EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 49 MIN
REFINING BEAUTY with NEKEYTA BRUNSON: EPISODE 22
from The Bougie Baldie Podcast · host Kellie Rhymes
In this heartfelt and raw episode, Nekeyta shares her deeply personal journey with alopecia, from being bullied in school and hiding under hats and wigs, to founding a nonprofit that’s helping women embrace hair loss with beauty, confidence, and boldness.👩🏾🦲 Nekeyta opens up about:Her childhood hair loss experience and being diagnosed with alopecia areataStruggles with medical support, misdiagnosis, and frustration with the healthcare systemCoping with bullying, hair trauma, and self-image as a Black womanRaising confident daughters and the emotional moment her child called her a model of “biblical beauty” 💬The inspiration behind She’s Uncovered and how it empowers women through events, image consulting, confidence coaching, and community supportHer journey to self-love, visibility, and authenticity — and how she’s helping others do the same🎨 From stunning scarves to empowering photo shoots and public-facing events, Nekeyta is shifting the narrative around hair loss — it’s not about shame or hiding, it’s about choice and bold beauty.📍 She’s Uncovered serves women across the U.S. with both in-person and virtual services — and they’re growing their reach and volunteer network.💬 Whether you're dealing with alopecia, supporting someone who is, or just love hearing from women doing transformative community work — this is the episode you do not want to miss.
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In this heartfelt and raw episode, Nekeyta shares her deeply personal journey with alopecia, from being bullied in school and hiding under hats and wigs, to founding a nonprofit that’s helping women embrace hair loss with beauty, confidence, and boldness.👩🏾🦲 Nekeyta opens up about:Her childhood hair loss experience and being diagnosed with alopecia areataStruggles with medical support, misdiagnosis, and frustration with the healthcare systemCoping with bullying, hair trauma, and self-image as a Black womanRaising confident daughters and the emotional moment her child called her a model of “biblical beauty” 💬The inspiration behind She’s Uncovered and how it empowers women through events, image consulting, confidence coaching, and community supportHer journey to self-love, visibility, and authenticity — and how she’s helping others do the same🎨 From stunning scarves to empowering photo shoots and public-facing events, Nekeyta is shifting the narrative around hair loss — it’s not about shame or hiding, it’s about choice and bold beauty.📍 She’s Uncovered serves women across the U.S. with both in-person and virtual services — and they’re growing their reach and volunteer network.💬 Whether you're dealing with alopecia, supporting someone who is, or just love hearing from women doing transformative community work — this is the episode you do not want to miss.
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