Podcasts about four naturals hair

In this episode of BGF, Ava and Tashaunda interview Shalita Grant, a Tony-nominated actress and the founder and CEO of Four Naturals Hair. They delve into her journey in the entertainment industry and the challenges she encountered due to her natural hair. Shalita explains how she harnessed her experiences to develop a groundbreaking natural hair treatment. The conversation also addresses societal pressures on black women to conform to hair expectations. Additionally, the hosts engage with Shonda, an entrepreneur who underscores the significance of learning, overcoming imposter syndrome, and practicing responsible financial management on her journey.CONNECT WITH SHALITA:Email: shalita@fournaturalshair.comInstagram: @fournaturalshairWebsite: www.fournaturalshair.comCONNECT WITH USWebsite: www.blackgirlflyofficial.comEmail: hello@podcast2impact.comInstagram:  @blackgirlflyofficial0:40 Introducing Shalita1:37 Shalita's Hair Journey8:29 History of Hair Discrimination10:06 Actress Career13:57 Hair Challenges 17:13 Hair Solutions26:39 Entrepreneurship Advice37:55 Final ThoughtsBGF Products hereJoin Robinhood with my link and we'll both pick our free stockI'm using Acorns and I love how easy it is to save and invest for my future. Join me and you'll get a free $5 investment!Click here to receive Southwest Rapid RewardsClick here to learn more about Gusto PayrollMortgage Connects, an MGIC PodcastAVWeekWeekly news on IT/AV, supply chain, UC, & more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyThe Unlocking Growth ShowThe show where we unlock the secrets to scaling your...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyAll Business. No Boundaries.Welcome to All Business. No Boundaries, a collection of supplyPersonalize an experienceThe luxury hospitality space depends on the personalized touch to retain guests.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

For caregivers of a multi-racial families, hair care can be stressful and overwhelming. How do you provide the best care for your daughter or know what products to use?  If you've had these questions, or felt overwhelmed and defeated by this topic, we have good news. Tony Award Nominated Acress Shalita Grant from the shows NCIS: New Orleans and You most recently, joins our show to discuss her new brand, Four Naturals Hair and provides a TON of hope and insight for caregivers just like you! About Shalita... Shalita Grant was raised in Petersburg, Virginia and attended high school at the Baltimore School for the Arts in Maryland where she was a YoungArts Winner in Theater and Presidential Scholar in the Arts. At 17, she received a scholarship to attend the Julliard School for her B.F.A. in Drama, graduating in 2010. She starred as Cassandra in "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" on Broadway, for which she earned a Tony Award nomination for Featured Actress in a Play and won the 2013 Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway Debut. Her TV credits Include, NCIS: New Orleans, Santa Clarita Diet, Search Party and You. In Shalita's words... My journey with Four Naturals started with a ponytail. As an actress with Type 4 hair, the tightest texture on the hair chart, I faced unique challenges while on NCIS New Orleans. My ever-changing ponytail concealed the damage I was chasing. I experienced traction alopecia in my second season and significant hair loss along my hairline in the third season, leading me to leave my job by the fourth season. I experienced a hard truth: No matter how much money you have or who you have access to, if you have type 4 hair, your options are limited to wigs and extensions, getting locs, or just cutting it all off. After quitting, I recognized my hair as my number one acting career problem and set out to solve it. In 2019, I began reading journals and articles from the world of Cosmetic Chemistry - absorbing everything there was to know about the three parts of the hair strand, hair porosity, cationic and anionic charge, and more. After reading, I understood that everything I was taught to do to care for my fragile, fickle type 4 hair was pure ritual! No wonder I could never solve my chronic issues with dryness and breakage.  I then researched the hair practices and ingredients used by the people of India, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Greece and created the patent-pending Four Naturals Treatment. I combined hair science and plant medicine and solved my lifelong issues with dryness, breakage, lack of curl definition, lack of established hair routine, and heat damage.  The first treatment, I couldn't quite believe my results - my hair felt softer, the color was richer, and it appeared thicker, and my hair felt heavier! However, by my third treatment, my hair was undeniably different. I had the best hair of my life! It was so easy to maintain, unbelievably soft and strong, and I could flat iron it without the heat damage requiring a Big Chop. So, I created Four Naturals Hair, and my mission is to make the lives of people with Type 4 hair better, easier, and more consistent. Best of all, because my treatment addresses the hair health concerns of people whose needs have been ignored for generations, it solves everyone else's health concerns. I see the Four Naturals Treatment as the beginning of a hair revolution. How To Connect With Shalita... Visit the Four Naturals website Follow Four Naturals Hair on Instagram Visit the Four Naturals YouTube channel Thanks for stopping by this week ;-) 

