Prepare to enter this unforgettable group chat with the women of Black Girls Texting : Sade Parham, Glynn Pogue, and Chelséa Pinky. On this episode, we truly get into it all - from childhood salon memories, to growing up in New York, to getting fillers and botox in your 20s, to finally figuring out what the heck “natural” haircare even means. Trust, you aren’t going to want to miss this one. Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: My Beauty Tutorial with Katie Jane Hughes , Bolden ( Cleanser , Ton...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Celebrity Makeup Artist and Beauty Creator Katie Jane Hughes is here to throw all of those beauty “rules” out the window. After working in London as nail tech and then launching her MUA career on Instagram, taking a traditional approach to work has never really been her thing...which might just be why she’s been so successful. Tune in for an in-depth conversation on rethinking your makeup application, navigating influencer-PR dynamics, creating KJH Academy, advocating for people of color in the ...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min
When the beauty industry throws around terms like “clean,” “sustainable,” and “cruelty-free,” it all sounds well and good. But what does it actually mean? For this solo episode, I partnered with Ulta Beauty to break down the ambiguous terminology and to share my personal journey in establishing a conscious (but not perfect) skincare routine. Tune in for my favorite Ulta brands and products that are working to create a positive impact for people of color, the environment, animals, and so much mor...
Aug 30, 2021•27 min
“I couldn’t compare myself, so there was no way for me to diminish my own beauty against somebody else’s” - Bozoma Saint John When it comes to tapping into your most authentic self, Bozoma Saint John is unmatched. With an exceptionally fruitful career at companies like PepsiCo, Beats, Uber, and now Netflix, one might think that Saint John has always played by the corporate rulebook. That couldn’t be further from the truth. With an endless array of bold lipsticks, hairdos, and fits, she is living...
Aug 23, 2021•51 min
Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, my dear friend and founder of the newly-launched Ami Colĕ, is back on Naked Beauty! Diarrha first came on the show in 2019 as a product developer who wanted to create a clean beauty brand that addressed the needs of melanin-rich skin. After going through some major life changes during the pandemic, she finally decided to pull the trigger on her dreams and we are all so grateful that she did. Tune in for her reflection on being a newly-wed, growing into her role as a boss, ...
Aug 16, 2021•35 min
If the creamy conditioner, silky hair oils, or adorable “puffs” (AKA scrunchies) created by Bread Beauty Supply ’s Maeva Heim have yet to grace your Instagram feed, trust me - you are missing out. Born as a biracial Black girl in Australia and raised by a mother who owned her own African hair braiding salon, there was no question that Maeva was set to make a unique mark on the world of haircare. And so after searching high and low for a textured haircare brand that wasn’t corporate, confusing, o...
Aug 09, 2021•47 min
Tune in for this special 2019 throwback episode with Into the Gloss ’s Senior Editor Ashley Weatherford! After growing up in Shaker Heights, Ohio (shoutout to Little Fires Everywhere ) and studying political science in undergrad, Ashley didn’t think that being a New York beauty editor was in the cards for her. That is...until she decided to start a small beauty blog that ended up launching her career! Trust me, you aren’t going to want to miss hearing all about Ashley’s beauty journey. From appl...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr
Tune in for a hilarious and unfiltered conversation on beauty with Whoreible Decisions co-host and Sex Sells host Weezy! We get into her life growing up as a mixed Black girl in Florida, New York vs. LA beauty standards, buying skincare at Ross (and some other questionable places), and of course, sex advice. Trust me, you aren’t going to want to miss this one! Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Sex Sells Ep.1 , Ep.104: Mandii B of Whoreible Decisions , Latisse , CeraVe Eye Cream , Olay Regene...
Jul 19, 2021•36 min
When it comes to perfectionism, stress, and anxiety, entrepreneur and wellness advocate Poppy Jamie isn’t afraid to get into the nitty gritty of it all. After experiencing a breakdown of her own a few years ago, she became determined to never ignore her body and her mental health ever again. Today, with years of research under her belt, Poppy has created Happy Not Perfect - a platform that aims to help us all workout our emotional health in a way that goes beyond traditional meditation. Tune in ...
Jul 12, 2021•47 min
Tune in for this special episode produced in partnership with soon-to-launch skincare brand Ustawi, founded by model Natacha Paugam and Dr. Elyse Love! After growing up in Cameroon and Birmingham, Alabama, both Natacha and Dr. Love came to understand and appreciate the unique conditions that skin of color can experience, and they were determined to formulate skincare that could specifically address its needs. On this episode, we break down all of the ingredients and products that are vital to ma...
