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Ever wondered what it takes to grow a business and make a lasting impact in the community? In this episode of Routine Rundown, we're in conversation with President of Beauty & Wellbeing at Unilever & CEO of Sundial Brands, Cara Sabin as she shares her experience working behind-the scenes of some of the most impactful beauty products to date. Cara highlights the transformative power of beauty, not just in terms of our physical appearance, but also in how it can change lives and society as we reflect on her work with the the New Voices Fund, and the investment in Black-owned and women-owned businesses.HOST: Zoë Weiner, Contributing Beauty Editor at Well+GoodGUEST: Cara Sabin, President of Beauty & Wellbeing Unilever North America & CEO of Sundial BrandsABOUT THIS PODCASTWell+Good Senior beauty editor and host Zoë Weiner never turns down an opportunity to ask top dermatologists, hair stylists or celebs about their beauty routines—down to the exact eyebrow brush they swear by. In each season, we'll vet the products that have been sitting in your cart, talk through all the latest trends and learn the why behind the routines that prepare us for each day. Get the rundown with new episodes on Mondays and Thursdays because we know routines aren't made in one day!Subscribe to our newsletter to keep the conversation going ABOUT WELL+GOOD STUDIOSFind the wellness that fits your frequency with podcasts from Well+Good Studios. We invite you to listen in as we learn about healthy living from the most interesting experts, thought-leaders, and celebrities in wellness. Discover shows that will help you reimagine what it means for you to live well, from the voices of Well+Good.You can also find more from Well+Good on our website on YouTube or social in between shows.Got thoughts? Shoot us a line at podcasts@wellandgood.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Olamide Olowe—founder & CEO of Topicals—highlights her tenacity to constantly learn, the importance of mentorship and the journey that led her to earn her most recent title of “the youngest Black woman to raise $10MM in funding”.  She shares that her “strategy in life is to learn as much as [she] can about a particular topic”.  She also discusses how she has been forging a path for entrepreneurial young, Black women through her new platform: The Cost of Doing Business, and how the importance of the community is a core pillar for the brand. She expresses appreciation for the lessons she learned through being a student-athlete and for gaining her “MBA in the real world” through co-founding the beauty brand SheaGIRL, in partnership with SheaMoisture. All of these experiences prepared her to take advantage of what she calls “business rocket fuel.”   Olamide leaves us with several key lessons: About Her Perspective on Building a Brand/Business “Building your community starts with understanding what your brand's mission is, what your brand stands for. Once you have that, you'll understand how to draw the right customers to you.” “Any business I start will have a component of doing social good.” About Her Perspective on Fundraising “Funding is rocket fuel, and you can't put rocket fuel into a rocket that hasn't even been built yet.” “I am a reflection of what could happen when we invest in young Black women.” “Everyone needs to be on this track and on this path to create equity in communities of color.” About Her Perspective on Life “I've always had the intention of doing things that were hard, things that would help others.” “To whom much is given, much is expected.” “The first thing is making sure you're constantly consuming things that are teaching you something. Get into the habit of learning.” Bio: Olamide Olowe, Founder and CEO  (Pronounced Oh-LAH-mi-day Oh-LOW-way) She/Her Olamide Olowe is a recent graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles where she was a pre-Med student and received a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in Race, Ethnicity, and Politics and a minor in Entrepreneurship. In 2015, Olamide co-founded the beauty brand SheaGIRL, in partnership with SheaMoisture. Sundial Brands, parent company of SheaGIRL, was later acquired by Unilever in 2017. Currently, Olamide is the founder and CEO of Topicals, a skincare company transforming the way people feel about skin through effective products for eczema and hyperpigmentation. Olamide is passionate about harnessing the power of culture, technology, and science to improve the relationship between women of color and the beauty industry. She has received notable recognition from Harvard Business School, Google, the PAC12, and the UCLA Alumni Association. Most recently, Olamide has secured the title of youngest black woman to raise $10 million in funding in a financing round led by CAVU Consumer Partners.  “I've always had the intention of doing things that were hard, things that would help others.”   Follow  @olamideolowe and @topicals or visit https://mytopicals.com/! Tune in to learn more from Kendra and Olamide!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Olamide Olowe—founder & CEO of Topicals—highlights her tenacity to constantly learn, the importance of mentorship and the journey that led her to earn her most recent title of “the youngest Black woman to raise $10MM in funding”.  She shares that her “strategy in life is to learn as much as [she] can about a particular topic”.  She also discusses how she has been forging a path for entrepreneurial young, Black women through her new platform: The Cost of Doing Business, and how the importance of the community is a core pillar for the brand. She expresses appreciation for the lessons she learned through being a student-athlete and for gaining her “MBA in the real world” through co-founding the beauty brand SheaGIRL, in partnership with SheaMoisture. All of these experiences prepared her to take advantage of what she calls “business rocket fuel.”   Olamide leaves us with several key lessons: About Her Perspective on Building a Brand/Business “Building your community starts with understanding what your brand's mission is, what your brand stands for. Once you have that, you'll understand how to draw the right customers to you.” “Any business I start will have a component of doing social good.” About Her Perspective on Fundraising “Funding is rocket fuel, and you can't put rocket fuel into a rocket that hasn't even been built yet.” “I am a reflection of what could happen when we invest in young Black women.” “Everyone needs to be on this track and on this path to create equity in communities of color.” About Her Perspective on Life “I've always had the intention of doing things that were hard, things that would help others.” “To whom much is given, much is expected.” “The first thing is making sure you're constantly consuming things that are teaching you something. Get into the habit of learning.” Bio: Olamide Olowe, Founder and CEO  (Pronounced Oh-LAH-mi-day Oh-LOW-way) She/Her Olamide Olowe is a recent graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles where she was a pre-Med student and received a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in Race, Ethnicity, and Politics and a minor in Entrepreneurship. In 2015, Olamide co-founded the beauty brand SheaGIRL, in partnership with SheaMoisture. Sundial Brands, parent company of SheaGIRL, was later acquired by Unilever in 2017. Currently, Olamide is the founder and CEO of Topicals, a skincare company transforming the way people feel about skin through effective products for eczema and hyperpigmentation. Olamide is passionate about harnessing the power of culture, technology, and science to improve the relationship between women of color and the beauty industry. She has received notable recognition from Harvard Business School, Google, the PAC12, and the UCLA Alumni Association. Most recently, Olamide has secured the title of youngest black woman to raise $10 million in funding in a financing round led by CAVU Consumer Partners.  “I've always had the intention of doing things that were hard, things that would help others.”   Follow  @olamideolowe and @topicals or visit https://mytopicals.com/! Tune in to learn more from Kendra and Olamide!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello my beautiful friends and welcome back to Too Smart For This! This week's guest is the incredible Olamide Olowe, CEO and founder of Topicals! Olamide Olowe is a recent graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles where she was a pre-Med student and received a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in Race, Ethnicity, and Politics and a minor in Entrepreneurship. In 2015, Olamide co-founded the beauty brand SheaGIRL, in partnership with SheaMoisture. Sundial Brands, parent company of SheaGIRL, was later acquired by Unilever in 2017. Currently, Olamide is the founder and CEO of Topicals, a skincare company transforming the way people feel about skin through effective products for eczema and hyperpigmentation. Olamide is passionate about harnessing the power of culture, technology, and science to improve the relationship between women of color and the beauty industry. She has received notable recognition from Harvard Business School, Google, the PAC12, and the UCLA Alumni Association. The platform she mentioned re: her entrepreneurial advice launches next week, and we will update the show notes then! Follow Olamide: https://www.instagram.com/olamideaolowe/ Follow Topicals: https://www.instagram.com/topicals/ Shop Topicals: https://mytopicals.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA2-2eBhClARIsAGLQ2RlbW1Q37-dptyOOUySuM264Qsm2LhaxKxNbMvt_AhYDgNpCi-7bAqYaAj7nEALw_wcB Shop Too Collective: https://toocollective.com/ [use code PODCAST15 for a discount at checkout!] Follow Too Collective: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/ Follow Alexis: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/  This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5806440/advertisementAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, Jason talks with Cara Sabin, CEO of Sundial Brands, a Unilever company. They discuss Cara's adventures in marketing and how her role as CEO factors into the operation of the Madam by CJW haircare brand. Local Color is hosted and produced by Jason V. and is distributed by Your Public Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's conversation is with food enthusiast, storyteller, and creative strategist Jon Gray. Jon is the co-founder and self-proclaimed dishwasher of Ghetto Gastro— a collective that uses food as a medium to ignite conversations about race, inequity, and inclusivity. Jon's love affair with the Bronx, usage of mixed media, and desire to build new narratives that empower black and brown people, teaches us the importance of having pride in your roots and staying true to yourself.  In today's conversation, we're reminded of the importance of staying true to ourselves. We explore themes such as the value of fostering deep connections, the importance of perseverance, and we journey into why trusting your instincts can be your greatest tool.  What to read Pre-order https://ghettogastro.com/pages/black-power-kitchen (Black Power Kitchen - Ghetto Gastro) by Jon Gray, Pierre Serrano, Lester Walker (Drops 10.18.22) https://bookshop.org/books/my-grandmother-s-hands-racialized-trauma-and-the-pathway-to-mending-our-hearts-and-bodies-9781942094470/9781942094470 (My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies) by Resmaa Menakem  https://bookshop.org/books/the-rise-black-cooks-and-the-soul-of-american-food-a-cookbook/9780316480680 (The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food: A Cookbook) by Marcus Samuelsson,  Yewande Komolafe, Osayi Endolyn People mentioned https://studiomuseum.org/thelma-golden-director-and-chief-curator (Thelma Golden) - Director and Chief Curator of The Studio Museum in Harlem Curator, critic & author https://cargocollective.com/museummammy (Kimberly Drew)  Graphic Artist https://www.moma.org/artists/70943 (Emory Douglas)  Artist https://www.jamelrobinson.com/ (Jamel Robinson)  Co-Founder of ArtNoir & President of Saint Heron https://www.instagram.com/queencc/?hl=en (Carolyn Concepcion) https://camh.org/event/in-conversation-amoako-boafo-and-larry-ossei-mensah/ (Larry Ossei-Mensah) Curator & Co-founder of https://www.instagram.com/artnoirco/?hl=en (@artnoirco) Artist http://www.derrickadams.com/ (Derrick Adams)  https://www.sheamoisture.com/ca/en/narratively-longroad.html (Richelieu Dennis) - Founder & CEO of Sundial Brands, maker of SheaMoisture Learn more about Jon Gray Check out Ghetto Gastro's appliance collection https://cruxgg.com/ (CRUXGG)  https://www.cooperhewitt.org/channel/jon-gray-of-ghetto-gastro-selects/ (Jon Gray's) of Ghetto Gastro, Cooper Hewitt Installation Watch Jon Gray's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cWkKwGUt3g ((Ghetto Gasto) TedTalk) What to listen to https://open.spotify.com/track/1sYRkVKdT2ize1HSDCwbEF (Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud) by James Brown https://open.spotify.com/track/6HZILIRieu8S0iqY8kIKhj (DNA.) by Kendrick Lamar https://open.spotify.com/track/48EjSdYh8wz2gBxxqzrsLe?autoplay=true&v=T (Cranes in the Sky) by Solange Who to follow Find him on https://www.instagram.com/ghettogray/ (IG) To learn more about his work, visit GhettoGastro.com  This conversation was recorded on July 30th, 2022.  Host https://www.instagram.com/dario.studio/ (Dario Calmese)  Producer: https://www.instagram.com/holly_woodco/ (Coniqua Johnson)  Visual Art Direction and Designs:  http://riverwildmen.com (River Wildmen), https://www.instagram.com/afrovisualism/ (Justin Smith), Adam Selah Director of Digital Content: https://www.instagram.com/vickygcreative/ (Vicky Garcia) Bookings: http://@itsms.kt (K.T. Thompson) Audio Engineer + Composer: https://www.instagram.com/adamradice/ (Adam Radice) Original music composed by https://www.instagram.com/adamradice/ (Adam Radice) 

