Beauty Needs Me

Welcome to our first solo episode since October 2020! In this episode, we give you updates on our lives over the past several months including re-branding of the pod, the iHeart Radio Podcast Awards, how we are managing our overall wellness and of course, beauty products we are currently trying and loving.

This episode also introduces new segments we are trying out to have a more well rounded show. 

Products mentioned in this episode are listed below:

Dunni & Taleah can both be found on IG at @TheeDunniO & @TaleahGriffin. Keep in touch with Beauty Needs Me at @beautyneedsme or email us at [email protected]!

Hosts: Dunni Odumosu and Taleah Griffin Produced by: Le’Ru Productions

In this episode, we are excited to have the hosts of the Long Story Short Podcast, Skye & Amanda chat join us to discuss their personal journeys with beauty. On the Long Story Short Podcast, Skye & Amanda discuss the books they read and how they apply the lessons to their lives. In this episode, they touch on various factors that shaped their idea of beauty such as their cultural identities as Black and Afro-Latina women, growing up in New York and how they see beauty depicted in novels and the parallels that exist to real life. We also discuss the audacity men have in expressing their "preferences", current wellness practices and skin routines.  

Products Skye mentioned in the episode are listed below:

Products Amanda mentioned in the episode are listed below:

Other products mentioned in this episode are listed below:

Keep up with the Long Story Short Podcast on IG at @longstoryshortpod. You can keep up with Skye & Amanda at @skye_a and @manda_mac. Dunni & Taleah can both be found on IG at @TheeDunniO & @TaleahGriffin. Keep in touch with Beauty Needs Me at @beautyneedsme or email us at [email protected]!

Hosts: Dunni Odumosu and Taleah Griffin Produced by: Le’Ru Productions

We're back with Part 2 of our conversation with the PVO men. This time, they actually share some of the products they use, their beauty moments, and more insight into how men & women see beauty differently.

Founded by Chi, Dayo, Nas & Walu, PVO Global is a collective driven by their passion for uplifting Black culture and commitment to social impact. The mission of PVOGlobal is executed through national and international high-end, caused-based consumer experiences, custom video production, and on-going giveback initiatives. The movement inspired by PVOGlobal, #PositiveVibesOnly, is more than just a party, it's a consumer experience that harnesses the power of positive energy and uses it to effectively empower the culture.

Keep up with Positive Vibes Only on IG at @pvoglobal and www.pvoglobal.com. The PVO men can be found at @chi_eo (Chi), @dayookeniyi (Dayo), @nasboogie (Nas) & @looski7 (Walu). Dunni & Taleah can both be found on IG at @TheeDunniO & @TaleahGriffin. Keep in touch with Beauty Needs Me at @beautyneedsme or email us at [email protected]!

Hosts: Dunni Odumosu and Taleah Griffin Produced by: Le’Ru Productions

A lot of time is spent discussing beauty as it pertains to women, but where do men fit into this conversation? In this episode, the founders of The Positive Vibes Only (PVO) Podcast give us their take on referring to men as beautiful, insecurities they've experienced related to their appearance & how beauty plays a role in their romantic relationships. 

Founded by Chi, Dayo, Nas & Walu, PVO Global is a collective driven by their passion for uplifting Black culture and commitment to social impact. The mission of PVOGlobal is executed through national and international high-end, caused-based consumer experiences, custom video production, and on-going giveback initiatives. The movement inspired by PVOGlobal, #PositiveVibesOnly, is more than just a party, it's a consumer experience that harnesses the power of positive energy and uses it to effectively empower the culture.

This is just part 1 of a hilarious 2.5 hour conversation. Part 2 will be available next week so be sure to digest this first!

Keep up with Positive Vibes Only on IG at @pvoglobal and www.pvoglobal.com. The PVO men can be found at @chi_eo (Chi), @dayookeniyi (Dayo), @nasboogie (Nas) & @looski7 (Walu). Dunni & Taleah can both be found on IG at @TheeDunniO & @TaleahGriffin. Keep in touch with Beauty Needs Me at @beautyneedsme or email us at [email protected]! 

Hosts: Dunni Odumosu and Taleah Griffin Produced by: Le’Ru Productions

Hey, Beauty Needs Me fam! We are so happy to officially be back! We are kicking things off with a podcast swap with one of our fav pods, On the Matter with Oby Chiapa. On the Matter is community that uplifts people actively working toward their greatness. In this episode, Oby lets us in on what it was like being born in America, growing up in Nigeria then moving back to the states, not feeling like she was part of the beauty community until recently and how appearance plays a role in her brand and so much more! 

