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Naked BeautySir John & Brooke on Practicing Radical Self-Care In Work & LifeSir John, Naked Beauty’s favorite cousin, is back for another insightful episode. Sir John has been part of the Naked Beauty family since his first visit as a guest and later as a recurring co-host. Each time he visits the pod, we leave the conversation with master tips for makeup application and building an aligned creative career. Since his last visit, Sir John has continued to expand his career globally and now works as Medicube’s Global Creative Director. We learn exactly what it means to be a creative director and how his time in Seoul has helped him...
2026-01-1254 minNaked BeautyBrooke Devard on Career, Community, and Cultivating CreativityIn this special year-end episode of the Naked Beauty Podcast, I’m the guest! My producer, Mbiye Kasonga, interviewed me, and we reflected on the challenges and triumphs of 2025, including my return from maternity leave, the impact of the LA fires, and the balance between my corporate and creative responsibilities. We also touched on the major beauty trends of 2025, the wonderful range of guests we’ve had, and my thoughts on the evolving podcasting landscape. Mbiye asked some great questions, and I really dug deep in this episode to share my insights on the joys of community, creativity, and the...
2025-12-291h 05Naked BeautySmart Girl, Dumb Beauty Questions ft. Brooke DevardThis week we're sharing a very special episode, and I'm actually the one being interviewed! I was a guest on Nayeema’s show, Smart Girl Dumb Questions, where we talked through all her big beauty questions like: “Is preventative botox real?” or “What is salmon sperm and why is it in my skincare?” Tune in for a fun conversation between Nayeem and me, and follow Smart Girl Dumb Questions on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.I’ll be back next week with a brand new episode! Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast o...
2025-10-271h 03Naked BeautyBring Back the ExpertsIn this episode of Naked Beauty, we’re unpacking a macro trend in the industry: experts are back in the spotlight. My producer, Mbiye Kasonga, joins me to discuss the trend of consumers seeking guidance from experienced professionals online, and how that’s reflected in recent beauty launches led by expert makeup artists and dermatologists. Sephora is particularly invested in expert-led brands, with brands like Danessa Myricks, Charlotte Tilbury. Brooke shares her personal experience with professional makeup artists, and Mbiye discusses the trends that preceded this moment in beauty culture and the environmental factors that might be contributing to it...
2025-10-0635 min
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeStyle Talk: Naked Beauty’s Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli on the Intersection of Beauty and Social Media
Today, we’re focusing on the topic of style with Naked Beauty host and Chief Content Officer of Refinery29 Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli. She began her career in social media and marketing at companies like Ralph Lauren, Viacom, and Instagram, but eventually built something of her own. To fulfill her desire to speak to women she admired about their approach to beauty and address the lack of representation in the podcast industry, in 2016, Ozaydinli launched her podcast, Naked Beauty. Since then, it has won an iHeartMedia Award for Best Beauty and Fashion Podcast and has released over 350 episodes. Earlier this summer, Ozaydinli also annou...
2025-08-2840 min
Doing It All047 - Brooke Devard on The Shift from Corporate to Creative, Navigating Motherhood and Beauty Rituals.This week on Doing It All, we’re joined by Brooke DeVard, host of the beloved Naked Beauty podcast, former Instagram exec, beauty founder, and one of the most thoughtful voices in the wellness and beauty space.Brooke takes us on the journey from launching Naked Beauty in 2016 as a passion project to growing a thriving brand that now includes product lines, a dedicated online community, and conversations that go way beyond skin deep.We talk:- What her day-to-day really looks like as a creative entrepreneur and mom- What mot...
2025-06-2554 min
UNRULY WITH SHELAH MARIEPermission to Evolve: The Art of the Rebrand ft. Brooke DeVard OzaydinliWhat happens when you outgrow the version of yourself everyone else still recognizes? In this powerful episode, Shelah sits down with Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli—storyteller, beauty archivist, and brand strategist—to talk about the art of becoming someone new. From building Naked Beauty into a cult-favorite podcast to shapeshifting through motherhood, career pivots, and internal awakening, Brooke opens up about what it means to rebrand your life from the inside out. This isn’t about changing your bio or curating your grid. It’s about choosing a softer, deeper, more liberated self—even when the world wants you to stay the same.
2025-06-241h 09
Milk Drunk by BobbieCombo Feeding, Beauty After Babies + Beyoncé with Naked Beauty Host Brooke DeVardBeauty + fashion expert, creator, entrepreneur, and host of the award-winning Naked Beauty podcast Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli reveals how she intuited + navigated a retained placenta, what she learned from her full-range feeding journeys, why she waited to have a second child + values her beauty routine even more after motherhood, and the inspiration behind her award–winning Naked Beauty fragrance. Don’t miss Tabria + Brooke gush over what it’s like being in Queen Beyoncé’s presence (inside scoop alert!) and this year’s Met Gala, including Rihanna’s legendary baby #3 reveal, Pharrell’s Uno tournament afterparty, and more.Please...
