Deeply Rooted

Hair Choice

Fri, 19 May 2023 16:00:00 GMT

This interview features Dr. Janice Asare, Industrial Organizational Psychologist and author of upcoming book Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace which focuses on hiring bias. Today we explore anti-blackness and its relation to the natural hair transition. We dive into a discussion on anti-racism and anti-blackness, how these manifest in and out of the workplace, and strategies to remove systemic barriers that perpetuate harm.

PWI’s

Fri, 05 May 2023 14:03:25 GMT

This interview features Monica Henderson, a health justice scholar, student, original contributor to The Crown Act research, and one of my favorite interviewees this season! Monica shares her personal experience with trauma and hair identity as we discuss PWIs and policies that discriminate against people with afro-textured hair.

High-Functioning Depression

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMT

This interview features Cherlyn Carby, mother of two, entrepreneur, mentor, and creator of LushUs Kids. She talks with us today about entrepreneurship for Black women and creating a natural hair care line formulated for children within six months. We dive into a deeper discussion on high-functioning depression, managing hair changes, postpartum depression and the undiagnosed, undertreated, and stigmatization of medical care for Black women.

Self-Expression Through Hair

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 20:01:53 GMT

This interview features Dr. Kimber Shelton, a licensed Psychologist, speaker, and author of A Handbook on Counseling African American Women. It provides a historical context of how the lived experiences of Black women contribute to mental wellness, identifies effective psychological practices in working with Black women, and challenges readers to advance their cultural competence while providing culturally affirming care to Black women. We will speak about our research, mental health, texturism, and the identity development of Black women.

A New Relationship

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMT

This interview features part 2 of my discussion with Black Actress, Shalita Grant, creator of the patent-pending henna-based ayurvedic hair treatment for type 4 hair called Four Naturals. In part one, we discussed hair trauma and recovery. Today, we will discuss her research into ancient hair care and grooming practices in Africa and how she developed a new relationship with her hair by using more of the primary nemesis of afro-textured natural hair in America....water!

Trauma Tho?

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:00:00 GMT

This interview features part 1 of my discussion with Shalita Grant, a Black American Actress best known for her role as Special Agent Sonia Percy on NCIS: New Orleans. Shalita, like many Black women in the media, experienced significant hair trauma and hair loss by Hollywood hairstyling practices. She also shares how it led to her leaving NCIS, getting into trauma therapy, repairing her soul, and creating the patent-pending hair treatment, Four Naturals.

Trailer: Season 2

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 04:34:58 GMT

This season features interviews with entrepreneurs, social justice advocates, authors, a psychologist, and a Black actress about hair trauma in Hollywood, historical grooming tips from the ancestors, high-functioning depression, Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace, and being biracial in a predominantly white small-town

Invest in Courage w/ Philomina Kane

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 02:11:48 GMT

This interview features Philomina Kane, CEO of KIN Apparel, a functional apparel brand best known for its satin lined hoodies designed for hair protection. She pitched her idea on the Season Premiere of SharkTank bringing massive exposure. We will talk all about having the courage to go natural and how she invests in herself to further her passion as an entrepreneur.

Hidden Texture Tax

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 13:24:26 GMT

This interview features Jamelia Donaldson, founder and CEO of Treasure Tresses, Europe and the Middle East's first monthly product discovery box for women and girls with textured hair and author of an in-depth report, titled The Untapped Opportunity in the UK Afro Hair Market. We will speak about the global availability of black hair products around the world, the adversarial relationship between hair store owners and patrons, and the dreaded hidden texture tax.

A Healing Hair Journey

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This interview features Amber Twyne, full spectrum Doula and CEO of Concrete Rose Holistic, a place to empower decision-making and manifest your reproductive journey with dignity, autonomy, and safety. We will talk all about her healing through her natural hair journey, shifting beauty standards, and opening up to a part of herself shed never met. Ill also give you some tips on how to deal with what you find or learn about yourself during the transition to natural hair.

Generations of Black Hair

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 17:00:00 GMT

This interview features Maya Simone Bostik marketing manager for Healthy Roots Dolls, A toy company that creates products that empower young girls to love their curls. We discuss the significant impact of caregivers on hair traditions, grooming patterns, and identity development. Maya is a graduate of Spelman College and a marketing manager for Healthy Roots Dolls, A toy company that creates products that empower young girls to love their curls.

Authenticity All Day

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT

We discuss the importance of showing up as your authentic self in all spaces, especially in the workplace. Sometimes being who you are is difficult when you're in transition or in a state of growth. Hair is one way to explore yourself and what you find most authentic for you.