Naked Beauty

For the 100th episode of Naked Beauty, I decided to look back and share a compilation of answers to my favorite question: When do you feel most beautiful?. From glamming it up to sweating it out, from meditating to having a good, long cry, my guests have taught me one thing: beauty is deeply personal. As we head into a new decade, I would love if you Naked Beauty listeners, could take the time to ask yourself this question and to share your answers with me in 2020. So please, sit back tune in, and reflect.  

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This week’s solo minisode is all about making your beauty routine more natural! After beginning my natural hair journey years ago, I realized that natural, non-toxic beauty from plant-based sources was completely slept on. Now, after years of blending ingredients in my kitchen, I can confidently say that I’ve got a handle on DIY beauty and want to share some easy tips with you all. So please- tune in for three basic natural beauty tips that will help you to save time, money, and the environment!

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• Eye makeup remover: Grapeseed oil, Jojoba oil, Olive oil
• Oil Cleansing:Oily skin: 2 parts castor oil + 1 part carrier oil - Normal skin: 1 part castor oil + 1 part carrier oil- Dry skin: 1 part castor oil + 2 part carrier oil (avocado seed oil, pumpkin seed oil)
• Face Masks: full-fat yogurt (greek or goat’s milk), raw honey, manuka honey, turmeric
• Hair Masks: banana (pureed), apple cider vinegar (diluted with water + lavender essential oil) 
• Carrier Oils: avocado seed oil, jojoba oil, apricot kernel oil
• Body Scrub: white sugar + carrier oil (sweet almond, apricot kernel, avocado seed) + essential oil (lemon, grapefruit,

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On this week’s episode of Naked Beauty, BET’s Style Director Danielle Prescod is back for a deeply personal and honest conversation about body image, IVF treatment, mental health, and finding what makes you happy. With a career in fashion and beauty editorial, Prescod’s life has often been filled with black tie events and fabulous launch parties. However, over the past year or so, Prescod has made a point to look inward and to establish strong mental health habits. Listen to hear us talk about:

• Ghosting Therapists
• The choice to go on medication
• IVF Weight Gain & how it impacts her self-esteem
• Body Image
• Meditation Apps
• Canyon Ranch/Depression, Anxiety, and Living in the Present Moment 
• Her beauty, skincare and fragrance faves

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• FACE: Barbara Sturm Sun Drops, Blink Brow Bar London, Pat Mcgrath Lip Balm FRAGRANCE: Christian Louboutin, Tom Ford White Patchouli, Carven HAIR: The Hair Artiste, SheaMoisture, Pattern Beauty Shower Brush, DevaCurl Pre-Poo
• BODY: Shape House, Buf-Puf Body Sponge, Neutrogena Body Clear Wash, Rodin Body Oil, SheaMoisture Lavender LotionRESOURCES: A New Earth (Eckhart Tolle),

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With Black Friday & Cyber Monday fast approaching, a Naked Beauty shopping guide is in order! On this episode, I will be discussing both the do’s and the don’ts of holiday beauty shopping.Whether you’re looking for hand cream or a hair mask, whether you’re shopping for loved ones or for yourself, I’ve got you covered with a list of the best beauty buys under $100. So sit back, listen, and luxuriate. 

*Also, feel free to send me your beauty questions [email protected]*

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• SKINCARE: Byredo Bal D’Adfrique Hand Cream, Chanel Hand Cream, Kiehl’s Hand Cream, Tata Harper Facial Mist, Josh Rosebrook Facial Spray, Evian Facial Spray, Aztec Indian Healing Clay, Origins Charcoal Mask, Mount Lai Gua Sha, Shisiedo Cotton Pads, Chanel Cotton Pads, Mountain Rose Herbs
• HAIR:

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Over the past 7 years, writer and curator Kimberly Drew has unabashedly made a name for herself within the world of art and fashion. She’s already interviewed icons like Lupita Nyong'o, and Tina Lawson. She’s served bold looks on the runways of Chromat, and Collina Strada. Looking back on her career, Drew notes that “if I had come in with less love [for art], I wouldn’t have been as successful.” 

That love first began in her hometown of Orange, New Jersey- a community that Kimberly describes as “culturally rich”. It then carried her to Smith College, where she studied African American Studies and Art History. Finally, it brought her to THE Thelma Golden (AKA “Beyonce of the art world”) at the Studio Museum in Harlem. From there, Drew went on to create the extremely successful Tumblr blog, Black Contemporary Art, which is solely dedicated to highlighting black artists and landed a dream role managing social for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, before going out to do her own thing full-time. Listen to this episode, and you’ll realize why the witty and enlightened Ms.Drew is adored by so many.  

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• SKINCARE: Rescue Spa, Biologique Recherche Lotion P50, Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner, Life Wellness Center, Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant
• BODY: Salt Spray Body Butter, NOK Revival
• RESOURCES: iHeart Podcast Nominations! @thelmagolden, @switttch, @lpeopleswagner, @naomishimada, @tahairy

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Check out her book: This Is What I Know About Art

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Femmes, tops, bottoms & gender presentation — learned so much from this few minutes of convo with the ever-fascinating artist & thinker, Mandy Harris Williams. We also get into the preoccupation with body & weight & wonder what it’s like to be freed from the thought.

You absolutely must listen to our full interview 'Deconstructing the Ideal Black Female' if you haven’t. And if you have, listen again (there are layers to the convo). Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deconstructing-ideal-black-female-ft-mandy-harris-williams/id1131628553?i=1000449095067

or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EP1L3f55Rm2nGXXVXgS7R

Back Monday with a full interview!

