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Excuse My Reach

Excuse My Reach

di Emma Izek

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Lauren Royhman: The Makeup Of A Makeup Artist

Welcome back to Excuse My Reach! Today, our guest is Lauren Royhman. From an early age, Lauren was a creative, drawn to the world of beauty and fashion. She followed that passion and is now the face behind Makeup by Lauren Royhman, where she provides luxury makeup services designed to enhance your natural beauty. In our conversation, Lauren talks about her path to becoming a professional makeup artist and licensed esthetician. We walk through her 15-year journey in the beauty industry, including her work with major players in the space like Sephora Corporate and Ulta Beauty, as well as training under Donni Davy, the visionary behind HBO's Euphoria. Lauren has built her business all while being a mom, doing it her own way. Excuse my reach as I hear how she’s crafted her career and her life, beyond beautifully.

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Aarya Kumar: Making Waves In Swimwear

Welcome back to Excuse My Reach! Today, our guest is Aarya Kumar. Aarya has always had a love for travel, exploring styles online, and swimwear. Now she’s turned that passion into a purpose. Aarya is a brand builder, creative strategist, and founder of Bungalow Swim — a newly launched premium swimwear label created to transform the luxury swimwear market in India. In our conversation, Aarya shares her past experiences in performance marketing, her founder story, and the core mission behind the brand. We talk through everything from manufacturing to photoshoots to knowing when and what to outsource. Excuse my reach as I hear her realistic take on starting a company, her vision for the future, and how she’s making waves in this industry.

Raji Chadha: Movement, Marketing, And Modeling

Welcome back to Excuse My Reach! Today, our guest is Raji Chadha. She’s always had a natural knack for creativity — from dance, to marketing, and now modeling. In our conversation, Raji shares her journey through career pivots, what it was like to start pursuing a dream after a milestone birthday, and her experience balancing the corporate world with the fashion community. She also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at walking in Chicago’s first-ever Fashion Week, modeling on WGN, and the differences between runway and on-screen. Excuse my reach as I hear how she’s carved her own path at each stage of life while living by the belief that it’s never too late to start.

Emily Warburton: Blueprint For Interior Design

Welcome back to Excuse My Reach! Today, our guest is Emily Warburton. Emily has always had a knack for being creative in ways big and small. While she started her career in the music industry, she pivoted to follow her passion — building her path in Interior Design. In our conversation, Emily shares how her journey began, what led her to switch directions, and the steps she took to get to where she is today. She speaks to the highs and lows of acting on her decision to change course and goes into the nitty-gritty of this industry. Excuse my reach as I hear about her past experiences, present work, and future goals — and how she continues to shape her professional life based on her own blueprint.

Amanda Layne Miller: Fangirling Over Filmmaking

Welcome back to Excuse My Reach! Today, our guest is Amanda Layne Miller. Ever since she can remember, Amanda has been a fangirl. Now, she’s turned that passion into a career as a writer, filmmaker, comedian, and co-founder of Fangirl Central - a Black, queer, zillennial media company creating films, events, and content, and helping companies activate audiences and build fandoms. Fangirl Central has been featured in Vulture, Polyester Zine, Deadline, and the Paramount+ original documentary Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boybands. In our conversation, Amanda shares her vast industry experience - she’s developed an original sci-fi comedy feature with Netflix Animation, and has worked in writers’ rooms in both Los Angeles and Beijing, including The Morning Show (Apple TV+) and Woke (Hulu). She also talks about the ins and outs of working with her sister - notably their collaboration on the short film The Day I Didn’t Meet One Direction (2022), where it all began. Excuse my reach as I learn more about the mission behind her drive - and how you’re never too old, too young, or anything in between to be a fangirl. Excuse My Reach Instagram Excuse My Reach TikTok Amanda Layne Miller Instagram Fangirl Central Instagram Fangirl Central TikTok Fangirl Central Linktree

