The Naturally Beautiful Podcast

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 meansFrom making products at home to being in ULTAThe importance and benefits of mentorshipand much more!For more information about Jordan and Flora & Noor visit:IG: @floraandnoorwww.floraandnoor.comSupport the showFor more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:www.naturallybeautiful.coIG: @naturallybeautiful.co

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 with curly hairWhat inspired her to create contentThe importance of being authentic to yourself and your audienceHow she became a part of #SephoraSquad and her most recent awardTips and advice for growing your channeland much more!As always we hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for being a part of the #naturallybeautifulfam!For more information about Rachel visit:IG: @thatcurlblogSupport the showFor more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:www.naturallybeautiful.coIG: @naturallybeautiful.co

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 business partnerand much more!As always, thanks for listening and for being a part of The Naturally Beautiful Fam!For more information about AMP Beauty visit:www.ampbeauty.comwww.instagram.com/ampbeautylaSupport the showFor more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:www.naturallybeautiful.coIG: @naturallybeautiful.co

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 healingHer love for sustainability and green beautyTips to incorporate sustainability in your everyday lifeand much moreWe also chat about her upbringing and the emotions and process behind chopping off over 24 inches of her hair.For more information about Penny Tovar visitIG: @pennytovarSupport the showFor more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:www.naturallybeautiful.coIG: @naturallybeautiful.co

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 natural hair after years of relaxersWhat inspired her to create her brandFinding non toxic, cruelty free ingredients that help restore curlsUnderstanding your strengths as a business ownerThe importance of building a community and listening to customer feedbackand much more!For more information about Pink Root Products visit:www.pinkrootproducts.comIG: @pinkrootproductsSupport the showFor more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:www.naturallybeautiful.coIG: @naturallybeautiful.co

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 importance of high quality ingredients and fair trade practicesUnderstanding ingredients and beauty industry practices as a consumerand much more!For more information about Haiama Beauty visit:www. haiamabeauty.comIG: @haiamabeauty Support the showFor more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:www.naturallybeautiful.coIG: @naturallybeautiful.co

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 better world for the youthand much more!As always we hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for being a part of the #naturallybeautifulfam!To learn more about Genesis and Honey Beauty visit:www.honeybeautynyc.comIG: @honeybeautynycSupport the showFor more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:www.naturallybeautiful.coIG: @naturallybeautiful.co

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 rely on "mainstream" cosmetology schools to teach about natural hair- How to simplify your hair routine and "take the stupid out of natural hair"- and much more!This episode has a lot of great information and explains why these ladies have been called "disruptors of the natural hair community". Support the showFor more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:www.naturallybeautiful.coIG: @naturallybeautiful.co

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 hairstylist and salon owner Is natural hair expensiveand much more!For more information about Kia Fay visit:IG: @kiathecurlconsultantwww.thecurlconsultant.comSupport the showFor more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:www.naturallybeautiful.coIG: @naturallybeautiful.co

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 industryThe 3 essential necessities for any skincare routine and much more!To learn more about Hyper Skin and/or Desiree visit:IG: @hyperskin / @desiree.verdejowww.hyperskin.comAnd check out their feature in "The Foundation of Belleza" available only on PeacockSupport the showFor more information about Naturally Beautiful visit:www.naturallybeautiful.coIG: @naturallybeautiful.co