The Hue Report

Send us Fan Mail Hey, beautiful people! This week, I’m joined by Tomi Talabi—the founder of The Black Beauty Club—for a powerful conversation about Black beauty, culture, storytelling, and representation.  Tomi shares how her path through beauty communications, brand strategy, and tech led her to build The Black Beauty Club, a culture-first platform that reframes how Black beauty is seen, supporte...

Send us Fan Mail Hey, beautiful people! This week, I’m joined by Dr. Glenicia Nosworthy—a Brooklyn-based internal medicine physician and founder of Glo by Glen—for a powerful conversation about beauty, wellness, and aesthetics. Dr. Glen talks about her path from Georgia State University to Morehouse School of Medicine and her residency at Lenox Hill Hospital, and how each step helped shape her hol...

Send us Fan Mail Hey, beautiful people! This week, I'm chatting with ShaNiece Pyles—the powerhouse Content Lead & Creative Director at SheaMoisture for an inspiring conversation about creativity, culture, and storytelling in beauty. ShaNiece opens up about her career journey—from getting her start on the SheaMoisture Men team to stepping into her leadership role for SheaMoisture Hair. She...

Send us Fan Mail Hey, beautiful people! This week, I'm chatting with Dana Hill-Robinson—a true pioneer in the beauty industry. Dana is the founder of Cocotique, the subscription service that has championed Black-owned and indie beauty brands for over a decade. More recently, she co-founded Glowissima alongside supermodel and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey. Throughout her caree...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, beautiful people! On this episode of The Hue Report, I’m joined by multihyphenate Isan Elba to talk about betting on herself as a creator and building Beauty Access—her platform championing inclusivity and sustainability in the beauty industry. Isan shares how she’s navigated challenges, celebrated wins, and redefined what it means to create with purpose. Press play...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, beautiful people! In this episode of The Hue Report , beauty and style expert Kahh Spence gets real about his journey from doing hair for some of your favorite celebrities to building his first fragrance brand (Spence by Kahh Spence). During our chat, he also shares how navigating loss reshaped both his personal and professional outlook, why protecting his peace has...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, beautiful people! In this week's episode of The Hue Report, I chat with Vanessa Simmons—a multi-hyphenate force known for her roles in fashion, wellness, and entertainment. From co-founding the iconic sneaker brand Pastry to launching the wellness platform U4IA, Vanessa is carving out space for intentional living and legacy-building. During the episode, she open...

Send us Fan Mail After a two-year hiatus, The Hue Report is finally back! In my first solo episode, I'm getting into the highs and lows of the last two years and the evolution of The Hue Report. We'll also get into some questions from listeners and my current favorite beauty products from Black-owned brands.  Products mentioned: 54 Thrones Barrier Repair Cloud Cream Brunel Awakening Body...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mbiye chats with Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton. She is a board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon dedicated to holistic facial refinement, specializing in eye aesthetics. Her patient's requests for simple, effective daily skincare products inspired her to launch epi.logic. The brand creates products formulated with essential actives that address common complexion...

Send us Fan Mail At the top of the year, I sat down with Christina Funke Tegbe to chat about her beloved bodycare brand, 54 Thrones. We chatted about how her Nigerian-American upbringing inspired her to launch the brand, launching in Sephora, and the lessons she's learned as a beauty entrepreneur. Press play to hear from Christina, and I hope you enjoy the episode. Let us know your thoughts o...

Send us Fan Mail For this episode, we spoke to Calvin Quallis, founder and CEO of Scotch Porter. As a child, Calvin forged a connection with the beauty industry, growing up immersed in his mother’s beauty parlor and barbershop. Later in his adult life, he chose to return to his roots and open his own barbershop after leaving behind his corporate career. He then launched Scotch Porter in 2015, and...

Send us Fan Mail For this week’s episode, Mbiye chatted with Darian Harvin. Darian is a beauty writer, currently working as the beauty editor at large for Image at the LA Times. She is a beauty girl at heart, but what makes her special is her ability to peel back the layers and have nuanced, forward-looking conversations about beauty that go beyond brands and products.  We chatted about what makes...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I'm chatting with Stephanie Scott-Bradshaw, the founder of First and Last PR. Stephanie started as a beauty editor at Essence Magazine and Life & Style Magazine. She later felt called to pivot and enter the world of public relations, working for the skincare brand 3LAB Skincare before launching her agency, First and Last PR. As the CEO and Communicator-in-Chief of...

