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Episode 15: Hair Shame, We All Have It
Host: Lisa. E
EPISODE SUMMARY
This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair.
In this episode Lisa E, a Natural Hair Mentor and Enthusiast, is talking about “Hair Shame. We all have experienced some sort of hair shame in our natural hair lives. Now don’t look at the word shame as a negative connotation. The experience of hair shame comes in forms of control and the uncontrollable.
Lisa talks about how different types of hair shame could affect your natural hair journey and the willingness to accept your natural hair. She talks about the 3 top shames and breaks them down so that you understand what it means and what it is to have these shames. Lisa even offers a huge tip to one of the shames she discusses in this episode. Take advantage of her help, if this is your shame.
Key points from this episode include;
- [00:47] Meet Natural Born Sistah, Lisa E.
- [01:09] Summarizing last week's episode.
- [03:20] Lisa E. describes what is hair shame.
- [04:25] Lisa E. talks about the most acceptable types of hair textures.
- [06:45] Lisa E. talks about how synthetic hair is not good for her hair type.
- [08:11] Lisa E. talks about Professional Hair Shame.
- [08:54] Laws being put on our hair so that we conform to social norms.
- [09:30] Lisa E. tells how Google describes the Crown Act way beyond chemical treatments.
- [11:32] Lisa E. talks about when the Natural Hair Movement swept America.
- [13:32] It’s ok to have hair shame as long as you do something about it.
- [14:14] Lisa E. uses the word nappy and says why.
- [14:54} Lisa E. wants you to identify your hair shame.
- [16:44] Lisa E. talks about her hair shame.
- [17:16]Lisa E.’s solution to trichology.
- [18:35] Let’s talk about your hair shame on the show or in private.
- [19:11] Protective styling should only be used as a break not a solution.
- [19:55] Lisa E. wants to help take you to the next level of overcoming your hair shame.
- [20:35] Reach out to Lisa E. at naturalbornsistah@gmail.com
QUOTES
- “I love the original texture of my hair now”
- "We can claim that the movement has failed black women"
- “They feel so threatened by our hair that they had to put laws on it”
- “I’m going to share the most”
- “It was supposed to encourage black women with natural hair”
- “The looser curl tribe was more glamourized”
- “You want to embrace your natural hair not hide it”
Connect with Lisa E.
IG - @naturally_lisalisa
FB – Lisa Smith
Connect with the Host
IG - @naturalbornsistah
IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast
FB - @Natural Born Sistah
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Episode 15: Hair Shame, We All Have It
Host: Lisa. E
EPISODE SUMMARY
This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair.
In this episode Lisa E, a Natural Hair Mentor and Enthusiast, is talking about “Hair Shame. We all have experienced some sort of hair shame in our natural hair lives. Now don’t look at the word shame as a negative connotation. The experience of hair shame comes in forms of control and the uncontrollable.
Lisa talks about how different types of hair shame could affect your natural hair journey and the willingness to accept your natural hair. She talks about the 3 top shames and breaks them down so that you understand what it means and what it is to have these shames. Lisa even offers a huge tip to one of the shames she discusses in this episode. Take advantage of her help, if this is your shame.
Key points from this episode include;
- [00:47] Meet Natural Born Sistah, Lisa E.
- [01:09] Summarizing last week's episode.
- [03:20] Lisa E. describes what is hair shame.
- [04:25] Lisa E. talks about the most acceptable types of hair textures.
- [06:45] Lisa E. talks about how synthetic hair is not good for her hair type.
- [08:11] Lisa E. talks about Professional Hair Shame.
- [08:54] Laws being put on our hair so that we conform to social norms.
- [09:30] Lisa E. tells how Google describes the Crown Act way beyond chemical treatments.
- [11:32] Lisa E. talks about when the Natural Hair Movement swept America.
- [13:32] It’s ok to have hair shame as long as you do something about it.
- [14:14] Lisa E. uses the word nappy and says why.
- [14:54} Lisa E. wants you to identify your hair shame.
- [16:44] Lisa E. talks about her hair shame.
- [17:16]Lisa E.’s solution to trichology.
- [18:35] Let’s talk about your hair shame on the show or in private.
- [19:11] Protective styling should only be used as a break not a solution.
- [19:55] Lisa E. wants to help take you to the next level of overcoming your hair shame.
- [20:35] Reach out to Lisa E. at naturalbornsistah@gmail.com
QUOTES
- “I love the original texture of my hair now”
- "We can claim that the movement has failed black women"
- “They feel so threatened by our hair that they had to put laws on it”
- “I’m going to share the most”
- “It was supposed to encourage black women with natural hair”
- “The looser curl tribe was more glamourized”
- “You want to embrace your natural hair not hide it”
Connect with Lisa E.
IG - @naturally_lisalisa
FB – Lisa Smith
Connect with the Host
IG - @naturalbornsistah
IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast
FB - @Natural Born Sistah
kinkyinthekitchen. hair
Email: naturabornsistah@gmail.com
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1 Episode 25: It's Been an AfHair to remember, Ending Season 1 with a BANG! 43:23
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 25: It's Been an AfHair to remember, Ending Season 1 with a BANG! Host: Lisa. E. YouTube Version : https://youtu.be/tbYSpqSNeyM (actual full video) EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode, Lisa E is closing out Season 1 with memorable moments of different excepts of past guests, telling her story about the day she first got her natural hair professionally done, what's to come for Season 2 and more. Enjoy this finale as it's full of fun and hair. It's an afhair you will want to remember. Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah www.kinkyinthekitchen. Hair Resource Get your T-shirt “NATURAL BY NATURE” white tee selected by Javonni today for only $20 up to a Large @ Natural Born Sistah All other sizes are at least $2 or more. Thank You For Your Support!! Support the show…
1 Episode 24: My Natural Hair Discovery. There’s Something in the Water! 42:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 24: My Natural Hair Discovery. There’s Something in the Water! YouTube Version : https://youtu.be/q39Palq-u6k Guest: Javonni McGlaurin Host: Lisa. E. EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Javonni, Natural Hair Enthusiast and World Traveler of Education, she talks about her experience with her natural hair. Her experience of being abroad, maintaining her hair and discrimination in Africa allowed her to dig deeper into learning more about her natural coils. Key points from this episode include; [02:38] Lisa E. introduces Javonni. [04:10] Javonni talks about her educational career, all things international. [06:31] Drumline, the quintessential movie of college bands. [07:28] Javonni’s discovery of her natural hair. [09:07] The Black Travel Movement, how important it is to build connections across the globe. [10:34] How Javonni came up with the name “The Natural Travelista”. [16:07] Javonni relates her story to Chris Rock’s documovie, “Good Hair”. [17:08] Javonni talks about the UGLY PHASE in her senior year of college of trying to transition to her natural hair. [20:00] Wigs, how wearing wigs were for convenience for Javonni. [22:17] Javonni talks about the preference of twisting, not being able to braid as that third strand trips her up. [26:44] Javonni’s Senegal experience with discrimination, while shopping with her host sister. [38:05] Lisa E. summarizes the episode. QUOTES "There’s a whole world out here, there’s so much to learn" “My story might look different in the next decade or so” “I didn't have much of a routine back then ” “It’s almost like a snowball effect of multiple experiences that has led me to want to learn more, want to grow more ” “Once I got comfortable with this is my hair, I just stopped paying attention” Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah www.kinkyinthekitchen. Hair naturalbornsistah@gmail.com Connect with Javonni IG/FB - @thenaturaltravelista YouTube - The Natural Travelista Resource Get your T-shirt “NATURAL BY NATURE” white tee selected by Javonni today for only $20 up to a Large @ Natural Born Sistah All other sizes are at least $2 or more. Thank You For Your Support!! Support the show…
1 Episode 23: Styling Aint Easy! On a Mission to Creating Confidence through Styling 41:52
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 23: Styling Aint Easy! On a Mission to Creating Confidence through Styling Guest: Tequia Williams Host: Lisa. E. YouTube Version https://youtu.be/d8CZTRAF5jE EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Tequia, Natural Hair Enthusiast , talks about her experience with her natural hair. Her experience with being a natural hair supporter of the 4c community combined with her own personal experience in learning about 4 natural hair, she realized that styling was the biggest concern when black women wear their natural 4c hair. Listening to Tequia’s story is inspirational as she talks about how she gives the 4c community what they want, by asking the right questions. It’s not about just posting pictures for Tequia of different hairstyles, she wants them to get it. Key points from this episode include; [03:05] Lisa E. introduces Tequia. [05:20] Why Tequia left Chicago to relocate to Charlotte. [06:00] Tequia talks about how she supports 4c hair in her facebook community. [06:50] Tequia talks about how she put effort into seeing what women really needed for their hair, to accommodate the biggest struggles which is styling [10:30] Tequia talks about her simplistic hair journey and taking the task away from her Mom as early as 7 years old. [13:58] Combining a career in nursing and having to maintain her natural hair, Tequia talks about how important that is being a Nurse, who has to be to work in the early hours. [15:45] The results of YouTube University (as she says it) and how it affected Tequia’s hair journey. [19:53] Tequia talks about how her Sister was the inspiration for her going natural. [22:22] Tequia talks about the exchange she had with her Grandmother, and how she gave it back to her respectfully. [24:45] Lisa talks about the days of rinsing her hair to eliminate her gray strands. [26:32] Lisa talks about how her Grandmother did not accept her gray and natural hair. [33:25] Tequia talks about how she keeps her niece and God daughters uplifted by always complimenting them. QUOTES "There’s power in just accepting our own vulnerabilities" “Love them as they are, and tell them they’re incredible the way they are” “I got to understand my hair in better way, a way to bring me confidence ” “I don't believe we go through hard times, disruptions and hardships for no reason ” “Learn how to do your hair, it’s going to be worthwhile” Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah www.kinkyinthekitchen. Hair naturalbornsistah@gmail.com Connect with Tequia IG/FB - Jexsii Beauty FB Group - Natural 4C Hair: Minimalism and Easy Styling Resource Get your T-shirt “KNOT APPROVED” white tee selected by Tequia today for only $20 up to a Large @ Natural Born Sistah All other sizes are at least $2 or more. Thank You For Your Support!! Support the show…
