The Naturally Beautiful Podcast

Hello #naturallybeautifulfam!

On today's episode we are featuring Desiree Verdejo, Founder and CEO of Hyper Skin. Hyper Skin is a clinical skincare brand rooted in diversity with formulas that combine clean, proven clinical actives and potent plant-based ingredients for highly results driven, safe formulas. 

In this episode we chat about:

• Desiree's natural hair journey as an Afro-Latina growing up in NY
• The inspiration behind creating Hyper Skin
• Rebranding and refreshing the skincare industry
• The 3 essential necessities for any skincare routine 
• and much more!

To learn more about Hyper Skin and/or Desiree visit:
IG: @hyperskin / @desiree.verdejo
www.hyperskin.com
And check out their feature in "The Foundation of Belleza" available only on Peacock

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For more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:
www.naturallybeautiful.co
IG: @naturallybeautiful.co

Hello #naturallybeautifulfam!

On today's episode we are featuring Curl and Loc Specialist and Educator, Camille Janae (@camillejanaehair), Founder of Mahogany and Rose Textured Hair Salon in Sacramento, CA. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Camille's natural hair journey
• The inspiration and journey behind becoming a curl and loc specialist and educator
• Educating stylists and non-stylists on textured hair 
• Common myths surrounding natural hair
• Simplifying your hair routine 
• and much more!

For more information about Camille Janae visit:
 IG: @camillejanaehair  or @mahoganyandrose
www.mahoganyandrose.com

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For more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:
www.naturallybeautiful.co
IG: @naturallybeautiful.co

Hello #naturallybeautifulfam!

Today we have an amazing episode for you all, featuring THE Raven Ross (@pilatesbodyraven). Raven is a certified pilates teacher, content creator, and tv personality ... you might remember her from Netflix hit series Love Is Blind, Season 3.

To watch Raven's Youtube and take her latest challenge check out the links below:
- Raven's YouTube
- No Excuses Challenge

In this episode we discuss:

• Raven's natural hair journey
• Transforming damaged hair to healthy hair
• Raven's hair and skincare favorites
• Her Love Is Blind journey
• The inspiration behind becoming a pilates instructor
• Advice for those looking for love
• and much more!

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For more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:
www.naturallybeautiful.co
IG: @naturallybeautiful.co

Hello #naturallybeautifulfam! We are back with another episode, today we are featuring Merian, Founder and CEO of the viral, internationally-known natural hair care brand, Bounce Curl (@bouncecurl).

In this episode we chat about:

• Merian's curly natural hair journey
• Her grandmother inspiring her to embrace her curls
• Changing career paths
• How she created a viral brand and products
• Inside scoop on what Merian's been doing BTS with Bounce Curl
• Bounce Curl's new Japanese-inspired hair spa in AZ
• and much more!

*As a note, we had some technical difficulties with our guest's audio. You may experience a slight echo, we tried our best to fix it, sorry in advance!

For more information about Merian or Bounce Curl visit:

www.bouncecurl.com
www.instagram.com/bouncecurl

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For more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:
www.naturallybeautiful.co
IG: @naturallybeautiful.co

Hello #naturallybeautifulfam! We are back from our summer break with new episodes, first up featuring Brittany Chavez, Founder and CEO of ShopLatinx and Our Paradiso. SLX is a media and content engine (formerly marketplace) that celebrates the Latinx community, and Our Paradiso is a first-of-its-kind beauty and wellness retailer rooted in Latinx heritage and ritual.

In this episode we discuss:

• Brittany's natural hair journey 
• Growing up in the 90s/00s as a Latina in LA
• The inspiration behind creating SLX
• The BTS of building a brand 
• The inspiration behind creating Our Paradiso
• How raising $1m in funding forced her to deal with her own traumas
• and much more!

For more information about Brittany, ShopLatinx, or Our Paradiso visit:
www.shoplatinx.com
www.ourparadiso.co

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For more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:
www.naturallybeautiful.co
IG: @naturallybeautiful.co

On today’s episode, Sabrine interviews Keziah Dhamma, Founder and owner of SwirlyCurly (@swirlycurlyhair). SwirlyCurly is a natural hair product and accessory line that caters to curly afro-textured hair.

In this episode we chat about:

• Keziah’s natural hair journey
• The ups and downs she went through embracing her natural texture
• Facing different pressures and treatment with natural hair 
•  The inspiration behind creating SwirlyCurly
• Creating products that are centered around afro-textured hair
• Unlearning "straight hair" mindsets
• How to sustain a long lasting brand in today’s fast-paced digital world 
• and much more!

