Ep. 309: Country Glamour & Creating Yourself ft. Tanner Adell, Singer & Songwriter
“At the top of the list of what you need to know about Tanner Adell is she is glam country, it's definitely a defining feature for me.”
For our second episode together, Sir John and I sat down with someone we feel is truly blazing her own trail and looking incredible doing it: Tanner Adell. This year alone she's walked her first red carpet, presented an award at the CMT’s, and had her first-ever televised performance - not to mention being on a Beyonce album. During our conversation, Tanner talked to Sir John and I about how a foundation of self-possession has poised her to meet these incredible milestones with confidence and grace. Tanner shared that learning to sew her own church clothes, spending time in her grandmother’s craft closet, and honing in on her supporters have shaped her approach to artistry. Thank you to Sunglass Hut and Acast Creative for making this conversation possible!
Tune in as we discuss:
How being raised in a traditional religious environment sharpened her creative skills
Her CMT look and how it nodded to her heritage, tradition, and possibilities for the future
What she believes separates talented and creative artists from one another
Which tools she uses to protect her voice
What her ideal night in Nashville looks and feels like
Products Mentioned:
Youth To The People Yerba Mate Resurfacing Energy Facial
Youth To The People Kale Superfood Face Cleanser
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Ep. 308: Beauty on Her Terms ft. Jenna Lyons, Founder of Loveseen
Tune in for a LIVE conversation with the one and only Jenna Lyons. From her trendsetting tenure at J. Crew to her candid conversations about her relationship to beauty on Real Housewives of New York Jenna’s authenticity is undeniable. During our conversation, we discussed her commitment to fostering diversity in the fashion industry and what she’s learned about herself since founding Loveseen. We also talked about how she prepared for the high level of scrutiny housewives face, successful queer representation in the media, and interesting generational differences in the workplace. Thank you to @prose for partnering with Naked Beauty to facilitate this incredible conversation.
Tune in as we discuss:
How she fought to include diverse models in J. Crew shoots
Why she is still not interested in getting a computer
Tangible ways to foster equity among your diverse staff
The significance of lesbian representation in reality television
Why beauty and fashion are tools for self-empowerment
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Ep. 307: Bottling Memories, Ethical Fragrance, and Creating Scents for Connection ft.Maya Njie, Owner of Maya Njie Perfumes
After spending the past year developing my own fragrance, I’ve become obsessed with learning more about the process of developing fragrance. Maya Njie, an artist and self-taught perfumer, was the perfect person to dive deep on fragrance with. During our conversation Maya and I explored the scent composition of some of her top perfumes while discussing how significant her family history has been in building her business. We also talked about the unique experience of trying to capture feelings and translate them into scents that can be experienced by people internationally, the nuances of building an ethical business, and the surreal feeling of being sold in Liberty London.
Tune in as we discuss:
How she incorporates family photos and color palettes into each perfume
Why synthetic fragrances may be safer options for our bodies and environments
What kinds of mentorship and support small brands need to thrive
Why fragrance is often hard to break into
Why spending time with a fragrance is the best way to learn if it is truly for you
Perfumes Mentioned:
Maya Njie Nordic Cedar Perfume
We Are Deya Fragrances (by Ezra Lloyd)
Caudalie Beauty Elixir Hydrating Face Mist
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Ep. 306: Haircare is for Dads, Too ft. Charlotte Mensah, Owner of Hair Lounge
While speaking with Charlotte Mensah, she shared her expertise in caring for Afro-textured hair, with products, tools, and styling recommendations. Charlotte also revealed how significant it was for her to grow up surrounded by family, having her hair done and styling it for others. Our conversation illuminated her decision to develop the Curl Power Workshop, an annual haircare and hairstyling event where adults learn to care for the Afro-textured hair of the children they love. For the second year, the workshop focuses on teaching fathers and grandfathers the skills they need to master hair care.
Tune in as we discuss:
The workshop’s origins as support for biracial parents
How important it is that children see one another and the similarities in their hair
Her hopes that his workshop takes the onus off moms to have to do it all
Why patience is the most important tool in children’s hair styling
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Ep. 305: Beauty from Accra to London ft. Charlotte Mensah, Owner of Hair Lounge
Charlotte Mensah, the first Black woman inducted into the British Hairdressing Hall of Fame, once turned her kitchen into a laboratory to develop products for her clients. Raised in her grandparent's Ghanian compound, Charlotte was exposed to her grandmother’s boundless creativity and her grandfather’s corporate acumen. Unsurprisingly, she harnessed their wisdom and built an award-winning career in beauty that spans decades. In our conversation, Charlotte talked about her path to opening Hair Lounge, London’s premier afro texture-focused salon since 1999. From defending herself against racist bullies to using hair styling to grieve the loss of her mother, Charlotte’s incredible journey revealed that for her, hair was never just about beautification.
