Nikki Lipstick: Keep Smiling, Even If You're Missing a Tooth
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Right. Like, you know, but it also taught me so many lessons of like, look, you can overcome, like, look at what you can overcome. Right. You can literally fight the devil, like anything, dude, you know, and that's girl power again is just like,

Throw me off a cliff. Throw me to the fire. Yeah, exactly. Yeah, if you come for me, you're going to have to kill me. Yeah. And so, but yeah, that was also a big part of Pink Drink, which is a huge, huge story that we just, I have never, ever told before. And my sister and I at the time, we, so I was silenced. We met with my friend. Her dad was a lawyer for Prada. Shout out Doug and Tatiana. Shout out Doug, Tatiana. Bless God. And

saved us and said because when I spoke out about it and they tried to silence me they could have taken my house they could have you know it was all on the line like this is a threat like this is violence against women over clothes or just that's insane yeah and it's like but it happens and it happens to not just me like it happens a

I never knew. Yeah. And I'm so happy that you're talking about it because people from the outside would just be like, Oh, and they see, Oh, it's like all rainbows and smiley faces. And it's literally like, you're literally fighting a war right now. It's a war. It's literally a war against fast fashion for sure. And the men behind it. And yeah, they'll probably come for me after this, but I'm not afraid. I was like, fine. Um, so yeah. Um,

Is it that they want control of your brand or they want your entire brand? Or they want you to just not make anything anymore? Probably want me dead, to be honest. But like, so yeah, we met up with her dad and he said, listen, I'll take care of it. But you're going to have to like, you know, you can't win in court because...

they have lawyers that would represent let's say starbucks and i said okay these are you know this is big this is big but it was a lesson to say you're not like the little guy you as well like they wouldn't be coming for you if it wasn't a big deal right you know if you weren't right so when i heard starbucks and i said listen that's our shit bitch that's my fucking culture i'm from southern california like that is my you know that is ours that's our our culture let's

I said, I don't know what's going to happen. I said, I know in my heart we're going to win in the courts of love. Like it's not going to you know, we're not going to have to fight that way. Always good. Always prevails. And that's the lesson is good will always prevail. I didn't know how, but I said, you know, let's just somehow somehow some way this is going to like work out like somehow somehow.

And so my best friend, she said, hey, like we would always go on these trips and we would always have like a drink. Well, when I would drink, when I was, you know, an alcoholic, like we would have like a nasty Nikki, which was like all vodka Shirley Temple, you know, or like we would make our little drinks in Vegas or on all of our trips. So yeah.

We were like, hey, like, let's make a drink, a secret drink for ourselves at Starbucks, like, and just have fun with it. And, like, that's our secret, like, you know, that we have that no one can take away. Right. And so she picked me up to cheer me up. And she's like, let's go to Starbucks. You know, that's our shit. Like, it cheers you up. Like, it's happiness. We drink it every morning. And so we did. And...

We were like, let's make it pink. And so we were like, a strawberry acai refresher, replace it with coconut milk. It makes this beautiful baby pink drink. Yeah, my niece drinks those every fucking morning. So good. And so we tried it. We're like, oh my God, this is the cutest thing ever. Like, it's so good. Like, it's so good.

this is so delicious. Like, let's just, and she's like, you have to share it with everyone. You have to show them. And I was like, girl, like my heart is broken. We just had everything taken. Like this is ours. Let's, let's keep it to ourselves. And she's like, no, like you have to share it with them. And so like I posted it. And then again, that was just, they took it. That was the biggest moment in our, in our career that could ever happen. Viralness. I just got goosebumps. I never knew.

knew that this happened it was the biggest thing and just us having fun telling everyone how to order it and like you know Twitter all fucking day like just be

this is how you order it. This is how you order it. Have fun, have fun, have fun. Yes. So two years later of me, you know, still being quiet and just, but we were healed because we're like, look how fun our life is. Like nothing could, you know, nothing could hurt us ever again. Because you look at the good. Right. You have to, you have to just always, there's just always the good. There's always the stars in the darkness. Like that's, you know, so we were like,

This is so cool. Just everyone's having fun. It's so cute. Everyone there, you know, happiness is here again. And yeah. So two years later, the system strategic manager. Sorry, that's a dumb bitch moment. I don't know. Anyways, the person who does the math at Starbucks. Yeah. There was a credential given to Nikki Lipstick for word of mouth marketing on steroids. And that is that's our gem. You know, it's more than T-shirts now. It's a is a whole other. Oh, my God. It's a whole other world. Dude.

