The Beauty Truth Podcast

“The Legacy of the Butterfly”Featuring Maria Cowles

In Episode 2 of The Beauty Truth Podcast, Erica Smith of Eyes By Erica sits down with special guest Maria Cowles for a heartfelt conversation about legacy, healing, faith, purpose, and the beauty that can come from life’s most difficult moments. Recorded during a deeply meaningful season and released in honor of Erica’s mother’s birthday, May 17th, this episode explores what it means to turn pain into purpose while creating impact for future generations. Together, Erica and Maria discuss womanhood, resilience, community, personal growth, and the power of sharing your truth unapologetically. More than a beauty podcast, The Beauty Truth Podcast is a safe space for authentic conversations that inspire, empower, and remind us all that true beauty starts within.  “The Beauty is in The Truth.”

From Beauty to Building Wealth: A Conversation with Deba Douglas

In the very first episode of The Beauty Truth Podcast, host Erica Smith sits down with Deba Douglas, founder of Douglas Dwellings, to explore what it truly means to build a life rooted in purpose, impact, and financial empowerment. Deba shares her journey into real estate investing and how she is helping families find housing solutions, avoid foreclosure, and create pathways to generational wealth. This conversation goes beyond business—it’s about vision, resilience, and using your platform to serve others. This episode sets the tone for what The Beauty Truth Podcast is all about: real conversations where beauty, business, and purpose align.

Episode trailer

The Beauty Truth Podcast is where beauty, faith, and purpose converge. Hosted by celebrity makeup artist and publicist Erica Smith, bringing over 18 years of industry expertise, this podcast offers a powerful blend of insight, inspiration, and transformation. Through authentic conversations, professional expertise, and personal testimony, Erica reveals the truth behind beauty—from the inside out—empowering the globe to elevate their confidence, align with their purpose, and evolve into their highest selves in both life and business.