Best Rachel Lewin Podcasts (2024)

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Michelle Razavi, Founder & CEO ELAVI 26:54

1M ago26:54

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Every ingredient in ELAVI's products is intentional and designed to make you feel your best - energized, satiated, and satisfied. No diet culture, no shame, no "guiltless". Founder and CEO Michelle Razavi, takes us behind the scenes of how the brand launched, pivoted with a new hero product, and their strategy for growth. This is a great episode ab…

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Rachel Liverman, Founder & CEO Glowbar 22:41

2M ago22:41

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Rachel Liverman comes from a family of skincare pioneers. She has taken that knowledge and developed facial treatments in just 30 minutes and launched Glowbar for busy New Yorkers. Rachel recently opened her 13th Glowbar studio and brought us behind-the-scenes of the brand's growth. She also shares advice for founders in the early stages of launchi…

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Maddy & Taylor, Co-Founders Anytime 28:03

1M ago28:03

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Maddy and Taylor, were roommates in Brooklyn, both working in sustainability and supply chain were stuck at home in 2020 creating cocktails. Anytime was born. They discovered a need for regenerative organic and sustainable farming within the liquor industry. Maddy and Taylor share their strategy of launching at farm-to-table restaurants, why regene…

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Macie Mata, Co-Founder Mom Juice 20:58

1M ago20:58

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Mom Juice grew from 900 to 9,500 cases in just under a year, and raised $1 million in fundraising. Mom Juice found their niche with women, busy moms, and consumers looking for simple ingredients in their wine. Co-founder Macie Mata brings us behind the scenes of their launch and growth strategy. Such a great episode for a parent (or busy person) bu…

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Umaimah Sharwani, Founder & CEO Paro 26:41

2M ago26:41

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Umaimah Sharwani created Paro because she loves eating Pakistani food more than anything else. What started with her mom sending ziplock bags with her own special lentil and spice mix, the idea for Paro was born. Umaimah tested recipes with friends at dinner parties sharing her favorite Pakistani comfort foods. On this episode, Umaimah shares behin…

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Maggie Rose Macar, Founder & CEO Zant 25:12

2M ago25:12

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Zant is fueled by a bold vision: a world where mental health support is easily accessible and free from stigma. Founded by Maggie Rose Macar, after losing a close friend and experiencing the struggles of accessing mental health support as a college student, Maggie Rose was given a rare and life-changing opportunity to work with a professional for o…

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Katherine Lewin, Founder & CEO Big Night 23:35

2M ago23:35

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One of my favorite specialty retail stores is Big Night. From stunning glassware, dishes, to locally sourced cpg brands, you can always discover something to make meals at home feel a little extra special. Big Night was launched by Katherine Lewin from her passion of hosting dinner parties for friends. Katherine takes us behind the brand to how she…

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Rachel Kishore, Founder Empowered Economy 32:46

1M ago32:46

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As a brand strategist launching CPG food and beverage brands, Empowered Economy is one of my favorite accounts to follow! Founded by Rachel Kishore, Empowered Economy shares the newest and coolest brands in New York City and beyond. Learn how Rachel launched and growing hercommunity of female food founders!…

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Jess Druey, Founder Whiny Baby 35:23

2M ago35:23

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While at a grocery store looking for the perfect bottle of wine to bring to a first date, Jess was staring at a sea of bottles. She found herself lost, confused, and intimidated by the world of wine. Jess Druey decided to launch her own line of wine that speaks to Gen-Z wine drinkers. Whiny Baby set out to spark moments and conversations that c…

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Phoebe Dodds, Founder Buro155 22:29

2M ago22:29

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Phoebe Dodds, Founder Buro155 is a Startup growth strategist, Co-founder of Food for Thought dinner club, Writer and contributor to Harvard Business Review, and mentor. Her company works with startups across Europe & the US, consulting on all things (organic) growth. On this episode, Phoebe shares her strategy for launching brands internatio…

