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The Texture Lounge
by Tumi Brooks
A curated cocktail of conversations of the multi-layered experiences of women, creators & owners of colour. Always, from a Black perspective and hosted by Tumi Brooks. Join me in the Lounge. Eavesdropping allowed, always. www.thetexturelounge.com Instagram & Twitter: @thetexturelounge Music: ‘Driving Me Crazy” by Rheimidi
Episodes
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EPISODE 26 | SOLO-SODE Beyoncé's Renaissance & Mid Year in Review
Queen Bey's latest drop and a check-in on my themes of the year.
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Episode 25 | Breaking down the ABC’s - Anxiety, Beauty & Cannabis - with Kimberly Dillon, Founder of Frigg
We are back in the Lounge with an incredibly dynamic guest and an episode that will be worth the wait! Kimberly Dillon, Founder of Frigg, a stress-less beauty brand powered by plant magic, gives us a beauty lesson, history lesson, and science lesson on the power of cannabis and we will all be the...
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Episode 24 | Taking it All Off & Exposing the Real You with Lauren Napier, Founder of Lauren Napier Beauty
Lauren Napier on… (02:00) - her personal definition of beauty. “It comes from within” (03:45) - her own beauty style (07:00) - when she feels the most beautiful (08:00) - being a morning person and how it impacts her productive levels (09:50) - how Lauren Napier Beauty got started and the...
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Episode 23 | Nai'vasha on the Art of Self-Belief & Self-Love
Meet Nai'vasha. Memphis native, New York dweller. Celebrity hairstylist to many including Alicia Keys, Tracee Ellis Ross, Storm Reid, Yara Shahidi and more. Founder. Mother of five. Introvert (-kinda). Academic. All-round certified creative. From finance, real estate to the beauty industry,...
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Episode 22 | Understanding the Culture of our Hair's Fabric with Yene Damtew; salon owner and hairstylist to the Obamas
Yene Damtew on… (04:19) - being an introvert, despite her require sometimes requiring her to exert extroverted energy (06:16) - the advantages of quarantine and how she has found the good in it all. “Who are we at our core?” (10:52) - the meaning and origination of her name, Yene Bicha. Meaning:...
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Episode 21 | Because, We Did Not Begin At Slavery
In today’s climate of civil unrest, both in the US and in the wider world, conversations of the Black Lives Matter movement, social injustice and slavery are bubbling up to the surface. While many are spending time reading about how to become an anti-racist, or identifying biases, I have decided…
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Episode 20 | Black don't crack. So, what if your black is crackin'?
Dr Michelle Henry on… (00:02:45) - the origin of her name (00:05:00) - how COVID-19 has impacted her day to day positively (00:07:33) - Tumi shares a tip on how she purposefully disconnects from her phone in the evenings (00:08:55) - how she started in dermatology. She initially thought she would...
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Episode 19 | Africanism: Rediscovering the Richness of our African Heritage, History, Religions and Traditions with Architect, Tara Gbolade
Tara Gbolade on… (00:05:48) - why she has decided to explore the wealth of African history; pre-slavery (00:11:30) - babalawos, diviners and healers (00:17:10) - the link between Christianity and slavery (00:26:48) - community as a core value in many African communities; and the importance of...
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Episode 18 | One Activist, One Black Police Officer & One Conversation
Re-joining me this episode is Diallo Brooks. A social justice advocate based in Washington, DC who works for People For the American Way. You will remember him from the COVID-19 episode. Sitting with us is Dave; and we will go by his first name only, to protect him. Dave joins us as a Black cop...
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Episode 17 | Propelling Past a Pandemic while Protecting Your Mental Space with Executive Coach & Entrepreneur, Ariane Hunter
Ariane Hunter on…. (09:00) The story behind her name (11:45) How Project She Went For Her Dreams came about (14:52) Navigating the move from corporate to owning her business (21:10) Taking the leap into the unknown and how to manage the fears of our African/African-Caribbean parents in doing so...
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Episode 16 | Fibroids, Fertility & Women's Reproductive Health; A Black Perspective with Dr Cindy Duke
Dr. Cindy Duke on…. (00:00:00) - Check out our new theme tune. ‘Driving Me Crazy’ produced by @Rheimidi (look up his work on Instagram). Preview the full length at the end of this episode. (00:04:04) - Introducing Dr Cindy Duke. (00:04:50) - The meaning behind her name. (00:07:45) - How she fell…
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Episode 15 | The Other 'F' Words with Brandice Daniel, CEO of Harlem's Fashion Row
Brandice Daniel on…. (00:03:16) - Who she is and her company, Harlem’s Fashion Row. (00:04:43) - Her name story: how the name ‘Brandice’ was born. (00:06:28) - Exploring the first ‘F’ word: the Force that birthed HFR and what got her passionate about elevating designers of colour. (00:10:10)…
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Episode 14 | The Power Behind Our Beauty, from the Mouths of our Creators
Tippi Shorter, Itaysha Jordan & Patricia Akello on… (00:08:52) - Exploring the meaning behind my guests’ names and their origination (00:18:19) - Black beauty industry statistics extracted from this ESSENCE online article (00:20:25) - Why interest in Black Beauty continues to rise within the…
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Episode 13 | COVID-19 in the Black Community
Diallo Brooks, Dr Okem Okpara & Nicole Clark on… (00:07:12) - Exploring the meaning behind both Diallo and Okemefuna’s African names and their experiences of having non-western names growing up. (00:14:42) - Coronavirus vs COVID-19: the distinction. (00:20:12) - CDC stat cited by Dr Okpara…
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Episode 12 | There Is Power In Movement
Kehinde Anjorin on… (00:09:40) - We share our experiences of having Yoruba names (00:17:35) - Why fitness should be a priority for women of color. It is not a luxury but a necessity (00:23:55) - Debunking the myths. Kehinde shares those common concerns female clients have when they start training...
