Ep. 67: "Who Is She Without Her Hair?" Ft Nia Pettitt
“I had a really unhealthy obsession with looking a certain way that just wasn’t possible 24/7” - my guest Nia Pettit, who’s only 21 but has had a following on social since she was 16. At 20 she freed herself of being preoccupied with her hair.
Self-love, natural hair journeys, bacne, being mixed race, international travel, baby hairs, veganism –– Nia and I talk about it all and I’m so blown away by her wisdom. I loved hearing how Nia’s self-perception, approach to beauty and the content she creates have evolved overtime. She shares the story behind her decision to cut off all of her hair, after years of her fro being what she was known for most: “hearing everyday that my hair was beautiful, I linked that with me being beautiful”.
She shares what it was like growing up mixed race in London (her dad is English and Mom is from Zimbabwe), early relaxer experiences (very relatable), and finding her voice. We get into hair typing drama (3C, 4C, etc.) and how she tailors her her self-care practice to her moods for example: a mud mask for bad weather. We talk about her diet, being more mindful of what she accepts from brands, the positive impact of leaving a bad relationship, skincare tips from Meghan Markle’s facialist & much more you’ll have to listen to experience.
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Products/Things Mentioned:
XONecole Story on Nia’s big chop
Her experience traveling through India (vlog)
BB Curl Gel Oil (for edges/baby hairs)
Elemis skincare (she loves)
& the Elemis Superfoods Facial Oil she uses for travel
Declore Skincare
Skimdo hair curl cream
Nichola Joss - her skin therapist (same as Megan Markle’s!), see her skin tips here
L’oreal Baby Lilac Mascara
Becca Cosmetics highlighter (an underrated fave)
Tropical Balm (her lip balm of choice)
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Ep. 66: Leftovers: Logomania, Streetwear & Missing Pheobe Philo Ft Negarin Sadr
Bonus content from my interview with Negarin Sadr, listen to the full interview here (one of my faves)
In this leftovers episode, we discuss the shift towards casual/comfortable clothes for women and how much we miss Pheobe Philo, the designer and innovator behind Celine. Pheobe Philo has been replaced by Heidi Silmane and the results are not great (see article for reference). ALSO we have the hardest time finding shoes, can anyone relate? Negarin has solutions!
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Things Mentioned:
Jacquemus + Saks Pott - two new designers we both love
Shoe recommendations:
Sergio Rossi - for heels
Chloe - comfortable kitten heels Negarin swears by
Chanel (I buy on the RealReal)
Custom inserts https://wiivv.com/
Churches shoes she loves for summer
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Ep. 65: Bat Mitzvah, Snapbacks & Keratin ft Abigail Stern
"I love a new candle just as much as I love a new pair of socks" - my guest and friend of 16 years, Abigail Stern
Abigail is not a girly-girl, she was always the cool one in sneakers when everyone else was hobbling around in heels. I've watched her blossom into an incredible entrepreneur and launch her own line of technical performance wear: Matek. We talk about what being Jewish means to her and how her Isreali mom gave her some early hair memories that have stayed with her to this day. We reminisce about high school where she began 'plucking the shit out of her eyebrows' and straightened her hair religiously. But her look evolved as she got older, she went to Boulder in Colorado for college and began wearing snapbacks and Vans. We talk about forgoing fast fashion, falling in love with skiing and starting Matek.
We get into why she doesn’t wear makeup (jealous) and her hair struggles. Abigail has always been about her workouts (and prefers private sessions) but the LA workout scene has taken some adjustment. In her words, "people look crazy in LA“. She's the queen of free samples, loves scrunchies, baths and face masks.
Products/Things Mentioned
Glass Roller Ball for making your own essential oil mix https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Rollerball-Bottles-Aromatherapy-Glass/dp/B00S6ZG5NW
Mountain Rose Herbs my go-to place for oils https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/aromatherapy/essential-oils
Forever Young Supergoop SPF Hand Cream https://supergoop.com/products/forever-young-hand-cream-with-sea-buckthorn-sunscreen
Epsom Salt Bath Benefits https://www.livestrong.com/article/121914-benefits-epsom-salt-baths/
Vitner's Daughter Botanical Serum https://www.thedetoxmarket.com/products/active-botanical-serum
Abigail's Pilates Instructor: https://instagram.com/em_lawless?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=1j0it9ugphagc
LA facialist: https://instagram.com/master.aesthetician?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=1wtvr9whzizyu
At home Keratin treatment: https://instagram.com/anthonykfrench?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=1k2s4u7qvu1ot
Stay in Touch
Follow Abigail on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhstern/
Follow Matek : https://www.instagram.com/matek.clothing/
Shop Matek: https://matek.clothing/
Follow me : https://www.instagram.com/brookedevard/
@NakedBeautyPlanet on IG :) https://www.instagram.com/nakedbeautyplanet/
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QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:
I like to get in the habit of looking in the mirror and being like 'you're fucking dope' all the time
If I'm not going to say it myself, I can't rely on anyone else
Ep. 63: Iran, Fashion vs Tech, Organic Soap & Keto Ft. Negarin Sadr
"I find the body to be a very sacred place and I don’t think that you need to get attention by exposing your skin, I think you can get attention by dressing interesting." - my guest Negarin, on the modest fashion movement and her personal style
Negarin has always been a go-getter. In the same year we met, I watched her launch her own fashion line,Negarin London, debut at London Fashion Week. She was also really nice to me when I moved to London (which I can’t say for most girls). We discuss how she came to understand self-presentation growing up in Iran and how the hijab changes beauty standards. We talk about her father’s intensity and commitment to human rights and her Mom’s phobia of sun exposure. I learn how this relates to colorism and an unfair premium on fair skin that seems to be a global phenomenon. We talk about COLOR: why she loves wearing pastels and how good pink and coral look on darker skin.
