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Hey, beautiful people! This week, I’m joined by Tomi Talabi—the founder of The Black Beauty Club—for a powerful conversation about Black beauty, culture, storytelling, and representation. 

Tomi shares how her path through beauty communications, brand strategy, and tech led her to build The Black Beauty Club, a culture-first platform that reframes how Black beauty is seen, supported, and sold. She reflects on growing up in Lagos, the early experiences that shaped her view of beauty, and how working at brands like Bobbi Brown and Pinterest deepened her commitment to inclusive storytelling. 

She also opens up about the inspiration behind The Black Beauty Club’s community-driven events, including The Black Beauty Vanguard and The Black Beauty Block Party.

This episode explores: 

• Tomi's journey from corporate communications to founding The Black Beauty Club 
• How beauty, identity, and culture shaped her earliest perspectives 
• What she learned from working at Bobbi Brown, Eight Sleep, and Pinterest 
• Why inclusive beauty storytelling matters across tech, media, and brand building
• How The Black Beauty Club is creating space for community, ownership, and authorship 
• Tomi's beauty routines, signature blonde braids, and everyday skincare favorites

Stay connected with Tomi Talabi: @theblackbeautyclub 

Learn more about Black Beauty Club: @theblackbeautyclub 

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Hey, beautiful people! This week, I’m joined by Dr. Glenicia Nosworthy—a Brooklyn-based internal medicine physician and founder of Glo by Glen—for a powerful conversation about beauty, wellness, and aesthetics.

Dr. Glen talks about her path from Georgia State University to Morehouse School of Medicine and her residency at Lenox Hill Hospital, and how each step helped shape her holistic, root-cause approach to care. 

She also shares what inspired her to open Glo by Glen Facial Optimization in Brooklyn and breaks down her signature “Beauty Hacking” philosophy, which brings together internal health, regenerative treatments, and aesthetic precision. Plus, she chats about her skincare line, Glo by Glen Medical Grade Skincare, and gives us a peek into her own beauty and wellness routines.

This episode explores:

• Dr. Glen's path from traditional medicine to aesthetic and integrative care
• The inspiration behind opening Glo by Glen Facial Optimization
• What “Beauty Hacking” means and how it transforms aesthetic outcomes
• How internal wellness impacts external beauty and aging
• Shifts in attitudes toward aesthetics in the Black community
• The launch of Glo by Glen Medical Grade Skincare 
• Her skincare, aesthetic maintenance, and internal wellness routine

Stay connected with Dr. Glenicia Nosworthy: @doctor.glen
Learn more about Glo by Glen: @globyglen

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Stay connected with Olivia: @oliviahancock_

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Hey, beautiful people! This week, I'm chatting with ShaNiece Pyles—the powerhouse Content Lead & Creative Director at SheaMoisture for an inspiring conversation about creativity, culture, and storytelling in beauty.

ShaNiece opens up about her career journey—from getting her start on the SheaMoisture Men team to stepping into her leadership role for SheaMoisture Hair. She reflects on growing up in Kansas, her earliest beauty memories, and the beauty evolution she experienced during her time at Howard University.

We also dive into her vision for reimagining SheaMoisture Hair’s creative voice, and the intentionality behind campaigns like “Yes, And” and “Shea Us What You Got.” Throughout the conversation, ShaNiece shares how her approach to content is rooted in authenticity, representation, and honoring the communities the brand serves.

This episode explores:

• Her career journey from account executive at Egami Group to creative director of SheaMoisture Hair
• How growing up in Kansas shaped her early relationship with beauty
• Her beauty and hair evolution at Howard University
• What it takes to reimagine and evolve the creative direction of an iconic heritage brand
• The stories and strategy behind standout campaigns like “Yes, And” and “Shea Us What You Got”
• How she uses storytelling to celebrate Black beauty, identity, and culture
• The importance of intentional creative leadership in today’s beauty landscape

Stay connected with ShaNiece: @_shaniecemarie
Learn more about SheaMoisture: @sheamoisture

Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport
 Stay connected with Olivia: @oliviahancock_

Thank you to the team at SheaMoisture for powering this conversation.

