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Serving Beauty with Kitiya King
by Kitiya King
So you want to start your own beauty brand. But where do you begin? What does it take? Should you quit your job? How do you fund it? Do you seek out retail partners or go direct to consumers? Kitiya King, founder of award-winning Mischo Beauty, explores these questions and more as she sits down with the most successful Black female founders in beauty. She uses her expertise as a founder to dig deeper and uncover what’s worked and what hasn’t. Serving Beauty is about real talk, with real women, who mean real business. So come join the founders’ table where beauty is served, you can sit with us! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/servingbeauty/support
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Jamila Powell: Founder of Naturally Drenched
Today's guest is Jamila Powell, Owner and Founder of Naturally Drenched, a collection of curl-loving shampoos, conditioners and treatments - that meet all of your hair needs. No stranger to beauty, Jamila is the owner of Maggie Rose Salon—one of the top texture salons in the country. Her natural...
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Tayiana Reed: Founder of The Wellness Apothecary
Today's guest is Dr. Tayiana Reed, Founder of The Wellness Apothecary. After years in the pharmaceutical industry, Tayiana is pursuing her passion for non-toxic beauty and wellness. As the founder and CEO of The Wellness Apothecary, Tayiana is a licensed clinical pharmacist and a wellness expert...
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Kelley Williams: Founder of Curasalve
Today's guest is Kelley Williams, founder of Curasalve which is an organic skincare company that helps caregivers soothe, treat and prevent diaper rash. Developed because her daughter had fragile, sensitive skin, and always needed a dab or two of diaper rash cream because her skin was often...
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Jordan Karim: Founder of Flora & Noor
Today's guest is Jordan Karim, founder of Flora & Noor - the only vegan, cruelty-free and halal certified skin care brand based in the U.S. Flora & Noor was consciously created to be inclusive and yield efficacious results. The world is diverse and Flora & Noor believes our skincare should…
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Nicole Rose: Founder of Ella Dean
Today's guest is Nicole Rose, founder of Ella Dean which is a natural, all organic haircare brand made in Portland, OR for men and women with textured hair. The products are made with organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs that aid in hair growth and reduce scalp inflammation and hair loss. Nicole...
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Briana Williams: Founder of LipLoveLine
Today's guest is Briana Williams, founder and CEO of LipLoveLine - a health and beauty brand that eliminates the need for a ton of makeup and celebrates beauty in all its forms. Created with the belief that you can (and you should!) feel beautiful in your own skin, LipLoveLine creates...
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Christina Funke Tegbe: Founder of 54 Thrones
Today's guest is Christina Funke Tegbe, Founder of award-winning 54 Thrones. 54 Thrones stands for the 54 countries of Africa, which is where many of the brand's ingredients are sustainably sourced. They create beautiful decadent clean beauty products inspired by Africa's beauty. 54 Thrones has...
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Lesley Thornton: Holistic Esthetician & Founder of KLUR
Today's guest is Lesley Thornton, Holistic Esthetician & Founder of KLUR. Since her inception of KLUR, Lesley's vision has been to cultivate a brand that reflected the values of clean, ethical, and inclusive beauty. For nearly a decade she's concentrated on helping others achieve skin wellness...
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Arielle Brown: Founder of Bea's Bayou Skincare
Today's guest is Arielle Brown, founder of Bea's Bayou Skincare, created for the exhausted product-lover who just can't find relief for their troubled scalp and skin. Named after Arielle's Louisiana-born, maternal grandmother, Beatrice, and the bayou she played in as a child around her home…
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Lianne Dobson: Founder of Gemini Naturals
Today's guest is Lianne Dobson, founder of Gemini Naturals, which is vegan temporary hair color makeup for the natural in you. The coveted hair color gel is an aloe vera based curl defining gel that adds a temporary pop of color to your natural curls + kinks. And the best part - it rinses out…
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Blair Armstrong: Founder of Gilded Body
Today's guest is Blair Armstrong, the founder of Gilded Body. Gilded Body was created to share awareness of body skincare. Their team gets personally involved in every step of the way, designing their featured products with a great focus on ingredients, each curated to unveil your skin's true…
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She'Neil Spence and Nicolette Graves: Founders of Base Butter
Today's guests are She'Neil Spence and Nicolette Graves, founders of Base Butter, which is a leading skincare brand that is redefining the perception of beauty and its impact on our relationship with our skin. The high-performing, intentionally clean products, and simple-to-use routines are...
