Start Right Here! Podcast
By Corynne L. Corbett
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Episodes: 89
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Do you want to break into beauty, move up, or pivot into the industry? Black Beauty Pros share how they broke in, moved up, and defined success in different business areas (Corporate, STEM, Creative, and Entrepreneurship)—sharing their personal stories and practical tips.
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Cataanda James: The Power of Possibility
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Starr Blackshere: Finding Your Creative Niche in Beauty (& Mastering Your Craft)
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Shifting the Natural Hair Narrative Part 3: Natasha Gaspard, Erin Maybin and Debra Hare-Bey on Representation, Advocacy, and the Art & Science of Textured Hair
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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Shifting the Natural Hair Narrative Part 2 Diane C. Bailey: Licensing, Hair Loss & Legacy
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Shifting the Natural Hair Narrative Part 1 Diane Da Costa: Why the Past Matters
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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BONUS EPISODE: Marsha Haygood: Designing Your Strategy for Success
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Kerry Abner: Grey Hair Matters: Embracing the Opportunities and Changing the Culture
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Yasmin Zeinab: Designing Abi Amé Through Culture and Community
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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Brianna Blackwood-Mallory: Looking For a Job in Beauty? Here's How a Recruiter Can Help!
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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Funlayo Alabi: Building a Beauty Brand & Ecosystem with Meaningful Impact
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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BONUS EPISODE Ananda Leeke: Developing the Right Mindset for Your Next Career or Entrepreneurial Move
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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Melissa Hibbért: Finding Your Power in the Pivot
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Dee Bowden: The Money Move Every Entrepreneur Needs to Make
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May 19, 2023 |
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Narae Chung: When K-Beauty Meets Men's Grooming
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May 11, 2023 |
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Nicky Posley: Makeup Artistry in the Instagram Age
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May 04, 2023 |
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Keziah Dhamma: Making Curls Her Business
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Noelly Michoux: A Scientific Approach to Skincare for Melanin-Rich Complexions
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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EPISODE REMIX: Ron Robinson How A Hero Ingredient and Focusing on Consumer Needs Helped Him Build a Beauty Brand
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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EPISODE REMIX: Dixie Lincoln-Nichols: Why She's A Disruptor in the Beauty, Wellness & Self-Care Space
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May 27, 2022 |
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Abigail Opiah: Cultivating Conversations and E-Commerce Solutions Around Black Women's Hair
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May 19, 2022 |
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Jamella Bailey: How Hair Loss Transformed Her Into a Passionate Beauty Entrepreneur
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May 12, 2022 |
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Briggitta Hardin: Building a Brand at the Intersection of Beauty, Wellness, and CBD
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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Rahama Wright: Building a Social Impact Beauty Business and Redefining Success
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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Amanda Flores: From Beauty Editorial to Brands—Never Underestimate the Importance of Storytellers
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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Taliah Waajid: Her Mane Moves from Textured Hair Stylist to Brand Owner and Creator of the World Natural Hair Show
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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Patricia Reynoso: Cultivating a Beauty Career Through a Strong Network, Adaptable Skills and Using Culture and Authenticity as Superpowers!!
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Apr 01, 2022 |
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EPISODE REMIX: Dr. Edward E. Dickerson: Wrinkle Relaxers, Fillers & Understanding the Cultural and Clinical Needs of BIPOC Patients
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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EPISODE REMIX: Jazmin Alvarez: Why She's Committed to Curating an Inclusive
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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EPISODE REMIX: Eunice Cofie-Obeng Focusing on Skin of Color—From Creating Products to Training Aestheticians
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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EPISODE REMIX: Kim Roxie: Taking the Leap From Brick and Mortar to E-Commerce and New Platforms With Crazy Faith
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Mar 04, 2022 |
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EPISODE REMIX: Ni'Kita Wilson: The Building Blocks of a Beauty + STEM Career
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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BONUS EPISODE: 35 Tips for Breaking into and Succeeding in Corporate and STEM Roles, Pivoting Your Career, Following Your Passion and Making it as a Beauty Entrepreneur!!
