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Send us a textOn this episode of Coffee N° 5, Lara chats with Nyakio Grieco, founder of Thirteen Lune and Relevant, about reshaping beauty retail. Learn how inclusivity, storytelling, and innovation are redefining the industry. Don't miss this deep dive into the future of beauty!We'll talk about:How Nyakio Grieco went from beauty founder to retail innovatorThe power of inclusive beauty and why it matters in retailThe biggest challenges of scaling a beauty brandHow storytelling builds customer loyalty in the beauty industryWhy failure is part of growth—and how to pivot successfullyFor more information, visit Nyakio Grieco's  LinkedIn.Subscribe to Lara's newsletter.Also, follow our host Lara Schmoisman on social media:Instagram: @laraschmoismanFacebook: @LaraSchmoismanSupport the showSupport the show

Nyakio Grieco has always been passionate about the power of the beauty industry as a vehicle for change. As the co-founder of Thirteen Lune, a retail platform dedicated to showcasing brands and products crafted by Black and Brown founders, Nyakio champions inclusivity and representation within the industry. In this episode, she delves into the challenges and triumphs of being a BIPOC founder in the beauty industry, highlighting the shifts she's witnessed as well as opportunities for growth. Drawing from her own experiences running her first brand for eighteen years, Nyakio reflects on the hurdles she faced with selling her first beauty brand and the many lessons learned along the way. She also underscores the significance of nurturing deep-seated relationships with the brands featured on Thirteen Lune, and why those relationships run so much deeper than retail. Follow Nyakio GriecoInstagram: @nyakio @thirteenlune @relevant.skinwww.thirteenlune.com/www.relevantskin.comFollow Nancy Twine:Instagram: @nancytwinewww.nancytwine.comFollow Makers Mindset:Instagram: @makersmindsetpodcastTikTok: @themakersmindset

When education meets determination, big things happen. Nyakio Greko's entrepreneurial journey is no exception.    During our conversation, she takes us back to her childhood growing up in a Kenyan-American household, instilled with the values of hard work, education, and giving back. Despite initial shyness, Nyakio found her voice and bravely struck out on her own in her mid-20s to launch her first beauty brand celebrating African ingredients.   With fearless determination and a mere $172,000 in capital raised from credit cards and loved ones, Nyakio built her brand from the ground up while working tirelessly to ship orders and provide customer service herself. Though the path was difficult, with many starts and stops, her resilience shone through. In 2017, Nyakio's brand was acquired by Unilever, providing her with invaluable experience before she left to co-found her next ventures with her current business partner.   Today, Nyakio is the co-founder of Thirteen Lune and Relevant Skin — companies centered on inclusivity by amplifying BIPOC-owned beauty brands from around the world.    Her vision extends far beyond just business success. Nyakio hopes her legacy will be as a true catalyst in making the beauty industry more equitable. With plans to become a donor helping fund other entrepreneurs' dreams, this inspiring woman is paving the way for generational wealth in communities of color.    Key Topics: Education is freedom — lessons from Nyakio's parents Finding moments to educate and inspire others to honor her dad's legacy Nyakio's first experiences with blatant racism in college Chasing big dreams to move to LA to start her career Getting exposed to the beauty industry through her assistant job Branching out on her own to build her own beauty brand Launching the brand in 180 boutiques with only $172,000 Staying disciplined about your business Self-worth lessons around accepting money from investors Exiting her first business to start the next one Don't take a backseat on the financial health of your business Teaching kids about poverty consciousness Normalizing women discussing money the same way men do Being a true catalyst for making the beauty industry more equitable Connect with Nyakio online: Websites: https://thirteenlune.com/, https://relevantskin.com/, https://www.nyakio.com/us/en Instagram: @nyakio, @relevant.skin LinkedIn: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyakio-grieco-1b13926/ Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @gettingrichpod, @syama.co, Website: https://scalingretail.com/, www.syamabunten.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/scalingretailconsulting

Ken interviews Nyakio Grieco, Co-founder of Thirteen Lune and Founder of Relevant: Your Skin Seen on this flight of The Retail Pilot - Leaders & Legends.Nyakio (pronounced Neh-Kay-Oh) Grieco is a beauty entrepreneur and advocate for clean, inclusive beauty that suits all skin types, tones, and needs. As a veteran beauty founder and trusted industry voice, Nyakio has launched successful businesses: her award-winning brand nyakioTM, based on her family's Kenyan roots and beauty secrets that launched in 2002, and inclusive beauty e-commerce destination, Thirteen Lune, launched with cofounder Patrick Herning in 2020. Thirteen Lune launched as the first of its kind, e-commerce destination designed to inspire the discovery of beauty brands created by BIPOC founders that resonate with people of all colors. Thirteen Lune has since partnered with retailer JC Penney for inclusive beauty shop-in-shop locations in over 600 stores nationwide.Continuing her commitment to inclusive beauty Nyakio created Relevant: Your Skin Seen, a clean, science-led skincare brand that works for all skin tones and types. Working with top labs to ensure a diverse mix of chemists, Nyakio formulated each product with superfruits and actives in efficacious percentages to create products that truly perform. Most recently, the brand expanded into the cosmetics category with six color and complexion products. All products in the range are formulated with skincare benefits and serve and celebrate every skin tone, while hyper prioritizing consumers who have been underserved. Most recently, Nyakio Grieco has been honored with the CEW 2023 Female Founder Award, the Beauty Matter 2023 Future50 Award and included on the Inc. Magazine 2023 Female Founders 200 List. Key takeaways from the interview include:1.    Cultural Heritage and Beauty: Nyakio Grieco's journey into the beauty space was deeply influenced by her Kenyan heritage, particularly her grandmother's beauty secrets rooted in natural ingredients like coffee beans and sugar cane. This connection to her family's traditions and the use of earth-derived elements shaped her early interest in skincare.2.    Transition from Entertainment to Beauty: Despite initially pursuing a career in sports and entertainment, Grieco found herself drawn to the beauty industry through her work with actresses and exposure to beauty products. She noticed a gap in the market for products celebrating Africa's rich resources and heritage, leading her to pivot her career towards beauty entrepreneurship.3.    Challenges of Entrepreneurship: Grieco faced significant challenges as a black female founder, especially in accessing capital and navigating the beauty industry's landscape. Despite setbacks and failures, she persevered, leveraging mentorship, resourcefulness, and industry connections to keep her brand afloat and eventually succeed.4.    Creation of ThirteenLune: Following the acquisition of her brand by Unilever, Grieco co-founded Thirteen Lune with Patrick Herning, aiming to create an inclusive beauty retail platform highlighting products by black and brown founders. The platform aims to debunk stereotypes and provide visibility for diverse beauty brands, challenging the notion that these products are only for specific demographics.5.    Expansion and Future Vision: Despite the rapid growth of Thirteen Lune through partnerships with JCPenney and other retailers, Grieco remains focused on expanding the platform's direct-to-consumer presence and nurturing its brand identity. She sees opportunities for standalone stores, global expansion, and further development of their private label brand, Relevant. The goal is to continue championing diversity in the beauty industry while nurturing and growing the brands within the Thirteen Lune ecosystem. 6.    Thirteen Lune's Business Model: Unlike a typical marketplace, Thirteen Lune takes a physical position on inventory by importing products into the country, owning the goods, and then selling them to customers. They do not drop ship and prioritize owning the customer experience, ensuring consistency and brand representation across channels.7.    Launch of Relevant: Nyakio discusses launching Relevant as an opportunity to realize her dream brand. With Relevant, she aims to address market gaps and ensure all consumers feel seen at shelf, especially those with melanin-rich skin. The brand focuses on inclusivity, leveraging expertise in formulations and product testing.8.    Expansion and Distribution: Relevant's expansion into Sephora UK demonstrates growth and opportunity for the brand. Grieco emphasizes the importance of partnerships and distribution channels, such as JCPenney, to reach a wider audience and fulfill the brand's mission of inclusivity.9.    Marketing Strategies: Authenticity is central to Thirteen Lune and Relevant's marketing approach. Grieco emphasizes telling authentic stories that resonate with underserved consumers. In the early stages, they prioritized organic strategies over paid marketing and leveraged partnerships to amplify their message.10. Challenges and Opportunities: Grieco highlights the challenges of access to capital for people of color founders, despite the immense potential of diverse businesses. However, she remains optimistic about the shifting landscape and sees opportunities for growth through strategic partnerships, investments, and technological advancements.

