In this episode of The Naked Beauty Podcast, we explore the world of nails and nail art, tracing its evolution from a trend seen primarily in the black community during the 90s to a global phenomenon today. I spoke with Tembe Denton Hurst, author of 'Fresh Sets,' a coffee table book showcasing nail art from around the world. We discuss the history of nail salons, the impact of Vietnamese immigrants on the industry, and the gendered aspects of nail art. You'll also hear from UK nail artist Sylvie McMillan about her artistry, and members of the Naked Beauty community about their personal experiences with nail art and their favorite nail artists.

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“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 proof that a Black woman's right to self-expression and beauty doesn’t have to deter her right to success. In fact, this is what illuminates it. Tune in for an incredible conversation on Ghanian skincare, rejecting outdated beauty standards, learning when to let go of your job, and so much more. Enjoy!

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If Doechii’s Paris Fashion Week looks had you obsessed, this episode is for you! I had the pleasure of talking with her makeup artist Chelsea Uchenna and hairstylist Malcolm Marquez about their collaboration with the icon in the making. Despite growing up on opposite sides of the world, both artists had innate creative sensibilities, decided early on that they would have careers in beauty, and were inspired by iconic queer and trans communities. In their respective interviews, Chelsea and Malcolm discuss how they came to be part of Doechii’s team and how they help one another push their creative boundaries. They also dish on the behind-the-scenes chaos that resulted in one of the most iconic series of Paris Fashion Week looks ever. While each interview revealed unique differences in their approaches to beauty, they both underscored how important mutual respect is when visionaries collaborate. 

Tune in as we discuss:

• Chelsea’s tips for creating flawless dark-skinned glam
• How drag queen’s beauty and stage makeup influences them
• The engineering process behind Doechii’s connected braids 
• Why we need to see dark-skinned Black women pushing their creative boundaries with color and style
• Their beauty ethos of showing things that aren’t meant to be seen

Products Mentioned:

Makeup

• Fresh Oil Infused Toner
• Charlotte Tilbury Glow Toner
• Kiehl’s Hydro-Plumping Hydrating Serum | All Day Moisturizer | Kiehl’s Avocado Eye Cream
• Danessa Myricks Universal Blurring Balm | Water Powder Serum
• Fenty Lip Balm
• Lancome Teint Idole Foundation
• Pat McGrath Concealer

Hair

• ghd Unplugged Flat Iron
• Neat Crowns Braided Wigs

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It’s official, Naked Beauty is the winner of the iHeartMedia’s Best Fashion and Beauty Podcast Award! Join my producer Mbiye and me for a recap of the night we found out that we won, from the looks we wore to the after-parties we went to. Thank you so much to the Naked Beauty family for all the support you’ve shown me over the years – this award would not have been possible without you! 

Thank you so much for listening! 

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Hi beauties! This week, Naked Beauty is headed to Austin as a nominee for Best Beauty Podcast at the iHeartMedia Podcast awards. I can’t wait to share more updates from Austin, but today we have an incredible conversation for you with Annie Jackson, co-founder of Credo Beauty. We discuss the importance of transparency in beauty products, the harmful impacts of certain ingredients, and how Credo Beauty's stringent standards ensure safer, environmentally-friendly products. Annie also shares insights into her career journey from Estee Lauder to Sephora and eventually Credo Beauty, along with tangible steps we can take as consumers to be more eco-conscious in our beauty choices.

Tune in to hear…

• Key steps any beauty consumer can take to be more sustainable 
• How Credo beauty has removed sheet masks from their store and how consumers reacted 
• Annie’s journey in the beauty industry from administrative assistant to founder and sustainability trailblazer

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In this episode of Naked Beauty, I dive into the ongoing battle for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as it relates to beauty. This conversation is multifaceted, so I knew we had to talk with some industry experts who have been championing inclusion throughout their whole careers. I talked with my mother, Jerry Devard, to gain her insights from a corporate viewpoint, as well as Sir John, global artist and advocate for multicultural beauty, and Kendra Bracken Ferguson, a venture capitalist committed to supporting black founders. Together, we explore the rollback of DEI initiatives, the significance of mental health as we live through unprecedented times, and actionable steps for supporting black-owned brands and businesses.

