Naked Beauty

When it comes to taking care of my skin and hair, finding the right products has always been extremely important to me. Tune in to discover the products that I return to again and again because they just work for me. These are my tried-and-true Holy Grails. Enjoy!  Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:  SKINCARE : Paula’s Choice BHA Liquid Exfoliant , Ashley Weatherford NB Episode , Shi...

“I want to be like the hood Carrie Bradshaw. With a dash of Naomi in the 90s and a sprinkle of Barbie.” - Kristen Noel Crawley of KNC Beauty  If Kristen Noel Crawley has yet to grace your feed with her stunning looks and highly Instagrammable beauty products, prepared to be BLESSED. After years working as a beauty writer for Elle , Crawley is now killing the game with her incredibly succ...

“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 problemati...

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 b...

“It’s great to do this kind of makeup on yourself everyday for no reason.”- Donni Davy, Euphoria ’s Head Makeup Artist For 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...

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 nakedbeautypodcas...

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 Host When 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 tim...

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 Kirby No 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...

“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...

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 w...

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, S...

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...

A special announcement with guest appearance from my husband <3 Thank you all for the love & support! Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet   Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topic Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple  Tg me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear you...

“Inflammation is all around us, it affects our health, our skin, and it’s something we need to pay attention to.” I had the pleasure of sitting down with THE Dr. Barbara Sturm to discuss her life-long love of science, her journey as an entrepreneur, and of course, her iconic line of skin care products. To my long-time listeners you know that beauty editors live for this brand, and are particularly...

Aala Marra is a very special person who's been able to self-heal and overcome a lot! Only 26, she's deeply aware of her purpose and it's so inspiring - I got a little emotional during this one. Revisiting this episode from 2018, tune in to hear a timely discussion on the importance of self-care. She's Sudanese-American and grew up in between cultures. We talk about how Sudanese women approach beau...

“Approach everything in life with compassion, and before you know it you will feel the shift”    When you meet Trinity Mouzon, it immediately becomes clear that she not only understands wellness, but truly lives and breathes the concept. After growing up in Saratoga, New York, and watching her mother’s health drastically transform through the use of holistic treatments, Trinity became en...

This leftovers episode is all about adventure! While I know that we are stuck at home with not a travel plan in sight, looking back at my interview with Nana Agyemang has definitely given me some post-quarantine vacation inspiration. Tune in for a great conversation on Nana’s trip to Accra this past December for the Year of Return, and tips on how to replicate your favorite adventures at home. Sit...

One of my favorite dermatologists, Dr. Shereene Idriss, M.D. is here Naked Beauty Planet! With a medical background from George Washington University, Tufts, and Harvard, trust and believe she knows exactly what she’s talking about! Through her IG series #PillowTalkDerm Dr. Idriss gives no-nonsense skincare advice shared from the comfort of her own bed. Get ready for an honest conversation on clea...

“None of us are coming out of this the way we went in”  While COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all of us, its impact on New York creatives has been particularly difficult. With that, I wanted to use this time to check back in with some of your favorite Naked Beauty guests who are finding new ways to define their craft and themselves. Featuring Raisa Flowers, Illeisha Lussiano, and Vic...

While most of us are finding quarantine anything but ideal, I hope that you, Naked Beauty Planet, are taking this time to incorporate some serious self-care! On this episode, I am breaking down my favorite clean, simple, and affordable beauty recipes. From DIY hair masks to body scrubs, I’ve got you covered! So please sit back, relax, and enjoy.  Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:  S...

Tune in for a very special episode with Doree Shafrir and Kate Spencer, hosts of the infamous Forever35 ! I had the pleasure of meeting these two at the iHeart Podcast Awards, where they won “Best Beauty and Fashion Podcast”. After lots of fan-girling, I decided to bring them on, and discuss what their beauty routines have looked like during this very turbulent time. From the best face mists to th...

For Zoë Foster Blake, beauty should never be taken too seriously. Growing up in Australia, skincare and makeup equated to great conversation and community-building. But after years working as a beauty editor at Cosmopolitan and Harper’s BAZAAR, she found herself feeling bogged down by the complicated messaging that the industry had to offer. So in 2014, Blake decided to break out and establish her...

What does beauty mean when you are alone? How does our relation to self-presentation change when we have no one to see? These are just a few of the questions that I have been asking myself as COVID-19 has begun to drastically change everyone’s lives and daily routines. In this time of self-quarantine, I decided to check in with my family and you , Naked Beauty listeners. Tune in to hear how corona...

“I love subverting an eccentric English style because I’m a black Jamaican girl, so it contrasts. I’m obsessed with the contrast” - my guest Sharmadean Reid on this amazing episode of Naked Beauty When it comes to London’s beauty scene, Sharmadean Reid is THE ONE to watch. After having founded the iconic WAH Nails back in 2009, Reid has continuously found ways to combine Black British culture with...

This solo episode is all about the foods to eat for your skin to be at its best! While we all love a good mud mask or retinol serum, products are never the final answer to achieving healthy, supple skin. Tune in to hear about the dietary dos and don’ts that will keep your skin looking its best for years to come!  Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:  STUDIES: Acne-Free Population , Wes...