Jul 05, 2021•34 min
When it comes to your hair care routine, Act+Acre founder Helen Reavy is all about putting your scalp first. After working as a hairstylist to celebrities and models for many years and witnessing her clients’ hair go through so much internal and external stress, Helen decided to build a brand that would take a different approach to the problem at hand. Tune in to hear how Helen and her husband formulated their cold-pressed, environmentally savvy hair care line as well as Helen’s incredible journ...
Jun 28, 2021•53 min
At only 14 years old, Kheris Rogers is determined to change the way that young people think about their own beauty. After experiencing racism and colorism by the time she was 11, Kheris began her journey towards self-love, and ultimately started her own clothing line, Flexin’ In My Complexion . Today, Kheris might just be the coolest teenager on the internet and we all have something to learn from her. From mental health, to building an empire, to (of course) beauty products, there’s a lot packe...
Jun 21, 2021•19 min
When it comes to beauty, Denise Vasi has done it all. After signing with Ford modelling agency as a pre-teen and becoming an actress on All My Children in her twenties, Denise ultimately founded her own wellness brand Maed , which aims to help all women find an accessible and enjoyable wellness routine. Tune in for her experiences with multi-cultural beauty, learning to embrace her curves, and navigating self-care as a mom of two. Enjoy! Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Beautycounter ( Eyes...
Jun 14, 2021•47 min
Let’s be real, establishing a serene and luxurious shower routine isn’t as easy as it looks. Whether you’re living in a tiny apartment, are on a budget, or just can’t seem to find the time to relax, there’s always something in the way of a truly wonderful shower experience. So for this episode, I turned to the experts! Tune in for unforgettable tips from hanahana beauty’s Abena Boamah, Wildling Beauty’s Britta Plug, Dieux Skin’s Charlotte Palmerino, and yours truly. From contrast showers to scal...
Jun 07, 2021•19 min
Before the word “influencer” even entered our vocabulary, Rocky Barnes was on Instagram, slowly but surely building a community and showing off her incredible sense of style. After entering the modeling industry in college and being told that she was “too fit” and a little “too brown,” Rocky decided to set her own path. Today, as a new mom and visionary for unisex clothing brand The Brightside , she is KILLING IT. Tune in for an incredible discussion on growing up half-Filipina, playing Justin B...
Jun 03, 2021•39 min
This episode is all about answering the fantastic beauty questions that you , Naked Beauty Planet, have sent my way! Tune in for my thoughts on treating chronically dry skin, finding the perfect wedding day makeup, and exploring laser hair removal for dark complexions. Enjoy! Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Topicals Faded , hanahana beauty Exfoliating Bar and Shea Butter , First Aid Beauty KP Body Scrub , Paula’s Choice Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA , Fur Ingrown Concentrate , “Everythi...
May 31, 2021•14 min
After more than a year of quarantine in sweatpants and no makeup, our Hot Girl Summer is clearly overdue. But where exactly to begin? Thankfully, Instyle ’s Senior Beauty Editor Kayla Greaves, Women’s Health Beauty Director Kristina Rodulfo, and Teen Vogue ’s Fashion and Beauty Director Tahirah Hairston are here to help. Tune in for a breadth of beauty products and advice as we begin to safely emerge back into the world. Enjoy! Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Brooke: Tower28 ( Cream Blush ...
May 24, 2021•53 min
This week I talked with entrepreneur, creator, and fellow podcaster Pia Baroncini about her relationship to pregnancy, beauty, privilege, and so much more. Pia’s refreshing sense of honesty and vulnerability when it comes to her fertility struggles, learning to love her body unconditionally, finding balance in her career and marriage, and checking her own privilege as a white woman in fashion is one that you aren’t going to want to miss. So sit back, tune in, and enjoy! Link to Products/Resource...
May 17, 2021•57 min
Tune in for this minisode with Kosas’s Sheena Yaitanes discussing the story behind her brand’s Chemistry Serum Deodorant , which might just be the only natural deodorant that I can stick to! Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Schmidt’s Rose + Black Pepper , milk+honey , Each & Every , Native , megababe Rosy Pits , Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Email your beauty questions to nakedbeautypodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Beauty Que...
May 13, 2021•7 min
This week, in honor of Mother’s Day, I decided to bring my mother and grandmother back to Naked Beauty! Over this past year, as our roles have shifted to mom, grandma and great-grandma, so have our takes on beauty, style, and wellness. Tune in for an intimate and hilarious interview with my mom and grandma on how they fell in love with fashion, learned to grow into their confidence, and ultimately, learned to feel beautiful across every stage of life. Enjoy! Link to Products/Resources Mentioned:...
