The Naturally Beautiful Podcast

The Naturally Beautiful Podcast

Naturally Beautiful is a digital and IRL multicultural community and podcast celebrating natural hair, beauty, and culture. Our mission is to empower, educate, and embrace women of color through community, programming, and curated partnerships. Join us as we interview some amazing special guests where we discuss all things natural hair, beauty, business, and so much more. Welcome to the Naturally Beautiful family!

Episodes

October 18, 2024 44 mins

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:

  • Lal...
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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 hijabi
  • The inspir...
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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...
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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's
  • The inspiration behind creating AMP Beauty
  • The importance of having access to clean, sustainable, inclusive beauty products 
  • How they are build...
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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 journey
  • Her personal journey as a ...
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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 t...

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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 jou...
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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 journey
  • Growing up in Dominican hair salon...
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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...

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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 journey
  • How she became a hairstylist out of "stubbornness"
  • The lack of ...
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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 ...
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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 journey
  • The inspiration and journey behind becoming a curl and loc specialist and educator
  • Educating stylists and non-stylists on textured hair 
  • Com...
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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
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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 journey
  • Her grandmother inspiring her to embrace her curls
  • Changing career paths
  • How she created a viral brand and products
  • Inside scoop on what Merian's been ...
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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 ha...
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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 journey
  • The ups and downs she went through embracing her natural texture
  • Facing different pressures and treatment with natural hair 
  •  The inspiration behind creating SwirlyCurly
  • C...
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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 journey
  • Growing up in Kenya 
  • The ...
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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 Dermatologist...

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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 journey
  • How being Colombian and Dominican affected her views on natural hair
  • How she accidentally relaxed her hair
  • The inspirat...
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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 woman
  • Why it was important to compete for Miss New York w/ her natural hair
  • Her pageant journeys fr...
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