Ep.111: Never Let Them See You Sweat ft. Maya Allen, Marie Claire

After eight years of working in beauty editorial, Maya Allen has become one of THE coolest girls in the industry. But that hasn’t been without tons of hard work. On this episode of Naked Beauty, Marie Claire’s Digital Beauty Editor not only broke down her extensive skincare routine, but her continuous journey to dominating the beauty sphere as well. Tune in for an incredible discussion on travel, black-women's influence on beauty & so much more!

• VIBES: Byredo Black Saffron (Fragrance/Candle), Fredric Malle, Krigler, Tom Ford Lavender Extreme, Chloe Nomade, Aerin Vanilla

• SKIN: iS Clinical Cleansing Gel Renée Rouleau AHA/BHA Cleanser,Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Acid Serum, iS Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum, Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C, Dr.Chaneve Jeanniton Episode Epi.Logic Founder, Hanahana Beauty Shea Butter, Epara Night Balm, Buttah Shea Butter, Bite Beauty Lip Scrub, Laneige Lip Mask

• MAKEUP:Mented Cosmetics, The Lip Bar, AJ Crimson Beauty,Anastasia Brow Gel, Inglot 447

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Ep. 110: r/SkincareAddiction ft. Rio Viera-Newton

Looking for a new holy grail skincare product? Rio Viera-Newton has got your back. After years of looking for a solution to her dry skin and cystic acne, Viera-Newton was able to craft what many of us beauty junkies now just call “the Google doc”. Filled with affordable and effective products, Viera-Newton’s guide to great skin, and her continuous beauty editorial work at The Strategist is truly changing the game. Tune in to hear us chat about Korean beauty, sustainability, and so much more! 

• SKINCARE: r/SkincareAddiction, Wellness Mama, oo35mm, Rio’s Google Doc, Dr. Loretta Eye Gel, COSRX Hyaluronic Acid, Nécessaire Lotion, Purito Sunscreen, Then I Met You, Mediheal Sheet Mask MAKEUP: Kosas Face Oil, Lash Slick, Tower 28 Balm, Glossier Haloscope, ColourPop Blur Lux

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Ep. 109: Real Life #RelationshipGoals ft Hannah Bronfman Fallis & Brendan Fallis

Hannah Bronfman is back for her THIRD Naked Beauty interview and this time around, she and her husband Brendan Fallis stopped by to share their love story with me. Get ready for all the feels because they are truly #relationshipgoals. They discuss their experience as DJs, influencers, and entrepreneurs. But we didn’t stop there. For the love of all things beauty, we dove into the couple’s favorite products, and even put Brendan’s skincare knowledge to the test! From LED treatments to frownie patches, Hannah and Brendan kept it real, and made this episode of Naked Beauty one of the most memorable yet.

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: 

• HANNAH: @nailsbymei, Lashify, Skin Gym Cupping Set, Sarah Chapman Facialift, QuasarMD Red LED, Skin INC Triple LED, Skin Gym High Frequency Wand, Forward Space, NYPilates, Kira Stokes, U Beauty Resurfacing Serum,@studiobykimhoffmandavis

• BRENDAN: Herbivore Facial Oil, Frownies, S10 Gym, Jaxon Lane Bro Mask 

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Ep. 108: Braids at the Met Gala Ft Nana Agyemang of EveryStylishGirl

If you haven’t heard of Nana Agyemang yet, prepare to be blessed. Over the past four years, this powerhouse has taken on the world of beauty and fashion editorial like no other! She’s reported for publications like the NYTimes, BBC, Elle & Refinery29. Today, Nana not only works as a social media editor for NY Mag's The Cut, but also runs her own media platform called EveryStylishGirl, specifically catered to young women of color. Growing up as a first generation Ghanaian-American in Ohio, Nana often felt like an outsider. But that didn’t stop her. After joining yearbook club, Agyemang realized that media was the outlet she needed to express both the beauty and struggle of being a young black girl. From there, her editorial empire was born and continues to move the industry forward. Tune in to hear us chat about her career highlights, finding the best protective styles, and the magic of brown lip liner! 