Isabel Sousa: Digital Transformation And Culinary Passion

Welcome back to Excuse My Reach! Today, our guest is Isabel Sousa. Throughout her career, she has worked as a Business Analyst in both the healthcare and industrial sectors, and as a Product Owner of the Mosaico project—a common model for designing and developing digital public services focused on citizens and companies. She is now a Project Manager, furthering her work in digital transformation for the Portuguese government. While Isabel is an engineer with a master’s in Industrial Engineering and Management, she is also a cook with a deep passion for gastronomy that extends far beyond her home kitchen. She has sought out opportunities to nurture her curiosity for the craft. She even worked at her favorite restaurant on weekends—just for fun—and eventually developed and planned private events with chefs at the same establishment. Excuse my reach as I hear about Isabel’s work ethic and how she has balanced both her career and her passion for cuisine—folding them into her life with just a pinch of her unique flavor.

Alexis MacAdam: Keeping The Magic Alive At Disneyland

Welcome back to Excuse My Reach! Today, our guest is Alexis MacAdam. For the past 10 years, she has worked at Disneyland Resort - delighting 100+ guests per day through individual meet and greets, tailoring unique experiences, and using her communication and improv skills to provide seamless and memorable moments. Alexis graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in Theatre and a minor in Entertainment Industry and is now pursuing her MBA from Purdue University. In our conversation, Alexis shares where her love of performing began, tips on auditioning and adapting to the situation in front of her, and how she uses her degree in her role at Disney and beyond. Excuse my reach as I dive into the lessons she took from 'The Happiest Place on Earth' and how she used them to pivot her path - all while continuing to keep the magic alive.

Edon Molla: Cultivating The Art Of Music Making

Welcome back to Excuse My Reach! Today, our guest is Edon Molla. Whether in sports, business, or music, Edon has had an internal competitive mindset and a clear drive to continue to excel. He is an accomplished musician - having released both an album and multiple singles, and has had the opportunity to collaborate alongside well-renowned artists. While pursuing his music career, Edon has been working in digital media marketing and is getting his MBA at Columbia School of Business. In our conversation, Edon shares where his love of music began, his tips on growing in the industry, his dedication to his 9-5 profession and school, and how he’s managed it all. Through every career step taken or success point reached, he continues to strive for more - while still prioritizing the journey over the outcome. Excuse my reach as I hear how he has pivoted his passions and continued to reach new heights harmoniously.

Kaitlin DiSalvo: Global Merchandising At Coach

Welcome back to Excuse My Reach! Today, our guest is Kaitlin DiSalvo. Since graduating from the University of Southern California with a degree in Business Administration and Management, Kaitlin has steadily advanced her career at Coach. In our conversation, she shares her journey through the company, starting as an assistant in Global Merchandising for Men’s Bags, Retail, and Runway to her current role as a Manager of Global Merchandising for Women’s Outlet Bags. Kaitlin gives us insight into her day-to-day, the cross-collaboration workflow, and the skills needed to excel in this profession. She has increased her industry knowledge, fostered meaningful working relationships, and taken on new, impactful responsibilities - all while remaining ever-grateful to have her dream job. Excuse my reach as I learn more about how she rose through the ranks and carved out her space in the fashion industry.

Brittany Ogletree: Breaking Into The Beauty Industry

Welcome back to Excuse My Reach! Today, our guest is Brittany Ogletree. From the age of three years old, Brittany has had a natural love for beauty, makeup products, and creating. Since then, she has worked as a content creator, author, and entrepreneur - building her brand, Bri Beauty. In our conversation, Brittany explains the intricacies of the content creator space, from how to grow a following to insider tips on receiving consistent gifting. Brittany also gives us a deep dive into her brand - the mission, her goals for the company, and what she’s learned in the pre-launch phase. Excuse my reach as I hear how she turned her childhood passion into her full-time profession - all with beauty and grace.

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