Mind Movers #38 — Adeola Gboyega

Rhona Eskander and Payman chat with Adeola Gboyega, a renowned makeup artist and beauty expert with over a decade of industry experience.  The conversation delves deep into representation in the beauty industry, mental health challenges content creators face, and the evolution of social media's impact on business.  Adeola shares her journey from traditional education to becoming a successful makeup artist and content creator while discussing important topics like the pay gap for black creators and the importance of authenticity in building a community. In This Episode 00:01:45 - Backstory 00:03:30 - Early career 00:04:55 - Beauty standards 00:09:30 - Social media and the beauty industry 00:11:20 - Reflections on Black Lives Matter 00:12:25 - Ethnicity and pay gaps 00:15:00 - Nigeria and Nollywood 00:20:35 - Therapy and mental health 00:36:05 - The beauty industry 00:42:35 - Content creation 00:52:15 - Future plans and closing thoughts About Adeola Gboyega Adeola Gboyega is a seasoned makeup artist and beauty expert with over a decade of industry experience. She is known for her skin-first philosophy and collaborations with prominent beauty brands, including Bobbi Brown and Pat McGrath.  As a successful content creator and beauty educator, she has built a devoted community of "glow getters".

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