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The Color Files

by ESSENCE PODCAST NETWORK

Hosted by Julee Wilson, ESSENCE’s Global Beauty Director, The Color Files is ESSENCE’s newest podcast that explores the stories of those behind the business of Black beauty. featuring conversations with trendsetters, trailblazers, legends and luminaries.

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Episodes

  1. Queen Mikki Taylor Owns Every Ounce Of Her Life! + Julee Has Some News

    On this bittersweet episode of The Color Files, Host Julee GLOBAL Wilson (@MissJulee) says her final goodbyes as her four-year tenure at ESSENCE comes to an end. She takes a walk down memory lane where she reflects on her journey and all that she’s accomplished. There was no better way for Julee…

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  2. Brooke DeVard Aspires to Look Like A Glazed Donut & We’re Here For It!

    This one is for all of my fellow skincare N.E.R.D.s and ingredient junkies! Naked Beauty Podcast host, Brooke DeVard (@brookedevard) AKA the DIY whiz stopped by this week for a cute chit chat about beauty and beyond. We talked about the art of side hustling, making time for your passions, the...

  3. From RN to CEO: Monique Rodriguez, Founder of Mielle Organics Is A Black Haircare BOSS With A Story!

    Founder and CEO of the cult-favorite beauty brand, Mielle Organics, my girl Monique Rodriguez (@exquisitemo) joined me on the show! When it comes to understanding what it takes to maintain great health, Monique knows! As a former nurse, she's all about understanding how the body works and giving…

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  4. Back to Basics: Lisa Price Still Creates Beauty Products In Her Brooklyn Kitchen!

    A pioneer, an innovator, and a BOSS! We’re talking about none other than the Founder of Carol’s Daughter, the phenomenal Lisa Price (@iamlisaprice). This week, Lisa reveals how her hobby of creating fragrances and body products in her kitchen organically flourished into a multi-million dollar...

  5. Nikki Nelms Dyed Janelle Monae’s Underarm Hair Pink & We Can’t Get Enough Of Her!

    When it comes to doing hair, Nikki Nelms (@nikkinelms) is queen of the coils! She’s always on the go, working hard for her clients which include Janelle Monae, Journee Smollett, and Zoe Kravitz - just to name a few. When she’s not keeping her clients perfectly coifed, she’s thrifting with BEYONCE...

  6. These Are A Few of Julee’s Favorite Things! 🎶

    Happy Holidays everyone! It’s officially the end of the decade and the end of Season One of The Color Files, so you know we have to end it with a bang! On this week’s episode, host Julee ‘Global’ Wilson (@MissJulee) gives us the rundown of her Top 10 Episode Moments! With all of the dope guests…

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  7. Simple is Best! Justine Skye Is A “3-Step Skincare Routine” Kinda Gal

    On this week’s episode of The Color Files, we’re throwing it back to the ESSENCE Beauty Carnival back in April 2019. Julee Wilson (@MissJulee) had a cute chat with the super talented and badass Justine Skye (@JustineSkye) about her personal style, the pros and cons of social media, and learning…

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  8. Veronica Webb Is Vegan - Until Dinner Time!

    This week on The Color Files, we have a Supermodel, Writer, and Actress in our midst. In fact, Veronica Webb (@VeronicaWebb) is the first-ever African American model to have a contract with a major cosmetics company! 🙌🏾 But it’s not all peaches and cream. On this episode, Veronica speaks to…

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  9. Beatrice Dixon Comes Clean (Literally!) About Vaginas

    Whew, chile! This episode is one for the books. Tune in as The Color Files host, Julee Wilson, has a real girl chat with Beatrice Dixon (@iambeadixon), the CEO and Co-Founder of the plant-based feminine care brand, The Honey Pot Company (www.thehoneypot.co ). They get right down to the…

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  10. Fund Yourself, Sis! Mahisha Dellinger Tells Us Why She Couldn’t Depend On Financial Funding

    How many people can truly say that they’re self-made? This week’s guest definitely can! The Color Files’ host, Julee Wilson (@missjulee), had a dope chat with Mahisha Dellinger (@mahisha_dellinger), Founder and CEO of Curls (and a whole entire millionaire). They talked about Mahisha’s bumpy road…

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  11. Misty Copeland Has Titanium Plate In Her Leg and Is Still A Beast!

