The Bougie Baldie Podcast

Women’s Hair Loss Breakthroughs: Red Light, FUE Brows/Beard, JAK Inhibitors & Vortiporfin (Dr. Melissa Toyos)Kellie Rhymes, a women’s hair loss support and authenticity coach, interviews Dr. Melissa Toyos, a board-certified ophthalmologist and partner at Toyos Clinic (Memphis, Nashville, New York City) who now focuses on hair restoration research and procedures. Toyos shares how treating NFL c...

Kellie launches season two of the Bougie Baldie Podcast and interviews Johanna Dalman, founder of Alopecia Angel and host of the Alopecia Angel Podcast. Johanna recounts being diagnosed with alopecia areata after a stylist found a bald spot, seeing multiple doctors across Europe and the U.S., and declining pharmaceuticals due to fertility concerns and side effects. After four years of research and...

Kellie Rhymes hosts the Bougie Baldie Podcast and interviews Dena Stanley, a 50-year-old alopecia advocate and founder of Royal Hair Loss Studio in North Arlington, Texas. Dena shares that her hair loss began in her early 20s after a bleach treatment and is hereditary in her family, describing the emotional toll, attempts to treat it (dermatology injections, steroid treatments, products, oral mino...

Kellie welcomes Morris Brown to the Bougie Baldie Podcast to discuss his background in television, corporate training, and authorship, and how a traumatic brain injury from a rear-end car accident led to unusual side effects and a surge of invention ideas. Morris describes vivid lucid dreams, sensing the “personality” of food and the cook, and waking early with solutions that he develops using AI...

Season two of the Bougie Baldie Podcast premieres with guest Erika Hill, a poet, social justice advocate, social entrepreneur, blogger, and author of the alopecia anthology chapter “Finding Joy After Alopecia.” The host announces the Bougie Baldie Show is now available on the Zondra TV Network (Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and Roku) and shares that this season will feature guests focused on women’s hair...

In this deeply inspiring episode of The Bougie Baldie Podcast , host and hair loss coach Kellie Rhymes sits down with the radiant Michele Johnson—a 55-year-old unapologetically bald woman of color—to talk about her personal journey with alopecia areata. After years of hiding behind braids, weaves, sisterlocks, and wigs, Michele decided to shed not just her hair, but society’s expectations. What st...

What if your hair loss isn’t just about age or genetics—but a message from your body? On this powerful episode of The Bougie Baldie Podcast , host Kellie Rhymes sits down with triple-certified functional medicine expert Julie Olson , founder of Fortitude Functional Nutrition and the Healthy Hair Fix™ program. Julie shares her deeply personal and professional journey of overcoming devastating hair...

In this episode of the Bougie Baldie Podcast, host Kellie welcomes special guest Tara Fields, a resilient woman who has been bald for seven years due to two major brain surgeries. Tara shares her inspirational journey of embracing her scars, overcoming emotional challenges, and redefining beauty for herself. Both Kellie and Tara discuss their experiences with hair loss, self-acceptance, and the im...

Join host Kellie, a women's hair loss support and authenticity coach, as she sits down with the incredible Qawana Lee. Qawana is a four-time cancer survivor, retired professional bodybuilder, army vet, and currently studying applied behavior science. In this heartfelt conversation, Qawana opens up about her battles with endometrial, ovarian, colon, and breast cancer, and her recent diagnosis w...

In this episode of The Bougie Baldy Podcast, host Kellie Rhymes, a women's hair loss support and authenticity coach, welcomes Monica Williams, a certified professional life coach, author, and founder of 'I Am That Monica' and 'Women of Truth'. Monica shares her personal hair loss journey, the emotional struggles associated with alopecia, and how she's embracing her new iden...

In this heartfelt and raw episode, Nekeyta shares her deeply personal journey with alopecia, from being bullied in school and hiding under hats and wigs, to founding a nonprofit that’s helping women embrace hair loss with beauty, confidence, and boldness. 👩🏾‍🦲 Nekeyta opens up about: Her childhood hair loss experience and being diagnosed with alopecia areata Struggles with medical support, misd...

In this episode of the Bougie Baldie podcast, we sit down with Saril Vasquez, a multi-certified functional practitioner specializing in natural hair regrowth. Saril shares her journey of overcoming her own hair loss after traditional medicine failed her, turning instead to ancient wisdom, earthly remedies, and heavenly guidance. She walks us through what functional medicine entails and how it diff...

