Tatter-a-fact® PMU Podcast
Episodes
127 episodes
PMU Taxes Explained: What Every Artist Needs to Know
Taxes… not exactly the most exciting topic, but one of the most important if you’re a PMU artist or business owner. In this throwback episode of the Tatter-a-fact PMU Podcast, Teryn Darling breaks down the fundamentals of tax...
From Broke to Financial Freedom: Advice Every Beauty Entrepreneur Needs
In this powerful throwback episode of the Tatter-a-fact PMU Podcast, we sit down with tax expert and entrepreneur Marc Rizzo to talk about something most permanent makeup artists avoid, but absolutely need to understand: finance...
The PMU Education Gap No One Talks About | Why Artists Struggle With Healed Results, TAF #125
Why do so many permanent makeup artists still struggle with inconsistent healed results, even after investing in training?In this episode of the Tatter-a-Fact PMU Podcast, Teryn Darling is joined by special guest Rose Pr...
Microblading, Nano Brows & PMU Misinformation: What Artists Need to Know | TAF #124
In this episode of the Tatter-a-fact PMU Podcast, Teryn Darling sits down with award-winning PMU artist and educator Brittany Wallins to talk about the controversy surrounding microblading in today’s permanent makeup industry....
PMU Reality Check: Pigments, Technique & Truth | TAF #123
In this episode of the Tatter-a-f6act PMU Podcast, Teryn Darling sits down with Marielle Rebecca of BROWHAUS INK for an honest, no-fluff conversation about the realities of permanent makeup.They break down client expectatio...
Trends, Truth & Responsibility in PMU | TAF #122
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Teryn Darling is joined again by Alex Mechenici of Alex PMU Academy to unpack the truths the permanent makeup industry doesn’t always want to hear.From trend-driven techniques...
PMU Pigments, Laser Removal & Aged Results | TAF #121
In this episode of the Tatter-a-fact PMU Podcast, Teryn Darling sits down with internationally respected PMU educator Alex Mechenici for a powerful, science-driven conversation every permanent makeup artist needs to hear.
Mindset, Money & the PMU Economy: How Artists Survive (and Thrive) During a Slowdown | TAF #120
In Episode #120 of Tatter-a-Fact, Girlz Ink founder Teryn Darling returns with Part 2 of a powerful, honest conversation on mindset, money, and navigating economic slowdowns in the permanent makeup industry.If...
The PMU Slowdown: Staying Strong, Visible & Profitable in a Tough Economy | TAF #119
Is business slow in the permanent makeup industry right now?You’re not imagining it and you’re not alone.In Episode 119 of the Tatter-a-Fact Podcast, Teryn Darling is joined by Sarah from Girlz Ink for an honest, grounded conv...
Inside Medical Tattooing: Areolas, Camouflage & FTM Work with Candice Falcon | TAF #118
In this powerful episode of Tatter-a-Fact, Teryn sits down with Candice Falcon, an industry leader in medical tattooing, 3D areola restoration, scar camouflage, and FTM gender-affirming tattoo work. Candice shares her art...
PMU Unfiltered: Pigments, Needles & Dark Lip Truths with Carla Ricciardone | TAF #117
In this episode of Tatter-a-Fact, Teryn Darling sits down with Carla Ricciardone of Sculpted Studios, global PMU educator, color-theory expert, and pioneer of dark lip neutralization for a powerful and unfiltered con...
The Truth About Oily Skin + Introducing D’Oil™ | TAF #116
In TAF #116, Teryn breaks down one of the BIGGEST struggles in Permanent Makeup: oily skin — and why it affects stretch, grip, pigment implantation, numbing absorption, and ultimately… your healed results.For 25 year...
The No-B.S. Truth About PMU with Robin Hays Velez (32 Years Behind the Needle) | TAF #115
In this episode, Teryn Darling sits down with industry veteran Robin Hays Velez, a PMU artist with over 32 years of experience, to talk about what it really takes to last in permanent makeup. From pigments and need...
PMU Pros South Africa: Building Real Community, Real Education, Real Results | TAF #114
In this episode, Teryn Darling sits down with Chantal Chadderton, founder of PMU Pros, a 4-day international PMU expo and conference in Durban, South Africa, bringing together top educators, artists, and brand...
The Learning Curve Series, Part 3: Understanding Pigments | TAF #113
Think you know your pigments? Think again. In this episode of The Learning Curve Series, Teryn Darling dives deep into the pigment learning curve, breaking down the truth about iron oxides, organics, and hybrids so you can final...
The Learning Curve Series, Part 2: Mastering PMU Needles | TAF #112
Think one needle fits all? Think again. In Part 2 of The Learning Curve Series, Teryn breaks down the myths, the learning curve, and the freedom that comes with mastering liners, shaders, and mags. So you can achieve beautiful results on every ...
The Learning Curve Series, Part 1: Machines | TAF #111
Switching to a new PMU machine can feel like starting all over again. Suddenly your healed results look different, your depth feels off, and frustration sets in. But that’s not failure, it’s the learning curve.In this episode, Ter...
PMU Fundamentals: The Key to Consistent Healed Results | TAF #110
If you want a long, thriving career in PMU, consistent healed results, confident color choices, and the ability to pivot on tough skin, this episode is your blueprint. Teryn breaks down the core fundamentals every permanent makeup artist must m...
Topical Anesthetics in PMU: Safety, Retention & Pupil Dilation Explained | TAF #109
In this episode of the Tatter-a-Fact PMU Podcast, Teryn dives deep into the truth about topical anesthetics in permanent makeup, what works, what doesn’t, and what every artist needs to know to keep clients safe and results...
Nickel Allergies in PMU: Proceed or Pause? | TAF #108
In today’s episode of the Tatter-a-Fact PMU Podcast, we’re diving deep into a question every permanent makeup artist will face at some point: “My client is allergic to nickel… should I still move forward with the procedure?”...
The Truth About Tattooed Freckles in PMU - TAF #107
In this powerful episode of the Tatter-a-Fact PMU Podcast, Teryn Darling sits down with Jessica Ashley of Stunna Beauty to talk about one of the most debated procedures in the permanent makeup world: tattooed freckles.From ...
4 Years, One Vision: The Story Behind The Pendulum | TAF #106
In this episode of the Tatter-a-Fact PMU Podcast, host Teryn Darling sits down with Katri Pagliaro, a permanent makeup artist and first-time inventor who’s making BIG waves in the industry. After four years of passion, pr...
How to Use ChatGPT to Grow Your PMU Business | TAF #105
Are you tired of staring at a blank screen trying to write Instagram captions or brainstorm content ideas for your PMU business? What if AI could help you show up consistently, attract your dream clients, and build your brand—all while saving t...
Studio Ownership, Burnout & Staying Grounded in PMU with Shay Danielle | TAF #104
In this raw and real episode, Teryn Darling sits down with PMU educator and artist Shay Danielle to talk about what it really takes to build longevity in the permanent makeup industry.They dive into the highs and l...
Thick Pigments? Poor Retention? Let’s Fix That! | TAF #103
PMU besties, get ready for one of the most educational + honest episodes yet! In this week’s Tatter-a-Fact, Teryn Darling and her wife + business partner Kat are diving deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in the permanent makeup worl...