“I want to be loud about the fact that I’m different” is Negarin’s stance on standing out in the tech world where everyone tends to look the same. Her skincare routine is super simple and she believes the more you touch your face and mess with it, the more problems you’ll have with your skin. She also shares her experience following a fully ketogenic diet which made her ‘feel like a bird’ because she just had so much energy. Apparently salmon, avocado and spinach is the best way to delve into Keto but I’ll take her word for it because it sounds like entirely too much work (urine strips & weighing food are involved). We talk hair, history of hijab, See below for all of the amazing products mentioned:
The Products Negarin Loves:
(very simple skincare routine)
Keto Diet: A detailed Beginner’s Guide
Kjaeir Weiss Blush - beautiful cream blush with gorgeous sustainable packaging
Wand Curling Iron
Kerastase Negarin’s go-to for frizz-free hair
& last but not least cannot recommend this documentary about Anthony Weiner enough: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5278596/
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Cold Remedies & general Wellness recommendations from my intro:
Tumeric & Three Roots Tea, my favorite
Chlorophyll Drops to add to water
Oil of Oregano to knock out a cold
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Ep. 62: KonMari, Trusting Experts, Drugstore Beauty & Botox Ft Janell Hickman
“I’m over complicated skin routines. I have this conversation with a lot of other editors. There are too many products that do the same thing. As someone who is supposed to promote these products for you, even I feel overwhelmed.” - my guest Janell shares some very honest thoughts on this episode of Naked Beauty
Janell Hickman started her career at WWD, did PR at Victoria Secret and Essence but ultimately found herself working in beauty full-time and I was so excited to get her thoughts on where beauty is today. We discuss Marie Kondo’s Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up and how Janell hired a KonMari Expert (didn’t know this was a thing!) to come to her Brooklyn apartment and organize her life. She believes in hiring experts to do things the right way –she even learned how to blend her eyeshadow to perfection from a professional MUA.
We get into these huge shade ranges everyone seems to have now and whether or not 50 shades is progress or not. I ask her which products are worth splurging on vs which you can buy at the drugstore (16:24-18:30) and I was surprised how many things Janell says we can save our coin for! We get into: botox, men discussing lacefronts, the demonization of relaxer, how color impacts your hair, ice skating and growing up in Minneapolis. Janell also explains how going to Hampton opened her eyes to the diversity of the black experience, her thoughts on white peoples’ black hair questions, how Glossier won with their ‘no make-up make-up look’ and the trends she wants gone forever. You guys are going to love this episode!
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Products/Resources Mentioned:
Read Janell’s Work: http://www.janellmhickman.com/
Follow Janell: https://www.instagram.com/jmargaretbeauty/
Book your own KonMari consultant: https://konmari.com/pages/consultants
& the Netflix Series: https://www.netflix.com/title/80209379
Deck of Scarlett - Curated Subscription service of limited make-up palettes https://www.deckofscarlet.com/
Rimmel Mascara ‘Wonder’fully Real’
Cerave (trusted Drugstore skincare): https://www.cerave.com/
Blue Mercury M-61 Gel EyeCream: https://bluemercury.com/collections/skin-care/products/m61-hydraboost-eye-serum?variant=26188127686
Garnier Eyecream with rollerball anti-puff: https://www.garnierusa.com/about-our-brands/skinactive/clearly-brighter/clearly-brighter-anti-puff-eye-roller
ROC eyecream: https://www.ulta.com/eye-cream?productId=prod2112112
Bio Oil - the body oil Janelle swears by https://www.bio-oil.com/us/us-en
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil $20 on Amazon (for double cleansing): https://www.amazon.com/DHC-Deep-Cleansing-Oil-6-7/dp/B001UE60E0
Zipp Nanocurrent at home facial device: https://ziipbeauty.com (Janelle swears by this)
Vitner’s Daughter Serum - facial oil with natural ingredients: https://vintnersdaughter.com/products/active-botanical-serum
Pratima for Ayurvedic Facials & Skincare Products: https://www.pratimaskincare.com/
Bobbi Brown’s episode of How I Built This: https://www.wnyc.org/story/bobbi-brown-cosmetics-bobbi-brown/
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Note: If you’re going to consider fillers or botox please consult the best possible professionals you can find and do tons of research!
