EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 39 MIN
I'm Embarrassed at How the U.S. is Treating Our World Cup Guests and Other Crazy Convos
from First Things First With Dominique DiPrima · host KBLA Talk 1580
Dr. Allycin Powell‑Hicks joins Dominique DiPrima to discuss her new book Beauty Bias and the Surprising Science of Good Looks: The Problem with Pretty. A clinical psychologist and media expert, she reflects on how her work in Southern California clinics. She shares advice for Black women doctoral students on balance, self‑love, and finding mentors through smaller professional groups, and what definds being pretty means . She also breaks down her ethics‑driven coaching style and how her core motivators—beauty, knowledge, and creativity—shape her work. The conversation centers Black womanhood, mental health, and caring for ourselves in demanding spaces.https://www.instagram.com/allycinhicks/ https://www.allycinhicks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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Dr. Allycin Powell‑Hicks joins Dominique DiPrima to discuss her new book Beauty Bias and the Surprising Science of Good Looks: The Problem with Pretty. A clinical psychologist and media expert, she reflects on how her work in Southern California clinics. She shares advice for Black women doctoral students on balance, self‑love, and finding mentors through smaller professional groups, and what definds being pretty means . She also breaks down her ethics‑driven coaching style and how her core motivators—beauty, knowledge, and creativity—shape her work. The conversation centers Black womanhood, mental health, and caring for ourselves in demanding spaces.https://www.instagram.com/allycinhicks/ https://www.allycinhicks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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