Behind the Label: What Beauty Brands Don’t Tell You ft. Laura Ashley

In this episode of Raw, host Alison Hite (Thacker) – founder of TheCheekyClean and Conscious Cart – interviews Laura Ashley, CEO of  LaJAshley, a natural hair and skin care brand that specializes in high-quality, vegan, and organic products. They discuss Laura's journey from a chemist to an entrepreneur, the importance of using natural ingredients, and the challenges faced in the beauty industry. The conversation emphasizes the need for consumer education about product ingredients and the role of community support in entrepreneurship. Laura also shares her innovative approaches to creating inclusive beauty products and her commitment to empowering the next generation and revolutionizing an industry that needs to change through education.Shop TheCheekyClean Collagen and Raw Podcast MerchJoin the Cheeky Communityclean beauty, entrepreneurship, natural ingredients, hair care, consumer education, sustainable products, beauty industry, community support, STEM education, health and wellness