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Interview with beauty brand founder Trenese "TD" Hicks. Trenese is the found of Tuchéir Cosmetics, a vegan skincare and cosmetics line for fierce women with active lifestyles. In this interview, she shares her purpose and vision in creating the Tuchéir brand and how she embarked on this new path in the midst of a divorce. And did we mention she's also a makeup artist and competitive bodybuilder? Get your notepads out and catch all the gems Trenese is dropping during this Behind the Grind interview. Then follow Tuchéir Cosmetics on Instagram at Instagram.com/tucheir to keep up with her amazing brand and it continues to grow!

Get yourself a hair care professional. Young Joc is pulling up on folks. Snake-gate is fake. Stop hitting businesses in the DM with the "HOW MUCH YOU CHARGE?" in 2020. All that and more in this week's episode. We're back!!! Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

On this episode of our Behind the Grind interview series, we sit down with Tasha Turnbull - Author, Fitness Studio Owner, Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Group Fitness Instructor, Motivational Speaker, 100lb Weight Loss Winner! She's doing all the things! Find Tasha on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/t2_fitness/ Tasha started as a personal trainer in 2009 and opened T2 Fitness Studios in 2011 after she realized her calling of impacting lives through her own personal testimony - successfully losing 100 pounds on her own. T2 Fitness has been the motivation behind over 6000 men and women in Hampton Roads making health and fitness a priority in their own lives via their personal training, fitness bootcamps, motivational speaking talks across the country, and the annual fitness events Tasha’s company puts on in the Coastal Virginia area of the state. Tasha has been featured on several weight loss blogs, local, regional, and national radio and television news segments, national fitness social media campaigns, and fitness-related news publications including Sister Circle TV, Shape Magazine, Xo Necole, Black Girls Run, The American Council on Exercise, Fox Baltimore, and BlackDoctor.Org, etc. She was featured this year as a Women To Watch in STRONG Fitness Magazine’s print magazine for their April/May 2019 Issue. Tasha was on tour with Black Girls Run’s in 2018 for their Sweat With Your Sole 10-city tour stop across the country. The nutrition workshops Tasha lead, had a profound impact on participants from Seattle, Washington to Washington, D.C., giving them insight into her previous negative relationship with food. Tasha lead participants on a journey revealing how to improve their relationship with food while empowering themselves to create a stronger foundation of self in order to improve their relationship with food.. Tasha is the author of The Last 10lbs: How the Last 10 Helped Me To Lose 100lbs!and is an extension of her commitment to finding unique and effective ways to motivate people to reach their fitness goals and live your healthiest life possible, despite leading a busy lifestyle.!Tasha offers insight in to her own pitfalls and setbacks, with regard to food and emotional eating. In!The Last 10lbs, Tasha explains page-by-page, how she lost 100 lbs and what you can do to finally live your best life. In June of this year, she received an Author of The Year Award for The Last 10lbs, from the Indie Author Legacy Awards Gala. In 2018, Tasha created the T2 Ultimate Nutrition Starter Plan as a way for individuals across the country to learn the tools needed to create a strong foundation for staying consistent along their health journey with regard to healthy eating and weight loss. This fall, Tasha created the Well Body Series, a fitness program designed to not only take care of their physical health, but also to empower them to take care of their emotional health as well. Lastly, in September 2019, Tasha was the keynote speaker of the American Diabetes Association’s Victory Over Diabetes event, held in Smithfield, Va. She discussed her journey towards weight loss, while being on a fixed income and inspired the crowd, with tips on how they can improve their lifestyle; no matter their busy schedule, income, or past failures.

In this episode, we discuss if social media can do more harm than good for business owners and how to avoid that trap. And a congratulations to Nikki Minaj aka Mrs Petty turns into a random discussion about double-standards when it comes to family and career. Join us for Curls Culture Couture Live! on November 15. Register at ccclive.eventbrite.com Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

RIP Diahann Carroll - The Icon. Congratulations to Tyler Perry for stunting on Hollywood. Will we tune in to LHHNY when some of the original cast return? All that on this episode. Plus, we share out top tips for using YouTube for your business and challenge you (yes YOU) to our 2020 YouTube Challenge for beauty and style business owners.

H&M reps for messy hair and Fantasia said if you aren't submission, then you're gonna be single. At the end of the day, we are tired of reality tv right now. There's more to Black pop culture than that. So we are not gonna talk about it unless there is a valuable lesson to learn. This episode's business topic: working with brands as an influencer.

Tiana took a cruise. Reality tv shows ain't changed. And Donna didn't pay her taxes for years. Don't be like Donna - pay your taxes, girl! We share how we keep up with our accounting as small business owners. Jonna uses Intuit Quickbooks Self Employed to track expenses and mileage, find tax deductions, and avoid IRS penalties. You can, too—click the link* for half off for the first 6 months. http://fbuy.me/nJClU *affiliate link

Don't mind our babies in the background. At least we got an episode recorded. Talking mass shootings, housewives, and working with influencers to grow your brand.

