She Did That.

Welcome to my last episode of the year, beautiful people! I know this may be disappointing for some of you but your girl needs to fill her cup. Throughout these first two seasons, I've talked to countless women about the power of the pause but if I'm honest, I haven't taken one for myself and it's time. I don't have an exact return date but when I do come back to the mic the timing will be divine, so I thank you all for listening, for sharing, and being a part of this community of Black women founders, creators, and innovators. This week on the She Did That. Podcast, I'm in conversation with Andrea Lewis. You may know her from her acting roles in Degassi: The Next Generation or Black Actress but today, I'm talking to the Ontario, Canada native about her latest role as the creator and executive producer of The Black Beauty Effect. The three-part, first-of-its kind docuseries examines the Black women who are serving as catalysts for social change within the beauty industry and premieres exclusively on Black Experience on Xfinity this week on November 25th. P.S. It's not too late to join us for the She Did That. Holiday Bazaar in NYC on December 3rd. Get your tickets today at shedidthatholidaynyc.eventbrite.com! Produced by Dear Media

Brittany Golden is a Los Angeles-based wife, beauty influencer, and founder of IGL Nails. The brand represents the next generation of press-on nails while encouraging us to ‘Never Have Fugly Nails.’ I had an opportunity to experience IGL Nails on set this summer while we were both working on a TV project that you'll hear more about in the episode. I'm really proud of what Brittany is building with IGL Nails and can't wait to have her as a merchant at this year's She Did That. Holiday Bazaar here in New York City! If you're ready to shop over 40 Black women-owned brands and be intentional about your holiday spending, this is the place to be on December 3rd. Grab your tickets at shedidthatholidaynyc.eventbrite.com and get into this super inspiring conversation with one of this year's vendors! Produced by Dear Media

Today's guest on the She Did That. podcast is the always graceful, always lovely, and always intentional, Juanita Slappy. This Detroit native is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with a personal commitment to serving multicultural audiences. In 2021, she was promoted to Head of Multicultural Marketing for Cadillac leading efforts to drive measurable business results, develop impactful content, and secure strategic partnerships crafted for the iconic brand. Juanita joined General Motors in 2017 as a lead in Diversity Brand Communications. Throughout her career, Juanita has contributed to national publicity and experiential efforts for ESSENCE Festival, Super Bowl, Detroit Grand Prix and has worked with talent such as Regina King, Big Sean, Winnie Mandela, Maffio, Melissa Butler, and more. Produced by Dear Media

This week’s guest is none other than the one and only Felicia Walker of This That Beauty. You may know Felicia as the undisputed queen of skin care and beauty for women of color. Or you may be familiar with her work in the space through her now iconic platform, This That Beauty. Today on the show, we’re talking about her journey from beauty influencer to founder. Yes, founder! This month she celebrated the official launch of her new skin care brand, PHOEBE SKIN™. The collection is inspired by her daughter, Phoebe, who balances her life in ways she could not have imagined. The name PHOEBE SKIN™ combines two of her great loves: her daughter, Phoebe, and her passion for skincare. Produced by Dear Media

Melissa Butler, is a Detroit native who has skillfully and strategically launched two start-up beauty brands, The Lip Bar and Thread Beauty, into nationwide phenomenons. Melissa obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance from Florida A & M University before going on to work on Wall Street as a licensed stock broker. Her journey from stocks and bonds to beauty is one that she describes as natural, not because she loves makeup, but because she was frustrated with the industry and therefore created a solution. She wanted to create a brand that would be inclusive, non-toxic and easy to use so that everyone could see themselves as beautiful. Produced by Dear Media

Erin K. Robinson, better known as Brooklyn Dolly, is one of the most talented artists of our time and a creative powerhouse I've had the pleasure of knowing for many years. As an Emmy-nominated illustrator in the news and documentary category, her illustrations have been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, and O Magazine to name a few. A highly sought-after talent, Erin just announced her illustration work on the 2022 US Postal Kwanzaa stamp which is such an incredible honor. Coming to us from Washington, D.C. by way of Nairobi, Kenya, Erin is with us today to share her journey from corporate baddie to creative entrepreneur. Produced by Dear Media