1 Episode 22: All Abroad! - No Matter Where You're From, The Stories Have The Same Intention 48:33
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 22: All Abroad! - No Matter Where You From, The Stories Have The Same Intention Guest: Oreoluwa “Cookie” George-Taylor Host: Lisa. E. YouTube Version : https://youtu.be/Zbn_axA1a5k EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Cookie, Natural Hair Blogger, talks about her experience with her natural hair. Her experience with being a natural hair blogger is about her very own personal experiences with her natural hair. Listening to Cookie in this episode, you can tell she’s a realist. Listening to her story makes you want to hear more. Her experience with cutting her hair multiple times and experience with the opposite sex including her husband, shows how strong she was when it comes to making her decisions based on what she wants for herself and not for the men in her life. Key points from this episode include; [02:59] Lisa E. introduces Cookie. [04:48] How the “Cookie Real Haircare” Podcast came about. [09:38] Cookie asks Lisa what was it for her to start Kinky In The Kitchen. [14:09] Cookie talks about her hair and how her hair journey started. [16:36] Cookie talks about how she did not like relaxers as she was getting tired of it. [19:35] Cookie talks about how she recorded herself cutting off her hair. [23:05] The YouTube experience that helped get Cookie to where she is now. [24:00] Lisa E. talks about her Mission for why she does this and asks Cookie’s about hers. [26:00] It’s important for women to embrace who they are, according to Cookie’s vision. [28:00] Lisa talks about her reservations about cutting her own hair. [33:53] Cookie talks about how a conversation went with a guy she used to like, as he responded to her cutting her hair short. [40:15] Cookie talks about how she feels about children getting their hair relaxed. QUOTES "That is what younger people are going to learn, is the behaviors " “I want us as Nigerians to talk about our hair, and open up the conversations” “If I was growing out my texture it would be like the most authentic version of myself ” “Rather than being a fusion of cultures, you sometimes feel stuck in the middle” “If you have natural hair, you’re always doing something with it” Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah www.kinkyinthekitchen. Hair naturalbornsistah@gmail.com Connect with Cookie IG/FB - Cookiesrealhaircare Resource Get your T-shirt “Brooklyn’s Kinkiest” white tee selected by Cookie today for only $20 up to a Large @ Natural Born Sistah All other sizes are at least $2 or more. Thank You For Your Support!! Support the show…
1 Episode 21: It’s My Hair, It's My Story, And I Love It! 33:45
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 21: It’s My Hair, It's My Story, And I Love It! Host: Lisa. E. Catch the YouTube Version here: https://youtu.be/4kQpklcqO_g EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Jerrica Millbrooks, we talk about how much she loves her hair and the things she loves to do with it. This 10 year old beauty breaks it down on how important her hair is for her and how important it is for no one to touch it. Jerrica’s incident with bullying in school shows how she feels about invading her personal space and demonstrates how to handle situations like these in school. Her predator knew what time it was after the first incident, as Jerrica handled so well. Key points from this episode include; [0:528] Jerrica talks about what she likes to do for fun. [05:55] Jerrica talks about something that no one else knows about her. [07:05] The rocks in the road Jerrica faces regarding her hair in school. [0:7:33] The first incident with her bully, pulling her hair. [08:24] Jerrica is talking to the Math teacher about the incident. [08:40] The teacher offers Jerrica the opportunity to speak to London (her bully) about how she felt about the incident. [09:17] London the Bully, gives Jerrica a new name. [12:16] Jerrica talks about what she loves about her natural hair. [14:00] Jerrica talks about how the other girls wear their hair in school. [14:43] The style that Jerrica likes to wear. [16:00] The products that Jerrica’s Mom uses in her hair. [18:00] Jerrica talks about the DIY products used on her hair. [19:30] Jerrica talks about her horrific experience about using avocado. [21:53] Jerrica talks about the heat damage she attained and what that looked like. [23:36] Jerrica talks about her edges and the amount of edges she has, she does not like. [26:16] Jerrica expresses her thoughts on how she feels when she sees another child not wearing her natural hair. [27:31] Jerrica about a young lady she met in school, who came for her about wearing her natural hair. QUOTES "I have a lot of textures in my hair " “I don’t really care about what people say about my hair, you can have your opinion it’s my hair and I like my hair like this” “I’m excited to see how many men and women would wear their hair out” Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah www.kinkyinthekitchen. Hair naturalbornsistah@gmail.com Support the show…
1 Episode 20: Hair Dreams 2 - The Namesake Salon that Inspired my Hair Dreams of Being the Shampoo Girl 56:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 20: Hair Dreams 2 - The Namesake Salon that Inspired my Hair Dreams of Being the Shampoo Girl Host: Lisa. E. EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Shalita Grant, Tony Award Nominee , Natural Hair Enthusiast and Entrepreneur talks about her experience as a young girl in the salon with her Grandmother being inspired by her work and the woman who came to the salon to get their hair done. Shalita also talks about her experience with her hair and show business as the combination of the two, led her to make the most important decision in her life. Her hair became number one which led her to the business woman she is today with a product that will blow your mind. Shalita is serious about her business as you hear her break down how the product got started and how it works strand by strand. Key points from this episode include; [03:34] Lisa E. introduces Natural Born Sistah, Shalita Grant. [04:36] Shalita talks about personal and professional history starting from childhood. [07:07] The Tony Nomination.. [07:51] Shalita talks about her start on the TV drama series NCIS New Orleans. [17:32] Shalita talks about how her hair is hard to maintain during sets. [17:59] Shalita uses YouTube as a way to learn how to maintain her natural hair. [30:05] The decision to tackle her hair as an actress. [30:55] Shalita discovers the use of plants in her hair regimen from the Indian community. [31:42] Shalita talks about the benefits of what Henna does for the hair. [40:00] Shalita compares what her product Four Naturals does compared to traditional methods and shares the steps on how to use it. [45:03] Shalita talks about the limited amount of time she spends on her hair because of her unique product. [45:45] Shalita shows us a neat hair trick she is able to do with some gel, due to the hair products she creates in one simple step. (see the youtube video for visuals) [49:36] Shalita talks about feeling good and looking good and turning so many heads because of her hair. She felt gorgeous in her own skin. [50:30} We call our customers Curlfriends. QUOTES “Technology was not really my jam” "Accountability is super important " “Our lives as Black Women are already complicated, our hair does not have to be that complicated” “If you don’t heal the root issues, you can’t go quick” “The idea of putting oil on your hair was foreign” Connect with Shalita IG - fournaturalshaircare www.fournaturalshair.com Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah Resource Get your T-shirt “Kinky is the New Straight” tee selected by Lisa E. today for only $20 up to a Large @ Natural Born Sistah All other sizes are at least $2 or more. Thank You! Get your Four Naturals Treatment Set Deal for $99 using code KINKY99SET. That’s 20% off the original price of $155. Visit https://fournaturalshair.com/store/ to order yours TODAY! Support the show…
1 Episode 19: Tender Headed - On the Low! Scabs, Redness and Dandruff - Results of the Creamy Crack 20:24
