A new year, new beauty habits to create. Tune in as I kick the new year off with a reflection on how we can all be more intentional with curating a joyful, consistent, and realistic beauty routine. From scheduling bedtime rituals, to quick morning regimens, to that all-too-precious alone time, I’m here to break down the small opportunities that we can use to bring more beauty into our lives from here on out. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: PopSugar Naked Beauty Feature , Furtuna Sk...
Jan 09, 2023•27 min
If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent a lot of time buying things for yourself (we deserve!) but you still have people on your list to gift. There's nothing better than the gift of self-care & skincare. This gift guide actually goes far beyond this holiday season to inspire thoughtful skincare giving year-round. Listen to this episode for gift ideas by personality type, hear why I’m anti-gift cards, proposing a New Years present instead, why you should schedule a spa appointment for someo...
Dec 20, 2022•24 min
“You become a symbol greater than yourself, you become a symbol signaling that an institution, a community, a town, a hobby, is not racist.” - Danielle Prescod Writer, content creator, and businesswoman Danielle Prescod is back for her third interview with Naked Beauty, and this time, we’re sitting down to discuss her first book, Token Black Girl . Reflecting on her experiences growing up as the only Black girl in a predominantly white community, Danielle has been able to break down the emotions...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 17 min
In case you hadn’t heard, I am now officially an LA resident! As excited as I am for a new city and lifestyle, I’ve also learned a lot about myself during this process and leaving behind my life as a New Yorker. Tune in as I break down the top 10 takeaways from my big move, whether it be rebuilding my beauty team, decluttering my space, or protecting my peace and energy. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2022•32 min
“I work backstage and it teaches you so much. The models are getting so many photos taken of them, so you have to be perfect.” - my guest makeup artists & model, Raisa Flowers Raisa is an icon in the beauty game and I’ve been wanting to interview her for so long! She’s done everything from hit the runway as a model for Rihanna’s most recent Savage x Fenty show to working with musicians to working at fashion week’s top shows. The NY native continuously serves some of the most eccentric looks ...
Nov 07, 2022•52 min
In celebration of the relaunch of skincare line Epi.Logic, tune in for a rerun of my 2019 interview with the brand’s founder, Dr. Chaneve Jeanninton. As one of very few board certified oculofacial plastic surgeons, Dr. Jeanninton’s unique perspective on cosmetic procedures alone will definitely peak your interest! Tune in as we discuss her practice Brooklyn Face & Eye, fillers, Botox, working with Black women, how to get the best skin of your life, and so much more. Links to Products Mention...
Oct 31, 2022•56 min
While Korea is often known for its high-tech beauty industry, its advanced feminine care market has yet to be recognized on a global scale. But with Rael Beauty, CEO Yanghee Paik is working to change that. Using a holistic approach to feminine care, this brand’s organic, innovative period products and cycle-centered skincare are truly unprecedented. Tune in as we discuss Paik’s relationship with feminine care growing up, how Korea has become such an innovator in so many consumer markets, period ...
Oct 17, 2022•42 min
Allure Editor-in-Chief Jessica Cruel is here to give us some insight into the current state of beauty editorial! First, we discuss the process behind selecting Allure’s famous Best of Beauty awards and her launch of the Melanin Edit , a vertical that authentically speaks to Black and Brown people without explanation. But that’s not all. Tune in as she digs deep to reflect on finding comfort in the accessibility of beauty at an early age, doing her best to lead with compassion as an EIC, understa...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 1 min
The recent news of Travis Barker’s and Brad Pitt’s skincare lines have had the Naked Beauty community in a TIZZY, leaving so many of us to ask: Do we really need one more celebrity skincare brand? So when my good friend Avi Stern texted to let me know he was planning to buy Pitt’s line, I knew I had to have him on. Tune in as we discuss why celebrities need to be more creative entering the market, growth projections for the year ahead, embracing the beauty of other men, leaning into self-care an...
Sep 26, 2022•32 min
I believe Content Creator Vi Lai, better known as @whatsonvisface , represents the future of beauty influencing. With refreshing, comedic, and brutally honest videos, Vi doesn’t just tap into the latest and greatest lineup of beauty products. And with such an incredible life story, why would she? Tune in as we discuss her childhood growing up in Vietnam with extremely colorist beauty standards, using skincare as an entry point to her own self-realization and mental health journey, her love for p...
