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Love and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 28: "The Saga"I took to the outdoors to record my podcast this week. I went mini-viral and not for the best of reasons... The Bachelor is now golden, and when will The Milton, Uche & Lydia saga end? Or has it already? Vanna White does her first-ever beauty collaboration with Laura Geller. P.S. Trigger warnings for, body image, fat shaming, love triangles. Episode Resources: NAAFA. Timestamps for ya'll!!3:18 "Why am I outside recording "4:44 "Mini-viral video for fat shaming "15:09 "The Golden Bachelor"20:18 "Young Love on MAX"...
2023-10-1940 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 27: "Fat at NYFW"When will fat women be accepted at Fashion Week... I've never had the privilege of attending a fashion week event, but from what I am seeing on the internets, not much has changed. Also, should be only celebrate our bodies when they fall within societal standards? Confidence from just overcoming.No makeup talk this week, but more to come. P.S. Trigger warnings for mental health illness, body images, diet culture, NYFW. Episode Resources: Plus Size Clothing Market. Timestamps for ya'll!!0:50 "What's Up "4:19 "Puerto Rico...
2023-09-3028 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 26: : "NEXT LIFETIME"I guess I see you next lifetime... Summer is ova' honey, and so is "And just like That" on Max. Marteekah runs down the finale and other thoughts about the season. Charlotte isn't the only one trying to get rid of the fupa, but are popular diet fads the end of plus-size fashion? 21 Days of Beauty with Ulta sale is upon us, Marteekah makes her recommendations, and "random guy in atlanta" is a thing now and we just want GiGi to win. P.S. Trigger warnings for mental health illness, body image...
2023-08-261h 05Love and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 25: "Just George"King George is Just George or The Farmer King Marteekah compares King George in the new Netflix series Queen Charlotte to a previous teen franchise favorite. Talking about makeup and love is great but behind the scenes, Marteekah shares her experiences with the homeless community in New York. It's National No-Diet Day and Marteekah has gone VIRAL on TikTok, well baby viral, for keeping it real with what Mom's really really want for Mother's Day. P.S. Trigger warnings for mental health illness, body images, diet culture, and Mother's day. ...
2023-05-0845 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 24: "Oh...Saint"Oh Saint!!! Marteekah is catching up and talking about the insane series finale of Snowfall. Zatima isn't quite hitting like it was last season but The Ellises hit the mark with their new New York Times Bestseller "We Over Me" We still... need a name for a possible new segment of the show where we delve into plus-size fashion and body positivity. More celebrities are coming out with beauty products and John Legend will not be left behind. He's created a skincare line that is affordable and uniquely formulated for people of co...
2023-04-3034 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 23: "Embarrassed for What?! "Happy Black History Month! Life is lifying for Marteekah and she gives her thoughts about the senseless murder of black men at the hands of law enforcement. As a recent graduate, she tells us all about her experience as one of the Cohort members for the One Million Black Women initiative with Goldman Sachs Ne-yo is out two million American dollars and Lizzo is has her very own wax figure in Las Vegas. We need a name for a possible new segment to the show we’re we delve into plus-size fashion...
2023-02-0646 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 22: "If you a black girl, do your thang'"Black Girl Magic, FULL STOPMarteekah is back for the fifty-leventh time and is tickity tockiting herself to more subscribers. Sheryl Lee Ralph points out the obvious culprits of cultural appropriation while giving her 15-year-old self some love! Lastly, Mielle products are for black women and "das it". You know we like to Keep it Simple Sis.. let's keke Episode Resources: Mielle , Sheryll Lee Ralph, Lori HarveyI Love kee-keeing with you every week, let us continue cutting it up on...Timestamps for ya'll!!...