Tune in as we discuss:
Her favorite Ghanian beauty practices and tools
How two decades of consistency have given her envious hair and skin
The fundamentals of healthy hair and why it all starts with the scalp
Hair threading as a practice that illuminates West African traditions
Why embracing our natural edges is imperative to our overall hair health
Products Mentioned:
Chantecaille Rice and Geranium Foaming Cleanser
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Ep. 304: Beauty Rant/Beauty Rave: A Hot Take on Luxury Skincare & Reluctant Erewhon Praise
Another edition of beauty rant and beauty rave, including a hot take about luxury skincare and my recently acquired membership to LA's Erewhon and why I was so reluctant to join the cult of this hyped upscale grocer. Tune in to hear my thoughts on:
How clinical research and development separates luxury brands from competitors
The question of whether or not a product is 'worth it'
What a consistent skincare routine can do to transform your skin
Why Erewhon Goes beyond a grocery store and becomes an experience
Affordable productions mentioned: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid, The Ordinary Glycolic Acid, Aveeno Foaming Cleanser, The Ordinary Seabuckthorn Oil, Inkey List Balm Cleanser, Paula's Choice Vitamin C (serum, cream), La Roche Posay Cream Cleanser, Paula's Choice SPF 50, La Roche Posay Cicaplast, La Roche Posay Dark Spot Corrector
Luxury Skincare I love: Vintner's Daughter Cleanser, May Lindstrom Blue Cocoon, Retrouve Eye Concentrate, Shiseido Benefiance Eye Cream
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Ep. 303: Debunking Beauty Myths + Finding the Perfect SPF ft. Charlotte Palermino of Dieux Skincare
Tune in for a rerun of one of my favorite Naked Beauty episodes with Charlotte Palermino, co-founder of Dieux Skin and self-proclaimed skincare fairy godmother. This episode was all about unpacking and debunking ALL of the beauty rules that so many of us subscribe to. From daily exfoliation, to DIY skincare, to beauty regulations, there’s a lot to get into!
Link to Products Mentioned: Ep.29: Esme Brown, Chemist Confessions Balm Voyage, SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3, CeraVe Retinol, BeautyStat Vitamin C, L’Oreal Revitalift Vitamin C, hanahana beauty Exfoliating Body Bar, CVS Clear Zinc SPF 50, Dr. Loretta Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 40, Blue Lizard Mineral Sunscreen
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Ep. 302: Debriefing Our Conversation with Ms. Tina Knowles
We need to process together! Last week, we all heard the iconic Ms. Tina Knowles bless the Naked Beauty podcast with her wisdom, wit, life, and beauty knowledge. On this episode, Sir John and I sit back and unpack our takeaways from that intimate conversation. Tune in to hear all of the behind-the-scenes details, what resonated with us most, how Ms. Tina inspires both of us, and how it felt to interview such a pioneer for the culture.
Tune in to our recap as we discuss:
What Ms. Tina taught us about the value of hands-on experience
Why a no gossiping rule ensures the sanctity of beauty spaces
How much of a role “hunger” and joy play in career advancement
What it was about building confidence that drew Sir John to the beauty business
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Ep. 301: How Ms. Tina Knowles Shapes Generational Beauty and Legacy
Ms. Tina has been infusing bold and beautiful Texas style into global pop culture for decades. Sir John and I talked to Ms. Tina about her successful career as a stylist, her beauty regimen, building Cécred, and the significance of early exposure to images of Black beauty and power. We learned how she carries her mother's lessons about honoring creativity in yourself and your children. She told us about how her decision to enter beauty school in her 30s led her to build Headliners, a successful salon that cultivated beauty in Houston’s most powerful women. Of course, we discussed how her lifelong journey to merge her interest in the aesthetics and science of haircare inspired Cécred.
Tune in as we discuss:
Why she believes that caring for Black hair is a revolutionary act of love
The rodeo’s influence on her family’s life through generations
Advice to younger stylists about building strong relationships with their clients
The beauty icons that inspired her early sense of style and beauty
The successes and challenges her team encountered while developing Cécred
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Ep. 300: Behind The Curtain of the Met Gala ft. Chloe Malle, Nikki Nelms, Jawara Wauchope, Kristie Dash, and Sir John
It is almost time for the most iconic Monday of the year, the Met Gala. This week I spoke with several talented people in the beauty industry about their Met Gala prep, red carpet predictions, and what happens behind the scenes to make the magical event happen. Master hairstylists Nikki Nelms and Jawara Wauchope gave insight into how they build trust with clients like Janelle Monae, Solange, and Paloma Elsesser to create iconic looks. Chloe Malle and Kristie Dash discussed how social media has reshaped our access to the event and the celebrities who attend. Sir John and I talked about the harmony that talent and their glam teams must have to “build worlds.” Stay tuned until the end for a special announcement about an exciting creative partnership that I’m sure the Naked Beauty community will love.
