Best Kutloano Skosana Ricci Podcasts (2024)

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Serena Williams Made Me Tacos with Barbara Clarke Ruiz (S9, E1) 38:24

5h ago38:24

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Send us a text SUMMARY This week, I'm speaking to Barbara Clark Ruiz, a multifaceted solopreneur known for her activewear designs and dog treat brand 'Lick You Silly.' Barbara shares her journey from childhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, to designing for global brands like Ralph Lauren and Adidas, and collaborating with Venus Williams on her activewea…

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Ethnikids: Diversity in children's literature with Khumo Tapfumaneyi (S9, E11) 27:54

4M ago27:54

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Send us a text The books your children read can shape their self-identity and cultural awareness. Join me in conversation with Khumo Tapfumaneyi, Co-Founder and Director of Ethnikids, as we discuss the life-changing power of diversity in children's literature. We discuss how Ethnikids, an online children's book store, is transforming the South Afri…

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Family Roots to Creative Routes - Raha Copenhagen with Nsimire Godman (S8, E10) 34:45

5M ago34:45

34:45

Send us a text In this week's episode, we connect with Nsimire Godman, Founder of Raha Copenhagen. This Denmark-based creative shares how a humble background in Rwanda and a spark of creativity during the pandemic led her to create inclusive, aesthetically pleasing soy wax candles. Listen as Nsimire recounts her year-long journey of mastering the c…

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From South Africa to Seattle: Lizzy Hudson's Story (S8, E9) 47:42

5M ago47:42

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Send us a text South African podcaster and social media marketing specialist, Lizzy Hudson is the voice behind the Live to Thrive Podcast. In this episode, she shares her journey into podcasting, inspired by the tragic event of George Floyd's murder in 2020. We discuss the personal impact of this moment and how Lizzy's podcast focuses on amplifying…

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RAINA (Luxury Hats for Natural Hair) with Rachel Osborne (S8, E8) 36:28

6M ago36:28

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Send us a text It all started with a wish for a satin-lined beach hat. When Rachel Osborne could not find one on the market, she set about creating her own. She spent 2023 researching and testing her concept for luxury satin lined, and adjustable hats that would offer "no-frizz" experience for curly and kinky hair. As a result, her brand RAINA was …

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The Yoga Bar and African Affirmations with Fikile 'Fix' Moeti (S8, E7) 51:31

7M ago51:31

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Send us a text Fikile "Fix" Moeti calls herself a Lightworker and you’ll find out what she means by that in this episode. The Social Entrepreneur is the founder of a pay-it-forward education and women-focused social enterprise, The Fix Scholarship. She is a well-known former radio DJ and MTV South Africa presenter. This long-time yogi is now naviga…

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Nounouche Online and Azania Public with Bonnie Meslane (S8, E6) 33:50

7M ago33:50

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Send us a text Bonnie Meslane is the Founder of the online lifestyle and culture magazine, Nounouche Online. The Johannesburg-based publisher is also the force behind the A-list Public Relations and Communications company, Azania Public, and like all multi-hyphenates, she also works as in the marketing of the iconic and legendary music radio statio…

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MWLPR (Fashion & Beauty PR) with Monique Webber (S8, E5) 41:21

8M ago41:21

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Send us a text Monique Webber is the visionary founder of MLWPR Fashion and Beauty PR Agency. Her story isn't just about the sparkle of dressing celebrities in Herve Leger's iconic ensembles; it's a story about ambition, resilience, and a commitment to lifting up minority, local, and women-owned brands. Monique started out as a teen model and progr…

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WhatWeCherish with Melaney Oldenhof (S8, E4) 36:27

8M ago36:27

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Send us a text Melaney Oldenhoff, Founder and Creative Director of WhatWeCherish, a curated market place for handmade accessories and home décor from the African continent. Melaney shares how she pivoted from New York-based fashion stylist to joining the vanguard of African design in Johannesburg. Her story is a testament to endurance and vision, c…

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Freedom Fleur and Luxury with Kirstie Fleur (S8, E3) 32:19

