Recorded before I went into hospital and My longest episode yet and there is so much still to be discussed. My guest today recently pulled off a stunning all black-owned business photoshoot for the Curly Bride Company and fulfilled a celebrity order for Jorga Smith.

She’s been through a lot and she’s achieved a lot 

Today I’m speaking to serial entrepreneur Sacha, CEO of The Happy Hair Co, a UK based super brand that provides affordable luxury protective haircare and education for curly, afro and frizz-prone hair all over the world. Run by serial entrepreneur Sacha Atherton and her 10-year-old daughter Jaya, they also use their platform to do important work against racism and hair discrimination and have done since the brand’s inception in 2018. The brand quickly gained a global customer base, largely attracted to their innovative anti-frizz bamboo TLC towel and their luxury reversible satin bonnets. As trusted self-taught curl specialists with a focus on healthy hair and healthy product ingredients, demand quickly resulted in The Happy Hair Co. expanding their services to include salon treatments and education, across the UK.

Sacha has a wealth of business and life experience, having entered the world of work at the tender age of 16, whilst also homeless and living in hostels.  Her entrepreneurial journey began in 2016 when she left her job as a Product Manager in the tech industry to launch a recruitment consultancy around parental employment and flexible working as a result of her own barriers and experiences as a skilled single black mother.

She continues to disrupt across industries developing innovative and purposeful products and services for her beloved communities and global customer base.  Sacha's current brand portfolio also includes, The Curly Bride Company, a high end bridal accessory and gift store. Jamaicandles, vegan Jamaican scented non-toxic candles and Diaz x Jay, products encouraging self care and wellness for men. 

We discussed 

1: Having her daughter made her reconsider her hair journey

2:The detrimental impact of being rejected by her parents on self-worth

3: Going it alone in motherhood

4: “I’m your Dad”, discovering her biological Dad

5: The Curly Bride; A black love story: centring black love and talent in a wedding industry that lacks representation

6: Black Luxury, I'm not paying that. 

https://thehappyhairco.com/

https://thecurlybrideco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thehappyhairco/

https://www.instagram.com/thecurlybrideco/ https://www.instagram.com/diazxjay/