Triumph. Yeah. That's awesome. But how cool of Starbucks to fucking just, like, whoa. They are. They're a fucking powerhouse for them to acknowledge. I mean, they saved my life. They saved my life. Literally. So shout out to them. Dude, shout out. Mother, now I'm going to fucking order Starbucks twice a day. So that was our voice of saying, listen, love always wins. And it's always going to overpower. And it's always going to, no matter what, like,

no matter how hard you're suffering, whatever it's, whatever, whatever you're going through that you're fighting, you know, behind the scenes that no one knows about, like just keep fighting and fight it with love, love it more, like whatever it is, you know, I just love her.

I love you. I really love her. It's so surreal. I'm even saying this aloud because I've just, it's so freeing. I've never, ever, ever told anybody. Dude, it's therapeutic, right? It is. Yeah. Now it's like, you're going to unleash this like beast because now I won't shut up. No, please. But it's just so beautiful that people really do need that. Like they need to hear this from you. Don't give into your bullies. Like don't, if someone's bullying you, like who cares?

hair it's like David and Goliath just literally just love more and you know be like and that was a hard one you know it was really hard to have something you love so much this is my baby you know this is my heart my soul my everything girl you've been fucking sewing shit in your fucking literally like pressing shit scrunchies shirts pasties like every single thing by hand with love and just built this motherfucking empire dude yeah and so like it's an empire

You can honestly say that now. It's really, and you've morphed into makeup now. Yeah. Well, another thing was when I was not talking and I was, you know, suffering in my room, I just would sing on my Hello Kitty karaoke machine in my garage for happiness. That was my therapy.

And I was like singing to the light and be like, please, like, hopefully the angels would hear me. And so I would, uh, I would always have a birthday party at Bar Sinister every year for, you know, that's the one time they let pink in the golf club. And so they've always supported me.

me and always had my party. And so we would throw a big party on stage and out of nowhere, these amazing angels came and they said, Hey, we know your story and we want to like help you start a makeup company. I dropped to my knees and just started sobbing. Like I felt like it was almost like a vampire, like vendetta. Like it was crazy with like the music

going and just like I was like how did they like you're like am I on acid right now what's really happening and that's the thing it's like there's just so many moments where I don't even understand like because it's because of you as a human you're a light like you can just feel it here and your energy is just so amazing and I'm telling you what you put out into the world you get back tenfold and because you are so loving and because you are so you know just consistent you just have to love like the world needs like

more love. Absolutely. And that's the only thing, you know, is just...

just love it more like whatever it is and just in the bullying thing too is like if there's somebody that's after you whether you're 12 years old you know like whatever it is like don't give up don't ever give in and don't let it change you don't become bitter like don't let it change your heart just shine more and just be like listen I'm gonna use that and I'm gonna take it with me but I'm gonna like just just oh like just shine brighter just smile more like yeah

don't give it you're truly unstoppable yep I always say don't give in to the darkness yes exactly that's beautiful so the makeup line they often they said yeah and it will be all it'll all be mine because like I'm the investor I'm the soul you know I'm the it's all been self-sustained from one dollar from one dollar to every single thing so it's like

We've been just behind the scenes and it's, you know, they're independent, like completely independent women working on this for so long, just behind the scenes. So we've been able to team up and like create these. The quality is amazing.

it's just so luxury. It's better than Chanel. Like, no offense, Chanel. No, I think you deserve to say that all the shit you've been through. It is because I, you know, I would never, that's the thing again, is that that quality that you, when you really love it, like I am so particular with everything, like with my own makeup, like previous to this, like it has to be the best. Your aesthetic is always flawless. I'm a Capricorn. It's like a pro. I'm a Capricorn Aquarius. Really? That's why.