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This episode was surreal for me because I’ve listened to Angela Yee on the radio for over a decade. When it comes to representing hip hop and the culture, Yee has been, and continues to be one of the best radio hosts in the game. Growing up, Yee was a self-proclaimed “terror” who loved to be “out with her girls” but talking to people and giving advice was something that came naturally to her. After graduating from Wesleyan University with an English degree, Yee brought that talent to Eminem’s Shade 45 radio station. Within a few years, she landed her own morning show and in 2010 she became a part of The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM, a show that has facilitated some of the best conversations around music and pop culture of all time. 

When Yee isn’t with her hosts Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy, she is hosting her own podcast, Lip Service, investing in real estate running her juice bar, & more. We talk about making time for yourself, running, juicing, how to have self-confidence & so much more. Thank you Angela for sharing your story with me. 

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• SKIN: Haven Spa, D’Mai Urban Spa, Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator, Skinceuticals Phloretin CF Serum, Creme de La Mer MAKEUP:@facebysandradene, Nars Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30, Mac Prep + Prime BB Balm SPF 35, Chanel Eyebrow Pencil, Nars Brow Perfector, Benefit Brow Kit, Pat McGrath Mothership, Bobbi Brown Concealer, Nars Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil, Nars Night Porter Eyeliner, Laneige Lip Mask, The Lash Gallery
• RESOURCES:

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If there’s one thing that PR queen Savannah Engel has mastered, it’s the art of conversation. “Throw me into a room with 300 people I don’t know,” Engel says, “give me two hours, and I will know every single person there, and be their best friend.” 

You might argue that the key to such confidence lies in Savannah’s undeniable Southern charm. 

Her roots in the Mississippi Delta, combined with her mother’s fashionable influence made for a keen eye and impeccable communication skills. That being said, fashion PR wasn’t always the plan. In fact, while studying at Southern Methodist University (SMU), Engel had a deep passion for refugee studies and legal work. It wasn’t until she landed an internship in New York with Michael Kors that everything changed. From there, Engel went on to work for Barney’s and First Access Entertainment. Then, in 2017, she finally founded her own firm, Savannah Engel PR. In a matter of only two years, Engel has taken on clients such as Markarian, Pyer Moss, Cherry LA, Missoni, and many more. All in all, she’s a boss, and she’s a force to be reckoned with. 

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:

• SKIN: Dr. Laura Palmisano/@dermduo, Cane + Austin, Skinbetter Science Alto Defense Serum, Tazorac Retinol Gel, Bling Lash
• HAIR: Hairstory, Jorge Luis
• MAKEUP: Skincolor de La Mer, Charlotte Tilbury
• BODY: Ebenezer Eyelash Extension, Dr. Ryan Neinstein (EMsculpt)
• ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: @daddyengel, MNDFL (meditation center), The Daily: "When #MeToo Went on Trial", 51 First Dates: 23- HOTATION

Follow Savannah on IG: @savannah_engel. Follow Savannah Engel PR on IG: @savannahengelpr.

Check out out her website, https://www.savannahengel.com/.

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If you’re wondering what the new guard of beauty editorial looks like, look no further than Akili King. The 23-year old Chicago native and NYU Gallatin graduate has published a book of her own poems (titled AWAKENING), and worked for brands like The FADER, Milk Makeup, and Fashion Fair. All that being said, her current position as the Beauty Editorial Assistant at Vogue is “still pretty surreal” because, how could it not be?! Between making a name for herself within the beauty industry, modelling, DJ-ing, and practicing yoga, Akili is undoubtedly one to watch.

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: 

• HAIR: Soultanicals Fro Despair, Rahua Cream Wax, DevaCurl Supercurl Coconut Curl Styler, Oribe Moisture & Control Line, Pattern Beauty Hydration Shampoo, Pattern Beauty Heavy Conditioner
• MAKEUP: Boy De Chanel Eyebrow Pencil, Sappho Essential Foundation, Milk Makeup High Volume Kush Mascara 
• SKINCARE: Klur Face Mask, Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator, Epara Skincare, Caudalie Facial, Heyday Facials, Dermasaa (Samantha Mims) Facials, Silk Eye Mask, Gel Eye Mask, 
• RESOURCES: Naked Beauty Amazon Store, AWAKENING, Michelle Phan (The Cut), AndreasChoice Drome, Kirby Jean-Raymond (Medium), @v93oo

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“What I was cleaning my house with was cleaner than what I was putting on my face. I had my head in the sand like a lot of people.” — my guest, April Gargiulo, on the genesis of her natural, performance-driven skincare line: Vintner’s Daughter

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April and I discuss how her background in Napa Valley’s wine making process, allowed her to see this gap in the skincare market – she took this knowledge and molded it into a product to help people around the world achieve their best skin. The coveted Vintner's Daughter serum and essence transforms skin and hearing the backstory behind the 22 natural ingredients, it's all clear why this works as well as it does. April never compromises quality for profit, which is what makes her totally unique in today's beauty industry.

April’s journey with skincare dates back to developing cystic acne in high school and giving every luxury product a try. After some time she started to develop her first product (the process was rocky pitching one SKU) but she stuck to her North Star and successfully created products that continue to sell out within days of being restocked. I LOVED talking to April and getting to know what has inspired this game-changing, plant-powered skincare and I know you will too.

• Products/Resources Mentioned: Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum, Vintner’s Daughter Active Treatment Essence, Alpyn Creamy Bubbling Cleanser, NuFace (electrical stimulation of facial muscles), Face Gym , Endermologie Body Treatment (Spa Radiance) Infiorie solid fragrance, Brother Vellies (April's shoe obsession), CAP Beauty , Onda Beauty

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