May 10, 2021•39 min
Charlotte Palermino, CEO of Dieux Skin and self-proclaimed skincare fairy godmother, is here to make you rethink ALL of the beauty rules that we have subscribed to (oftentimes, without question). After jumping on board the clean beauty train in the mid-2000s only to find her skin more irritable than ever, Charlotte realized just how tricky beauty marketing could be. Today as a beauty founder, licensed aesthetician, and “reformed clean beauty buyer,” Charlotte’s approach to the industry is extrem...
May 03, 2021•58 min
As a holistic esthetician and co-founder of Wildling Beauty, Britta Plug is here to help us all have a stronger understanding of the relationship between our skin, our physical health, and our mental wellbeing. After learning about wellness treatments at a young age and navigating through her own health issues, Britta found her way to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and fell in love.Tune in for a rich conversation on the history of gua sha, learning how to honor and appreciate TCM as a white ...
Apr 26, 2021•51 min
“People need to reassess what a “dream job” is...what you [really] have to know is what you want.” - Jerri DeVard AKA my Mom In addition to being a fabulous mother and grandmother, my mom just so happens to have decades of experience at Fortune 100 companies as a senior marketing executive. And so for this episode, we sat down to discuss her career journey in corporate America (including her job at Revlon!), advocating for yourself in the workplace, finding a role where you’ll thrive, mentorship...
Apr 19, 2021•32 min
Before Sheena Yaitanes decided to pursue her dream and establish her own beauty company, the world of clean makeup was well...lacking. Color schemes were dull and payoff was very weak. That is, until Kosas came on the scene. With bright pigments and gorgeous ingredient lists full of clean, active ingredients, these products have become absolute staples in my makeup bag. Tune in for a fabulous interview with Sheena in which we discuss the brand’s origin story, her love of creating makeup, and how...
Apr 12, 2021•50 min
“I have a story. It’s hard, it’s gnarly but what I’m doing with it - that’s the work.” - Sophia Roe This week, I’m bringing back one of my favorite episodes with chef and storyteller Sophia Roe! Sophia’s wisdom, humor and excitement for life are all so refreshing and a joy to witness. Her experience growing up with a mother who suffered from substance abuse, learning to love and embrace her brown skin, and ultimately becoming a chef determined to make food more accessible and enjoyable for all i...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 29 min
If you have yet to uncover the genius that is Olamide Olowe, you are in for a ride. As the co-founder of fast-growing Gen-Z beauty brand Topicals, Olamide and her co-founder Claudia Teng have tapped into their science backgrounds and personal experience with chronic skin conditions, all to create a brand that makes hyperpigmentation and eczema kind of fun...and, dare I say...hot? Tune in for an incredible discussion on Gen-Z beauty trends, securing VC funding as a Black woman, the clinical skinc...
Mar 29, 2021•59 min
“This country insists that our racial identity is beside the point, that it has nothing to do with being bullied, or passed over for promotion, or cut off every time we talk... It’s like being ghosted, I suppose, where, deprived of all social cues, I have no relational gauge for my own behavior. I ransack my mind for what I could have done, could have said...” - Cathy Park Hong in Minor Feelings Last week’s massage parlor shootings in Atlanta, and the overall rise in anti-Asian rhetoric over thi...
Mar 24, 2021•55 min
Jessica Matlin and Jennifer Sullivan, co-hosts of the award-winning podcast Fat Mascara , are here to remind us that beauty doesn’t always need to be taken so seriously. Sitting down with these two hilarious beauty editors to discuss our thoughts on being transparent about cosmetic surgery, interviewing celebrities in the beauty space, and 2021 beauty trends made for a truly fantastic episode that will definitely make you chuckle. So sit back, tune in, and enjoy! Link to Products/Resources Menti...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min
We have been living through this global pandemic for a year now, and I don’t know about you, but figuring out how to feel cute at home has definitely been a challenge. So of course, I had to turn to my fabulous Naked Beauty guests for advice. From Tamu McPherson’s ideas for lowkey elegant looks to Darian Symone’s tips on cozy fragrances, there’s something to help everyone hit the reset button this spring. Sit back, tune in, and enjoy! Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Products: Kosas Conceal...
Mar 08, 2021•21 min
This week’s episode with my dear friend Amelia Glum could not have come at a more important time. As many of us navigate stress and mental health challenges throughout this pandemic, Amelia’s personal testimony of overcoming codependency, leaving a relationship that no longer served her, prioritizing spirit over ego, and embracing one’s inner child is SO IMPORTANT. It is a reminder to us all just how much strength it takes to be vulnerable, and I can’t wait for you all to tune in. Enjoy! Links t...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 4 min