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Aishetu Fatima Dozie: Founder and CEO of Bossy Cosmetics
Today's guest is Aishetu Fatima Dozie, founder and CEO of Bossy Cosmetics - which is described as a women's empowerment and mission driven business that masquerades as a beauty company. Bossy Cosmetics' mission is to empower women to look, feel and do good. Since its founding, all of its products...
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Essence Williams: Founder of The Established
Today's guest is Essence Williams, founder of The Established - Clean Body Care for the Minimalist Beauty. The Established was born out of Essence's long-standing struggle to find relief from keratosis pilaris, resulting in a product line centered around simple science with botanical extracts…
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LaToya Stirrup: CEO and Co-Founder of KAZMALEJE
Today's guest is LaToya Stirrup, CEO and co-founder of KAZMALEJE, where they create lifestyle amplifying tools and accessories that empower women, men and kids to pamper and groom themselves with love, care and style. Launching in Target stores nationwide and online in 2022, you can also find…
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Tiffini Gatlin: Founder and CEO of Latched and Hooked Beauty
Today's guest is Tiffini Gatlin, founder and CEO of Latched and Hooked Beauty which is a 100% Black woman owned and operated beauty brand offering non-toxic, ready-to-wear synthetic hair extensions that make you look and feel confident. Since launching - Tiffini has been honored as an Ulta Beauty...
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Kendra Woolridge: Founder of Janet and Jo. Luxury Nail Lacquers
Today's guest is Kendra Woolridge, founder of Janet and Jo. - which is a D.C. based, Black woman owned company named after Kendra's two grandmothers. They specialize in non-toxic luxury nail lacquers, that are carefully crafted to educate, inspire, and uplift you, through the stories behind their...
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Eunice Cofie-Obeng: President and Chief Cosmetic Chemist of Nuekie
Today's guest is Eunice Cofie-Obeng, President and Chief Cosmetic Chemist of award-winning Nuekie - an innovative health and beauty company for people of color. Named by Forbes as one of the 20 Youngest Power Women in Africa, Eunice is a graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University...
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Kristen Elise Brown: Founder of Gold Label Cosmetics
Today's guest is Kristen Elise Brown, founder of Gold Label Cosmetics which is a cruelty-free, paraben-free color cosmetics company for the beauty enthusiast who seeks opulence and convenience. Gold Label Cosmetics is heavily influenced by the arts, fashion, travel, affirmations and especially…
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Kimberlee Alexandria-Day: Founder of Ode To Self Skincare and Wellness
Today's guest is Kimberlee Alexandria-Day, founder of Ode To Self Skincare and Wellness, which is a brand whose mission is the development of solid relationships with oneself. They believe in nourishing the skin and soul through rituals of self care. Putting the needs of Black women first, Ode to...
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Amber Makupson: CEO and Founder of Meraki
Today's guest is Amber Makupson, CEO and founder of Meraki, an award-winning Ayurvedic haircare line infused with crystals. Founded in 2018, as a labor of self-love, self-empowerment and a dedication to wellness, it is now loved by Oprah Daily, Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazine - and is now...
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Eden Gilliam: Founder of Eve Milan New York
Today's guest is Eden Gilliam, Founder of Eve Milan New York. Eden, herself a licensed esthetician with over 10 years experience, created skincare and skin nutrition products to enhance the lives of customers by using clean, high powered ingredients so you can wear makeup because you want to, not...
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Saidah Pearsall: Founder of Shea Bodyworks
Today's guest is Saidah Pearsall, Founder of Shea Bodyworks, a collection of products made with natural & simple ingredients you can recognize & pronounce. At Shea Bodyworks, the focus is on the product experiences and not just products. Since launching in 2014, not only has Shea Bodyworks made…
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Brittney Ogike: Founder and CEO of BeautyBeez
Today's guest is Brittney Ogike, Founder and CEO of BeautyBeez. After noticing the limited selection of Black hair care products and accessories in the San Fernando Valley, Brittney and her husband, decided to open their own beauty supply store in North Hollywood, CA. BeautyBeez was created so...
