Former Senior Director of Marketing at Creme of Nature, Beauty Marketing Strategist, and Founder of Texture Crush + Gholston Strategy Group — Teneya Gholston is not your average beauty professional. She’s led marketing strategies for powerhouse brands like Revlon, Lottabody, and Arosci, and is best known for revitalizing the iconic Creme of Nature brand within Black beauty culture.

In this episode, Teneya shares her incredible journey from the salon chair to the corporate boardroom and now as a founder. We dive into how she leveraged her skills as a licensed cosmetologist and corporate strategist to build a career that merges artistry and business.

💡 Today she’s spilling the tea on what it really takes to:

• Launch a head-turning beauty brand from scratch

• Create partnerships that pop and actually work

• Celebrate textured hair and underrepresented communities

• Blend corporate knowledge with creative vision to stand out

Whether you’re a beauty pro, an entrepreneur, or just someone passionate about textured hair and culture, this conversation is full of gems, real talk, and inspiration.

👉 If you’re dreaming of launching your own brand or want to know how to make yourself an irresistible partner for businesses, this episode is a must-watch.

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