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Ep. 61: Hair as Salvation Ft Illeisha Lussiano AKA The Hair Artiste
“When you’re in the hair salon, speak up. Be direct. Direct questions, get direct answers.” - my wise guest & talented hair artist Illeisha on claiming your voice and advocating for what you want when it comes to your hair
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Illeisha has an artistically-based education but expresses her art through hair. She’s spent the last decade in the industry building an incredible career and working with some of the top talent in the game. We talk about how she took the jump from Boston to NY to pursue her dreams, how she approaches life behind the scenes, and what it was like to work with Naomi Campbell at just 21. We get into how to find the right stylist and how to ask the right questions – like her 6-year old client who knew exactly what he wanted when he got in the chair. She explains how to make the most of your appointment and getting what you pay for. Illiesha also gives me an incredibly helpful vocabulary lesson and teaches me what the difference is between base color, ombre, lowlights/highlights and balayage.
I ask her what the deal is with shampoo (is it as damaging as people claim) & how many products do we really need? She shares some amazing thoughts on how the energy you put into your hair manifests itself and how important it is to A) speak up but B) find someone who listens to you. Making time for yourself and loving your hair are two things Illeisha really believes in and I walked away feeling so inspired by our conversation.
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More about Illeisha: https://thehairartiste.com/
Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehairartiste/
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Ep. 60: Dancing at Ailey, Living Your Passion & Finding Self-Acceptance ft Dejah Poole
Dejah Poole, 19-year-old dancer from the Alvin Ailey school, has been dancing since she was just 2 years old. I initially discovered Dejah from her stunning Instagram account: @dejahonpointe & from there learned about her passion for speaking out and claiming her space as a black woman in the world of dance. We talk about bias in ballet (when nude isn’t really nude), accepting your body, eating disorders, the time she met Misty Copeland, and how her mom pushed her to accept herself above all else.
We discuss how you get the body of a dancer, how to stretch and gain flexibility and the process and sacrifices behind dancing (we get into dancer’s feet & missing toenails)! I was also curious to learn how certain beauty elements translate for black dancers: how she wears her hair (Dejah is natural), stage makeup, etc. Dejah professes her love for Fenty & educates me on what the kids are into these days. Before we end, we’re joined by Dejah’s BFF and fellow dancer Lindsey Treadwell, to discuss dating, competition & living in NYC.
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Links to Products Mentioned
Dejah’s Profile in Byrdie Beauty: https://www.byrdie.com/dejah-poole-ballerina-beauty-routine
Alvin Ailey (highly recommend seeing a show or taking their classes in NYC): https://www.alvinailey.org/
Physique57 (my fave workout, mentioned in the intro): https://physique57.com/
Misty Copeland, first black principal Ballerina for the American Ballet Theatre, check out this video to see her on stage in Romeo & Juliet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5qwctVrRvg
@dejahonpointe Dejah’s amazing instagram account
Kylie Lip Kits - Dejah approves of some of these shades for a bold lip
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Ep. 59: Juicing, #Wellness, Nightlife & A Bold Eye Ft Sabrina Diaz
“Everything in wellness has gone to an extreme” - Sabrina Diaz, my guest, and founder of Grass Roots Juicery, a Brooklyn-based cafe that promotes healthy living through organic cold press juicing, smoothies & healthy food.
We talk about her experience growing up first-generation Dominican in the suburbs of NJ and how being the only hispanic person in her entire class made her ashamed of the things she now takes great pride in: her rich culture, using natural fruits and vegetables for beauty treatments and her beautiful curly hair.
We discuss her favorite things to juice, sugar addiction, her Whole30 experience, the rush of buying new things & how ultimately having less makes you so much happier. We also talk CBD, her addiction to red lipstick, Rent the Runway, plastic surgery & the slippery slope it introduces, the charcoal trend, the Matcha trend, and all the wellness trends that have gone too far.
We also get into a hysterical discussion of NYC nightlife with a bonus Sex & The City snippet. We talk promoters, models, clubs in the Meatpacking District circa 2008.
We wrap up our conversation on the beauty trends we both love like bold, glossy eyes and our general exhaustion with all things #WELLNESS. Here’s to more honest, authentic stories in the year ahead & true wellness > trends.
LINKS to things & products mentioned
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More about Sabrina & Grassroots Juicery via Vogue: https://www.vogue.com/article/before-bed-sabrina-diaz-brews-a-cbd-recipe-from-her-juice-bar-grassroots
Grassroots Juicery Juices I love:
Skin Glow - Red Apple,Cucumber, Kale, Pineapple, Ginger, Lemon
Zinger (Shot that I love for winter) - Lemon, Cayenne Pepper, Echinacea & Ginger
Join the Naked Beauty community on Instagram if that’s your thing :) @nakedbeautyplanet
Kat Von D vaccination scandal if you care to catch up here
Estee Laundry - IG account exposing beauty brands for BS, now addicted
Kosas - all natural brand with pigments
Dragon Girl Nars - Sabrina’s fave red
Lady Danger from Mac (more orange her summer red)
Rent the Runway - My cure for wanting something new all the time
The RealReal - how I shop & great resource for designer consignment
Biologique Recherche P50 - everyone raves about this chemical heavy exfoliator/skincare
Good read on the grey area of CBD & if it really does anything
Kevin Aucoin Eyeshadow Gloss - Exotique Diamaond Eye Gloss for the glossy eye trend
Follow Sabrina: https://www.instagram.com/sabitage/
Follow Grass Roots Juicery: https://www.instagram.com/grassrootsjuicery/
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Ep. 58: From Bibles to The Migos Ft Grace Bukunmi
One of the coolest girls I know - Grace Bukunmi is a Nigerian Photographer, Stylist, and Art Director working between LA & NYC. She’s worked with everyone: Alicia Keys, The Migos, A$AP Rocky & with the coolest publications: High Snobiety, Hypebeast, etc.