2025-06-0335 min
Breaking Beauty Podcast#DamnGood Special! The Best (And Worst?!) Beauty Innovations of All Time Featuring Guest Editor Brooke DeVard. Plus, Is Clarisonic Back?Say hello to our guest editor, Brooke DeVard! Brooke is the wonderful host of the iHeart Radio award-winning podcast, Naked Beauty. For her sophomore visit, we’re discussing the best – and worst – beauty innovations ever to hit our vanities. An Instagram alum, Brooke chats with us about the profound impact that social media has had on the industry, the beauty of artificial intelligence (including an avatar she created for herself!) and as a new perfume entrepreneur, how biotechnology is bringing back extinct scents from flora history. (RIP perfume fields of Grasse?)Plu...
2025-05-211h 00
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsIs It Self-Care … or Capitalism? with Brooke DeVardIs beauty in the eyes of the beholder, or in the eye of the Kardashian industrial complex? What is Instagram face? How do we all agree what’s in or out? And why oh why are thin brows back in?! Nayeema asks the dumbest questions she could think of to Brooke DeVard, a beauty insider who worked at Ford Models, Vogue, Ralph Lauren and Instagram before leaving it all to pursue her Naked Beauty podcast and business full time.
On the agenda: What products you need and which are scammy. Why (and if) gen z looks older th...
2025-05-0255 minNaked BeautyStopping Breakouts, Pregnancy Skincare & ‘Poreless’ Makeup In this special 'Ask Brooke' episode of Naked Beauty, I answer beauty questions from the Naked Beauty community! Tune in to hear my top tips for dealing with breakouts, pregnancy skincare, and covering the appearance of pores under makeup. Listen for… The best skincare tips to treat and prevent breakouts (2:09)La Roche-Posay Pigment ClearDr. Barbara Sturm Foam CleanserPimple patches - Starface, Cosrx, RaelCerave PMDieux Instant Angel Paula’s Choice Calm LineBonjout Le BalmPregnancy Skincare Routine & Natural Skincare (8:50)Hanahana detoxifying power mask Clarins cryo mask Beautystat Radiance Mask Vitner’s Daughter Active Botan...
2025-04-2119 minNaked BeautyThe Beauty of Being in Touch With Your Body ft WeezyYou may know Weezy for her wild stories on her podcast Decisions, Decisions, but there’s so much more to the serial entrepreneur than meets the eye. Since the last time Weezy was on the show, she’s opened a Pilates business, grown her podcast production company, written a book, and fallen in love, so we had a lot to talk about. Tune in for a conversation about self-love, Weezy’s experience as a mixed race woman, and how healthy relationships affect our self-perception. Note: The episode includes explicit and adult conversations.Check out TrapHaus in NYC
2025-04-141h 05Naked BeautyBehind the Scenes of the iHeart Podcast AwardsIt’s official, Naked Beauty is the winner of the iHeartMedia’s Best Fashion and Beauty Podcast Award! Join my producer Mbiye and me for a recap of the night we found out that we won, from the looks we wore to the after-parties we went to. Thank you so much to the Naked Beauty family for all the support you’ve shown me over the years – this award would not have been possible without you! Thank you so much for listening! Send your burning beauty questions to nakedbeautypodcast@gmail.com subject line ‘ask Brooke’...
2025-03-1729 minNaked BeautyThe Naked Truth About Sustainable Beauty with Credo's Co-Founder, Annie JacksonHi beauties! This week, Naked Beauty is headed to Austin as a nominee for Best Beauty Podcast at the iHeartMedia Podcast awards. I can’t wait to share more updates from Austin, but today we have an incredible conversation for you with Annie Jackson, co-founder of Credo Beauty. We discuss the importance of transparency in beauty products, the harmful impacts of certain ingredients, and how Credo Beauty's stringent standards ensure safer, environmentally-friendly products. Annie also shares insights into her career journey from Estee Lauder to Sephora and eventually Credo Beauty, along with tangible steps we can take as consumers to...
2025-03-1059 minNaked BeautyBeauty and DEI: Where Do We Go From HereIn this episode of Naked Beauty, I dive into the ongoing battle for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as it relates to beauty. This conversation is multifaceted, so I knew we had to talk with some industry experts who have been championing inclusion throughout their whole careers. I talked with my mother, Jerry Devard, to gain her insights from a corporate viewpoint, as well as Sir John, global artist and advocate for multicultural beauty, and Kendra Bracken Ferguson, a venture capitalist committed to supporting black founders. Together, we explore the rollback of DEI initiatives, the significance of mental health...
2025-03-031h 03Naked BeautyBrooke Devard on Building Naked BeautyIn the last episode of the year, I was the Naked Beauty interviewee. Our incredibly talented producer, Mbiye Kasonga, and I sat down to reflect on the previous two years we’ve spent working together. She asked me about my interest in storytelling and my experiences after a full year of working for myself and taking creative risks. It gave me a chance to talk about my early interests in audio storytelling and the inspiration I drew listening to Wendy Williams after school every day. We also talked about our professional partnership and how committing to decisiveness and rejecting pe...
