Best Blanka Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 20. How Creators Can Build A Beauty Product Business (Without the Risk!) with Blanka CEO, Kaylee Lieffers 29:16

2h ago29:16

29:16

Ever dreamed of launching your own beauty product business? Make your dream a reality with Blanka. Launching a product based business in the beauty industry is full of risk: start up costs, development costs, order minimums —the list is endless. Blanka puts a stop to many of the issues surrounding this volatile industry and helps you reach your ent…

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The Realities of Naraigoto: Afterschool Activities in Japan with Jacqui Miyabayashi 1:12:28

4h ago1:12:28

1:12:28

Jayne chats with Jacqui Miyabayashi about the intensive nature of afterschool activities, or 'Naraigoto,' in Japan and how to be more successful as a foreign parent. Jacqui and Jayne share their experiences with their children's involvement in activities like swimming, baseball, volleyball and violin, discussing the challenges, costs, and the impor…

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Ep 19. The Key to Effective Negotiation & Communication with Rachel Anise (@beautyprofessor) 55:00

2d ago55:00

55:00

Sonia sits with Rachel Anise, a communications professor, published author, ex-model and long-time content creator. Rachel walks us through her unique journey with content creation starting with long-form blogging and evolving over 10+ years to today where she is on the verge of launching her own haircare brand. Rachel uses her professional backgro…

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Ep 18. Sonia’s 39th Birthday (a solo episode) 12:02

13d ago12:02

12:02

Join Sonia for a quick birthday episode. A few thoughts, a few tears and a whole lot of gratitude. — If you like the podcast, you'll love connecting with Sonia directly on social. Feel free to drop a comment or DM on: Instagram and TikTok Join lipservice world, the free community helping beauty creators connect and elevate. Ready to upgrade your pr…

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Ep 17. Showing Up As Your Authentic Self and Living Life Online with Krysten Wags (@krysten_wags) 52:55

21d ago52:55

52:55

Krysten Wags is a triple threat: Content Creator, Actor and Marketer. As a personality online she's your best friend and acts like it. Sonia interviews Krysten about her journey from Actor to Content Creator and how she ended up as the Associate Content Director at Laundry Service (an advertising agency). The episode touches on what happens from th…

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Ep 16. Five Questions with Kailey Waskall of @occupationbeauty & All About Spark Ads on the Creator Hotline 50:36

28d ago50:36

50:36

Sonia interviews Kailey Waskall, an Occupational Therapist and Accessibility Consultant who marrier her love for beauty and passion for accessibility in her online persona, @occupationbeauty. Kailey discusses what she has learned on her creator journey and the investments she has made along the way. She discusses the challenges and fears around sho…

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Ep 15. From Creator to CEO, How Susan Yara Sees the Influencer Marketing Industry 47:50

1M ago47:50

47:50

Long-time content creator and Naturium Founder, Susan Yara joins Sonia in the episode where they look at things from a creator and brand perspective. The duo discuss imposter syndrome, consistency, what it takes to create content for 10+ years and what Naturium looks for in a partnership. If you’ve ever watched Susan’s content and wondered “how doe…

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Ep 14. Five Questions with @ElenaDuqueBeauty and Lipservice Creator Hotline 38:07

1M ago38:07

38:07

Sonia chats with Elena Duque, an Esthetician & TV beauty expert as well as someone who has been on QVC, NBC and CBS. She took her experience in skincare and social media to TikTok during the pandemic then parlayed that into hosting and TV segments. Elena walks us through her journey on TikTok and what it takes to produce a TikTok segment. We discus…

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Ep 13. How To Roll With The Punches and Evolve As A Content Creator with Brand Marketing Specialist, Evelyn Brown 40:13

2M ago40:13

40:13

After getting her influencer marketing start at Ulta Beauty and launching the first Ulta Beauty Collective, Evelyn has gone on to do great things on the brand and creator side of the influencer marketing industry. Sonia interviews Evelyn about her experience and thoughts on what it takes to "make it" as a creator as well as some of the behind-the-s…