2023-01-2431 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahthedailyBEAT : Quiet Quitting Your Skincare, Picture Perfect Viral Blurring Powder, Barbie Collaborated with Lebanese Fashion Designer featuring Size-Inclusive Models, East African Twins with 241 Cosmetics,First-Ever List of Top Non-Toxic Black-OwnedQuiet Quitting making its way to your skincare, TikTok has gotten wind of the Blurring Powder that gives you Picture Perfect skin, Barbie collaborates with Lebanese Fashion Designer featuring Size-Inclusive Models, East African Twins have 2-4-1 Cosmetics with Cruelty-Free Hypoallergenic options, Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Publishes First-Ever List of Top Non-Toxic Black-Owned Beauty Brands & ProductsYou know we like to Keep it Simple Sis.. let's keke Episode Mentions: 241Cosmetics, Non-Toxic Black-Owned Beauty Brands, Plus-Size Fashion, Danessa Myricks Blurring Powder, Quiet Quitting Skincare Support the showI Love kee-keeing with you ev...
2022-10-1805 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahthedailyBEAT: Easy Halloween makeup you can create with graphic liner and colorful makeup palettes, 8 Best Brow Gels for Shaping and Defining Your Arches, Pink Honey accuses Revolution Beauty of ripping off brow product, Rihanna searches for the next FentDetroit Free Press has easy Halloween makeup you can create with graphic liner and colorful makeup palettes with drugstore and department store makeup products that we all love. With a flick of the wrist Prevention.com shares 8 Best Brow Gels for Shaping and Defining Your Arches from cult favorites like Glossier and higher end lux like Patrick Ta . Can we say makeup without drama? Pink Honey accuses Revolution Beauty of ripping off hero brow product. Lastly, Rihanna searches for the next Fenty Beauty Face, deadline is TODAY! 10/7 You know we like to Keep it Simple Sis.. let's ke...
2022-10-0705 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahthedailyBEAT : 10 Best UOMA Beauty Products of 2022, 15 New Beauty Products for Fall, 3 Contour Tricks That Will Make You Look Years Younger, Makeup Trends from the 50's -90's, How To Get Fall Makeup for LessPeople magazine lists 10 Best UOMA Beauty products that will transform your makeup bag. It's Fall and In Style magazine looks at 15 NEW beauty products that will help you keep cozy and warm for the fall. Contouring is one of the trickiest makeup applications to master but professional makeup artists are shelling out 3 Contour Tricks that will make you look years younger. We're going back in time, trends from the 50's 60's 70's 80's and 90's are makeup a major comeback on the runway and in the streets making terms like #brownglazedlippie trend with over 17.3M TikTok views, a trend...
2022-10-0604 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 21: "Marriage is a Popeye's Meetup Away"Love is a hard thing to come by, especially during a full-blown pandemic... but did we have to tell the story about the couple that met at a popeye's parking lot?!?!?! We're getting into this story TUHDAY. New LOVE movies are coming out, while some love documentaries are saying goodbye. Tyler Perry's opus is nigh and as a former artist, I am excited for him! Lastly, we have new makeup drops that are melanin friendly, and have we just found Beyonce-approved makeup for acne-prone skin? You know we like to Keep it Simple Sis...
2022-09-2244 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 20: "Back on the Market"In this episode, I talk about...The Smush's fifth birthday and how I feel even more pressure to celebrate life. Yitty is out with another drop but people can't stop talking about her recent red carpet debut with her boo. Micheal B Jordan is single and again and my take on it is not on par with the rest of the internets. Lastly, SKKN versus SKKN+ versus SKN by LH. If you're confused, so was I, but we got down to the bottom of it. Episode mentions: ALLURE , SKKN vs. SKKN+ v...
2022-07-0257 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 19: "JetBlue, you almost ruined my vacation"In this episode I talk about... The longest flying experience I've ever had! JetBlue really played us!I ended up at a "f*ck spot" on my vacation. Yitty is out and I give my thoughts on how looking good is a mindset. Rothaniel, had me worried, I have a theory on 💎🐈 and sadly I don't talk about Jessie Williams leaked performace, but I do talk about his paycut. Lastly, the sexiest man alive and his wife have a new skincare brand and best new beauty products for us KISS (Keep it...
