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What happens when influencers start publicly sharing their permanent makeup procedures online… and PMU artists start analyzing every detail? 👀

In this episode of the Inspired Podcast, we dive into the recent viral lip blush procedure shared by influencer Francesca Farago—and let’s just say, it sparked A LOT of conversation inside the comments!

We break down:
👉 The lip blush healing process and what clients should realistically expect
👉 How every permanent makeup artist works completely differently—even when the end goal is similar
👉 The specific things Ms Amber Red p...

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What’s it like being one of the only women cosmetic tattoo artists walking into a heavily male-dominated tattoo convention? Let’s talk about it!

In this episode of the Inspired Podcast, Ms Amber Red and Sasha sit down with special guest Michelle from Vixen Ink & Beauty for a hilarious, inspiring, and real conversation about the evolving world of permanent makeup, tattooing, and female artists making waves in the industry.

We dive into:
👉 What Michelle has been building inside the PMU industry and how she’s growing h...

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What if the permanent makeup industry told clients the full truth about what happens years later? 👀

In this raw, unfiltered episode of the Inspired Podcast, Ms Amber Red pulls back the curtain on the permanent makeup secrets most artists won’t talk about publicly—but every client SHOULD know before getting brows, eyeliner, or lip blush done.

👉 Why yearly touch-ups may actually cause more harm than good over time
👉 How repeated yearly permanent makeup procedures increases the risk of scar tissue in the skin
👉 Why your friends PMU...

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Let’s talk about the brows that should’ve never happened.

In this episode we’re following a real 10+ year brow journey that started with microblading… and turned into blurred strokes, heavy pigment buildup, color shifting, and years of correction and removal.

We talk about:

why oily skin + microblading = disasterhow repeated touch-ups can overload the skin with pigmentthe truth about removal (laser vs. lift)and why patience is the only way to get good results

If you’re thinking about getting your brows done—or you’re an artist stil...

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This episode starts chaotic… but ends with gold.

Ms Amber Red, Sasha, and Tracy are exposing what happens when you don’t have control over your own website, domain, and client data—and how easy it is to end up stuck, frustrated, and completely dependent on the wrong people.

From paying thousands for a site you can’t even edit… to realizing your client data might not even be yours… yeah, it gets real.

And then—we flip it.

The last part of this episode is packed with...

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You know those moments where you realize… yeah, I almost got played? This episode is exactly that.

We’re back with Tracy with Be Envied Beauty co for part two, and now we’re getting into the stuff that actually drains artists—marketing scams, overpriced agencies, losing control of your own website, and why depending on the wrong people can quietly wreck your business before it even starts.

If you’ve ever thought, “I should just hire someone to do all this for me”… you might want to listen to this first.<...

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Join us in this 4-part series where we chat with Tracy from Be Envied Beauty Co. about her journey and so much more!

She flew in from Minnesota for training… but what came out of this conversation? Way deeper.

In this episode, Tracy gets brutally honest about spending $40K+ on PMU education, still not feeling confident, and almost quitting before even launching. We’re talking shady trainings, broken apprenticeship systems, fake promises, and the real reason so many artists are struggling behind the scenes.

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Amber, Jessica, and Sasha rewind all the way back to high school—who we were, what we cared about, and how wildly different life looks now. From grades and boys to partying, growing up fast, and learning lessons we didn’t even realize at the time, this episode is packed with laughs and real reflection.

It’s nostalgic, chaotic, and surprisingly deep. If you want to know us beyond the business, this episode is it. 🔥

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Amber and Sasha talk about the PMU conference world, how Amber chooses events that actually align with the studio values, and why misinformation is a hard no. If Amber’s name is on it, she has to believe in it—period.

Amber’s done conferences before… but this one? This one feels different. More intentional. More aligned. More meaningful.

🥁Big news: Ms Amber Red has been invited to the UK PMU Conference to demo her iconic bold wing eyeliner—a full-circle moment taking her from Vegas to Lond...

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In this episode, Amber is joined by another OG artist: Miranda Bofenkamp. Tune in to hear us break down how permanent makeup has actually evolved over the last 10 years—from pigments and techniques to the way clients find, stalk, and choose their artist. Believe it or not clients purchasing behavior has changed and if you don't adapt, you’re probably feeling more and more left behind.

