#43. Authenticity Above All: Creating Sustainable Community with Abena Boamah

In a word, this conversation feels like home. Join Black Girl In Om Founder, Lauren Ash and Art Director, Deun Ivory for this enriching, moving, cackle-filled chat with their very best * clears throat and sings * giiiiiiirlfriend, Abena Boamah.The mastermind founder of Hanahana Beauty has been a truly beautiful reminder for our community to stay smooth and confident since the early days of BGIO. While you listen, you’ll hear moments of remembering, laughter, and genuine love as a reminder of what supportive, enriching, and true community looks like in practice. As is clear from all the ways we’ve recognized Abena over the years, we absolutely adore her. After listening to this conversation on creative entrepreneurship, forging authentic relationships, managing anxiety, and truly living one’s best life, we know you will too. Get the full show notes, links to what was shared in this conversation, quotes to tweet, and more here and join us on Patreon for exclusive podcast updates today!