Naked Beauty

With degrees in Regenerative Biology & Nutrition from Harvard, Mandi Nyambi truly has skincare down to a science. Which is why the skincare consultation network she co-founded, the baalm (formerly Le Culture Club) is set to become such a trust-worthy name among beauty enthusiasts. I loved talking with Mandi and getting all my burning skincare questions answered, hearing about her Cameroonian background, ingredients to look for & skincare that’s worth paying for!Links to products/resources mentioned: Biologique Lait U, French Girl Fleur De Rose Wash , Mizon Snail Repair Cream, Hyaluronic Lotion, Algenist Prebiotic Mask, Drunk Elephant Protini, Clinique Charcoal Mask, Carter + Jane The Everything Oil Get Mandi's Book: Fresh Face simple routines for beautiful glowing skin, every dayFollow me: @brookedevardJoin the Naked Beauty Community: @nakedbeautyplanetTag me while you’re listening or share any thoughts with me :)Subscribe, Rate & Review the #nakedbeautypodcast on Apple Podcasts, grateful for your support! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vic Styles is highly driven by aesthetics but she’s far from superficial – she's come into her own & creates from a place of intention. After starting her journey in L.A. as an assistant wardrobe stylist, Vic quickly became a stylist in her own right & as of today, has been featured in several publications (R29, Essence, Teen Vogue),living her best life as a freelance writer & influencer. Links to products/resources mentioned: Thinx Period Panties, Manuka Honey, Aztec Indian Healing Clay,Rhassoul Clay, Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Essence, Purpl & Prosper Healing Crystal Toner, Kiehl’s CalendulaToner , Kiehl’s Cannabis Sativa Concentrate , Origins Hello Calm Face Mask , Farmacy Cleansing Balm , Aveda Hydration Conditioner, DevaCurl Melt into Moisture Mask, Smashbox Foundation, Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, Benefit 24-Hour Brow, Honest Beauty Extreme Length + Lash Primer , Glossier Haloscope,Follow me on IG: @brookedevard , Follow Vic Styles: http://vicstyles.com/; @thevicstylesJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creative freedom, the role of therapy, patience with your hair, your skin, the joys of being alone, affirming your own destiny, setting intentions...so much of this very special episode with Madison is about trusting the timing of your life. I’ve admired Madison, founder of Utendahl Creative , for years! She was the force behind some of my favorite work at Refinery29, social director for the Museum of Ice Cream & overall industry thought leader. It was a joy to learn more about her story and discuss everything from: Coming into her own as a solo entrepreneur after having success so early Healing her skin with natural productsGoing to Paris to get re-centered A therapist who ‘gets it’ Coming to terms with her blackness, going blonde and then back to blackSUNSCREEN *spoiler* we love Supergoop Cruelty-free beauty Lip liner as the secret essential step to any makeup routine What she learned about beauty from her time at Refinery29-----& so much more! If you’re not subscribed, subscribe right now wherever you’re listening. If you happen to be listening via Apple Podcasts please take the time to rate and review the show, it helps tremendously and I’m so grateful! Review using this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/naked-beauty/id1131628553Links to Products/Things Mentioned:Gulsha Rosewater (from Turkey) Megan Roup @ The Sculpt Society: https://www.meganroup.com/classsLinne Botanicals: https://linnebotanicals.com/ (Madison loves their rosehip based facial oil) Juvias Place eyeshadowPai Retinol Night Oil: https://www.capbeauty.com/products/rosehip-bioregenerate-oilSuper Goop Unseen Sunscreen: https://www.sephora.com/product/unseen-sunscreen-broad-spectrum-spf-40-P428094Barbara Sturm face moisturizerFacialist Mamie McDonald: http://www.skinbymamie.com/aboutCharlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/us/product/lip-cheat-pillowtalkCoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara:https://www.ulta.com/lashblast-volume-mascara?productId=xlsImpprod481642----Follow Madison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madison.utendahl/Follow me on IG: @brookedevard Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet  & send me... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An encore episode with Harper’s Bazaar senior digital fashion editor, Chrissy Rutherford. Chrissy has some advice for hopefuls wanting to work in fashion: "If you don’t love it, you won’t last a week”. Chrissy tells me what it’s like being a digital editor and why her perspective as a woman of color is important right now. We discuss foundation (who is it really for?),miracle cures for cystic acne and her relationship with her hair dresser. My favorite part of the interview? Chrissy gives me her candid POV on posting bikini pics and it’s an attitude more women could learn from.Links:Chrissy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrissyford/Renee Rouleau Skincare: https://www.reneerouleau.com/Renee Rousseau Tripple Berry Smoothing Peel: https://www.reneerouleau.com/products/triple-berry-smoothing-peelFollowed by the Rapid Response Detox Mask: https://www.reneerouleau.com/products/rapid-peel-duoDIM Supplement: http://bit.ly/2orQvtuGlycolic Peel Pads from Cane and Austin: https://caneandaustin.com/shop/exfoliate/30-miracle-pad/Her Work @Bazaar: http://www.harpersbazaar.com/author/1644/chrissy-rutherford/Join the community at @nakedbeautyplanet on IG & I’ll be back next Monday with a brand new episode!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“To me the coolest people, the people that I'm inspired by, are people who are just 100% themselves.” - my guest, friend, and designer Recho Omondi on trying to define the intangible quality of coolness. I could speak to Recho for *hours* and this live episode, all about expression, is no exception. Listen to hear us discuss:Developing a unique personal style How moving around growing up influenced her sense of selfFinding your people on the internet (so important) Why there’s power in not needing validationWhy Recho never cared if people liked what she likedGetting into beauty later in lifeHer hair story from bleach to braidsThe phenomenon of plastic surgery Tapping into self-confidence & trusting your intuition Links/Resources:My crochet faux locs I’m loving (discussed in the intro): https://www.instagram.com/p/BzwRDpyFUHB/Cutting Room Floor Recho’s amazing podcast: https://rechoomondi.libsyn.com/Our earlier episodes: Survival of the Fittest (2018), The Scam of Being Yourself (2017) which you can listen to on Apple or wherever you listen to Naked BeautyFollow Recho: https://www.instagram.com/omndi/Shop Omondi: https://www.rechoomondi.com/shopFollow Me:https://www.instagram.com/brookedevard/Join the community @nakedbeautyplanet & take screenshots while you’re listening & tag @nakedbeautyplanet, love to share when you’re listening :) Thank you so much for all of the love and support! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate & review the #nakedbeautypodcast & have a great week!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Your health is your responsibility, it’s really up to you” — Annya Santana explains this truth to me & a sold-out crowd in NYC for this live edition of Naked BeautyAnnya joins me to talk about how we care for our body as part of our beauty routine. Annya is firmly #teamfitness & team #plantbased vegan & I couldn’t be more inspired. We talk about how she started her health journey, how she’s been able to maintain her plant-based diet & how she’s been able to bring her Dominican family along in the process. Listen to hear us discuss:Running the NY marathon for her Dad (but also low-key all runners hate running lol)Committing to working out Buckram (Hot) Yoga as the kick starterEating meat & factory farmingWellness coming to Paris & how French women eat Reading labels for skincare How going vegan changed her period, menstrual cramps & skin Learning to love reading labels for skincare Gendered Skincare & Clean Beauty What she eats to stay fulfilled on a plant-based diet How to curb cravings & self-educate Resources/Links:My favorite YouTube channel for at-home workouts: https://www.youtube.com/user/blogilatesNike Training Camp App for workouts on your phone: https://www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/nike-plus/training-appThe China Study on Diet (book): https://www.amazon.com/China-Study-Comprehensive-Nutrition-Implications/dp/1932100660Her Clean Beauty Line: Menos Mas: https://www.menos-mas.comFollow Annya on IG: @annyasantana https://www.instagram.com/annyasantana/Listen to her original episode ‘From the Bronx to Paris’ on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to Naked Beauty ——Thank you to everyone who’s subscribed, rated and reviewed the #nakedbeautypodcast. I truly appreciate the support! If you haven’t rated, please take a chance to do so on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/naked-beauty/id1131628553Share screenshots when you’re listening & you have a fave moment by tagging @nakedbeautyplanet on your IG Story:) Love hearing what you guys enjoy! Stay in touch and join the community @NAKEDBEAUTYPLANET: https://www.instagram.com/nakedbeautyplanet/I’m @brookedevard (https://www.instagram.com/brookedevard/) sending love & positive energy for the week ahead & thank you  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An honest talk about mental health — from my live Naked Beauty event in NYC I’m joined by writer, DJ & childhood friend, Gillian Sagansky to talk about how she’s come out as someone who struggles with OCD. We discuss her choice to seek treatment & how life was before she realized she needed to make mental health her ‘full-time job’. She explains how important it’s been for her to live without shame and the power of telling a single story.We discuss taking breaks from social media, how to support friends who share their mental health concerns (and accomplishments) with you & so much more! Thank you Gillian for your transparency and strength. And to the live audience, thank you for coming & to everyone who listens for all of the support.