2024-11-2558 min
#skinthusiast: the podcastPregnancy Skin Dos And Don’t With Naked Beauty’s Brooke Devard#061 This week, I have Brooke DeVard from the Naked Beauty podcast joining me to discuss all things pregnancy and skincare. This episode is dedicated to navigating pregnancy-safe skincare. We cover everything from understanding melasma triggers, to finding the best way to maintain healthy skin during pregnancy. I can't wait for you to listen & share your thoughts! ❤️🎙️ In This Episode We Discuss:💡 How pregnancy affects skincare routines and what adjustments to make without completely overhauling your regimen.🌾 The safest skincare ingredients to use during pregnancy—from gentle acids to the do’s and don’ts of retinoids.
2024-11-1233 min
Naked BeautyFour Black Moms on Love, Life, and Finding the Right Partner ft. Elaine Welteroth, Debra Welteroth, and Jerri DevardEpisode Description: In this heartfelt episode of Naked Beauty, I sat down with Elaine Welteroth, an acclaimed journalist and founder of Birthfund, along with our iconic mothers for an intimate conversation about motherhood. Elaine and I are deep into our second pregnancies, a time that sparks a lot of reflection, so we thought it’d be great to reflect with the women who influenced us the most: our mothers. We explore the profound wisdom and self-care habits passed down from their mothers and hear their perspectives on what it takes to build a decades-long marriage. This episode is full of...
2024-10-1458 min
Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton LewisThe Beauty of Parenting with Brooke DeVard OzaydinliJoin Carol for an inspiring conversation with Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, creator of the acclaimed Naked Beauty podcast. In this engaging episode, Brooke shares how she navigates the demands of parenting a toddler and entrepreneurship while making time for self-care. She offers invaluable insights on how to be an attentive, focused parent while preserving your sense of self. From beauty routines to the importance of family dinners, discover how Brooke manages it all with grace and authenticity. Don’t miss her practical tips for carving out meaningful 'me-time' in your busy schedule!Follow us at @GroundControlParenting and on...
2024-09-2554 minNaked BeautyUnlocking Your Truest Self & Personal Evolution ft. Sir John "If you're not getting nos, you're not challenging yourself to your full potential."Last month, Sir John and I had a great live show in Beverly Hills. As a Cancer and a Leo, this time of year naturally brings reflection for both of us, and we went deep during the live show! The energy in the room was amazing, and the conversation was so incredible that Sir John and I knew we had to bring these topics to the larger Naked Beauty audience. We had a beautiful discussion on personal growth, building an authentic personal brand...
2024-08-1253 min#skinthusiast: the podcastHoly Grail Beauty Faves, Filler Blindness, More Natural Procedure Options and Skincare Marketing Red Flags with Brooke Devard#047 tune in to this week’s episode, a conversation with one of my favorite Beauty Creators Brooke Devard, host of the Naked Beauty Podcast. We chat shopping for your concerns rather than shopping by ingredient, the most slept-on skincare brands, more “natural” cosmetic procedures and of course each of our holy grail beauty and skincare products.Timestamp | Summary2:53 | Navigating Skincare Myths and Expert Insights7:02 | Straw Drinking and Its Impact on Facial Wrinkles8:59 | Navigating Dermatology, Cosmetic Treatments, and Aging Gracefully
2024-08-0658 min
Naked BeautyCultivating Your Summertime Fine with Sir John and BrookeIn this week’s episode, Sir John and I sat down to chat about what it means to be Summertime Fine mentally and physically. Our conversation included a very special announcement from Brooke, thoughts on how we recharge after major events, and our favorite eye looks on Black women. Sir John shared some tips on elevating any look with custom grills and gave details on his innovative guide to contouring in the sun. Brooke talked about how her ideal summer looks will accentuate her changing body and why we need to keep making the effort to look good. No co...
2024-07-1548 minNaked BeautyBeauty Rant/Beauty Rave: A Hot Take on Luxury Skincare & Reluctant Erewhon Praise Another edition of beauty rant and beauty rave, including a hot take about luxury skincare and my recently acquired membership to LA's Erewhon and why I was so reluctant to join the cult of this hyped upscale grocer. Tune in to hear my thoughts on:How clinical research and development separates luxury brands from competitors The question of whether or not a product is 'worth it' What a consistent skincare routine can do to transform your skinWhy Erewhon Goes beyond a grocery store and becomes an experience Affordable productions mentioned: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid, T...
