This week, we have a special episode for Mother’s Day featuring mother-daughter duo Dr. Lynn McKinley-Grant and Davlyn Mosley. Davlyn, founder of Namesake Skincare—the perfect answer for those looking to dermatologist-approved skincare essentials specifically made for skin of color—and Dr. Lynn McKinley Grant, Namesake’s Dermatology Advisor. The duo dives into the importance of family and the impact of a strong mother-daughter relationship. 

Dr. McKinley-Grant talks about her journey to becoming a dermatologist and how her interest in art and beauty influenced Davlyn's career path. She also shares the challenges of balancing motherhood with career and entrepreneurship. Davlyn recounts her own experiences growing up with a mother who exposed her to a variety of activities, such as going to museums and doing gymnastics, and encouraged her to pursue her interests even when they didn't align with a “traditional” career. Davlyn also discusses the value of community and mentorship in building successful businesses, citing her involvement with the BrainTrust Founders Studio.

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Davlyn Mosley is the founder of Namesake Skincare - the perfect answer for those looking to dermatologist approved skincare essentials specifically made for skin of color. The Tufts University graduate and former Marketing Tech Executive was inspired to create the brand based upon her experiences with her mother, a board-certified dermatologist and a desire to support the uniqueness of skin of color. Originally from Washington DC, Mosley now resides with her husband and son in Los Angeles.

Dr. Lynn McKinley-Grant is Namesake’s Dermatology Advisor and Davlyn's mom. She received her M.D. at Harvard Medical School and trained in dermatology at NYU. As a board-certified dermatologist, her career has spanned from research at NIH to private practice and academic medicine as an Associate Professor at university hospitals with medical schools and residency training programs including Howard, Duke, and Georgetown.Dr. McKinley-Grant specializes in skin of color and internal medicine and has trained over 200 dermatologists. She’s your derm’s favorite derm, the inspiration for Namesake, and the expert behind the formulations.

Influencer & Brand Shout-Outs: @ourside.nyc founded by @btfoundersstudio member Keta Burke-Williams (@keta.bw) and @starface sunscreen 

Davlyn: “My mom was and continues to play such a huge role in so many of my friends’ lives, the reality is that “stuff” around your skin happens all the time.”

Dr. Lynn: ""I mean, you wake up in the morning and you have this list of things and usually the good things happen, you know, but bad things happen too. And you have to be grateful for... the good things that happen."" 

Davlyn’s Word of 2023: Patience

Lynn’s Word of 2023: Gratitude

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