Today’s episode with Bea Dixon, the visionary founder of the Honey Pot Company, is rooted in ancestral wisdom. Bea and I discussed her journey from battling bacterial vaginosis to founding the first black-owned plant-derived feminine care brand. We also discuss the recent uptick in acquisitions among black beauty founders, the impact of stress and environmental factors on vaginal health, and Beatrice's holistic self-care practices. Beat also shared insight into navigating business partnerships and maintaining product integrity while scaling a company. This conversation is a masterclass in the importance of perseverance, self-care, and community.

Listen for..

• Bea’s childhood and early experiences with menstrual care
• How Bea tapped into ancestral wisdom to help her heal her bacterial vaginosis
• The difficulties that black founders face when getting acquired
• How strength training and acupuncture help Bea stay grounded as an entrepreneur

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The HoneyPot menstrual products

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During a conversation at The Reparations Club, I spoke to Victoria Monét about her debut children’s book, motherhood, and chasing her dreams. Victoria discussed the difficult moments of separation that inspired “Everywhere You Are.” From her daughter's stay in the NICU to her first day of school, Victoria realized there wasn't a market for explaining similar periods of distance to children. She drew on her incredible songwriting ability and childhood memories of living in a starlit neighborhood to write the book she and her daughter needed. The pair collaborated on this project, much like their Grammy nominated “Hollywood.”

Victoria explained how she ensures that her daughter feels loved despite her busy schedule. She shared their routine with us, which includes listening to calming frequencies and learning positive affirmations. Hazel has repeated these affirmations outside of Victoria’s presence, so she is confident that these reminders are taking root. Our discussion revealed Victoria's deep commitment to fostering Hazel’s sense of independence. She hopes that by communicating the importance of traveling to chase her dreams, Hazel will be inspired to chase hers with confidence.

Tune in as we discuss:

• How she prepares Hazel before she is away on tour
• Why chasing her dreams is good for her and her family
• Tips for dealing with mom guilt
• How her career aspirations changed with motherhood
• The wellness habits that help her unwind when she’s home

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What makes Vanessa Lee one of the most sought-after medical aesthetics practitioners is her commitment to teaching and learning about all things beauty and science. During our conversation, Vanessa details her hands-on experience learning from beauty practitioners in Korea, including standing in for a model and receiving a treatment during a demonstration. Before her foray into the world of natural beauty aesthetics, Vanessa grew up bonding with her peers over beauty and skincare. Bonding over beauty carried into her professional life as she blended art and science to help her patients meet their beauty goals, while always looking like themselves.

We regularly see her seamless work on our screens and feel her impact without knowing. In 2017, Vanessa coined the phrase “facial balancing” and began providing her clients the now wildly popular services before the rest of the public caught up. She teaches Beauty Theory courses to other professionals to help prevent cookie-cutter treatments that don’t complement all face shapes. Our discussion is a mini-Beauty Theory course because Vanessa teaches us about procedures, her practice, and global industry norms. We learn about how facial shapes can determine how our skin will age, why K-Beauty is always light years ahead of the U.S., and how she supports clients in need of therapeutic support.

Tune in as we discuss:

• Whether or not people should have micro-cosmetic treatments done or wait for a facelift in the future
• The best laser treatments for melasma and hyperpigmentation on dark skin and what they cost
• Advice on traveling to Korea for cosmetic procedures, including what Vanessa spent on her most recent trip

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Products Mentioned:

• Things We Do Acid Buff
• Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder
• Babua Sheer Zinc Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
• Essential Defense Everyday Clear

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We are bring in a new era of Naked Beauty with this episode! As you may have seen, I am stepping into a new role as Chief Content Officer at Refinery29. This new role provides a great opportunity for reflection. In this episode, I discuss the four key lessons I’ve learned in my career thus far. I touch on the value of manifesting dreams, tactics for getting closer to your dream career in your current job, and the power we all have to choose how we show up in professional spaces. Listen for a reminder to trust your path, create with intention, and stay true to yourself. Thank you so much to the Naked Beauty community, as always, for your support!

