Abena Boamah-Acheampong, founder and CEO of Hanahana Beauty, joins The Texture Lounge podcast to discuss her journey as a beauty entrepreneur and the mission behind her brand. Abena's drive for creating an ethical and sustainable beauty brand, as well as her dedication to personal wellness and growth is palpable.

A selection of the topics covered:

• Abena's experience pitching Hanahana to Ulta Beauty and the excitement of launching in 450+ Ulta stores
• The future of Hanahana and the brand's focus on creating daily use products with ethical ingredients
• The importance of intentionality in beauty and how it plays out in product development and the Circle of Care mission
• Abena's personal wellness practices, including finding daily moments of joy and peace in her faith
• Abena's skincare routine, which prioritizes washing her face, using a serum and moisturizer, and applying lip balm
• Upcoming plans to expand the brand's body care line and sharing recipes in a more strategic way

Links:

• (advert) Vibe Village: a brand strategy and talent agency for brands and creators of color
• Hanahana on IG: @hanahana_beauty
• Hanahana website: https://hanahanabeauty.com
• Abena: @beanieboamah
• Hanahana Circle of Care
• Donate to the Circle of Care mission here
• Books: The Sex Lives of African Women by Nana Darkoa

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