Deconstructing the "Ideal" Black Female ft. Mandy Harris Williams

An episode of the Naked Beauty podcast, hosted by Brooke DeVard, titled "Deconstructing the "Ideal" Black Female ft. Mandy Harris Williams " was published on September 5, 2022 and runs 68 minutes.

September 5, 2022 ·68m · Naked Beauty

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Summary

Tune in for a re-run of one my favorite Naked Beauty episodes with none other than Harlem-born, LA-based artist Mandy Harris Williams! Back in 2019, we broke down the socio-economic privilege of being “beautiful,” the ways that institutions inform our self-perception, the politicization of Black hair, being ‘uglied’, acne scarring, high heels and so much more. This conversation was and continues to be the intellectual beauty conversation that we all need to hear, and a reminder to reflect on the ways in which we adhere or rebel against today’s beauty norms. Enjoy!Products Mentioned: Thayers Witch Hazel Toner, Stridex Daily Pads with Aloe Vera, AMBI Even & Clear Daily Moisturizer, SPF 30, Clinique Pore Mattifying Lotion , NYX Honeydew Me Up PrimerJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Follow Mandy: @idealblackfemaleStay in touch with me: @brookedevard  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

Tune in for a re-run of one my favorite Naked Beauty episodes with none other than Harlem-born, LA-based artist Mandy Harris Williams! Back in 2019, we broke down the socio-economic privilege of being “beautiful,” the ways that institutions inform our self-perception, the politicization of Black hair, being ‘uglied’, acne scarring, high heels and so much more. This conversation was and continues to be the intellectual beauty conversation that we all need to hear, and a reminder to reflect on the ways in which we adhere or rebel against today’s beauty norms. Enjoy!

Products Mentioned: Thayers Witch Hazel Toner, Stridex Daily Pads with Aloe Vera, AMBI Even & Clear Daily Moisturizer, SPF 30, Clinique Pore Mattifying Lotion , NYX Honeydew Me Up Primer

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

Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :)

Follow Mandy: @idealblackfemale

Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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