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Episode 11 | My WFH Playbook
Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 within the past month, many employers have issued/mandated work from home policies to their employees. This means adapting to a new behavior and way of working, without the time needed to prepare for such a big change. As someone who has been working from home...
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Episode 10 | Say My Name
No. Don’t dilute our rich, textured stories and the beauty behind our names. You can’t call me Olu, Nina, or anything else, unless I offer it to you. You cannot request to sub out my name for one familiar to you, just because it is easier for your tongue. Sound familiar? Listen on….
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Episode 9 | Celebrity natural hairstylist Felicia Leatherwood on gratitude, love of self and authenticity
She is Hollywood’s go-to for natural hair within the Hollywood scene and with 26 years in the industry, she has reached stratospheric heights. Taking time out to ‘meet’ with me in the Lounge, while on set with Issa Rae in New Orleans, Felicia imparts how she practices self-love and the role it...
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Episode 8 | Stevona Elem-Rogers
In the Lounge this episode is Stevona Elem-Rogers. Founder of the Black Women Are For Grown Ups movement, Writer and Activist. Listed as one of Refinery29's 20 Black Women You Need To Know Right Now, Stevona's Black Women Are For Grown Ups mantra (lovingly shortened by the people to #BWAFGU) is…
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Episode 7 | St. Beauty
St. Beauty joined me in the Lounge during New York Fashion Week where they were front row regulars at the Phillip Lim and Prabal Gurung shows amongst others. Both ladies are paving the way and turning heads everywhere they go. Its' no wonder they caught the attention of Janelle Monae who snapped...
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Episode 6 | Jamal Edmonds | #TLApproved Texpert Stylist
Tumi Soyinka of The Texture Lounge interviews Jamal Edmonds, of the Lamaj Salon Brands. Jamal proudly owns one of DC's most finest, newly renovated 5 star boutique salons, Lamaj in the City. Get cozy with us in the Lounge as we get to Jamal more intimately.
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Episode 5 | Ashley Lee | #TLApproved Texpert Stylist
Visiting me in the lounge this week is NYC-based colourist and editorial Texture Expert, Ashley Lee.In this episode, Ashley shares tips for professional stylists who are not catering to textured clients, her work with social media influencers, her motivations and more.
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Episode 4 | Vernon François | #TLApproved Texpert Stylist
Celebrity hairstylist Vernon François joins me in the lounge this episode to talk Dyslexia, his journey and his obsession with Textured hair. His show-stopping portfolio of work includes: Lupita Nyong'o, Serena Williams, Elaine Welteroth, Ava Duvernay and Solange. Often known for his impromptu...
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Episode 03 | Daryce 'Reece' Brown-Willis | #TLApproved Texpert Stylist
In the Lounge this week is NYC based Texture Expert and savvy natural hair genius, Daryce Brown-Willis; fondly known as 'Reece. Sit back, relax and get to know her through as she recounts her journey, challenges and motivations in this podcast episode.
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Episode 02 | Debra Cartwright
New York based watercolor illustrator Debra Cartwright sits down in The Texture Lounge and shares the insights behind her paintings, her motivations and her inspirations.
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Episode 1 | Intro
The Texture Lounge is a deliberate space and podcast series built to elevate individuals globe-wide by spotlighting the transformation and successes of entrepreneurial women...with textured hair. In a free world of growing uncertainty, and a time where young women are highly influenced by the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A curated cocktail of conversations of the multi-layered experiences of women, creators & owners of colour. Always, from a Black perspective and hosted by Tumi Brooks.
Join me in the Lounge. Eavesdropping allowed, always.
www.thetexturelounge.com
Instagram & Twitter: @thetexturelounge
Music: ‘Driving Me Crazy” by Rheimidi
HOSTED BY
Tumi Brooks
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A curated cocktail of conversations of the multi-layered experiences of women, creators & owners of colour. Always, from a Black perspective and hosted by Tumi Brooks. Join me in the Lounge. Eavesdropping allowed, always. www.thetexturelounge.com Instagram & Twitter: @thetexturelounge Music:...
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