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Ep 12. Carving Out A Niche After 30 Years in Beauty With Leah Hundsness of Maxine’s Revenge 56:56

2M ago56:56

56:56

After working in the beauty industry for 30 years, Leah was ready to create something “for us, by us” and dove into formulating a concealer specifically for beauty-lovers 40+. Shortly after, Maxine’s Revenge was born (and named by her TikTok followers!) Leah embraced TikTok as a Founder, Creator & Sales person, selling out her stock (with help from…

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Reverse Engineering Your Child's Public Schooling in Japan with guest host Brittany Arthur! 1:04:06

2M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

In this enlightening episode of the Transformations with Jayne podcast, guest host Brittany Arthur takes the reins to delve into the complexities of navigating public education in Japan, particularly for foreign mothers. Jayne, usually the host, steps into the guest role to share her experience as a foreign mum guiding her children through the Japa…

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Ep 11. Behind the Curtain of Beauty Brand Marketing with Diane Saw 45:44

3M ago45:44

45:44

Sonia sits down with Diane Saw, the Global Director of Brand Marketing at Violette_FR. One of beauty industry’s fastest growing brands and a brand name on countless beauty creator wish lists right now. Diane walks us through her experience in advertising and marketing and how she landed this dream role as well as some of the details behind creator …

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Ep 10. The Year Of ‘Yes’ With Over 50 Beauty Creator Cherie @seaswan6 39:22

3M ago39:22

39:22

The creator journey can start anywhere at any age. For our guest this week, the journey started in her 50’s with a push from her teenage daughters. Sonia interviews Cherie Seaswan, a later in life creator who is bringing a bit of spice to the makeup over 50 content conversation. Cherie shares how she stumbled into content creation and her current m…

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Ep 9. Identifying Self-Sabotage & Accepting Opportunities That Feel Out Of Reach with Ehlie Luna 44:29

3M ago44:29

44:29

Meet Ehlie Luna, a professional makeup artist, singer and creator who has gone from playing with her Mother's makeup to becoming the face of Milk makeup's new Jelly Tint. Learn more about her journey as a creative, what her initial reaction was to the invite from Milk and how she thinks about creativity and content creation in a unique and beautifu…

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Ep 8. Lipservice Creator Hotline and 5 Questions with Amanda Suarse 25:13

3M ago25:13

25:13

Join Sonia for a new series where she answers community questions in her "Lipservice Creator Hotline" segment. In this episode she answers questions from @dermagals and @itsamandasuarse regarding media kits and finding inspiration to post. Submitting questions is a special perk for the lipservice world community on Geneva and the Broadcast Channel,…

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Ep 7. How Showing Up on Twitter and Being Authentic Got Karol Rodriguez A Start With Maybelline 56:25

3M ago56:25

56:25

Sonia and Karol sit down for a chat about how Karol Rodriguez became @karolskorner. What the organic journey from College kid to Professional MUA has looked like for Karol and what it's like to get personal, carve out boundaries, connect with brands and create deep connections online. Karol is a professional makeup artist and creator in NYC navigat…

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Ep 6. "Your Why, Has to Be Bigger Than You" How Michelle Spieler Keeps Showing Up Despite Dwindling Deals For Mature Beauty Creators 42:04

4M ago42:04

42:04

We're back with another episode featuring Michelle Spieler, a mature beauty creator who just launched a product collab with MOB beauty. As a follow up to our first episode together (listen here to catch up), Sonia dives in deeper on Michelle's weekly posting schedule, which platform she is finding significant growth on, the "state of the union" for…

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Ep 5. A Decade Of Influencer Marketing With Beauty Executive, Eileen Dautruche 42:59

