She Did That.

Today's guest on the She Did That. podcast is the gorgeous, talented, and super down to earth, Melissa Fredericks. You may know her on social as @mrskevonstage and yes, she is the proud wife of comedian @kevonstage, but what you'll quickly understand from our convo is that she's so much more. Melissa is an author, mother, sister, daughter, and that friend who is dedicated to helping women become the best versions of themselves through honesty, transparency, and vulnerability. In this episode, we discuss some of the painful experiences of her youth, her commitment to self-love, and "Marriage Be Hard," the book she co-authored with her husband about the most challenging and rewarding journey she's ever been on in life. 

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Starting her career in the New York fashion industry, Alicia Scott noticed the obvious unavailability of shades during photoshoots & runway shows. This experience mirrored her makeup collection. Not only was it difficult to find the right shade & undertone, steeply punishing price points and sensitive skin triggering formulas were the only options.

 

Amidst a lack of shades and thoughtless ingredients that inflamed her eczema and acne, she decided to create a solution that would not compromise the color, care, or condition of her skin. Enter Range Beauty, the first Black woman-owned cosmetics brand to land a Shark Tank deal! Tune in to this week's show to find out how and why Alicia Scott did that.

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This week's guest on the She Did That. podcast, Rakia Reynolds, is one THE HIGHEST vibrating women I know. As a mom, wife, advisor, founder of two businesses, Sky Blue Media and Evryday Jane, you'd probably have to guzzle down a few cups of coffee to keep up with this lady's energy. Rakia's business is the PR agency of record for tennis champion and entrepreneur Serena Williams, model Ashley Graham, and tech giant, Dell, so you know this sister is doing her communications thing but today, we're tapping into her tech wisdom. We're talking Web 3, the metaverse, NFT's, crypto wallets, and what Black women need to know so that we can stay ahead of the curve. 

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According to Insider Intelligence forecasts, U.S. influencer marketing spending will reach $4.14 billion by the end of this year. Growth will continue in double-digits until 2023, when spending on influencer marketing campaigns will approach $5 billion.
  Influencers are really getting to the bag and this week's guest is no exception. Monroe Steele is a Miami and NYC-based fashion content creator, with a story that is a beautiful reminder that when a chapter of your life has closed, let it go. We spend so much time holding on to things and people when the relationship has expired. Letting go and trusting that everything is happening "for" you and not "to" you is one of the keys to a fulfilling and peaceful life.    Produced by Dear Media

Today's guest really needs no introduction but for those who aren't familiar, Myleik Teele is the Chief Experience Officer and Founder of CURLBOX which is the very first monthly subscription box for natural hair. The brand is celebrating 10 years of giving us an opportunity to test new items without wasting our hard-earned dollars on products that don't work for our hair types.   In addition to blessing us with CURLBOX, this powerhouse is really passionate about pouring into other women through the My Taught You Retreat, the Myleik Teele Podcast, her book recommendations, newsletter, her social media shares, you name it. Myleik really is a gift to the world and it's an honor to be in conversation with her today.    Produced by Dear Media

On this last day of Black History Month, it's so important to embrace the power that each of us have in sharing our personal narratives all year around. Our stories and experiences are rich, inspiring, and literally give us wings. Today's guest, Chloe Dulce Louvouezo is a master storyteller and the author of "Life, I Swear."  Raised by a single mother and a host of other families from across diasporas, Chloe grew up in West Africa and lived in 10 other cities around the world. She has experienced life from a unique lens; one that anchors her conviction to question and explore identity, privilege, connection and healing. Because of this, and as a mother, Chloe champions women's autonomy to live, heal, and process unconventionally. Her writing celebrates everything we are as Black women: brilliant, messy, beautiful, but always human.

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Today's guest on the She Did That podcast is Tanya Sam. Yes, you may know her from Real Housewives of Atlanta fame, but she's so much more. As one of the savviest businesswomen you'll ever meet, Tanya is the Director of Partnerships at TechSquare Labs, a tech startup hub and venture capital fund. She's super passionate about creating pathways to bring more women and minorities into the tech space. Today, she's here to help us understand the world of NFTs and why Black women don't just need to be involved, we need to be leading the movement. 

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Claire Sulmers is the CEO and Founder of Fashion Bomb Daily, a direct-to-consumer fashion company that leverages content and community to power a multicultural shopping experience. Her pioneering work ushered in a new wave of digital journalism and e-commerce that fed and fueled an under-served community of African-American and Latino style lovers wanting to know more about brands from the culture. Claire hails from Atlanta, Georgia and holds a degree in French and African American studies from Harvard University. In 15 years, Claire has accumulated over 1.6 million followers, written a book titled “The Bomb Life," and now leads a team of 20 for Fashion Bomb Daily's media, e-commerce, marketing, and event platforms.

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This show and all the work I do centering Black women is a celebration of US all year round, but in honor of Black History Month, I'm kicking off each episode over the next few weeks introducing you to women who were truly "doing that" long before many of us were born.   This week, I'm paying homage to Edna Lewis. The granddaughter of formerly enslaved people, Edna Lewis was born in 1916 in Freetown, Virginia and grew up to be a great chef, culinary ambassador, and caretaker of genuine Southern cooking. Mrs. Lewis transitioned in 2006 at the age of 89 and paved the way for all of the women we know in the culinary arts world including today's guest, Alex Hill better known as Just Add Hot Sauce. Alex Hill is a Washington, D.C. based, self-taught cook with a passion for making food that’s filled with flavor, functional and affordable.   Produced by Dear Media

I'm sure there have been countless moments in your life where you’ve leaned on someone you trust for advice or support. Whether that person you turn to is an industry connect, a family member, or someone in your community, the importance of mentorship is undeniable.
  Today on the show, I'm talking to Sharifa Murdock, the CEO of ENVSN, Co-Owner of Liberty Fairs, and the Chief Impact Officer at Kith. She's the ultimate multi-hyphenate and we're digging deep into the power of mentorship in her life.   Produced by Dear Media