We talk about her growing up in a religious household & how her spirituality has evolved and how religion is perceived in her LA creative circle.I ask her if she think natural beauty will become a thing of the past & we try to decode deja vu.
I also talk to Grace about surviving a car crash (caused by sleep deprivation!) and how it forced her to re-evaluate her commitment to her work vs her health, and the relationships around her. We get into lash extensions, gel manicures & the joys of natural products like handmade soap
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Things/Products Mentioned:
Afro Punk (one day I’ll go): https://www.instagram.com/afropunk/
Cleremont Twins (in case you’re not familiar): http://www.papermag.com/clermont-twins-mont-budoir-yeezy-2531618962.html
The Twilight Zone Episode on Beauty ‘Eye of the Beholder’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFhKp-xi2DY (an amazing 20-minute episode, very worth watching)
Trypophobia is an aversion to the sight of irregular patterns or clusters of small holes, or bumps - a weird thing me, my brother & my Mom all suffer from. Link may be triggering for people who also have this bizarre paranoia lol
Are gels bad for your nails? I’m convinced they are but see this article: https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/a16686803/do-gel-manicures-ruin-your-nails/
Hyaluronic Acid & Skin Benefits: https://www.elle.com/uk/beauty/skin/a35378/what-is-hyaluronic-acid-and-how-does-it-work/
Cupping Benefits: https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/cupping-therapy
Men's Beauty & Grooming Site: www.verygoodlight.com
Sugar Bear Hair Vitamins: https://www.sugarbearhair.com/
Hairstylist + MUA Ashley Gomila: https://www.instagram.com/themakeupexpert/
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Follow Grace: https://www.instagram.com/bukunmigrace/?hl=en
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Ep. 57: A Popular Girl from Essex by way of Nigeria Ft. Tolly Shoneye
“I’ve learned to love my body because I’ve accepted it as my home. This is where I live - where me - the person I love the most lives, I have to make the best of it.” - Tolly sharing gems on body acceptance on this episode that I love so much
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Tolani Shoneye (known by her fans as Tolly) is the host of one of my favorite podcasts ‘The Receipts’. I was able to interview her while in London and we talked about everything from her Nigerian upbringing to the type of men she wants to attract. We get into her experience as one of the popular girls in school, racism her family faced in the UK, and how she adopted the role of the ‘strong black girl’. Listen to hear her take on “instabaddies”, why she loves and accepts her body, getting sleep,David Beckham, Naomi Campbell, and her love for a glossy face (RIP matte).
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Products/Things Mentioned:
The Receipts Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/thereceiptspodcast
Ruby Woo, her favorite red
Blotting papers for shine (my suggestion): https://www.fentybeauty.com/invisimatte/blotting-paper/22322.html
Benefit Pore minimizer primer - her fave primer with a velvety finish: https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/ca/en-gb/product/the-porefessional
Tom Ford Traceless foundation (my suggestion)
https://www.tomford.com/traceless-foundation-spf-15/T0T5.html
Charlotte Tillbury (her winter foundation)
https://www.charlottetilbury.com/us/new-magic-foundation
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EP. 56: NEW LOGO :) + Leftovers| Clear Your Closet Ft Rachel Goldman
Logo update (yay!), a quick word on overeating & Thanksgiving indulgence, and then Rachel and I discuss clearing your closet & our Moms :)
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Listen to the full episode with Rachel if you missed it: 'Is 29 The Perfect Age? Probably Not' https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/is-29-the-perfect-age-probably-not-ft-rachel-goldman/id1131628553?i=1000419118104&mt=2
Shoutout to the community for helping me with the logo!
Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedbeautyplanet/
Design by the super talented Hannah Kunkle: https://www.instagram.com/__hannahrose____/
Stay in touch:
https://www.instagram.com/brookedevard/
If you need motivation to clear your closet, check out this book 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing'
https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308
Ep. 55: Art, Nightclubs & Scary Spice Ft Lotte Anderson
“It’s no accident I do what I do. I come from a long line of people making culture, considering how we live and responding either sonically or aesthetically to that.” - my inspiring guest, Lotte Anderson, who was described as ‘emblematic of the city of London’
Lotte, an artist living and working in London, creates work that explores the politics of taking up space, community, pleasure seeking and human behavior. Lotte tells me how growing up in West London amongst families of ‘creative dynasties’ inspired who she is today and how through the creation of her party series, MAXILLA, she realized she was making art the whole time. From there, she’s found herself in museums like the Tate Modern and we discuss how she’s able to recognize her own accomplishments.
We discuss how she navigates the art world as a woman of color and how her racial ambiguity weighs on her at times and how she explores it in her work. We talk about Scary Spice, how Mel B’s blackness was treated, and re-evaluating GIRL POWER. After attending fashion school and working for Alexander McQueen, Lotte tells me why fashion ultimately wasn’t for her. We discuss Supreme, the CFDA, casting in fashion and Fenty.