That's great. That's why she has drive like that. Capricorns are insane. Capricorn rising. We are like a pit bull with goals. Like we can't stop. Yes. Yeah. So we just, we've, the formulas were just so beautiful and we've just been, you know, behind the scenes just,

Just fucking going for it. And growing and going and growing. How's the makeup doing for you? Is it fucking amazing? It's amazing. And again, like, through a pandemic, launching a makeup line wasn't, like, exactly what I wanted to do. But I...

again I had to do it it wasn't a thing where you know it's like survival you know we have to do this and we have to do this right now that's we thrived during quarantine well and I had like I don't have health insurance like I have to fucking like you know what I mean like this is someone it's a life like that's the thing also is like people see the internet and they're like oh this is just like a person or not even a person it's very dehumanizing you know they're like oh this is like a

But beyond a brand and an empire and all that jazz, it's like a human being. Yeah. And a human being going through a lot. I feel like the internet desensitizes people to just even being able to see past the likes and the follows and the, you know. So it's like a double-edged sword. Like it's fucking amazing for branding and it's great for us. But then like the consumer is like, you know, so caught up on a certain brand

Right. Well, and yeah. They don't see the human that's behind it fucking making this machine go. Right. Or, you know, doing whatever it takes to really continue on. So, yeah, I had a... During lockdown, I actually had a health scare that I... Well, I mean, I've had a heart thing and then I... And, like, I don't like to talk about any...

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But yeah, I had some like growth situation that was like, you know, again, being a girl is like so fucked up. I'm fucking tired of it. I'm tired of it. It is hell. Like it's so gnarly. And so I had a situation where I had to get something removed and it was terrible.

I was like, oh God, this is it. I'm dying of cancer. Holy fuck. Like, you know, and everybody has their things. Like we all have health things. Absolutely. But I really didn't have a choice. I said, I have to launch the makeup today so I can get healthcare. So I was able to do that. Like, that's what I'm saying is like,

This isn't like customers. This is like my best friends saving my actual fucking life. Absolutely. Like every single day. And again, it's like I don't usually talk about it because I'm a human being going through it. There's so many people that you are an inspiration to. So it's like even if I'm going through these things behind the scenes, I keep it to myself. But I just want to like...

spread love when I can, because I know other people out there are going through things as well. And I'm like, you can heal. Like you're going to be fine. And your, your people need to hear this from you because like I said, you're such an inspiration to people. That's why I started this podcast because I had so many people that would come to me and ask me questions and like wanted to know more. And finally I just got to a point where I was like, I don't care. I'm going to put it all fucking out there and everybody's going to fucking hear it. And it

it's like, you know, I always say if I'm going to tell my story, if somebody is going to tell my story, it's going to be me. Exactly. You know, so that way you control the narrative. It

Why I'm here and why I'm here now and why, you know, we did wait a little bit, I feel was like meant to be because I don't think a year ago I could have talked without crying. You know what I mean? I almost broke down a couple of times when you were talking. Like I feel the emotion. I was not OK. I was sick for a really long time. And yeah. So through the nervous breakdown, through the hospitalizations, through the heart problems,

whatever that was, you know, like literally fluid around my heart. Like, you know, like gnarly shit where it's like, this is, it's, it's a wake up call again and again to be like, just, you only let you only live once and you really have to do it. But at the same time, take care of yourself. Like everybody out there, like, please take care of yourselves because, um,

you know, like, yeah, eat what you want and do what you want. And you're beautiful no matter what, like you're going through pain, chronic pain, all of that. Like I know about all of it. And if you're going through it, just keep going through it. And you can really, really, really overcome and you can heal. That's the beautiful part is like, I'm healed. I'm smiling. Like my body is whole. Like I feel good. It's just all that. It took 10 years of debauchery.

