#TextureTalks is an honest, insightful and often hilarious deep dive into the ups and downs of daily life for the curly, kinky and afro hair community fronted by a straight talking, dry humoured black female host with over 15 years experience caring for her afro hair with a hell of a lot to say about it! You'll get the real on Paige's first hand experiences, unpopular opinions, and heartfelt truths. Expect a mix of gritty guest interviews and solo storytelling like you've never heard before.
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A space of grace. Grace from the toxicity, confusion and misconceptions surrounding curly, natural hair. This is a space to celebrate the diversity of our hair. This is a space where we seek to change attitudes and the understanding of all things afro hair even if that afro is relaxed. Welcome. Come sit with us by our fireside. Let us share stories about the crowns on our heads.
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If you look back throughout history, the narrative around black hair has always included a lot of negative language such as 'unmanageable', or 'nappy'. Twice a month, join Lynda Moyo and Claire Quansah as they talk openly about Afro hair and the decisions and choices black and mixed race women make about their hair on a daily basis. Whether you rock natural or relaxed hair, box braids, cornrows, wigs or weaves, regardless of your hairstyle, texture, length, or preference, this podcast opens ...
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Naomi is the co-founder of Byooti, an online shop where you can kind find your favourite afro hair and skin products, as well as expert advice. Each week Naomi explores ideas to improve her lifestyle. From better hair and skin routines, to therapy, meditation and routines. Join Naomi on her journey on how to become the best version of yourself.
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Here is the fact: Hair type is not as Black and White as they would like you to believe. The plethora of myths around it incites emotional debates. My podcast is a cognitive restructuring of sorts, shifting the standards of the narratives about hair care and hair styling. Join me on the journey through time periods to present day and learn, What They Don't Tell You at the Hair Salon.
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The Big Hairy Podcast is brought to you by clean beauty brand, thebeautyworX (www.thebeautyworx.co.uk). It explores hair and the meaningful ways it’s linked to identity, ethnicity and gender. TV and radio star, Sarah Cawood speaks to a wildly diverse range of guests from drag queens to best-selling authors, celebrity wig-makers and body-positivity influencers, who share funny, moving, inspiring and thought-provoking stories about their hair. We’ll hear from Shanice Croasdaile, star of BBC’s ...
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Deeply Rooted with Dr. Cratissa is the place for thoughtful, intimate, and authentic discussions of natural hair stories that will help you find the words to describe your mental and emotional experiences during the transition to natural hair. Each episode features a new interview conducted by licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Cratissa, and will include tips on how to choose a healthier natural hair journey while embracing your true self. You will also identify meaningful hair memories to ...
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Welcome to The Lawdown, CM Murray LLP's regular podcast bringing you the legal news highlights, particularly those relating to employment, discrimination and partnership law and the UK courts. More information on the issues discussed and knowledge on a wide range of topics can be found at our website - www.cm-murray.com or please contact info@cm-murray.com for more information or to send us a story you would like us to talk about.
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Owning a small business takes courage, resilience, and a little help from our friends! Business Class: Build It Braver is a podcast from American Express where small business owners can learn from the real-world experiences of seasoned entrepreneurs turned mentors. Listeners will follow host and entrepreneur Vivian Kaye through conversations with some of Canada’s brightest entrepreneurial minds as they provide fresh perspectives to small business owners to help them on their business journey ...
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My name is Anneliese (Ana-Lisa) Palmer, I‘m (newly) 20-years-old, and I never leave the house without a flower and a pencil in my hair! 🌺 I’ve been off Anchor for a while, but I’m back with more to share. So join me as I continue to emerge in life with passion, creativity, and words that move! •••(Formerly known as Introvert Club)•••
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We are Afros 'N Convos! We are a group of four, 30-something women who have been friends for over a decade. We always have in depth conversations and wanted to bring that to you. Our podcast is a safe space for us to discuss our thoughts on everything from politics, religion, entertainment, and everything in between. We welcome you into our discussion and invite you to join in on the conversation. We welcome you to connect with us: social media @afrosnconvos on Instagram | Email afrosnconvos ...
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Amplifying the Afro in Afro-Caribbean. We are on a journey of embracing our Blackness as Dominicans - from a place of love and celebration. Please join us on this journey of self-discovery and embracing our blackness. Our podcast will be a platform to explore topics such as hair, history, Immigration, Colorism, Body Image, Caribbean culture in the arts, and more.
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The Black Multiverse Theory is a Podcast that analyzes global current events, answers Natural Hair questions, as well as music, books, and art from the perspective of Afro-Canadians. The Black Multiverse Theory is based on the theory that to be Black means that we are living multiple realities simultaneously.