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Hi beauties! It feels so good to be back from maternity leave. So much has changed since our last episode of 2024 – my daughter Jade has made her arrival and we’re all adjusting to being a family of four. When I went on maternity leave, I chose to take a 6-week break from social media so I could really soak in this chapter in our family’s life. I learned so much in my time away from social media, and I wanted to kick off the first episode of 2025 on the six biggest benefits I experienced from being offline. After a career spent on the internet, it was amazing to see what being offline did to my sense of creativity, my ability to engage with more long-form media, and my relationship to time. I’m excited to be back on Instagram and TikTok with some new limits, but most of all I’m excited to be back behind the mic.

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In the last episode of the year, I was the Naked Beauty interviewee. Our incredibly talented producer, Mbiye Kasonga, and I sat down to reflect on the previous two years we’ve spent working together. She asked me about my interest in storytelling and my experiences after a full year of working for myself and taking creative risks. It gave me a chance to talk about my early interests in audio storytelling and the inspiration I drew listening to Wendy Williams after school every day. We also talked about our professional partnership and how committing to decisiveness and rejecting perfectionism helps us get our work into the world. Of course, none of this hard work would be possible without great support, and we dove deep into how respect and support in our romantic lives make it easier to chase our dreams. Thank you so much for an incredible year of Naked Beauty, I’m excited to welcome my baby into the world and take a break, but I’m even more excited about the great beauty stories we’ll get to tell in 2025. 

Tune in as we discuss:

• How to build and lead a strong team
• Why consistency and transparency are the most vital tools for early podcasters
• How the podcast industry has changed over the past eight years
• Our predictions for the future of beauty

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“For me, my flaws are what make me and I've learned through years to embrace that, and I like them now.”

Issa Rae, actress, producer, and serial entrepreneur talked about all things beauty and self care on this week’s episode. Issa shared what it was like growing in L.A. and how a trip to Senegal reaffirmed her beauty when she was still in high school. We talked about her iconic looks on Insecure and she underscored how exciting it was to have collaborated with the talented crew who built the worlds so many of us love. Talking about her successful projects led us to an interesting discussion about why she has avoided most cosmetic procedures and embraced what others in the industry might perceive as flaws. When we talked about her many businesses, including her stake in a sailing team, she reiterated that her collaboration with other brilliant people is what has made these ventures so successful. 

Tune in as we discuss:

• How she navigated not feeling beautiful as a child
• Her Stanford days, including unique campus traditions 
• The hairstyle and role that transformed her life 
• What informs the unique visual aesthetic fans know and love
• Her latest project ‘One Of Them Days’ - a buddy comedy featuring SZA and Keke Palmer 
• How she manages boundaries and privacy in her personal life

Products Mentioned:

Hair: Sienna Naturals: Dream Curl Mousse, Dream Curl Cream, Shampoo, Untangled Conditioner 

Skin: Ole Henrickson Dewtopia

Fragrance: Chloe Atelier Des Fleurs Cedrus Eau De Parfum

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Eau de Parfum

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In today’s episode of Naked Beauty, I spoke to three writers from top beauty brands: Glossier, Dieux, and Sol de Janeiro for a deep dive into all things beauty copywriting. In the crowded landscape of beauty, tone, and voice are key ways for brands to break through the noise. I’ve been wanting to do an episode on this topic for so long - tune in for conversations with Laura Casciola of Dieux Skin, Hardeep Gill, formerly a copywriter for Glossier, and Janell Hickman of Sol de Janeiro for an in-depth discussion of what it takes to translate brand personality into copy that sells. We discussed the collaborative efforts it takes to write copy, the importance of intentional messaging, and how to customize copy for social media. We also got to dive into what it takes to become a copywriter and how artificial intelligence might change the field. 

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Sir John and I had a fascinating conversation with Dita Von Teese, the Queen of Burlesque. We talked about her childhood and the Hollywood starlets that inspired her to transform into the pinup girl of her dreams. Dita shared with us how her start dancing in the rave and strip club scene empowered her to always be her unique self. We also got the inside scoop on her Vegas show, a compilation of her life's work that includes original and iconic Bob Mackie costumes and of course her incredible beauty and skincare routine. Our chat illuminates Dita Von Teese’s lasting ability to give people permission to be their full and eccentric selves.

Tune in as we discuss:

• Why what you build is more important than what you’re born with
• Defining feminism as one that allows women and lgbtq+ people to embrace their eroticism and power
• Burlesque’s surprising American roots and eccentric history
• The beauty rules she’s learned from incredible older women
• Her skincare secrets
• How the history of perfume inspires her scents

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