Sep 19, 2022•46 min
Over the years, I’ve collected what feels like an infinite list of beauty hacks. Whether it's been from my wonderful Naked Beauty guests or you fabulous listeners, these tips have allowed me to optimize and truly enjoy my beauty routine. From using glycolic acid to lighten your underarms, to making hair masks out of melted shea butter, to taking notes on your daily beauty habits, the possibilities are endless. So sit back, tune in, and grab a pen and paper, and enjoy! Links to Products/Resources...
Sep 12, 2022•33 min
Tune in for a re-run of one my favorite Naked Beauty episodes with none other than Harlem-born, LA-based artist Mandy Harris Williams! Back in 2019, we broke down the socio-economic privilege of being “beautiful,” the ways that institutions inform our self-perception, the politicization of Black hair, being ‘uglied’, acne scarring, high heels and so much more. This conversation was and continues to be the intellectual beauty conversation that we all need to hear, and a reminder to reflect on the...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 9 min
My highly anticipated interview with the fabulous team at Humanrace is finally here! And of course, that includes none other than THE Pharrell Williams, Co-Founder/President Rachel Muscat as well as beloved Chief Dermatologist Dr. Elena Jones! Together, we sat down to discuss Pharrell’s personal skincare journey (which wasn’t always perfect by the way), the brand’s inclusive and gender-fluid packaging, its approach to sustainability, vitamin D deficiencies, and the power of Humanrace’s new miner...
Aug 29, 2022•41 min
Kendra Austin is the Content Creator, Curve Model, and Writer that I truly cannot get enough of. And after months of trying to track her down I was elated to have her on Naked Beauty! We sat down to discuss her personal relationship with beauty, growing up with narcissistic abuse, combatting the stereotype of the infallible Black woman, modeling for Skims, and so much more. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Milk Makeup ( Hydrogrip Primer , Kush Mascara ), Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer , Kos...
Aug 15, 2022•55 min
Tune in for this one-of-a-kind rerun featuring the unforgettable, witty, and stunning Gabrielle Union and her inspiring hairstylist and business partner Larry Sims. In addition to discussing their relaunch of Flawless by GU - a haircare line inspired by the well-researched ingredients that helped Gab to treat her hair loss and regrow an even more beautiful mane -, we get into her life a mom, being a Black woman in Hollywood, and so much more. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned : https:...
Aug 08, 2022•57 min
Whether you have a high or low-maintenance beauty routine, taking the time to plan and anticipate your beauty needs is something that I’ve found to be a game changer over the past few years. So with that, I wanted to use this episode to break down how to create a course of action for maintaining each and every part of your beauty ritual. From scheduling mani-pedis, to prepping your beauty products for travel, to laying out the perfect fit before that big event, there’s a lot to unpack here. Enjo...
Aug 01, 2022•27 min
Estefania Pessoa AKA Tefi is the best friend, cultural commentator, and skinfluencer we all needed during COVID-19, and if you have yet to come across her name on TikTok you are truly missing out. Tune in as we discuss her takes on both the toxicity and joy of Y2K beauty culture, growing up as a half-Colombian, half-Brazilian girl in Miami, working through unhealthy relationships, establishing a career as an influencer, botox, and so much more. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Dr. B...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min
These days, when it comes to conversations on motherhood, mental health, and business, very few are able to keep the conversation both brutally honest and amusing. But of course, longtime Naked Beauty guest Hannah Bronfman just happens to be one of those people. Tune in as I sit down with the investor, health and wellness advocate, author, DJ, and entrepreneur to discuss her new life as a mom, relationship with cannabis, family background, experience in venture capital and so much more. Enjoy! L...
Jul 18, 2022•59 min
Amid what currently feels like an infinite cycle of terrible news here in the U.S., a discussion on self-care is well overdue. Tune in for strategies and tips on how to quiet your mind and recenter your energy. From avoiding Twitter rabbitholes, to taking staycations, to co-watching your favorite TV show with friends, the possibilities are truly endless. Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by t...
