Damsels in Detroit

Let’s face it, driving all over town to get your beauty services done is the opposite of self-care. That’s why Gwen Jimmere, founder of Naturalicious, created Good Hair Bar – a new one-stop shop where you can literally get pampered from head to toe.

In this episode, Evann chats with Gwen about how she created her ultra-successful natural haircare brand, her process for opening up a salon, why it’s important to take care of yourself, and so much more.

Be sure to follow Good Hair Bar on social at @goodhairbar and check out their website at www.goodhairbar.com to book your services today!

Just because school’s out for the summer doesn’t mean the learning has to stop! In this episode, Evann sits down with Desiree Bailey to talk about her private tutoring service, Logan’s Learning Lab.

Be sure to follow Logan’s Learning Lab on social at @loganslearninglab and check them out online at www.loganslearninglab.com!

Want to achieve an all-over natural glow? ILERA Apothecary has got you covered – literally! In this episode, Evann sits down with Chinonye Akunne, founder of ILERA Apothecary, to talk about the benefits of natural, plant-based skincare.

Be sure to follow ILERA Apothecary on social at @ileraapothecary and shop with them online at www.ileraapothecary.com. Want 15% off your next online order? Use code DAMSELS at checkout!

Are you a small business owner in Detroit? If so, you definitely want to take a listen to this one!

In this episode, Evann chats with Michelle Gilbert, VP of Public Relations for the Heartland Region at Comcast, to talk about the Comcast RISE Investment Fund. grant opportunity for Detroit-based POC and woman-owned businesses.

Comcast RISE is awarding $1 million in grants to 100 Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck small businesses owned by women and people of color. The deadline to apply is June 14th. For more information about the Comcast RISE Investment Fund and to fill out an application, visit www.comcastrise.com.

Want to stay connected with Michelle? Connect with her on LinkedIn!

Hoop, there it is! In this episode, Evann sits down with Donyale Walton, founder & CEO of Hoop Mobb, to talk about her entrepreneurial journey and why hoop earrings are so important to Black women.

Be sure to follow Donyale and Hoop Mobb on social, respectively at @donyalewalton and @thehoopmobb. Want to shop? Check out Hoop Mobb’s site at www.hoopmobb.com!

Y'all ready for another #HotGirlSummer? The weather is warming up, so it's time to get those summer wardrobes together. In this episode, Evann sits down with Chanel Oldham, founder of Tonico Brand, to talk about how she got started with her online clothing boutique and the process she endured to open up a brick and mortar.

Be sure to follow Tonico Brand on social at @tonicobrand, and check out their site at www.tonicobrand.com!

A little bit of planning can go a long way! In this episode, Evann sits down with Alexis Hull, founder of Planher, about how she came up with the idea to start her own planner and paper goods company.

Be sure to follow Planher and Alexis on social at @planher.co and @alexisashauntae, respectively, and visit www.planher.co to order your planner today!

Black women deserve to have their stories told. In this episode, Evann sits down with creator and storyteller erin nae to talk about her production company Been Theory, upcoming show “Heavy on the Feelings,” the beauty in giving and receiving feedback, and so much more.

Be sure to follow erin on social at @erinbecreating, and check out her site at www.erinnae.com.

To donate to “Heavy on the Feelings” visit: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/heavy-feelings-pilot-season.

In this episode, Evann sits down with BLK Sapote co-founders Ashley Parks & Courtnie Pierce, to talk about how they started their no-smoke cannabis lifestyle brand.

The Detroit natives reunited a few years ago with the intention to make quality cannabis products more accessible and to combat the stigma associated with usership. Ashley and Courtnie want to inform others of the real value that cannabis can provide in regard to wealth, legacy, job creation, wellness and more.

Be sure to follow BLK Sapote on social at @blksapote, and check out their website at www.blksapote.com!

“Dirty mouth, clean it up!” We can all thank Orbit for that catchy (yet effective!) saying. Oral health is so important, yet so many people neglect it due to fear of going to the dentist or because of the hefty invoice that tends to come along with a single trip to the dentist’s office.

During this episode, Evann sits down with Dr. Amanda Sheehan, DDS, to talk about the importance of taking care of your mouth. Dr. Sheehan is the owner of Oakland Family Dental, and is a highly-acclaimed, dental physician working to help her patients get the smile that they’re looking for.

Be sure to follow Dr. Sheehan on social at @dramandamsheehan, and check out Oakland Family Dental’s website at www.oaklandfamilydental.com.