2024-06-0320 min
Boardroom BeautyBrooke DeVard of Naked Beauty Podcast Gives Us the Secret Sauce to Her Unconventional Beauty CareerBrooke DeVard started the Naked Beauty Podcast 8 years ago when she couldn't find the depth of conversations she wanted to hear in beauty. With Naked Beauty she hosted guests from across the industry and has built an engaged community of Beauty Enthusiasts ranging from consumers to seasoned professionals. She has spent a bulk of her traditional career in marketing within Fashion, Media, and Tech before becoming a full time entrepreneur, content creator, and industry thought-leader in beauty. Brooke is thriving in the swim lane she has created for herself. In this episode, She joins Boardroom Beauty to share how...
2024-04-0243 min
She's So LuckyBeing the Blueprint and Finding Your Creative Path with Brooke DeVardHave you ever been imitated? Or had your ideas shared by someone else? Have you felt like you’re the first person to blaze the path your on? If so, you are the blueprint and it’s time to embrace it.In today’s episode, I’m deep diving with host and creator of Naked Beauty, Brooke DeVard, on how we can start creating our own seats at the table (or better yet– make our own tables!)Together, we discuss navigating double standards, overcoming criticism as content creators, and setting the standard for our lives, one pivot...
2024-01-091h 04She's So LuckyBeing the Blueprint and Finding Your Creative Path with Brooke DeVardHave you ever been imitated? Or had your ideas shared by someone else? Have you felt like you’re the first person to blaze the path your on? If so, you are the blueprint and it’s time to embrace it.In today’s episode, I’m deep diving with host and creator of Naked Beauty, Brooke DeVard, on how we can start creating our own seats at the table (or better yet– make our own tables!)Together, we discuss navigating double standards, overcoming criticism as content creators, and setting the standard for our lives, one pivot...
2024-01-091h 04Naked BeautyIt's Hard to Be the Blueprint: An Unfiltered Discussion about Black Women in Beauty featuring Brooke Devard, Kamie Crawford and Darian HarvinTune in for a LIVE episode of Naked Beauty, coming straight from the annual EveryStylishGirl Sip N’ Slay event in LA! This year, as Nana Agyemang’s platform continued to bring together a vibrant community of Black women, I had the privilege of interviewing Television Host Kamie Crawford and Beauty Reporter Darian Harvin. Check out our discussion on getting copied without the credit, dealing with career disappointment, and showing up as your authentic self no matter the cost. Link to Products/Resources: @makayladid, Naked Beauty interview with Nana Agyemang, Naked Beauty interviews with Darian Simoné Harvin...
2023-10-2338 min
2 Black Girls, 1 RoseModern Day "Superwomen" ft. Brooke Devard of the Naked Beauty PodcastWe talk almost being cast on RHONY, the challenges of being a wife, mom, daughter, and best friend, and all things beauty and skincare with the fabulous Brooke Devard of the Naked Beauty Podcast.Check out Naked Beauty on Instagram and YouTube.Love the show and want more BONUS CONTENT? Join the Rose Garden on Patreon.CONNECT WITH US: Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | MerchEMAIL: 2blackgirls1rose@gmail.comCONNECT WITH JODIE THE EDITOR: @jodiegordonmediaATHELTIC GREENS: Go to drinkAG1.com/ONEROSE for a FREE 1-year sup...
2023-09-051h 08Naked BeautyThe Power of Betting on Yourself ft. Jerri DeVard, Madison Utendahl, Liz Paley, and Malcolm Carfrae“A lot of people are successful because they were just too driven to hear people drown out their dreams. You have to have the strength of conviction, have faith and bet on yourself. If it’s safe and it was that easy, everyone would do it.” - My mother, Jerri DeVard After more than a decade working in the corporate world, I’ve decided to bet on myself and build out Naked Beauty full-time.Tune in as I get some very real advice from four mentors - my mom Jerri DeVard (Black Executive CMO Alliance), Madison Utendahl (Utendahl C...
2023-07-101h 00
Naked BeautyLessons in Career Resilience & Self-Advocacy ft. Jerri DeVard aka my MomNavigating your career isn’t always a linear path but if there’s one thing my Mom has taught me it’s to know your worth. My Mom, Jerri DeVard, has truly mastered building the career and future that she always imagined. And her influence on my own ambition to create what I want to see in the world - this podcast included - cannot be understanded. Tune in to revisit my chat with her from 2021, where we sat down to discuss her journey as a senior marketing executive in corporate America (including her job at Revlon!), advocating for yourse...
2023-05-0832 min
Beauty Of The Nile: Skin Care Tips & Inspiration for Women-of-ColorBeauty Podcasting, Creating Community, and What "Love Your Brown Skin" Means to Her, Featuring: Naked Beauty Planet Podcast Host, Brooke DeVard - Episode 33In Episode #33 of the Beauty Of The Nile Podcast, host Jasmine Mobley sits down with Naked Beauty Podcast Host, Brooke DeVardWe learn from Brooke:The most rewarding part of her role as Product Marketing Manager at InstagramHow she evolved into a content creator in her own right How Naked Beauty Planet came to be Her journey to Loving Her Brown Skin The message about beauty and self-love that she wants to pass on to her son Her biggest skin concerns/insecurities ...