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• SKIN: Dr. Sturm Darker Skin Tone Line & Clarifying Line, Aztec Clay, Dr. Elena Jones, Dr. Eva Kerby, ZitSticka, Starface, Go-To Fancy Face MAKEUP: Charlotte Tilbury (Foxy Brown), NYX Lip Liner, Vanessa Gyimah, MAC Brow Pencil, MAC NW48 Foundation HAIR: Afful Crown Wigs, Got2b Glue, HeatFree Hair Clip-Ins, The Hair Artiste

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Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple  Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Follow Nana: @itsreallynana & @everystylishgirl Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard 

Ep. 107: [Leftovers] Motherhood & Creating Life ft Julee Wilson, Global Beauty Director Essence

“I thought I was a feminist before. You can’t tell me sh*t about women now. We bring whole entire lives into this world” my guest Julee Wilson on the experience of childbirth. 

Join Julee, Global Beauty Director of Essence, and I on this leftover’s edition of Naked Beauty as we talk about her experience of being a Mother. It’s something I feel we don’t talk about enough so I had so many questions and Julee answered them all. We talk:

• Going from life as an athlete to being a Mom. 

• Julee’s experience with first trimester morning sickness, the energy she gained in the second trimester and what it’s like to grow a human being inside of you. 

• A cup size increase can be expected but also, your feet may swell (who knew?)

• Her husband being in the room during labor, the ‘husband stitch’, lactating & how she makes time for herself as a busy working Mom

Enjoy, thanks for all the support and subscribe to the show if you’re not subscribed & take the time to rate the show if you love it! 

Links To Resources Mentioned:

Listen to my original interview with Julee Wilson, (a Naked Beauty Fave) and her work as Beauty Director of Essence Listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/naked-beauty/id1131628553?i=1000451741853

Or here https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Kx3XTeC5jnyjBOEnqslET?si=xV0Fon9GSTiiJt_7BQd-oA

Listen to the episode with A-Lan Holt on Natural Childbirth here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naked-beauty-podcast/id1131628553?mt=2#episodeGuid=9e48b232-765e-44da-95df-7be9cedf4414

Ep. 106: Mud Masks, Bridal Makeup, and Ethical Skincare Ft Lesley Thornton

Lesley Thornton’s dedication to beauty is truly next level. As a young girl, she was obsessed with making mud masks in her grandmother’s garden, checking out beauty products in LA’s Koreatown, and doing her girlfriends’ makeup for prom. For Thornton, beauty has always been, and continues to be about being both mindful and creative. And so, after working as a beauty director at Estée Lauder, and an on-air beauty expert for TLC, she decided to step out on her own. From there, Klur- a clean, ethical, and inclusive brand- was born. On this episode, I took the time to ask Lesley about ALL of her insider hacks. From makeup application to acne treatments, we’ve got the best tips and tricks for beauty, and I can’t wait for you to hear them! 

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• DIY Sugar Body Scrub, Klur Skin Soil, MAC Face & Body Foundation, Caudalie Grape Water Mist, Laura Mercier Setting Powder, Klur Gentle Matter, Klur Elements of Comfort, Klur Stellar Restoration

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Ep. 105: Jade Rolling, Manifesting & Community Ft Satchel Lee

A creative career felt pretty inevitable for Satchel. As the daughter of producer Tonya Lewis Lee and director Spike Lee, Satchel has always had a great appreciation for storytelling but she's already carving out a distinct voice of her own. And growing up in New York, there were always plenty of stories to tell. In high school, Satchel first found her creative community in an affinity group for queer kids called “The Network.” Then, as a film student at NYU, she went on to establish a black artist collective known as “Chromatic.” Today, Lee has teamed up with childhood friend Caroline D’Arcy Gorman to establish DRØME, a magazine “for those who dare”. With exclusive interviews from artists like Billie Eilish, Amandla Stenberg, and Ashton Sanders, DRØME is well on it’s way to becoming THE alternative magazine for Gen-Z. On this episode of Naked Beauty, Satchel and I talk beauty politics, intersectional feminism, dating apps, and so much more!