*****Join the community @nakedbeautyplanet on IGFollow Gillian: @gilliansagansky Listen to Gillian’s first interview on Naked Beauty ‘Always Wear Sunscreen & Always be the Coolest Girl in the Room’ on Apple PodcastsDon’t forget to subscribe & rate the show! Thank you for listening and for all of the support! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From product development at Glossier to the front lines of L’Oreal — Diarrha has seen a lot and I was so eager to hear all the beauty TEA & it is *hot* – I had a jaw on the floor moment during our chat! I also learned A LOT - Diarrha talks about the science of skin, how products are formulated and women of color being excluded from clinical trials. We discuss Drunk Elephant, how Sephora uses data to market products brilliantly, how she found herself at Glossier & she shares all of her favorite products! Additional gems:she demystifies sunscreen & hyaluronic acid why you don’t need expensive cleanserskin bleaching vs skin brightening makeup as second skin& so much more!***quote from the episode I love***“I’m sick of diversity as a facade. When I’m on interviews I ask:’ how many women of color are on your executive board? Who’s making these decisions?’” Links to Products/ Resources:Ella MD Sunscreen , Shiseido SunscreenHyaluronic Acid Super Bounce, Cerave Hyaluronic Acid La Roche Posay Cleanser,Skinscueticals Retexturing Activator ,Drunk Elephant Protini Moisturizer Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Moisturizer, Nars Sheer Glow ,Watermelon Lip Mask from Laneige Fenty Foundation, Fetish Pat McGrath Mascara, Urban Decay 24/7 Liner, Pat McGrath highlighter, RMS pot lip2cheekBioderma Miccelar water ,Muij cotton pads, Tatcha cleansing oil, REN Gobal protection cream Skin food... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marjon Carlos is a writer, cultural critic, speaker and editor whose work I’ve admired for years. She is the former Senior fashion writer at Vogue.com where she explored the intersection of style and culture – informed by her academic background in African-American studies at Brown and Columbia University.Marjon tells me how she came into her own personal style, shopping memories in Dallas, the early days of Saint Heron and how she’s thinking about aging. She’s a fashion girl slowly wading into the beauty waters and we talk microneedling, how we’re coping with our natural hair and the temptation of wigs.Links to products/resources:Unzipped(documentary):https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114805/Oribe Hair Gel for Textured/Curly Hair:https://www.oribe.com/collections/moisture-and-control/curl-gelee-for-shine-definition.htmlMake Beauty(natural products made in NY)https://www.makebeauty.comFenty Bronzer Sun Stalk’rhttps://www.fentybeauty.com/sun-stalkr/instant-warmth-bronzer/FB30015.htmlLesse Balancing Facial Oil:https://lesseofficial.com/products/face-serum--Follow/Get in Touch with Marjon: http://www.marjoncarlos.com/contactFollow Me: https://www.instagram.com/brookedevard/Join the Naked Beauty Community: https://www.instagram.com/nakedbeautyplanet/---Get your tickets to the live show in NYC Saturday June 22nd: http://nakedbeauty.eventbrite.com--Subscribe, rate & review the podcast! Appreciate the love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Besidone has worked across fashion, music and entertainment at some of the top global brands & has a passion for business strategy. I wanted to share our discussion on finding mentors, bullying at work and why women need to support women for this leftovers episode!---Tickets for the #NakedBeautyPodcast LIVE experience June 22nd are on sale and going fast! Get your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naked-beauty-live-podcast-event-tickets-62793405767?err=23#tickets--Listen to the full episode ft Besidone ‘Live Life Free’ for all the beauty talk & life inspiration:Listen on apple podcasts Listen on spotify--Follow @besidoneJoin the Naked Beauty Community: @nakedbeautyplanet https://www.instagram.com/nakedbeautyplanet/- tag me while you’re listening or share any thoughts with me :)Follow me @brookedevard: https://www.instagram.com/brookedevard/Subscribe, Rate & Review the #nakedbeautypodcast so more people can find the show: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/naked-beauty/id1131628553?mt=2--If you have any issues with tickets, please reach out to me via email: nakebeautypodcast@gmail.comMuch love and back next week with a great interview! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.