How Nyakio Grieco Learnt to Be Her No1 AdvocateNyakio Grieco is what they call a beauty industry veteran, having lived and breathed it for years before starting her own brand, Nyakio, which was acquired by Unilever in 2017. She's now both a retailer with Thirteen Lune in the US, a beauty emporium that focuses on brands developed by people of colour, as well as the founder of Relevant Skin check, which launched in June 2022, and now sells at Sephora. Besides creating products that really work, like her One and Done, a three in one primer, moisturiser, and sun protection, has been about tapping into the need we all have to feel seen, to feel relevant. In this episode, Grieco, who was born in Oklahoma to parents of Kenyan heritage and who now lives in Los Angeles, reveals the stumbling blocks in her way - specifically the challenges that lurk around taking on investment. An inspirational listen, she discusses the importance of family heritage, and how that played into her learnings around the Black Lives Matter racial reckoning of 2020. “You can't stay too long in a place of negativity, you have to turn your pain into purpose…”For more background, these links are useful: https://thirteenlune.com/blogs/shop-talk/a-note-from-nyakiohttps://relevantskin.com/https://www.nyakio.com/us/enhttps://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/inside-nyakio-griecos-unyielding-vision-for-borderless-beauty-1235620655/Please follow or subscribe to Keeping Face wherever you're listening, and if you enjoy it, please spread the word! Please visit the website https://lapyae.com/ to find out about Keeping Face founder, Kathleen Baird-Murray's new, special project. For more information about how to sponsor an episode, please contact emily@blanketlondon.comProduced by Parkview Creative. For more information please contact them at info@parkviewcreative.comMusic composed by Armand DaniaudEditing by Armand DaniaudKeeping Face logo by Paul McNeilSocial Media by Angelika Wiatkowska

Jennifer and Pumps are joined today by Pumps' sorority sister and owner of Thirteen Lune, Nyakio Grieco. Nyakio recalls some stories of Pumps back in the day and how she taught her to be a 'lady'. The girls also discuss 'mean girl culture' and how to properly match a nude lipstick using a method that's sure to get you arrested. Come see I've Had It live on the Hot Sh*t Tour! More info & tickets available at https://linktr.ee/ivehaditpodcast and subscribe to I've Had It wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you to our sponsors: Microdose: To learn more about microdosing THC go to Microdose.com and use code HADIT to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/IVEHADIT and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IveHadItPodcast Follow Us: I've Had It Podcast: @Ivehaditpodcast Jennifer Welch: @mizzwelch Angie "Pumps" Sullivan: @pumpspumpspumps Special Guest: Nyakio Grieco @nyakio

Join Beautytap Editorial Director Elycia Rubin as she sits down with Nyakio Grieco, Co-Founder of Thirteen Lune - the beauty e- and re-retailer that shines the spotlight on BIPOC-owned beauty brands. Nyakio (pronounced Neh-Kay-Oh) is also behind her latest skincare + cosmetics collection, Relevant: Your Skin Seen. A veteran beauty industry pioneer, Nyakio reveals what it takes for a brand to grab her attention and how to engage customers and build loyalty along with sharing her valuable advice for those dreaming of lauching their own beauty brands. More on Nyakio Grieco, Thirteen Lune and Relevant: Your Skin Seen: @nyakio @thirteenlune/www.thirteenlune.com @relevant.skin/www.relevantskin.com

A year ago, Elon Musk bought Twitter for a whopping $44 billion. Since then the platform has changed dramatically . . . even its name. Senior staff editor Max Ufberg joins us again to break down what's been going on at Twitter, er X, over the past year. Also, “Black women are the fastest-growing segment of entrepreneurs in this country,” says Nyakio Grieco, “yet still receive less than 1% of venture funding.” Grieco, founder of Relevant Skin and cofounder of Thirteen Lune, chats about her experience as a Black female entrepreneur and creating a beauty brand that's exclusively inclusive. “We all have melanin, so this is a melanin-safe brand for all,” she says. But Grieco's mission in launching Relevant Skin was to come up with products that wouldn't be harmful to people with more melanin in their skin, which includes Black people and other people of color, so she did a deep dive along with her chemist. Grieco explained that the more melanin you have, the more prone you are to eczema, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation. . . . “So, we want it to build efficacious products, steeped in history [with] timeless ingredients, as well as be married to the best science to make sure no one feels left out at the shelf.” For more MIC behind-the-scenes, check out Yaz at @yazzyg on Instagram and Josh @joshuagchris on TikTok!