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 19: Tender Headed - On the Low! Scabs, Redness and Dandruff - Results of the Creamy Crack Host: Lisa. E. EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Lisa E, Natural Hair Mentor and Enthusiast, talks about her experience with relaxing her hair and the results of it. Although the results were not something she wanted, she continued getting the creamy crack every 4-6 weeks despite the scabbing, redness and dandruff she would attain as a result of continuous touch ups. Lisa E. also breaks down who discovered this hair invention and holds him accountable to a degree based on the negative effects it can cause to your bodies. This inventor, Garrett Augustus Morgan created this hair game changing formula in the early 1900s for men and women who wanted to straighten their hair. Not for reasons of manageability, but for society. Now this game changer has negative effects on the black community and the only way to stop these negative effects, is to wear your hair natural. Key points from this episode include; [02:15] Lisa E. introduces the topic of this episode. [02:27] Lisa E talks about how the relaxer would burn her scalp leaving scabs and redness. [02:42] Lisa E. tells why she would leave the relaxer on her head for at least an hour. [03:15] Being tender headed was a way to not get your hair done the way you wanted.. [04:05] We felt more groomed with relaxed hair based on European standards. [04:33] Depending on unhealthy styling options because of the inability to groom our natural hair. [05:11] Picking scabs from my scalp felt normal. [05:58] Lisa E. breaks down the weirdest s^^t when it came to getting a weave back then. [08:40] Garret Augustus Morris is the inventor of the relaxer we call the creamy crack. [09:46] Relaxers' limited style flexibility due to its nature of just being straight. [11:43] Lisa E. talks about the effects the chemical relaxer had on our bodies, causing cancer. [14:35] Lisa E. breaks down what the CROWN ACT means. QUOTES " We were not enough the way we were naturally " “I’ve seen T.W.A.’s with Relaxers” “You straighten your hair with relaxer just to curl it, when your own hair has its own natural curl game” Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah www.kinkyinthekitchen. Hair naturalbornsistah@gmail.com Resource Get your T-shirt “Natural Born Sistah”black tee selected by Lisa E. today for only $20 up to a Large @ Natural Born Sistah All other sizes are at least $2 or more. Thank You! Support the show…
1 Episode 18: Product Challenged? What does your hair like? 19:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 18: Product Challenged? What does your hair like? Host: Lisa. E. EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Lisa E, Natural Hair Mentor and Enthusiast, talks about how it is important to know what YOUR hair likes. Once you’ve figured it out, you have won the battle and it’s almost impossible to lose the war. Your hair is just like the rest of you. It has to have certain ingredients to thrive and the proper care for growth. Lisa E. also breaks down how to make sure you are using what your hair wants and needs as it relates to products and the nature of your hair. Taking care of your hair is just the same as taking care of your body. Natural hair Sistahs need the right advice and care to get the most out of the products they use so their hair can thrive, and grow. So get out of the comments getting advice. Key points from this episode include; [01:53] Lisa E. talks about the regimens we see on the internet and how it may not pertain to your hair type. [03:33] You have to play a strategic part in knowing what your hair likes.. [03:45] Lisa E. tells how to figure out what your hair likes. [04:55] Lisa E. talks about her wash day and how she uses product. [06:13] Learn to make the discoveries on your own about what your hair needs to share with your hair professional. [06:58] Lisa E. talks about taking random advice in the comments. [07:51] Seeing a hair professional is definitely the direction you want to go. [09:41] Lisa E. talks about the main ingredient that works for her skin. [10:28] Lisa remembers the side effect from prescribed medication she received for her acne. [11:45] Lisa talks about how she was able to reverse her breakage. [12:38] The importance of seeing a trichologist. [15:10] Take time with your hair, your hair will change as you age. [15:45] Lisa E. expresses how much fun she had with you talking about what your hair likes. QUOTES "Trial and Error along with patience, YOU should definitely know what your hair likes " “Knowing what your hair likes is definitely a game changer or hair health” “Let’s start having concern for our hair” “Take your time with your hair, it’s your crown” “I want you to be your OWN Hair Boss” Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah www.kinkyinthekitchen. Hair Email - naturalbornsistah@gmail.com Resource Get your T-shirt “Natural Born Sistah”black tee selected by Lisa E. today for only $20 up to a Large @ Natural Born Sistah All other sizes are at least $2 or more. Thank You! Support the show…
1 Episode 17: The Voice Behind the Brand, The Natural Born Sistah Collection 24:39
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHost: Lisa. E YouTube Version : https://youtu.be/6AtHhKuHkF0 EPISODE 16 This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode Lisa E, a Natural Hair Mentor and Enthusiast, is talking about how Kinky in the Kitchen got its start with the Natural Born Sistah T-shirt Brand. In this episode, Lisa is breaking down the T-shirt line by describing the titles, and where the names come from. By the time you finish listening to this episode, you will be so educated on the brand, and you will want a t-shirt of your own. Key points from this episode include; [01:10] , Lisa E. summarizes last week’s episode. [02:19] Introduces The Natural Born Sistah brand. [03:00] Lisa says the important tagline. [03:35] Introduces the Knot Approved T-shirt. [04:45] Introduces the Textured Queen T-shirt. [07:01] Introduces the Kinky ASF T-shirt. [08:08] Introduces Kinky is the New Straight. [09:46] Lisa E. describes the color variations of her T-shirt collection and why she chose the color orange for her brand. [11:30] Introduces the Natural by Nature T-shirt. [12:18] Introduces Say Yes to the Tress. [14:04] Lisa E. introduces her location favorite, the Brooklyn's Kinkiest T-shirt. [18:35} Introduces the Signature Tee, Natural Born Sistah w/logo. [20:04] How Sistahs are recognized in the Community. [23:04] Tell your natural hair story to gain your confidence. Connect with Lisa E. IG - @naturally_lisalisa FB – Lisa Smith Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah kinkyinthekitchen. hair Email: naturabornsistah@gmail.com Resource Check out the T-shirt line here at – Natural Born Sistah Support the show…
1 Episode 16: Natural Hair is Hard, Let’s make it easy with styling tips 19:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 16: Natural Hair is Hard, Let’s make it easy with styling tips YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/0UfgnCTeDE0 Host: Lisa. E EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode Lisa E, a Natural Hair Mentor and Enthusiast, is talking about how “Natural Hair is Hard''. No one said this journey of embracing your natural hair would be easy, especially with certain textures being the hardest when it comes to style-game and the opportunity to maintain natural hair health. In this episode, Lisa talks about how water is not the best idea for 4c hair types as it shrinks the hair, leaving very few styling options for those who have shorter lengths. Lisa has struggled with coarse hair and shrinkage at the beginning of her journey and was frustrated at the fact that this tip of using water, left her without the opportunity to implement different hair styles due to the amount of shrinkage she retained from adding the water. And although adding water is important to any natural hair routine to attain the best manageability, she fought this idea and did not take part in its benefits of softening yet shrinking the hair. Key points from this episode include; [00:53] Meet Natural Born Sistah, Lisa E. [01:25] Summarizing last week's episode regarding “Hair Shame”. [02:15] Talks about her conversation with the other Natural Born Sistahs. [03:15] Using water on my 4c texture hair limits styling options. [04:48] Lisa E. briefly talks about styles good for 4c textured hair that you should use water. [09:15] Lisa E. talks about not needing a protective style for your hair to grow. [11:05] The Wash n Go needs to be moisturized to avoid breakage. [14:21] Lisa E. talks about natural hair and the patience to continue being natural. [14:34] It’s important for our children to love their natural hair to continue with natural hair. [15:16] Lisa E. talks about contributions to the movement and what it is. [14:14] Lisa E. offers her services for free of one on one chats to help you continue with your natural hair journey. [17:10} Your hair is your lifeline because it continues to grow, and is part of your life in growth. [17:44] The more you put into your hair, the more life you get from it. [18:44] Lisa E. is rocking the Natural Born Sistah tee to represent and celebrate other women in this natural hair journey. QUOTES “Using water on my 4c hair is not an option” "There are variations of styles you can achieve" “You can enhance your curl pattern by moisturizing more” “I want to be accommodating to every Sis that listens to the show” “You can do a lot of damage to the ends of you hair” “Natural hair can be discouraging” “Have our kids continue without diverting to manipulating their hair” Connect with Lisa E. IG - @naturally_lisalisa FB – Lisa Smith Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah kinkyinthekitchen. hair Email: naturabornsistah@gmail.com Resource Get your T-shirt Selected by Lisa E today, “The Natural Born Sistah w/logo” for only $20 up to size Large– Natural Born Sistah Support the show…
