Pout After Dark

Episode 10: Dre Ronayne

Dre Ronayne is one of Nicole’s favorite people for many reasons. Not only was she Nicole’s first ever makeup assistant, but she has stayed true to herself in LA as a gamer with a passion and talent for makeup. Always a go-getter, Dre talks about how she sought out opportunities in alternative plus size modeling and built a solid fan base in her niche community through establishing herself on social media as a one-of-a-kind artist with glam meets “mall goth” style. Follow Dre @dreronayne

Episode 9: Alana Schober

Alana Schober is a celebrity makeup artist and our lead Pout Pro from the Bay Area who is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. Nicole and Alana reminisce on their individual experiences working at MAC and how being hired at Pout has led to Alana’s artistic growth and collaboration with celebrity clients like Iggy Azalea and Solange. With her unique street style and incredible talent, Alana is truly one of a kind. Follow @alanaschober

Episode 8: Esther Koop, Part 2

Part Two with Esther Koop has arrived! Nicole and her bff/business partner Esther walk us through what it took to build Pout from the ground up in less than six months. From casting decisions to logo design to executing their vision for the space, this episode gives you a glance into all the blood, sweat and tears behind Pout Beauty Bar. Follow Esther @esther_koop & Pout Beauty Bar @poutbeautybar

Episode 7: Esther Koop, Part 1

Co-founder of Pout and Nicole’s Manager, Esther Koop has carved out a path for herself that’s been unconventional, to say the least. In Part 1 of our chat with Esther, we learn how she got her start in business working for private equity firms and how she applied that experience to tour managing worldwide a cappella sensation, Pentatonix. Follow Esther @esther_koop

Episode 6: Samuel Ray

Samuel Ray is the first ever Pout Pro Artist to join us on Pout After Dark! The day after Sam arrived in LA from small town Missouri, he applied on a whim to Nicole’s “secret project” and was shocked to find out he was selected as part of the Pout team (while still in makeup school)! In this episode, they discuss how Sam gained his impressive following, what it takes to make being a beauty influencer your full-time job and of course, they reflect on Sam’s initial Pout audition. Follow Sam @samuel.rayy