When business on social media goes wrong. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

The Something in the Water Festival is coming to our town, Virginia Beach, VA. All we ask it that you don't mess it up for us. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

In business, sometimes you have to do it afraid. But you always have to keep it professional. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

Bill Cosby...he saves but he rapes. Married to Medicine shows us how not to be a friend to someone who's going through it. And Tiana shares the all important tip on how to get away from watching reality tv shows.

In this edition of our Behind the Grind interview series, we interview Olympic Hopeful Mackenzie Hill and discuss the process of her launching her lifestyle brand LumiBloom, designed to redefine beauty in the everyday woman. Follow Lumi Bloom on Instagram: @LumiBloom | Website: www.LumiBloom.com Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

When video gaming gets too real. Aretha Franklin didn't have a will. Tami and Reggie aren't getting married. We discussed a lot of family matters on this week's episode. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

We apologize in advance, but our babies wanted funnel cake. So ignore any lip smacking you hear, and get into this week's episode of shade thrown at our not-so-favorite reality tv shows. Then we get into some sad news on Aretha Franklin - prayers to her and her family. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

We get caught on reality tv drama(less), and if YouTube influencers who don't see success that they want and threaten to close their channels are for real or for clicks.

Tiana's pregnant. Jonna's pregnant. So we just starting talking about being pregnant, being parents, and random mommy topics. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

Forbes calls Kylie Jenner 'self-made' and the internet goes crazy. Who's really self-made? We talk about it - and we'd love to hear what you think. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

While folks are out here having real babies, Keyshia Cole is out here spreading fake baby news. We also get into a bit of EssenceFest, including the announcement of the New Voices Fund which helps provide capital for black female entrepreneurs. Then we chat about the reality tv formula and if we are over it yet. www.newvoicesfund.com Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

How to bounce back from a bad decision in business. Plus a few pop culture updates. Because we got layers like carrot cake.

When it comes to collaborating, Black Ink Crew Chicago got is all wrong. We talk about how to collaborate the right way - and get caught up on a few pop culture topics since The Carters dropped an album. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

First of all...congratulations to Lisa Price on 25 years of Carol's Daughter. Now let's gather everyone together that we need to just shut up if you don't know what you're talking about. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

Forget everything else we talked about this episode - RHOA, Starbucks, business marketing, and such. Meek Mill is free and Tiana's having a baby! Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

On this episode we get caught up on a little of pop culture - Fabolous & Emily B, Cardi B's dropping an album and pregnancy news, RHOA ends its 10th season, and more. Then for our business topic, we discuss what to do when you're asked to be a model for a fashion show or brand campaign, or if you're the stylist/makeup artist on a campaign and a model is not happy with the vision. How do you make sure you're giving what you should without forgetting what the brand/designer's needs are. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

It's been a while since we did an episode all about getting caught up on most of the reality tv shows. So we did. And there's always a lesson in the ratchet. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

In this episode we're bring you another Behind the Grind interview with salon owner turned product maker Maya Smith. Maya's hair care product line The Doux (pronounced doo) is now on the shelves of select Target stores. But she ain't new to this - she's true to this. Her brand is not just inspired by the 90s, it was birthed in the 90s. Gems were dropped. Pick them up. Check out The Doux at thedoux.com, in select Target stores and on Instagram @ilovethedoux. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

We're bringing you another Behind the Grind (BTG) interview with vintage boutique owner Sharonda Banks. Sharonda opened her boutique Worn & Homespun in February 2017, and she drops some gems on what she's learned in her first year as a small business owner. If you're aspiring to open a brick and mortar fashion boutique, this episode is definitely for you. Check out Worn & Homespun on Facebook & Instagram @wornandhomespun. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

Freelance VA-based makeup artist and real estate agent Terria Galvez is back on the podcast to talk about her 5th and final Power Brunch VA. Terria shares how the Power Brunch got it start and why this is the last one (we tried to beg but it didn't work) Terria's IG: Instagram.com/bestdressedrealtor The book Terria referred to is called 'The Secret' Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

We are on the next thing smoking to Wakanda without question. For we know that Charlemagne Tha God aka Lenard would never think of giving Monique our sister Donkey of the Day. On this episode we talk about Black Panther, and Monique's Breakfast Club interview. You know we will find the business lesson amongst the shenanigans. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

The Eagles won the Super Bowl, Nefertiti is a tan white woman now, RIP to couple Leah LaBelle and Rasual Butler, and Edwin Jackson, and the Black Panther show-out countdown is upon us. On this episode we talk about making a shift in your business, and using our failures as lessons learned and stepping stones. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