9M ago32:19

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Send us a text Embark on an inspiring journey with the remarkable Kirstie Fleur, a Ghanaian-American beacon of creativity and advocacy. Our conversation explores her multi-disciplinary artistry that finds expression in all her life's pursuits, from her brave transition from the American Air Force to fashion's forefront, to her passionate embodiment…

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E100 Clubs and Investment Secrets with Jennifer Dyer (S8, E2) 40:00

9M ago40:00

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of securing investment and mastering entrepreneurship with our esteemed guest, Jennifer Dyer. As a five-time CEO and seasoned mentor, Jennifer brings a treasure trove of insights from her experience in raising over $13 million, particularly for women and minority entrepreneurs. This episode is a candid exploration …

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SkinstadMD and Holistic Healing with Dr. Margaret Towolawi (S8, E1) 39:17

9M ago39:17

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Send us a text Dr. Margaret Towolawi is a physician whose canvas stretches from her medical clinic to the entrepreneurial landscape of wellness and skincare. Her story is an inspiring tale of transition, as she harmonizes the six pillars of lifestyle medicine with heartfelt entrepreneurship. In our conversation, we discuss the nurturing environment…

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Swimma Caps with Nomvuyo Treffers (S7, E9) 39:51

11M ago39:51

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Send us a text We've come to the end of Season 7 and we end it with a special episode featuring the creation of the first inclusive swimming cap. Swimma Caps is founded with inclusion at heart. They are more than a product company, they are a catalyst for change. Since inception, the Swimma team have been challenging hair discrimination in many are…

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Profitable Passion + Purpose with Stefanie Julia Moton (S7, E8) 42:45

11M ago42:45

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Send us a text Today’s episode is about overcoming fear of uncertainty, getting out of your comfort zone and pivoting with purpose. My guest on Shades and Layers is Stefanie Julia Moton, a business coach for online fitness coaches who shares how she transitioned from a career in federal law enforcement to becoming the founder of Catch Flights and F…

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The Black Mermaid Foundation with Zandile Ndhlovu (S7, E7) 36:54

12M ago36:54

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Send us a text THE BLACK MERMAID Zandile Ndhlovu is the founder of The Black Mermaid Foundation, an organization dedicated to changing mindsets and bringing people (particularly for Black and Brown people) closer to the ocean. She is South Africa’s first Black free-diving instructor and through this work, Zandi is providing equitable access to natu…

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The Closet Runway with Evelina Kauna Nailenge (S7, E6) 42:48

12M ago42:48

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Send us a text Elevate your style and gain cutting-edge insights into the fashion-tech industry with our special guest, Evelina Kauna Nailenge , the trailblazing co-founder of The Closet Runway. This Cape Town-based luxury fashion rental company seamlessly blends affordability, sustainability, and luxury, serving as a beacon for circular fashion. A…

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Change Agent Coaching with Alison Hall (S7, E5) 35:13

1y ago35:13

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Send us a text Ever felt trapped in the corporate hamster wheel, yearning for something more meaningful? Alison Hall, founder of Change Agent Coaching for Women and co-founder of the Boldest Me, certainly did and she joins me in this episode to share her remarkable journey. It's not every day that you meet a corporate veteran turned personal traine…

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Four Naturals Hair with Shalita Grant (S7, E4) 50:07

1y ago50:07

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Send us a text Today, we are excited to bring you a candid conversation with the unstoppable force that is Shalita Grant - a Tony Award-nominated actress, an NCIS New Orleans alumna, and the mastermind behind the disruptive haircare brand, Four Naturals Hair. Have you ever wondered about the hair journey of black actresses, the hurdles they face, a…

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The Perfect Hair and Curls In Bloom with Taryn Gill (S7, E3) 50:20

1y ago50:20

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Send us a text It’s impossible not to be inspired by Taryn Gill, the go-getter behind the phenomenal haircare brand The Perfect Hair. Her insights and experiences are an education in and of themselves. From her journey in scaling her brand through strategic partnerships, to her lessons on the power of letting go for brand expansion, Taryn candidly …

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Vava Specialty Coffee with Vava Angwenyi (S7, E2) 44:46