Today, we are excited to bring you a candid conversation with the unstoppable force that is Shalita Grant - a Tony Award-nominated actress, an NCIS New Orleans alumna, and the mastermind behind the disruptive haircare brand, Four Naturals Hair. Have you ever wondered about the hair journey of black actresses, the hurdles they face, and the lack of specialized hair care options for them? Shalita peels back the curtain on this significant issue, sharing her personal struggles with traction alopecia, the resulting inspiration to create a formula that would solve her own complex Type 4  hair problems, and her development of a patent-pending hair detangling technique.We delve into Shalita's life story that includes attending the prestigious Julliard school, traverses through a high-profile role in a popular television show, to her leap of faith into the world of entrepreneurship. Journeying with her, you'll understand the complexities of the hair care industry, the challenges black actresses face with specialized hair care, and how one woman sought to bring change with her own innovative solutions. Shalita's story is not just about business or haircare, it's about resilience, healing, and a burning desire to uplift black women.Finally, Shalita opens up about her entrepreneurial journey, the growth and freedom it brings, and her dream of living off the grid in Thailand. She shares her vision for Four Naturals Hair, a future where black women and children could have a consistent and empowering experience with their hair care. So, join us for a deep dive into the life of this trailblazing actress turned entrepreneur, and learn how she's challenging the status quo in the hair care industry.LINKS AND MENTIONS Bronner Brothers' Convention - https://www.bronnerbros.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fournaturalshair/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FourNaturalsHairTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@4naturals_hairNCIS - Shalita discusses her exit from the series in this articleNEWSLETTERBe sure to subscribe to the Shades and Layers Newsletter for updates from the studio and juicy entrepreneur news.  Support the showNEWSLETTER, stay in the loop and subscribe to our newsletterLISTEN ON Apple and Spotify FOLLOW US ON Instagram and FacebookSUPPORT this work so that we can keep it free. Become a MONTHLY SUPPORTER