Although she’s often cited as one of the coolest girls in london, I’m shocked to learn that she felt awkward growing up. We talk about building community, the healing properties of water, CHANEL beauty, being a Gucci ambassador & lots more!
Products/Things Mentioned
@nakedbeautyplanet where you can find a lot of my natural beauty recipes
More info on Lotte’s latest show: How Do You Feel About Lying?
Shy Girl, the artist she collaborated with
https://www.coeval-magazine.com/coeval/shygirl
Kelis - Caught Out There (Iconic)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3JFwd1bk4Q
111 Cryo where Lotte tried Cryotherapy
https://www.111cryo.com/
REN Rose Body Oil
https://www.sephora.com/product/morroccan-rose-otto-ultra-moisture-body-oil-P378013
Women’s Balance Essential Oil Blend from Neal Yard
https://www.nealsyardremedies.com/aromatherapy/aromatherapy-oils-and-blends/essential-oil-blends/2715.html
Aesop Facial Toner
https://www.aesop.com/nz/p/skin/tone/parsley-seed-anti-oxidant-facial-toner/
Chanel beauty compact cream essential palette (comes in a range of 6 shades)
https://www.chanel.com/us/makeup/p/149150/palette-essentielle-conceal-highlight-color/
Dazed Beauty on IG - Constructed beauty at work
The Cleremont twins - for anyone unfamiliar
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Follow Lotte: https://www.instagram.com/_lotte_andersen_/
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Ep. 54: Self-Healing & Minding Your Business Ft Aala
Aala is a very special person who's been able to self-heal and overcome a lot. Only 26, she's deeply aware of her purpose and it's so inpspring - I got a little emotional during this one. She's Sudanese-American and grew up in between cultures. We talk about how Sudanese women approach beauty, her relationship with her hair and how it changed when she got sick. Women's health and chronic illness is something that's not discussed often and so Aala is willing to talk about her private experience in detail – from the moment her hair kept falling out, getting rashes on her skin, experiencing chronic fatigue, migraines, muscle pain, etc. and then slowly rebuilding from there.
We discuss the role of doctors verses a holistic approach, how her illness made her feel ugly for the first time in her life and how to handle a serious diagnosis. She discovered Dr. Sebi and began implementing these holistic principles to create a cleanse. An elimination diet addressed her gut/digestive issues. We also get into accessible beauty - you don't have to have a $75 jade roller to practice self-car (but she's got nothing against jade rollers, so get your roll on if it suits you). Aala explains how she compliments herself to feel empowered and how minding your business, drinking water are her top beauty tips!
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Things/Products Mentioned:
Dr. Sebi (big proponent of self-healing through natural remedies): https://drsebiscellfood.com/
Aala's Book 'I am The Cleanse' https://aalacleanse.com/cleansematerials/iamthecure
Macrobiotic bowl - my go to healthy dinner: https://www.brit.co/macro-bowls/
Almond oil, Jojoba oil after she exfoliates:
https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Essence-Organic-Jojoba-Oil/dp/B0000C0XL8?th=1
https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Solutions-Sweet-Almond-16-Ounce/dp/B0019LVFSU
Ground coffee beans to exfoliate DIY recipes at the link:
Raw honey and avocado blueberry mask - your skin is your biggest organ so she does natural masks to nourish her skin
https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/8-amazing-blueberry-face-masks-for-radiant-skin/#gref
Manuka honey - next level honey
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/manuka-honey-medicinal-uses
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Ep. 53: From the Bronx to Paris Ft Annya Santana
Annya Santana, who grew up in the Bronx and was born in the Dominican Republic, bought a one way ticket to Paris 4 years ago after heartbreak and started her clean beauty line Menos Mas (which means Less is More). Before finding herself in Paris, we talk about her experience growing up in NY and working in the early days of streetwear after finding herself in fashion PR. She explains that Paris is surprisingly afro-centric and we discuss the benefits of letting the day unfold — the Parisian way. We get into the moment the Bronx seems to be having (from Cardi B, to the Bodega Boys) and how people of color are now taking ownership for their contributions to culture.
Annya is majorly into health and fitness — an awakening that happened over time. She tells me about how she changed her entire approach to eating (first to clear her skin) but then realized how much better she felt after eating clean. In addition to fixing her skin issues, her cleanse eased the pain of menstrual cramps. We also get into: running the NY Marathon, wellness for free, creating her dual-gender, all-natural skincare, her Mom’s DIY remedies inspiring her, making hand cream for her Dad, acne scarring, changing your face via FaceTune, stretch marks, moisturizing as meditation, hormones, acupuncture, Dominican salons and embracing her natural hair texture, the body pos movement and its implications & much more!