1y ago44:46

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Send us a text Kenyan-born entrepreneur Vava Angwenyi is a specialty coffee exporter, producer and roaster. She founded Vava Coffee Inc, which is B-Corp Certified entity and later co-founded Gente Del Futuro with a Tanzania-based Colombian partner, with the mission of having a meaningful impact on the monopolized coffee trade in East Africa. This e…

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Sheba Feminine with Zizipho Ntobongwana (S7, E1) 36:59

1y ago36:59

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Send us a text We're back for a new season! Are you ready to start the conversation with some insights on how we think about and how we speak more openly about menstrual health? Leading the charge shift attitudes in South Africa is Zizipho Ntobongwana, the dynamic founder of Sheba Feminine. Our conversation sheds light on the importance of organic …

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Swirly Curly and Easy with Keziah Dhamma (S6, E10) 42:10

1+ y ago42:10

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Send us a text Today my guest is Keziah Dhamma, founder and CEO of Swirly Curly Hair, a luxury natural hair care and education company. So, what started out as a company making snap-on hair ties (Snapees) for curly and kinky haired folks, has evolved into a fully-fledged product company with an education platform to support individuals on their nat…

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Beauty of the Nile with Jasmine Mobley (S6, E9) 39:34

1+ y ago39:34

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Send us a text Personal care conversations/discussions for black and brown people are still largely dominated by hair care, but now we see more and more conversations about skin care concerns that are specific to people of color. Today we are focusing on a black-owned skincare brand that uses science-based solutions to address the needs specific to…

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Thigpro (Intentionally Selfish) with Naketa Thigpen (S6, E8) 49:13

1+ y ago49:13

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Send us a text There is so much available out there in the personal development space and if you are not careful, you will be taking a new course and following a new guru or coach every week. And so, this week, you will get a glimpse into what makes a good personal development curriculum from my guest, Naketa Thigpen, Founder and CEO of Thigpro Bal…

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Black Beauty Collective with Leslie Roberson (S6, E7) 40:16

1+ y ago40:16

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Send us a text The idea to create Black Beauty Collective was planted 10 years ago and quickly became a project that was dear to founder and CEO, Leslie Roberson’s heart. The growing ownership and access disparities within the beauty industry posed a deep concern for her. For example, despite spending 9 times more than any other beauty product cons…

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Changing Narratives with Wacy Zacarias and Djamila DeSousa (S6, E6) 53:04

1+ y ago53:04

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Send us a text Today we conclude our fashion conversations by visiting, Changing Narratives in Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique. Changing Narratives is the love child of Mozambican business and creative partners, Wacy Zacarias and Djamila DeSousa. These Mozambican textile and accessirues designers are on a mission to preserve traditional Moza…

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Lydia Endora (Athleisure) with Lydia Endora (S6, E5) 38:30

1+ y ago38:30

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Send us a text My guest today is Lydia Endora, Founder, Creative Designer and Buyer at her self-titled fashion label. The seeds of a love for fashion were planted in Lydia’s heart at a very young age by her grandmother. Combined with education and a work ethic modeled by her mother, she has tapped into her creative spirit and skills to find her own…

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Otrium with Zuhairah Washington (S6, E4) 35:43

1+ y ago35:43

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Send us a text SAVING WALLETS AND LANDFILLS We are continuing with our focus on fashion and this week my guest is Zuhairah Washington, President and COO of Otrium, a Dutch-born end to end marketplace that she calls, the best kept secret in fashion. Otrium is a digital platform where you can buy end of season clothing at accessible prices. What does…

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Nthatuoa Crafts with Nthatuoa Makhapa (S6, E3) 31:11

1+ y ago31:11

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Send us a text This week, we have nothing but love, and you will find out why as you listen to the interview with, my guest today, Nthatuoa Makhapa. She is the founder and creative director of the knitwear brand, Nthatuoa Crafts where everything is made by hand and inspired by her home country of Lesotho. Launched in 2019, the brand is growing from…

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Noite Rose Anywear with Diandra Harvin (S6, E2) 36:46

1+ y ago36:46

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Send us a text Noite Rose is an affordable luxury loungewear brand that was founded during the pandemic by digital marketing and branding professional, Diandra Harvin. After graduating with a degree in Arts and Fashion Merchandising and (later earning an MBA), she worked in the fashion industry, but found herself in a toxic environment that pushed …