Hair Pride and Inclusivity in Hollywood with Shalita GrantTony-nominated actress Shalita Grant publicly quit a popular television show after suffering from traction alopecia, thinning hair, and breakage in front of an audience of millions. A year and a half later, she created a patent-pending plant-based hair treatment that solved every one of her chronic and complex type 4 hair problems. In 2019, Shalita founded Four Naturals Hair in her dining room in Toluca Lake, California. It has since grown from its eponymous Hollywood hair spa into a nationwide salon and home care treatment system. The plant-based active ingredients renew, restore and rebuild even the most compromised textured hair - naturally! Since creating the Four Naturals Treatment, Shalita's characters look the best they ever have. As an actress, wetting her curls or thermally straightening her hair is no longer the life-altering impossibility it used to be. Shalita's Four Naturals clients, better known as her Curlfriends, experience Black hair freedom that no other hair treatment has ever provided. Curlfriends enjoy Hawaiian vacations knowing that when they emerge from the ocean, their type 4 hair will form HD, head-turning curls rather than a hard afro. As the attached strands drop and define, the curls can also camouflage any existing issues like alopecia. Furthermore, as Black mothers start to adopt the patent-pending textured hair detangling technique, their children can experience pain-free, stress-free detangling without tears or fear. Shalita Grant's response to her public and traumatic hair experience didn't lead her to quit the business or hide her hair forever. Instead, she chose to heal, both inside and out. After overcoming her own obstacles, Shalita created a standardized method to lift up other Black women still struggling with fragile, misunderstood hair. Connect with Shalita Grant:Four Naturals: https://fournaturalshair.com/Shalita Grant's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalitagrant/Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast:Tayo's Website: https://tayorockson.com/Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRocksonTayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonTayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorocksonAs Told by Nomads Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730UYD Management: https://www.uydmanagement.com/UYD Collective: https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 159, Erik and Kerel talk with Shalita Grant, Founder and CEO of Four Naturals Hair, a company designed to care for type 4 hair, about her upbringing, how it made her tough and resilient, eventually taking her to a full ride at Juilliard at 17, going on to Broadway and nominated for a Tony, to becoming a series regular on NCIS: New Orleans. She also shares her on-set experience of her hair becoming more and more dry and abused by ill-equipped hairstylists eventually leading to leaving her TV show, and how that has brought her business Four Naturals Hair to fruition. Shalita shares how she researched, experimented, and saw incredible results from the plant ingredients and practices she gathered from India and North Africa and has made it her mission to help those with type 4 hair. Four Naturals Hair is all about education, being yourself, and improving the lives of Black women, men and children's lives with their hair. “At the end of the day, if you want a better life, you have to do stuff to get it. And you have to be open to opportunities, and you have to be ready. And it is unfair, because you never know when the opportunity is coming. But that's life, baby, like use what you got.” Timestamps :30: Shalita Grant, Founder and CEO of Four Naturals Hair, shares about her childhood, child of teenage parents, moving around to different towns, locations, and families, and a mention of a Tony nomination for her time on Broadway 2:23: Shalita tells her experience living in multi-generational homes, having teenage parents, how she grew up faster than a lot of kids around her, and getting into Juilliard 5:29: She dives deeper into her experience up to Juilliard, the story about getting kicked out of school and eventually taken to her audition, and her choice between Juillard, NYC, and University of the Arts 10:38: Shalita shares her time at Juilliard, the intensity, how things changed when she was there, and how it prepared her for real life 13:10: Her biggest lesson attending Juillard 15:02: Going from Juilliard to moving to LA, auditioning over 100 times, and joining the television show, NCIS: New Orleans 17:25: Shalita's reaction to being a Tony nominee 18:52: Her grandmother's experience with hair growing up, how her hair became a limitation as an actor, and her journey to eventually leaving NCIS because of the issues 25:11: Shalita shares her frustration with quitting NCIS due to her hair limitation, but realizing it was the right decision for her 27:41: Her journey between leaving NCIS, experimenting with her hair, seeing what others were doing, finding plants that helped her hair become undeniably curly and healthy, to starting Four Naturals Hair and stepping into being an entrepreneur 36:22: The type of work-life balance Shalita keeps with herself and her partner 39:19: Similarities and differences between acting and entrepreneurship or owning your own business 40:22: What's in Shalita's music rotation right now 43:25: What's in Kerel's and Erik's music rotation right now and Kerel's classic new vinyls 46:14: How to stay in touch with Shalita and Four Naturals Hair Follow Us: Newsletter: bitly.com/2QLEY8U Linkedin: bit.ly/2ZZUBxG Twitter: bit.ly/2Qp0SzK Instagram: bit.ly/2QLfEQc

Join us in a transformative conversation with Shalita Grant, the acclaimed actress turned innovator behind Four Naturals Hair. Dive into the challenges of textured hair in Hollywood, Shalita's personal journey of rediscovery, and the innovation of a game-changer for Type 4 hair solutions.Key Takeaways:The true behind-the-scenes struggle of textured hair in Hollywood.How Shalita turned adversity into opportunity with Four Naturals Hair.The breakthrough solution for Type 4 hair: from concept to reality.Exclusive Offers for RISE Urban Nation Listeners:Special Discounts at Four Naturals Hair: Enjoy exclusive deals when shopping at fournaturalshair.com:Use code 3run80 at checkout and get 3 Conditioners for the price of 2. That's three for just $80!Want the full treatment experience? Get 3 Treatment Sets for $199 using the code 3run199.Looking to start? Get 1 Treatment Set for a discounted price of $99 with the code run991.Connect with Shalita Grant:Website: fournaturalshair.comFacebook: FourNaturalsHairYouTube: @fournaturalshair8672Instagram: @fournaturalshairSupporting the brands of our guests not only propels the community forward but also ensures you get quality. Shop now and let your hair experience the Four Naturals difference!