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Feb 18, 2022 |
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Rochelle Graham-Campbell, Finding Her Winning Formula: Authenticity, Community, and Staying Close to Her Roots
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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St. Clair Detrick-Jules: The Importance of Chronicling Our Hair and Heritage
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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Sam Fine: How to Have a Legendary Career as a Black Makeup Artist! (And Why It's Harder Today)
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Miko Branch: Scaling the Miss Jessie's Brand and Leading With Love
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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Chrissy Cabrera— Feet First: Building a Beauty Brand by Exploiting a Niche
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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Megan Young Gamble: From Project Management to Packaging: Creating a Successful Beauty Brand is all in the Details
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Jan 06, 2022 |
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Shirley Billot: Creating a Beauty Brand From Her Roots with Bananas and Caribbean Pharmacopia
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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Keren Davy: Blazing a Career Path in Beauty With Faith and Fearlessness
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Dec 09, 2021 |
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Kim-Van Dang:Turn a Passion into Profitable Beauty Businesses Part 1
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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Kim-Van Dang: Turning a Passion into Profitable Beauty Businesses Part 2
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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Jolorie Williams: Lesson From A Leader on the Corporate Side of Beauty
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Trae Bodge: Finding Power in the Pivot
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Nov 18, 2021 |
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Denise and Janice Tunnell: How They Shifted Their Careers From Accounting to Makeup Artistry, The Skills You Need to Find Success in Film &n Television, and Why It's Important to Put in the Work
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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Janell M. Hickman-Kirby: How She Pivoted Her Career From PR to Beauty Editorial to E-Commerce Editor and Brand Strategist
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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Ginger King: How Working Behind the Counter Made Her a Better Cosmetic Chemist, the Difference Between Working in Contract Manufacturing and Product Development, and Why Launching a Beauty Line is Like Having a Baby
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May 27, 2021 |
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Stephanae McCoy: Why We Shouldn't Exclude the Blind From Beauty Conversations, How She Became an Advocate for Accessibility, Inclusion and Representation, and How We Can Be Authentic Allies
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May 20, 2021 |
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Maisie Dunbar: How She Built Her Clientele By Going to the Bus Stop, Why She Licensed in Nails, Skincare and Massage Therapy, And Why She Pivoted Her Business So She Can Leave a Legacy
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May 13, 2021 |
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Amber Makupson: How She Sees Beauty & Inclusion, Why Its Time to Normalize Alternative Paths to Entrepreneurship, and Why She Infused Her Haircare Line With Crystals
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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Miki Wright: How She Moved From Being a Hairstylist to a Serial Entrepreneur, Why She's Working to Elevate the Work and History of Black Hairstylists, and How She Makes Hard Decisions
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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Drs. Drew and Joya Lyons: How Age, Race, and Gender Impact Your Smile, Why Photography and Artistic Skills Matter, and How Their Work Changes Lives
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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Dr. Edward Dickerson: What Black Plastic Surgeons Know, Why You Need to Have Your "Ships" in Order, and What He Learned From Being in the Army and Attending an HBCU
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Apr 08, 2021 |
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Dawn Fitch: How A Desire to Be Well Resulted in a Business, Why Entrepreneurs Need to Put Pride to the Side & Finding New Opportunities During A Pandemic
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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Mimi Kamara: Why She Wasn't Afraid to Take a Step Back to Move Forward, How She Balanced Working in Beauty Retail With Doing Makeup for Celebrities, and the Attribute She Believes All Good Leaders Possess
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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Karen Williams: Modeling the Second Time Around, Why Its Time to Dismantle Ageism and Include BIPOC Women in the Conversation & The Importance of Embracing Imperfection
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Mar 19, 2021 |
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Dr. Cheryl Burgess: How She Uses Her Artistic Skills As a Dermatologist, Why We Need More Black Clinical Research Investigators, And How Early Preparation is the Key to Obtaining a Coveted Residency in the Field
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Mar 11, 2021 |
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Liv Lewis: Why Leaders Must Start By Doing, The Importance of Fostering Authentic Relationships, and Why She Works With Purpose-Driven Brands
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Mar 04, 2021 |
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Cheslie Kryst: Why Beauty Pageants Matter, Normalizing Black Representation and How Curiosity Has Advanced Her Career
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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Lorrie King; What She Learned From Her Corporate Beauty Roles, Why Her Beauty Startup Targets Women Over 40 and Why Supporting Others is Critical