2023-03-3049 min
Gloss AngelesAre Fragrance Dupes Ruining the Industry? (With Naked Beauty's Brooke Devard Ozaydinli)It's National Fragrance Day and we have one of our favorite beauty podcast hosts, Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, as a special guest co-host! Brooke created Naked Beauty, a pod you likely already listen to, which covers beauty trends, selfcare journeys, skincare, wellness tips and more. On today's show, Brooke shares her current makeup routine, some of her go-to fragrances, and speaks on what fragrance note she thinks we'll see more of in 2023. Additionally, we're diving into a recent Allure story about the complex world of fragrance dupes and sharing our opinions whether these brands should exist (or not).
2023-03-2143 min
COOL MOMSEP 38 - It's All About Hours with Brooke DeVard OzaydinliWe are back at Soho Warehouse in Los Angeles for an exciting LIVE recording with the magnetic Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli. Not only does Brooke innovate marketing at Instagram, she has created and hosts a top 1% globally shared podcast, Naked Beauty. Tune in as we share stories around the restorative nature of beauty, what it takes to build a successful platform, and her innate freedom to post without monitoring the perceptions of others. Listen to the end for an insightful round of questions from our live audience for "Ask A COOL MOM".
2023-03-151h 26Naked BeautyTackling Acne, Estrogen, Hyperpigmentation and Skincare Education ft. Deb KilgoreAmidst today’s flood of beauty information and misinformation, Paula’s Choice Deb Kilgore is here to help us break through the noise. As the Global Director of Skin Care Knowledge, Deb understands that skincare comes down to three things: patience, managing expectations, and knowledge. We discuss hyperpigmentation, gold standard acne ingredients, ingredients to avoid, and more. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Brooke's Paula’s Choice link (use for 15% off) , Skin Perfecting Liquid Exfoliant, Skin Perfecting Peel, 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide, 5.0% Benzoyl Peroxide, “How Sensitizing Ingredients Hurt Skin”, Oil Booster, Discoloration Repair Serum, Supergoop! (Unseen Sunscreen, Glowscreen, Serum, Oil)...
2022-03-2159 min
The Radically Loved PodcastS8: Episode 428. Unraveling Your Naked Beauty With Brooke DeVard OzaydinliHuman creativity and advanced technology have allowed beauty trends to perpetually shift throughout the years. However, existing societal conventions have continued to bind us to unrealistic, one-dimensional beauty standards. As we struggle to maintain society’s expectations, we must realize that physical appearance is just the tip of the iceberg of a more complex concept of beauty. When you examine deeper, you will understand that real beauty is found deep within, and you can only unravel it once you foster confidence and self-acceptance. In this episode, Naked Beauty Podcast's host Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli joins us to delve into the world of...
2022-03-0451 min
brutal!Episode 6: don't just play hard to get, BE hard to get ft. Brooke DeVardThis week we’re joined by Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, host of the Naked Beauty Podcast, queen of skincare and video lead for Creator Marketing at Instagram. We discuss being in a transatlantic relationship, guys knowing almost immediately whether they see a future with you, balancing career and family, whether you should tell a friend that her boyfriend sucks, people who are addicted to the highs & lows of toxic relationships, feeling upset that your long-term ex is engaged and MORE! Send in your dating questions to podcastbrutal@gmail.com or DM us on instagram @brutalpod !
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2022-02-1252 min
Forever35Replay: Episode 115: Skincare Rituals with Brooke DeVard OzaydinliHi Babies! We are off this week and will be replaying some of our favorite Forever35 episodes. This week, Kate successfully makes sourdough bread and Doree makes a plan to keep from feeling overwhelmed at the end of every day. Then they’re joined by Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, host of the Naked Beauty Podcast. She shares how to make DIY skincare products at home, why lighting a candle is key to her nighttime routine, and why she can’t stop raving about sea buckthorn oil.To leave a voicemail or text for a fu...
2021-11-2455 min
Clean Beauty SchoolWhy we all love to connect over beauty tips | Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, host of the Naked Beauty Podcast“Beauty seems surface level, but it’s something that once you start talking about you can get really deep on. If someone talks to me about a breakout on their skin, usually we end up talking about something that’s going on in their personal life. So it becomes this thing you can really build relationships around,” says Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, host of the Naked Beauty Podcast. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director Alexandra Engler and DeVard chat about community building through beauty, how our relationships influence our sense of self, and the best word-of-mouth product r...
2021-09-2054 min
Black Girls Texting161: Brooke Devard Ozaydinli joins the Groupchat #RealTalkBrooke and The Black Girls Texting get super real in this episode. We talk motherhood, dating and so much more! You guys will love it!!! Don't forget to rate, comment and subscribe!!
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Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli created Naked Beauty, her podcast, in 2016 to uplift and tell the stories of amazing women in Beauty through her unique lens as a Black woman. After not being able to find meaningful beauty conversations with women of color, Brooke set out to create the podcast she so wanted to hear. Naked Beauty has interviewed ov...