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Changing Attitudes About Natural Hair
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Join the fam with Christine and Chido, two Melbourne sisters serving up trending topics and thought-provoking conversations about our society and culture. From talk about Beyoncé's unfailing slayage, to interracial dating, or trophy hunting--everyone's got an opinion! Email: sassyinozsos@gmail.com
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Welcome to...The Grown Folks Podcast - Adulting Made Easy. Here to help you 'Get your money up'(investing, business, financial literacy, careers), keep it 'Grown ‘n’ sexy' (relationships, dating, sex & physical health) and 'Get your mind right' (spirituality/mental health/mindfulness & well being, personal development)
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Men Talk Too is a podcast that debunks the stereotype that men only talk about shallow topics and don't have meaningful conversations. This stereotype is false and misleading. Come join us in discussing topics we need to talk about more in our society and break away from the social construct men have been placed in. Men, indeed, talk too.
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Episode 39: Southgate, Gething and US President Biden’s Departures; Strictly Come Dancing Abuse Allegations; Apple Employee Unfairly Dismissed After Taking Pictures of a Female Colleague
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In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partner Beth Hale, Senior Associate Wonu Sanda and Associate Kia Aoki discuss the following: The departures of Gareth Southgate as manager of the England men’s national football team, Vaughan Gething as Welsh first minister and President Joe Biden dropping out of the US presidential race. We explore how to dete…
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Episode 38: Scheffler Arrest - Key Legal Takeaways; Virgin Atlantic Unfair Dismissal Claims; Klopp & Hayes Departures and Publication of Inclusion at Work Report
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In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partners Beth Hale and Emma Bartlett, Senior Associate Wonu Sanda and Associate Kia Aoki discuss the following: Scottie Scheffler, the current number one ranked golfer in the world, was arrested and charged with assault of a police officer and three misdemeanours during the PGA Championship. All charges were la…
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Guilty, guilty, guilty on all 34 counts. #45 is not happy, but who cares when earth tones are the colors of this season summer, a new spin turns organic haircare products make them last longer, but not hair relaxers. This episode breaks down the science of Relaxers, explains why they don't cause cancer, and gives five good reasons to use a Relaxer …
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A very candid episode about mental health and Afro hair. Listen and learn how to manage emotions and Afro hair. The presidential race, Beethoven's hair, and the resignation of both Miss America and Miss Teen America fuels this subject matter!
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Stop Using 4C, Black Salon Trauma, And Is Black Hair Difficult? - Texture Talks x Mixed Up Podcast
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WATCH PART 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlE8Ke9uK0&t=15s LISTEN TO PART 1 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hHyO6ZvKBsj8HicNPnBCQ?si=Xwr6cSQDQwS97fN_z-8dpw WATCH PART 2 - https://youtu.be/bi9KHGvSyeY Join me on this special BONUS crossover episode of Texture Talks and Mixed Up Podcast as I sit down with hosts Emma Slade Edmondson and Nico…
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Episode 37: Cleaner Dismissed for Eating a Leftover Sandwich; Mason Greenwood's Rumoured Return; Christian Horner's Investigation at Red Bull; Council Worker Wins £4.6 Million in Disability Claim
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We are delighted to share Episode 37 of The Lawdown, our regular podcast discussing the latest key employment, discrimination and partnership law-related news stories, and the interesting legal issues behind them! You can listen to the episode here. In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partner Beth Hale, Partner Emma Bartlett and Associate Kia Aok…
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#10 PLAYING SPORT WITH NATURAL HAIR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SEEKING PROFESSIONAL HELP WITH SIMI PAM
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I speak to professional Rugby Player, and Junior Doctor Simi Pam, who after realising the serious harm the sport was inflicting on her natural coils, was forced to make serious changes to protect her afro, leading her on a journey where everything from her femininity and sense of self to her understanding of what professional help was available was…
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Texas judge says the school did not violate the CROWN Act. Beyoncé's Cecred haircare line is not so scared according to some users, and Georgia's Barber and Cosmetology license are up for grabs from the usual special interest in groups of Americans for Prosperity and The Institute for Justice. Listen up, because we (barber and beauty pros) need you…
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#9 UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD HAIR CARE TRAUMA WITH LEKIA LEE FOUNDER OF PROJECT EMBRACE
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I speak to Lekia Lee Founder of Project Embrace about how we feel about our hair, the rituals and routines we practice, the terminologies we use, and our perceptions of beauty, start incredibly young. As children we take in our surroundings in a very matter-of-fact way, often times internalising what we see, experience, or hear and carrying these t…
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#8 THE PROBLEM WITH AFRO HAIRDRESSING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TRICHOLOGY FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY WITH OWNERS OF FULHAM SCALP AND HAIR CLINIC TERESA AND ELEANORE RICHARDSON