Author and journalist A'Lelia Bundles is the author of On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker – a New York Times Notable Book about her entrepreneurial great-great-grandmother – that is the inspiration for Self Made, the fictional four-part Netflix series starring Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer that premiered in March 2020. She is at work on her fifth book, The Joy Goddess of Harlem: A'Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance, a biography of her great-grandmother, whose parties, arts patronage and international travels helped define that era. A'Lelia is brand historian for MADAM by Madam C. J. Walker, a line of hair care products developed in partnership with Sundial Brands and Walmart. In February 2022 she was named the inaugural Center for Africana Studies and Culture Prestigious Fellow in the School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI. She is the founder of the Madam Walker Family Archives, the largest private collection of Walker photographs and memorabilia. She is a vice chair emerita of Columbia University's Board of Trustees and chair emerita of the board of the National Archives Foundation. She is a member of several boards that reflect her interest in history, journalism, political activism, social justice and historic preservation including the March on Washington Film Festival, the Schlesinger Library on the History of Women at Harvard's Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Indiana Landmarks, Columbia Global Reports and the Smithsonian's American Women's History Initiative. A'Lelia was a network television news executive and producer for thirty years at NBC News and then at ABC News, where she was Washington, DC deputy bureau chief and director of talent development. Her articles and essays have been published in the New York Times Book Review, Variety, TheUndefeated.com, Al Jazeera, Parade, Ms., O Magazine, Essence, several encyclopedias and books, and on her blog at www.aleliabundles.com. As a speaker and emcee, she has appeared at universities, corporations and book festivals, as well as on ABC, CBS, MSNBC, NBC, NPR, PBS and BBC. She has served as an advisor for numerous documentaries, museum exhibits, biographies, scholarly papers and history texts. A recipient of an Emmy and a du Pont Gold Baton, she has participated in writing residencies at Yaddo and the MacDowell Colony. She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College and received a masters degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