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Lauryn Bodden, Founder S'NOODS 24:10

2M ago24:10

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After winning Netflix’s newest cooking competition Snack vs Chef, Lauryn Bodden launch her very own snack brand: S’NOODS. Lauryn is a freelance recipe developer, private chef, culinary producer, food editor, and now food founder. S'NOODS pays homage to the wide world of noodles many grew up on. On this episode, Lauryn takes us behind-the-scenes sha…

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Ali Reboul, Founder ALIPRINTS Atelier 20:51

3M ago20:51

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Ali Reboul is a textile print artist living in Brooklyn, NY with work has been featured in House Beautiful, The New York Post, The Daily News, Target working with renowned fashion design houses such as Diane von Furstenberg, Jill Stuart, Alice + Olivia, Coach, Giggle, and Oscar de la Renta. She has built a brand as an artist that creates for her ta…

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Stop Using 4C, Black Salon Trauma, And Is Black Hair Difficult? - Texture Talks x Mixed Up Podcast 58:11

4M ago58:11

58:11

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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Tara Hankinson, Co-Founder & Co-CEO TALEA Beer Co. 23:43

4M ago23:43

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Talea Beer is a female-founded brewery making easy-to-love beers (and a personal favorite of mine). Founded by two friends LeAnn and Tara, they found the need for craft beer to meet the needs and wants of women. As they explain ‘From confusing packaging and bearded bros with attitudes to dark, industrial taprooms, the male-dominated industry was la…

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Cat Perez & Marianna Di Regolo, Co-Founders Famm 26:02

5M ago26:02

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Famm is on a mission to showcase LGBTQ+ owned brands, products and services all in one place. Cat Perez and Marianna Di Regolo, a queer married couple from Northern California, founded Famm because they have struggled to find products and services designed with their unique experiences, identities, and needs in mind. Famm officially launched in 202…

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Jana Goodbaum, Co-Founder Happy Wolf 37:33

5M ago37:33

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As a brand strategist, the kid’s snack market has been interesting to watch. One of the brands leading the way is Happy Wolf. Co-founder, Jana Goodbaum in sharing behind-the-scenes of how they’re bringing a fridge-fresh kid snack bar to market. With a career background in marketing and advertising (within plot twist - fast food!) Jana leveraged her…

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Sneha Saigal, Co-Founder and CEO Geeks and Experts 28:24

5M ago28:24

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Sneha Saigal, Co-founder and CEO Geeks and Experts brings us behind-the-scenes of launching a new approach to PR. Her brand Geeks and Experts matches PR teams as you need basis to scale your business effectively. As a founder, you can have skilled talent is vetted, matched to specific brand needs, and onboarded swiftly. Learn how Sneha found her PR…

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Rich Tu, Designer, Artist, & Partner Sunday Afternoon 29:55

5M ago29:55

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Rich Tu is a first generation Filipino-American and award-winning designer and artist residing in Brooklyn, NY. He is a Partner and Executive Creative Director at Sunday Afternoon. And hosts the Webby Honoree podcast First Generation Burden. Clients and collaborators include: The New York Times, The New Yorker, MINI, NIKE, A24, Budweiser, Paramount…

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Kelley Arena, Founder Golden Hour Ventures 26:03

6M ago26:03

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Kelley Arena, Founder Golden Hour Ventures gives us a behind-the-scenes look of building and funding brands. Why? Because women founders are still struggling for equity in accessing capital. In 2021, a record breaking year for venture capital, women-founded companies received just 2.3% of venture funds (Black women founders received 0.6% of the fun…

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Francesca Valarezo, CEO & Co-Founder Pianta 24:46

6M ago24:46

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Pianta began in 2018 in Francesca’s kitchen with her husband, Joanas Riccardi in their Brooklyn, NY home. They wanted to create nutritious, beautiful and vibrant food. What’s cool about their plant-based cheese is that it’s made with fermented & activated cashews, packed with enzymes, vitamins, adaptogenic herbs and live cultures. Francesca shares …