Jul 11, 2022•24 min
Before there were DE&I initiatives, shade range expansions, and the branding of “Black-owned” beauty, there was Fashion Fair Cosmetics. Launched back in 1973 by Ebony Magazine’s Eunice Johnson, Fashion Fair has always been created by and made for Black women. And after co-owners Desiree Rogers and Cheryl Mayberry McKissack purchased the brand in 2017, the brand’s revival has been nothing short of extraordinary. Tune in as I sit down with Desiree to discuss her experience re-launching Fashion...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr
Tune in for a rerun of one of my favorite Naked Beauty episodes with Charlotte Palermino, CEO of Dieux Skin and self-proclaimed skincare fairy godmother, who I recently caught up with in LA for Rhode Skin ’s launch party. This episode was all about unpacking and debunking ALL of the beauty rules that so many of us subscribe to. From daily exfoliation, to DIY skincare, to beauty regulations, there’s a lot to get into! Link to Products Mentioned: Ep.29: Esme Brown , Chemist Confessions Balm Voyage...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Over this past year, it has become clear that the skincare industry has reached an inflection point. The market is incredibly oversaturated, celebrities are launching their own skincare lines each week, and anti-girlboss culture has arrived. Perhaps the most striking events to mark this moment are Emily Weiss’s decision to step down as the CEO of Glossier and Kim Kardashian’s launch of her own nine-product line, SKKN. Tune in as Recho Omondi, thought leader and host of The Cutting Room Floor pod...
Jun 13, 2022•59 min
Tune in for my headliner interview from #NakedBeautyLive with THE Hair MacGyver herself, Nikki Nelms! After having Nikki on the show back in 2020, I knew that she would be the perfect speaker to round out our Naked Beauty Live Event. With clients like Solange, Zoe Kravtiz, Janelle Monae, and Lil Wayne, you won't want to miss this interview. We discuss the multidimensional roles of hairstylists, Nikki’s early career beginnings, not worrying about industry gatekeepers, and so much more. Enjoy! Lin...
Jun 06, 2022•53 min
Last Saturday, Naked Beauty fans gathered in New York City’s Crosby Hotel for our first post-pandemic live event, and let me tell you, the outcome was INCREDIBLE. So naturally, I knew that I had to share the energy from that day with the rest of our beautiful community! Tune in for my unforgettable beauty founder interviews with hanahana beauty’s Abena Boamah, Ami Colé’s Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, and Topical’s Olamide Olowe. We discuss their career journeys and pivots, finding ways to authentically...
May 30, 2022•48 min
Tune in as I sit down with one of the funniest content creators I know — beauty influencer and all around personality: Kennedy Johnson. We discuss our mutual love of Beyoncé, the exclusivity that can come with curl typing, tips for maintaining hair health, her favorite products, dating in Atlanta, leaving New York. the value of starting your own platform like her platform “Curls for the Girls,” and so much more. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Maui Moisture ( Coconut Curl Smoothie ...
May 23, 2022•52 min
While the beauty industry has recently made efforts to reach the skincare needs of women of color, there is undoubtedly room for improvement. Enter Esthetician Nayamka Roberts AKA the @labeautyologist. Tune in to hear her expert skincare advice, favorite products, thought process behind the now infamous 60-second cleansing rule, combatting unrealistic skincare standards, the benefits of HydraFacials, dermaplaning and more. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Cleanse...
May 16, 2022•48 min
This is a complicated topic with a lot of nuance but I wanted to share my POV with you all! Should Celebrities Be Transparent about Plastic Surgery: Article on Nylon Naked Beauty Live Show Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naked-beauty-live-a-celebration-of-beauty-culture-tickets-337496018677 Marc Jacobs facelift transparency here Dr. Jacono Instagram Join the community on IG @nakedbeautyplanet ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 13, 2022•20 min
This episode begins with my thoughts on this year’s red carpet: the beauty looks that made an impact and the moments I wish had more impact! And yes, we get into Kim Kardashian’s look and the diet conversation that it brought on. I also share why I wore what I wore to the Met Gala after party. Then I am joined by 26-year old photographer Flo Ngala with an *exclusive* interview where she shares her experience shooting inside the gala itself and why it sort of feels like a high school cafeteria, h...
May 09, 2022•43 min
As the beauty industry continues to embrace ingredients like turmeric, ashwagandha, and amla, the history of Southeast Asian beauty as a whole must be recognized and appreciated. This is one of the many reasons why I was so happy to speak with Ranavat ’s Michelle Ranavat, who sat down to discuss her unlikely path to becoming Sephora’s very first Southeast Asian beauty brand founder. Tune in as she also shares her experience as the daughter of immigrants, her journey to embracing cultural beauty ...
May 02, 2022•53 min
I don't want to be booked and busy, I want to be well-rested and moderately scheduled! A WORD! This is a very timely episode since I've been feeling over-scheduled and burnout is never cute! Some of the resources mentioned in this episode: The Nap Ministry A Poem about the Soft Life Gen Z Does not dream of Labor Article Thank you for listening and for your support and my DMs are always open on @nakedbeautyplanet ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 29, 2022•19 min