In this episode, I sit down with Eden Zeilo, the Director of Global Brand Marketing at Unilever for the Sundial Brands, which includes the SheaMoisture, Nubian Heritage, nyakio, MCJW, and Emerge brands. Eden manages the SheaMoisture brand globally in Canada, Europe, Australia, Africa, and Latin America. Eden leads the charge in establishing partnerships with distributors, retailers, marketing agencies, and other suppliers in order to engage with the end consumer and drives global business and brand strategy. Eden holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's in Operations Research from MIT. From its inception, SheaMoisture has been dedicated to empowering women to embrace their natural beauty as they define it. Alongside this mission is their commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, promoting fair trade and ethical sourcing practices while developing community infrastructure in Ghana and transforming Black communities. Eden shares more insights into how Shea Moisture continues to serve the underserved needs of multicultural and millennial consumers globally, through its long-established community commerce business model, funding opportunities for women of color entrepreneurs. Episode Timeline: [2:20] Eden describes how a sense of community is reflected in Eritrea where she's from. [7:03] How she focuses on authentically representing underserved communities' markets. [11:12] Driving for community commerce and entrepreneurship in underserved communities [20:59] The efforts that Unilever has undertaken to advocate for more inclusive beauty standards. [24:23] The actions that need to be implemented to change the beauty marketing mindset [35:56] The role of informal markets in SheaMoisture's Africa business strategy [39:29] Eden's thought on three considerations when expanding to the African beauty market Check out the Subsaharan Beauty on IG: @thesubsaharanbeauty If you'd like to connect, email Ijeoma at ijeoma@thesubsaharanbeauty.com with the subject line, "TSBC Connect". **DISCLAIMER: All views, information, or opinions expressed shared during this episode are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Unilever, Sundial Brands, and its employees.