A year ago, Elon Musk bought Twitter for a whopping $44 billion. Since then the platform has changed dramatically . . . even its name. Senior staff editor Max Ufberg joins us again to break down what's been going on at Twitter, er X, over the past year. Also, “Black women are the fastest-growing segment of entrepreneurs in this country,” says Nyakio Grieco, “yet still receive less than 1% of venture funding.” Grieco, founder of Relevant Skin and cofounder of Thirteen Lune, chats about her experience as a Black female entrepreneur and creating a beauty brand that's exclusively inclusive. “We all have melanin, so this is a melanin-safe brand for all,” she says. But Grieco's mission in launching Relevant Skin was to come up with products that wouldn't be harmful to people with more melanin in their skin, which includes Black people and other people of color, so she did a deep dive along with her chemist. Grieco explained that the more melanin you have, the more prone you are to eczema, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation. . . . “So, we want it to build efficacious products, steeped in history [with] timeless ingredients, as well as be married to the best science to make sure no one feels left out at the shelf.” For more MIC behind-the-scenes, check out Yaz at @yazzyg on Instagram and Josh @joshuagchris on TikTok!

Welcome to The Cool Mom Code Podcast's latest episode, where host Lizzy Mathis invites you to join an inspiring conversation with two extraordinary guests: Nyakio Grieco, Co-Founder of Thirteen Lune and Founder of Relevant Skin, and Melissa Magsaysay, a renowned Journalist, Best-Selling Author, and Head of Content at Thirteen Lune. Get ready for an enlightening journey as these three dynamic women share their personal backgrounds and upbringings, laying the foundation for a raw and relatable discussion on various aspects of life, motherhood, and the beauty industry. Dive deep into the world of motherhood with Lizzy, Nyakio, and Melissa as they explore the highs, lows, and challenges that come with the territory. Discover their secrets to balancing a busy schedule, prioritizing family, and being intentional with their time – wisdom that applies to moms of all walks of life. Body image after pregnancy is a topic many can relate to, and in this episode, these women get candid about the realities and pressures that mothers face when it comes to body expectations. In the age of social media and influencers, the trio also delves into the influencer mentality and the importance of learning how to say no. They share their insights on dealing with mom guilt and the unfiltered reality of being women of color in the beauty space. So, whether you're a mom or simply seeking a captivating discussion on life, motherhood, and the beauty industry, this episode is a must-listen. Join Lizzy, Nyakio, and Melissa as they empower, enlighten, and entertain you with their stories and wisdom. Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/COOLMOMCODE - for 10% off your first month of therapy Make sure to subscribe, rate, review and follow us on Instagram: @thecoolmomcodepodcast @thecoolmomco @lizzymathis. Watch this episode in full on Lizzy's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/HhGRHf1cxPo Visit https://shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1078414&m=73004&u=4022866&afftrack= - $50 Off $200 Purchase - COOLMOM - right now and get ready to Let Your Geek Sideshow!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nyakio Grieco is the co-founder of Thirteen Lune, an e-commerce destination highlighting BIPOC-founded beauty brands and recently, Relevant: Your Skin Seen, a clean skincare brand championing inclusivity. A 20-year industry veteran, Nyakio set out to usher in a new era and launched her brands as a celebration of beauty and community, creating a space to share stories with a wider audience. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too! Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday and Thursday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners. Follow Akash & Nyakio: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Nyakio Grieco: @nyakio Thirteen Lune: @thirteenlune Relevant: Your Skin Seen: @relevant.skin www.thirteenlune.com www.relevantskin.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nyakio Grieco has been paving the way for inclusive beauty and supporting Black entrepreneurs for her whole career. She launched her first beauty brand, Nyakio Beauty, in 2002. Then in 2020, she launched Thirteen Lune, the e-commerce platform dedicated to elevating Black and Brown beauty founders. While Nyakio is one of the most celebrated entrepreneurs in the industry, the road to the top was paved with hurdles. Including shuttering and relaunching her original brand, watching that brand take off after she sold it, and starting over as a founder at 47.  In this episode, Nyakio shares:  Her perspective on failure  How her optimism has served her throughout her career Why she's focused on bringing her friends along on her journey How she stopped being a “people-pleaser” PS: Skimm listeners can get 20% off Thirteen Lune products using the code SKIMM20. Valid for 30 days from June 7, 2023.

Nyakio Grieco, founder of thirteen lune, is on the Female Founder World podcast with Jasmine Garnsworthy!  What would you do if you sold your business to Unilever? Move to an island somewhere, maybe? Delete the email app from your phone? Not Nyakio Grieco. She decided one win wasn't enough, and went on two build two more incredible companies. Her first biz that sold to Unilever is Nyakio Beauty, but after the exit she raised $12M to launch thirteen lune, an e-commerce destination designed to inspire the discovery of beauty brands created by Black and Brown founders that resonate with people of all colors. This became the inspiration for a third business, Relevent. This woman knows her stuff! Listen to the interview to learns what Nyakio knows about starting and scaling a business, the future of beauty, how to pick investors, and the mistakes she made in her first business—but that you can avoid. Links:  Listen to Dulma Altan's podcast, 'Due Diligence' https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/due-diligence/id1632703211  Check out Nyakio's business, thirteen lune https://thirteenlune.com/en-ca?sscid=51k7_wd05w Get the Female Founder World newsletter https://femalefounderworld.beehiiv.com Join a group coaching call https://bestie.femalefounderworld.com/events  Become a Business Bestie subscriber: femalefounderworld.com/subscriber Get our quick case studies on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jasgarnsworthy