2022-05-2353 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 18: : "Katoby Forever"I really thought Katoby would live on forever... does that mean I am for #strugglelove This is Us on NBC is emotionally draining. I discuss how the latest episode is exposing something that I have been dealing with silently all while providing comfort at the same time.Are you watching This is Us? How are you coping with these episodes? I Love kee-keeing with you every week, let us continue cutting it up on...IG : #marteekahbeauty.Twitter: @marteekahbeauty.Facebook: @marteekahbeauty.YouTube: @marteekahbeauty.For more sh...
2022-05-1228 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 17: "When Keeping it Real Goes Wrong""Now, this is a story all about how my life got flipped-turned upside down" We had to talk about it! We had to... I have some mixed emotions, and you may not agree but hear me out... #dramaattheoscars Bridgerton ( #bridgertonseason2 ) is byke ya'll! I am both frustrated and confungled. Let's just say I expected there to be more "action". Especially considering Anthony was so spirited, as Daphne once described her encounters with her new husband the Duke. Speaking of Simon, where is he? I am on episode 4 and no sign of him. WHY?! La...
2022-03-2921 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 16: "I am not a d*ck expert"There's a lot of unsolicited d*ck on the internet and I am concerned. I had a moderate obsession with "A Journal for Jordan", please take me back to the 2000's.Although they may not be that far, makeup trends are giving us hard nostalgia too. This is a great time to JUMPSTART your 2022 makeup routine, especially for us makeup enthusiasts who may remember or even have worn some of these trends as teenagers. Lastly, AJ Crimson is out with a new primer to help reduce the appearance of those fine lines we all acquired i...
2022-02-2136 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 15: "New Year, Not so New Me'Some New Years', bring more of the same-ish. Marteekah talks about how she's coping with the ridiculous holiday season and catches up on major life events. Insecure has taken its final bow and some of us got the finale that we didn't want. Lastly, with a new year comes new trends and Marteekah talks about the predicted makeup trends for 2022. Love kee-keeing with you every week, let us continue cutting it up on...IG : @marteekahbeauty.Twitter: @marteekahbeauty.Facebook: @marteekahbeauty.YouTube: @marteekahbeauty.For more show no...
2022-02-1156 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 14- "Stolen Rings"In this episode, we talk about my very questionable decision to adopt. We also discuss the actions of a man who stole from one girlfriend to propose to another. What has f*ck boy behavior come down to!!! Lastly, I list off some last-minute Cyber Monday and Cyber Week makeup deals that you may not want to pass up. #cybermonday #cyberweek I love kee-keeing with you every week, lets continue cutting it up on...IG : @marteekahbeauty.Twitter: @marteekahbeauty.Facebook: @marteekahbeauty.YouTube: @marteekahbeauty.For more s...
2021-11-3028 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 13: "VIB, Betches "On this episode, I'm still sick and I am over it! We also talk about Insecure ( @insecurehbo ) and my new obsession Love Life ( @lovelifeonmax ) on HBOMax. Marcus is a hot mess!!! Lastly, its the most wonderful time of the year!! Sephora's Beauty Insider sale is LIVE and I make some recommendations. I love kee-keeing with you every week, lets continue cutting it up on...IG : @marteekahbeauty.Twitter: @marteekahbeauty.Facebook: @marteekahbeauty.YouTube: @marteekahbeauty.For more show notes head over to my websiteSubs...
2021-11-1625 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 12: "Age is more than a number"In this episode, I do a little storytelling. Let's just say me and bus drivers have a contentious relationship and I don't know why?!?! I also discuss a recent viral godfather and why age is more than just a number. I have nothing to say about #thebachelorette because honestly there's nothing interesting happening right now! Where are the sparks! Lastly, we talk about #juviasplace recent launch and the unveiling of holiday gift sets that will make spending your coins worth it. I love kee-keeing with you every week, lets continue cutting it up o...
2021-11-0940 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 11 "Self Care is Political Warfare""Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, its self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare" -Audre Lorde Was heavily inspired by Audre Lorde's quote last weekend and went to my first ever spa. I talk about how guilt crept its way into my self-care day and who is taking care of caregivers? The Bachelorette is back and we have school teacher Michelle Young looking for love. If you watch the show you might remember her as the one Matt (the first black Bachelor) didn't choose. Matt f*ck*d up 🤷🏽♀️ #thebacheloretteIn Style magazin...