Monique wants us to boycott Netflix, YouTube is out here snatching monetization from channels, and most importantly - Jonna finally fixes the microphone issue we've been having most of 2017. On this episode we talk about determining your value, knowing your actual worth, and how you can level up on social media and YouTube even with all the changes. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

Interview with Kathryn Finney of the Budget Fashionista, the blog and best seller, and Digital Undivided, an incubator program for Black and Latinx women business founders. Kathryn takes some time to chat about the BIG Incubator program (in it's third year), share some great insights about the state of Black and Latina entrepreneurship + anecdotes from the cohort participants who have started the program with a mere idea and graduated as full-fledged founders. But first, we chime in on the H&M ad and Revolve drama. Get more information here: https://www.digitalundivided.com Apply for the BIG Incubator here: https://www.f6s.com/bigcohort3/apply Find them on Instagram @digundiv Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

Finally Jonna is caught on most of the reality tv shows. On this episode we dish on what's going wrong on all of them, whats going right, and we even found a business related topic in Love & Hip Hop. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

When you're making money moves like Cardi B, you need to make plans to win. On this episode we dish on some hot topics, and then get into our tips for planning to slay your business goals. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

Interview with freelance VA-based makeup artist and real estate agent Terria Galvez. Terria shares her hustle and tips on how to turn your passion into profit - even if you have lots of passions. Terria's IG: Instagram.com/bestdressedrealtor The book Terria referred to is called 'The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results' by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

Interview with the ladies of with Fawnne Smith, Shalleen-Kaye Denham & Nikki Jernigan of Salon Noa, a premier hair salon in Virginia Beach, VA that focuses on natural, healthy hair. There's over 40 years of experience in this one podcast episode! If you're aspiring to be a professional hair stylist, own your own salon, or just want some sage business advise from experts in the beauty industry, this episode is for you. Fawnne: Master Stylist and Owner of Salon Noa IG & Facebook: @SalonNoa Nikki: Master Braider/Loc Specialist, Training Manager of Salon Noa IG: @MsNikkiJDotCom, Facebook: @MsNikkiJ Shalleen: Cofounder of NaturalHairDoesCare, Salon Apprentice IG: @naturalhairdoescare @shalleenkaye @stylebeautyqueen Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

What does Nas dating Nicki Minaj have to do with business? Nothing. But we talk about it. We also talk about the highs and lows of running your own business, and how we keep going despite of it. You won't crash if you stay in your lane. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

Co-host Jonna of Naturally Glam shares the behind the scenes of running a successful beauty and fashion centered lifestyle blog. Check out more on her business at http://naturally-glam.com The list of places in NOLA to eat that we discussed at the top of the episode: Mother's Restaurant - soul food Seed - vegan/plant-based food The Original Pierre Maspero's - BBQ Shrimp The Rum House - Caribbean food Breakfast/Brunch - Cafe Fleur De Lis Beignets - Cafe Du Monde Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

Co-host Tiana of Tiana Nyree Artistry shares the behind the scenes of running a successful makeup and photography business. Check out more on her business at http://www.tiananyreeartistry.com Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

It's been a while but we're back. Chatting a little reality tv drama, and where SheaMoisture might've gone wrong. Then we get into the real topic - folks wanting you to work for free in exchange for 'exposure'.

We're bringing you a powerful interview with beauty supply store owner Michelle Jackson-Simons. Michelle and her family have been in the beauty supply store business since December 2011, and she drops some MAJOR KEYS. If you're aspiring to open a beauty supply store, or any brick and mortar business, this episode is definitely for you. Check out Desired Beauty Supplies at desiredbeautysupplies.com, and on Facebook & Instagram @desiredbeautysupplies. Here are a couple other businesses mentioned during this episode that you should check out. Adeea Rogers: adeearrogers.com Beauty Supply Institute: beautysupplyinstitute.com Supreme Styles: supremestyles1.com Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

45 is cutting education funds, LHHATL has us confused, while we are trying to mind our black owned business. Speaking of, we talk the dynamics of supporting black owned businesses. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

After we catch up on the latest black pop culture topics and tv shows we have (or haven't) watched, we talk about business with Bae. We share our experience with working in our businesses with our spouse, and if we would date a co-worker. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

We start off talking about the ratchetness that is the internets - reality tv, the hell challenge, and risqué pregnancy pics. Then we talk about the business - contracts with clients, and landing brand opportunities. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

We talk about Chrisette Michele standing up for her performance at the inaugural ball. We also discuss responsibilities of content creators and content consumers. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!

We talk about how we think our lives will change with Trump's inauguration in 24 hours. We also get into why social media and reality tv is so powerful. And just a little about why we are doing a podcast now instead of our web show on YouTube. Follow us on social: Instagram @curlsculturecouture Facebook.com/CurlsCultureCouture Twitter @curlsculcouture Got topics? Hit us on social or email us at curlsculturecouture@gmail.com!