Ninety seconds.

That's roughly how long it can take a hiring manager to begin forming an impression of you.

And yet, I see candidates spend hours preparing their resume, researching the company, and perfecting their portfolio - only to struggle when the interview starts with one simple question:

"Tell me about yourself."

So for our next episode of Beauty Talent Talk, we're doing something a little different. 🎙️

I'm joined by Angela Bennett, Executive Career Coach, and rather than simply talking about interview strategy, we're going to show you what it looks like in real time.

I'll step into the role of hiring manager, Angela will be the candidate, and we'll role-play two very different approaches to answering "Tell me about yourself" - breaking down what works, what doesn't, and why.

From there, we're pulling back the curtain on what really happens in the interview process:

✨ How candidates can lose the room in the first 90 seconds
✨ Where being prepared starts to sound overly rehearsed
✨ The difference between confidence and overconfidence
✨ How to navigate imposter syndrome throughout your career (maybe change this to "during an interview or career conversations")
✨ What separates the candidates getting hired in today's competitive market
✨ What really happens when a panel evaluates a candidate
✨ What makes interviewers excited about someone after they leave the room - and what can be an instant no
✨ How to rebuild confidence during a challenging job search

There's a big difference between knowing how you should interview and actually being able to show up confidently in the moment.

That's exactly what we're getting into.

Ten years ago, Amazon was just another retail channel.

Today, it's reshaping the beauty industry - and redefining what it takes to build a successful career within it.

I'm excited to welcome Brittany Meeks, Vice President of Global Amazon & Pure Play at Olaplex, for a conversation about how Amazon has evolved into one of the most influential forces in beauty, and what that means for professionals looking to stay ahead.

Together we'll explore:
✨ How Amazon evolved from marketplace to market force - and what's next
✨ The skills helping beauty professionals accelerate their careers in today's omnichannel landscape
✨ Why Brand, Trade, eCommerce, and Retail teams often struggle to align - and how the strongest partnerships succeed
✨ Why channel harmony has become one of the most valuable competitive advantages for beauty brands
✨ The strategy ownership gap nobody talks about - and how to earn a seat at the table
✨ How AI is already transforming the future of beauty commerce

Whether you're leading an Amazon business, supporting it cross-functionally, or simply looking to better understand one of the fastest-growing channels in beauty, this conversation is filled with practical insights you won't want to miss.

The beauty industry has always rewarded expertise. But what happens when the skills that got you here aren't enough to take you where you want to go? 🌟

I'm excited to host the next Beauty Talent Talk and sit down with Michelle Ryan — seasoned marketer and professor at SCAD

Reimagining and Pivoting Beauty Careers: How SCAD's Specialized Programs Are Empowering Industry Professionals to Elevate Their Expertise.

Whether you've been in beauty for 5 years or 25, there's a moment many professionals reach where ambition outpaces opportunity.

SCAD is meeting that moment head-on with programs built specifically for the beauty industry — from luxury and fragrance to leadership development and AI integration — designed not for beginners, but for experienced professionals ready to level up.

In this conversation, we explore:
- Who is actually showing up to SCAD — and why seasoned beauty professionals are choosing to go back to school
- Why dedicated Leadership & Ethics training matters right now, especially given that 80% of hiring managers have never had formal leadership training
- How executives looking to step into a CEO role can close critical gaps in Supply Chain, Commercialization, and beyond
- How SCAD is teaching students to harness AI in ways that elevate their craft, not replace it
- The recent partnership with CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) and what it means for the future of beauty education

If you're a beauty professional thinking about what's next, or if you're leading teams and investing in talent development, this episode was made for you.