Products/Things Mentioned:
Annya’s amazing line Menos Mas: https://www.menos-mas.com/
The China Project — the book that opened Annya’s eyes to the dangers of processed foods:https://nutritionstudies.org/the-china-study/
Superfood Probiotic Powders - she put a scoop of this in her water every day & treated her acne in a month
https://www.orgain.com/protein/organic-nutrition-powder/Organic-Superfoods-Powder.html
Vitamin E oil - also used to naturally heal her acne
Pink Cream from Dr. Jart Annya uses as Essence
https://www.sephora.com/brand/dr-jart
My essence from Tatcha - I actually really like this product
Royal Jelly Menos Mas for scarring
https://www.menos-mas.com/shop/honey-royal-jelly-miracle-body-butter
Learn more about microblading:
https://www.elle.com/uk/beauty/a31566/microblading-eyebrows/
Where I got my Miicroblading done in NY (highly recommend):
Bantu Knot Out how I sleep with my natural hair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulqtwgglHc8
Pineapple Method how Annya sleeps with her natural hair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS_qO6zMgu8
Ashley Graham Weight Loss Backlash
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6269661/Ashley-Graham-accused-losing-weight-fans.html
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Ep. 52: Style, Music & Beauty Ft Saidah Blount
“Creativity and being around creative people has been my drive” — my amazing guest Saidah Blount, on her career journey and finding herself in music where she always wanted to be :)
Saidah tells me about moving to NYC in the 90s and making a career out of seeing bands. Originally from Kansas City, we talk about how she grew up and her early memories of visiting the Clinique counter for makeovers. We ponder whether or not artists of today have the same knack for style that musicians used to but we both think Rihanna, The Migos & Miguel are doing interesting things. We get into hair dye, expensive deep conditioning masks we enjoy wasting money on, the magic of a good skincare routine, whether or not vitamins really do anything, how working out and knowing her own personal strength can change everything, and how the right lipstick can be a form of personal empowerment.
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Products & Things Mentioned
Illeisha who did my color I mention in the intro: @thehairartiste
Siouxsie Sioux - the artist with the distinctive eyeliner look that inspired Saidah
Aztec clay to cleanse skin
Biologique P50 < apparently worth all the hype
Tumeric mask for hyper pigmentation
Evening primrose oil from Mountain Rose Herbs
Shu Emura Deep Conditioner
Queen Helene Cholesterol deep conditioner - a classic
Shea Moisture Strengthening Mask - one of my fave deep conditioners & not too expensive
Morrocan Oil Deep Conditioner
Scalp Massager from Amazon I use 2x a month to stimulate hair follicles
The Buffet Serum from the Ordinary
Moisturizer with sunscreen Saidah loves
Heyday - Saidah’s go-to facial spot in NY
The impact of sun (image to scare you straight into wearing SPF)
Rihanna RiriWoo - her ultimate red (sorry sold-out)
BITE in soho where you can create your own lipstick
L’Oreal boy brow dupe
Fenty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Foundation
Youtube from dermatologists she loves (Dr.Dray)
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Stay in touch! I'm @brookedevard“Creativity and being around creative people has been my drive” — my amazing guest Saidah Blount, on her career journey and finding herself in music where she always wanted to be :)
Saidah tells me about moving to NYC in the 90s and making a career out of seeing bands. Originally from Kansas City, we talk about how she grew up and her early memories of visiting the Clinique counter for makeovers. We ponder whether or not artists of today have the same knack for style that musicians used to but we both think Rihanna, The Migos & Miguel are doing interesting things. We get into hair dye, expensive deep conditioning masks we enjoy wasting money on, the magic of a good skincare routine, whether or not vitamins really do anything, how working out and knowing her own personal strength can change everything, and how the right lipstick can be a form of personal empowerment.
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Follow @nakedbeautyplanet on Instagram for all things beauty & join the #nakedbeautypodcast community :)
Follow Saidah on IG: @SaidahB TW @Saibellanyc
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Products & Things Mentioned
Illeisha who did my color I mention in the intro: @thehairartiste
Siouxsie Sioux - the artist with the distinctive eyeliner look that inspired Saidah
Aztec clay to cleanse skin
Biologique P50 < apparently worth all the hype
Tumeric mask for hyper pigmentation
Evening primrose oil from Mountain Rose Herbs
Shu Emura Deep Conditioner
Queen Helene Cholesterol deep conditioner - a classic
Shea Moisture Strengthening Mask - one of my fave deep conditioners & not too expensive
Morrocan Oil Deep Conditioner
Scalp Massager from Amazon I use 2x a month to stimulate hair follicles
The Buffet Serum from the Ordinary
Moisturizer with sunscreen Saidah loves
Heyday - Saidah’s go-to facial spot in NY
The impact of sun (image to scare you straight into wearing SPF)
Rihanna RiriWoo - her ultimate red (sorry sold-out)
BITE in soho where you can create your own lipstick
L’Oreal boy brow dupe
Fenty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Foundation
Youtube from dermatologists she loves (Dr.Dray)
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Stay in touch! I'm @brookedevard
Ep. 51: Shea Butter & Therapy Ft Abena Boamah
Abena Boamah M.Ed, creator of Hanahana beauty, is on a mission to disrupt the global beauty industry. I’m amazed by Abena’s boldness, point of view and ambition — all while remaining entirely down to earth & SO FUN! Abena is committed to creating transparency, accessibility and sustainability with her 100% handcrafted shea butter sourced from the Katariga Women's Cooperative in Tamale, Ghana.