Send us Fan Mail Today, Mbiye is chatting with Redoux's founder Asia Grant. Redoux's amazing Botanical Cleansing Bars have been featured in Vogue, Architectural Digest, WWD, and more. Asia opened up about her entrepreneurial journey, starting a business with her best friend, and all things scents. Press play to hear from Asia! Let us know your thoughts on the episode! Tag us on Instagram...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I'm chatting with one of my editor friends, Annie Blay. Annie is currently a beauty editor at Allure, but she previously served as the associate beauty news editor at The Zoe Report. Annie and I connected via Instagram a while back and have bonded over our shared experience of becoming beauty editors at 21. We chatted about the realities of achieving one of your lifelo...

Send us Fan Mail The Hue Report's producer Mbiye Kasonga and I are kicking off season four with a beauty speed round of our own. We're chatting about our earliest beauty memories, must-have products, and so much more.  Press play to hear from us! Let us know your thoughts on the episode! Tag us on Instagram @thehuereport or email us at hello@thehuereport.com Join The Hue Report community...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I’m chatting with Tolu Funso, an Atlanta-based makeup artist. Tolu describes her approach to makeup as “skincare-obsessed natural glam,” and she truly does take her time to ensure every detail looks flawless—from your foundation to eyeshadow.  Though she’s now an in-demand makeup artist in Atlanta and beyond, Tolu didn’t set out to become a beauty professional. She graduate...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I’m chatting with Gwen Jimmere. Gwen is a natural hair guru and CEO/Founder of Naturalicious . The idea to launch a natural hair brand came to Gwen in 2013. That year, she was dealing with being laid off, a divorce, and caring for her 1-year-old son. At the time, she had $32 to her name and had to think critically about what to do to generate income. That’s when she decided...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I have the pleasure of chatting with the one and only Kiyah Wright. She is a 2x Emmy-award-winning hairstylist. Her client roster includes some of the biggest names in Hollywood—like Jennifer Hudson, Ciara, Halle Berry, and Taraji P. Henson.  Kiyah joined me on the podcast to discuss her incredible beauty career. We talked about how she went from doing hair in DC to immersi...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I’m chatting with Jazmin Alvarez, the founder of Pretty Well Beauty; a digital destination focused on making clean beauty accessible. Jazmin grew up connected to the beauty industry as her mother was a hairstylist. However, she embarked on a career in the casting and production industry. She’s worked with brands like Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and Fenty Beauty. Eventually,...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I’m chatting with Schae Graham, a beauty content creator and the social media manager for Topicals. Schae is really that girl when it comes to content—she has an eye for creating beautiful, aesthetically pleasing videos and photos. But beyond that, her reviews and tutorials are so engaging and fun.  During the episode, Schae and I chatted about so much. We discussed her car...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I’m chatting with Toshia Baker, the founder of ButterMeUpGoods. Toshia’s brand offers luxurious skincare and body care products made with plant-based ingredients. She began building her company in 2011 when she was going through personal evolution. Toshia decided to go vegan, which led her to pay closer attention to the body care products she was using. Ultimately, this led...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I’m chatting with Barbara Jacques, the founder of Jacq’s Skincare. Barbara’s journey began in 2010 when she learned she was pregnant and had an ovarian tumor. Her diagnosis set her on a path to learn more about what she was putting in and on her body. That’s when she discovered the glaring fact that products marketed to black women contain more toxic chemicals than those so...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I'm chatting with Camille Bell, the co-founder of Poundcake. The brand has become known for its red lipsticks formulated for your unique skin and lip tone. During the episode, Camille discusses how a trip to Sephora sparked the idea to launch a beauty brand, why she rejects the idea of universal lipstick shades, and why it took working with three different labs to land...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I'm chatting with Khadidja Toure , the founder of Kubra Kay Skincare. Khadidja's interest in skincare started at an early age as she would watch her mother concoct different skin remedies in the kitchen inspired by her West African roots. When she got older and landed her first job out of college, Khadidja began traveling frequently, and being constantly on the go...