A seasoned brand marketer and general manager with over 25 years of experience, Kimberly is widely recognized as a leading business executive that is known for driving transformative growth among existing and emerging Brands and Companies. She sites her ability to stay connected with consumers and culture, cultivate strong collaborative partnerships, unlock revenue growth opportunities, and build inspired and empowered teams as keys to her success. Kimberly recently joined ViacomCBS as EVP, Chief Marketing Officer, BET Networks. In this role she is responsible for managing and implementing brand strategy across all platforms including the BET and BET Her linear networks, BET+ streaming, BET Social and stewards the highly successful BET Live Events business. Prior to joining BET, Kimberly was the Chief Operating and Brand Officer, Sundial Brands where she partnered with founder and CEO, Richelieu Dennis, to craft the overall strategic direction for future growth across the entire Sundial portfolio, including SheaMoisture, Nubian Heritage, Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture, and Nyakio. Kimberly oversaw Operations, Marketing, International, and Sales, and played a leading role in the launch and marketing of the $100M New Voices Fund in support of Women of Color Entrepreneurs. Prior to Sundial, Kimberly was Chief Marketing Officer of the Beauty Division of Coty, Inc., the makers of several fragrances and iconic beauty brands such as COVERGIRL, Clairol, Sally Hansen, and Rimmel. During her time at Coty, Kimberly stewarded the U.S. relaunch of several flagship brands, including Rimmel's Street Beauty, the modernization of Sally Hansen, and Clairol's Nice N' Easy relaunch which delivered the most significant innovation in the hair color category in the last 50 years. Prior to joining Coty, Kimberly worked at The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) for 16 years in various roles in North America and Global. Her roles included Vice President, Venturing and Emerging Brands (VEB) where she was responsible for leading marketing, innovation and assessing high growth merger and acquisition opportunities of emerging beverage brands. She is widely known for her leadership, turnaround and delivery of record growth of the $3.5B Sprite and Flavors portfolio. During her leadership, she relaunched The Coca-Cola Company's 2nd and 3rd largest global brands and led key marketing partnerships with the NBA, LeBron James, Drake and many others. Kimberly started her career in Brand Management at Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, OH. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications & Business from Howard University and a MBA from Clark Atlanta University. She has been recognized as one of the Top Marketing Executives to Watch, interviewed by leading industry publications and has spoken on a number of panels on Women's empowerment, how to expand brands globally and effectively market to youth, millennials and multicultural consumers. She is actively involved in many professional and social organizations and has been nationally recognized for her efforts to address childhood literacy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humovemakers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humovemakers/support

