Welcome back to the Naturally Beautiful Podcast! On today's episode Sabrine interviews Lala Fitriani, AKA @ohlala.keriting, digital creator and influencer. Lala is a curly hair and beauty blogger born and raised in Indonesia and now living in The Netherlands. Her multilingual content has reached and inspired many to embrace their natural curls through self love and self acceptance. In this episode we discuss: Lala's curly hair journeyWhat it was like growing up in Indonesia with curly...
Hello #naturallybeautifulfam! On today’s episode Sabrine interviews Jordan Karim, Founder and CEO of Flora & Noor skincare. Flora & Noor is an inclusive Halal-certified, vegan, and cruelty free skincare brand that addresses the needs of those with melanin rich skin, and also those with chronic skin conditions. In this episode we discuss: Jordan's natural hair journey Natural hair care as a hijabiThe inspiration behind creating Flora & NoorWhat Halal-certified beauty me...
Hello #naturallybeautifulfam! Welcome back to the Naturally Beautiful Podcast! On today's episode Sabrine interviews Rachel, AKA @thatcurlblog, digital creator and influencer. Rachel is a curly hair and beauty blogger born and raised in Canada with Cambodian roots. Her content has inspired many to embrace their natural curls through self love and self acceptance. In this episode we discuss: Rachel's curly hair journeyWhat it was like growing up in an Asian household as the only one w...
Hello #naturallybeautifulfam! Welcome back to the Naturally Beautiful Podcast! On today's episode Sabrine interviews Angel and Montre, co-founders of conscious beauty retailer, AMP Beauty. In this episode we discuss: Angel and Montre's natural hair journey'sThe inspiration behind creating AMP BeautyThe importance of having access to clean, sustainable, inclusive beauty products How they are building a brand to help other beauty entrepreneursWhat it's like working with your friend as a ...
Hello #naturallybeautifulfam! Today's epsiode is a throwback to our fourth episode, featuring Penny Tovar @pennytovar, (FKA @curlypenny). Penny is a former curly hair influencer and Youtuber, and now is focusing most of her time on being a Nurse, Educator and Speaker in her community, advocating for better healthcare. In this episode we chat about: Penny's curly hair journeyHer personal journey as a social media influencer and registered nurseHow she has evolved through self love and ...
Hello #naturallybeautifulfam! This episode is the third and final installment of our three part mini series featuring new up-and-coming WoC-owned natural hair care lines. For today's episode, Sabrine interviews Mariel Mejia, Founder and owner of Pink Root Products. Pink Root Products is a Dominican-owned brand that is rooted in the power of transformation using natural, toxin-free ingredients. In this episode we chat about: Mariel's natural hair journeyTransitioning back to nat...
Hello #naturallybeautifulfam! This episode is part two of our three part mini series featuring up-and-coming WoC-owned natural hair care lines. For today's episode, Sabrine interviews Allison Shimamoto, founder and owner of Haiama Beauty. Haiama Beauty is an ultra clean eco-luxury haircare line that was born to makeUNDER clean beauty. In this episode we chat about: Allison's natural hair journeyToxic beauty products and standardsThe inspiration behind creating Haiama BeautyThe import...
Hey #naturallybeautifulfam! This episode is part one of our three part mini series featuring up and coming woc-owned natural hair care lines. For today's episode Sabrine interviews Genesis Dominguez, founder and owner of Honey Beauty. Honey Beauty is a clean haircare line rooted in Latin Heritage. In this episode we chat about: Genesis' natural hair journeyGrowing up in Dominican hair salons Facing hair discrimination at workThe inspiration behind her brandCreating a bette...
Hello #naturallybeautifulfam! Today's episode is a REWIND episode, staying on the topic of natural hair discourse from two years ago featuring the founders of Black Girl Curls. In this episode we discuss: - Aeleise and Aishia's natural hair journey's - What inspired them to become Curl Specialists and Tight Curl Educators - The article that caused an uproar in the Black and natural hair community - Why you shouldn't be using raw oils and butters or DIY masks - Why we shouldn't r...
Hello #naturallybeautifulfam! We are back with new episodes of The Naturally Beautiful Podcast. For this week's episode, Sabrine interviews Kia Fay (@kiathecurlconsultant). Kia is a curl specialist, educator, and multi hyphenate creative based out of San Jose, CA. In this episode we chat about: Kia's natural hair journeyHow she became a hairstylist out of "stubbornness"The lack of textured hair education across the industryCelebrity Hair Care BrandsThe costs associated with being a h...