In this episode, Jackie's talking with Shalita Grant, a Juilliard alum, Tony-nominated actress, and the founder of Four Naturals Hair. From her roots in Virginia to the challenges she faced as a Black actress in Hollywood, Shalita shares her journey that led to the creation of Four Naturals. Learn about her deep dive into cosmetic chemistry, Ayurvedic practices, and her mission to revolutionize hair care for Black individuals. Tune in for a candid and empowering conversation as Shalita discusses the importance of self-mastery, resilience, and her mission to transform the hair care industry.  "Diversity Beyond the Checkbox" is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Inc 200 Female Founders award winner, Jackie Ferguson.  This show is proud to be a part of the Living Corporate network and to be produced by Earfluence.

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Shalita Grant to the Friends in Beauty guest chair! Shalita, a Tony-nominated actress, made headlines when she courageously left a popular TV show due to her struggle with traction alopecia and hair damage, which affected her in front of millions of viewers. Determined to find a solution, she developed a groundbreaking plant-based hair treatment that addressed her own complex type 4 hair issues.    This led her to establish Four Naturals Hair in her dining room in Toluca Lake, California in 2019, which has now expanded into a nationwide salon and home care treatment system. With its plant-based active ingredients, the Four Naturals Treatment has become a transformative solution for textured hair, allowing Shalita's characters to look their best. Through her brand, she has empowered her clients, lovingly called Curlfriends, to experience newfound freedom and confidence with their type 4 hair, whether on vacation or in their daily lives.    Shalita's commitment to healing and uplifting Black women has also extended to developing a patent-pending textured hair detangling technique that brings pain-free and stress-free experiences to both mothers and their children. Despite her own hair struggles, Shalita chose to rise above and make a positive impact in the industry, while finding joy in her personal life with her partner, former MMA World Champion Jessica Aguilar, and their three dogs in Puebla, Mexico. Enjoy this episode!!   Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/advertise   ENROLL IN D.I.Y PODCASTER COURSE TODAY:  bit.ly/DIYPodcasterCourse   JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty   FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty   FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG  www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty   SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube   SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 Additional Resources:   -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson   -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q   -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481  Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase  Announcements:   We're on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes!   Join our Facebook community…   If  you're looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Shalita Grant (Instagram) - @shalitagrant Four Naturals Hair (Instagram) - @fournaturalshair Four Naturals Hair (Website) - www.fournaturalshair.com Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty  Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com

This episode features a discussion of the impact of hair on personal and professional Iives along with building resilience to find a new purpose.  I'm so excited about my guest, Shalita Grant.  Shalita Grant is a Tony-nominated actress that made headlines when she courageously left a popular TV show due to her struggle with traction alopecia and hair damage, which affected her in front of millions of viewers. Determined to find a solution, she developed a groundbreaking plant-based hair treatment that addressed her own complex type 4 hair issues. Questions this episode will answer: -How can hair impact the ability to work? -What are some of the historical issues related to black hair? -How do you make a mission of solving a problem that challenges you? I learned so much from this episode and was inspired by her passion. It doesn't matter your gender or hair type, you will get something from this episode Find Shalita Grant: https://www.instagram.com/fournaturalshair/ https://www.facebook.com/FourNaturalsHair https://www.tiktok.com/@4naturals_hair www.fournaturalshair.com Resources: Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com About Shalita Grant: Shalita Grant, a Tony-nominated actress, made headlines when she courageously left a popular TV show due to her struggle with traction alopecia and hair damage, which affected her in front of millions of viewers. Determined to find a solution, she developed a groundbreaking plant-based hair treatment that addressed her own complex type 4 hair issues. This led her to establish Four Naturals Hair in her dining room in Toluca Lake, California in 2019, which has now expanded into a nationwide salon and home care treatment system. With its plant-based active ingredients, the Four Naturals Treatment has become a transformative solution for textured hair, allowing Shalita's characters to look their best. Through her brand, she has empowered her clients, lovingly called Curlfriends, to experience newfound freedom and confidence with their type 4 hair, whether on vacation or in their daily lives. Shalita's commitment to healing and uplifting Black women has also extended to developing a patent-pending textured hair-detangling technique that brings pain-free and stress-free experiences to mothers and their children. Despite her own hair struggles, Shalita chose to rise above and make a positive impact in the industry, while finding joy in her personal life with her partner, former MMA World Champion Jessica Aguilar, and their three dogs in Puebla, Mexico.