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Teresa Richardson has spent over a decade building one of the few black, female led trichology clinics in the country that specialise in afro and curly hair, with her daughter Eleanore Richardson. On this episode we will be talking about Teresa Richardsons journey from afro hairdresser to highly esteemed consultant Trichologist and worked tirelessl…
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#7 NATURAL HAIR IN BROADCAST MEDIA AND WHY VISUAL REPRESENTATION IS SO IMPORTANT WITH TV PRESENTER AND HOST SCARLETTE DOUGLAS
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Having the freedom to explore new hairstyles is a huge part of a black womans creative self expression. However, when working in TV and Broadcast Media, creating content promoted to millions of viewers from both inside and outside of your own community, the question of how you want to be perceived and understood is one that will have to be asked. D…
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#6 WHY IS BARBERSHOP THERAPY SO IMPORTANT FOR BLACK MEN? WITH MARK MACIVER
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For many men they often feel unable to be as vulnerable and open with their thoughts and feelings as their female counterparts. This feeling of quiet isolation is only further exacerbated in the black community, but with mental health becoming more of a topic of conversation for black men than it's ever been before, more spaces for discussion and v…
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#5 HOW CHANGING HAIRSTYLES AS BLACK WOMEN CAN IMPACT OUR SENSE OF SELF WITH ANNA JIEMAN
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Black women spend much of our lives trying, testing and playing with different hairstyles, looks, lengths and colors. We have become masters at shapeshifting into different environments, oftentimes altering our appearances in order to fit into the spaces we find ourselves in. Whether wearing a straight wig for a corporate workplace, or laying your …
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#4 CURLY HAIR STRUGGLES ON SET WITH ACTOR AND FILMMAKER FOLA EVANS-AKINGBOLA
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Fola Evans-Akingbola is both a critically acclaimed actor and activist for the rights of her community. As a curly haired woman of color working in film and TV Fola, has been forced to experience feelings of frustration and isolation simply due to having a curlier hair texture than her straighter haired colleagues on set. From constantly having to …
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Episode 36: Ethnicity pay gap reporting; CEO vs worker pay inequality; British Army race discrimination claim & developments in law around industrial action
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In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partners Beth Hale and Sarah Chilton, Senior Associate Wonu Sanda and Associate Kia Aoki discuss the following: Recently published statistics reveal that women of Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage are earning on average almost a third less an hour than white British men in the UK. In light of this, we discuss …
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#3 FREEFORM LOCS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF HAIR IN DREAMING WHILST BLACK WITH ADJANI SALMON
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I speak to Actor, Writer-Director and Star of Critically Acclaimed TV Show "Dreaming Whilst Black" Adjani Salmon, who joins me to discuss his loc journey both personally and professionally in depth! For many of us in the black community wearing our natural afro hair, especially in western environments comes with a range of hurdles in itself, from b…
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#2 HOW TO TRUST HAIR CARE BRANDS AND STYLISTS WITH RACHEL MARCELIN CEO OF CURL ID
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The afro and curly haired community invest millions into their hair care routines, products, styling and maintenance every year, with the number only increasing. There are hundreds of new potential vendors, ranges of products, hair stylists and brands for us to choose from, with more launching every day, targeting our community as customers for wha…
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#1 RAISING THE BAR FOR BLACK HAIR CARE WITH JAMELIA DONALDSON CEO OF TREASURETRESS
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For years retail environments for black hair care products and services have been lacking the same upmarket aesthetic and customer service promoted by the beauty industry targeting those outside of the black community. With black consumers now suffering issues of abuse, neglect and racism when buying the hair care products they need, it's more impo…
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The Top 5 Things Folk Understand About Afro Hair
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Happy new year! This first episode of the new year begins with the current events about the Cleveland Browns, what dermatologists have to say about rice water for your hair, and Black women as the face of Keratin Treatments. 2023 was the year of Understanding. 2024 is the year of the Truth. This podcast counts down the top 5 podcast listened to and…
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Episode 35: Justine Blainey - sex discrimination in sport; Man City sued over unpaid wages; Phillip Schofield ITV inquiry; Tesla whistleblowing on self-driving car safety
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In our latest (interesting and non-Christmas themed) episode of The Lawdown, Partner Emma Bartlett and Senior Associate, Wonu Sanda discuss the following: 1. The historical case of Justine Blainey, a teenager, who in the 1980s brought a successful sex discrimination claim in the Supreme Court of Canada, to strike out provisions in the Ontario HR Co…