In this episode of Support is Sexy, Co-Founders of Topicals, Olamide Olowe and Claudia Teng speak about their business partnership, branding, and raising $2.7 million in investments by selling a vision, not just a product. Be inspired by their success as young women of color and learn about what it takes to create a truly disruptive brand on Support is Sexy.    Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening!   About our Guest: Olamide Olowe is the 24-year-old Co-Founder & CEO of Topicals, a skincare company transforming the way people feel about skin with products for eczema and hyperpigmentation. A UCLA graduate, Olamide is the former Co-Founder of SheaGIRL, a Sundial Brands subsidiary.  Claudia Teng, also 24, is Co-Founder & CPO at Topicals, the brand creating “funner flare-ups.” Growing up with eczema and working in clinical research helped her see what patients really need and what’s lacking in the skin-care space. Topicals have sold out multiple times on nordstorm.com.      Insight from this episode: Questions to ask potential business partners and investors.  Strategies for creating a brand that you believe in, even if others don’t.  A look into networking and finding investors, including Olamide’s experience cold contacting on LinkedIn. How you can “do well by doing good.”   Quotes from the show: “For anyone at any age, fundraising is really hard… It was really important for us, one, to find people who wanted to be allies with us.” –Olamide Olowe Support is Sexy Ep. #767 “We’re not just selling a cute cream on Instagram. We really are trying to change that category [of skin care].” –Olamide Olowe Support is Sexy Ep. #767 “Make sure that the people you have onboard with whatever facet, whether that’s a retailer partner, a retail partner, a co-founder, an investor, that this person really is on the same page with you about what the end goal is. Because when you’re not on the same page, that’s when dissension and a bunch of trouble happens because someone’s trying to pull forward while someone’s trying to pull back.” –Olamide Olowe Support is Sexy Ep. #767 “We wanted retail to help us tell our story. That was the purpose of being in retail.” –Claudia Teng Support is Sexy Ep. #767 “[Listening] is a simple but underrated tool. If you are a company, person, or brand that touts community and touts your brand having community, then it’s important to first and foremost be a listener to them and understand and be receptive to their needs.” –Claudia Teng Support is Sexy Ep. #767 “Inclusivity goes all the way back to product development.” –Olamide Olowe Support is Sexy Ep. #767 Resources Mentioned Join Elayne live on your favorite social media platform: www.LiveWithElayne.com   Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker  Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker   Olamide Olowe Twitter: @OlamideAOlowe Instagram: @olamideaolowe  LinkedIn: Olamide Olowe   Claudia Teng LinkedIn: Claudia Teng   Topicals Website: mytopicals.com Twitter: @topicals  Instagram: @mytopicals  TikTok: @topicals_   Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist    Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 

My sorority sister, friend, and CEO of Sundial Brands - Cara Sabin joins me to tell her story and journey, how she moved into leading Sundial Brands, and has truly defined down her sense of purpose as a woman in business. With over 20 years of general management, business strategy, consumer marketing, digital and innovation experience, Cara is currently the CEO of Sundial Brands (owner of brands Shea Moisture, Nubian Heritage, Nyakio and Madame CJ Walker Beauty Culture). Prior to her current role, she held management positions in prestige beauty, leading Global Marketing for Clinique $1B Makeup and Fragrance portfolio as well as Marketing for NARS Cosmetics' Americas business.

Beauty wasn't on Dorian Morris' mind as a career but she got a taste of the industry early when she worked with the fragrance buyer at Robinson-May. But she didn't think about it again until she'd already worked as a planner at Macy's, obtained an MBA from Harvard Business School, and done a stint working in brand management at CPG behemoth General Mills. Dorian chats with us about how she found similarities between working in food and beauty when she landed a job at Kendo, the brand incubator for Sephora, and why the scrappy environment allowed her to thrive. She points out that her next job, at Sundial Brands, where she was responsible for relaunching the Madame CJ Walker Beauty Culture brand was even scrappier. Dorian shares how a short stint at CoverGirl helped her realize that she does better in smaller environments that huge brands. After quitting that job, Dorian started exploring her next act and founded Undefined Beauty Inc. She shares why she took the leap and launched her company at the Indie Beauty Exo two years ago, why she wants to make quality CBD beauty and wellness products that are affordable, the challenges of working in the CBD space, why her supply change is built on conscious capitalism and why adaptogens are her next move. Dorian shares invaluable advice to new entrepreneurs and so much more on this episode.  Plus, find out about the special discount code available for our listeners. You might want to use it to get the newest offerings: Glow Bars, adaptogen-based (CBD) chocolate bars designed for creativity, pleasure or sleep.   

In this episode of Count it Up!, David interviews Cara Robinson Sabin, CEO at Sundial Brands. They discuss how understanding customer insights can help your company better connect with its customers and how empathy is the factor that creates loyal customers. . #inventory #inventorymanagement #business #innovative #tech #airline #airport #construction #founder #innovation #budget #costsavings #value #accuracy #operations