Join us for an empowering and informative episode of The Inclusive AF Podcast as we sit down with the incredible Shalita Grant to discuss all things inclusive hair care! ✨In this episode, Katee Van Horn and Jackye Clayton chat with Shalita Grant. Shalita, a Tony-nominated actress, made headlines when she courageously left a popular TV show due to her struggle with traction alopecia and hair damage, which affected her in front of millions of viewers. Determined to find a solution, she developed a groundbreaking plant-based hair treatment addressing her complex type 4 hair issues. This led her to establish Four Naturals Hair in her dining room in Toluca Lake, California, in 2019, which has now expanded into a nationwide salon and home care treatment system. With its plant-based active ingredients, the Four Naturals Treatment has become a transformative solution for textured hair, allowing Shalita's characters to look their best. In this episode, Shalita shares her personal journey as a black actress in Hollywood, shedding light on the challenges she faced and the damaging effects of constantly changing hairstyles for roles. Discover how she took matters into her own hands and, inspired by her own experiences, created the groundbreaking Four Naturals treatment to address the unique needs of type four hair. We dive deep into the underrepresentation and understudy of type four hair, the erasure of its unique needs, and the damaging impact of societal standards. Shalita opens up about her trauma therapy journey, embracing her natural hair and finding beauty and movement in her unique tresses. Get ready to be inspired and empowered by her story! Join us as we explore the intersection of race, hair, and Hollywood, and discover tangible tips and insights for embracing and caring for your own hair, regardless of texture. We cover it all, from haircare techniques rooted in science to the importance of inclusivity in the hairstyling industry! Don't miss out on this eye-opening conversation. Hit that subscribe button, turn on the notification bell, and tune in to The Inclusive AF Podcast for a dose of inclusivity, empowerment, and hair love.

Join us for an empowering and informative episode of The Inclusive AF Podcast as we sit down with the incredible Shalita Grant to discuss all things inclusive hair care! ✨In this episode, Katee Van Horn and Jackye Clayton chat with Shalita Grant. Shalita, a Tony-nominated actress, made headlines when she courageously left a popular TV show due to her struggle with traction alopecia and hair damage, which affected her in front of millions of viewers. Determined to find a solution, she developed a groundbreaking plant-based hair treatment addressing her complex type 4 hair issues. This led her to establish Four Naturals Hair in her dining room in Toluca Lake, California, in 2019, which has now expanded into a nationwide salon and home care treatment system. With its plant-based active ingredients, the Four Naturals Treatment has become a transformative solution for textured hair, allowing Shalita's characters to look their best. In this episode, Shalita shares her personal journey as a black actress in Hollywood, shedding light on the challenges she faced and the damaging effects of constantly changing hairstyles for roles. Discover how she took matters into her own hands and, inspired by her own experiences, created the groundbreaking Four Naturals treatment to address the unique needs of type four hair. We dive deep into the underrepresentation and understudy of type four hair, the erasure of its unique needs, and the damaging impact of societal standards. Shalita opens up about her trauma therapy journey, embracing her natural hair and finding beauty and movement in her unique tresses. Get ready to be inspired and empowered by her story! Join us as we explore the intersection of race, hair, and Hollywood, and discover tangible tips and insights for embracing and caring for your own hair, regardless of texture. We cover it all, from haircare techniques rooted in science to the importance of inclusivity in the hairstyling industry! Don't miss out on this eye-opening conversation. Hit that subscribe button, turn on the notification bell, and tune in to The Inclusive AF Podcast for a dose of inclusivity, empowerment, and hair love.