Episode 15: Hair Shame, We All Have It Host: Lisa. E EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode Lisa E, a Natural Hair Mentor and Enthusiast, is talking about “Hair Shame. We all have experienced some sort of hair shame in our natural hair lives. Now don’t look at the word shame as a negative connotation. The experience of hair shame comes in forms of control and the uncontrollable. Lisa talks about how different types of hair shame could affect your natural hair journey and the willingness to accept your natural hair. She talks about the 3 top shames and breaks them down so that you understand what it means and what it is to have these shames. Lisa even offers a huge tip to one of the shames she discusses in this episode. Take advantage of her help, if this is your shame. Key points from this episode include; [00:47] Meet Natural Born Sistah, Lisa E. [01:09] Summarizing last week's episode. [03:20] Lisa E. describes what is hair shame. [04:25] Lisa E. talks about the most acceptable types of hair textures. [06:45] Lisa E. talks about how synthetic hair is not good for her hair type. [08:11] Lisa E. talks about Professional Hair Shame. [08:54] Laws being put on our hair so that we conform to social norms. [09:30] Lisa E. tells how Google describes the Crown Act way beyond chemical treatments. [11:32] Lisa E. talks about when the Natural Hair Movement swept America. [13:32] It’s ok to have hair shame as long as you do something about it. [14:14] Lisa E. uses the word nappy and says why. [14:54} Lisa E. wants you to identify your hair shame. [16:44] Lisa E. talks about her hair shame. [17:16]Lisa E.’s solution to trichology. [18:35] Let’s talk about your hair shame on the show or in private. [19:11] Protective styling should only be used as a break not a solution. [19:55] Lisa E. wants to help take you to the next level of overcoming your hair shame. [20:35] Reach out to Lisa E. at naturalbornsistah@gmail.com QUOTES “I love the original texture of my hair now” "We can claim that the movement has failed black women" “They feel so threatened by our hair that they had to put laws on it” “I’m going to share the most” “It was supposed to encourage black women with natural hair” “The looser curl tribe was more glamourized” “You want to embrace your natural hair not hide it” Connect with Lisa E. IG - @naturally_lisalisa FB – Lisa Smith Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah kinkyinthekitchen. hair Email: naturabornsistah@gmail.com Resource Get your T-shirt Selected by Lisa E today "Natural Born Sistah w/Logo" for only $20 up to Extra Large–And more for larger sizes. Natural Born Sistah Support the show…
1 Episode 14: AFTER COVID, And Still Afraid to Wear Natural Hair 22:35
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 14: AFTER COVID, And Still Afraid to Wear Natural Hair Host: Lisa. E. YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/u4U9z0_wGek EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Lisa E, Natural Hair Mentor and Enthusiast, talks about what affects did COVID have on natural hair. She also talks about how YouTube influencers played a part with their video tutorials which were not so effective for every natural woman, however the courage these women influencers displayed to give us an idea, made them the resource to go to and the Original Gangstas of natural hair. Lisa E. also breaks down circumstance as an outlet to be who you are. This means that COVID could have been that one circumstance, that instance that led us to no choice but to embrace our natural coils. Natural hair in her words, could have been a trend. Key points from this episode include; [02:06] Lisa E. talks about how COVID made changes to how we wear our hair. [02:41] How DIY influencers were learning too, not only teaching. [03:12] Lisa talks about how those YouTube influencers were the OG’s of natural hair tutorials. [05:19] Hoping COVID would be that circumstance that would allow us to embrace our natural hair. [06:02] Lisa E. tells why women did not embrace their natural hair during COVID. [11:07] Lisa E. talks about the unlimited amount of styling you can achieve with certain textures. [12:01] Lisa E. talks about how she still struggles with her own hair. [13:05] Remembering when wigs first came out. [13:39] What did wigs do for us? [15:00] Natural hair could be a trend. [16:08]Lisa E. goes into her conspiracy way of thinking as it relates to natural hair. [17:55] Lisa E. shares tips on how to support others in their journey. [19:58] Why is this all important for Lisa E? QUOTES “An opportunity to become natural, was due to circumstance" "Everything is always going to have a learning curve " “YouTube influencers were the Original Gangstas of Natural Hair” “It's no longer the new thing, it’s just the thing, it’s who we are” “Popular is right in your face, nothing else really matters” Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah www.kinkyinthekitchen. hair Resource Get your T-shirt “Natural Born Sistah”black tee selected by Lisa E. today for only $20 up to a Large @ Natural Born Sistah All other sizes are at least $2 or more. Thank You! Support the show…
1 Episode 13: “The Dreaded Wig” My Boyfriend made me take it OFF” 1:04:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 13 : “The Dreaded Wig” My Boyfriend made me take it OFF” Host: Lisa E Guest: Terriana Dennis EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Terriana Dennis , she talks about her experience with issues throughout her natural hair journey. The opportunity to stick it out with thoughts of flip flopping back and forth to relaxers, would be the final blow. She has talked about the support she receives from her boyfriend and an experience of her interaction with him by telling her to take off her wig as she walked through his door. Terianna shares her experience growing up with relaxed hair starting from a very young age. She’s well aware of the reasons her Mother has relaxed her hair and understands. Knowing that her story is similar to other Sistahs, she is confident that this journey will allow her to continue to embrace her natural hair. Key points from this episode include; [03:13] Lisa E. introduces Natural Born Sistah Terriana Dennis . [03:36] Lisa talks about Terriana’s hospital journey. [05:35] Terriana starts to talk about her hair journey.. [06:54] Terriana talks about how her Mom had a baby with someone she just met and how it affected her. [07:17 Terriana talks about cutting her hair off. [20:02] Terriana talks about different styling methods and looking for someone to do more than heat up natural hair. [22:53] Terriana talks about feeling free with her hair styling. [36:03] Lisa E. talks about her experience at work of someone complimenting my stretched style. [41:00] Terriana talks about her childhood hairstyles. [41:40] Terriana talks about how much she loves the Kinky in the Kitchen podcast. [54:41] Terriana talks about a discriminatory incident that happened to her while interviewing for a new job. QUOTES “My hair is a Magic Stick" "We’re break the generational natural hair gap" “People think their complements are on point” (Lisa) “My Mom was afraid that my hair wasn’t going to grow” “It’s a Generational thing, until people like us can break the Generational Gap” “Its rewarding to see my little sister naturally experience being natural” Connect with Terriana IG - @Clubparadise Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah www.kinkyinthekitchen. hair Resource Get your T-shirt “Natural Born Sistah Signature Tee w/Logo” (this changed from the original selection) selected by Terriana today for only $20 up to a Large @ Natural Born Sistah All other sizes are at least $2 or more. Thank You! Support the show…
1 Fostered to Success, I take Care of the Living, You take care of the Dead - The Professionals Edition 1:34:17
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHost: Lisa. E. Professional Guest: Tesha MacDonald and Taneka Gillard a.k.a. Twinness YouTube - https://youtu.be/DGYMP1hCJ3o EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Tesha MacDonald and Taneka Gillard, Professional Hair Stylists and Influencers, talk about their experience through life as foster children and how hair became what they love to do and profit from. Growing up as children they learned how to braid hair, self taught as Tesha calls it. Our conversation was focused on the lifestyles of each sister who are so identical in the physical but so different in spirit. These twin beauties are both successful in the same line of work, but in different capacities. Tesha does it all when it comes to hair, and Taneka loves doing the braids and locs. Tesha is the entrepreneur and Taneka is the professional as a college graduated nurse who holds 3 degrees. These women are both epitome of success, beauty, brains and talent. Key points from this episode include; [ 03:29] Meet Natural Born Sistahs, Tesha MacDonald and Taneka Gillard a.k.a. Twiness [04:30] Tesha talks about her background in hair [06:49] Niqi talks about her natural hair journey [09:14] Tesha talks about her natural hair journey [11:58] Tesha remembers Diane Bailey, hair mentor [16:50] Tesha talks about how her locs were a burden [22:22} Lisa E. talks about transformations from Social Media Influencer Krew Kutz [25:58] Niqi challenges Tesha about her husband’s opinion of her hair [30:57] Tesha talks about lace front wigs being made for cancer patients originally, who have no hair. [34:56] Tesha talks about the things that are in braiding hair such as plastics [37:24] Niqi talks about being the college girl and Tesha being the creator/entrepreneur [39:49] Niqi talks about her and her sister Tesha’s influences in life as far as school QUOTES “The kink is what I need to hold the braid" "Braiding was always my outlet" “Locs are nothing but a permanent braid” “We can be creative, because we're artist” “Our journeys are different and I believe God put me in nursing to prepare me for my daughter” Connect with Twinness FB - @Twinness Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah www.kinkyinthekitchen. hair Resource Get your T-shirt “KNOT APPROVED” selected by Tesha and “KINKY ASF” selected by Taneka for only $20 up to a Large @ Natural Born Sistah All other sizes are at least $2 or more. Thank You! Support the show…