but like I feel great. You know, I have like that warm feeling back. And so I used to say I could never do this again. This couldn't, I could never live through this again. And, and then I'd be like, great because you know, only I could live through it. Right. That makes me who I am. You never realize how strong you are until you have to be. Exactly. And then you're like, holy fucking shit. I am a badass bitch. Like wow. Yeah. You're like, I fucking did that shit. Like whoa. Like,

So yeah, I lived through it. And now I'm like, let's do it again. She's like, who wants to come for me? PTSD. What's that? PTSD who? So what is, what is the future hold for Nikki lipstick? I have, uh, what do you want to do next? I feel like you've done everything you've wanted to fucking do. Well, we just went to another Barbie mansion in Vegas and that was so fun. Um, it was crazy. My, my tooth fell out afterwards, but like it was,

It was all the things. I like it better. Were you really in Vegas unless your tooth fell out? No. It's a pirate life for me. I'm pirate Barbie. But I loved that. I was like, I love that. Like I was like, this is so free because I feel online too. It's like people are maybe not even the people. Maybe it's me.

That's the problem. No. Where I put a lot of pressure on myself where I'm like, I got one selfie like a year. Like that's it. You know, because I'm like, that's the one good one. Dude, I get it. But now I'm like, I'm fucking free. Like I'm like smiling. I want to smile more now that the tooth is gone.

I don't know why. Which tooth is it? It's in the back. It's not a big deal. I was like, I can't even see. Your fucking smile looks amazing. But now I'm like, at least I have some left. Let's show these off. Like, I'm excited. I'm going to smile until they all fall out. And then when they fall out, I'll still smile. And that's the thing. And that is resilience. It's like, come for me. Beat me up. Whatever you want to do. But I'm going to keep smiling. You're just going to keep coming back. That's how I am, too. I don't let any motherfucker put me down.

Yeah. And that's why when I found you, I was like, oh, I'm healed. First of all, you're so strong and you're so fucking funny. And I was like, that's, that's it. That's how I like was or want to be, you know, it's like that loud voice. So it's like you, you liberated me. You allowed, you brought me back. I

And that's friends, man. Like friends. I appreciate you so much. Um, I, but friendship is magical. And every time, you know, there's always a friend to be like, Hey, like, you know, we're all going through it. Like, that's why I surround myself with strong women because it's so healing. Oh yeah. Like I'm,

I hate to say it, but I'm, I just don't like dudes. Their energy sucks, you know? And I literally, my whole team is all female and it's like powerful. Just divine, you know, divine feminine energy. It's healing. We create life. Like we're powerful.

Yeah. You know, it's totally healing. So why don't you tell people where they can find you? Okay. Um, you can find me all across the internet as Nikki lipstick. Nikki lipstick.com is my website where I have my fashion and my makeup and then, you know, Instagram, all that jazz. It's all just Nikki lipstick. Yeah. I mean, she's a fucking, she's everywhere, man. So all you gotta do is just Google Nikki lipstick. So it was, I'm like, maybe not Google.

little bit but um I was like I have to make something more like because I definitely partied a lot and I was like always forgetting I'm so bad with names if it is not like not the same way I call everybody baby I literally because I'm like I don't remember your name I just call every seconds later it's calling baby gone yeah I'm like love you yeah but uh yeah so I was like have to make it

super where people remember it. So the dumb bitches can remember. Yeah, for sure. And, uh, and I love lipstick. Who doesn't love lipstick? Yeah, for sure. Yeah. And I did start as like makeup artist hairstylist. So it's like the, the original dream and the original work and the original art, um,

You know, now we're... That was just the basis for your freaking... That was the start. The little baby with eyeliner. Dude. She's here. Insane, right? They couldn't stop her. I'm so excited. You want me to open this up on you? Yes, please. Okay. Yeah, let me see. You brought me some makeup. I'm so stoked about this. Will you get this on my phone?