“Sometimes therapy can be a lot…you’re unpacking things you didn’t even know were there. Therapy allowed me to realize how my anxieties were manifesting and also to realize that I have the authority and I’m worthy of not being in this space at all times. Sometimes when you’re an anxious person or you’re depressed you think….'this is how it ishis is always going to be how it is and I just have to work in this bubble of anxiety or sadness'….but now I have different tools to move out of it.” - my guest incredible guest Abena, on her experience with therapy
Abena Boamah M.Ed, creator of Hanahana beauty, is on a mission to disrupt the global beauty industry. I’m amazed by Abena’s boldness, point of view and ambition — all while remaining entirely down to earth & SO FUN! Abena is committed to creating transparency, accessibility and sustainability with her 100% handcrafted shea butter sourced from the Katariga Women's Cooperative in Tamale, Ghana. She describes growing up in a Ghanian household in the suburbs of Ohio, teaching on the westside of Chicago and being a Pisces. She convinces me to open my mind to therapy (and makes a very compelling case I want everyone to hear)!
Other topics discussed:
-dancing to shake it off hitting a whine to get a workout
-Adding dried lavender and rosemary to joints (THAT YOU CAN SMOKE - who knew?)
-Marijuana shaming
-Beyonce inspiring us to be our best selves
-Hoteps
-Choosing celibacy
& more!
Products & Things Mentioned
Shea Balm from Hanahana — Abena’s Go-To for Lips
https://www.hanahanabeauty.com/shop-online/shea-balm
Glossier Lip Gloss for Extra-shiny lips
https://www.glossier.com/products/lip-gloss
Apple Cider Vinegar to clarify hair
http://coconutsandkettlebells.com/apple-cider-vinegar-hair-rinse/
Peppermint, Hemp & Jojoba Oil to massage her edges where she experienced alopecia
https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/essential-oils-for-hair-growth/
Her stylist Caprice
https://www.instagram.com/capricedominiquehairstylist/
Follow Abena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beanieboamah/
Learn more about Hanahana Beauty & Their Mission: https://www.instagram.com/hanahana_beauty/
Shop Hanahana Products: http://hanahanabeauty.com
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Ep. 50: Is 29 The Perfect Age? Probably Not Ft. Rachel Goldman
29 probably isn't the perfect age but we explore...Rachel, my long-time friend a former Soul Cycle instructor, and I discuss things we've mastered by 29: feeding ourselves, prioritizing the morning, learning about fragrance, how to shave our legs, dressing for the occasion, what beauty treatments are worth splurging it, office makeup etc. And then there are the things we haven’t mastered: ironing boards, washing instructions, the color wheel, when to get rid of old clothes, how to wrap a present, etc.
We discuss hormones and facial hair, cosmetic surgery on the eve of our 30s, lip fillers for Rachel’s LA life, and her experience going from being a soul cycle instructor to doing absolutely nothing – she shares what changed & what stayed absolutely the same (very surprising insights here on what sweating does for skin). Rachel is so much fun, you guys will love this episode (slightly NSFW towards the end) Enjoy!
Products/Resources Mentioned
Guardian article on being 29: here
To learn about fragrances: base notes lucky scent
Truth about nail salons in NYC: via the NyTimes
Ayurvedic Facial in NYC: Pratima
Sephora Facial Machine
Korean Nose Strips - use at your own risk
Marie Kondo to learn how to pack
Poshmark to sell clothes
Selling to The RealReal
Makeup Brush Cleaner
Maybeline Full N Soft the mascara Rachel has sworn by her whole life
Drybar Dry Shampoo - great volume but according to Rachel also makes hair look like you dandruff so you need to wash out
Ouia products for hair (wave spray, volumizing spray, hair oil) - amazing smell Rachel loves
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Ep. 49: Natural Childbirth, Locs & The Creative Process Ft. A-lan Holt
“I feel like it is the root of my work to create opportunities for women who look different” — my amazing guest, A-Lan Holt
A-lan is a filmmaker, writer, all around creator, mother and dear friend. You guys are in for a treat with this episode because A-lan is thinking through her experience as a woman and a creative on a higher level than most — but also doing so in a totally humble, down-to-earth, lovable way
She is Stanford’s Interim Executive Director of the Institute for Diversity in the Arts and so we talk about how she’s able to create institutional change with her role. A-lan explains the beauty lessons she inherited growing up in LA — from her Aunt who wore sisterlocs and Grandma who was a ‘silver fox’.We talk about her experience as a curvy woman, her self-confidence, and how she thinks about perception and representation when she’s casting roles for her film projects.
The part of the conversation that really blew my mind: A-lan’s experience with natural childbirth and why she decided to opt-out of the hospital/ ‘business of birth’ to bring her daughter into the world. She was a young mother and she goes into how that impacted her experience of pregnancy too. We also talk about what actually goes down post-birth and alllll the things they don’t quite tell you.
Best quote: "The best way I can describe giving birth without drugs, is like being on shrooms kind of. It’s very much like this trip. Your body at different moments during the pregnancy releases different chemicals, in your brain and in your body, that support you on this journey, and it feels like you’re literally having a trip” >>> mind.blown.