1 “Entimide” However, Rose as a Queen by Helping Others , Pt. 2 "The Professionals Edition" 1:03:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 2: The Professionals Edition Pt. 2 “Entimide” However, Rose as a Queen by Helping Others YouTube Version https://youtu.be/NFhfEnUNOkY Host: Lisa. E. Professional Guest: Gladia Etienne EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Gladia Etienne, Professional Hair Healer and Podcaster, talks about her experience being an influencer in the world of hair. She has helped many women while identifying her own hair journey by teaching women all over the world how to maintain their hair. Gladia also talked about the stigmatas she’s experienced with her family and others. She even broke down how 4c hair is a protein texture and how 4c sistahs cannot get the same treatments as any other textures due to the amount of protein us 4c textures that are held on their own without protein treatments. . Gladia talks about how she grew her FB page on the strength of helping women with the maintenance and styling of their hair. She grew her page by researching and sharing advice whether it was answering specific or general questions. What she learned will astound you. She realized that it’s the same process for everyone, no matter where you’re from. Key points from this episode include; [01:50] Gladia started her FB page which was followed by friends and family. [03:23] Learned why 4c hair types were resistant to products.. [05:09] Porosity tests became more popular. [07:42] Gladia talks about how her skin color and hair was a stigma. [15:21] Her Facebook page went from 26 members to 5k members.. [17:17] Gladia speaks about the weekly workshops she used to give at her local church.. [22:04] 2019 was the year that Gladia wrote her first E-Book “The Ultimate Guide to Rocking your Natural Hair” [34.53] Gladia is talking about how important it was to rock her natural hair at work while being a nurse. Wearing different hair styles. [39:58] For you to want me to look like that, it requires me to harm myself to attain a false image of myself, Gladia mentions. [42:40] Gladia says she feels like her and her sisters created the “Bantu Knots” QUOTES “I’m big on looks, because I have low self-esteem" "There’s a foundation for each and everyone of us. There’s no such thing as you have good hair and she doesn’t " “Your hair is suppose to thrive, you just have to know how to make it thrive” “I went from the bottom of the barrel to the most talked about” “I was the black sheep of the family” Connect with Gladia. FB - @gladiasnaturelle Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah www.kinkyinthekitchen. hair Resource Get your T-shirt “Textured Queen, w/Gold Tiara”in white selected by Gladia today for only $20 up to a Large @ Natural Born Sistah All other sizes are at least $2 or more. Thank You! Support the show…
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1 “Entimide” However, Rose as a Queen by Helping Others "The Professionals Edition" 56:53
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedCheck out the YouTube version here - https://youtu.be/09A0UZFa4C0 Episode 2: The Professionals Edition Pt. 1 “Entimide” However, Rose as a Queen by Helping Others YouTube Version https://youtu.be/09A0UZFa4C0 Host: Lisa. E. Professional Guest: Gladia Etienne EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Gladia Etienne, Professional Hair Healer and Podcaster, talks about her experience being bullied as a child. Gladia is what I like to call the healer of hair based on her hair journey that allowed her to learn her hair and its beauty. Gladia took all that knowledge and packaged it into a 2 hour workshop that allowed her to help many women with their natural hair. . Gladia talks about her hair events through big chops and curl discoveries. The more she learned the more she was impressed with her hair and how to take care of it. Gladia is a real gem, despite all she has been through as it pertains to her natural hair. And with her resilience through it all, she has become more confident, more educated as it relates to the maintenance and styling of her natural coils. Oh and by the way, Gladia is 37 years old. She chopped a few years off in this episode by saying she was 34 years, when she looks way younger than both ages! Key points from this episode include; [03:40] Meet Natural Born Sistah, Gladia Etienne.. [04:22] How Gladia’s natural hair journey started. [05:15] Gladia talks about the days of using 2 boxes of perms per session. [06:23] Getting teased in school was very traumatic, as she did not want to go. [07:41] Remembering the kids in school would pull her hair and call her Haitian Booty Scratcher. [11:21] Gladia talks about how people around her wanted to perm her daughter’s hair, because it will be prettier. [15:54] Gladia talks about how she wanted to be a role model for both her children. [18:21] Gladia talks about watching YouTube videos for her hair and following OG influencer Naturelle 85. [20:27] Gladia became embarrassed when her father would ask her, why don’t you do your hair like your sisters? [20:44] Enduring negative comments about her hair, because she was the only 4c texture in her family. [32:32] Gladia’s trip to the Dominican Salon. QUOTES “The perm is making my hair look good and long and healthy" "I can’t sit here and keep telling my daughter don’t perm if she does not have one example around her to convince her to love herself as she is " “I’m trying to maintain 2 different textures that were complete opposites” “I had my husband’s support if I needed to make a decision” “Accept what you have and then work with what you want” Connect with Gladia FB - @gladiasnaturelle Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah Resource Get your T-shirt “Textured Queen, w/Gold Tiara”in white selected by Gladia today for only $20 up to a Large @ Natural Born Sistah All other sizes are at least $2 or more. Thank You! Support the show…
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1 “Jason’s Lyric” My Jada Pinkett Inspired First Haircut” - The Professionals Edition 1:01:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 1 - The Professionals Edition YouTube Version https://youtu.be/0mp0Lxvcrt8sion Host: Lisa. E. Professional Guest: Angie Boyd EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Angie Boyd, Professional Cosmetologist and Podcaster, talks about her 23 years of coming out natural, before coming out natural was a thing. She emphasizes on why it’s important to be a professional when it comes servicing clients. Angie is a healer through the world of hair. She’s also experienced stigmatism from her hair instructor in hair school who was considered a black professional in the world of hair. . Angie talks about why she doesn't like to use the natural hair labels such as 4 a,b, or c, which were created by Oprah's stylist as a sales tactic for the products he created. Her favorite way of describing hair is that it has a little bit of everything instead of being characterized by a certain texture or numbers and letters. This philosophy stems from how her podcast was named, “I Never Met a Texture I Don’t Like”. Key points from this episode include; [02:50] Meet Natural Born Sistah, Angie Boyd. [05:45] Angie indicates that she is a healer through the world of hair. [06:11] Cosmetologist is her profession. [07:16] Angie breaks down how she came up with the title of her podcast. [09:15] Using texture labels was designed as a sales tactic. [10:16] Everyone now wants to have 4c Hair. [13.15] Angie talks about different curl patterns. [14:39] Angie mentions that she was natural when it wasn’t popular to be natural or acceptable [15:59] Angie was very curious about her texture on the day of her first chop. [16:35] The stylist told her that she would be looking like a boy if she cut her hair short. [47:49] Angie describes the role of a trichologist and why they are useful in your hair journey. [50:35] Jada Pinkett’s hair issues are trending. [52:00] Angie advises that if you decide to hire a trichologist, make sure you interview them as they would you. QUOTES “If you truly look at your hair texture, you’re going to have a little bit of everything" “Their grouping themselves into a category that maybe they don’t belong” “You can’t put yourself into one category when you’re trying to create that typing thing” “Accept what you have and then work with what you want” “There are so much transformations you can create with your hair” “Hair education has changed over the years” “You can pick and choose who you allow in your hair” Connect with Angie. IG - @syncerelybeautiful FB – @syncerelybeautiful Learn about Angie’s products here at : https://sbeautiful2.com/ Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah kinkyinthekitchen. hair Resource Get your T-shirt “Textured Queen, w/Gold Tiara” selected by Angie today for only $20 up to Extra Large @ Natural Born Sistah Support the show…
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1 1st Day OUT Natural, Creating and Eliminating Natural Hair Fear (Halloween Version) 27:46
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHost: Lisa. E - Check out our YouTube Version https://youtu.be/C8ZUb5GWEGg EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Lisa E, a Natural Hair Enthusiast, is talking about her first day of coming out fully in her natural and gray hair. She mentions the cost and the amount of time she spent while at the salon, and was not happy to say the least. Not because of her hair, but her own reservations about what other people would think coming out natural. She is talking about how she was not the bravest when it came to coming out, so it removed her confidence completely when she saw what her hair looked like groomed for the first time. Lisa talks about how confidence can take you to the next level of your coming out or embracing your natural hair journey. She knows that confidence will play a lifelong part in her journey to remain natural and wants to share this experience with others who are trying to claim this rite of passage. Over time Lisa has come to love her natural coils and the color of her gray natural hair. So much so, she wants you too to bask in the greatness of rocking your natural hair with confidence. Key points from this episode include; [00:53] Meet Natural Born Sistah, Lisa E. [01:55] Lisa talks about confidence and the podcast. [03:15] Lisa talks about what keeps her going in developing this podcast. [03:53] Lisa breaks down the different types of Queens to make a point of being fearful. [12:12] The day of Lisa’s natural hair exposure. [16:48] Lisa reversed her entire style. [18:04] It was back to cornrows and wigs. [21:51] Lisa talks about why it’s important to create this podcast. [22:45] Lisa mentions how important it is to be a part of the “Kinky In The Kitchen Discussion Group on Facebook. [25:06] Let others benefit from your thoughts. QUOTES "You are what you want to be and natural is what you can be" "We experience fear on different levels and know what to be fearful of and not to be fearful of" “Your mindset has to shift in order to make a change” “It only works if you have consistency” “If you can believe, you can achieve” “Natural Born Sistah is a movement” Connect with Lisa E. IG - @naturally_lisalisa FB – Lisa Smith Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah kinkyinthekitchen. hair Resource Get your T-shirt Selected by Lisa E today for only $20 up to Extra Large – Natural Born Sistah Sistahs mentioned in this cast: Jessica Billups Deatra Gonzalez Townsend Taylor Briana Ketisha Philbert Keke Lashell Support the show…