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Hey, beautiful people! This week, I'm chatting with Dana Hill-Robinson—a true pioneer in the beauty industry. Dana is the founder of Cocotique, the subscription service that has championed Black-owned and indie beauty brands for over a decade. More recently, she co-founded Glowissima alongside supermodel and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey.

Throughout her career, Dana has consistently created space for diversity, discovery, and representation in the beauty industry. Before becoming a founder, her path spanned fashion, music, and brand marketing, including roles such as assistant fashion editor at Harper's Bazaar, VP of marketing and PR at Rocawear, and senior director of urban artist development at Arista Records. Press play to hear Dana's inspiring story, product favorites, and more!

Stay connected with Dana: @danahillrobinson

Learn more about Glowissima: @glowissima

Learn more about Cocotique: @cocotique

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Stay connected with Olivia: @oliviahancock_

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Welcome back, beautiful people! On this episode of The Hue Report, I’m joined by multihyphenate Isan Elba to talk about betting on herself as a creator and building Beauty Access—her platform championing inclusivity and sustainability in the beauty industry. Isan shares how she’s navigated challenges, celebrated wins, and redefined what it means to create with purpose. Press play to hear how Isan is making beauty more accessible—and what’s next on her journey.

Stay connected with Isan Elba: @isanelba

Learn more about Beauty Access: @beautyaccess / beautyaccess.org

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Stay in touch with Olivia: @oliviahancock_

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Welcome back, beautiful people! In this episode of The Hue Report, beauty and style expert Kahh Spence gets real about his journey from doing hair for some of your favorite celebrities to building his first fragrance brand (Spence by Kahh Spence). During our chat, he also shares how navigating loss reshaped both his personal and professional outlook, why protecting his peace has become non-negotiable, and, of course, he shares his current beauty routine. Press play to hear from the one and only Kahh Spence.

Stay connected with Kahh Spence: @kahhspence
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Welcome back, beautiful people! In this week's episode of The Hue Report, I chat with Vanessa Simmons—a multi-hyphenate force known for her roles in fashion, wellness, and entertainment. From co-founding the iconic sneaker brand Pastry to launching the wellness platform U4IA, Vanessa is carving out space for intentional living and legacy-building. During the episode, she opens up about why 2025 is her year of discipline, the beauty and wellness practices that help her stay centered, and the power of purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Plus, Vanessa reflects on her evolution from reality TV to acting, and how she's continuing to stretch herself creatively.

Stay connected with Vanessa Simmons: @vanessajsimmons
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After a two-year hiatus, The Hue Report is finally back! In my first solo episode, I'm getting into the highs and lows of the last two years and the evolution of The Hue Report. We'll also get into some questions from listeners and my current favorite beauty products from Black-owned brands. 

Products mentioned:

• 54 Thrones Barrier Repair Cloud Cream
• Brunel Awakening Body Oil
• Oui the People Souk Honey Eau de Parfum
• LYS Beauty Pre-Glued Lash Clusters
• Cécred Moisture Sealing Lotion

Let me know your thoughts on the episode! Tag me on Instagram @thehuereport or email me at [email protected]

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Stay in touch with me on Instagram: @oliviahancock_

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In this episode, Mbiye chats with Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton. She is a board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon dedicated to holistic facial refinement, specializing in eye aesthetics. Her patient's requests for simple, effective daily skincare products inspired her to launch epi.logic. The brand creates products formulated with essential actives that address common complexion concerns and maximizes treatment results. Press play to hear from Chaneve! 

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Stay in touch with epi.logic  on Instagram: @epi.logic
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At the top of the year, I sat down with Christina Funke Tegbe to chat about her beloved bodycare brand, 54 Thrones. We chatted about how her Nigerian-American upbringing inspired her to launch the brand, launching in Sephora, and the lessons she's learned as a beauty entrepreneur. Press play to hear from Christina, and I hope you enjoy the episode.

Let us know your thoughts on the episode! Tag us on Instagram @thehuereport or email us at [email protected]

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Stay in touch with Christina  on Instagram: @funke_tegbe
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