Swatch of Horrors
Not just another beauty podcast...Swatch of Horrors is where you’ll hear beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals. You’ll hear Meemz, a former makeup artist, and her guests call out beauty industry issues, and bad client behavior. Learn what it’s like to be on the other side of the chair. Behind all that glam, beauty professionals are humans too. Learn tips that help beauty professionals with their client interactions so that they can avoid some of these beauty horror stories. These horrors also extend beyond the client interaction such as the beauty professional’s personal struggles, lack of diversity in the industry, and much more. If you work in the industry and have a beauty horror story to tell, send them to @swatchofhorrors IG or Twitter or swatch of horrors @ gmail . com #SwatchofHorrors
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Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Welcome to Swatch of Horrors where we talk beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals. Happy belated Valentine's Day! Meemz discusses practical gift giving for Valentine's Day.
Have you ever stumbled over your words when a customer asked you a question about a product?
Meemz tells a beauty horror story about a time where her and her co-worker tricked a mean customer. Oh the joys of working retail!
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Swatch of Horrors is a podcast about beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals.
This episode is all about catty co-workers in the beauty industry.
If you work in the beauty industry and have a horror story to tell about co workers being catty, DM them to Meemz @Swatchofhorrors on instagram!
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Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Happy Lunar New Year! Did you know, Vietnamese celebrate the year of the Cat instead of Rabbit?
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Learn how not to get fired from what you post on social media. Remember, you don't have to share everything about your life online.
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
2023 is off to an interesting start in the beauty industry. This episode, Meemz talks about some "beauty horror stories" from two major beauty brands. You'll want to hear this episode if you use Morphe or MAC Cosmetics.
If you are a former Morphe employee, please comment on Swatchofhorrors instagram to network with others. If you know of any job openings for former Morphe employees, please comment on instagram to let others know.
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Swatch of Horrors is a podcast about beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals. Join the conversation and submit your beauty horror stories from work via DM on instagram @SwatchofHorrors.
This episode is part 2 and is all about the worst thing a client has ever done to you. Meemz reads submissions from listeners.
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Sunday Dec 04, 2022
Sunday Dec 04, 2022
Swatch of Horrors is a podcast about beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals. Join the conversation and submit your beauty horror stories from work via DM on instagram @SwatchofHorrors.
Is the podcast back?
Meemz has some major life updates and fills you in on what the hiatus was all about.
This episode is all about the worst thing a client has ever done to you. Meemz reads submissions from listeners.
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Sunday May 30, 2021
Sunday May 30, 2021
Another episode about beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals. Meemz recalls a horror story where she was sent on a makeup business trip and got paired up with an awful hotel roommate and total stranger. Listen to Meemz and returning guest, Austin Mark, go off on quite a few tangents regarding police interactions, best songs to cry to, and Meghan McCain's hairstylist. Austin shares his horror story working as a makeup artist for a runway show in LA. Austin was a guest on episode 9 of Swatch of Horrors.
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Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
This week is all about the horrors of getting passed up for opportunities in your makeup career. Learn about the red flags that you need to look out for, and learn when it's time to leave your job, brand, or store. Didn't get the job? Learn what you can do to better your chances for the next interview. Follow for more beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals. Leave a review and a 5-star rating!
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Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
A beauty horror story about being misdiagnosed with a contagious skin condition. Learn tips on how to advocate for yourself when seeking medical treatment. Hear all the red flags about the offending doctor in this beauty horror story.
This is not intended for medical treatment or diagnoses. See your medical professional for help and advice regarding your health.
Learn about:Molluscum contagiosum
Seborrheic dermatitis
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals
Meemz talks with the hosts from @HomoInTraining podcast! These two unapologetically queer Latinx podcasters share a beauty horror story that involves bleach, 40 volume, and something you use in your house during winter time. Listen to find out more!
We touch on the Asian hate crimes that have been in the media lately and discuss performative activism. Meemz shares a story about Asian-American shame and being bullied. We touch on how anglicizing your name can be harmful but also it can change how people treat you at times.