2021-09-151h 34
The True Beauty PodcastCreating The Type Of Content That You Want To See with Brooke Devard, host of The Naked Beauty PodcastHi friends! This week we are talking to Brooke Devard, the host of the hugely popular show, The Naked Beauty Podcast. Brooke takes us on her journey of growing up in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, attending Stanford, and time and time again, forging her own path when she did not see one readily created for her. To learn more about Brooke and The Naked Beauty Podcast, check out her Instagram @nakedbeautyplanet and @BrookeDevard. Check out NakedBeautyPlanet.com by clicking here Don’t forget to send us YOUR beauty, hair, skincare, makeup, or life, questions, your Milk?! With Yo...
2021-05-281h 22Naked BeautyThe Beauty Editor’s Guide to a Hot Girl Summer ft. Kayla Greaves, Kristina Rodulfo, and Tahirah HairstonAfter more than a year of quarantine in sweatpants and no makeup, our Hot Girl Summer is clearly overdue. But where exactly to begin? Thankfully, Instyle’s Senior Beauty Editor Kayla Greaves, Women’s Health Beauty Director Kristina Rodulfo, and Teen Vogue’s Fashion and Beauty Director Tahirah Hairston are here to help. Tune in for a breadth of beauty products and advice as we begin to safely emerge back into the world. Enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Brooke: Tower28 (Cream Blush, Cream Bronzer, Almond and Cashew Milk Lip Jelly), Kosas Concealer, Supergoop! (Daily Sunscreen, Unseen...
2021-05-2452 min
Everything is the BestNaked Beauty with Brooke DeVard OzaydinliBrooke and I have had an internet friendship for a while now. I’ve always admired her job and what she does with Naked Beauty podcast, as well as her relationship with her husband and beautiful son. Now that I have entered into a new chapter of my life, I keep looking for mom’s who share my same work ethic and how they balance it all. Brooke has also had a fascinating career, so this is an episode that will surely prove to be helpful for anyone wanted a career in fashion and tech, on top of those who...
2021-05-121h 00Naked BeautyLessons in Career Resilience & Self-Advocacy ft. Jerri DeVard aka my Mom“People need to reassess what a “dream job” is...what you [really] have to know is what you want.” - Jerri DeVard AKA my MomIn addition to being a fabulous mother and grandmother, my mom just so happens to have decades of experience at Fortune 100 companies as a senior marketing executive. And so for this episode, we sat down to discuss her career journey in corporate America (including her job at Revlon!), advocating for yourself in the workplace, finding a role where you’ll thrive, mentorship, and so much more. Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: ...
2021-04-1931 minNaked BeautyThree Beauty Lovers on Cosmetic Procedures, Podcasting, and the Future of the Industry ft. Jessica Matlin & Jennifer Sullivan of Fat MascaraJessica Matlin and Jennifer Sullivan, co-hosts of the award-winning podcast Fat Mascara, are here to remind us that beauty doesn’t always need to be taken so seriously. Sitting down with these two hilarious beauty editors to discuss our thoughts on being transparent about cosmetic surgery, interviewing celebrities in the beauty space, and 2021 beauty trends made for a truly fantastic episode that will definitely make you chuckle. So sit back, tune in, and enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Beauty: Skinmedica TNS Serum, Heraux Anti-Inflammaging Serum, Rare Beauty Blush, Surratt Beauty Lash Curler, Trini London Lip + Che...
2021-03-151h 02
Fat MascaraEp. 283: Going High Tech *And* DIY with Naked Beauty’s Brooke DeVard OzaydinliBrooke DeVard Ozaydinli shares what she’s learned hosting her podcast, Naked Beauty; the best products her listeners have recommended; the secret ingredient in her DIY body oil; and so much more. -- For a list of products featured in this episode: myshlf.us/fatmascara; Episode recap: fatmascara.com/blog; Our private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Email: info@fatmascara.com; To submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation & be featured on a future episode: 646-481-8182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-1240 minNaked BeautyElevating Black Voices in Fashion & Beauty with Sustainable Change ft. Sandrine Charles, PR SavantWhen it comes to streetwear, fashion, and beauty PR, Sandrine Charles is absolutely one to watch! After years of experience within the industry, she is finally starting her own agency, Sandrine Charles Consulting. And with Daily Paper, KNC Beauty, and Alife on her client list, it is clear that she’s bringing a number of cool kid brands along for the ride. But that’s not all. In the wake of George Floyd’s death, Sandrine and Teen Vogue’s EIC Lindsay Peoples Wagner were inspired to launch an initiative that will continuously work to ensure that Black people have a s...
2020-09-1445 minNaked Beauty'Clean', Feminist & Soul-Centered Beauty ft. Skincare & Wellness Writer Jess Defino“We are living in a time when it is almost impossible to distinguish our own urges and our own sense of empowerment from the beauty standards we have been fed since birth”- Clean Beauty Writer Jess DefinoThis interview with beauty and wellness writer Jess Defino is one that you are going to want to listen to over and over again. TRUST. Whether your skincare routine is two steps or ten, beauty pervades all of our lives in one way or another, and it’s time that we discuss why. Tune in for an incredibly deep discus...