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1 "Growing Graysfully” My Premature Gray Hair Growth Journey 32:24
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHost: Lisa. E EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah,, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Lisa E, a Natural Hair Enthusiast, she is talking about premature graying at a young age. She talks about her issues with premature graying of her hair and the possible medical reasons for its early arrival. She is talking about her life experience in dealing with gray hair. As Lisa emphasizes, the color of your hair shouldn't determine your beauty and style. Be creative because gray hair can be just as sexy as if it was dyed. Don’t allow society to determine when you should be gray, allow nature to take its course. Lisa has been graying since in her twenties and has recently come out with her gray the same time she did with being natural. She rather wear her hair the color it is, instead of taking chances with chemicals that can ruin her health. She will also share with you how important it is to know what you are putting in your hair/scalp when trying to reverse nature with chemicals. Key points from this episode include; [02:54] Meet Natural Born Sistah, Lisa E. [02:54] Gray hair was a bad thing to encourage growth of.. [03:00] Lisa noticed her first gray strand of hair. [03:45] Using rinses vs dyes to color the gray hair.. [04:35] Searching for the answers of graying so young. [05:04] Lisa talks about the technical medical terms of graying prematurely. [10:22] Lisa's personal experiences with wearing her gray hair. [10:55] Lisa’s first OUT natural gray style her hairdresser gave her. [12:23] Lisa’s favorite Starbucks order. [17:42] Going back to off black and black wigs. [18:15] COVID was a huge eye opener for Lisa. [22:18] Lisa’s Conspiracy theorist way of thinking left her with the unknown. QUOTES "I thought wearing the gray hair would give the courage I needed to go natural" "COVID was a huge eye opener for me" “I did not care much about appearances, I was sick” “This isn’t a hard journey for me to attain” “For me, it’s more about my health” “Create what you can, with what you have” “Are you wood, or are you human Sis” “Put health first before looks” Connect with Lisa E. IG - @naturally_lisalisa FB – Lisa Smith Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah kinkyinthekitchen. hair Resource Get your T-shirt Selected by Lisa E today for only $20 up to Extra Large– Natural Born Sistah PPD - Paraphenylenediamine (try saying that word, LOL) You Tube: https://youtu.be/KNH6Br_MoU0 Support the show…
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1 "Kinky Sex” Keeping your natural hair Kinky and SEXY 26:23
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHost: Lisa. E EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah,, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Lisa E , a Natural Hair Enthusiast, talks about sex, but not about the act of sex itself, but she talks about having sex with your natural hair. Now for the most part, she is talking to 4c Sistahs who are struggling with the styling or texture of their hair when it comes to having sex. As Lisa emphasizes, hair shouldn't dominate the act. During intimate moments with your partner, focus on what makes you feel confident in that bedroom, not what your hair is doing. SHOW NOTES Although newly natural for close to 2 years, Lisa is no newbie to natural hair sex. She has however covered her hair using a bonnet in the past, but is dead set against it for new relationships. She makes it a point to summarize that once you go in freely, it will get easier every time. Key points from this episode include; [00:47] Meet Natural Born Sistah, Lisa E. [01:14] Summarizing the last episode regarding Lisa’s personal story.. [02:56] Dealing with shyness and how Lisa showed up on stages and all. [03:27] Lisa is talking about the guy that got her pregnant. [03:58] The phone rings, it was him [04:39] What's the Cherry? [06:30] Lisa mentions she never had the sex talk [07:29] Romping Shop type of activity. [10;14] Talks about not putting on a bonnet. [15:41] Throwing on a wig may be an option as long as you have fun with it. [16:55] Lisa talked about being guilty of stigmatizing others who wore their natural hair. [17:36] Lisa offers great tips on having great sex with your partner. QUOTES " Don’t allow your hair to ruin your sex life" "The afro is the most sexiest style for foreplay" “All of this is attainable if you put in the work” “Be strong, and fight with the beauty of your hair” “You want to be free of your natural coils” “Confidence is just you doing it” Connect with Lisa E. IG - @naturally_lisalisa FB – Lisa Smith Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah kinkyinthekitchen. hair Resource Get your T-shirt Selected by Lisa E today for only $20 up to Extra Large– Natural Born Sistah Support the show…
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Host: Lisa. E Guest: Lisa E. Smith EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah,, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Lisa E, a Natural Hair Enthusiast, describes in detail the circumstances of her pregnancy till when she becomes fully natural. She leads us to a series of events that is much the opposite of her introduction story. More like the resolution of all things wrong. SHOW NOTES Lisa was forced to move in with her parents in Far Rockaway NY because of her faults. Dropping out of high school and getting pregnant, she never fought back as she knew she did wrong. Lisa’s journey created a positive turn around that led her to the creation of Natural Born Sistah. A t-shirt line that would give her confidence in the struggle to embrace rocking her natural hair. For her, wearing these tees would not only help her in her journey, but keep her confident in her struggle and give her the voice she needed so that she may hold herself accountable to wearing her natural hair. When Lisa started the t-shirt line, Natural Born Sistah, it was for herself, at first. It was to confidently express her innermost thoughts on her own beautiful canvas, her upper body without having to explain to others who did not understand her hair. However she found a need to share with others who are still struggling to embrace their natural hair. So to speak so everyone can hear, she created the audio diary called “Kinky In The Kitchen” to give those a voice, who may have their own stories to tell. Key points from this episode include; [00:55] Meet Natural Born Sistah, Lisa E.. [01:25] Summarizing Episode 1. [02:18] I’ve upgraded to an ambivert. [03:31] Lisa’s take on wanting to help others. [06:07] Lisa says to pursue the things you enjoy in life and see what comes out of it. [07:00] I always wanted to be natural. [07:45] My fear of being pregnant. [09:42] My mother forced me to have an abortion. [10:10] Lisa got her first weave. [11:33] My mother told me it was time to move back to Far Rockaway NY. [14:42] The move to Atlanta Georgia [14:50] Lisa purchased her first synthetic wig. [17:41] Lisa suffered from hot flashes. [19:18] The long battle of COVID began. [21:58] The Birth of Natural Born Sistah. [22:40] Don’t step to me, is like a full warning. [24:15] Lisa’s going to camp story. QUOTES " Power for your natural hair" "Make sure you story happens naturally" “Upgrading to an ambivert is pretty cool” “Some procedures make no sense” “I loved my weave” Connect with Lisa E. IG - @naturally_lisalisa FB – Lisa Smith Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah kinkyinthekitchen. hair Resource Get your T-shirt Selected by Lisa E today for only $20 up to Extra Large– Natural Born Sistah Support the show…
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KINKY IN THE KITCHEN PODCAST SHOW NOTES Episode 8: "The Experiment Child" Host: Lisa. E Guest: Lisa E. Smith EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sistah,, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode with Lisa E, a Natural Hair Enthusiast describes a series of life events that surrounded her natural hair journey. Her story takes us on an interesting timeline that she never would have thought that would lead her to her end result of being natural. Also, talking about her 15 year old pregnancy and being a high-school drop out, Lisa has overcome several adversities to become the woman she is today. Lisa emphasizes that it’s not your business what others think of you, it’s how you represent yourself in the way you want to be represented. SHOW NOTES Lisa initially went natural in her early 30’s and started wearing wigs because she did not know what to do with her natural hair. For Lisa, this was the new way of how things were going to be. At least she thought. This new look would allow her hair to stay natural under the wigs she wore. After several years with an every 2 week routine of washing, conditioning and braiding, she decided to embrace her natural hair. Although Lisa loved the idea of her natural hair, she just wasn’t ready for others to accept the idea of showing her natural hair. The Jheri Curl, Relaxers, Weaves and Wigs could never prepare her for the opportunity to embrace her own natural hair. Key points from this episode include; [02:53] Meet Natural Born Sistah, Lisa E.. [03:37] How I thought it was a crime to go out without my hair not straightened. [04:10] Dealing with burning skin during those hot comb days. [05:30] Lisa’s take on the reason for hair manipulation through a series of events. [06:17] The introduction to the “Jheri Curl” [07:10] Recollects the Jheri Curl process. [14:37] Introduction to Lisa’s first relaxer. [16:12] Hair is a billion dollar industry. [16:35] Why Lisa created this platform. [19:28] The neighborhood stylist. [19:28] The neighborhood stylist. [24:14] It was a priority to manipulate your hair back in the days. QUOTES " It is not your business of what anyone else thinks about you" "I am passionate as hell" “We thought that beauty was doing all of these things to our hair” “Curling rods came in different colors that represents the size” “I wanted my cake and ate it too” Connect with Lisa E. IG - @naturally_lisalisa FB – Lisa Smith Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah www. kinkyinthekitchen. hair Resource Join me with several other Natural Born Sistahs and listeners in the struggle to gain their confidence in their natural hair journey, by rockin’ the Natural Born Sistah T-shirt, selected by our very own, Lisa E. today for only $20 up to Extra Large, and $22.50+ for sizes above that. Support the show…