Nyakio Grieco is a force in the beauty industry and a serial beauty entrepreneur. She is the founder of Nyakio Beauty, co-founder of the inclusive beauty e-commerce platform Thirteen Lune, and recently launched a new inclusive beauty brand, Relevant: Your Skin Seen. In 2020, Nyakio launched Thirteen Lune, an e-commerce destination designed to inspire the discovery of beauty brands created by Black and Brown founders that resonate with people of all colors. The website sells products made for all people by BIPOC-owned brands, features a thorough, fully curated selection of products made specifically for Black and Brown people, and emphasizes allied brands that have made a measurable effort to create an inclusive product lineup. Thirteen Lune's mission is to reframe how Black and Brown beauty brands are perceived from an industry perspective by giving each brand a platform to sell, educate, and engage with a broader audience like never before. During this conversation, we cover how she struggled with imposter syndrome, learned to embrace the title "entrepreneur," and paid homage to her heritage throughout her career. Episode Resources:Thirteen LuneRelevant: Your Skin SeenNyakio BeautyLink to purchase:FYLPxWRDSMTH Merch Collaboration*suggestion is to size upDownload this episode of For Your Listening Pleasure wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you follow us on Instagram @foryourlisteningpleasure Click here to listen to the For Your Listening Pleasure Theme Song Playlist on Spotify.To continue the conversation, feel free to DM me at https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/ or email me at foryourlisteningpleasure@gmail.com.

Check out The Beauty Vanguard, hosted by Melissa Magsaysay and Nyakio Grieco coming to Dear Media on Tuesday, February 21st. Produced by Dear Media

After selling her skin-care brand Nyakio Beauty to Unilever in 2017, Nyakio Grieco set her sights on beauty retail with the launch of Thirteen Lune in 2020. As multiple beauty retailers were pledging to offer at least 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned brands, she came up with a “90/10” model for Thirteen Lune: 90% of brands are BIPOC-owned, with 10% owned by those who demonstrate allyship. With $1 million in funding from celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow and Sean Combs and a $3 million seed round led by Fearless Fund, Thirteen Lune is in the process of taking over all of JCPenney's former Sephora locations. It also stocks Grieco's new skin-care venture, Relevant, which was launched in 2022. Physical retail is a big part of Grieco's vision for Thirteen Lune, which will be launching its first standalone physical store early this year in Los Angeles. In this week's episode of the Glossy Beauty Podcast, Grieco shared her success story from the inspiration of her first brand launched in 2002 to her current beauty ventures.

Nyakio Grieco, Founder of Thirteen Lune and the exciting, new beauty brand, Relevant, talks about her efforts to change the landscape of the beauty industry, from the inside-out. We talk about how she uses her platform and Thirteen Lune to debunk myths about people of color in the beauty industry and to help BIPOC beauty founders thrive in the industry, by creating a bigger stage with amplified support. Nyakio shares her strategy on how to identify quality allies and strategic partners. And, of course, we talk about self-care and ways to refresh and renew. Follow us on Instagram @becomingthegoodceo Visit thirteenlune.com Follow Thirteen Lune on Instagram @thirteenlune --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thegoodceo/message

Nyakio Grieco is a beauty entrepreneur and advocate for clean, inclusive beauty that suits all skin types, tones and needs. She has launched multiple successful brands including her award-winning brand nyakio™ based on her family's Kenyan beauty secrets; her inclusive beauty e-commerce destination Thirteen Lune; and Relevant: Your Skin Seen, a clean, science-led skincare brand that works for all skin tones and types. Listen to this episode to hear... Nyakio's advice to others who dream of creating a business Her experience facing adversity and her advice to others encountering it What she wishes she would've known starting out in entrepreneurship Her biggest aha moments of her entrepreneurial journey How she merges her passions with what the market needs to build successful brands And so much more! — Connect with Nyakio and her brands: thirteenlune.com relevantskin.com — Download these freebies to support you in designing YOUR brightest life: Bright Life Workbook: https://bit.ly/podcast-freebie Copywriter Starter Kit: https://bit.ly/copybizstarterkit

Nyakio Grieco wants you to feel seen. The beauty entrepreneur began her journey organically — by learning about the power of natural ingredients visiting her grandmother, a coffee farmer, and her grandfather, a medicine man, in Africa. Ancestral wisdom and world travel led to the birth of Nyakio Beauty, Grieco's first beauty brand, in 2002. Nyakio Beauty has been followed by Thirteen Lune, an inclusive retail platform for beauty brands and founders who, for far too long, have been neglected in terms of capital and retail partnerships; as well as Relevant: Your Skin Seen, a beauty brand developed in 2022 to serve all skin tones and types. Nyakio and Tracy came together for the latest episode of the Potential to Powerhouse Podcast for an enlightening conversation about embracing “bossiness” on our entrepreneurial paths, Identifying pivotal moments as the gift from the universe they are, and surrounding ourselves with people whose knowledge and skill sets complement our own. It's a brilliant conversation with many key takeaways, so have your Notes app open. Key Points Tracy introduces Nyakio and references her as the hybrid between two mega-baller entrepreneurs [00:21] Using your maiden name and hyphenating your last name as a female powerhouse. [02:04] Nyakio tells the story of her family's upbringing and what her experience was like being a first generation American with Kenyan descent. [04:41] The first five to seven years of Nyakio's career in LA. [09:50] The two pivotal moments that changed the trajectory of Nyakio's career as an entrepreneur. [13:15] The launch of Nyakio's first beauty product. [21:29] The reality of trying to survive as a small brand running on little capital. [27:14] After her product was featured on Oprah and Ellen, Nyakio learned some valuable lessons about growing a business. [30:25] Nyakio launched a successful brand self titled Nyakio, which was affected by the global pandemic. [35:25] Thirteen Lune - a new, progressive vision for beauty retail in JCPenney. [37:00] People buy into people before they buy into the product. [41:31] Building generational wealth. [42:00] Smart Money vs. Dumb Money. [45:17] Nyakio's three “go to's” for success. [49:07] TRUST YOUR GUT. [51:10]   Links Nyakio's Instagram: @nyakio Follow Thirteen Lune: @thirteenlune Follow Relevant: @relevant.skin https://linktr.ee/nyakio