On this week's episode of the podcast, I talk to a woman who needs no introduction, Tai Beauchamp! Other than having a robust career in editorial, Beauchamp is now joining Brown Girl Jane as their Chief Brand Officer. Brown Girl jane broke ground in the cluttered, billion-dollar cannabidiol (CBD) industry in December 2019, with early praise from Refinery 29, Vice, Hello Beautiful and MadameNoire. Founded by sisters Malaika Jones Kebede and Nia Jones Alugbin, Brown Girl jane began as a quest to bring premium, plant-based CBD products to women of color, to help them better manage their wonderfully full lives...naturally. Listen on to learn more about the CBD industry, how Tai moved industries and her advice for Black entrepreneurs. About Tai Beauchamp: Tai Beachamp, named one of the 50 most influential people in the multicultural market by WWD, is an award-winning producer, TV host, and brand consultant, known most for her expertise in marketing to women. Formerly a leading editor for Harper’s Bazaar, Good Housekeeping, O, The Oprah Magazine, and Seventeen magazines, Beauchamp departed publishing in the earliest days of social media to leverage her vast audience platform to empower, educate and entertain women of all ages. Tai has become a go-to thought leader for platforms like ABC, NBC, E!, BET, TVOne, The Wendy Williams Show, The View, The Chew, and the Tamron Hall Show. She’s hosted her own shows on TLC, Cleo TV and GSN as well as worked with fortune 500 companies and impact organizations like AdColor, CoverGirl, Essence, Ford, GM, Hilton, InStyle, Lexus, McDonald’s, Proctor and Gamble, Sundial Brands, Prudential, Target, Walmart and The Wing. Currently living in Los Angeles, Tai is a New Jersey native and proud Spelman College alum. Tai can be found at taibeauchamp.com and across social at @taibeau. About Jamé Jackson: Jamé Jackson is a fashion and beauty activist, culture commentator and media personality. The founder of the award-winning brand, TheBlondeMisfit, and the internationally-listened to podcast, TheBlondeMisfit Podcast, her work has been featured at some of the world’s leading media outlets, including BuzzFeed, Yahoo, Business of Fashion, Refinery29, StyleCaster, Teen Vogue, and more. Be sure to share the podcast with your friends and leave us that five-star rating if you're on Apple Podcasts! Check us out on social media to stay up on all things misfit: Website: https://www.theblondemisfit.com The Misfit Fund: www.jamejackson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblondemisfit Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theblondemisfit Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/theblondemisfit YouTube: https://bit.ly/TBMYoutube Therapy resources: https://bit.ly/tbmtherapy Additional resources: +1 (800) 273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline +1 (877) 565-8860 The Trans Lifeline +1 (888) 843-4564 GLBT Hotline #Blackgirlpodcast #Theblondemisfit #fashionpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theblondemisfit/support

In this dynamic episode of Reel Moments, Journalist & Emmy winning Producer A'Lelia Bundles discusses the Netflix Series "Self Made," the fictionalized four-part Netflix series starring Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer that premiered on March 20, 2020 which is actually based on the book she authored of her great, great grandmother, Madame C.J. Walker, America's First Self Made Woman Millionaire.During our candid conversation, Bundles describes the differences between her book, On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker, and the real life of her great, great grandmother and what was written and portrayed in the .. She clearly states her objections to how Hollywood changed the story not only of her great, great grandmother's story but that of other noteworthy leaders of the time."I got calls from other descendants as well who were upset as well," she said.After a 30-year career as an executive and Emmy award winning producer with ABC News and NBC News, she now is brand historian for MCJW, a line of hair care products inspired by Madam Walker and created by Sundial Brands. She is a trustee of Columbia University and chair emerita of the National Archives Foundation. Ms. Bundles also speaks at conferences, colleges, corporations and other venues about entrepreneurship, philanthropy, financial literacy and women's and African American history.If you haven't listened to any Reel Moment's episode, this is one you cannot miss.

Cara Sabin joined Sundial Brands as its CEO last December. That was when the coronavirus pandemic was a regional story rather than a global one, and before months of social unrest would renew the challenge for companies to hire and serve diverse groups. "We are so fully in support of these conversations around supporting Black founders and businesses," Sabin said on the Glossy Beauty Podcast. "At SheaMoisture, we developed what we call a 'Shea List' -- a listing of over 100 businesses that we admire, first and foremost, but that we've also personally invested in to help cultivate and help them grow." SheaMoisture also announced a $1 million fund for founders of color. In addition to SheaMoisture, Sundial's brands include Nubian Heritage, Madam C.J. Walker and Nyakio. Sundial Brands was acquired by Unilever in 2017. One brand Sundial Brands recently partnered with is Brown Girl Jane, which was founded by three Black women. "Through that partnership, we're encouraging consumers to take the 'Brown Girl Swap' pledge, where they take five of their existing beauty products and swap them for products that are founded by Black women," Sabin said.