2020-09-071h 11
Breaking Beauty PodcastA #DamnGood DIY Beauty Special (Recipes for Skincare, Haircare and More!) Featuring Naked Beauty Podcast Host Brooke DeVard.Meet Brooke DeVard, host of Naked Beauty Podcast and total DIY skincare guru. Not only is her voice one of the calmest in all of podcasting, Brooke’s show was one of the first to hit the beauty space in 2016. Featuring casual-yet-candid chats on self-care routines along with deeper conversations in how we see the beauty in ourselves, Naked Beauty was nominated for an iHeartRadio Podcast Award earlier this year. Today, the mama-to-be is flinging open her kitchen cupboards to share her #damngood homemade recipes for luscious face oils, bountiful body scrubs, luxurious hair masks and more. We...
2020-09-0236 minNaked BeautyDrug Store Dupes & Clean Beauty Swaps ft. Jill Dunn & Carlene Higgins of the Breaking Beauty PodcastMy fellow beauty podcasters Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins from the show Breaking Beauty stopped by to talk about the evolution of the industry and the products that we need to be paying attention to. With years and years of experience as editors, these women have practically tried every product under the sun. Tune in for their favorite drugstore dupes and clean beauty swaps! Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: SKINCARE: Okoko Cosmetiques Beauté Majestique Gel-to-Milk Multipurpose Cleanser, Ayuna The Facial High, Alypyn Beauty Plant Genius Survival Serum, Versed Skin Soak Cream, Cle De Peau Essence, Bio...
2020-08-3154 minNaked BeautyMy Holy Grail Skincare & Haircare ProductsWhen it comes to taking care of my skin and hair, finding the right products has always been extremely important to me. Tune in to discover the products that I return to again and again because they just work for me. These are my tried-and-true Holy Grails. Enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: SKINCARE: Paula’s Choice BHA Liquid Exfoliant, Ashley Weatherford NB Episode, Shiseido Benefiance Eye Cream, Drunk Elephant Protini Moisturizer, CeraVe PM, Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser, Go-To Face Hero, Ona Organics Facial Oil, Mountain Rose Herbs Jojoba Oil, SuperGoop! Unseen Sunscreen, Supergoop! Everyday Sunscreen, Elta...
2020-08-2422 minNaked BeautyBeing Your Own Muse, Lip Masks & Beauty Legacy ft. Kristen Noel Crawley of KNC Beauty“I want to be like the hood Carrie Bradshaw. With a dash of Naomi in the 90s and a sprinkle of Barbie.” - Kristen Noel Crawley of KNC Beauty If Kristen Noel Crawley has yet to grace your feed with her stunning looks and highly Instagrammable beauty products, prepared to be BLESSED. After years working as a beauty writer for Elle, Crawley is now killing the game with her incredibly successful brand, KNC Beauty. But that’s not all. Underneath the pastel eye masks and adorable lip balms, you must know that this woman is not afraid to keep...
2020-08-1757 minNaked BeautyTrans Women Are Women ft. Angelica Torres“I’ve always known that I was a female. Folks always ask ‘How did you know?’ It just was. It just is.” — Angelica Torres, NYC-native, lover of bathtubs and glitter, speaking about her experience being assigned the wrong gender at birth.We cover SO much in this episode. From female rappers like Cardi B, Nicki Minaj and Azalea Banks, to identifying as a Trans woman at work. From RuPaul’s problematic comments on Trans women to being misgendered on Oprah. This conversation with Angelica is one that I am so grateful for, and is very much worth a revisit. Tun...
2020-08-101h 04Naked BeautyFree & Flawless ft. Beauty Icon Gabrielle Union & Hair Stylist Larry SimsWith her unforgettable wit, humor, and beauty, Gabrielle Union truly needs no introduction. Her roles in Bring It On, Bad Boys II , and Being Mary Jane made her a household name that has inspired so many young black girls over the past two decades. For this truly ICONIC episode, Gabrielle and I discussed everything, from her life as a mom to being a Black woman in Hollywood. We were also joined by Gabrielle’s hair stylist and business partner, Larry Sims. Together, they are relaunching Flawless by GU, a haircare line inspired by the well-researched ingredients that helped Gab to...
2020-08-0300 minNaked Beauty#EuphoriaMakeup & Moonlight Skin ft. Makeup Artist Donni Davy“It’s great to do this kind of makeup on yourself everyday for no reason.”- Donni Davy, Euphoria’s Head Makeup ArtistFor her official podcast debut, I had the honor of sitting down with Donni Davy AKA the makeup mastermind behind HBO’s Euphoria. If you’ve been watching this unforgettable show for the past year, or if your social media feed has continuously been flooded with looks that can only be described as “glamorous, adolescent doom”, then you know this is a big deal. HUGE. Donni has helped to set a beauty standard that not only accepts...