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1 "Similar to a First Kill “My bashful attempt to show the public my natural hair for the first time” 35:54
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHost: Lisa. E - Natural Born Sistah Guest: Keke Lashell EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sister, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In today's episode, Lisa talks with Keke Lashell , who describes her struggle with her natural hair through several emotionally trying life experiences, but in the end, her resolve to stay natural keeps her anchored, with support from her partner and family. SHOW NOTES Currently on a bald haircut, Keke's hair journey has been full of ups and downs, having cut her hair for the third time following very emotionally draining situations. Despite this, Keke loves her hair and plans to encourage her daughter to wear her natural hair. This support extends to her social circle as she was motivated to throw a party to support natural hair, upon seeing the rave for other styles. When starting out, Keke had a lot of uncertainty, especially while trying to understand her hair and figure out what products to use. Dealing with the frustration, she has tried several styles which have made her unsure and hesitant to flaunt the look. However, ironically, these experiences have brought her to a place where she is more aware and appreciative of the beauty in her natural hair, as she prepares to take that next step. Topics highlighted in this episode include; · [01:40] Introducing today's guest, Keke Lashell · [03:28] Learning to embrace her natural hair. · [05:07] The most challenging aspect of going natural; discussing hair length. · [07:21] Keke's hair before her transition. · [10:22] Trying different hairstyles; How societal pressure made Keke indecisive and unhappy about her hair. · [13:12] Keke's plans for her daughter to go natural. · [15:11] How Keke's partner supported her to accept her natural hair. · [16:41] Dealing with experiences of racial hair bias. · [18:43] Some of Keke's favorite hairstyles. · [20:29] More about Keke's hair journey. · [24:42] About Keke's plans for a natural hair party. · [28:57] Keke's current bald hair cut; starting fresh. QUOTES - ""We're our biggest critics when it comes to our hair" - "At the end of the day, your natural hair is very beautiful, you are very beautiful with your natural curls and your natural growth" - "I'm glad I have people around me that's telling me that I'm beautiful even after I cut all my hair off" Resources Connect with Lisa on Facebook or Instagram @naturalbornsistah Connect with Keke on FB @Keyvunta Lashell Join me with several other Natural Born Sistahs and listeners in the struggle to gain their confidence in their natural hair journey, by rockin’ the Natural Born Sistah w/logo Support the show…
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1 My Madam CJ Walker Struggle, Creating My Own Product was more Affordable 28:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHost: Lisa. E Guest: Ketisha Philbert EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sister, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode, Lisa features Ketisha Philbert , a mom from Grenada in the Caribbean, and she narrates her journey to a full-blown DIY natural hair care routine. She talks about the vivid societal stigmatization of natural hair in her community that results from the grooming of women to have little appreciation of natural hair, even from childhood. SHOW NOTES After relaxing her hair for so many years, Ketisha started her natural hair journey in 2021, observing that her hair was thinning out due to the use of relaxers. Undeterred by the high cost of maintaining natural hair in Grenada, she cut her hair and began to find cost-effective ways to maintain her natural hair. With much research and experimentation, Ketisha developed hair products like shampoo, deep conditioner, and curling cream, through DIY methods using food from her kitchen. Interestingly, her hair quality has remained impressive and she even offers some of these products and recipes free of charge to help women in her community groom their natural hair. Nonetheless, listeners who have ideas to help out women in other countries afford the best products to maintain their natural hair can reach out to Lisa on Instagram @naturalbornsistah . Key points discussed in this episode include; ● [02:04] Introducing our guest, Ketisha Philbert. ● [03:56] About Ketisha's journey to natural hair. ● [06:28] Adopting DIY hair products; How important is your hair? ● [10:01] Some of Ketisha's DIY hair care tips. ● [15:18] How Ketisha shocked her partner with her haircut. ● [16:56] About the societal stigmatization of natural hair. ● [25:44] Final Comments from Ketisha; "Your hair will love you if you love it". QUOTES - "I'm a DIY girl" - "When we are a natural community, we have to help one another" - "We have to still convince our own people that it's important that you just be you and wear your natural hair" - "Maintain your hair and don't compare your hair journey with somebody else because everybody's hair and body are different" Resources Connect with Lisa on Instagram @naturalbornsistah Connect with Ketisha on FB @Ketisha Philbert Join me with several other Natural Born Sistahs and listeners in the struggle to gain their confidence in their natural hair journey, by rockin’ the PRO FRO tee shirt, selected by our own Ketisha Philbert in this episode. Get it for $20 plus tax up to size XL, and $22.50 for sizes above that. Our shirts create the confidence you need to rock your natural hair in style. Support the show…
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1 Society's Awareness for Length, Coping with Biases From Rocking My TWA 36:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHost: Lisa E Guest: Natural Brown EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sister, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode, Lisa talks with Naturel Brown who shares the story of her transition to natural hair, particularly highlighting her "big chop", the support she got from her partner, and how she was able to equip herself with the knowledge to navigate through that phase. SHOW NOTES Natural's transition 8 years ago to natural hair was a major event for her, as she decided to cut her hair to do it. Although she had support, there was a level of typically subtle but notable judgments from those who perceived it to be unappealing as she defied the hair norms used to define women. This added to the challenge of knowing very little about natural hair. However, undeterred, Naturel sought out information about her hair and pushed on grooming her natural hair to date. Learning more has taught her more about her hair textures, hair porosity, and specifically efficient ways to care for her hair. Generally, social media has also been a contributing factor to this issue worsening the rather unfair prejudice against people of color simply based on their hair. Topics highlighted from this episode include; · [01:45] Meet our guest today, Naturel Brown . · [03:10] A question that started the journey to natural hair. · [07:00] About Naturel's hairstyle and hair care. · [13:25] The pressures of society's expectations for Black hair. · [15:22] About Naturel's multiple hair textures. · [17:49] What does Hair Porosity mean? · [21:47] The Big Chop; Naturel's support from her partner. · [25:40] How Naturel experienced racial hair discrimination at work. · [31:50] Final thoughts from Naturel. QUOTES - "Society places that on us as well, not only the fact that they want everybody to have straight hair but the fact that you have to have a certain length" - "Our society just really judges you on the length of your hair especially as a black woman if you are natural" - "You can't just attach a personality to somebody because of their hair type" - "If you're just now starting out, don't quit, don't go back to the creamy crack" - "It's very empowering as a woman to love who you are" Resources Connect with Naturel on Facebook @Naturel Brown Join with several other Natural Born Sistahs and listeners in the struggle to gain their confidence in their natural hair journey, by rockin’ the PRO FRO tee shirt, selected by our own Naturel Brown in this episode. Get it for $20 plus tax up to size XL, a little more or bigger sizes by clicking this link ! Our shirts create the confidence you need to rock your natural hair in style. W5qLokJDzRhdJoQ2IOK6 Support the show…
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1 Keeping it Kinky through Stress and Alopecia 59:45