In this heartfelt solo episode of The Bougie Baldie Podcast , host Kellie Rhymes gets real about her personal hair loss journey — from struggle to self-love. 💖 She reflects on embracing her bald beauty, building confidence, and inspiring others to do the same. Whether you're facing hair loss or just need a reminder to own who you are, this one's for you. 🌟 🎧 Tune in now for truth, growt...

Join Kellie Rhymes on the Bougie Body Podcast as she explores the world of holistic remedies for hair loss. Kellie, a women's hair loss support and authenticity coach, shares seven incredible ingredients, including olive oil, rosemary, ginseng, tea tree oil, garlic, pumpkin seed oil, and azelaic acid.  These natural solutions can help nourish your hair and scalp, promote hair growth, and poten...

In this episode of the Bougie BaldieI Podcast, Kellie Rhymes welcomes Valrie Alexander, a clinical trichologist, licensed hairstylist, and the founder and CEO of Power Beauty Unlimited.  Valrie shares her inspiring journey of dealing with hair loss from a young age and how it led her to start her own company dedicated to providing non-surgical hair loss solutions and personalized hair restoration...

In this episode of the Bougie Body Podcast, Kellie, a women's hair loss support and authenticity coach, recaps her experience at the Blazing Trails Conference organized by the Scarring Alopecia Foundation. She shares key insights from the conference, including the lack of a known cause for scarring alopecia, the importance of early detection, different treatment plans dermatologists may sugges...

In this episode, host Kellie, a women's hair loss support and authenticity coach, invites Katina Prescott, a remarkable advocate in the hair loss community, to share her inspirational journey.  Katina discusses her personal struggle with alopecia due to severe anemia and her path to acceptance and confidence. She also delves into her impactful work as the founder and president of the She Is Mo...

Welcome back to the Bougie Baldie Podcast! In this episode, Kellie, a women's hair loss support and authenticity coach, dives deep into the emotional and mental challenges that women face when experiencing hair loss. Kellie shares her personal journey with scarring alopecia and discusses various topics including self-esteem, anxiety, depression, social isolation, identity crisis, and the fear of u...

Welcome back to the Bougie Baldie Podcast! In this empowering episode, host Kellie Rhymes sits down with Samantha Traylor, a dedicated member of Toastmasters International and the visionary founder of Bald Confidence Toastmasters. With an impressive track record that includes three Distinguished Toastmaster awards and accolades such as Toastmaster of the Year, Samantha brings a wealth of experienc...

Welcome back to the Bougie Baldie Podcast! In this empowering episode, host Kellie Rhymes sits down with Lorna Jones, a qualified trichologist and founder of Caring for Hair in London. With extensive clinical training across the globe—from Australia to the UK—Lorna brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the complex world of hair loss and scalp issues. As a passionate advocate for individual...

Welcome to the Bougie Baldie podcast, hosted by Kellie Rhymes, where we explore the multifaceted journey of women experiencing hair loss with grace, empowerment, and a touch of bougie flair! In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the worlds of trichology and dermatology, two essential fields in understanding and treating hair loss. Join us as we unpack the definitions, specialties, and be...

In this episode of the Bougie Baldie Podcast, hosted by Kellie, a women's hair loss support and authenticity coach, we welcome special guest Sandy Green. Sandy, an advocate, model, founder, radio personality, and author, shares her powerful journey of battling alopecia while facing tremendous personal loss. Through candid discussion, Sandy details her book 'Crowned: A Journey of Heartbreak While B...

Welcome Bougie Baldie! In this episode of the podcast, host Kellie, a women's hair loss support and authenticity coach, dives into the hot topic of JAK inhibitors—a new and promising treatment for hair loss. Kellie explains how JAK enzymes work and how inhibitors like Baricitinib, approved by the FDA for severe alopecia areata, can help. She discusses the potential benefits, side effects, and...

Welcome to the Bougie Baldie Podcast, where we explore the intersection of wellness, beauty, and empowerment! In this episode, we’re joined by Lisa Feveck, a Corporate Menopause Wellness Coach, who specializes in helping women navigate the often-overwhelming journey of menopause. Lisa understands that this complex phase of life demands more than just medical guidance; it calls for a holistic, pers...

Welcome to the Bougie Baldie Podcast, where we celebrate empowerment, beauty, and resilience! In this special episode, we sit down with the Director of the Scarring Alopecia Foundation Jean Pickford, to explore the transformative work they are doing for individuals impacted by scarring alopecia. Jean Pickford, founder of Pickpoint LLC and Executive Director of the Scarring Alopecia Foundation (SAF...