Today we’re sharing the second part of our conversation with the BROWN GIRL jane team, sitting down with co-founder and Chief Brand Officer Tai Beauchamp. BROWN GIRL jane is a Black woman-owned and founded company that offers broad-spectrum CBD products created especially for women of color. Named one of the 50 most influential people in the multicultural market by WWD, Tai is an award-winning producer, TV host, and brand consultant, known most for her expertise in marketing to women. Formerly an editor for Harper’s Bazaar, O, The Oprah Magazine, and Seventeen magazines, Beauchamp departed publishing in the earliest days of social media to leverage her vast audience platform to empower, educate and entertain women of all ages. Tai has become a go-to thought leader for platforms like ABC, NBC, E!, BET, TVOne, The Wendy Williams Show, The View, The Chew, and the Tamron Hall Show. She’s hosted her own shows on TLC, Cleo TV and GSN as well as worked with fortune 500 companies and impact organizations like AdColor, CoverGirl, Essence, Ford, GM, Hilton, InStyle, Lexus, McDonald’s, Proctor and Gamble, Sundial Brands, Prudential, Target, Walmart, and The Wing. Currently living in Los Angeles, Tai is a New Jersey native and proud Spelman College alum. In this episode, we talk about… The importance of understanding your “why”. Staying aligned with your purpose. The collective power of sisterhood and genuine friendships and Collaboration. Stress management and taking care of yourself during busy seasons of life. RESOURCES: Visit the BROWN GIRL jane website to shop their CBD tinctures and beauty products. Follow BROWN GIRL jane on Instagram @itsbrowngirljane Follow Tai on Instagram @taibeau Like BROWN GIRL jane on Facebook @browngirljane Follow BROWN GIRL jane on Twitter @BROWNGIRLjane Balanced Black Girl Partners: BLK+GRN | Use code BBG20 for 20% off at blkgrn.com Methodology | Use code BALANCEDBLACKGIRL for 20% off your first Methodology shipment Organifi | Use the code BBG for 15% off Organifi supplements Peak and Valley | Use the discount code balancedblackgirl for $5 off your order of adaptogen blends If you like this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Keep in touch with Les on Instagram @balancedles, follow the show @balancedblackgirlpodcast, and join the Balanced Black Girl Podcast Community on Facebook. PS: If you really want to take your year to the next level, snag our free glow-up guide. This free guide has everything you need to implement a self-care practice that works. You’ll get daily journal worksheets, inspiring quotes, affirmations, and a bonus workout. Get the guide HERE.

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.

From the Simplr studios in San Francisco, this is your daily briefing.  IntroductionThis is Today in Five, for today, Friday, January 24th. Here are today’s headlines in digital disruption.Macy’s has partnered with wedding website, Zola, as the department store retailer tries to balance brick-and-mortar and e-commerce sales.First, here are the latest headlines.NYC Council Bans Cashless Retail and Food EstablishmentsThe New York City Council passed a ban on cashless retail and food establishments on Thursday, according to the council’s website. The bill prohibits businesses from refusing to accept cash and from charging customers who pay cash a higher price than cashless customers. New York City is the largest U.S. city to have approved a ban on cashless stores. Similar bans passed in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and San Francisco in 2019. Chicago and Washington D.C. are considering similar policies as well. The growing trend among local governments to ban cashless locations could slow the trajectory of the movement toward digital payments. Within the next decade, only   one in 10 transactions are expected to be made with cash.  Target Partners with Unilever and Sundial Brands on Exclusive LineUnilever and its Sundial Brands subsidiary have launched a “line of textured hair care products for Gen Z multicultural women,” exclusive to Target, the companies announced in a press release. With another exclusive label to complement its private label strategy, Target continues to demonstrate merchandising and branding savvy that places it ahead of the pack in retail. In Unilever and Sundial, Target has partners that can develop products for women of color with specialized knowledge and supply them at scale. The line also furthers the retailer’s success in beauty, an area where Target slowly but meaningfully appears to be taking share from the likes of drugstores. The company is targeting its customer well, and not just in catering to Gen Z. Its development of the new line goes beyond “purpose marketing,” to bring products to market that are in demand by a group of consumers often neglected by mainstream retailers.Goldman Sachs CEO to Require "Diverse" Boards for Companies Going PublicThe demand for diversity is taking a front seat in retail. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon told CNBC that starting this year, his investment bank wouldn’t help companies go public without at least one “diverse” board member. Solomon preceded his statement by saying that, over the last four years, the performance of public offerings of U.S. companies with at least one female director is “significantly better” than those without. He noted that about 60 companies in the U.S. and Europe have gone public recently with all white, male boards. In his statement, he said, “Look, we might miss some businesses, but in the long run, this I think is the best advice for companies that want to drive premium returns for their shareholders over time.”  Macy’s And Zola Team Up As The Department Store Retailer Switches Up Its StrategyMacy’s and wedding site, Zola, have launched a partnership that enables couples to register with Macy’s for gifts across the retailer’s bedding, bath, and home goods through Zola, according to a press release. Zola users can also shop for more than 2,000 Macy’s private label or exclusive products, per Zola’s statement. In a company statement, Zola noted that they developed its technology to allow Macy’s to fulfill the orders placed on the platform. Macy’s partnership with Zola comes as the retailer undergoes substantial change. The department store is has been making changes both on and offline.Back in September, the retailer announced its effort to offer same-day delivery for a limited time over the holidays. Macy’s changes come as it tries to balance e-commerce and brick-and-mortar sales. Its Zola partnership presents the retailer with a way to reach a new digital customer base, much like similar efforts at Nordstrom. Macy’s senior director of business development said in a statement, “By partnering with Zola, we’re adding another way to bring Macy’s best private and exclusive products toe very couple wishing to say I do.”  ClosingWant to stand out? Simplr can help deliver wow moments for your customers through unparalleled customer service support. Visit simplr.ai to learn more. That’s S-I-M-P-L-R.ai.  Thanks for listening to this latest episode of Today In Five. We’ll see you tomorrow.   