4M ago42:59

42:59

Join Sonia in interviewing Eileen Dautruche, a Beauty Executive, Digital Marketing Expert and early (2008) Blogger/Influencer. Eileen started her career as a 19 year old blogger and now she works at one of the most sought-after beauty brands in the world (Bobbi Brown!). Sonia asks Eileen about her career journey and the evolution of the beauty infl…

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Ep 4. How To Invest In Yourself and Never Cold Pitch Again With @KBousq 44:02

4M ago44:02

44:02

In this juicy episode, Sonia interviews Kristen Bousque, a creator coach and anti-pitch champion, the founder of Soulcial Suite and someone who has worked in the creator economy for years. Curious about what to charge? How to connect with brands? What you should invest in your journey? This episode is for you! Stick around for the entire episode be…

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Ep 3. Applying to the Ulta Beauty Collective? Kevin Lee Tells Us What Really Happens as Part of the UB Collective 50:44

4M ago50:44

50:44

Join Sonia while she chats with recent Ulta Beauty Collective member Kevin Lee. We talk about what the experience has done for him as a Creator personally and professionally as well as his number 1 takeaway after a year of mentorship with one of the beauty industry's biggest retailers. Kevin has one of the smallest follower counts of the current cr…

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Ep 2. Predicting Beauty Industry Trends with Addison Cain of SPATE NYC 40:09

5M ago40:09

40:09

If you’re curious about how trends grow and evolve in the beauty industry, this episode is for you. Join Sonia as she interviews Addison Cain, a trend forecaster for SPATE NYC. In this episode, we talk about how TikTok impacts the trend lifecycle, 2024 predictions for the beauty industry, and some of our favorite trend observations in the right now…

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Ep 1. How To Get On the PR List (And Stay There) with Tyler Williams, Founder of Nouveau Communications 41:12

5M ago41:12

41:12

Curious how to get on the PR list of one of New York’s fastest growing beauty communications agencies!? You’re going to need to listen to this episode. Sonia interviews Tyler Williams, the Founder of Nouveau Communications, a boutique beauty communications firm representing some of social media’s favorite brands including Salwa Petersen, Andrew Fit…

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Refresh Episode: Becoming A Creator After 40 With Michelle Spieler & Tips For Creators At Any Age 35:53

5M ago35:53

35:53

Let's revisit one of Sonia's favorite interviews with a popular beauty creator. Take out your pen and paper because this one is full of hot tips and mindset gut checks. Gen X is one of the most quickly growing generations in the Creator Economy with a complex relationship with social media and showing up authentically. Join Sonia as she interviews …

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Refresh Episode: How to Avoid Reshoots and Achieve Recurring Partnerships 32:24

5M ago32:24

32:24

Countdown to the official launch of lipservice the podcast is on! We revisit one of Sonia's favorite episodes from Brand Meet Creator to get you excited for what's to come! In this episode, Sonia uses her decade worth of experience in influencer marketing to navigate you through avoiding the pitfalls of having to reshoot and drops tons of gems on w…

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Welcome to lipservice 5:41

5M ago5:41

5:41

Welcome to lipservice, the podcast that unveils the secrets to success for beauty brands and content creators alike. Join beauty industry specialist and influencer marketing veteran, Sonia Elyss as she tells the authentic and thoughtful stories at the intersection of the beauty industry and creator economy. In each episode, we bring you interviews …

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Afrodite 008 (Afro House/Afro Tech) [Mixed by Andrew Murray] 1:00:28

6M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Episode 8 features tracks from Celso Fabbri, Skelm, Kellerkind, and many more. Dive into a world of stunning Afro House and cutting-edge Afro Tech tunes. Every month, Afrodite brings you the freshest sounds to ignite your soul and move your body! Afrodite is mixed by Andrew Murray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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TWJ 2023 Wrap-Up: Unpacking a Year of Transformation with Jo and Jayne 43:47