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Hashtag McCloying with Maria McCloy (S6, E1) 54:03

1+ y ago54:03

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Send us a text Welcome to Season 6! Shades and Layers is here with a brand new season, featuring fashion and textile designers, as well as other black women crafters and makers shaping culture across the world. In between there will be episodes from beauty, hair and personal care entrepreneurs. The first guest for the season is South Africa's quint…

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BlackTravelBox with Orion Brown (S5, E10) 53:13

2y ago53:13

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Send us a text Orion Brown, founder and CEO of the multicultural lifestyle brand BlackTravelBox. They make travel-size hair and skincare for black and other travelers of color. Their mission is to bring ease to the travel experience. Heaven knows how many times so many have had their business or even holiday trips ruined by hotel shampoos and lotio…

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Healing Ancestral Money Trauma with Vangile Makwakwa (S5, E9) 1:00:26

2y ago1:00:26

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Send us a text At this time of year we are all looking at our bank balances and regretting whatever questionable spending decisions we made over the festive season. And so, we are talking about money today with my guest, Vangile Makwakwa, founder and wealth coach at Wealthy Money and co-founder of Property Magician Stokvel. Vangile Makwakwa graduat…

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REWIND: Do Your Work (Nokulinda Mkhize Horwood) 42:33

2y ago42:33

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Send us a text It is not possible to speak Wellness, Well-being and Black women and not talk about African spirituality. Today, my guest and sangoma Nokulinda Mkhize Horwood discusses her profession, her own practice, her observations of changing attitudes towards sangomas over the past 13 year's since her initiation and some of the challenges she …

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REWIND: Melanin and Medicine (Dr. Omolara Uwemodimo) 40:53

2y ago40:53

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Send us a text We are revisiting an episode published during Season 4., for two reasons: first it is relevant now because we are talking about mission driven entrepreneurship and second, the healthcare statistics concerning black women in general are alarming: from maternal mortality rates, to chronic disease diagnoses to lack of empathy from careg…

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The Holistic Hustler with Brooke Daniels (S5, E8) 47:25

2y ago47:25

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Send us a text My guest today is Brooke Daniels (@thebrookedaniels) who is the founder and CEO of Daniels and Co and a Go To Market Expert. Brooke has founded several companies herself and is passionate about helping other entrepreneurs to take their ideas and turn them into great businesses. She has designed a programme called Ready, Aim Launch, w…

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Carrinna (Aging Gracefully) with Carine Camara (S5, E7) 47:09

2y ago47:09

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Send us a text This week we’re talking about ageing gracefully with Carine Camara, solopreneur and founder of the lifestyle brand Carrinna. Carine believes society should do better in supporting women make a transition in to middle age and beyond. Her brand aims to fill this gap by portraying middle age as something to be celebrated and not fixed. …

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IDDUK (Nomadic Art Rebel) with Ifeoma Dike (S5, E6) 40:22

2y ago40:22

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Send us a text My guest today is Ifeoma Dike, Founder and Director at the UK-based art agency IDDUK. She founded Idioblast Dynamic Development with a mission to take art beyond galleries and museums and make it more accessible to everyone: artists, collectors and the public alike. Before embarking on this road, Ifeoma was a psychologist who had a p…

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Blaze Group and Entrepreneurship with Casey Richardson(S5, E5) 52:42

2y ago52:42

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Send us a text Casey Ariel Richardson is the founder of Blaze Group LLC, a digital platform that gives black women entrepreneurs access to capital, knowledge and mentorship. They are also the owners of the webby award-winning bi-annual Blaze Virtual Summit, which brings together thousands of businesswomen from across the world for five days of keyn…

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Crownhunt with Stephanie LaFlora (S5, E4) 44:53

2y ago44:53

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Send us a text One of the most influential movements in the beauty industry is the natural hair care movement. However, living with curly hair is still a challenge across the spectrum. My guest today, Stephanie LaFlora, who is the co-founder of a digital marketplace for hair called Crownhunt, is determined to change that. She came up with the idea …

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Afrocentric Education at Appletree Montessori with Gwendolyn Ntsiki Bereng (S5, E3) 49:22