HIGHLIGHTS A simple introduction to B Lab What is a Certified B Corps? Why does this matter?  What does Inclusive Economies refer to?  As the Director of Inclusive Economies at B Lab, how is Kathryn focusing her efforts?  What are the four main pillars of Kathryn’s Inclusive Economies work? How are Certified B Corps helping evolve the purpose and behavior of business?  How do B Corps help us connect our values into the areas of our money life?  What is the impact of buying from Certified B Corps?  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Learn more about B Lab: https://bcorporation.net/about-b-lab B Corps Vote Every Day Campaign: https://bcorporation.net/vote B Corps and the Prison Industry:  https://bcorporation.net/controversial-issues Greyston Bakery: https://greyston.org/about/ Sundial Brands: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sundial-brands-llc/ New Voices Fund: https://newvoicesfund.com/ Animikii - Indigenous Innovation:  https://www.animikii.com/ Carrie’s Empower Your Money for GOOD Framework Tool: https://static.wixstatic.com/ugd/6a1b05_742da7a893c74df4a8e478d72e39f674.pdf Connect with Kathryn: MEDIUM | LINKEDIN | FACEBOOK | TWITTER

Global beauty secrets. Cultural traditions. Indigenous ingredients. Around The World Beauty interviewed founder Nyakio Kamoche Grieco, a first-generation American of Kenyan descent, who partnered with Sundial Brands to bring global secrets of naturally ageless beauty to the U.S. market with a brand called Nyakio. Come share with us her Journey to Beauty.

Michael Imhotep host of The African History Network Show discussed the major announcement from Richelieu Dennis founder of Sundial Brands.  On Thursday, SheaMoisture haircare and skincare products founder Richelieu Dennis announced a $100 million fund for women entrepreneurs of color at the 2018 Essence Festival. The announcement surrounds the New Voices Fund that he's been prepping for the past year. Take your African American owned business to the next level and advertise with The African History Network to reach thousands of potential customers. Special Promotion, Buy 1 Month Get 1 Month Free! Ends Tuesday, July 10th, 11:59pm EST.  E-mail us at CustomerService@AfricanHistoryNetwork.com for more information. Don't miss the 7th Annual Liberated Minds Black Homeschool and Education Expo in Atlanta, Friday, July 13th - Sunday, July 15th, 2018. Visit www.LiberatedMindsExpo.com Michael Imhotep presents on Sunday. Online Course: “Ancient Kemet (Egypt), The Moors & The Maafa: Understanding The Trans-Atlantic Slave What They Didn't Teach You In School” Register at http://theafricanhistorynetworkschool.learnworlds.com/bundles?bundle_id=african-history-network-course-bundle-pack    ON SALE NOW: 55% Off - 10 Online Course Bundle Pack from The African History Network - ON DEMAND

The path of a multicultural entrepreneur can be winding and frustrating, filled with challenges and barriers. How do you break away from the pack, distinguish your company, and get noticed by investors? From potions in Liberia and Sierra Leone, to soaps on the corner of 125th Street in Harlem, to beauty products in every name-brand store, Sundial Brands may have the answer.In the inaugural episode of Access & Opportunity, Carla Harris talks with Richelieu Dennis, the co-founder and CEO of Sundial, about how he turned his grandmother’s traditional health and beauty recipes into a small community that grew into a multimillion-dollar beauty brand. Richelieu shares crucial advice for young entrepreneurs and discusses how he and Sundial are committed to giving back to communities by creating funding opportunities for, and partnerships with, women and multiculturally owned businesses that need it most.The guest speakers are neither employees nor affiliated with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. (“Morgan Stanley”). The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley. The information and figures contained herein has been obtained from sources outside of Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley makes no representations or guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of information or data from sources outside of Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information or data contained in this podcast. This podcast does not provide individually tailored investment advice and is not a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.© 2018 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Members SIPC.