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• Naturopathica Manuka Cleansing Balm, DE Slaai Cleansing Balm, Microfiber Towels, Alpyne Beauty Cleanser, Thayer’s Witch Hazel Pads, Fenty Concealer, Glossier Concealer, MAC Bronzer, Glossier Cloud Paint, Maguette African Hair Braiding, Easy (S2E7- Lady Cha Cha), Glossier Boy Brow, Shiffa Jade Roller, Banana Skirt Fitness, Santal 33 Body Lotion, L’Occitane Shea Butter Body Cream, Glossier Balm Dotcom

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Ep. 104: Straight Stuntin' Ft Mandii B of Whorible Decisions

Mandii B, co-host of the Whorible Decisions podcast, is anything but predictable. Growing up, she was the girl who could shoot hoops, dress up, and kill it in her AP classes. By the time she was 18, she had entered the world of urban modelling, which began a long and ongoing journey to not just accepting her body but truly celebrating it. Mandii and I talk about how she’s coping with all of her recent success (and anxiety), being over-sexualized at a young age, her relationships and tapping into confidence, growing up mixed race, her VSG weight-loss surgery, baby hairs, half-wigs, fragrance & so much more. This is an episode you won’t forget anytime soon and please note the discussion is NSFW so enjoy this with earbuds in!  

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Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• FACE: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz, It Cosmetics CC+ Cream, Fenty Lipgloss, Clean & Clear Grapefruit Cleanser, Clean & Clean Moisturizer, Kiehl’s Moisturizer

• FRAGRANCE: Bond NYC, Gucci Flora, YSL Black Opium, Margiela Replica Jazz Club, Chanel Chance

Ep. 103: Fighting for Our Dreams Ft Diarrha N'Daiye

My guest Diarrha and I are looking back at our personal highlights from the past year. If you've ever been curious about building your own brand and fundraising, you'll love hearing the BTS as Diarrha breaks down the process of developing her line Ami Cole. We discuss the unexpected PR response from our first episode together (wow), meeting Pat McGrath (*DREAM GUEST, pray for me*), my iHeart Podcast Award nomination & more. Let's keep this same positive energy and go after our dreams in 2020!

Listen to Diarrha’s first interview on Naked Beauty from back in June, the one that really opened my eyes to the beauty industry here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/breaking-down-beauty-industry-melanated-skin-product/id1131628553?i=1000442518835 or listen on Spotify //Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet // Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple  Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet! Follow Diarrha: @diarrhaxo & @byamicole Follow me www.instagram.com/brookedevard/

Ep. 102: Glass Skin, Product Flops & OMG Moments: A Year In Review Ft Diarrha N’Diaye

I don’t know if you all are ready for this episode because we went in! Beauty Highs, Beauty Lows: a year in review with Diarrha N’Diaye. Diarrha (formerly at Glossier, L’Oreal & now developing her own line) came back to Naked Beauty to reflect on 2019’s beauty moments with me. We review the most iconic new products, best moments for the beauty culture and the SMH product launches that didn’t do it for us. Listen to hear us discuss: Jackie Aina x Naomi Campbell, Euphoria, Pat McGrath Foundation,the new Fenty products, Caudelie, Beauty Industry Bullying, the Tom Ford Skincare launch, Lady Gaga’s Haus Laboratories,Lizzo & more. We are spilling ALL of the tea. And trust, it’s piping hot. 

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Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple  Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet! Follow Diarrha: @diarrhaxo & @byamicole Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard 

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• BEAUTY: Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow Highlighter, Caudalie Essence, Fenty Hydrating Foundation, Pat Mcgrath Foundation, Pat McGrath Mascara

• POP CULTURE:, Naomi & Jackie Aina, Lizzo, #EuphoriaMakeUp, Broken (Netflix), Motivation (Normani), Rihanna Slow Mo Video, Beyonce’s Homecoming (Netflix),Black Lady Sketch Show: No Makeup,Estée Laundry

Ep. 101: Logical Skincare, Fillers & MicroInfusions ft. Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton of Epi.Logic

“Cosmetics should be a choice not a necessity.” - my guest Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton, a firm believer in putting your skin first. For Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton, taking care of people’s skin and face is a passion - one that’s manifested in the creation of her skincare line: Epi.Logic and her career as a board certified oculofacial plastic surgeon. She quickly fell in love with the idea of “working with clients to rejuvenate and refine their appearance, while staying true to their natural character”– an ethos she stands by at her practice Brooklyn Face & Eye. I wanted to know EVERYTHING about how she created this game-changing skincare line & how we should be thinking about fillers, botox, getting the best skin of our life. Listen to hear us discuss:

