Ep. 298: The Time A Celebrity Makeup Artist Sent Her Lawyer After Me! (story time) - Ep.298

On this week's episode of the Friends in Beauty Podcast, I am finally telling the story that I teased all the way back in Episode 293. This is the story of the worst podcast guest experience I have ever had and the moment I learned that not every industry legend deserves the pedestal we place them on.

I share how a celebrity makeup artist, someone with multiple Emmys and decades in the industry, went from being one of my dream guests to sending her lawyer after me over an episode she agreed to record. From rescheduling, drinking wine before the interview, panicking about how she looked, and blaming me for things that never even happened, this situation turned into a full-blown Thanksgiving mess that I will never forget.

I'm giving you the tea on the entire experience from start to finish, including the DMs, the texts, the frantic demands to delete the episode, the moment her lawyer contacted me, and how I chose to protect my peace, my platform, and my boundaries.

This story is not about dragging anyone. It is about learning to stand up for yourself, trusting your instincts, protecting your work, and understanding that even the biggest names in the beauty industry can disappoint you.

If you have ever dealt with unprofessional clients, rude collaborators, or people who think their status gives them the right to disrespect you, this story time will make you feel seen, validated, and empowered.

Check out this episode now and share with another #friendinbeauty!

💡 Key Takeaways

• Protect your time, energy, and business no matter who you are working with

• Not every legend is as polished behind the scenes as they appear onlineRead agreements carefully and honor the boundaries you set

• You do not have to tolerate disrespect to keep industry relationships

• Trust yourself enough to speak up even when it feels uncomfortable

• Your professionalism will always outshine someone else’s chaos

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