In this episode of Her Beauty Regimen with Chanel, I’m joined by Michelle Robinson, founder of DEMIblue Clean and Vegan Nail Polish. We talk about how her mother’s breast cancer journey inspired the creation of a clean, vegan, and cruelty-free nail brand; the powerful meaning behind the name DEMIblue; and how Michelle is redefining what it means to care for yourself through intentional beauty.

Michelle shares her story with honesty and heart, offering practical insights on turning personal pain into purpose, creating safer beauty products, and building a legacy rooted in family and faith.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • The touching story of how Michelle’s mother’s battle with breast cancer inspired DEMIblue’s 21-free, non-toxic nail formulations • How the name “DEMIblue” came to life—from her granddaughter Demi’s love for nail polish to the symbolism behind the color blue • Michelle’s mission to bring inclusivity, innovation, and clean beauty to nail care • Her advice for women building purpose-driven brands that make a difference

Whether you're a beauty lover, an indie brand founder, or simply on your own journey of becoming, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and grounded.

Connect with Michelle Robinson: Website: https://demibluenaturalnails.com Instagram:demibluenn

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In this episode of Her Beauty Regimen with Chanel, I’m joined by Sherena Timmons, founder of Natural For You by Sherena, a handcrafted wellness brand rooted in healing, purpose, and natural care. We talk about her journey navigating breast cancer, how she discovered the power of natural ingredients for hair and body care, and the inspiration behind building a brand that transforms personal challenges into purpose-driven business.

Sherena shares her story with honesty and insight, offering practical advice and encouragement for women navigating beauty, wellness, and personal growth.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The story behind how Sherena’s first natural product came to life after her breast cancer journey
• Tips for creating wellness products that are rooted in natural ingredients and self-care
• How she turned a life-threatening challenge into a thriving business and a message of hope

Whether you're a beauty lover, an indie brand founder, or on your own journey of becoming, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and grounded.

Connect with Sherena Timmons:

• Website: www.naturalforyoubysherena.com
• IG: @natural4ub

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In this episode of Her Beauty Regimen with Chanel, host Chanel Martin sits down with Cathy, the founder and CEO of Love Balunji, a vegan, handcrafted beauty brand rooted in her Ugandan heritage and the legacy of her late mother.

Cathy shares how grief sparked her purpose after losing her mother in 2019, leading her to create natural lip gloss and skincare products with clean, conscious ingredients. What began as a personal healing journey has grown into a soulful, mission-led brand committed to quality, transparency, and care.

The conversation dives deep into the reality of ingredient integrity, the rise (and controversy) of indie brands going corporate, and the decisions business owners face when legacy meets opportunity. Cathy also offers heartfelt advice for women starting their own beauty brands, and why staying grounded in passion—not profit—is the real key.

What listeners will hear in this episode: ● How personal loss led to the creation of Love Balunji ● Why clean, small-batch production still matters in a fast-beauty world ● Honest thoughts on indie brands selling to major corporations ● Her go-to product picks: rich body butter and signature non-sticky lip gloss ● Advice for aspiring beauty founders: start small, study hard, and lead with purpose

This episode is a raw and encouraging reminder that beauty isn’t just about the product — it’s about the heart behind it.

Connect with Love Balunji: Website: lovebalunji.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @lovebalunji YouTube: @lovebalunji

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In this episode of Her Beauty Regimen with Chanel, host Chanel Martin speaks with Pamela and Misha, the mother-daughter team behind Homestead 324 — a handmade, tallow-based body care brand rooted in family, faith, and healing.

Their story begins with Pamela’s personal journey caring for her mother through cancer and Alzheimer’s — a season that led her to create her first batch of soap from scratch. That moment of care sparked what would eventually grow into a family business committed to holistic wellness and customer-first values.

The conversation unfolds with honesty and heart as they discuss the inspiration behind their best-selling Pain Relieving Salve, how they navigate running a business together, and why sensitivity, custom orders, and deep care for their customers sit at the center of their mission.

In this episode, listeners will hear: ● How personal grief gave birth to a purpose-led brand ● The story and success of their pain-relief salve ● What it’s really like building a business as a mother and daughter ● Why handmade quality and intentional customer service matter ● Encouragement for aspiring beauty founders walking through hard seasons

This episode is a moving reminder that sometimes the most painful seasons lead to purpose — and that healing can begin right at home.

Connect with Homestead 324: Website: homestead324.square.site Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @homestead324

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In this episode of Her Beauty Regimen with Chanel, I’m joined by Kash “Kash Barb” Thompson, celebrity makeup artist and CEO of The Kash Brand Cosmetics. We talk about her journey from modeling in the DMV to working with celebrities, why she decided to leave the nightlife scene, and how she launched her own lipstick and lash lines to leave a legacy for her children.

Kash shares her story with honesty and insight, offering practical advice and real encouragement for women navigating beauty, business, and identity.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• How Kash turned a talent she discovered while modeling into a thriving cosmetics brand
• The moment she decided her gifts were bigger than her circumstances
• Why legacy matters and how motherhood shapes her business choices

Whether you're a beauty lover, an indie brand founder, or simply on your own journey of becoming, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and grounded.

Connect with Kash Barb Thompson: Website: https://www.thekashbrandcosmetics.com Instagram: @thekash.brand

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In this episode of Her Beauty Regimen with Chanel, I’m joined by Kristian Franklin, certified hair care formulator and founder of Angelic Organics, a spiritually aligned hair care brand rooted in holistic healing and plant-powered rituals. We talk about her journey from damaged hair to embracing her natural texture, the powerful decision to become a certified formulator, and how she’s shifting the conversation around curls, coils, and confidence.

Kristian shares her story with honesty and insight, offering practical advice and real encouragement for women navigating beauty, business, and personal growth.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• How Kristian turned personal hair challenges into a certified, purpose-driven brand
• Why your wash day ritual is sacred—and how to make it more healing
• Thoughts on colorism, textureism, and redefining what beauty really means

Whether you're a beauty lover, an indie brand founder, or simply on your own journey of becoming, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and grounded.

Connect with Kristian Franklin: Website: angelicorganicshair.com Instagram: @angelicorganicshair TikTok: @angelicorganics

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In this episode of Her Beauty Regimen with Chanel, host Chanel Martin sits down with Jade Nadari, a rising content creator known for sharing her journey through post-grad life, beauty, and lifestyle. As one of the featured influencers in The Love Your Hair Lookbook, Jade brings a refreshing and honest take on what it means to embrace natural beauty, especially as a Black woman navigating a world with ever-changing standards.

Jade shares how starting college during COVID shaped her content creation journey, how her family’s affirmations shaped her confidence, and why she’s intentional about pouring that same love into her younger sister. The conversation spans topics like body image, stretch marks, hair textures, and the importance of redefining beauty on your own terms.

Listeners will hear:

● What inspired Jade to start creating content in college

● Her honest take on how beauty standards have shifted, and how they haven’t ● The role of self-affirmation and how it starts at home

● Jade’s favorite beauty rituals, including bath time routines, Olaplex, and under-eye patches

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that beauty is personal, generational, and worth celebrating at every stage.

Connect with Jade: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest: @jade_nadari

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Welcome to the very first episode of Her Beauty Regimen with Chanel. This short intro is your backstage pass to what’s coming: real conversations with indie beauty founders, faith-filled creators, and women redefining what beauty means from the inside out.

Expect inspiring stories, healing journeys, honest beauty talk, and tools to help you feel good in your skin and your soul.

✨ Subscribe now and get ready for a regimen that’s more than skin deep.