Trinity Mouzon Wofford started her line of superfood essentials out of a Brooklyn apartment just a few years ago. Since then the line, Golde, has won the hearts and wellness-obsessed minds of thousands of fans who incorporate turmeric latte blends and Shroom Shield into their daily routines. Golde also has superfood beauty products that are essentially edible and definitely effective. Trinity’s approach to wellness is simple and approachable and most importantly makes a holistically healthy lifestyle accessible and fun.

The Beauty Audit is back! Nyakio and Melissa list the fall beauty essentials they can’t stop using this season. Tune in to learn all about the products from Black and Brown-owned beauty brands they’re loving, plus background on each founder and their amazing stories.

Like many Dominican women, Lulu Cordero grew up hearing terms like “pelo malo” which means “bad hair” in Spanish and refers to curly or afro-textured hair. She got her hair relaxed and blown out straight at the Dominican salon every week. It was a place that was safe and familiar but also harmful in many ways with it’s constant and intentional attempt at erasing Blackness while upholding whiteness. In a culture that takes so much pride in beauty and in physical presentation, Cordero wanted to find a way to honor her heritage while still being able to embrace her Blackness and natural beauty. Lulu has since launched Bomba Curls, which is a comprehensive curl care line popping up at huge retailers. She is also actively working to change the perception around curly hair in Dominican culture while celebrating natural beauty and proving that true change really goes beyond the shampoo or conditioner bottle.

The podcast is a production of Embassy Row.

Hosts: Melissa Magsaysay and Nyakio Greico

Producer: Alexa Macchia

Editor: Charlotte Councill

Additional Production Support: Anamarie Johnson

A few years ago, model, actor, singer and rising beauty mogul, Dorion Renaud found himself on an endless quest for skincare products that addressed the specific needs of his skin and came up empty. When he discovered raw, organic, natural shea butter, his journey into the beauty industry began, inspiring him to create Buttah Skin. Buttah has gained a super loyal following who love the unisex line of shea based products, but it’s also the representation of men and women of color in his marketing and social media that resonates with an underserved audience in personal care products, helping more people to feel seen and prioritized.

The podcast is a production of Embassy Row.

Hosts: Melissa Magsaysay and Nyakio Greico

Producer: Alexa Macchia

Editor: Charlotte Councill

Additional Production Support: Anamarie Johnson

Easily one of our favorite burgeoning artists and beauty muses, R&B artist Maeta is taking the music world by storm one soulful song at a time. Influenced by Kid Cudi, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé and SZA and with style reminiscent of a one Mariah Carey, this RocNation artist is on her way to influencing through her gorgeous sound and signature look, not to mention her love of beauty.

The podcast is a production of Embassy Row.

Hosts: Melissa Magsaysay and Nyakio Greico

Producer: Alexa Macchia

Editor: Charlotte Councill

Additional Production Support: Anamarie Johnson

Beyond hosting one of the most popular shows on TV, Kamie Crawford knows all about the pageant world and winning it, being a teen role model and most importantly speaking up for the social justice issues she cares deeply about. We chat about her amazing career and the beauty secrets she’s learned along the way.

Ever wonder what Gen Z is really up to? Well, it turns out that the kids are alright. We sat down with actress and singer Ella Jay Basco and aspiring beauty entrepreneur Lulu Grieco, both 15 year-old high school students who are navigating teenhood, social media, body image and beauty standards with absolute grace. They definitely inspire other kids their age, but we certainly walked away in awe of their mature outlook.

The Beauty Audit is back! Nyakio and Melissa list the summer beauty essentials they can’t stop using this season. Tune in to learn all about the products from Black and Brown-owned beauty brands they’re loving, plus background on each founder and their amazing stories.

The population in the US is on track to have a majority of people of color by 2045. Today, there are still glaring inequities in dermatology where communities of color are not being fully served from research to access and education. We sat down with one of the top dermatologists in the country to understand the situation and what is being done to address it.

Dr. Carlos Charles is the Founder and Medical Director of Derma di Colore in New York City. He is a board certified dermatologist and Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. His practice Derma di Colore, is a comprehensive dermatology practice that addresses the treatment of dermatologic problems of all skin types with an interest in the treatment of darker skin tones. In all of his spare time, he also created 4, 5, 6, a skincare line made for melanin rich skin which launched last year.

He is a go-to expert for beauty editors and major publications and a wealth of knowledge on treating darker skin tones and of course, the latest scientific breakthroughs and advancements in dermatology today.

The podcast is a production of Embassy Row.

Hosts: Melissa Magsaysay and Nyakio Greico

Producer: Alexa Macchia

Editor: Charlotte Councill

Additional Production Support: Anamarie Johnson

Many brands have a “face”, but no brand quite like Too Faced. It’s co-founder and chief creative officer Jerrod Blandino lives, breathes, eats and creates all things Too Faced and the energy between the brand and his own personal way of doing, well, just about anything, pulses through every product, phrase and social media post Jerrod makes. Speaking of “eats”, Jerrod has recently fused his exuberant creativity into food, becoming a prolific baking host on his IGTV show, Bake Up with Jerrod. Inclusive from inception, Too Faced has resonated over the past 2 decades for the way it democratizes beauty with joy and humor.

The podcast is a production of Embassy Row.

Hosts: Melissa Magsaysay and Nyakio Greico

Producer: Alexa Macchia

Editor: Charlotte Councill

Additional Production Support: Anamarie Johnson