phone. Let me see. Look, and this is the OG right here. That's what you know. I know that you guys have seen this before because this has been her thing forever. Yeah, and I'm so excited. Like, the new factory, they actually, it was a guy from the original one, he said, hey, like,

We got these amazing machines that can really revolutionize, you know, what you're doing. Pretty much doing pretty much their Nikki lipstick machines. So they do what I was doing. The machines are able to do what I was doing. So now we have 10 Nikki. Is it like, uh, is it, what is it like direct to garment type things? Yeah. I honestly don't even know the math or science. I'm just like, these are magical. Yeah.

And I'm sorry. But anyways, he was an angel and he said, you know, like, let's do it. Let's bring it all back. And I said, rock on, motherfucker. Let's go. I love that. I work people just so I work so hard on my knees for that doll called back. And so we get well and then you appreciate you're like, oh, it's just a T-shirt. No, it's not like this is a life. Yeah, this is like this.

a war yeah you know we overcame and so we got it all back literally today i'm going there after this and i'm gonna make the doll cult shirts again i'm so excited dude crazy i can't even believe i'm like saying that dude i'm so excited for you and i'm so happy yeah and yeah i i am so please do looks you're so hot and it's for us dumb bitches like the storyline i'm gonna use this i'm gonna use this for my photo shoot this week the the blacks when you guys open this for me

like the color story it's like for us you know it's those slutty colors that we love you know I was like there is nothing there's nothing slutty out there I am trailerific okay and I love that about you eyeshadow I need green eyeshadow I need all the colors okay I need it all we wanted to you know we wanted that that porno look that I love it yeah just sex icon I feel like we don't have any fucking sex icons anymore we need to like bring sex

back. Yeah. I feel like it was getting too... Just the old like hot Hollywood... Yes, like that 90s porn star, just sexy. The Pam. The Pam. Pam. Jenna Jameson. Jenna Jameson. Love her. Shout out. I love Jenna. Jenna Jameson wore the Doll Cult shirt. She was one of the first...

People Jenna has always supported. She has always been down. I talked to her all the time. Well, let me, I DM her all the time and I'm like, I'm not going to give up. You're coming on the podcast. And she's always like, so sweet. And she's like, yeah, you know, whatever. But I would love to have Jenna on. Okay. Let's check this out. We're bringing sex back. Oh my God, dude, that pink.

the purple. It's like the hottest black, the glittery black. Look. Oh my God. I'm so excited, dude. This is beautiful. We're going to use this for my photo shoot this week. I have a huge photo shoot on Thursday. I'm really stoked about it. This is so cool, man. Thank you for bringing this. Of course. Thank you for having me.

Thank you for coming. Thank you for listening to my story. I could listen to you talk all day. You speak with so much emotion, and I love that about you because I'm a very passionate human too. So I definitely want to have you back on the podcast. Oh, my God. Thank you for literally liberating my voice. I've been...

sitting at my house like well maybe one day I'll get brave enough I love it and I trust you fully because just you're you're so amazing and like so strong I appreciate you we're I definitely want to have you come back on yeah we'll have a part two because yeah it's a long story yeah no we're gonna have we're gonna have you check back in numerous times I want to just keep bringing you on because you're such an inspiration to women man like dude you're you're strong I

you know, I can see the pain behind your eyes when you're talking of all the shit that you've fucking been through and just to sit here with a smile on your face and still try to just tell everybody to love and still be so sweet and just genuine and all your movements is just that speaks volumes. Thank you. Yeah. I love you. I love you. We're gonna,

We're going to hug really hard after this. I have a crush on her. We're going to, maybe we might make out too. We don't, we don't know what's going to happen after this. Well, thank you. Thank you for being here. And thank you guys so much for listening to another episode of dumb blonde. I will see you guys next week. Bye. Bye.