I'm so excited to share a really beautiful conversation I had recently with Antoinette and Shanti of Around the Way Curls. There's so much to love about these women. You may know them from their blogging and YouTube days, or you may have discovered them over the past few years with their podcast, but whatever your introduction to them has been, there's absolutely no denying their deep love and admiration for each other. In this age of cancel culture, it's really dope to see two friends who've committed to growing with each other in such a sweet way. Listen in as we dive deep into Around the Way Curls, a show that is rooted in friendship and self-actualization. A show that honors the profound and the profane. A show that reminds us that duality is a thing. Produced by Dear Media

This week on the She Did That. podcast, Renae answers a few questions she received from listeners about facing fears, saying no without guilt, her career journey, and what she's working on these days. Produced by Dear Media

This week's guests on the She Did That. podcast are Nichelle and Nicole Nichols, two incredibly talented twin sisters who reside in Dallas, Texas by way of the Windy City. In the Summer of 2020, the Nichols sisters decided to put their passion for retail and wine together to launch their lifestyle brand, The Guilty Grape. The twins are on a mission -- they're creating a space for underserved communities to thrive within the luxury wine and lifestyle industries. Nichelle and Nicole are establishing a new narrative within the heart of the traditional wine business because the foundation of The Guilty Grape rests upon three essential principles: inclusivity, celebration, and luxury. Produced by Dear Media

This week on the show, we're switching it up a bit. Listen in as I chat it up with my brother EJ! You may know him as the Head of Special Projects for DBA, you may love him as host of the Who's on Content podcast here on Dear Media, but today he's inviting me into his hot seat to talk about why I do what I do. As a beautiful member of my tribe, EJ digs deep into my why and together, we unpack the meaning and purpose behind my work. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we enjoyed having it! Produced by Dear Media

Dominique Broadway is a financial literacy trailblazer on a mission to make wealth attainable for anyone. Her in-demand classes and accessible social media profiles have given Dominique a reputation as a personal finance expert who is engaging and makes complex financial topics, like investing, trendy and easy-to-understand. As an award-winning personal finance expert, speaker and the founder of Finances Demystified, she has a strong passion for working with young professionals, entrepreneurs and people of all ages to bring their Dreams2Reality. Produced by Dear Media

This week's episode was a fan favorite last year so we're running it back! Listen in as Queen Afua shares her journey and how she's navigated over 40 years of experience as a holistic health practitioner and wellness coach. A pioneer in the green foods movement, Queen Afua is the author of best-selling books, the creator of the Heal Thyself product line, Founder of Sacred Woman Rites of Passage Program, and CEO of the Queen Afua Wellness Center. She has devoted her life to fighting diseases by teaching people how to understand and utilize the power of food, self-care, and holistic healthy choices as an empowering lifestyle. Throughout her illustrious career, Queen Afua has inspired over one million women, men and children globally with her workshops, books, products, and presentations. And today, she's taking time out to bless us on the She Did That. Podcast. Produced by Dear Media

Gia Peppers is an award-winning on-air talent, entertainment journalist, content creator, and podcaster who is most known for her work as a contributor on NBC's primetime morning show, "Today Show," her nationally syndicated Urban One Radio show and podcast, "More Than That with Gia Peppers," and as 1/5th of the wildly popular podcast, "Black Girl Pod." Recently, the Washington DC native also launched an original interview series on her YouTube and IGTV channels titled, “Give You the Game,” where she leads inspiring conversations with impactful leaders like Debbie Allen, Erica Campbell, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and more. Gia creates content with her following of driven, faith-led millennials, in mind. With more exciting projects on the way, she’s determined to create a lasting, positive legacy, one project at a time. Produced by Dear Media

Danielle Gray, better known as The Style and Beauty Doctor is a New York City based beauty, fashion, and lifestyle expert. She's a Hofstra University and FIT grad with a penchant for pretty who enjoys bringing out "that girl" in everyone. If you follow Danielle on social, you know she's one of the funniest and most down to earth women you'll ever meet and today, I'm excited to welcome her to the show! Produced by Dear Media