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHost: Lisa. E Guest: Taylor Briana EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sister, who inspires black women to confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode, Lisa sits with Taylor Briana as she talks about the challenges, she faced in keeping her natural hair, from the lack of support that kept her reverting back and forth, to her struggle with alopecia, yet maintaining a unique look with her amazing hairstyle. SHOW NOTES Taylor has been wearing her natural hair for about 23 years now, wearing a perm since she was 5 years old. Because of her unique look, she has had no shortage of attention, although she understands that in many cases the negative responses simply stem from jealousy and a baseless sense of superiority. Taylor also offers her homemade hair care products for sale on her Facebook page , while she generally shows concern for hair care among black women. With the general cause of alopecia remaining mostly nonspecific, Taylor was able to identify the role of stress as a factor responsible for hers. Her treatment with scalp injections was effective but ultimately full recovery came when she addressed the stress. Key points from this episode include; · [01:57] About today's guest, Taylor Winston . · [02:58] Going natural: how Taylor started wearing her hair. · [09:15] Taylor's experience with a bias towards her hairstyle. · [12:58] Taylor's preferred hairstyles. · [16:08] Why black women do not need to conform; the woman who tried going black artificially. · [21:22] Should we ask others why they're not on their natural? · [27:12] The Pantene Move; was it made for only one race? · [29:29] Tips from Taylor's hair care routines. · [37:04] Has anyone from another race ever touched your hair? · [40:22] Taylor's experience with alopecia and scalp injections. · [51:28] How Caucasians try to adopt black hairstyles. QUOTES - ""Having Versatility shows more about what our hair can do and how we can grow as an individual" - "Our hair is like a plant, it needs water" - "If you're starting something and you see that I doing damage, stop it, try something else until you figure it out" Resources Connect with Taylor on Facebook @Taylor Briana Join with several other Natural Born Sistahs and listeners in the struggle to gain their confidence in their natural hair journey, by rockin’ the KINKY ASF tee shirt, selected by our own Taylor Briana in this episode. Get it for $20 plus tax up to size XL, a little more for bigger sizes by clicking this link ! Our shirts create the confidence you need to rock your natural hair in style. Support the show…
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1 "Secrets Under My Wigs" Daddy Could Never Know 52:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 1: "Secrets Under My Wigs"- Daddy Could Never Know" Host: Lisa. E Guest: Deatra Gonzalez EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair. Our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sister, is passionate about inspiring black women to transition and confidently flaunt their natural hair despite hair discrimination and biases. In this episode, Lisa talks with Deatra Gonzalez who shares her experience working through the challenges she faced with her natural hair, owning to the mistakes that were made even since her childhood due to her use of several hair transitions from Jerri Curls to relaxers and now lace wigs. She also highlights her efforts to keep up the appearance she knew would make her father happy even though she would have to conceal the damage already done. SHOW NOTES Deatra is an experienced and licensed hairdresser . Having gone through several hair products, from jerry curls to relaxers among others, her hair suffered significant damage most importantly losing her edges and thinning out. Also struggling with the reality of having a family history of alopecia, she started working to build back the beauty of her natural hair. This has been a very informative process, and she has started to see results but reversing the damage done by many of these products is no easy feat. While complimenting her natural hair with wigs, Deatra also works on regaining her confidence to hopefully rock her natural hair once more. Here are some key points from this episode: · [01:41] Introducing our guest, Deatra Gonzalez. · [03:29] Why Deatra transitioned to natural hair. · [07:11] The trauma caused by the damage to her hair. · [31:38] Reacting to racial hair discrimination; why do Caucasians use perms but Blacks use relaxers? · [36:26] Why does black hair grow longer with less washing? · [41:37] Final hair-care advice from Deatra. QUOTES - "Aloe is good for alopecia" - "To me, your hair is 85% of your look" - "I had to learn the hard way about chemicals in your hair, how bad they eat our hair up" - "The home remedies to me, to be honest with you, are the best" Connect with Deatra IG - @d1beautifulboss FB – Deatra Gonzalez Townsend Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @naturally_lisalisa IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah www.kinkyinthekitchen. hair Resource Get your T-shirt Selected by Deatra today for only $20 up to Extra Large– Textured Queen Join with several other Natural Born Sistahs and listeners in the struggle to gain their confidence in their natural hair journey, by rockin the Textured Queen tee shirt, selected by our own Deatra Gonzalez Townsend in this episode. Get it for $20 plus tax up to size XL, by clicking this link ! Our shirts create the confidence you need to rock your natural hair in style. Support the show…
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Episode 3: "Pressed for Versatility" Host: Lisa. E Guest: Shamekqua Smith EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sister, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode, Lisa sits with Shamekqua Smith, a licensed hair stylist as she describes her versatile approach to her hairstyles, alternating a natural look with wigs and weaves. Also, talking about hair discrimination issues including black-on-black biases which cut across any hairstyle, Shamekqua emphasizes that every black woman can be versatile and still appreciate being a natural-born sister without apology or explanation. SHOW NOTES Shamekqua initially went natural at 17yrs old in high school but started wearing wigs to try a different look, while allowing her hair to stay natural under the wig. Much later, for a while, she went back to her natural look, and over time, switching between both has become her style. Although Shamekqua loves her natural hair, sometimes it can be too much to manage which makes the wig very handy, however other times, she just wants to go natural. Whether to free up hair kinking or simply get a new look, she wears her versatility as her identity. Key points from this episode include; · [03:14] Meet today's guest, Shamekqua Smith. · [03:50] How Shamekqua started going between natural hair and wigs. · [06:48] The reason for using relaxers. · [07:52] How our upbringing and desire for versatility contribute to hair choices. · [18:40] About Hair discrimination. · [20:30] Lisa’s flair for manipulating her hair. · [22:44] Patience is important in maintaining our natural hair. · [28:13] Final comments from Shamekqua QUOTES - " "Just because you put a wig on it does not mean you should show neglect to your hair" - “We shouldn't downplay each other because of our hair texture” - “Your hair is your accessory so whatever you choose to do to it is your prerogative” - “The hair is yours however you want to wear it; whether you're wearing your own hair or you're wearing someone else’s” Connect with Shamekqua IG - @simplycandy718 FB – Mimi Smith Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @naturally_lisalisa IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah kinkyinthekitchen. hair Resource Join with several other Natural Born Sistahs and listeners in the struggle to gain their confidence in their natural hair journey, by rockin' the Textured Queen tee shirt, selected by our own Shamekqua Smith in this episode. Get it for $20 plus tax up to size XL, by clicking this link ! Our shirts create the confidence you need to rock your natural hair in style. Support the show…
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1 Samson and the Tyrant: How a Bully Became my Biggest Fan 30:39
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEpisode 2: "Samson and the Tyrant - How A Bully Became My Biggest Fan" Host: Lisa. E Guest: Jessica Billups EPISODE SUMMARY This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sister, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair. In this episode, Lisa features Jessica Billups, a natural hair enthusiast who describes her journey to wearing her natural hair, pushing through bullying that stemmed from jealousy of her hair, as well as her fears and hesitations, to finally transition back to her natural hair. SHOW NOTES As a kid, Jessica loved her natural hair, sadly her mum's busy schedule necessitated her perming it as a quick fix to save time required for its care. Once she grew older, she decided to let go of her childish look, and start grooming, keeping, and wearing her natural hair. With a lot of positive feedback, Jessica strengthened her resolve to maintain her new look. Inspired by her kids who also love to wear their natural hair, Jessica has grown to be an example to young people around her, encouraging them to embrace their natural look and rock it with pride. Highlights from this episode include: · [01:37] Introducing today's guest, Jessica Billups. · [02:37] Breaking free and growing into her natural hair. · [04:18] Dealing with societal pressures that marginalize natural hair. · [09:14] Jessica's hair care routines; using a blow dryer brush. · [21:24] About Jessica's inspiration; her children. · [26:44] Describing the texture of Jessica's hair. · [28:13] Being natural is not hard. QUOTES - "We do not use shampoo...we use baby wash" - No matter what happens, and I know you know this already, you are beautiful" - "Knowing who you are is a big thing in natural hair because this is us" - "You don't have to be ashamed to wear your real hair" - "Be You, be natural; it doesn't matter where you came from, you can start and make the change" - "It is not a hard daunting task to be natural" Connect with Jessica IG - @jesst_da_best FB – Jessica Billups Connect with the Host IG - @naturalbornsistah IG - @naturally_lisalisa IG - @kinkyinthekitchenpodcast FB - @Natural Born Sistah kinkyinthekitchen. hair Resource Join with several other Natural Born Sistahs and listeners in the struggle to gain their confidence in their natural hair journey, by rockin’ the Pro Fro tee shirt, selected by our own Jessica Billups in this episode. Get it for $20 plus tax up to size XL, by clicking this link ! Our shirts create the confidence you need to rock your natural hair in style Check out her YouTube Version of the Podcast here . Support the show…
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