Naked Beauty

“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:

Vaseline Radiant X Body Cream

Paw Paw Ointment

Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil

Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil

Youth To The People Yerba Mate Resurfacing Energy Facial

Youth To The People Kale Superfood Face Cleanser

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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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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 Discovery Set 

Maya Njie Nordic Cedar Perfume

We Are Deya Fragrances  (by Ezra Lloyd)

Sarah Baker Perfumes

Scent Trunk

Rook Perfumes

Perfomer H

Byredo 

Naomi Goodsir 

Caudalie Beauty Elixir Hydrating Face Mist

pHformula VITA C 

Weleda Skin Food

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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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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

Rose de Mai Face Oil

Manketti Oil Salt Scrub

Charlotte Mensah Paddle Brush

Manketti Oil Pomade

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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

Shop all of the items mentioned in this episode on Shop My Shelf

Articles & Essays Mentioned:

• The Products Brooke DeVard Uses to Until the Last Drop (The Cut)
• Erewhon: The Social Club That Sells Groceries
• How Erewhon Became L.A.’s Hottest Hangout

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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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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

Watch the full episode with Ms. Tina Knowles on YouTube here 

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Stay in touch with us: @brookedevard x @sirjohn 

Follow Ms. Tina: @mstinaknowles x @cecred

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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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Excited to share that the multi-talented Sir John will be joining me as our new Naked Beauty co-host. We’ll be doing a limited six-episode series in which we interview guests who are impacting the culture and delve into their life stories and POV on beauty and self-expression. Please join us in giving Sir John a warm welcome to the Naked Beauty Community!

See me Live in NY 5/20  (limited tickets here)

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