Join us for an empowering and informative episode of The Inclusive AF Podcast as we sit down with the incredible Shalita Grant to discuss all things inclusive hair care! ✨In this episode, Katee Van Horn and Jackye Clayton chat with Shalita Grant. Shalita, a Tony-nominated actress, made headlines when she courageously left a popular TV show due to her struggle with traction alopecia and hair damage, which affected her in front of millions of viewers. Determined to find a solution, she developed a groundbreaking plant-based hair treatment addressing her complex type 4 hair issues. This led her to establish Four Naturals Hair in her dining room in Toluca Lake, California, in 2019, which has now expanded into a nationwide salon and home care treatment system. With its plant-based active ingredients, the Four Naturals Treatment has become a transformative solution for textured hair, allowing Shalita's characters to look their best. In this episode, Shalita shares her personal journey as a black actress in Hollywood, shedding light on the challenges she faced and the damaging effects of constantly changing hairstyles for roles. Discover how she took matters into her own hands and, inspired by her own experiences, created the groundbreaking Four Naturals treatment to address the unique needs of type four hair. We dive deep into the underrepresentation and understudy of type four hair, the erasure of its unique needs, and the damaging impact of societal standards. Shalita opens up about her trauma therapy journey, embracing her natural hair and finding beauty and movement in her unique tresses. Get ready to be inspired and empowered by her story! Join us as we explore the intersection of race, hair, and Hollywood, and discover tangible tips and insights for embracing and caring for your own hair, regardless of texture. We cover it all, from haircare techniques rooted in science to the importance of inclusivity in the hairstyling industry! Don't miss out on this eye-opening conversation. Hit that subscribe button, turn on the notification bell, and tune in to The Inclusive AF Podcast for a dose of inclusivity, empowerment, and hair love.

Shalita Grant, a Tony-nominated actress, gained fame when she courageously left a popular TV show due to her battle with traction alopecia and hair damage. Determined to find a solution, she developed a groundbreaking plant-based hair treatment for her own type 4 hair issues. In 2019, she founded Four Naturals Hair in her dining room, which has now grown into a nationwide salon and home care treatment system. Through Four Naturals, Shalita has empowered her clients, lovingly called Curlfriends, to embrace their type 4 hair with newfound confidence. Her commitment to uplifting Black women extends to developing a patent-pending textured hair detangling technique, offering pain-free experiences for mothers and children.

Shalita Grant from Netflix's "You" and TK Dutes visit friends and discuss natural hair freedom, how to treat 4C Hair with Four Natural Hair Care, the CROWN Act and more with host Marina Franklin.   Shalita Grant, a Tony-nominated actress, made headlines when she courageously left a popular TV show due to her struggle with traction alopecia and hair damage, which affected her in front of millions of viewers. Determined to find a solution, she developed a groundbreaking plant-based hair treatment that addressed her own complex type 4 hair issues. This led her to establish Four Naturals Hair in her dining room in Toluca Lake, California in 2019, which has now expanded into a nationwide salon and home care treatment system. With its plant-based active ingredients, the Four Naturals Treatment has become a transformative solution for textured hair, allowing Shalita's characters to look their best. Through her brand, she has empowered her clients, lovingly called Curlfriends, to experience newfound freedom and confidence with their type 4 hair, whether on vacation or in their daily lives. Shalita's commitment to healing and uplifting Black women has also extended to developing a patent-pending textured hair detangling technique that brings pain-free and stress-free experiences to both mothers and their children. Despite her own hair struggles, Shalita chose to rise above and make a positive impact in the industry, while finding joy in her personal life with her partner, former MMA World Champion Jessica Aguilar, and their three dogs in Puebla, Mexico. Keisha "TK" Dutes is a self professed "Rich Auntie" and a visual artist. You can find her experiments all over her IG page. She loves exploring the full potential of audio. Her experience spans terrestrial radio (WBAI-NY) , online (TK in The AM/Bondfire Radio), podcast (Buzzfeed's Thirst Aid Kit, Hear to Slay, etc) and audio drama, from W.E.B DuBois' The Comet, The Weeksvile Project, to Take Me To The Water - a 2020 Sarah Award winning piece for art history podcast, Accession. The first project under her new company Philo's Future Media is Open World, a podcast anthology about better futures through science and tech in partnership with Rose Eveleth and Flash Forward Presents. It has been featured in The Bello Collective's 100 Outstanding podcasts of 2020 and listed as a Top Podcast of 2020 by Spotify. TK spreads the gospel of radio/podcasting through workshops, mentorship, public speaking, and was listed on Current.org's "Black Talents in Public Media You Should Know.". She also serves on the board of the Association of Independents in Radio. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.