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#10 PLAYING SPORT WITH NATURAL HAIR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SEEKING PROFESSIONAL HELP WITH SIMI PAM 51:35

6M ago51:35

51:35

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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Mike Schanbacher & Nick Kheny, Co-founders & Co-CEOs Blobs 16:02

6M ago16:02

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Combining Mike's background of working for leading publications to growing early-stage startups and Nick's background in BioChemical and Environmental Engineering to sustainability in real estate private equity, the two friends launched Blobs. Blobs is a candy company that evokes the best of childhood, while just happening to be better for you. We …

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#9 UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD HAIR CARE TRAUMA WITH LEKIA LEE FOUNDER OF PROJECT EMBRACE 1:01:05

6M ago1:01:05

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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 45:06

6M ago45:06

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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 52:51

7M ago52:51

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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 1:07:48

7M ago1:07:48

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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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Crystal Hale, Founder Dripspoon 19:22

7M ago19:22

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Come behind the scenes of Dripspoon - a mini loaf with drip. Founded by Crystal Hale who found her signature recipe seeking a creative outlet in her LA kitchen and came up with mini loaf that wasn’t loaded with sugary frosting. Crystal uses fresh flavors in her drips like salted tahini caramel, ube, lemon ricotta and thyme, to chocolate olive oil. …

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Hannah Bae, Founder Halmi 26:27

7M ago26:27

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Hannah Bae, founder of Halmi is bringing real, good-for-you ingredients rooted in history and culture to market. Inspired by her Korean grandmother's recipe, Hannah created a brand of light sparkling beverages inspired by traditional Korean flavors. Beverages that aid digestion and delicious. Hannah shares how she launched her brand in New York Cit…

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#5 HOW CHANGING HAIRSTYLES AS BLACK WOMEN CAN IMPACT OUR SENSE OF SELF WITH ANNA JIEMAN 33:42

7M ago33:42

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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 36:12

7M ago36:12

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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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Rachel Krupa, Founder The Goods Mart & Krupa Consulting 27:11

7M ago27:11

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Rachel Krupa, Founder The Goods Mart & Krupa Consulting brings us behind the scenes of how she built a powerhouse PR agency and better-for-you convenience store in New York City. She was recently featured on the TODAY Show talking about smart snacks along with having an incredible roster of clients improving the food ecosystem and wellness brands. …

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#3 FREEFORM LOCS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF HAIR IN DREAMING WHILST BLACK WITH ADJANI SALMON 50:22

7M ago50:22

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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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Bianca Kenworthy & Martina Kenworthy, Co-Founders La Rossi Pizza 29:48

8M ago29:48

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What started as hosting pizza parties for friends, mother daughter team, Bianca Kenworthy & Martina Kenworthy, co-foundered La Rossi Pizza. We talk about the importance of local sourcing ingredients, product testing, social listening, and recipes rooted in heritage. With a background in hospitality pr and marketing, Bianca shares how they are diffe…

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#2 HOW TO TRUST HAIR CARE BRANDS AND STYLISTS WITH RACHEL MARCELIN CEO OF CURL ID 37:26

8M ago37:26

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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 44:33

8M ago44:33

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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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Annie Evans, Founder Dream Ventures 33:56

10M ago33:56

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Curious how to fundraise capital for your brand? Meet Annie Evans. She is the founder of Dream Ventures, a female-focused fund and incubator. Their mission is to connect female-owned businesses to awesome investors and land that dream deal you’ve always dreamed about. Annie and her team has worked with female founders for the past 2 years helping t…

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Aaron Luo, Co-Founder & CEO Mercado Famous 39:08

10M ago39:08

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Aaron Luo, Co-Founder & CEO Mercado Famous is bringing Spanish charcuterie to the states. Mercado Famous encourages you to sit with friends over plates of jamon and glasses of vermouth and just talking, laughing, and slowing down (perfect holiday vibes). Aaron brings us behind the brand on how his Chinese heritage and upbringing in Spain brought hi…