2021-10-2138 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 10: "Maquillaje and Milestones"I'm catching ya'll up on all the drama and major events that happened in my life for the past few months. I celebrated a major birthday and treated myself to a historic event in NYC. The pandemic has hit some relationships especially hard. Are we going to see an uptick in divorces in the next few years?It's also the last day of #hispanicheritagemonth and I am sharing some companies that you may even be surprised have Hispanic roots. #loveandmakeuppodcast #blackpodcasts #blacklovepodcast #blackkbeautyI love kee-keeing with you all every week, lets continue cu...
2021-10-1533 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 09: All Talk No ActionNaomi Osaka states "it's okay to not be okay". As I advocate for my own mental health, I have some thoughts about Osaka's comments. Although Black Love Doc is done for the season, relationship hurdles still need to be managed. I discuss Episode 3 where the couples talk about introducing children to the mix, So many makeup drops and with everyone wanting a piece of the beauty industry pie, which beauty brands will you be supporting? After the BLM civil unrest in 2020, many brands vowed to make a difference in their companies and provide more representation...
2021-07-1615 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 08: "Fickle Finances"Major bathing suit drop from our favorite baddie, Tabria Majors. The internet exploded with this one and she did not disappoint. #tabriaxftf Christian Siriano is making plus-size brides very happy. Now we can hope to look back at our wedding pictures and be completely happy with the dress. Get your coint ready!! Speaking of coins, how difficult is it to manage finances with your partner? In episode 502 of Black Love Doc, they discuss finances and relationships and we have thoughts ya'll. Lastly, it seems like EVERYONE has their hands in the makeup industry p...
2021-07-0111 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 07: "Love but make it messy"A bald head, some puppies and plus-size models... EP.2 of #tsrthickhouse is back and we're in for a ride! #blackdovedoc is back on and yet once again we get to see that relationships are WORK, but the good kind. You know like the kind where you wake up in the morning and complain that you have to get up but when you get there you realize how lucky you are because you are doing what you love to do. It's organic. Speaking of organic and all things natural, the beauty industry is shifting directions AGAIN...
2021-05-2740 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 06: 40 years and a DivorceXScape out sings SWV on #verzuz. Fight Me 😂The Shade Room collaborates with #fbwatch to bring you #thickhouse hosted by our favorites. Blogger and plus-size influencer Kelly Augustine, model and former ANTM contestant Toccara Jones and celebrity stylist EJ. King #cosmomag Holy Grail Awards are announced and all I’ve got to say is 🗣"I told you so" I love kee-keeing with you all every week, lets continue cutting it up on IG or Twitter @muvmarteekah.For more show notes head over to my websiteThinking about starting...
2021-05-2124 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 05: She get it from her "mamá"In this episode of Love and Makeup, we talk about body dysmorphia, the love or lack thereof of women in different spaces, and some black-owned beauty gift ideas for Mother's Day. I love kee-keeing with you all every week, lets continue cutting it up on IG or Twitter @muvmarteekah.CORRECTIONMa'Khia Bryant was 16 years old. For more show notes head over to my websiteThinking about starting a podcast? Get a $20 Amazon Gift Card for joining by following this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_i...
2021-05-0629 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove and Makeup 04:Miss Jackson...if you nastyI'm back and I'm proud. In this episode of Love and Makeup, we talk about the ratchetry' that is Mr. Jackson his wife's appearance in the infamous video. We also discuss the loss of DMX and what his family and ex-wife must be going through. For my Bridgerton fans, we delve into Regé Jean Page's untimely exit and what that means for Bridgertons future.Reeces Pieces in joining the makeup world and Glossy's April Picks are giving me spring renewal vibes. I love kee-keeing with you all every week, lets continue cutting it u...