Tony-nominated actress Shalita Grant publicly quit a popular television show after suffering from traction alopecia, thinning hair, and breakage in front of an audience of millions. A year and a half later, she created a patent-pending plant-based hair treatment that solved every one of her chronic and complex type 4 hair problems. In 2019, Shalita founded Four Naturals Hair in her dining room in Toluca Lake, California. It has since grown from its eponymous Hollywood hair spa into a nationwide salon and home care treatment system. The plant-based active ingredients renew, restore and rebuild even the most compromised textured hair - naturally! Since creating the Four Naturals Treatment, Shalita's characters look the best they ever have. As an actress, wetting her curls or thermally straightening her hair is no longer the life-altering impossibility it used to be. Shalita's Four Naturals clients, better known as her Curlfriends, experience Black hair freedom that no other hair treatment has ever provided. Curlfriends enjoy Hawaiian vacations knowing that when they emerge from the ocean, their type 4 hair will form HD, head-turning curls rather than a hard afro. As the attached strands drop and define, the curls can also camouflage any existing issues like alopecia. Furthermore, as Black mothers start to adopt the patent-pending textured hair detangling technique, their children can experience pain-free, stress-free detangling without tears or fear.  Shalita Grant's response to her public and traumatic hair experience didn't lead her to quit the business or hide her hair forever. Instead, she chose to heal, both inside and out. After overcoming her own obstacles, Shalita created a standardized method to lift up other Black women still struggling with fragile, misunderstood hair. When Shalita isn't filming, she lives in Puebla, Mexico with her partner, former MMA World Champion Jessica Aguilar, and their three dogs. Join us as she shares her journey behind the business!  Mentioned during the show: Find out more about Four Naturals Hair You can find Four Naturals Hair on Instagram  Find out more about Shalita Grant ~~~~~~~~~ Has God called you to start a podcast but are unsure of what you need or where to start? Starting a podcast can be a fun and rewarding experience. Using the Power of Your Voice eGuide is a must-have if you're ready to take on your assignment and start your own podcast in just 30 days. Interested in purchasing ad space for your business on the Slaying Self Doubt® Podcast, download the Advertisement Kit  Support the Slaying Self Doubt® Podcast with a small donation to help me to create new content and reach more people by Buying Me A Coffee Join The Slayers Society Facebook Group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Sign up for Slayer Nation News Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off of your first month of therapy at: https://BetterHelp.com/SLAYING. Disclaimer: I may be an affiliate for products that I recommend. If you purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. You will only pay what is necessary when buying a product through my link. I only recommend products I use and/or am genuinely interested in.