• Eye creams and what you can really expect 

• The benefits of vitamin C, vitamin A, CoQ10, Retinol and Glycolic acid and which order skincare should be applied for maximum results 

• How to know if you’re a candidate for botox & how to approach finding the right doctor

• Fillers, lasers, microinfusions, peels, microneedling & every non-invasive beautyifying treatment you may have questions on

This is a must-listen for the skincare obsessed or anyone curious about how to achieve a maximum glow up! 

**** Use code NAKED at checkout for 10% off of your Epi.Logic order (I’m in love with my Vitamin C Serum, Even Balance & Master Plan Serum)****

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• EPI.LOGIC: Master Plan Serum, Eye Contact Eye Cream, Total Package Moisturizer, Micro-infusions (Byrdie), Rosehip Cleanser, Glycolic Cleanser, Retinol + AHA Overnight Serum, Vitamin C + Multivitamin Serum, Even Balance CoQ10 FACE: EltaMD Tinted SPF 40, Supergoop!Sunscreen, Blackgirl Sunscreen, Clear + Brilliant

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Ep. 100: When Do You Feel Most Beautiful?

For the 100th episode of Naked Beauty, I decided to look back and share a compilation of answers to my favorite question: When do you feel most beautiful?. From glamming it up to sweating it out, from meditating to having a good, long cry, my guests have taught me one thing: beauty is deeply personal. As we head into a new decade, I would love if you Naked Beauty listeners, could take the time to ask yourself this question and to share your answers with me in 2020. So please, sit back tune in, and reflect.  

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Ep. 99: Easy & Effective Natural Beauty Hacks

This week’s solo minisode is all about making your beauty routine more natural! After beginning my natural hair journey years ago, I realized that natural, non-toxic beauty from plant-based sources was completely slept on. Now, after years of blending ingredients in my kitchen, I can confidently say that I’ve got a handle on DIY beauty and want to share some easy tips with you all. So please- tune in for three basic natural beauty tips that will help you to save time, money, and the environment!

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• Eye makeup remover: Grapeseed oil, Jojoba oil, Olive oil

• Oil Cleansing:Oily skin: 2 parts castor oil + 1 part carrier oil - Normal skin: 1 part castor oil + 1 part carrier oil- Dry skin: 1 part castor oil + 2 part carrier oil (avocado seed oil, pumpkin seed oil)

• Face Masks: full-fat yogurt (greek or goat’s milk), raw honey, manuka honey, turmeric

• Hair Masks: banana (pureed), apple cider vinegar (diluted with water + lavender essential oil) 

• Carrier Oils: avocado seed oil, jojoba oil, apricot kernel oil

• Body Scrub: white sugar + carrier oil (sweet almond, apricot kernel, avocado seed) + essential oil (lemon, grapefruit, lavender, frankincense, bergamot)+ whipped shea butter 

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Ep. 98: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself ft. Danielle Prescod

On this week’s episode of Naked Beauty, BET’s Style Director Danielle Prescod is back for a deeply personal and honest conversation about body image, IVF treatment, mental health, and finding what makes you happy. With a career in fashion and beauty editorial, Prescod’s life has often been filled with black tie events and fabulous launch parties. However, over the past year or so, Prescod has made a point to look inward and to establish strong mental health habits. Listen to hear us talk about:

• Ghosting Therapists

• The choice to go on medication

• IVF Weight Gain & how it impacts her self-esteem

• Body Image

• Meditation Apps

• Canyon Ranch/Depression, Anxiety, and Living in the Present Moment 

• Her beauty, skincare and fragrance faves

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• FACE: Barbara Sturm Sun Drops, Blink Brow Bar London, Pat Mcgrath Lip Balm FRAGRANCE: Christian Louboutin, Tom Ford White Patchouli, Carven HAIR: The Hair Artiste, SheaMoisture, Pattern Beauty Shower Brush, DevaCurl Pre-Poo

