Swatch of Horrors

Ep 21: Prevent Trial Horrors

This week's episode is all about how freelance makeup artists can prevent beauty horrors during makeup trials. Freelance makeup artists, this one is for you.
Want to know how to conduct successful makeup trials? For makeup artists, makeup trials are a way to secure your makeup booking.
Kathy Huynh Cabico is a bridal beauty coach for makeup artists and she is a pro at helping freelance makeup artists become confident bridal beauty business owners.
Not only is Kathy a bridal beauty coach, she also has a bridal hair and makeup team based in Orange County, Ca @Kathyhunhartistry
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Ep 20: Update

Meemz gives an update about the Swatch of Horrors hiatus. 
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Ep 19: "It can't be fixed"

Beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals - a bi-weekly podcast.
This week's Swatch of Horrors guest, Akua Robinson, is professional freelance makeup artist from Washington D.C. She is also a beauty educator and a fellow podcaster. Check out her podcast, Friends in Beauty.
Akua tells us about a time where a high-profile freelance event took an unexpected turn. She tells us what she learned from that situation and graces the podcast with her positive vibes and mindset.
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Ep 18: Horrors Through the Phone

Interview with Ida was recorded in November 2020.
Are you ok? 2021 has already been a lot to deal with for us in the US. How bout those whack0s trying to d3str0y our d3m0cracy? (I'm trying to distort the key words so that this episode doesn't show up in the search results relating to that topic. See what I did there?)
This week's guest, Ida, gives us 2 beauty horror stories that happened during her time as a retail makeup artist. One was a fright she received through the phone, and the 2nd story involves a client who was fresh out of a gym session.
We talk about how fake news, pesky wedding vendors, and COVID cure-all scams. We're lookin at you, essential oils! Rate, review, and subscribe. Follow @swatchofhorrors everywhere. DM the podcast! 
 

Ep 17: Clips from 2020 (bonus episode)

A podcast about beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals. Meemz recaps key interviews from 2020.
If this is your first time listening, this may be a great place to start to get a swatch of the podcast.
 
Thank you all for supporting this project that was born out of quarantine this year. Rate, review, subscribe, and DM or email the show @swatchofhorrors or Swatchofhorrors@gmail.com

Ep 16: Surviving the Holidays

DISCLAIMER:Contents in this episode are not intended to treat, cure, or diagnose any medical or mental conditions. Always consult with your health care provider or medical professional for medical advice.
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Trigger warning: We will be talking about feelings and mental health in this episode.
The holidays can be hard for a lot of people. Meemz shares past stories about anxiety and how historically the holidays can be tough for her. She shares tips on how to cope with winter blues. Learn about how to establish healthy boundaries with your Vietnamese family (this applies to all families not just Viet fams!). 2020 is almost done and we can only hope it ends like a La Rosa de Guadalupe episode. Virgencita, send haaalp. No beauty horrors in this episode, but anxiety and depression are horrors and they can interfere with your beauty so here we go!
If you need help, here are some free mental health resources:
US - CDC - People seeking treatment 
Canada - Mental health support: Get Help
Check with your employer to see if you have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Most places have this and they provide a few free counseling sessions.
If you have health insurance, log into your insurance portal and see if you can schedule a telehealth appointment. It is usually inexpensive compared to an office visit and you can see a doctor, or mental health professional via phone or video.
HiT Podcast - Boundaries and Communication. Why are they so hard?!

Ep 15: Youtuber Bashes Makeup Artist for Content

Shoutout to Latinos Who Lunch podcast for shouting out Swatch of Horrors on their episode 180! Check them out!
Also, for more BIPOC podcasts, check out the #podsincolor hashtag on social media.
Meemz reads a listener-submitted beauty horror story. This week's beauty horror story is about a Youtuber who seeks out the worst-reviewed makeup artist and then bashes her makeup artistry for her vlog. Ew. Listen to beauty horror stories told by beauty professionals.
The Covid Catch-up segment offers tips on how to cope with the pandemic.
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Ep 14: Got My Start at a Strip Club

Announcement: This podcast will now be bi-weekly starting this week. No episode next week. 
This week's guest, Alexa (@i.amalexaa), shares how she got her start as a makeup artist at a strip club in Las Vegas. This raw interview touches on exposure to substance abuse within the strip club scene, struggles with mental health from a makeup artist's perspective, and how to talk to your daughter about beauty as Alexa is also a mother.
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Ep 13: Reading Your Horrors

Hi! Meemz reads a submitted horror story. The election results are in! Whew....I'm exhausted.
A lot has been going on but I'm here with another episode!
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