The most wonderful time of the year for style mavens is right around the corner and I'm not talking about Christmas. New York Fashion Week is quickly approaching and just in time for the festivities, I'm chatting it up with Brandice Daniel, the founder of Harlem's Fashion Row. HFR is the premier agency creating a bridge between brands and designers of color in fashion through brand strategy, collaborations, new media, experiential marketing, recruiting, and pipeline programs. Long before inclusivity became a widely accepted goal across the fashion industry, Harlem's Fashion Row has been championing and uplifting designers of color. Listen in and Brandice talks about her initial cliff-dive into entrepreneurship, how nurturing relationships has contributed to HFR's success, and why having clarity can elevate your brand. Produced by Dear Media

Welcome to another episode of She Did That. where today, we are joined by the awesome and incredibly talented Ty Alexander. Ty is a bestselling author, speaker, podcaster, wellness blogger and DJ who teaches women how to choose gratitude over grief. I've had the pleasure of knowing and being in Ty's orbit since 2010, when she created the wildly popular blog Gorgeous In Grey. Since then, she has become a leading authority in lifestyle, beauty, and wellness-related content. While the accolades are plenty at this stage in her career, Ty continually strives for greatness in all she does. From her roles as a DJ, author, influencer, to strategist, she is driven by her desire to be the very best version of herself and hopes to inspire women all over the world to do the same. Produced by Dear Media

This week on the She Did That. podcast we're chatting with Arian Simone, the Co-Founder and General Partner of Fearless Fund - the first VC fund by women of color for women of color - and a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, angel investor, author, and PR & marketing specialist. Arian received her MBA from Florida A&M and shortly after was laid off from her first job, and a few weeks later found herself staring at over 150 rejection letters from numerous companies she’d hoped would hire her. For seven months Arian lived in her car, selling clothes for gas and food money until she decided to stop waiting on others to see her potential and took matters into her own hands. Since then, she managed to go from the bottom to the top - pioneering and growing a successful PR and marketing firm (with billion-dollar corporate clients such as Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures, and more), authoring of multiple best-selling books, founding Fearless Magazine and the Fearless Platform in 2010, with a mission of inspiring millennial, entrepreneurial women of color. Now, with Fearless Fund, she has gained the confidence and multi-million dollar investments from the likes of PayPal, J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, and Costco, and partnerships with industry leaders such as Mastercard and Steve Madden. Produced by Dear Media

Join Renae as she reflects on a workshop she led in Seattle for Black women executives at Amazon. The topic was self-care and after speaking to a packed room of executives from around the country, Renae realized that the self-care struggle for Black women is at an all time high. We’re overwhelmingly busy being brilliant, launching our businesses, slaying Corporate America, and leading our families and communities. All of this is wonderful, but what does it all mean if at the end of each day we feel exhausted, depleted, and empty? It’s time to be more intentional about where we’re sharing our energy and spending our time. Produced by Dear Media

We’re doing things a little different this week! Today’s guests on the She Did That. podcast are Tai Beauchamp of Brown Girl Jane + Morning Mindset with Tai and Kalilah Wright of Mess in a Bottle. This episode was recorded live from Renae’s She Did That. Short Stories screening and panel discussion at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles. So many women believe that we have to do it all by ourselves and this couldn’t be further from the truth. Listen in as Renae, Tai, and Kalilah talk about how their communities keep them lifted in both their businesses and personal lives. Produced by Dear Media

This week's guest on the She Did That. podcast is Nedra Glover Tawwab, a New York Times best-selling author, licensed therapist, and sought-after relationship expert. You may know her from her book, which I believe is a must-have for every home, titled Set Boundaries, Find Peace. Nedra has practiced relationship therapy for 15 years and is the founder and owner of the group therapy practice, Kaleidoscope Counseling. Every day she helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries. Her philosophy is that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness underlie most relationship issues, and her gift is helping people create healthy relationships with themselves and others. Produced by Dear Media