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Before Ron Robinson became social media’s favorite cosmetic chemist, he had already built a varied career in beauty. In 1989, he was hired on the spot to formulate and develop products for Clinique and La Mer, under Estée Lauder. He formulated new SKUs and innovated products like Clinique’s Turn Around Cream, which was one of the first products to use salicylic acid as a topical treatment gel. Despite his obvious aptitude for beauty science, he was on track to become a doctor like his brothers. To his parents' dismay, he dropped out of medical school but quickly found his footing in some of the most successful beauty labs. This experience is precisely why Hailey Bieber asked him to help lead RHODE, the billion-dollar brand, to success. His experience in the lab and engaging with consumers 1-1 also informed his decision to launch Beauty STAT. Ron holds a rare position as CEO, founder, and cosmetic chemist in Beauty STAT, and he’s excited to continue innovating for a more knowledgeable consumer base.

Tune in as we discuss:

• Tips on how to determine if luxury products are worth it
• How he approaches developing products for melanated skin
• Recommendations on topical treatments for fine lines, wrinkles, and dark circles
• Why owning your beauty technologies is a big deal
• How he is interested in taking on the 50+ beauty consumer market

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Products Mentioned:

• BeautyStat C Lip Serum SPF 30
• BeautyStat Probiotic 24HR Moisture Boost Cream Moisturizer
• BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner 20% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
• RHODE Peptide Lip Treatment

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In this week’s episode, Nina Westbrook, a licensed marriage and family therapist, helps us understand the connection between routine and mental health. We dive into the importance of routines, especially postpartum routines, and I share my experiences with strength training and magnesium supplements for better sleep. Our conversation covers mental health, de-stigmatizing therapy, and the benefits of routine for overall mental well-being. Nina also talks about her app, Nebbi, designed to help users reflect on their emotions and improve their mood with small, actionable tasks.

Tune in as we discuss:

• Maintaining friendships while balancing busy schedules
• Nina’s tips for organized parenting
• Nina’s insights on how self-reflection and structure contribute to a balanced life.

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Products mentioned:

• Augustinus Bader
• Vitners Daughter Serum
• Biologique Recherche mask
• Maed lip ritual

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Renowned esthetician Sean Garrette is back for a hyperpigmentation masterclass! Hyperpigmentation is the number one skin concern I hear about from the Naked Beauty audience, so I had to ask Sean all my burning questions about the topic. In this conversation, we discuss what hyperpigmentation is, the key causes of hyperpigmentation, how to treat it once it occurs and how to prevent it from happening in the first place.

Shop the products mentioned in this episode:

Eighth Day Tonic

Paula’s Choice Mandelic + Lactic Acid Toner

Good Genes Lactic Acid Serum

Eadem Cashmere Tonic

Prequel Multi Acid Milk Peel

Ultra Violette Sunscreen

Summer Fridays Mineral SPF

Prequel Solar Shade

Naturium SPF 50 Sunscreen

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In this special conversation, Kamie Crawford shares how she developed the self-assuredness that her fans have come to know and love. We discussed how having a mom who would get dressed up in the morning, “just in case,” influenced her childhood rebrand into a more confident version of herself. This rebrand would catapult her into Miss Teen USA, a role that led her to think critically about her race and body image. Kamie shared her current interest in body neutrality and her “stay-ready” approach to beauty and style. We couldn’t end the conversation without talking about her relationship and what being loved well revealed to her.

Tune in as we discuss:

• What makes red carpet glam a full-day event
• Why she chooses to keep her relationship private
• Where you can get her signature lash map, “The Kamie,” in LA
• Her very specific advice to those who are single and looking

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Shop this episode:

• ANUA Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil
• Rhode Pineapple Refresh
• Rhode Glazing Milk
• DMK Skincare Beta Gel

Makeup

• Makeup Forever Artist Pencil Limitless Brown
• Charlotte Tillbury Foxy Brown Liner
• MAC Cork Lip Pencil
• MAC Chestnut Lip Pencil

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