• BODY: Shape House, Buf-Puf Body Sponge, Neutrogena Body Clear Wash, Rodin Body Oil, SheaMoisture Lavender LotionRESOURCES: A New Earth (Eckhart Tolle), (Thich Nhat Hahn), Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, Happy Not Perfect

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Ep. 97: Best Beauty Buys Under $100

With Black Friday & Cyber Monday fast approaching, a Naked Beauty shopping guide is in order! On this episode, I will be discussing both the do’s and the don’ts of holiday beauty shopping.Whether you’re looking for hand cream or a hair mask, whether you’re shopping for loved ones or for yourself, I’ve got you covered with a list of the best beauty buys under $100. So sit back, listen, and luxuriate. 

*Also, feel free to send me your beauty questions nakedbeautypodcast@gmail.com*

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• SKINCARE: Byredo Bal D’Adfrique Hand Cream, Tata Harper Facial Mist, Josh Rosebrook Facial Spray, Evian Facial Spray, Aztec Indian Healing Clay, Origins Charcoal Mask, Mount Lai Gua Sha, Shisiedo Cotton Pads, Chanel Cotton Pads, Mountain Rose Herbs

• HAIR: Oribe Deep Conditioner, Loza Tam Satin Lined Turbans

• BODY: Flamingo Shave Kit, Patrick Ta Body Oil, Herbivore Botanicals Body Oil, DK Cashmere Mist Deodorant

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Ep. 96: You Can’t Flex On Me Luv, I’m Proud of You ft. Kimberly Drew

Over the past 7 years, writer and curator Kimberly Drew has unabashedly made a name for herself within the world of art and fashion. She’s already interviewed icons like Lupita Nyong'o, and Tina Lawson. She’s served bold looks on the runways of Chromat, and Collina Strada. Looking back on her career, Drew notes that “if I had come in with less love [for art], I wouldn’t have been as successful.” 

That love first began in her hometown of Orange, New Jersey- a community that Kimberly describes as “culturally rich”. It then carried her to Smith College, where she studied African American Studies and Art History. Finally, it brought her to THE Thelma Golden (AKA “Beyonce of the art world”) at the Studio Museum in Harlem. From there, Drew went on to create the extremely successful Tumblr blog, Black Contemporary Art, which is solely dedicated to highlighting black artists and landed a dream role managing social for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, before going out to do her own thing full-time. Listen to this episode, and you’ll realize why the witty and enlightened Ms.Drew is adored by so many.  

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• SKINCARE: Rescue Spa, Biologique Recherche Lotion P50, Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner, Life Wellness Center, Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant

• BODY: Salt Spray Body Butter, NOK Revival

• RESOURCES: iHeart Podcast Nominations! @thelmagolden, @switttch, @lpeopleswagner, @naomishimada, @tahairy

Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard 

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Follow Kimberly: @museummammy & @blackcontemporaryart

Check out her book: This Is What I Know About Art

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Ep. 95: Beauty & Gender Expression ft Mandy Harris Williams [Leftovers]

Femmes, tops, bottoms & gender presentation — learned so much from this few minutes of convo with the ever-fascinating artist & thinker, Mandy Harris Williams. We also get into the preoccupation with body & weight & wonder what it’s like to be freed from the thought.

You absolutely must listen to our full interview 'Deconstructing the Ideal Black Female' if you haven’t. And if you have, listen again (there are layers to the convo). Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deconstructing-ideal-black-female-ft-mandy-harris-williams/id1131628553?i=1000449095067

or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EP1L3f55Rm2nGXXVXgS7R

Back Monday with a full interview!

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Ep. 94: Grown Women Talk ft Angela Yee

This episode was surreal for me because I’ve listened to Angela Yee on the radio for over a decade. When it comes to representing hip hop and the culture, Yee has been, and continues to be one of the best radio hosts in the game. Growing up, Yee was a self-proclaimed “terror” who loved to be “out with her girls” but talking to people and giving advice was something that came naturally to her. After graduating from Wesleyan University with an English degree, Yee brought that talent to Eminem’s Shade 45 radio station. Within a few years, she landed her own morning show and in 2010 she became a part of The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM, a show that has facilitated some of the best conversations around music and pop culture of all time. 

