Naked Beauty

“I’ve always known that I was a female. Folks always ask ‘How did you know?’ It just was. It just is.” — Angelica Torres, NYC-native, lover of bathtubs and glitter, speaking about her experience being assigned the wrong gender at birth.We cover SO much in this episode. From female rappers like Cardi B, Nicki Minaj and Azalea Banks, to identifying as a Trans woman at work. From RuPaul’s problematic comments on Trans women to being misgendered on Oprah. This conversation with Angelica is one that I am so grateful for, and is very much worth a revisit. Tune in, listen, learn, and enjoy!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Beauty: MAC Liquidlast Liner, Clinique Stay Matte Hydrator, Clinique Happy, Boscia Luminizing Black Charcoal Mask, FRED.NYC, Glamglow Glitter Mask Firming TreatmentAdditional Resources: Ali Forney Center, Tyra Banks Real Hair Revealed, Marsha’s Plate: Black Trans Talk (Podcast), Nyma Tang, Kevyn Aucoin Beauty, The Death And Life of Marsha P. JohnsonJoin 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 :) Follow Angelica : @angelicatorresStay in touch with me: @brookedevard If you are having thoughts of suicide, please know that you are not alone. If you are in danger of acting on suicidal thoughts, call 911. For support and resources, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text 741-741 for the Crisis Text Line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With her unforgettable wit, humor, and beauty, Gabrielle Union truly needs no introduction. Her roles in Bring It On, Bad Boys II , and Being Mary Jane made her a household name that has inspired so many young black girls over the past two decades. For this truly ICONIC episode, Gabrielle and I discussed everything, from her life as a mom to being a Black woman in Hollywood. We were also joined by Gabrielle’s hair stylist and business partner, Larry Sims. Together, they are relaunching 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. I cannot wait for you all to hear this! So please, tune in for all the tea, the wisdom, and so much more! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: https://flawlesscurls.com/ @flawlessbyguJoin 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 :) Follow Gabrielle : @gabunionFollow Larry: @larryjarahsimsStay in touch with me: @brookedevard  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“It’s great to do this kind of makeup on yourself everyday for no reason.”- Donni Davy, Euphoria’s Head Makeup ArtistFor her official podcast debut, I had the honor of sitting down with Donni Davy AKA the makeup mastermind behind HBO’s Euphoria. If you’ve been watching this unforgettable show for the past year, or if your social media feed has continuously been flooded with looks that can only be described as “glamorous, adolescent doom”, then you know this is a big deal. HUGE. Donni has helped to set a beauty standard that not only accepts neon, rhinestones, and glitter, but demands it. Whether it be a show like Euphoria or an Oscar-winning film like Moonlight, her unique approach to makeup as self-expression is a true gift. After growing up in Venice, California as the child of two artists, and then moving to Brooklyn for art school, this level of genius comes as no surprise. But of course, the journey wasn’t always easy. Tune in for a raw conversation on growing into one’s confidence, being an art school kid, and hustling no matter what. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Glossier Brow Flick, Aerogel Hairspray, Glow Recipe Watermelon Mist, Nail Art Rhinestones, Crystal Katana, Sweed Lashes, Tarte Fake Awake Eyeliner, Makeup Forever Eyeliner, Suva Beauty HydralinersJoin 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 :) Follow Donni: @donni.davyStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I never thought the day would come but I’ve been forced to give up my beloved sweets until the rest of my pregnancy. Being diagnosed with gestational diabetes has been quite the eye opener and I’m adjusting to a sugar-free & low-carb ketogenic diet slowly but surely!Tune in to hear the journey so far.Join 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 :) Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard Shop Mum & You and use code NakedBeauty for 20% ofMum & You Can Can Water Retention MilkMum & You Easy Tiger Stretch Mark Fighter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social media has bred this idea that you get out of college and you are this superstar...It gives off this perception that you don’t need to put in the work anymore.- Naomi Elizée, Vogue Editor and Podcast HostWhen I think of Naomi Elizée, the first word that comes to mind is hustler. Even from age 7, Vogue’s Associate Market Editor could not help but dream of her future career. And by the time she was in college, that passion only continued, leading her to endless internships from Saks Off 5th to Seventeen magazine. Today, between her ambitious job in fashion and her podcast So...What Do You Do Again?, it is clear that Naomi is helping to create a path for other young black women in the industry. Tune in for our discussion on black-owned designers, paying your dues, and practicing radical self-care. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:"84 Black-Owned Fashion and Beauty Brands to Support Now and Always", SheaMoisture Coconut Curl Smoothie, @nigella_hair_studio, Hyper Skin, Epi.logic Vitamin C Serum, DBS Darker Skin Tones Foam Wash, DBS Hyaluronic Serum, Laneige Lip Mask, Nars Concealer, Glossier Boy Brow, YSL Color Mascara, Tom Ford Lost Cherry, Byredo Mojave Ghost, I May Destroy You, Chewing Gum, GreenLeaf  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I stopped wanting to be a pretty girl. I wanted a beauty, and that really does start from the inside.