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Shontay Lundy: Creator and Founder of Black Girl Sunscreen and Black Girl Sunscreen Kids
Today's guest is Shontay Lundy, founder of Black Girl Sunscreen, a sunscreen created especially for Black women by a Black woman, that won't leave an annoying white cast. Shontay created the brand to help protect the Black community, working to dispel the myth that those with dark skin tones…
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KéNisha Ruff: Founder and Creative Director of Marie Hunter Beauty
Today's guest is KéNisha Ruff, Founder and Creative Director of Marie Hunter Beauty. Since launching in 2016, Marie Hunter Beauty has expanded to over 30 shades of lipsticks, added skincare and home fragrances and has been featured in publications such as British Vogue, House & Garden, Tatler,...
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Kimberly Smith: Founder and Chief Beauty Disruptor of Marjani Beauty
Today's guest is Kimberly Smith, who is the Founder and Chief Beauty Disruptor of Marjani Beauty. Kimberly is an Ivy League trained attorney, who combined her two passions, travel and beauty, to create a beauty and cosmetics company for women of color. Since launching in 2017, Kimberly's…
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Barbara Jacques: Co-Founder and CEO of Jacq's
Today's guest is Barbara Jacques and she is the co-founder and CEO of Jacq's, which is an organic vegan skincare company, for women of color by women of color. It's been featured in ELLE Magazine, the Huffington Post, Blavity.com, the Miami Herald - as well as on Byrdie.com as one of the Top 10...
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Brittany Brown: Founder of Project Beauty Expo, The First Curated Beauty Expo Created for and by Women of Color
Today's guest is Brittany Brown, founder of Project Beauty Expo, The First Curated Beauty Expo Created for and by Women of Color. Part conference - part experiential inspiration wonderland, it's a platform that celebrates multicultural beauty and the indie brands that support women of color. It…
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Dr. Mia Chae Reddy: Founder and Creative Director of Dehiya Beauty
Today's guest is Dr. Mia Chae Reddy, founder and creative director of Dehiya Beauty, a multi-tasking botanical skin care line inspired by Moroccan time-honored beauty rituals for modern women. Since it's launch, Dehiya has not only made it's way onto the pages of Allure magazine, but it was…
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Dana Jackson: Founder and CEO of Beneath Your Mask
Meet Dana Jackson, founder and CEO of Beneath Your Mask. On a quest to nourish, revitalize and heal the damage done to her skin and hair from a lupus diagnosis, Dana began crafting non-toxic beauty that doesn't compromise on any level. Since launching in 2016, Beneath Your Mask has been featured…
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Desiree Verdejo: Founder and CEO of Hyper Skin
Meet Desiree Verdejo, attorney turned entrepreneur, and creator and founder of Hyper Skin. A hyper-focused skincare line created to tackle hyperpigmentation and enhance your glow. Hyper Skin has been featured by Vogue, InStyle and the New York Times - just to name a few and recently launched on...
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Lauren Napier: Celebrity Makeup Artist and the Founder and CEO of Lauren Napier Beauty
It began with a desire to have clean skin. "I am a minimalist, a makeup artist, skincare enthusiast and world traveler. I couldn't find what I was looking for in a makeup remover - so I created it" says Lauren. A bona fide beauty expert, Lauren Napier has worked with Oscar winners, music and pop...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
So you want to start your own beauty brand. But where do you begin? What does it take? Should you quit your job? How do you fund it? Do you seek out retail partners or go direct to consumers? Kitiya King, founder of award-winning Mischo Beauty, explores these questions and more as she sits down with the most successful Black female founders in beauty. She uses her expertise as a founder to dig deeper and uncover what’s worked and what hasn’t. Serving Beauty is about real talk, with real women, who mean real business. So come join the founders’ table where beauty is served, you can sit with us! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/servingbeauty/support
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So you want to start your own beauty brand. But where do you begin? What does it take? Should you quit your job? How do you fund it? Do you seek out retail partners or go direct to consumers? Kitiya King, founder of award-winning Mischo Beauty, explores these questions and more as she sits down...
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