The Business Behind The Beauty

The Dish on Boy Make Up Artist's!

This week, we get to spend time with teenage Boy Makeup Artist Xavier from @xavierbeautynet. At only 14, Xavier has been able to transition his passion for both music and makeup into a career. He has expanded his passions from YouTube to Instagram and today, he recorded his first podcast with Mini and tell the story of why he is now launching his YouTube series 'That Kid'.  But, it wouldn't be a Mini podcast without getting into the real depths of how he went from being an 11 year old boy gifted with his first lipgloss from his parents, to now a 14 year old navigating high school in un-chartered waters.  This Kid really inspires. His confidence and self awareness is way higher than most 14 years and this is a feel good episode of what it is like to live your dreams. Enjoy the episode! Mini Latif @australiasbeautyboss

Up Close & Personal with Laser Hair Removal

I met this chick called Kate on Instagram and unbeknown to me, she was my soul sista from another mister. A fellow boss babe, fellow Melbourne Westie, fellow Turk, fellow hottie! On a random night l asked her to come on in to my office and join me for a Poddy and she said YES! The rest ladies and gentlemen will bring you 1:32hr of pure joy, entertainment and loads of small business lessons.  This BossBabe is 10 years in and she has seen a lot and done even more. As the founder of SmartSkin Clinics and Pressplay Cosmetics, she unravels the truths about SME life! We cover topics from managing the hate culture of young girls, to Mummy Guilt & end on a slight rant about how our Government is not providing the tax breaks it should for the countries largest employer...small business! This is an episode not to be missed. Please DM me with your thoughts on the episode as l love to  hear all the feedback on @australiasbeautyboss.  Get to know Kate's businesses @pressplaycosmetics and @smartskinclinics A big thank you to @meganhustwaite for helping me with the title today :)) BTW would love a 5 star rating if you've got one ;) PS: my Private Chef makes a cameo too @privatechefrossa :)

Mario Dedivanovic Coming Out & Empowering the Wogs

This weeks episode touches so many heart strings and brings home the reality of how being Rich & Famous does not except you from coming out on your own terms. Mini is also joined by her team Maj & Tania as they unfold the details of the impending Brows & Business Masterclass, their tips on staying motivated 'daily' and how they raise their kids to have killer work ethic. Hold on tight ladies and gents, this episode is filled with production error after production error, which essentially is the foundation of the entire 1hour and 10mins and hysterical laughter and love of their job. DM Mini on her Instagram and let her know what you think @australiasbeautyboss - #WolfGang for LIFE!

Back home to Hong Kong for Beauty, but Riots take over!

This week, Mini takes her Podcast to Hong Kong! Each year, she takes the journey to one of the worlds largest beauty expo's; Cosmoprof. She shares insights in what these conventions are actually for and introduces you to the manufacturing side of cosmetics. But much of her journey is halted by the cities crippling riots that has closed schools, businesses and train stations, bringing the city to a stand still. This unmissable episode really brings home why it is important to have a #WolfGang. Follow Mini on Instagram at @australiasbeautyboss and slide into her DM's to share your thoughts... she is all ears! Today's episode is sponsored by Jennifer from @letssaygrazemelb - yum!

Meet Pete - The Cosmetics Manufacturing Queen

Pete has been Mini's manufacturer for over 8 years & today Mini was able to convince her to come into the studio for episode 8! Find out the reality of being a manufacturer and what they really think of the people that walk into their room with a dream. Unfortunately things did not go smoothly during recording and Mini lost the bulk of the content, so listen how Mini turns that disaster into one of her most favourite episodes yet. And of course, 3 year old Skylar makes another surprise appearance ;) Enjoy and remember to slide into Mini's DM on Instagram and let her know what you think. She loves to repost the feedback. IG: australiasbeautyboss