7M ago43:47

43:47

In our latest episode, Jo and Jayne provide an end-of-year check-in for 2023. They discuss their personal transformations, from Jayne's newfound love for baseball and her refreshing "inner old lady" approach to life, to Jo's pursuit of her artistic passions and the importance of balancing work and leisure. We talk about: The health challenges that …

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Afrodite 007 (Celso Fabbri/Augusto Yepes/Blanka Mazimela) [Afro House/Afro Tech] 55:44

7M ago55:44

55:44

Episode 7 features tracks from Celso Fabbri, Augusto Yepes, Blanka Mazimela, and many more. Dive into a world of stunning Afro House and cutting-edge Afro Tech tunes. Every month, Afrodite brings you the freshest sounds to ignite your soul and move your body! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Afrodite 006 (John Lyra/Ryan Murgatroyd/Vasilis) [Afro House/Afro Tech] 1:04:30

8M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Episode 6 features tracks from John Lyra, Ryan Murgatroyd, Vasilis, and many more. Afrodite, your ultimate Afro House and Afro Tech podcast, delivering fresh sounds from Africa once a month. Afrodite is hosted by Shawn-Douglas Delport, also known as MVRIK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Afrodite 005 (Sacred Sound/Son of Dennis/FNX Omar) [Afro House/Afro Tech] 1:03:25

9M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Episode 5 features tracks from Sacred Sound, Son of Dennis, FNX Omar, and many more. Afrodite, your ultimate Afro House and Afro Tech podcast, delivering fresh sounds from Africa once a month. Afrodite is hosted by Shawn-Douglas Delport, also known as MVRIK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Afrodite 004 (Naak/Antdot/Paso Doble) [Afro House/Afro Tech] 1:00:11

10M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

Episode 4 features tracks from Naak, Antdot, Paso Doble, and many more. Afrodite, your ultimate Afro House and Afro Tech podcast, delivering fresh sounds from Africa every three weeks. Hosted by MVRIK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Summer homework and bringing the best of both worlds to Japan from Sweden with Kumiko Ekstedt 1:05:02

10M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Kumiko Nakajima Ekstedt and I are discussing the differences between life in Japan and Sweden where Kumiko has lived for more than 14 years. I am interested to learn more about where in the world women have the best life and are able to live the life they want, be a mother if they want, have a career if they want. Full disclosure, I was having a ve…

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Afrodite 003 (Nico de Andrea/Bun Xapa/Moska) [Afro House/Afro Tech] 59:21

11M ago59:21

59:21

Episode 3 features tracks from Nico de Andrea, Bun Xapa, Moska, and many more. Afrodite, your ultimate Afro House and Afro Tech podcast, delivering fresh sounds from Africa every three weeks. Hosted by MVRIK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Afrodite 002 (Reuxen/Nitefreak/Francis Mercier) [Afro House/Afro Tech] 1:15:00

12M ago1:15:00

1:15:00

Episode 2 features tracks from Reuxen, Nitefreak, Francis Mercier, and many more. Afrodite, your ultimate Afro House and Afro Tech podcast, delivering fresh sounds from Africa every three weeks. Hosted by MVRIK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Less Effort for More Impact with Women’s Success Coach, Helen Iwata 57:31

1y ago57:31

57:31

Helen Iwata, the Less Effort More Impact Coach, is back on the show after five years! Helen has done quite a few transformations herself since 2018, and I can’t wait for you to hear how she is helping international and Japanese women in Japan to have more ease and joy in their lives. Now that is something we all want!! In this episode you’ll hear: …

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Afrodite 001 (Lemon & Herb/Themba/Ahoona) [Afro House/Afro Tech] 1:09:34

1y ago1:09:34

1:09:34

Episode 1 features tracks from Lemon & Herb, Themba, Ahoona and many more. Afrodite, your ultimate Afro House and Afro Tech podcast, delivering fresh sounds from Africa every three weeks. Hosted by MVRIK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Give me back my energy! Jayne speaks with Menopause Energy Expert Miyako Hazama 1:19:17