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Episode 34: Transgender employee wins discrimination claim against employer for ‘deadnaming’; Citibank’s ‘two-sandwich dismissal’ & stereotyping in the workplace
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We are delighted to share Episode 34 of The Lawdown, our regular podcast discussing the latest key employment, discrimination and partnership law-related news stories, and the interesting legal issues behind them! In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partners Emma Bartlett and Beth Hale discuss the following: 1. The Royal Kingston-upon-Thames Coun…
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WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/dYVV-XgNF1s If you enjoy the show, please sign the petition for Texture Talks to be adapted into a TV Show! https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/adapt-texture-talks-into-a-tv-show Listen to this emotional recap of Season One from Paige Lewin, Founder and Host of the Texture Talks Podcast, the UKs only…
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Hair conditioners come in many forms with various prices. Listen in to learn the secrets about how to use conditioners, what's the best one for your hair type, hair texture, and how much to pay. Wishing peace in the Middle East, happy founders day to MAC Cosmetics, and FDA to ban hair straighteners are just a few topics as it relates to what they d…
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Episode 027: Season Finale Q&A With The UK's First Ever Afro Hair Coach
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WATCH EPISODE https://youtu.be/ZmD0TNQYKZE If you enjoy the show, please sign the petition for Texture Talks to be adapted into a TV Show! https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/adapt-texture-talks-into-a-tv-show On Episode 027 of Texture Talks, I will be doing an in depth Q&A Session with Enitan Agidee, NHS Trained Afro Trichologist Science Hair C…
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Episode 26: Let's Talk About Hair Care Challenges When Adopting Black Children into White Families
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If you enjoy the show, please sign the petition for Texture Talks to be adapted into a TV Show! https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/adapt-texture-talks-into-a-tv-show On Episode 026, of the penultimate episode of Season One of Texture Talks, I will be speaking to Tanisha Shedden, a Counselor Coach and speaker but also a transracial adoptee who w…
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Episode 025: Let's Talk About Natural Hair Care in Germany
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If you enjoy the show, please sign the petition for Texture Talks to be adapted into a TV Show! https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/adapt-texture-talks-into-a-tv-show On Episode 025 of Season One of Texture Talks, I will be speaking to Natural Hair Care Influencer, _QueenLike_ aka Sarah Jorge who shares her experience growing up in Germany and l…
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50 years of Hip Hop was celebrated in Cleveland, Florida churches step up to the plate to teach Black history, and the Afro Hair Summit is happening in Toledo, Ohio. Kiddie haircare begins the moment you learn you're having a baby and from there you can listen to my podcast to get the rest!
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Episode 24: Let's Talk About A New Black Hair Documentary
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If you enjoy the show, please sign the petition for Texture Talks to be adapted into a TV Show! https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/adapt-texture-talks-into-a-tv-show On Episode 024 of Texture Talks, I will be speaking to Juniper Johnson, a West African American artist based in Florida and the creator of an exciting project called "Heavy is the …
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Episode 23: Let's Talk About Black Hair Playing Professional Rugby
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If you enjoy the show, please sign the petition for Texture Talks to be adapted into a TV Show! https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/adapt-texture-talks-into-a-tv-show On Episode 022 of Texture Talks, I will be speaking to Sadia Kabeya, an English rugby union player who plays for England internationally, and has been vocal in the press about her …
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Episode 33: Wilko mass redundancies; US Open heatwave - is it ever too hot to work?; probation service racism claims; and new attitudes to work study
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We are delighted to share Episode 33 of The Lawdown, our regular podcast discussing the latest key employment, discrimination and partnership law-related news stories, and the interesting legal issues behind them! In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partners Emma Bartlett and Beth Hale and Senior Associate, Wonu Sanda, discuss the following: 1. T…
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Episode 022: Let's Talk About Afro Hair Education
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If you enjoy the show, please sign the petition for Texture Talks to be adapted into a TV Show! https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/adapt-texture-talks-into-a-tv-show On Episode 022 of Texture Talks, I will be speaking to Angela Stewart, a Professional Hair and makeup Artist that specialises in Afro Hair. For over a year she's been teaching the …
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Episode 021 - Let's Talk About De-Categorising Our Curl Types
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If you enjoy the show, please sign the petition for Texture Talks to be adapted into a TV Show! https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/adapt-texture-talks-into-a-tv-show WATCH EPISODE NOW - https://youtu.be/Piwn3w3sJwQ On episode 021 of Texture Talks, I will be interviewing Badria Ahmed, Founder of Holy Curls, a UK-based textured hair care brand fo…
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