So much packed into this beautiful hour but here are some of the things we cover:
Thickness & if there’s a right way to be curvy
Her experience growing locs & how wrapping her hair cost her a job
Our Stanford experience
How she’s thinking about the visual representation of women during her creative process
The natural beauty look and clear skin privilege
Aztec clay & oil cleansing
Essential oils
Sephora getting more into natural makeup
The time and money women invest in beauty & choosing not to invest
The impact of nature on your psyche & living in the wilderness
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Products/Things Discussed:
A-lan’s Short Film Inamorata: http://www.inamoratafilm.com
Sabina Karllsson who stars in the film: https://www.instagram.com/thesabinakarlsson/?hl=en
The Thicc Gram (IG account dedicated to curvy women): https://www.instagram.com/thethiccgram/
The Brooklyn Birthing Center where she did her natural childbirth: http://www.brooklynbirthingcenter.com
The Business of Being Born documentary: http://www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com (also on Netflix)
Hard Knock Wife — hysterical stand-up comedy from my girl Ali Wong on the post-birth experience https://www.netflix.com/title/80186940
Guide to oil cleansing: https://crunchybetty.com/oil-cleansing-method/
Hazelnut Oil (A-lan’s oil of choice for cleansing): https://bit.ly/2MIQFgC
Random Acts of Flyness (new HBO show A-lan recommended): https://www.hbo.com/random-acts-of-flyness
Aztec Clay for a detoxing face mask (mixed with a little apple cider vinegar): https://amzn.to/2zOy48T
Apple Cider Vinegar for cleansing hair: https://bit.ly/2OYjQcN
Follow A-lan:https://www.instagram.com/a_lanmoon/
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Ep. 48: The Big Chop, Solo Travel & Positive Affirmations Ft. Tam Watkins
I’m joined by Tam Watkins, founder of Loza Tam, where she’s been creating beautiful satin-lined turbans and headbands for the past two years. Before becoming the entrepreneur she is today, Tam was growing up in rural Florida or as she calls it ‘Trump Country’ and talks to me about that experience & growing up with a black Republican parent & Grandparent (rare indeed)! One of the things I love about Tam is her passion for travel and learning other cultures… she shares how the idea to create Loza Tam came to her in a yoga class & how that idea led her to Ghana where she now produces her product.
We talk about her ‘Britney Spears’ moment when she cut off all her hair because it became too matted while transitioning, feeling boyish post big-chop & how one kindergarten boy made her cry. She tells me about the positive affirmations she practices each day: “I am loved”, “I have marketable skills”, etc. and how that’s changed her outlook. We discuss social media & mental health but also have to acknowledge how much YouTube helped us in our natural journey! We also cover Botox as a preventative measure, pedicures being more mandatory than manicures, Tristian Walker and her experience working on Bevel and Form, Turkish women’s approach to beauty, traveling solo and her experience in China, the importance of reading reviews, wig life and we bond over our love of Wendy Williams.
Our Fave YouTube Channels for Natural Hair Tutorials:
Kimmay Tube https://www.youtube.com/user/kimmaytube < super thorough scientific approach
Naptural85 by Whitney (arguably the natural hair YT GOAT) https://www.youtube.com/user/Naptural85
The OG Cherry Lola Treatment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAafaJWWKUw
Products/Things Mentioned:
Watch Tam’s fave show African City (described as the African Sex & The City):
Acure- natural skincare products with proven results
R+CO Cleansing Conditioner for a product that never dries out hair but it still feels cleansed https://bit.ly/2AQqeAV
— Fenty Beauty Everything Really but these are Standouts —
Universal Gloss Bomb - best lipgloss of all time & looks great on everyone
Gold Highlighter - Killiwat/Trophy Wife
New Fenty Silver Highlighter Review
https://www.refinery29.com/rihanna-fenty-beauty-silver-highlighter-review
Heat Free Hair Clip-ins
https://heatfreehair.com/collections/clip-ins
Kinky straight half wig can be found HERE
Lancome Teint Indole 24 Hour Long Wear Foundation HERE
Get Yourself Some Loza Tam Products!
I love my turban <3
Free shipping on your first purchase (no minimum) when you enter promo code "NAKED" or just go to lozatam.com/nakedbeauty
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Ep. 47: Beauty Secrets Vol 6:Ayurvedic Beauty,Your Dosha & Ojas
I’ve been spending time learning about Ayurvedic Beauty — an ancient Indian approach to wellness and beauty that I’ve really connected with. Everything in Ayurveda comes back to your specific dosha type. The three doshas: vata, pitta and kapha and they’re each associated with different energies which I go through in this episode.
I also share some knowledge on maintaining Ojas. In Ayurveda, Ojas is believed to be responsible for vitality, strength, health, long life, immunity and mental/emotional wellness.
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Products/Things Mentioned on the Episode:
Best book I’ve read on Ayurvedic Beauty:
Ayurvedic Beauty Care: Ageless Techniques to Invoke Natural Beauty by Melanie Sachs
https://www.amazon.com/Ayurvedic-Beauty-Care-Ageless-Techniques/dp/091495511X
Online quiz to find your Dosha type: https://bit.ly/2v9Yz7I
Resource for Ayurvedic Recipes: https://www.ayurveda.com/resources/recipes/all