Before there was a “clean” beauty movement, there was Indigenous beauty. Before sustainability and naturally-derived ingredients were cool, there was Indigenous beauty. Jenn Harper, Founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, is here to remind us that Indigenous culture’s contributions to beauty have always been and continue to be at the center of this industry. Tune in as we discuss her: 

• Anishinaabe roots
• Founder story
• Approach to product development 
• Healing from the historical traumas that have impacted her family 
• Utilizing her brand to help give back to Indigenous communities

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After months of eager anticipation, Beyoncé, Ms.Tina Knowles and a team of hardworking experts have delivered on arguably one of the most important celebrity beauty ventures that we’ve seen in a long time: Cécred (pronounced “sacred”). Having received an invite to attend the debut of this haircare line and going home with all of the products, tune in hear me break down:  

• Why this is the perfect moment for Beyoncé to establish a haircare line and the deeply rooted intention behind it (0:00-10:30)
• How I created a look for Cécred’s top secret, all-white party because I had to come correct!  (10:30-20:00)
• The launch party itself! From the hair show, to the beauty industry giants, to the Naked Beauty listeners that showed love  (20:00-30:00)
• Which Cécred products I’m most excited about (30:00-35:00)

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“It feels like love is being stitched into your head”

When it comes to Black beauty culture, braiding is arguably one of the most important rituals that we can participate in. Not only is it a form of wearable art, but it’s a way to build relationship and community with others. Tune in as I sit down with Naked Beauty producer Mbiye Kasonga and soon-to-be Douse founder Utibe Mbagwu to discuss their favorite braiding styles, what makes for an incredible braiding experience, braiding etiquette, braiding as a form of technology and luxury, and the value of having a good relationship with your braider. Enjoy! 

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“I had been waiting for her to 36 years…there was a lot to say.” - Crystal Anderson

The relationship between love and beauty is an inseparable one. Whether it is self-love or love for another human being, beauty is almost always the end result. Producer Crystal Anderson and her partner Kiesh Herman couldn’t be a more exemplary model of this truth. Tune in as we discuss the evolution of their relationship, from meeting on Instagram to motherhood with a newborn; learning to embrace their fundamental differences; working together; and memorializing their love.

Links to Products/Resources: Ep.46: Baby Hairs & Mental Health Ft. Crystal Anderson, Refinery29 “Loving A Black Woman Is A Privilege”

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As the beauty industry continues to overload the market with new products and new “problems”, dermatologists like Dr. Naana Boakye are becoming even more essential to the skincare conversation. Having coined the term “lifestyle dermatology”, Dr. Boakye strongly believes that stress, diet, exercise, and all of our daily habits show up on the skin. Tune in as we discuss how to optimize your nutritional and emotional habits, combatting Alopecia, serving as the chief medical officer for A-Frame Brands and more. 

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MUA, creator, and  businesswoman Violette has built a reputation as one of the most hardworking and dedicated women in the beauty industry - and for good reason. Despite having no formal training, at just 19 years old, Violette had the vision to create one-of-a-kind pigments and to build a career on her own terms. Today, the red lipsticks, blue eyeshadows, and serums found within her eponymous brand are unlike anything I have ever seen. Tune in to hear how she fell in love with color and art as a young girl, how she built her hustle as an MUA, why diversity is so critical to her brand, her relationship with beauty as a mother of two, and more. 

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Episode Description: As many of us jump into the new year with high hopes of reevaluating and shifting our daily habits, my relationship with alcohol has been top of mind. While drinking has always been in the background of my social and professional life, its side effects have never been particularly enjoyable. And after moving to LA, now more than ever, I’m questioning its necessity. If you find yourself in a similar boat, this conversation with three women navigating their relationship to alcohol and creating spaces and alternatives to allow us all to do the same may be just what you need. Tune into my conversations with Amelia Glum, Khadi A. Oluwatoyin of Sober Black Girls Club, and Mélanie Masarin of Ghia to discuss: 

• Being mindful of your alcohol triggers
• Breaking out of the relationship you’ve established with alcohol in college 
• Reframing what “drinking” looks like without alcohol 
• …and more!

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Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of hosting a number of world-renowned dermatologists that can speak to the common skincare issues that we all face. From addressing hyperpigmentation to creating a solid routine with products that work for your skin type, we discuss it all. Tune in as we tune back to interviews with:

• Dr. Elena Jones on hyperpigmentation, Botox and fillers
• Dr. Ranella Hirsch on the danger of demonizing certain skincare ingredients 
• Dr. Elyse Love on the importance of finding joy in your skincare routine 
• Dr. Shereene Idriss on skincare as bodycare 

Enjoy! You can shop all of my favorite skincare here: https://shopmy.us/nakedbeautyplanet

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The conversation continues with Telsha Anderson-Boone, who discusses how she manifested her perfect cool bride look. As we step into 2024, what vision of your elevated self do you want to achieve in the new year? 

• Naked Beauty x Garin Robe
• Lessons in Style & Motherhood ft. Telsha Anderson-Boone, TA
• Telsha Anderson-Boone Wore a Dance-Ready Danielle Frankel Design for Her Miami Wedding

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