This episode of The Naturally Beautiful Podcast is proudly sponsored by Credit.Com

To sign up for ExtraCredit, go to credit.com/naturallybeautiful and get started there.

For more information about SwirlyCurly visit:
www.swirlycurlyhair.com
IG: @swirlycurlyhair

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For more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:
www.naturallybeautiful.co
IG: @naturallybeautiful.co

On today’s episode Sabrine interviews Leona Dondi, founder of UZIMA (@uzima.co) UZIMA, (pronounced OOZeeMA), means full of life in Swahili, and is a sustainable clean beauty hair care line that blends the fusion of biotechnology with African botanicals for products that promote healthy hair and scalp and confidence in our naturalness. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Leona's natural hair journey
• Growing up in Kenya 
• The inspiration behind creating her brand 
• What is biotechnology and how it can be impactful
• Using fermentation to amplify ingredients and create sustainable products
• Her career in research and tech and how it helped w/ her business
• and much more!

This episode is proudly sponsored by Credit.Com

To sign up for ExtraCredit, go to credit.com/naturallybeautiful and get started there. To sweeten the deal you can even get the first 7 days absolutely free. It is just $24.99+ tax a month after the free trial.

For more information about UZIMA visit:
www.uzima.co
IG: @uzima.co 

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www.naturallybeautiful.co
IG: @naturallybeautiful.co

Hello #naturallybeautifulfam!

On today's epsiode, Sabrine interviews Dr. Ellana Stinson, ER Physician, Trichology Certified, and Founder of Safo Hair (@safohair).  Safo comes from the word "Yaresafo" which means healing. Each product uses plant-based remedies and CBD infused ingredients* to help heal the scalp and grow healthy hair. Safo Hair is formulated by Dr. Ellana and rigorously tested by Dermatologists.

In this episode we discuss:

• Dr. Ellana's natural hair journey
• How health issues impacted her life and led to a more holistic lifestyle
• The benefits of using CBD in hair products and the research behind it
• How certain products and where you buy them might be affecting your health
• The importance of researching ingredients and where they come from
• The inspiration behind creating her brand
• BTS starting a brand and small business
• and much more!

This episode is proudly sponsored by Credit.Com

To sign up for ExtraCredit, go to credit.com/naturallybeautiful and get started there. To sweeten the deal you can even get the first 7 days absolutely free. It is just $24.99+ tax a month after the free trial. You can cancel anytime.


For more information about Safo Hair visit:
www.safohair.com
IG: @safohair
*None of the products contain THC

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For more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:
www.naturallybeautiful.co
IG: @naturallybeautiful.co

Hey #naturallybeautifulfam!

On today's episode, Sabrine interviews Daviana Mercedes (@curlsbydaviana). Daviana is an Afro-Latina social media influencer and content creator that focuses on beauty, wellness, and of course, CURLS!

In this episode we discuss:

• Daviana's natural hair journey
• How being Colombian and Dominican affected her views on natural hair
• How she accidentally relaxed her hair
• The inspiration behind starting creating content 
• How long it took for her to start seeing brand deals
• BTS creating content and dealing with brands
• Advice for starting your hair journey 
• and much, much more

This episode of The Naturally Beautiful Podcast is proudly sponsored by Credit(dot)Com
To sign up for ExtraCredit, go to credit.com/naturallybeautiful and get started there.

For more information about Daviana visit:
IG: @curlsbydaviana
Tiktok: @curlsbydaviana

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For more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:
www.naturallybeautiful.co
IG: @naturallybeautiful.co

Hello #naturallybeautifulfam!

On today's episode, Sabrine interviews Taryn Delanie Smith. Taryn is a digital content creator and TikTok Star, and also was crowned Miss New York 2022 and Miss America First Runner Up this past December. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Taryn's natural hair journey as a biracial woman
• Why it was important to compete for Miss New York w/ her natural hair
• Her pageant journeys from Miss New York to Miss America First Runner Up
• Being an advocate for housing and social services needs for local communities
• BTS of pageants and advice for those interested in pageantry
• The sisterhood of pageantry and finding your people
• Why it's important for her to take up space, be loud, and goofy on TikTok
• Overcoming "no's" in your life
• and much, much more!

This episode of The Naturally Beautiful Podcast is proudly sponsored by Credit.com

To sign up for ExtraCredit, go to credit.com/naturallybeautiful and get started there.

For more information about Taryn Delanie Smith visit:
IG: @taryndelaniesmith / @missamericany
Tiktok: @taryntino21

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For more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:
www.naturallybeautiful.co
IG: @naturallybeautiful.co