When Yee isn’t with her hosts Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy, she is hosting her own podcast, Lip Service, investing in real estate running her juice bar, & more. We talk about making time for yourself, running, juicing, how to have self-confidence & so much more. Thank you Angela for sharing your story with me. 

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• SKIN: Haven Spa, D’Mai Urban Spa, Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator, Skinceuticals Phloretin CF Serum, Creme de La Mer MAKEUP:@facebysandradene, Nars Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30, Mac Prep + Prime BB Balm SPF 35, Chanel Eyebrow Pencil, Nars Brow Perfector, Benefit Brow Kit, Pat McGrath Mothership, Bobbi Brown Concealer, Nars Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil, Nars Night Porter Eyeliner, Laneige Lip Mask, The Lash Gallery

• RESOURCES: Juices for Life, Drink Fresh Juice

Follow Angela on IG: @angelayee Listen to: @breakfastclubam & @aylipservice

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Ep. 93: A Mississippi Beauty Queen & PR Boss ft. Savannah Engel

If there’s one thing that PR queen Savannah Engel has mastered, it’s the art of conversation. “Throw me into a room with 300 people I don’t know,” Engel says, “give me two hours, and I will know every single person there, and be their best friend.” 

You might argue that the key to such confidence lies in Savannah’s undeniable Southern charm. 

Her roots in the Mississippi Delta, combined with her mother’s fashionable influence made for a keen eye and impeccable communication skills. That being said, fashion PR wasn’t always the plan. In fact, while studying at Southern Methodist University (SMU), Engel had a deep passion for refugee studies and legal work. It wasn’t until she landed an internship in New York with Michael Kors that everything changed. From there, Engel went on to work for Barney’s and First Access Entertainment. Then, in 2017, she finally founded her own firm, Savannah Engel PR. In a matter of only two years, Engel has taken on clients such as Markarian, Marlo Laz, Cult Gaia, Diesel, Missoni, and many more. All in all, she’s a boss, and she’s a force to be reckoned with. 

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• SKIN: Dr. Laura Palmisano/@dermduo, Cane + Austin, Skinbetter Science Alto Defense Serum, Tazorac Retinol Gel, Bling Lash

• HAIR: Hairstory, Jorge Luis

• MAKEUP: Skincolor de La Mer, Charlotte Tilbury

• BODY: Ebenezer Eyelash Extension, Dr. Ryan Neinstein (EMsculpt)

• ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: @daddyengel, MNDFL (meditation center), The Daily: "When #MeToo Went on Trial", 51 First Dates: 23- HOTATION

Follow Savannah on IG: @savannah_engel. Follow Savannah Engel PR on IG: @savannahengelpr.

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Ep. 92: Part of Something Way Bigger ft. Akili King

If you’re wondering what the new guard of beauty editorial looks like, look no further than Akili King. The 24-year old Chicago native and NYU Gallatin graduate has published a book of her own poems (titled AWAKENING), and worked for brands like The FADER, Milk Makeup, and Fashion Fair. All that being said, her current position as the Beauty Editorial Assistant at Vogue is “still pretty surreal” because, how could it not be?! Between making a name for herself within the beauty industry, modelling, DJ-ing, and practicing yoga, Akili is undoubtedly one to watch.

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: 

• HAIR: Soultanicals Fro Despair, Rahua Cream Wax, DevaCurl Supercurl Coconut Curl Styler, Oribe Moisture & Control Line, Pattern Beauty Hydration Shampoo, Pattern Beauty Heavy Conditioner

• MAKEUP: Boy De Chanel Eyebrow Pencil, Sappho Essential Foundation, Milk Makeup High Volume Kush Mascara 

• SKINCARE: Klur Face Mask, Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator, Epara Skincare, Caudalie Facial, Heyday Facials, Dermasaa (Samantha Mims) Facials, Silk Eye Mask, Gel Eye Mask, 

• RESOURCES: Naked Beauty Amazon Store, AWAKENING, Michelle Phan (The Cut), AndreasChoice Drome, Kirby Jean-Raymond (Medium), @v93oo

Follow Akili on IG: @akili_ Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet 

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