Tune in to learn about how:
Chloe Malle manages Vogue.com’s global network of information in the weeks leading up to the event
Nikki Nelms’ intuition-led approach to Met Gala hair creates a bridge between talent and designer
Jawara Wauchope leans into the drama of the event to push his creative boundaries
Kristie Dash’s role at Meta helps keep us informed and engaged with our favorite beauty industry heavyweights
Sir John has learned why you can only take risks with the best talent
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Ep. 299: Cyndia Harvey Lets Intuition Lead
Cyndia Harvey is the force behind some of the most iconic hairstyles in luxury runway and editorial campaigns. From lace baby hair at Mugler to screen-filling curls for Jacquemus, Cyndia takes creative risks because she knows that trusting the process always leads to success. During our conversation, Cyndia talked about cultivating this radical sense of self and trust by giving herself exactly what she needs. Whether it be a silent retreat at a secluded monastery or an escape from a turbulent home life, Cyndia has let her intuition lead her toward challenges and peace.
Tune in as we discuss:
How attending beauty school at 16 years old saved her life
Behind-the-scenes moments from some of her “Greatest Hair Hits”
Making peace with the many ways motherhood changed her life and career
The vision for This Hair of Mine, her scalp-focused hair company
How her community of friends are supporting her journey as a single mother
HAIR: This Hair of Mine Serum, Dizziak Shampoo
FACE: Weleda Skin Food, Eadem Moisturizer, Black Girl Sunscreen, Dr. Jart Cream, Unseen Sunscreen, Lotion P50, Humanrace Humidifying Cream, Klur Gentle Matter Cleanser, Drunk Elephant C-Firma
MAKEUP: Mac Eyebrow Styler, Ami Cole Skin Tint
FRAGRANCE: Ormaie
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Ep. 298: Tarek Ali on Transforming Trauma into Empowerment as a Life Coach
Tarek Ali is no stranger to sharing his healing and trauma with the world. Tarek has been creating content online for over a decade as a YouTuber, advocate, author, writer, and healer. In a radically vulnerable approach to engaging online, Tarek’s audience has journeyed with him as he healed relationships with others and himself. This week we sat down to discuss how his initial goal of being seen, heard, and loved online blossomed into a career of healing and artistic expression.
Tune in to learn what Tarek thinks about:
Building creative trust in the elasticity of our ideas
Why normalizing conversations about sex is good for public health
How “cancellation” helped him confront unconscious biases
Balancing privacy and transparency as a very public online figure
How early traumatic experiences impacted his relationship with his body
Taking a preventative approach to skincare and wellness
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Ep. 297: Finding Your North Star in Beauty & Business ft. Kendra Bracken-Ferguson
Kendra Bracken-Ferguson knows that Black beauty brands and their founders need capital and community to circumvent systemic racism at the heart of venture capital funding. As the Founder and CEO of Braintrust Founders Studio Kendra uses her experience identifying talent and innovation to provide companies the support they require to succeed. In this episode, Karen and I explore how her legacy of building digital communities guided her toward her professional “North Star” and how we might do the same.
Tune in to learn what Kendra thinks about:
How working in corporate provided her vital training for entrepreneurship
Why creating a product is not the same as building a brand
How to select pillars and non-negotiables that will guide us toward our North Star
Accelerating your business without venture capital funding
How an attempt to erase her contributions to the Digital Brand Architects (DBA) impacted her approach to business
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Ep 296: Sexual Mythbusting ft. Erica Chidi, CEO & Founder of Loom
During our initial conversation, Erica Chidi shared so much knowledge about intimacy, wellness, and how to develop positive sexual experiences with our partners and ourselves. That conversation led us to discuss some common myths about sex and vaginal health. Tune in as we discuss:
Why she believes “sex is food and food is sex”
How to prioritize comfort during sex
The differences between water-based and silicone lubricants
Why our vaginas don’t need to smell like fruit
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Episode 295: A Naked Beauty Field Trip: Investigating Skin Rejuvenation via PRFM
Exploring beyond the limits of topical beauty treatments, and into the world of cosmetic technology can often feel daunting, or even deceptive in today’s social media landscape. So, I wanted to use this episode to break through the clutter and take you all on an audio tour of an increasingly popular treatment: PRFM or PRP. For those who may not be familiar, PRFM stands for Platelet -Rich Fibrin Matrix. It, along with PRP (Platlet-Rich Plasma) - referenced by Dr. Nanaa Boakye - have been making headlines for its ability to naturally regenerate collagen and thicken skin using one’s own blood. Having been most curious about using PRP to treat dark under eye circles, I headed over to THE Vanessa Lee at The Things We Do for a high quality and educational experience. Tune in to hear more about PRFM and PRP, and what to consider before your next big beauty treatment.
