How to Be a Beauty Editor with Janell M. Hickman

Scandalous Beauty - A Makeup and Beauty Podcast by Erin Baynham

Janell M. Hickman is a freelance beauty editor who has written for Ebony, ELLE, Teen Vogue, Man Repeller, SELF, Gilt and currently, BET. Janell has a ton of great advice if you’d like to jump into the world of freelance beauty writing.

Today, we'll discuss:

• How Janell leveraged her network to build her career
• Why working with difficult people is a bonus to your career
• Why you should always accept criticism
• How to get started as a freelance beauty writer
• How to pitch editors
• The difference between a beauty editor and beauty writer
• Her preferred (minimal!) workout routine that keeps her body on point
• Her ride or die beauty staples

Stay connected with Janell on Instagram and through her website.

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