Fashion expert and Queer Eye, and Next in Fashion host, Tan France, is truly one of a kind. I got to collaborate with my dear friend and host of Driven Minds, Gillian Sagansky, on this special episode where we talk to Tan about everything from struggling with depression to the power of the clothes we wear. You don't want to miss this episode!Stay in touch with the Naked Beauty community on Instagram @nakedbeautyplanet and if you love the podcast make sure to rate, review & subscribe!Subscribe to Driven Minds & Follow Gillian Sagansky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the ultimate acts of self love is taking care of yourself when no one is around. Tune in for a fantastic extension of my interview with Candice Brathwaite, where she breaks down how she uses elevated products to make even the most casual moments feel special.Links to Products: SLEEPER loungewear, Byredo Bal D’Afrique, Fenty fragrance, Chanel No.5, L:A Bruket Lip Balm, Visiting Le Labo in Tokyo for Gaiac10Join 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: @brookedevardFollow Candice: @candicebrathwaite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, journalist, TV presenter, fellow podcaster and creator Candice Brathwaite-Aboderin is here on the pod and ready to talk through the evolution of her relationship with beauty. From her tomboy phase where she was completely uninterested in appearances, to her dancehall girl phase battling breakouts for the first time, to life as a mom helping her kids navigate anti-black beauty standards, Candice has seen and felt it all. Tune in as we discuss her beauty icons, favorite products, that signature shaved head, fighting fatphobic narratives, what to do when you’ve outgrown your social circle, and more. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources: La Roche Posay SPF, The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid, Dr. Sturm Dark Skin Tones Hyaluronic Acid, Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Mascara, Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder, MAC (Nightmoth, Ruby Woo), Ren Balm Cleanser, Elemis Cleansing Balm, Dr. Dennis Gross Peel Pads, Tatcha Water Cream, Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum 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: @brookedevardFollow Candice: @candicebrathwaite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keta Burke-Williams, founder of “unconventional yet intimate” fragrance brand Ourside was just what the industry of traditionally Eurocentric fragrance needed to shake things up. As the daughter of a Jamaican mother and African American father growing up in Dayton, Ohio, Keta never quite felt like she fit in and was always looking for ways to escape into new experiences, particularly through scent. Tune in as we discuss her journey from the corporate world, to Harvard Business School, to starting her own business; betting on her creative vision when other fragrance houses wouldn’t; the various ways that we all apply and layer perfume; “FragranceTok;” and so much more. Link to Products: Ourside (Moon Dust, Nostalgia, Dusk) - use code NAKED15 for 15% off at ourside.nyc, Saltair Body Mists, D.S. & Durga (Debaser, Bistro Waters), Nishane (Ani, WuLong Cha), Tower 28 (BeachPlease Lip+Cheek Cream Blush, Bronzino Illuminating Cream Bronzer), Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50, Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the creator economy projected to be worth $200 billion by the year 2026, many (including myself) are seeking to pivot out of the traditional 9-5 and into a career of entrepreneurship, centered around media and content. Which is why this episode featuring three of my incredible peer mentors and friends who have transitioned into full-time creators couldn’t be more timely. Tune in as I sit down with EveryStylishGirl’s Nana Agyemang; former colleague and current Youtube creator and podcaster Jon Youshaei; and writer, brand consultant and fashion creator Chrissy Rutherford. We discuss when they knew it was time to pivot in their careers, the value of pay transparency, the power of having a strong partner to bring your vision to life, and accepting that we can’t always plan for everything. Enjoy! Resource Links: Founders, EveryStylishGirl, Created by Jon Youshaei, Chrissy Rutherford’s newsletter FWD JOYJoin 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: @brookedevardFollow this episode’s guests: @itsreallynana, @youshaei, @chrissyford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description: These days, celebrities, influencers, and brand partnerships seem to be inextricably linked - but not always for the most intentional reasons. Tune in for this bonus episode where artist KESH, a highly experienced brand collaborator, reflects on how she would like to see creators go beyond the cash grab and “mismash of ‘release, release, release,” and instead opting in for more thoughtful and “truthful” storytelling. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“A lot of people are successful because they were just too driven to hear people drown out their dreams. You have to have the strength of conviction, have faith and bet on yourself. If it’s safe and it was that easy, everyone would do it.” - My mother, Jerri DeVard After more than a decade working in the corporate world, I’ve decided to bet on myself and build out Naked Beauty full-time.Tune in as I get some very real advice from four mentors - my mom Jerri DeVard (Black Executive CMO Alliance), Madison Utendahl (Utendahl Creative), Liz Paley (Framework), and Malcolm Carfrae (Carfrae Consulting) -, who have all transitioned from a full-time corporate role into launching their own organizations and businesses. We touch on time management, giving yourself grace, identifying your transferable skills, and what they know now that they wish they had known when they took that first leap of faith. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the surface, hand washing can feel like a mundane routine that’s just a simple and practical part of life. But given that we do it 5-10 times a day, using a hand soap you love can actually make a huge impact! Whether you make your own soap or splurge on a more luxurious option, taking the time to invest in this ritual is well worth the cost. Tune in as I break down my favorites that are sure to take your hand washing experience to the next level.  Favorite Hand Soaps - Then I Met You Hand Wash, Homecourt Neroli Leaf Hand Wash, DedCool Hand + Body Wash in “Taunt”, Davines Dedy Hand WashAdditional Products - Hudson Grace Tart Kumquat Dish Soap, Then I Met You Cleansing Balm, Blueland Refill Tablets, Homecourt (Surface Cleaner, Room Spray), Dedcool Milk Layering Fragrance, Dedcool x Starface Air Freshener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some creatives are truly in a league of their own and this guest has always stood out as someone pushing aesthetic boundaries all while being incredibly thoughtful. Artist, singer, designer, muse, creative director, and Tumblr icon KESH has never been too interested in adhering to the typical standards of beauty. She effortlessly rocks red eyeliner and gemstones on her nose, treating her face as a canvas for true self-expression. This level of “divine creativity” as KESH puts it, is what made me - along with so many others - fall in love with her. From spray painting the back of her classmates’ uniforms in Croydon, to collaborating with American Apparel, to creative directing a Good American shoot with TLC, tune in as we discuss KESH’s creative journey, inspirations, use of beauty as a form of armor and so much more. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Simi Haze Eye Gems, Lady Vengeance (2005), TLC for Good American (directed by KESH) 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: @brookedevardFollow KESH: @kesh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, at more than 250 episodes into Naked Beauty, I wanted to take a moment to pause and reflect on the question that started it all: When do you feel most beautiful? Tune in for a rerun of the 100th episode of the show, which served as a compilation of answers to this exact question. From glamming it up to sweating it out, from meditating to having a good, long cry, my guests have taught me one thing: beauty is deeply personal and forever evolving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.