Naked Beauty

“I have a story. It’s hard, it’s gnarly but what I’m doing with it - that’s the work.”- Sophia RoeThis 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 is truly remarkable. Tune in to hear us talk about the correlation between skin and food, curly hair (which she just cut off by the way!), her stint at MILK Makeup, and the lack of diversity within the wellness industry. Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Beauty: Matthew Miller Skin, The Nue Co. Topical-C, Ziip Beauty, D.S. & Durga Rose Atlantic, Koh Gen Do Foundation, BeautyCounter Eyeliner, Laura Mercier Eyeshadow Sticks, Kjaer Weis Cream Blush, Glossier Boy Brow (Clear), Rituel de Fille Concealer, Weleda Sensitive Skin Facial Moisturizer, Surreal Skincare, Vive Sauna SPF, Waso Gentle Cleanser, Cosmedix Purity Clean, DevaCurl Heaven in Hair, Violette_FRResources: Food & Feelings with Sophia Roe (Cherry Bomb), Hemp Oil, Palo Santo Oil, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 skincare comeback, and so much more!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Beauty: Topicals Faded, Bread Beauty Supply Hair Wash, Olaplex No.3, Necessaire, Lip Bar Lip Liner, Fenty Beauty Hydrating Foundation, fresh Soy Cleanser, Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen, Black Girl SunscreenResources: The Age of Instagram Face (Jia Tolentino), Ep.135: Gabrielle Union & Larry Sims, Jackie Aina: Mask-friendly Makeup, @vchairstudios, Hannah Bronfman Naked Beauty Episodes, Zone of Genius (Forbes)Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet  Email your beauty questions to Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 FeelingsLast week’s massage parlor shootings in Atlanta, and the overall rise in anti-Asian rhetoric over this past year is simply unacceptable. The gaslighting and erasure of the AAPI experience is violent. And so on this episode, I sat down with Soko Glam’s Charlotte Cho, Vogue’s Lucie Zhang, and Instagram’s Natalie Chan to unpack all of it. From their experiences growing up in a predominately white society, to being hypersexualized as young Asian women, to being othered within the beauty industry, there’s a lot to talk about and I can’t wait for you to tune in.Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Resources: Ep.113:Charlotte Cho, Ep.20: Lucie Zhang, PBS: Asian Americans, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Daniel Dae Kim Speaks to Congress About Anti-Asian HateJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Email your beauty questions to nakedbeautypodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Beauty Question”Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Follow our guests: Charlotte (@charlottejcho), Lucie (@lucie.zhang), Natalie (@missnattychan)Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Matlin & Jennifer Sullivan, beauty editors and hosts of Fat Mascara, talk about being transparent about cosmetic surgery, interviewing beauty celebrities, and 2021 beauty trends. They share their experiences and humor, discussing diverse voices in the beauty industry, the special bond of getting ready together, and favorite skincare products. They also touch on tattoos and the addictive nature of getting them. This entertaining episode is a must-listen for beauty enthusiasts.