1y ago1:19:17

1:19:17

We are talking about all things peri-menopause and menopause in this episode with Menopause Energy Expert, Miyako Hazama. It’s a topic of discussion almost everywhere I go these days, even Oprah is talking about it! I really want more women to be aware of things they may be putting up with, not realising that it is something that we can get help fo…

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We played OVER 100 HOURS of Street Fighter 6 - TAKEAWAYS 51:18

1y ago51:18

51:18

By Jon Grey, John Guerrero

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Checking in with Violet Pacileo, Otoyo Strength CrossFit 46:47

1y ago46:47

46:47

We last spoke to Violet in May 2021 as she was about to embark on a project to build an amazing CrossFit facility in the mountain town of Otoyo in Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku Japan. Two years later we check in to see how it went and what challenges Violet now faces with running a business day to day as well as being a mother of three and a consultant…

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How to pick the right controls for you in Street Fighter 6 8:48

1y ago8:48

8:48

By Jon Grey, John Guerrero

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SWEDEN : LOREEN WITH DAFNI KARAVOKIRI (EN) 16:39

1y ago16:39

16:39

In this episode of the Pride podcast "Pride For Eurovision" Dafni Karavokiri talks with Loreen, Sweden's representative with her song "Tattoo". Loreen talks about what drove her into contesting again 11 years after wining the contest but also all the details about her participation in Liverpool's Eurovision Song Contest 2023.…

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FINLAND : KÄÄRIJÄ WITH DAFNI KARAVOKIRI (EN) 19:00

1y ago19:00

19:00

In this episode of the Pride podcast "Pride For Eurovision" Dafni Karavokiri talks with Käärijä, Finland's representative with his song "Cha Cha Cha". Käärijä introduces himself, his opinion about the Ukraine war, why he chose the nickname Käärijä, the history of the song and how he tried making something crazy but also all the details about his pa…

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POLAND : BLANKA WITH DAFNI KARAVOKIRI (EN) 22:18

1y ago22:18

22:18

In this episode of the Pride podcast "Pride For Eurovision" Dafni Karavokiri talks with Blanka, Poland's representative with her song "Solo". Blanka introduces herself, what music means to her but also all the details about her participation in Liverpool's Eurovision Song Contest 2023.By Streamee

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GREECE : VICTOR VERNIKOS ΜΕ ΤΟΝ ΤΑΣΟ ΜΠΙΜΠΙΣΙΔΗ 23:13

1y ago23:13

23:13

Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο του Pride Podcast «Pride For Eurovision» ο Τάσος Μπιμπισίδης συναντάει τον Victor Vernicos λίγες μόλις ώρες πριν ανέβει στην σκηνή της Eurovision εκπροσωπώντας την Ελλάδα. Τι να περιμένει κανείς από έναν καλλιτέχνη μόλις 16 ετών και πώς βλέπει τη ζωή και την κοινωνία η Generation Z; Ο Victor έχει μια απάντηση για όλα.…

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5 Reasons we’re extra excited for Street Fighter 6 8:31

1y ago8:31

8:31

By Jon Grey, John Guerrero

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Street Fighter 6 Mysteries - 4 Big Questions that Need Answers! 8:54

1y ago8:54

8:54

By Jon Grey, John Guerrero

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Final Tier List for Street Fighter 5 1:48:55

1+ y ago1:48:55

1:48:55

By Jon Grey, John Guerrero

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Renovating? Buying Property in Japan? Blanka Kobayashi tells us about her way to live a life 40:48

1+ y ago40:48

40:48

I love meeting international women in Japan who are finding their way and creating things whether it is a new podcast or a bricks and mortar business like Blanka’s which actually does deal with things like bricks! Blanka shares how she came to be really enjoying running her family’s renovation company that helps foreigners get the services they nee…