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It's a Beauty Vanguard and Gloss Angeles Love Fest this week! We welcome Nyakio Grieco and Melissa Magsaysay to the pod to discuss trends we'll be seeing more of this year, along with their take on what will stand the test of time. From "clean" beauty's influence from communities of color to barrier repair products and a new marketing buzzword, we're giving you the dish on what to expect and what to keep an eye out for in 2022. Plus, if you haven't listened to our episode on The Beauty Vanguard, check it out here. Shop this episode GlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcastInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nyakio Grieco is the entrepreneur behind two game-changing brands within beauty—her eponymous skincare brand Nyakio and, most recently, the platform Thirteen Lune. Founded in 2020, Thirteen Lune is a beauty retailer highlighting Black- and Brown-founded and allied brands. In addition to the beautiful online destination, you'll be able to find the brands in over 300 JCPenney stores by the end of 2022. Grieco is here to tell us all about her favorite products to add to our beauty routines. Plus, she's giving us a sneak peek at a new line she has on the horizon.We talk about a lot of good products in this episode, and you can find them all in the story linked here:https://www.whowhatwear.com/who-what-wear-podcast-nyakio-griecoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nyakio Grieco is the entrepreneur behind two game-changing brands within beauty—her eponymous skincare brand Nyakio and, most recently, the platform Thirteen Lune. Founded in 2020, Thirteen Lune is a beauty retailer highlighting Black- and Brown-founded and allied brands. In addition to the beautiful online destination, you'll be able to find the brands in over 300 JCPenney stores by the end of 2022. Grieco is here to tell us all about her favorite products to add to our beauty routines. Plus, she's giving us a sneak peek at a new line she has on the horizon.We talk about a lot of good products in this episode, and you can find them all in the story linked here:https://www.whowhatwear.com/who-what-wear-podcast-nyakio-griecoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emmi and Katherine look back at their first season of Action City. They reflect on the 65 episodes (Can you believe it?) they have hosted over the past 15 months including their most listened to and most impactful ones. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the ride of a lifetime getting to know our city and some of its most loyal supporters including Emma Ryan, Emma Butler, Nyakio Grieco, Dr. Murali Krishna, Kaleo Maclay, and Megan Redford - just to name a few. We look forward to Season Two this spring. Welcome to Action City! 

It's an honor to have Nyakio Grieco on the podcast today! The beauty veteran joins us to talk about her former life as an agent, how her Kenyan roots inspired her to launch Nyakio Beauty, and her commitment to helping Black and Brown-owned beauty businesses create generational wealth at Thirteen Lune. Find all of the products Nyakio mentioned in today's episode.GlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcastInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Abundance is living in your greatest place of peace and joy,” says nyakio and Thirteen Lune founder, Nyakio Grieco. How does she get there? By fulfilling her purpose in the “right now moments.” Grounded in her faith, we kick off exploring how Nyakio's mother taught her to pray boldly, call upon her ancestors, and the belief that gives her hope during trying times. Nyakio continues to reinvent herself as a beauty industry veteran. She shares where she derives her strength, the courage to say ‘No' when the path isn't right, and the importance of knowing your worth. For Nyakio, a beautiful life is one of embodied fullness. We explore the depth of soul connections, dancing in the corners of the world with friends, and why “the greatest gift is to love yourself the most.” 

How do you launch a beauty brand and get the biggest celebrities and A-listers on the planet to endorse you without having to shell out the big $$$ (or any $$$)? How do you win investors with no beauty-brand experience? How do you get on the shelves of conglomerates like Target in one of the most hyper competitive industries? Nyakio Grieco not only founded and sold the award winning skincare brand, Nyakio Beauty, with all but no resources and experiences, but she hustled her way to the top and is now leading a movement to give influence and expertise to other founders. This is the story of true influence and how to leverage it to build an empire and a movement for the greater good of the world. For more information: •Nyakio Beauty: https://www.nyakio.com/us/en •Thirteen Lune: https://thirteenlune.com/ •Amanda Russell: https://amandarussell.co •Neal Schaffer: https://nealschaffer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Clean beauty wasn't a thing for me. Clean beauty is all I knew.”- Nyakio GriecoBack in 2002, before clean beauty was cool and before Black-owned beauty was considered a mainstream selling point, Nyakio Grecio set out to bring her Kenyan grandmother's coffee scrub to the masses. Growing her eponymous brand Nyakio was of course no easy feat, but after experiencing the racial tension of last summer, she knew that her work could not stop there. Now, Nyakio has launched Thirteen Lune, a new one-stop shop for beauty primarily owned by Black founders and other founders of color. Tune in to hear her journey to launching these brands, learning to prioritize self-care, and so much more. Enjoy! Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Nyakio (Maracuja & Yangu Rescue Oil, Baobab Daily Defense Cream), HoliFrog, Skot Beaute Hydrating Mist, Pholk, Bossy Cosmetics Lipstick, Ami Colé, Dehiya Beauty, Bomba Curls Forbidden Hair Mask, Venon François, Charlotte Mensah, The Established Body Oil, Leland Francis Lip & Eye Balm, Harlem Candle Company 22K Gold Candle, Marie Hunter Leather & Suede Candle, Formation Workout, The Art of Circling, Conversations with Friends,

The Beauty Vanguard is a podcast exploring beauty as community, identity and a cultural celebration. Hosted by Nyakio Grieco, founder of nyakio Beauty and co-founder of inclusive beauty e-commerce platform thirteen lune and journalist and author, Melissa Magsaysay, each episode delves beyond skin deep prioritizing culture and ethnicity as much as catching up over every must-have product.

This week we're chatting with our dear friend, Nyakio Grieco, the founder of the namesake beauty line, Nyakio Beauty, and most recently, Thirteen Lune, an e-commerce platform dedicated to the discovery of Black and Brown-founded brands. We talk about formulating for melanin-rich skin and changing the narrative in beauty. Nyakio shares how she turned her pain into purpose, and we bond over the power of girlfriends. Tune in to learn about at-home chemical peels, the key to combating oily skin, and the importance of honoring the traditions behind ingredients.  You can find Nyakio at @nyakio or @nyakiobeauty, and at www.thirteenlune.com For products mentioned in this episode, head to https://www.mollysims.com/blog/category/lipstick-on-the-rim/   Produced by Dear Media. 