Keep up with Oby & the On the Matter community on IG at @onthematter.  Dunni & Taleah can both be found on IG at @TheeDunniO & @TaleahGriffin. Keep in touch with Beauty Needs Me at @beautyneedsme or email us at [email protected]! 

Hosts: Dunni Odumosu and Taleah Griffin Produced by: Le’Ru Productions

Welcome to Episode 17 of the pod! Wow! We are 17 consistent episodes in and couldn't be happier to be on this journey with everyone. This episode marks the beginning of our fall break (don't worry, we'll be back)! With the change in season & the shift that comes with it, we get real about how we are feeling and what we're doing to sustain our wellness - mentally, emotionally, physically & spiritually. It's also a known fact that changes in season & circumstances are often triggers for stress, depression and anxiety. We share 1) our personal experiences with these things and 2) how we try to manage through these situations. 

This episode was recorded on September 27, 2020 ahead of Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10, 2020. It's always a good time to discuss mental health. If you are struggling with mental health issues, please check out the resources below:

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/ 

https://therapyforblackgirls.com/

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

Dunni & Taleah can both be found on IG at @TheeDunniO & @TaleahGriffin. Keep in touch with Beauty Needs Me at @beautyneedsme or email us at [email protected]! Hosts: Dunni Odumosu and Taleah Griffin 

Produced by: Le’Ru Productions

In this episode we speak with the founder of Urban Skin Rx, Rachel Roff, about her passion as an esthetician, how it led to her starting a Medspa which segued into her product line. Rachel lets us in on her inspiration to enter the beauty industry, how Urban Skin Rx products became the go-to brand for melanin skin and the importance of being transparent in her business. 

Keep up with Rachel on IG at @urbanskinfounder. Follow Urban Skin Rx on IG at @urbanskinrx. Dunni & Taleah can both be found on IG at @TheeDunniO & @TaleahGriffin. Keep in touch with Beauty Needs Me at @beautyneedsme or email us at [email protected]! 

Hosts: Dunni Odumosu and Taleah Griffin Produced by: Le’Ru Productions

Jessica Nichols works at one of the most coveted places in fashion as the Special Events Director at Vogue.  In this episode, we discuss how Jessica got her serendipitous start in the fashion industry as Anna Wintour's Executive Assistant, her transition to the Director of Special Events role and what that looks like in this era where events aren't really happening. We also discuss what it felt like as a Black woman working at Vogue during the civil unrest caused by police killing unarmed Black people. 

Jessica lets us in on who some of her favorite Black designers are, her views on sustainable fashion, whether or not the fashion industry is ready for it to become more accessible and much more. We also get into how Jessica takes care of her skin, hair and wellness.

The products Jessica mentioned in this episode are listed below:

Keep up with Jessica & all her dopeness on IG at @j_khol. 

Dunni & Taleah can both be found on IG at @TheeDunniO & @TaleahGriffin. Keep in touch with Beauty Needs Me at @beautyneedsme or email us at [email protected]!

Hosts: Dunni Odumosu and Taleah Griffin Produced by: Le’Ru Productions

In this solo episode, Dunni & Taleah discuss these images of beauty portrayed in the media growing up, colorism in the Black community, and the importance of representation. 

Keep up with Dunni on IG at @TheeDunniO and Taleah at @TaleahGriffin. Keep in touch with Beauty Needs Me at @beautyneedsme or email us at [email protected]!  

Hosts: Dunni Odumosu and Taleah Griffin Produced by: Le’Ru Productions

Dr. Casey Means practices Functional Medicine - a mix of traditional and holistic medicine. She is the co-founder of a health company called Levels Health. Levels manufactures devices to monitor glucose levels in order to inform people of how food impacts their glucose levels.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of glucose monitoring, the connection between glucose irregularities and wrinkles and steps people can take to better their health. Tune in to understand how food impacts our bodies and why we should ALL be monitoring our glucose levels!

Keep up with Dr. Casey on IG at @drcaseyskitchen Levels Health at @unlocklevels. 

Keep up with Dunni on IG at @TheeDunniO and Taleah at @TaleahGriffin. Keep in touch with Beauty Needs Me at @beautyneedsme or email us at [email protected]! 

Hosts: Dunni Odumosu and Taleah Griffin Produced by: Le’Ru Productions