The Problem with Pretty? Dr. Allycin Powell-Hicks Breaks Down the Science of Beauty

from First Things First With Dominique DiPrima · host KBLA Talk 1580

Dr. Allycin Powell‑Hicks joins Dominique DiPrima to discuss her new book The Problem with Pretty: Beauty, Bias and the Surprising Science of Good Looks. A clinical psychologist and media expert, she explores what being pretty really means, breaks down her ethics‑driven coaching style, and explains 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.www.instagram.com/allycinhicks/ https://www.allycinhicks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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