2y ago49:22

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Send us a text So, we know that most business ideas start out with a founder who is trying to solve a problem. For today’s founder, Gwendolyn Ntsiki Bereng, it all started when she took her child to a multiracial pre-school in South Africa. In 2019 she left her corporate job to launch the Johannesburg-based pre-school, Appletree Montessori where sh…

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Inspire Brand Consulting with Ryane Lecesne (S5, E2) 42:03

2y ago42:03

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Send us a text Today we are talking small businesses and how their founders could benefit from coaching. Our guide is Master Your Mindset Coach, Ryane LeCesne who also considers herself a healer. Ryane came across the coaching profession while looking for her next career move and went on to launch Inspire Brand Consulting seven years ago. Since lau…

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Shea Radiance with Funlayo Alabi (S5, E1) 49:51

2y ago49:51

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Send us a text Our first guest of the season is Nigerian-born, UK-raised and USA-based entrepreneur, Funlayo Alabi. She is the CEO and Co-founder of Shea Radiance, a Vegan all-natural body and hair care brand. Her entrepreneurial journey so far, is a brilliant account of resilience, courage, paying attention to the details of your life and what I b…

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Welcome to Season 5: Purpose Driven Entrepreneurs 1:42

2y ago1:42

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Send us a text Hello and welcome to Shades and Layers. Can you believe we are in our 5th Season already?!! 😀 Welcoming all you newbies to the club too! 🎉🎉🎉 I’m your host Kutloano Skosana Ricci and every season we pick a topic and interview ten black women entrepreneurs from around the world to provide insights and inspiration. If you’re starting or…

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The Nest Space Yoga with Dr. Anesu Mbizvo (S4, E10) 45:43

2y ago45:43

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Send us a text Imagine a space where you are free to be you, a space where there's no judgement and you have nothing to prove to anybody. South African yogis and spiritual seekers have found such a place at The Nest Space Yoga Studio and Wellness Center in Johannesburg. Started by Dr. Anesu Mbizvo in 2018, and later joined by business partner, Bane…

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Lotsha Home Foods with Chef Mokgadi Itsweng (S4, E9) 52:41

2y ago52:41

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Send us a text If you've ever considered going plant-based/vegan/vegetarian, or even turning your foodie passion into a business, then this episode is for you. My guest today is Chef Mokgadi Itsweng, Creative Director and Head Chef at Lotsha Home Foods. Today she shares all the wisdom she's gathered throughout her 17-year journey in the food indust…

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MieCup for Better Period Management with Zema Sokanyile (S4, E8) 39:46

2+ y ago39:46

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Send us a text In this week’s episode, we talk to Zema Sokanyile, the founder of MieCup, a South African menstrual cup brand. I’m a huge fan of menstrual cups so when I found out that there is a South African brand founded by a black woman, I had to speak to her! Zema is originally from the Eastern Cape province of South Africa and has found succes…

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Woman of Color In Retail with Kimberly Lee Minor (S4, E7) 51:22

2+ y ago51:22

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Send us a text DON'T GET IT TWISTED, YOU DON'T LOOK LIKE HIM ...⁠ ⁠ So, we recently ran a survey to ask what other content you’d like to hear and some of you requested corporate success as a topic… So, if you want to lead the team that launches the next Fenty or eventually start your own global beauty brand or fashion line, then stick around. ⁠ ⁠ M…

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Dermhair Doc with Dr. Sharleen St. Surin Lord (S4, E6) 42:12

2+ y ago42:12

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Send us a text Dr. Sharleen St. Surin-Lord is a Washington DC-based dermatologist and she joins me in this episode to add to our ongoing conversation on hair care for black women. There is no shortage of product choices available for black women’s hair care out there. It is in fact overwhelming to know what would be good or not good for you especia…

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Herb 'N Eden with Terran Lewis (S4, E5) 40:16

2+ y ago40:16

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Send us a text IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR Terran Lewis is one half of the founding team at the soap making and skincare brand from Atlanta, Herb ‘N Eden. Terran and her husband Quinton Lewis founded their brand about 7 years ago with the aim of building a household name and leaving a legacy for generations to come. When it all started, Terran was studyin…

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