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Feb 18, 2021 |
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Jessica Pritchett: On Failing Forward, Finding Your Niche and Why Every Entrepreneur Should Consider Therapy
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Feb 11, 2021 |
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Making in on the Corporate Side of Beauty: Some of the Best Advice from our Guests + Tips on Living and Working Abroad
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Feb 04, 2021 |
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Shekela Joseph: How She Built a Beauty Retail Career—From Makeup Artist to Educator to Business Manager
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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Marti Moore: How Being A Beauty Buyer and Retail Marketing Executive Prepared Her For Entrepreneurship
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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Eunice Cofie-Obeng: On Creating Products and Educational Programs Dedicated to Skin of Color + Finding A Community As a Beauty Entrepreneur
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Jan 14, 2021 |
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Monae Everett: On Set Life, Working With Celebrity Clients, and Educating Others About the Industry
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Dec 18, 2020 |
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Mezei Jefferson: On Moving From Salon Stylist to Platform Educator to Corporate Leader + Creating New Career Paths for Hairstylists
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Dec 10, 2020 |
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Kimberly Smith: On Moving From Being a Lawyer to a Beautypreneur & Redefining Black-Owned Beauty Retail
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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Dorian Morris: Moving From Buying to Brand Management to Disrupting Beauty & Wellness Using Adaptogens (CBD) + Conscious Capitalism
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Nov 27, 2020 |
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Tasha Turner: On Creating An Editorial Urban Beauty Aesthetic, Building a Business that Interprets the Needs of Black Consumers and Why Virtual Mentorship is Her Next Move
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Nov 20, 2020 |
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Ron Robinson: On Moving From Prestige to Mass and Direct Sales Brands, Why Understanding the Customer is Critical and Creating A Breakthrough Beauty Product
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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Dixie Lincoln-Nichols: On Pivoting from Science Teacher to Wellness Entrepreneur, Why BIPOC People Deserve Toxicant-Free Products Plus the Mind, Body, Beauty Connection
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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Patrice Grell Yursik: On Becoming Afrobella, Understanding Authentic Influence and Embracing Evolution
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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Meloney Moore: On the Magic of Marketing, The Lessons of Lateral Moves, and Preparing Future Beauty Leaders
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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Ni'Kita Wilson: On Becoming A Cosmetic Chemist, the Ins and Outs of Product Development and Contract Manufacturing + The Right Way to Network
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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Tomasina "Tommy" Boone: On Advertising Sales, Beauty Entrepreneurship and Building a Natural Hair Business Abroad
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Oct 08, 2020 |
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Andrea Fairweather: On Pioneering Mobile Beauty Services, Creating Patented Products and Becoming a Celebrity Makeup Artist
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Oct 01, 2020 |
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Kim Roxie: On Beauty Entrepreneurship, The Audacity of a Dream, Pivoting with a Purpose and Having Crazy Faith!
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Sep 24, 2020 |
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Ukachi Anonyuo: On Packaging, Collaboration and Innovation in the Beauty Industry
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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Kelila Venson On The Digital Side of Beauty; E-Commerce, Customer Acquisition and Growth Strategies
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Sep 11, 2020 |
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Tia Williams, From Magazines to Beauty Blogging to Working for a Brand (While Writing Award-Winning Novels)
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Sep 03, 2020 |
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Shenelle Mays-Smith: On What it Takes to Succeed as a Makeup Artist—from Retail to the Red Carpet to Film and Television Sets
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Aug 27, 2020 |
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Trenesa Stanford-Danuser on Chasing Storms, Agency Life and Crafting Beauty Communications Strategies in Corporate Headquarters
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Aug 20, 2020 |
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Kourtney Pope: On Getting Your First Job, Working in Social Media and Making the Pivot From Fashion to Beauty
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Aug 13, 2020 |
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Regina Gwynn, CEO of TresseNoire and Co-Founder of Black Women Talk Tech
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Aug 06, 2020 |
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Leslie Bethel, Luxury Beauty Business Manager
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Jul 30, 2020 |
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Jazmin Alvarez: Founder and Chief Curator, Pretty Well Beauty
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Jul 23, 2020 |
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India-Jewel Jackson: From Beauty to Branded Content and Social Media Plus Working Abroad
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Jul 16, 2020 |
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Karen Chambers Executive Vice President Iman Cosmetics
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Jul 13, 2020 |