Kate sets up a fountain pond and is all set to relax while Doree takes a seat at the piano and continues to enjoy it! Then, beauty industry veteran and founder of Nyakio Beauty and co-founder of Thirteen Lune Nyakio Grieco joins them to talk about diversity and inclusion of Black and Brown communities in the beauty world, what she’s learned about life in her forties, and what it was really like to go from selling product from her apartment to launching at Target. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com.Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show.Follow us on Twitter (@Forever35Pod) and Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and join the Forever35 Facebook Group (Password: Serums). Sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.This week’s episode is sponsored by:STRIVECTIN - Learn more at StriVectin.com. Email subscribers receive 15% off their first order. AURA FRAMES - Go to auraframes.com and used code forever35 for up to $100 until May 9th! CALM - For 40% off a Calm Premium subscription, head to calm.com/forever35. PURPLE - Go to Purple.com/forever3510, and use promo code FOREVER3510. For a limited time, get 10% off any order of $200 or more! JENNI KAYNE - Get 15% off your first order at jennikayne.com when you use code FOREVER35 at checkout. ROTHY’S - For free shipping and free returns/exchanges, visit rothys.com/forever35. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we’re welcoming our second-ever #DamnGoods Guest Host, Nyakio Grieco! Founder of Nyakio Beauty and a brand new, completely inclusive shopping site called Thirteen Lune, Nyakio is here to tell us which Black and Brown-owned beauty brands are topping her top shelf this minute. You’ll find out why the barrier-breaking e-commerce platform has caught the attention of celeb investors like Gwyneth Paltrow, Sean Combs and Naomi Watts. Then, discover “the best leave-in conditioner Nyakio has ever used,”  the multi-purpose dream oil she can’t keep in stock, and our biggest discovery — a face-buffing tool that looks like a portobello mushroom wearing a chunky knit sweater, lolz.   Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Twitter,  Join our private Facebook group

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Nyakio Grieco is the founder of Nyakio™, a collection of award-winning premium skincare products inspired by beauty secrets she discovered through her family, friends, and world travels. Nyakio is a first-generation American of Kenyan descent. She grew up in Norman, where her father was the Professor of African Studies at the University of Oklahoma – her alma mater. Upon graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Business Marketing, Nyakio moved to Los Angeles to work in the entertainment industry. She held positions at Creative Artists Agency, Elephant Walk, and 3 Arts Entertainment. Nyakio, however, was passionate from a young age about beauty. Her interest in beauty, coupled with a yearning to be an entrepreneur, prompted Nyakio to thoroughly research the cosmetics industry, leading her to the realization that while many cultures were represented, the sophistication of Africa was missing. She decided to not only fill the void in the market but also honor her heritage by bottling Africa's timeless beauty traditions, as well as traditions from across Asia, Europe, and India. Nyakio partnered with Sundial Brands, a subsidiary of Unilever, to develop her skincare line and bring global beauty secrets of natural ageless beauty to the U.S. market. She curated her family's recipes and translated cultural traditions from 13 countries, incorporating them into nakio™, which is handmade with ethically and sustainably sourced natural ingredients from around the world, that have been used for generations for their hydrating, revitalizing, soothing, and anti-aging benefits. Nyakio's authentic story and one-of-kind natural skincare products are must-haves for Hollywood's elite. In 2020, Nyakio realized that beauty brands founded by black and brown founders were underrepresented, so she founded Thirteen Lune. An online beauty marketplace that highlights black and brown-founded beauty brands that resonate with all skin colors. Nyakio lives in Los Angeles with her husband, renowned sculptor David Grieco, daughter Lulu, son Rocco, and dog Summer.    @nyakio @nyakiobeauty  @thirteenlune 

Nyakio Grieco is a serial beauty entrepreneur. She’s the founder and creator of Nyakio Beauty, an award-winning skincare brand that paid homage to her beauty secrets learned as a child while visiting her grandmother and watching her use coffee beans to exfoliate her skin. In 2016, she sold the brand to Unilever and it’s now exclusively sold at Target with cult-favorite SKUs like their Cleansing Oil Balm and Rescue Oil. Today, she’s using her two decades worth of expertise in the beauty industry to launch a much needed business aimed at building a more inclusive beauty industry. Earlier this month, she co-launched Thirteen Lune, an e-commerce destination designed to inspire the discovery of beauty brands created by Black and Brown founders that resonate with people of all colors. The website sells products made for all people by BIPOC-owned brands, features a through fully curated selection of products made specifically for Black and Brown people, and emphasizes ally brands that have made a measurable effort to create an inclusive product lineup. Launched with thirteen brands, an editorial platform, and a long list of allies, also known as their “Vanguard,” Thirteen Lune's mission is to reframe how Black and Brown beauty brands are perceived not only from an industry perspective, but also for the consumer, giving each brand a platform to sell, educate, and engage with wider audience like never before. In this episode, Nyakio tells us about her experience building a beauty business pre-social media, a behind-the-scenes look at creating Thirteen Lune, and how everyone can take part in pushing their message of inclusivity forward.    Visit ThirteenLune.com and follow them on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thirteenlune/ Keep up with Nyakio on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nyakio/ Read Nyakio’s story for Refinery29 here https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/06/9849590/nyakio-grieco-black-entrepreneur-racism-covid-19-interview   Produced by Dear Media

Nyakio Kamoche Grieco, Founder of the award-winning Nyakio Beauty, lets us in on some family secrets. This incredible clean AND green line of products, was inspired by her family of medicine men, farmers and educators and is based on incredible family recipes and traditions. The line of botanical rich formulas was sourced from 13 countries across the globe and is everything our bodies deserve. She teaches us that feeding oils back into our skin is essential and hydration is key to natural beauty. Links:Maracuja Rescue Oil Sweet Almond Cleansing BalmYouth Infused Daily Defense CreamShani Darden Cleansing SerumGoop Instant FacialLightstim LED Light Facial

This episode is dedicated to female entrepreneurs in the beauty space. Congratulations to Nyakio Grieco, Jennifer Lopez,  and Lisa Rinna on your new launches! Now let's talk about why they matter and what to get excited about. DM us at twitter.com/MUAChronicle or instagram.com/MUAChronicle or email us at muachronicle@gmail.com!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/muacpodcast) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-makeup-artist-chronicle4/support