We talk trailblazers who paved the way, lessons we learned the hard way, and why adapting isn’t optional anymore if you want to stay booked...

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What does success actually mean—and who made the rules?
In this episode, Amber, Jessica, and Sasha get honest about how their definition of success has completely shifted over the years. From hustle-mode fantasies to real-life priorities, we’re unpacking what used to matter vs what actually does now. Spoiler: it’s not just money, titles, or checking boxes.

And fair warning… you will not guess Amber’s retirement dreams. Like—at all.

If you’ve ever felt successful on paper but misaligned in...

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What does it actually take for a PMU artist to leave a booming city, rebuild from scratch, and build a loyal clientele across state lines? 👀

In this episode of Inspired by Ms Amber Red, we sit down with Ashley Hogan Ink — a second-generation permanent makeup artist who’s been in the industry nearly her whole life — to talk about:

How she built a massive Vegas clientele, moved to San Diego, and still travels back every few months to serve her loyal clientsWhy true client retention has nothing t...

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Cosmetic tattooing isn't just about looking pretty… but about helping women feel like themselves again after trauma, surgery, or scars?

In this episode of Inspired by Ms Amber Red, Amber, Tania, Jessica, and Sasha sit down to talk about the real power of restorative and paramedical tattooing — from cancer survivors and dog bites to stretch marks, C-sections, and areolas that completely change how someone sees their body.

We get into:

The story of a client who lost parts of her lips to lip cancer and...

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What if the biggest glow-up of 2026 isn’t about goals, resolutions, or a 47-step plan… but about letting go of the sh*t that’s been draining you all year? 👀

In this episode of Inspired by Ms Amber Red, Amber, Tania, Jessica, and Sasha ditch the vision boards and dive into an honest, hilarious, slightly unhinged conversation about the habits, mindsets, routines, and pressures they’re NOT carrying into the new year.

Inside this episode:

The myth of “New Year, New Me” and why the timing is actually working against...

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What really happens when you walk away from a packed, 7-figure beauty business… on purpose? 👀

In this episode of Inspired by Ms Amber Red, Amber sits down with Onisha Claire of Bossy Brows (Philadelphia) – former owner of the largest and first Black-owned nail salons in the U.S. – to talk about:

The real difference between W2 vs 1099 in the beauty world (and why it matters for your sanity)Scaling a salon vs choosing peace, profit, and a smaller teamHow she rebuilt her life and income as a solo PMU brow artistOld...

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Let’s be honest — if you don’t understand your needle, you’re just guessing with your PMU results.

In this episode, Ms Amber Red, Tania D. Artistry, and MJ Artistry break down needle configurations for permanent makeup in a way no one else does. From why smaller needles take less pressure to implant the color and how larger configurations need more pressure and control. We also talk about Tanias personal journey with permanent cosmetics - how and why smaller needles just work for her!

If you’ve ever struggled...

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There’s a side of tattooing that goes deeper than brows and lips — the kind that is soul healing💫

In this episode, we sit down with Jessica or rn_healthy_skin of Las Vegas, our newest renter specializing in paramedical tattooing and stretch mark camouflage with NuConceal. She opens up about what it’s really like to start over while taking the leap & quitting her 9-5 RN position and become a new paramedical artist — the fear, the doubt, and the quiet courage it takes to build something from scratch.

Jessica sha...

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If you’ve ever stood in front of your pigment drawer debating between Mara Pro and LI Pigments, this one’s for you. 👀

In this episode, we break down how our studio uses ChatGPT as a color theory sidekick — to compare pigment lines, cross-check our educated guesses, and even strategize lip neutralizations and layering techniques that actually heal beautifully.

We’re not talking about replacing your artistry — we’re talking about enhancing it. This is how next-gen artists are combining AI with real PMU experience to make smarter color decisions, avoi...

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Let’s talk about what really happens when you take your permanent makeup skills on the road.

In this episode, Ms Amber Red, Tania D. Artistry, and MJ Artistry get brutally honest about traveling as PMU artists — from the high of meeting amazing new clients and seeing new cities to the low of walking into studios that make you question if you’re in the right spot😬

We’re unpacking the real pros and cons of traveling for permanent m...