Last week, Shalita shared her personal life experiences,  and  journey growing up that led to her defining moment. This week, we dive into part two of thetwo-part conversation with Shalita Grant—Tony-nominated actress and founder of Four Naturals Hair. Shalita emphasizes the importance of education and research in developing her brand. She explains how she learned about cosmetic chemistry and studied the science behind hair care. She also mentions her desire to provide a platform for black women to share their experiences and knowledge about hair care on her website. Throughout the episode, Shalita discusses the challenges she faced as an entrepreneur and the importance of overcoming fear and imposter syndrome. Follow @shalitagrant, @fournaturalshair or visit https://fournaturalshair.com/! “So for me, it was like, I'm not going to find it there, but where can I find it? Cosmetic chemistry. That is the study of hair for hair products. So I grabbed some journals and I just started learning, because I'm a learner. I love learning. I'm a great student.” Shalita's Influencer & Brand Shout-Out: @silkoutsystem Shalita's Word of 2023: Fearless Tune in to learn more from Kendra and Shalita!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Shalita shared her personal life experiences,  and  journey growing up that led to her defining moment. This week, we dive into part two of thetwo-part conversation with Shalita Grant—Tony-nominated actress and founder of Four Naturals Hair. Shalita emphasizes the importance of education and research in developing her brand. She explains how she learned about cosmetic chemistry and studied the science behind hair care. She also mentions her desire to provide a platform for black women to share their experiences and knowledge about hair care on her website. Throughout the episode, Shalita discusses the challenges she faced as an entrepreneur and the importance of overcoming fear and imposter syndrome. Follow @shalitagrant, @fournaturalshair or visit https://fournaturalshair.com/! “So for me, it was like, I'm not going to find it there, but where can I find it? Cosmetic chemistry. That is the study of hair for hair products. So I grabbed some journals and I just started learning, because I'm a learner. I love learning. I'm a great student.” Shalita's Influencer & Brand Shout-Out: @silkoutsystem Shalita's Word of 2023: Fearless Tune in to learn more from Kendra and Shalita!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we dive into part one of my two-part conversation with Shalita Grant—Tony-nominated actress and founder of Four Naturals Hair. Shalita shares memories from her upbringing and the influence of her unconventional parents on her entrepreneurial journey. She dives deep into this personal reflection and her experience dealing with traction alopecia that became her motivation to create her own hair treatment: the patent-pending Four Naturals Treatment is a hair salon treatment that uses ancient plant-based ingredients and practices from India and North Africa designed exclusively for the care of Type 4 hair. Shalita talks about her journey from actress to entrepreneur and emphasizes the importance of embracing fear as a catalyst for personal growth.  Follow @shalitagrant, @fournaturalshair or visit https://fournaturalshair.com/! Tune in next week for part two of Shalita's story, her influencer highlight and brand shout-outs!  “Fearless. Even talking to you now is me living out those goals that I set for myself at the beginning of this year. So for me, I believe that you can never be truly without fear. It's really about being less influenced by the fear, right? Like, the fear often tells us to stop. Right? And so for me, this year, it's about experiencing the fear.” Shalita's Word of 2023: Fearless Tune in to learn more from Kendra and Shalita!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we dive into part one of my two-part conversation with Shalita Grant—Tony-nominated actress and founder of Four Naturals Hair. Shalita shares memories from her upbringing and the influence of her unconventional parents on her entrepreneurial journey. She dives deep into this personal reflection and her experience dealing with traction alopecia that became her motivation to create her own hair treatment: the patent-pending Four Naturals Treatment is a hair salon treatment that uses ancient plant-based ingredients and practices from India and North Africa designed exclusively for the care of Type 4 hair. Shalita talks about her journey from actress to entrepreneur and emphasizes the importance of embracing fear as a catalyst for personal growth.  Follow @shalitagrant, @fournaturalshair or visit https://fournaturalshair.com/! Tune in next week for part two of Shalita's story, her influencer highlight and brand shout-outs!  “Fearless. Even talking to you now is me living out those goals that I set for myself at the beginning of this year. So for me, I believe that you can never be truly without fear. It's really about being less influenced by the fear, right? Like, the fear often tells us to stop. Right? And so for me, this year, it's about experiencing the fear.” Shalita's Word of 2023: Fearless Tune in to learn more from Kendra and Shalita!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, we're setting up Shalita Grant, actress and founder of the company Four Naturals Hair. Shalita is a Tony-award nominated actress whose career on the stage has included runs at The Public Theater and Lincoln Center Theater, including originating the role of Cassandra in Christopher Durang's comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Grant is well known for her recurring character on NCIS: New Orleans, Search Party, the Santa Clarita Diet, and the most recent season of YOU. She recently read and loved Octavia Butler's Bloodchild and other short stories and Brene Brown's Power of Vulnerability, and says that she loves fall (especially because of the cozy socks) and could spend a whole autumn season in Barcelona. Her perfect day includes a hike with her girlfriend and a cuddle with her dogs, and she's a snob about pizza. The guest: Shalita Grant The picks: In the Shadow of the Mountain by Silvia Vasquez-Lavado The Verifiers by Jane Pek Trust Exercise by Susan Choi The Gilda Stories by Jewelle Gomez We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby How to Find a Princess by Alyssa Cole Where to find us: Find our show online at blinddatewithabookpod.com and @bookmeetcute on Twitter and Instagram. Please follow and tell us all the books you've fallen in love with recently.