    We love it when way-makers come through on The Color Files! This week’s guest is EPIC. Our host, Julee Wilson (@missjulee) kiki-ed with the one and only Misty Copeland (@mistyonpointe)! The two ladies reminisced about the moment they first met (over a decade ago). The story is HILARIOUS! They…

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  12. Tracee Ellis Ross, The Queen of Natural Chic, Is Living Her Juiciest Life and Reflects on Her Fame During "Girlfriends"

    ESSENCE's October 2019 cover star, Tracee Ellis Ross (@TraceeEllisRoss) is a legend, a mood, and the BFF in all of our heads. Now, after ten years in the making, she’s adding CEO to her repertoire! On this episode, Tracee dishes to The Color Files host, Julee Wilson (@MissJulee), about her brand...

  13. For Black Women, Makeup Is Artistic Expression

    There are levels to this makeup game! Fatima Thomas (@FatimaSees), Senior National Artist at MAC Cosmetics, is a true OG and a woman of many hats. In this episode, Fatima chats with our, host, Julee ‘Global’ Wilson (@MissJulee), about dropping out of college, the “duh!” moment when she realized...

  14. Felicia Walker Benson Explains Why We Might Need A Plastic Surgeon

    Former corporate boss Felicia Walker Benson (@thisthatbeauty) is literally a walking, talking beauty index! On this episode of The Color Files, host Julee ‘Global’ Wilson had the incredible and radiant Felicia dropping all of the skincare knowledge that you’ll ever need. She talked about her...

  15. Elle Varner Spills Tea ☕️on How She Keeps Her Edges Flourishing

    We all know Elle Varner (@ElleVarner) is a songbird, but did you know what go-to routine literally inspires her EVERY move? On this episode, host Julee ‘Global’ Wilson sits down with the songstress to talk about letting go of deadweight (within your body and your soul…#justsaying), and how she...

  16. Whitney White and Melissa Butler Give the Blueprint for Starting a Beauty Empire

    Building your own brand isn’t as easy as it appears, and the road to success is almost never smoothly paved. This episode of The Color Files features two incredibly hard-working Black women in beauty who are the definition of self-made - OG Youtube Influencer and Founder of Melanin Hair Care...

  17. What Iman and Yandy Smith Taught Us About Knowing Our Worth

    How do the best in beauty build their empires? Sometimes, it’s as simple as leading with confidence to birth long-awaited solutions. This episode of The Color Files contains two powerful conversations with iconic supermodel/trailblazing beauty entrepreneur, Iman (@the_real_iman), and the...

  18. La La Anthony’s Beauty Routine Is Wildly Easy

    From head to toe, LaLa Anthony always knows how to express her style. No secret there. However, the process isn’t as effortless as it looks. On this episode, host Julee Wilson catches up with actress, TV personality, New York Times best-selling author, producer, businesswoman, and self-proclaimed...

  19. Sir John Gives The #1 Key To A Bulletproof Beat

    Sir John (@sirjohnofficial) is internationally known in the world of beauty, with good reason. He has transformed some of the most famous faces including Naomi Campbell, Viola Davis, Joan Smalls, and The Queen Bey herself! On this episode of The Color Files, host Julee Wilson delves into Sir…

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  20. Introducing The Color Files

    Hosted by Julee Wilson, ESSENCE’s Global Beauty Director, The Color Files is ESSENCE’s newest podcast that explores the stories of those behind the business of Black beauty. featuring conversations with trendsetters, trailblazers, legends and, luminaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hosted by Julee Wilson, ESSENCE’s Global Beauty Director, The Color Files is ESSENCE’s newest podcast that explores the stories of those behind the business of Black beauty. featuring conversations with trendsetters, trailblazers, legends and luminaries.

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Hosted by Julee Wilson, ESSENCE’s Global Beauty Director, The Color Files is ESSENCE’s newest podcast that explores the stories of those behind the business of Black beauty. featuring conversations with trendsetters, trailblazers, legends and luminaries.

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