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 Concealer, Room Shop Scrunchies, Skims Long Sleeve Boyfriend T-Shirt, Alo Joggers, Glossier You, Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land, Adam Selman Sport, Lounge (U.K.), BaserangeResources: Ep.149: Darian Symone, Ep.150: Erica Chidi, Ep.151: Tamu McPherson, Ep.152: Amelia GlumJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet  Email your beauty questions to nakedbeautypodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Beauty Question”Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Stay in touch with me: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to Products/Resources Mentioned:2Beauty: Briogeo (Scalp Detoxifying Shampoo, Co-Wash), Olaplex No.3, Béla Nektar Alternative Retinol, Paula’s Choice (20% Niacinamide, 2% BHA), Topicals Faded Serum, Kate Somerville ExfoliKateResources: Ep.22: Amelia, Codependents Anonymous 12-Step ProgramJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet  Email your beauty questions to nakedbeautypodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Beauty Question”Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Follow Amelia: @ama__gStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode with fashion editor and influencer Tamu McPherson of All the Pretty Birds is one that I have been looking forward to for a very long time! If Tamu’s bright clothing and short afro haven’t already graced your Instagram feeds, then you are definitely missing out. After growing up with a relentless love for fashion, Tamu spent years rising through the ranks of Milan’s fashion scene and now runs her own digital publication that’s all about fashion, beauty, wellness, and culture. Tune in for Tamu’s beauty routine debut, her fashion predictions for 2021, and perspective on what it means to be a Black woman in Italy. Enjoy!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Cocokind Matcha Moisture Stick, Korres Greek Yogurt Probiotic Gel Cream, Nivea Moisturizer, Julisis Gold Wash Day, Ren Gel Cleanser, Vintner’s Daughter Serum, Kjaer Weis (Facial Oil and Cream Blush), Tata Harper (Body Oil and Body Scrub), Sacred Rosewater Facial Mist, Muji Travel Size Atomizer, May Lindstrom (Honey Mud Mask and Cleansing Oil), Olio E Osso Lip Balm, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there’s one thing LOOM CEO and co-founder Erica Chidi wants women to understand, it’s our own bodies. With a breadth of knowledge in reproductive and sexual health as well as nutrition, Erica’s approach to navigating womxn’s health is what we all need to be paying attention to. Whether it’s the relationship between food and our cycles or a period-friendly skincare routine, or her favorite natural beauty products, there’s so much to learn from this episode. So sit back, grab a notepad, and get into it! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Skincare: Vintner’s Daughter, Kypris (Beauty Elixir I, Cerulean Face Mask, Puff of Love Moisturizer, Body Elixir), Supergoop! Unseen SunscreenMakeup: Kosas Lipstick (Electra), Sunnies Face Fluffmatte (Mood), Kjaer Weis (Cream Blush, Foundation), The Feathered BrowBody/Hair: Mr. Singha’s Mustard Bath, Ancient Minerals Magnesium Flakes, Vertley CBD Bath Soak, natureofthings Restorative Floral Bath, Kinky Curly Knot TodayResources: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re talking about the future of beauty on this episode! Esteemed beauty journalist Darian Symone is back with fresh takes on the beauty industry and its complicated relationship to both politics and pop culture. We talk about the fall of the Girl Boss era, how we expect brands to show up post-BLM, why every celebrity has a beauty line, what working out looks like now that we can’t go to the gym, the future of nail art & so much more. It’s become clear that Beauty is evolving at record speed & Darian is here to help us keep up! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Products: Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen, Bolden SPF 30 Brightening Moisturizer, Black Girl Sunscreen, Dieux Eye Mask, Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief, Topicals Faded, Milk Makeup Vegan Cleanser, Kosas 10-Second Liquid EyeshadowDarian’s Body Oil: Sunflower Oil (2oz), Pumpkin Seed Oil (1oz), Grapefruit and Black Pepper Essential Oils (a few drops)Resources: Ep.33: Darian Symone, Peloton App, AOC Vogue Video, @theeditorialnailJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Email your beauty questions to nakedbeautypodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Beauty Question”Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Follow Darian: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abena Boamah, founder of hanahana beauty, is back and we have so much to catch up on! Since our last interview, hanahana has blown up and continued to build upon its mission of disrupting the global beauty industry and uplifting women of color. Tune in for a discussion on Abena’s brand ideology, the joy of making your own beauty products, as well as a few hilarious quarantine tales.Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Beauty: hanahana beauty (use code NAKED for 10%), Tower 28 (SOS Spray, Highlighter Balm, Lip Gloss) Glossier Lip Gloss, Cocokind (Rosewater Toner, Watermelon Hemp Oil), Odacité Serum, Le Prunier Plum Oil, Hibiscus Oil, COSRX Acne StickersResources: Ep. 51: Abena Boamah, Glossier’s Black-Owned Beauty Grant Recipients, Abena’s Ted Talk, Ep.140: Jess DefinoJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.