Nyakio Grieco has hands down the glowiest skin we’ve ever seen, and on this week’s episode of the Beauty Closet podcast, the nyakio Beauty founder and CEO tells Jean Godfrey-June and Megan O’Neill about the clean ingredients from Africa that make all the difference. From the beauty secrets she got from her grandmother, a farmer in Kenya, to her experiences as one of the most successful Black clean beauty founders in the business, Grieco’s perspective is unique: This summer’s uprising over racial injustice had her reflecting on her early struggles to find funding and a foothold with retailers. “It’s a beautiful thing that so many people are finally seeing people who deserve to have been seen for far too long,” she says. Listen to hear how she’s helping change the narrative for fellow Black founders, her prescription for great skin, how YouTube tutorials can help you raise your kids, and why she feels the most beautiful in her forties. (For more, see The Beauty Closet hub.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The beauty industry is a challenging field, especially for women of color. Beauty secrets and rituals from different cultures are often under-celebrated. Listen to Nyakio Grieco share how her family's beauty secrets helped her start her brand. Nyakio also emphasizes her passion to help young girls recognize their potential and achieve their dreams.If you want to know more about Nyakio's beauty secrets, listen to this episode!

Uncovering Beauty Secrets as a Woman of Color with Nyakio Grieco Entrepreneurship is a challenging field for women, especially for women of color. From funding to operations, many black women entrepreneurs struggle to get recognition. This fact is especially true in the beauty industry. Beauty traditions and rituals of women who come from different places around the world have often been under-celebrated. In this episode, Nyakio Grieco shares how her family’s beauty secrets helped her start her brand. She talks about how she continues to overcome the challenges facing women of color in entrepreneurship. Nyakio also emphasizes her passion to help young girls recognize their potential and achieve their dreams. If you want to know more about Nyakio’s beauty secrets, listen to this episode! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Uncover Nyakio’s family and traditional beauty secrets. Know more about the challenges confronting black and brown women entrepreneurs. Understand the importance of mentorship in pursuing your passion. Resources Official Website—Nyakio: Clean and Green Beauty Nyakio Skincare by Nyakio Grieco on Target.com Nyakio Beauty by Nyakio Grieco on Facebook Girls Inc. FREE workbook! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Enter your email below, and I’ll send it right away! Episode Highlights Nyakio’s Story Nyakio is a first-generation American of Kenyan descent.  She grew up in New York, New Jersey, and Oklahoma. At present, she lives in Los Angeles. Nyakio studied business in college. She worked in the entertainment industry before she started her skincare business. How Nyakio Uncovered Her Family’s Beauty Secrets Nyakio’s first beauty secret is coffee scrub. Her grandmother, a coffee farmer, taught her how to make an exfoliating scrub from Kenyan coffee beans and sugarcane. She also gained wisdom from her grandfather, who was a medicine man. He used oil extracts for ceremonies and to treat the skin and other ailments. Starting Her Own Beauty Business At the age of 27, Nyakio quit her job in Hollywood. She started creating her grandmother’s coffee scrub. At that time, Nyakio did not have a lot of money.  She struggled to get funding for her business. She turned to her community, friends, and family. When Nyakio began her business, she was in charge of everything, from shipping and receiving to customer service. Nyakio entered the beauty industry at a time when there were very few women of color in it. She hopes that more WOC can be part of the industry soon. Overcoming the Challenges When Nyakio started her business, she did not know that only less than 0.2% of black women get funding. If she knew that information, she would have been discouraged. She is inspired by young women who enter the business industry, knowing that information. For Nyakio, it’s more than skincare and beauty. She also wants to help shape the next generation of female leaders. The Importance of Mentorship Throughout her life, Nyakio sought out mentors. She loves asking questions and seeking information. Her teachers and mentors allowed her to grow and realize her power. Your mentors teach you lessons. Sometimes, they last throughout your lifetime. Mentorship can make a big difference in pushing someone to pursue his or her passion. Nyakio sits on the board of Girls Inc. to inspire more young girls to be smart and bold. On Optimism and Having Faith There are so many resources right now. It is easier to gather funds. Many people invest in the businesses of black women as part of their anti-racist initiatives. Without the dark, there is no light. Get out of your way, overcome your doubts, and do the work. When we give back to brown and black communities, we are helping to make the playing field even. Do not be afraid of going out and starting a business as a woman of color.  Clean & Green Skincare Line Organic ingredients used to be very expensive. At present, they are more accessible. Clean beauty is easier to make. Nyakio has been in the clean beauty industry for 18 years. She sees it going in the right direction. When people take the time and energy to do things right, that’s when we get to see positive shifts in the industry. Looking Forward In February, Nyakio launched her brand at Target.com. She believes Target has done a great job of celebrating inclusivity. The first half of the year has been challenging. However, she hopes that the end of 2020 is about standing in our light. As a businesswoman, Nyakio believes in telling her family’s story and having faith that people will find her brand. On Loving Life Nyakio feels radically loved every morning she wakes up and gets to live another day. She feels radically loved by God and her angels. Nyakio radically loves all the parts of her life. She loves being a mother, entrepreneur, Kenyan American, friend, and mentor. She loves living life, even the hard parts of it. 5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode “To have those kinds of statistics and still go for it, you have to be a brave soul.” “Mentorship, I think, can be the real difference between somebody going for it or not. My mentors really helped me to stay the course.” “I truly believe and have faith and optimism that, you know, without the dark, there is no light.” “Get out of your own way; get out of your own doubts. Do the work, do the research, because for all of us to do that, and then turn it to our own success, we give back our time or dollars to brown and black communities. What we are doing is evening the playing field.” “Don’t be afraid about going out and starting a business and doing this as a woman of color, especially as women, because when we come together, we mobilize and change the world.” About Nyakio Nyakio Grieco is the founder of Nyakio Beauty, a clean beauty and skincare line. As a first-generation American of Kenyan descent, she started her own business through her family’s beauty secrets. Nyakio is a beauty secret curator, formulator, and storyteller. She commits to inspiring young women of color to find and pursue their passion. Know more about Nyakio and her work by connecting with her through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You may also check her products on her website or at Target.com. Enjoy the Podcast? If you felt radically loved from listening to this podcast, subscribe and share it with the people you love! Love to give us 5 stars? If you do, we'd love a review from you. Help us reach more people and make them feel loved. Do you want to help people know about traditional beauty secrets and how to create their brand? A simple way is to share what you've learned today on social media. Don't forget to send us messages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thanks for listening!  To feeling radically loved, Rosie

