50- 25:10 | The secret to haircare  25:10- 29:10 | What to do (and not do) with your lashes, eyebrows, and nails 29:10- 34:50 | Investing in products to level up your hotness  PRODUCTS: Lash Spell Eyelash Serum: https://lashspell.com/products/lash-serum  ​​Foreo Microcurrent device: https://www.foreo.com/bear-collection  Daxxify: https://www.daxxify.com/  Happy V: https://happyv.com/  EPISODES/ EXPERTS: Episode 80: Become the Hottest You’ve Ever Been: Glow-Up Tips That Actually Work   Episode 71: Prejuvination, Skin Care Myths, and Must-Try Treatments for The Best Skin of Your Life ft. Amy Peterson Episode 18: Feeling Beautiful is Your Birth Right- On Overcoming Insecurities & Believing In Yourself with Patricia Sanpedro ⁠Happy V: Doctor Formulated Vaginal Probiotics for Women CONNECT WITH KOKO https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://boujeebestie.com⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute

EP87: Kim Van Haaster is a beauty entrepreneur, mom, Founder and CEO of Bloomeffects. Kim had always dreamt of creating her own skincare line. Despite her years of experience in the New York beauty industry, she never discovered a truly unique, pure, and natural ingredient that delivered effective results—until she moved to the Netherlands for love! Can you guess what the magic ingredient is? TULIPS! Kim combined the magical compounds from a tulip and her love for beauty into a bottle. And sold it all over the world. Tune in to hear all about the beginnings of Kim’s career and advice for how she climbed to the top. You, too, can have it all… and with Kim’s advice, this episode will get you one step closer.  Episode Highlights Kim’s early years and successful career  Tips from Kim on climbing the corporate ladder  How Kim met her Tulip farming husband on a dance floor in Ibiza  The incredible story behind Bloomeffects  Beauty product ingredients and coming up with the products  Advice on how to start a brand  Making mistakes in the early years of your brand  Recruiting a strong team  Where to find Bloomeffects  Shhhh… we may be having a giveaway  Timestamps  0:00- 1:45 | Intro  1:45- 5:40 | Kim’s early career journey  5:40- 8:25 | Advice for climbing the ladder in corporate beauty  8:25-13:30 | Meeting the love of your life on the dance floor  13:30- 20:20 | The story behind Bloomeffects and how it became the popular brand it is today  20:20- 32:44 | How Kim has been expanding her business  32:44- 47:05 | Making mistakes and advice on starting a brand today CONNECT WITH KOKO https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://boujeebestie.com⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute CONNECT WITH KIM https://www.instagram.com/kimmivanhaaster/  https://www.instagram.com/bloomeffects/ https://bloomeffects.com/ 

EP86: Let’s be real—your twenties are often hyped up as the best years of your life, but they can also be some of the most challenging. In today's episode, I'm going to open up and share a mix of experiences, from the wildest birthday parties to those moments of reflection where I wonder, “What was I thinking?” Your twenties are meant to be a struggle. We have all been there. Dating mistakes, money problems, major hangxiety, outgrowing friendships, and feeling like we don’t fit in.  We've all had our fair share of dating mistakes, financial struggles, and times when we’ve felt like we just didn’t fit in. I'll delve into my own journey, discussing moments of confusion, the pressure to please others, and why embracing your true self is so important. If you are feeling lost, you are not alone. It is a decade full of uncertainty. So grab your headphones, and let’s get into it. Episode highlights My parents came to town  My teenage years Letting old relationships go  People-pleasing in your twenties  Feeling like I did not belong No one thinks about you as much as you think they do  Trying to do good things in my life that help other people  Having kids and your biological clock  Boujee Bestie Trip Invisalign Timestamps: 0:00- 0:30 | Intro 0:30- 5:00 | My parents came to town 5:00- 8:15 | My teenage years 8:15- 10:30 | Your twenties are your people-pleasing years 10:30- 14:45 | Feeling like I did not belong 14:45- 17:20 | Do NOT change yourself for other people   17:20- 19:00 | Your twenties are not all that  19:00- 20:30 | Having kids and biological clocks  20:30- 26:00 | Current updates: Boujee Besties Trip, Invisalign, and keeping standards high Happy V: Digestive Enzymes Tales: Story Interview Kit CONNECT WITH KOKO ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://boujeebestie.com⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute

EP85: On this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the fabulous Allison McNamara, the mastermind behind Mara Beauty. Picture this: award-winning skincare and wellness products infused with algae, sourced straight from the coasts of France and Ireland. Mara Beauty takes skincare to the next level. Throughout the interview, Allison gives advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the significance of passion and perseverance. She discusses the challenges she faces in building her brand and how she overcame them. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in skincare, entrepreneurship, or seeking inspiration from a successful business founder. Join us as we dive into the world of beauty with Allison McNamara and uncover the secrets behind Mara Beauty's success! Episode highlights… About Allison McNamara and Mara Beauty Starting a brand or business Staying organized Advice for success Pitching your brand for breakthrough moments How to spend your free time as an entrepreneur  Hustle culture Mara Beauty products   The role of social media in business  The future of Mara Beauty  Advice from Allison McNamara Timestamps 0:00- 2:00 | Intro  2:00- 5:00 | About Mara 5:00- 20:00 | Mara Beauty and success in business  20:00- 27:30 | Pitching your brand for success  27:30- 32:30 | Spending time off the clock  32:30- 40:00 | The future of Mara Beauty and business advice  40:00- 40:50 | Outro  CONNECT WITH KOKO ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://boujeebestie.com⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute CONNECT WITH ALLISON www.instagram.com/themarabeauty/ www.instagram.com/allisonmcnamara/

Join two friends as they hilariously dissect the latest season of a reality TV show, sharing unfiltered opinions on contestants seeking fame, lack of contraceptive knowledge, problematic behavior, and more. They question if love is really blind, exploring physical attraction, personality dynamics, and analyzing relationships post-pods. The hosts provide deep insights on self-worth, urging not to settle for second best, and reflecting on the impact of insecurities on relationships in a light-hearted and entertaining manner.