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Season One Recap 26:07

11M ago26:07

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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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Mayssa Chehata, Founder & CEO BEHAVE Candy 28:19

11M ago28:19

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Mayssa Chehata, Founder & CEO BEHAVE Candy has a sweet tooth. Growing up with a diabetic father, she grew up with no sweets and would binge sugar as an adult. Through her journey of wanting to find a low-sugar candy that would satisfy her sweet tooth and safe for her dad to enjoy, she create BEHAVE. Mayssa brings us behind the brand and shares how …

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Lana Van Brunt, Co-Founder Sackville 24:42

11M ago24:42

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Lana Van Brunt, Co-Founder Sackville & Co who create smoking accessories that look as good as they make you feel. Lana and her team disrupted the cannabis space with her design and lifestyle company, especially was female founders. She brings us behind the brand and how she cultivates community off social media and leverages partnerships to scale t…

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Crystal Vilkaitis, Founder Crystal Media 24:05

11M ago24:05

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Crystal Vilkaitis, Founder Crystal Media and Host of Rooted in Retail Podcast, helping independent retailers grow through social media. Her team combines strategy, creativity, data and marketing to help clients sell more and drive more traffic to their websites and physical locations, generating millions of dollars. Crystal brings us behind the bra…

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Tori Loiacono, VP Beauty & Wellness KCSA Strategic Communications 24:48

11M ago24:48

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With close to a decade of experience in PR, Tori brough her passion for women's health to craft a career building wellness brands. Tori shares her personal story of finding her balance of wellness, mental health, and how that shifted her career. Today she's the VP Beauty & Wellness KCSA Strategic Communications, taking on brands that she's passiona…

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Isabelle Steichen, Co-Founder & CEO Lupii 27:58

11M ago27:58

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After searching for more higher-protein plant-based options, Isabelle Steichen co-founded Lupii. Going back to her roots, Isabelle re-discovered the Lupini bean, is a little legume that has 2x more protein than chickpeas, 3x more protein than eggs, 3x more dietary fiber than rolled oats, jam-packed with vitamins and all 9 essential amino acids. Isa…

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Cory Sargeant, Founder Lady Sargeant 20:47

11M ago20:47

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Cory Sargent is a mult-hyphanent creative. With a background in PR, Cory launched Lady Sargeant as a creative marketplace with playful products for conscious consumers. Cory brings us behind the scenes of her lastest product, SAY IT DO IT which was developed during the pandemic and stems from the desire to connect more deeply with friends and famil…

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Stefanie Frank, Co-Founder Frankly Good Coffee 31:04

11M ago31:04

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Frankly Good Coffee was co-founded by husband and wife team Glenn and Stefanie Frank, out of their search for fresh coffee in 2010. They were the first coffee roaster in Las Vegas to roast and sell at farmers markets in 2011 known for their air roasted, small batch flagship blends. Over the past decade, they've organically grown working with local …

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Lisa Juarez, Founder Palm & Palma Design Studio 27:13

11M ago27:13

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Lisa Juarez, Founder Palm & Palma Design Studio helps emerging brand land on retail shelves with eye-catching packaging. She talks about how packaging increases customer loyalty, increase sales, and the ROI on good packaging. Lisa also shares her story behind launching her own studio, building her business, and the impact of doing what she loves. L…

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Cat Meyer, Founder & CEO Head South 26:30

11M ago26:30

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Learn how Cat Meyer turned her (literal) dream for a product line into launching her brand ‘Head South’ within two years - setting out to disrupt the sigmas in sexual health and pleasure. Cat is an advocate for sex education and stepping into a new role as founder and podcast host to add her voice to the conversation. On this episode, Cat shares mo…

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Episode 027: Season Finale Q&A With The UK's First Ever Afro Hair Coach 1:10:10

11M ago1:10:10

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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 39:34

11M ago39:34

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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 25:34

11M ago25:34

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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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