Nyakio Grieco is the founder and creator of Nyakio Beauty, an award-winning line of skincare products initially inspired by her own Kenyan heritage and family’s beauty recipes. Since its launch in 2002, Nyakio has expanded to include cultural traditions from 13 countries around the world that have been historically underrepresented in mainstream beauty and skincare. Today, the products are beloved and highly accessible via Target.com, but Grieco’s entrepreneurial journey wasn’t easy. After much perseverance and many brand resets, her purpose became clear: “I’m here to help other women, young women who look like me, know that they can do this.” Hear how Grieco went from working in talent representation at some of the biggest agencies in Hollywood to navigating and pushing for meaningful change within the beauty world on this episode of Second Life.

Nyakio Grieco is the founder of Nyakio Beauty, a clean and green skincare line inspired by her own Kenyan family recipes and beauty traditions she’s learned from her travels around the globe. Leading the clean beauty movement for over a decade, Nyakio’s award-winning beauty brand recently launched at her dream come true retailer, Target. The brand’s signature coffee scrub, cold-pressed oils, and cleansing balm made with sweet almonds reveal she’s a true foodie at heart. During quarantine, Nyakio has finally found her inner baker and enjoys cooking and baking for her family. Tune in to this episode of Live to Eat as we talk about how entrepreneurs can pivot during trying times, the art of circling, the best way to combat “maskne,” and why queso should be the sixth food group.

Nyakio Grieco is the founder of Nyakio Beauty, an award-winning skin-care brand that has been leading the clean beauty movement since 2002. While moving up the ranks in the entertainment industry, Nyakio realized that many cultures were under-represented in the prestige beauty space and saw a white space in the market.She launched her company based on beauty secrets she learned as a child while visiting her grandmother, who was a coffee farmer, in Kenya and watching her use coffee beans to exfoliate & take care of her skin. She has sold her products in retail outlets nationwide, including Ulta, and is now exclusively available at Target. In 2015, Nyakio sold the company to Sundial Brands, which is now part of Unilever.Although she has an incredible success story, Nyakio’s journey was far from easy. She’s managed the ups & down of entrepreneurship with so much grace, and is a firm believer that failure is not an option. She’s passionate about sharing her journey building a business from the ground up & inspiring others to also follow their passions and live a life with no regrets.In this episode, we’ll talk to Nyakio about: * How Nyakio’s upbringing & Kenyan family inspired her clean beauty journey at a young age [3:50]* Nyakio shares why she decided to move to LA & begin her career in the entertainment industry [8:04]* How Nykaio saw an opportunity to create a product in the prestige beauty space [12:30] * Nyakio describes how she decided to go all-in with her business & the importance of living a life with no regrets [13:46]* Nyakio walks through the early days of the company, the power of storytelling & how she raised money as a first time entrepreneur [17:45]* Nyakio talks about what it takes to support a high growth business [23:56]* The importance, as an entrepreneur, of always going back and editing your business plan [26:35]* How Nyakio thinks about partnerships and what led to Sundial’s acquisition of her company [29:35]* Why mentorship is important when building a business & why you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help [33:10]* Nyakio shares words of advice for managing a high growth company and motherhood & why it’s important to have self compassion [38:09]* Nyakio talks about why women authentically supporting women is key to our collective success [41:35]* Nyakio explains why it’s important to know your numbers & how to pick the right business partners [43:55]* Nyakio discusses the realities of raising money as a woman of color & why it only takes one “yes” to get your business off the ground [44:30]Follow Nyakio:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyakio/ & https://www.instagram.com/nyakiobeauty/* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyakiobeauty/* Website: https://www.nyakio.com/Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Roxy and Tammin sit down with celebrity beauty expert Nyakio Grieco and talk secret ways to look younger, and what’s the deal on circling and Al Pacino’s fingernails.

Episode 31 featuring Nyakio Grieco Entrepreneur and founder of Nyakio Beauty. She shares how being a 1st generation of Kenyan descent played a big part of her starting her business. Hear about the beauty tips she learned from her grandmother and the products that she uses such as Yangu oils, quinoa and ginseng that makes her line so unique and natural! You can shop the Nyakio Beauty line at Ulta https://www.ulta.com/brand/nyakio Follow Nyakio Beauty: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyakiobeauty/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyakiobeauty/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nyakiobeauty Follow Girl Talk y Mas: www.instagram.com/girltalkymas/ twitter.com/GirlTalkyMas www.facebook.com/GirlTalkyMasPodcast/

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Nyakio Grieco is the founder of Nyakio Beauty, a natural, prestige skincare line based on her family’s beauty secrets. The line is all ethically and sustainably sourced and exclusively sold at Ulta, the largest beauty retailer in the US. Even more impressive is that she built her brand from the ground up before the age of Instagram (the original influencer marketing!) Not only is Nyakio a badass founder and entrepreneur, she’s also a social butterfly. We discuss how she was able to get her products in the hands of Hollywood celebrities (and no, she was not born into it and did not move to LA with major connections) -  You can stalk her Instagram if you want to know some of the power players in fashion, beauty, and Hollywood who count Nyakio as one of their close friends. On this episode, we talk: Nyakio's journey from Hollywood assistant to entrepreneur How she built her beauty brand from the ground up (ideation to creation to distribution) The ups & the downs of the entrepreneurial journey What her tween daughter is watching (what influences tweens!) How she made her power player best friends Why building a personal brand is so important today (and more!)   To connect with Nyakio: Nyakio's Instagram Nyakio's YouTube Nyakio's Facebook Nyakio Beauty at Ulta Nyakio Beauty Website Nyakio Beauty's Instagram To connect with Brittany: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Website Sign up here if you want to receive the latest news on growing you industry influence! #beyondinfluential #beyondinfluentialpodcast