Link to Products/Resources: The Things We Do, 30+ skincare (Reddit), SkincareAddiction (Reddit), Dr. Nanaa Boakye Episode, This is What It’s Really Like to Dissolve Your Filler (Allure)
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Ep.294: Alicia Keys on Never Fearing What’s Good
Grammy-award winning artist and beauty entrepreneur Alicia Keys has arrived at Naked Beauty and we couldn’t be more excited. With braids and makeup choices that have influenced beauty culture for decades (most recently the Super Bowl halftime show), we sit down with Alicia to talk about where her relationship with beauty all started. Tune in as we dive deep into:
*Growing up biracial in Hell’s Kitchen and the musical that is inspired by her upbringing
*How Alicia’s mother and grandmother’s lack of self-care inspired her to choose differently
*Her love for solo travel
*The birth of Keys Soulcare and the power of its affirmations
*Learning to embrace what serves you best
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Ep.293: How to Manage Your Time to Manage Your Health ft. Daphne Javitch
Episode Description: So often, what we define as “wellness” in today’s world, can end up feeling like an expensive and unnecessary set of demands that leave us drained rather than fulfilled. Fortunately, health coach Daphne Javitch is here for real talk on how to feel more (as she puts it) “resourced”. After a long and painful journey with endometriosis, Daphne was inspired to better understand her body and how to thrive in hectic conditions that are far from ideal. Tune in to hear how she navigated and continues to navigate this journey as well as her thoughts on:
*Self-care as a discipline and leadership skill
*The importance of physical and emotional elimination
*Health as a means of living with ease
*Addressing pain vs. masking it
*The belief that mood follows action
Products/ Resources Mentioned:
Skincare: Marie Veronique (barrier restore serum, barrier lipid complex), Furtuna Skin (Nightly Renewal Cream, Replenishing Balm)
Supplements: Mary Ruth’s (Morning MultiVitamin, Nighttime Multi Mineral), Seed Probiotics, Wooden Spoon Magic Magnesium Spirulina Powder, Epsom Salt for Baths)
Resources: Daphne Javitch’s Doing Well. Naked Beauty Listeners get a 1-week free trial with this link.
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Ep.292: The Principles of Indigenous Beauty ft. Jenn Harper, Founder & CEO of Cheekbone Beauty
Before there was a “clean” beauty movement, there was Indigenous beauty. Before sustainability and naturally-derived ingredients were cool, there was Indigenous beauty. Jenn Harper, Founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, is here to remind us that Indigenous culture’s contributions to beauty have always been and continue to be at the center of this industry. Tune in as we discuss her:
*Anishinaabe roots
*Founder story
*Approach to product development
*Healing from the historical traumas that have impacted her family
*Utilizing her brand to help give back to Indigenous communities
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Ep.291: Inside Beyoncé’s Cécred Debut
After months of eager anticipation, Beyoncé, Ms.Tina Knowles and a team of hardworking experts have delivered on arguably one of the most important celebrity beauty ventures that we’ve seen in a long time: Cécred (pronounced “sacred”). Having received an invite to attend the debut of this haircare line and going home with all of the products, tune in hear me break down:
*Why this is the perfect moment for Beyoncé to establish a haircare line and the deeply rooted intention behind it (0:00-10:30)
*How I created a look for Cécred’s top secret, all-white party because I had to come correct! (10:30-20:00)
*The launch party itself! From the hair show, to the beauty industry giants, to the Naked Beauty listeners that showed love (20:00-30:00)
*Which Cécred products I’m most excited about (30:00-35:00)
Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: The Hidden History of Black Cowboys and Cowgirls , Cécred (Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Scrub, Moisturizing Deep Conditioner, Fermented Rice & Rose Protein Ritual, Nourishing Hair Oil)
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Ep.290: A Braiding Renaissance ft. Mbiye Kasonga and Utibe Mbagwu
“It feels like love is being stitched into your head”
When it comes to Black beauty culture, braiding is arguably one of the most important rituals that we can participate in. Not only is it a form of wearable art, but it’s a way to build relationship and community with others. Tune in as I sit down with Naked Beauty producer Mbiye Kasonga and soon-to-be Douse founder Utibe Mbagwu to discuss their favorite braiding styles, what makes for an incredible braiding experience, braiding etiquette, braiding as a form of technology and luxury, and the value of having a good relationship with your braider. Enjoy!
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