Hello #naturallybeautifulfam! On today's episode we are featuring Desiree Verdejo, Founder and CEO of Hyper Skin. Hyper Skin is a clinical skincare brand rooted in diversity with formulas that combine clean, proven clinical actives and potent plant-based ingredients for highly results driven, safe formulas. In this episode we chat about: Desiree's natural hair journey as an Afro-Latina growing up in NYThe inspiration behind creating Hyper SkinRebranding and refreshing the skincare ind...
Hello #naturallybeautifulfam! On today's episode we are featuring Curl and Loc Specialist and Educator, Camille Janae (@camillejanaehair), Founder of Mahogany and Rose Textured Hair Salon in Sacramento, CA. In this episode we discuss: Camille's natural hair journeyThe inspiration and journey behind becoming a curl and loc specialist and educatorEducating stylists and non-stylists on textured hair Common myths surrounding natural hairSimplifying your hair routine and much mor...
Hello #naturallybeautifulfam! Today we have an amazing episode for you all, featuring THE Raven Ross (@pilatesbodyraven). Raven is a certified pilates teacher, content creator, and tv personality ... you might remember her from Netflix hit series Love Is Blind, Season 3. To watch Raven's Youtube and take her latest challenge check out the links below: - Raven's YouTube - No Excuses Challenge In this episode we discuss: Raven's natural hair journeyTransforming damaged hair to healthy hairRa...
Hello #naturallybeautifulfam! We are back with another episode, today we are featuring Merian, Founder and CEO of the viral, internationally-known natural hair care brand, Bounce Curl (@bouncecurl). In this episode we chat about: Merian's curly natural hair journeyHer grandmother inspiring her to embrace her curlsChanging career pathsHow she created a viral brand and productsInside scoop on what Merian's been doing BTS with Bounce CurlBounce Curl's new Japanese-inspired hair spa in AZand muc...
Hello #naturallybeautifulfam! We are back from our summer break with new episodes, first up featuring Brittany Chavez, Founder and CEO of ShopLatinx and Our Paradiso. SLX is a media and content engine (formerly marketplace) that celebrates the Latinx community, and Our Paradiso is a first-of-its-kind beauty and wellness retailer rooted in Latinx heritage and ritual. In this episode we discuss: Brittany's natural hair journey Growing up in the 90s/00s as a Latina in LAThe inspiration beh...
On today’s episode, Sabrine interviews Keziah Dhamma, Founder and owner of SwirlyCurly (@swirlycurlyhair). SwirlyCurly is a natural hair product and accessory line that caters to curly afro-textured hair. In this episode we chat about: Keziah’s natural hair journeyThe ups and downs she went through embracing her natural textureFacing different pressures and treatment with natural hair The inspiration behind creating SwirlyCurlyCreating products that are centered around afro-texture...
On today’s episode Sabrine interviews Leona Dondi, founder of UZIMA (@uzima.co) UZIMA, (pronounced OOZeeMA), means full of life in Swahili, and is a sustainable clean beauty hair care line that blends the fusion of biotechnology with African botanicals for products that promote healthy hair and scalp and confidence in our naturalness. In this episode we discuss: Leona's natural hair journeyGrowing up in Kenya The inspiration behind creating her brand What is biotechnology and...
Hello #naturallybeautifulfam! On today's epsiode, Sabrine interviews Dr. Ellana Stinson, ER Physician, Trichology Certified, and Founder of Safo Hair (@safohair). Safo comes from the word "Yaresafo" which means healing. Each product uses plant-based remedies and CBD infused ingredients* to help heal the scalp and grow healthy hair. Safo Hair is formulated by Dr. Ellana and rigorously tested by Dermatologists. In this episode we discuss: Dr. Ellana's natural hair journeyHow health issu...
Hey #naturallybeautifulfam! On today's episode, Sabrine interviews Daviana Mercedes (@curlsbydaviana). Daviana is an Afro-Latina social media influencer and content creator that focuses on beauty, wellness, and of course, CURLS! In this episode we discuss: Daviana's natural hair journeyHow being Colombian and Dominican affected her views on natural hairHow she accidentally relaxed her hairThe inspiration behind starting creating content How long it took for her to start seeing brand de...
Hello #naturallybeautifulfam! On today's episode, Sabrine interviews Taryn Delanie Smith. Taryn is a digital content creator and TikTok Star, and also was crowned Miss New York 2022 and Miss America First Runner Up this past December. In this episode we discuss: Taryn's natural hair journey as a biracial womanWhy it was important to compete for Miss New York w/ her natural hairHer pageant journeys from Miss New York to Miss America First Runner UpBeing an advocate for housing and soci...