April, Founder & CEO of Make Them More
Writer, Makeup Artist & Beauty Coach

Hey, I’m April (Ril)!

*cue Moesha’s iconic diary music...*

Welcome to my little corner of the internet—
the Just Keepin’ It Ril blog—where beauty gets
RIL: raw, intentional, and lived.

Here, I write honestly about creativity, beauty, growth, setbacks, and the in-between moments that shape who we become—personally and professionally. I’m a Pro Makeup Artist + Beauty Coach, and you’ll get my whole truth—the glow-ups, the wins, and the messy middle—defining moments that built Make Them More™.

I’m finna shake the table and see who all is present!

Stay a while, share your thoughts, and don’t forget to send this to someone who’ll enjoy it too! Want posts before they hit socials? Sign up and get them straight from me.

🗣️ What the People Are Saying...

April, Founder & CEO of Make Them More
Writer, Makeup Artist & Beauty Coach

Hey, I’m April (Ril)!

*cue Moesha’s iconic diary music...*

Welcome to my little corner of the internet—
the Just Keepin’ It Ril blog—where beauty gets
RIL: raw, intentional, and lived.

Here, I write honestly about creativity, beauty, growth, setbacks, and the in-between moments that shape who we become—personally and professionally. I’m a Pro Makeup Artist + Beauty Coach, and you’ll get my whole truth—the glow-ups, the wins, and the messy middle—defining moments that built Make Them More™.

I’m finna shake the table and see who all is present!

Stay a while, share your thoughts, and don’t forget to send this to someone who’ll enjoy it too! Want posts before they hit socials? Sign up and get them straight from me.

🗣️ What the People Are Saying...

Before you browse the full blog archive, there’s a newly reserved seat waiting for you.

Welcome to The Velvet Row

The Velvet Row™ is the cinematic extension of Just Keepin’ It Ril™—where movies and shows get more than a rating and a polite little recap. I saved you a seat next to me in center row—I’ll be in K12, my favorite seat in the theater—so get comfortable and let’s talk movies. Once we’re seated, I make room for the characters, performances, themes, and moments that make me pause, rewind, rethink, or open my Notion app before the thoughts gets away from me. That little movie kiki can become a quick #RilsTomatoes take, a detailed visual review, or a longer read when even a couple of paragraphs simply won’t do. You won’t find film-school jargon or me pretending to love everything here—just honest reflections, personal connections, and the occasional well-earned side-eye.

READ.‍ ‍FEEL.‍ ‍FORWARD.‍ ‍REPEAT.

I try to release new blogs twice a month, but since I write from real-life experiences, sometimes they will show up fashionably late.

The Ril Rundown

Four Times Down the Same Track: An Ode to Second Chances

Four Times Down the Same Track: An Ode to Second Chances

What do movie nights, makeup brushes, and motorsports have in common? Me. 😭 This post ties it all together—legacy, healing, Hollywood soundtracks, and hustle. An ode to second chances disguised as a spoiler-heavy breakdown of F1: The Movie. 🎥 🏎️ 💨

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Six Moons Later: The Movie That Wouldn’t Let Me Go

Six Moons Later: The Movie That Wouldn’t Let Me Go

WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE TO WITNESS HISTORY WRITE ITSELF!!!! 6 watches, 3 states, 1 film that cracked me open. 🎥 Enter my Sinners Diaries—where music, memory, and meaning collide. With acknowledgements from James Blake and the Sinner’s Instagram. What a true journey I didn’t see coming. 🖤

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Belonging Is the Very Best Thing There Is: Beauty, Anime, and a Little In Between

Belonging Is the Very Best Thing There Is: Beauty, Anime, and a Little In Between

Nine years of artistry—triumphs, tears, and some between. When you're searching for belonging, the universe whispers answers in unexpected places. Sometimes it takes an anime show to illuminate what your soul already knows. The journey continues. ✨🎭🌌

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