2021-04-2316 min
Through Her Lens w/ Neeta BMomming During a Pandemic: How to Overcome Mom Guilt (REWIND Part 1)Let's face it, mom guilt is a struggle many moms face. From being too hard on ourselves to having unreasonably high expectations, as moms, we are often our own worse enemy. This pandemic has only amplified the amount of guilt some moms feel.
Today I am going back in the crates and bringing you some great advice from moms just like you who have overcome or are actively working every day to ditch the mom guilt. In this More Than a Mother episode rewind, you will hear tips from mom business owners on how they are rising...
2021-02-1633 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove & Makeup 03: "Civil Unrest"- Dating a Black officer during Civil UnrestHow can you date an officer during this time? It's a question that I've been asked often in the past few months. Honestly, it's been challenging and I had to really think about how I was going to move forward in both my partnership and society. How could I equally take part in the condemnation of police brutality and sleep next to a person who represents the very system that is oppressing my community? Today I talk about how that's been for my family and 3 Things to Help Ease Tensions in the household. These are...
2020-08-1924 min
Through Her Lens w/ Neeta BHow to Overcome Life Challenges and Better Handle Unexpected Change w/ MarteekahMore Than A Mother introduces “More To Her Story”. Highlighting the life journeys of moms who are winning in life and motherhood. Today’s guest, Marteekah, shares with us her journey from teen mom to plus-size beauty enthusiast.
What we learn in this episode:
What happens when life throws you obstacles and plans change
How to beat the odds and achieve her goals
How to navigate mom guilt
The importance of “me time”
Mentioned in this episode:
Forest App- Stay focused & Be productive
About Marteekah
After spending over twenty years func...
2020-04-0236 minThrough Her Lens w/ Neeta BSeason 2 is Here! Introducing Moms & Their Stories... Check Out What's Coming!Season 1 we learned a lot about motherhood and freeing ourselves from mom guilt. Our guests shared their best advice and tips for surviving mom guilt. In this season, we are going deeper. Storytelling is a powerful tool and transformation occurs when we open up and share our stories with others.
This season on More Than A Mother we are diving into to the story behind the Mom. Coming up, we have mom bosses joining us to share journeys of transformation with us.
These moms are sharing...
2020-03-1913 minThrough Her Lens w/ Neeta BReal Moms Share How to Overcome Mom Guilt (Part 1)Mom guilt is a universal problem. Today we are hearing from 5 moms who are sharing their top tips for overcoming mom guilt. I asked and moms from all over the world volunteered to chime in and offer their #1 piece of advice for surviving mom guilt.
This is the first in a series of episodes where we will hear from moms everywhere on how they beat mom guilt.
What we learn from today's mom experts:
Laticia Brice (2:50)https://www.LaticiaBrice.com
Tech Academy: https://www.PaqTeqnology.com
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2020-02-1816 minLove and Makeup by MarteekahLove & Makeup 02: "Codependent No Mas" - Breaking the CycleTalking about codependency can be a very sensitive subject, but this week I share some personal accounts of my experience with codependency as well as some ways to identify whether you or a loved one is part of a codependent relationship. I discuss the book "Codependent No More" by Melody Beattie https://amzn.to/2YG8oJ0. If you are looking for some lowcost psychotherapy consider Therapy Apps like Talkspace & Betterhelp that offer sessions for a low rate. Thinking about starting a podcast?! Get a $20 Amazon Gift Card for joining by following this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_i...
2019-12-1147 min
Love and Makeup by MarteekahLove & Makeup 01: "Communication"-What is that?This week, in honor of the *uckery that is the Holidays, I talk about communication between partners, why!, is it, so da'gone difficult and ways that we can try to open up the lines of communication. Of course, I can't leave you without some fresh tips on Holiday Makeup and how you can incorporate them into your makeup routine. More tips at www.marteekah.comSupport the showI Love kee-keeing with you every week, let us continue cutting it up on...IG : #marteekahbeauty.Twitter: @marteekahbeauty.Facebook: @marteekahbeauty.YouTube: @marteekahbeauty.
2019-11-2719 min