- the bright and beautiful artist KirbyNo one evokes love and positivity quite like this week’s guest: Kirby. The singer, songwriter, and activist sat down with me for an extremely honest conversation on her now viral video “How to Make A Non Racist Breakfast,” which led the Aunt Jemima brand and logo to be retired. But of course, that was not all. We talked about her childhood in Mississippi, decolonizing her beauty standards, and seeking nothing but positivity when it comes to her music. Naked Beauty Planet you are going to want to get into THIS! Sit back, relax and tune in for a truly iconic interview. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Theragun (NB Discount), Gina Knight Wig Design, Melina Rose Hair Colorist, Alikay Naturals Hair Growth Oil, Amber Danny Hair Oil, Heat-Free Hair, Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, LM Translucent Setting Powder, Black Girl Sunscreen, Klur Skincare, Beyoncé’s Black Parade Route, @shoplolaade, @iamhdiddy, Ardell Demi Whispies, Lime Crime Velvetine Liquid Lipstick, Kevyn Aucoin Concealer, TGIN, @makeupbynimaiJoin 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... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you’re scared, now your hairstyle looks scared” — my guest the one and only Nikki Nelms dropping hair gems on this episode! If you don’t know celebrity “Hair MacGyver” Nikki Nelms by now, you are in for a treat! Praised for styling the famous locks of Solange, Zoe Kravitz, and Janelle Monae, Nelms has established some of the most popular hair trends over the past decade. With features in every publication from Allure to Vogue, she has left the world in complete awe of just how beautiful black hair can be. Looking back on her journey, such success almost comes at no surprise. For as long as Nelms can remember, there was no plan A, B, or C. There was just hair. Tune in for an incredible discussion on the importance of embracing black beauty culture, working on Don’t Touch My Hair, and so much more. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Maui Moisture Awapuhi Shampoo, Sebastian Shaper Plus, Amika Flat Iron Join 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 :) Follow Nikki: @nikkinelmsStay in touch with me: @brookedevard  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator Kellie Brown is aspirational - in fact she claims the term ‘Fat Icon’ boldly. With years of experience in the NY PR game, and passion for plus-sized representation, Kellie is helping the world to redefine its relationship with the word “fat”. We talk about how all of the brands are reaching out to work with black creators right now, how she takes care of herself, what she learned working with Shark Tank’s Daymond John, starting #fatatfashionweek & why brands have so much more work to do in being truly inclusive. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Klur Symmetry Fluid, Summer Fridays Cleanser, DHC Cleansing Oil, Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser, Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask, Briogeo Scalp Revival Line, Oribe Moisture & Control Collection, SheaMoisture, 11 Honeré, Garnerstyle, Jibri Mented CosmeticsJoin 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 :) Follow Kellie: @itsmekellieb / @andigetdressed/ And I Get Dressed (Youtube)Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Senior Research & Education Manager at Paula’s Choice, Desiree Stordahl believes that skincare is nothing without the ingredients that define it. After growing up with a harsh-is-better approach to acne, Storedahl decided to abandon the SeaBreeze pads and take on a more thoughtful approach to beauty. She picked up a copy of Paula Begoun’s Beauty Bible, and the rest is history! Today, Storedahl not only understands her own skin, but is able to help so many others through her extensive dermatological research. Tune in for an extremely informative discussion on up-and-coming skincare ingredients, hormonal acne, and breaking into the beauty industry!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: SKINCARE: 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, Paula’s Choice Articles, Peptide Booster , Niacinamide 20%, Beautypedia.com, The Beauty Bible, BHA 9, Lip & Body Balm, COSRX Pimple Patches, Babe Lash Growth Serum, MAKEUP: M.A.C Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation, Kosas Cream Blush Duo, Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint, Thrive Cosmetics Liquid Lash Extensions, Danessa Myricks Lock-On Lash AdhesiveJoin 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 :) Follow Desiree: @desireestordahlStay in touch with me: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the past few weeks have been exhausting for many of us in the black community, inequality has always been a part of the narrative. And yet still, we create, innovate and continue to push boundaries. This is our magic, and on Naked Beauty, it is something that I have tried to highlight through a number of black women. With that, I decided to use this episode to revisit their experiences, and their collective articulation of both the beauty and the struggle of simply being themselves. So please, sit back, listen and reflect. This is a message that needs to be heard.  Guests in order of appearance: Maya Allen / @mayaalenaa / Never Let Them See You Sweat Akili King / @akili_ / Part of Something Way Bigger Nana Agyemang / @itsreallynana / Braids at the Met Gala Kimberly Drew / @museummammy / You Can’t Flex On Me Luv, I’m Proud of You Madison Utendahl / @madison.utendahl / Trust the Timing of Your Life Diarrha N’Diaye / @diarrhaxo / Fighting for Our Dreams Raisa Flowers / @raisaflowers / “People Say That I’m Walking Art” Julee Wilson / @missjulee / Unapologetically Me / Cosmopolitan: 125 Best Black-Owned Beauty Brands to Support Right Freakin Now Mandy Harris Williams / @idealblackfemale / Deconstructing the “Ideal” Black Female Hannah Bronfman / Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.