2020-07-301h 05Naked BeautyGestational Diabetes & Low-Carb, Sugar-Free LifeI never thought the day would come but I’ve been forced to give up my beloved sweets until the rest of my pregnancy. Being diagnosed with gestational diabetes has been quite the eye opener and I’m adjusting to a sugar-free & low-carb ketogenic diet slowly but surely!Tune in to hear the journey so far.Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and suppor...
2020-07-2020 minNaked BeautyInfiltrating the Fashion Industry ft. Naomi Elizée Associate Market Editor at VogueSocial media has bred this idea that you get out of college and you are this superstar...It gives off this perception that you don’t need to put in the work anymore.- Naomi Elizée, Vogue Editor and Podcast HostWhen I think of Naomi Elizée, the first word that comes to mind is hustler. Even from age 7, Vogue’s Associate Market Editor could not help but dream of her future career. And by the time she was in college, that passion only continued, leading her to endless internships from Saks Off 5th to Sevent...
2020-07-131h 08Naked BeautyRadical Self Love ft. Kirby @singkirbysingI stopped wanting to be a pretty girl. I wanted a beauty, and that really does start from the inside.- the bright and beautiful artist KirbyNo one evokes love and positivity quite like this week’s guest: Kirby. The singer, songwriter, and activist sat down with me for an extremely honest conversation on her now viral video “How to Make A Non Racist Breakfast,” which led the Aunt Jemima brand and logo to be retired. But of course, that was not all. We talked about her childhood in Mississippi, decolonizing her beauty standards, and seeking nothin...
2020-07-061h 00Naked BeautyHair Genius ft. Celebrity Hair Stylist Nikki Nelms“If you’re scared, now your hairstyle looks scared” — my guest the one and only Nikki Nelms dropping hair gems on this episode! If you don’t know celebrity “Hair MacGyver” Nikki Nelms by now, you are in for a treat! Praised for styling the famous locks of Solange, Zoe Kravitz, and Janelle Monae, Nelms has established some of the most popular hair trends over the past decade. With features in every publication from Allure to Vogue, she has left the world in complete awe of just how beautiful black hair can be. Looking back on her journey, such s...
2020-06-291h 03Naked BeautyFat Icon ft Kellie Brown of And I Get DressedCreator Kellie Brown is aspirational - in fact she claims the term ‘Fat Icon’ boldly. With years of experience in the NY PR game, and passion for plus-sized representation, Kellie is helping the world to redefine its relationship with the word “fat”. We talk about how all of the brands are reaching out to work with black creators right now, how she takes care of herself, what she learned working with Shark Tank’s Daymond John, starting #fatatfashionweek & why brands have so much more work to do in being truly inclusive. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Klur Symmet...
2020-06-221h 03Naked BeautySometimes Skincare is Rocket Science ft. Desiree Stordahl of Paula’s ChoiceAs the Senior Research & Education Manager at Paula’s Choice, Desiree Stordahl believes that skincare is nothing without the ingredients that define it. After growing up with a harsh-is-better approach to acne, Storedahl decided to abandon the SeaBreeze pads and take on a more thoughtful approach to beauty. She picked up a copy of Paula Begoun’s Beauty Bible, and the rest is history! Today, Storedahl not only understands her own skin, but is able to help so many others through her extensive dermatological research. Tune in for an extremely informative discussion on up-and-coming skincare ingredients, hormonal acne, and brea...
2020-06-151h 04Naked BeautyBlack Beauty Experiences MatterWhile the past few weeks have been exhausting for many of us in the black community, inequality has always been a part of the narrative. And yet still, we create, innovate and continue to push boundaries. This is our magic, and on Naked Beauty, it is something that I have tried to highlight through a number of black women. With that, I decided to use this episode to revisit their experiences, and their collective articulation of both the beauty and the struggle of simply being themselves. So please, sit back, listen and reflect. This is a message that needs...
2020-06-0845 minBreaking Beauty PodcastA Message From Jill and CarleneToday we are pausing our regularly scheduled show to make space for Black voices. Below is a list of articles and podcasts referenced in today’s episode to read and listen to instead: Articles/Social media: Danielle Prescod - her IGTV post is absolutely must-watch. Kathleen Newman-Bremang’s story from Refinery29: The Pandemic Of Black Trauma Will Never End. Ateh Jewell’s piece that she co-wrote called: “Three Black women tell us how to support the #BlackLivesMatter movement that goes beyond posting an Instagram image.”
2020-06-0307 min2020-06-0121 minNaked BeautyTreating Hyperpigmentation, Protecting Your Skin Barrier, and Leading an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle“Inflammation is all around us, it affects our health, our skin, and it’s something we need to pay attention to.”I had the pleasure of sitting down with THE Dr. Barbara Sturm to discuss her life-long love of science, her journey as an entrepreneur, and of course, her iconic line of skin care products. To my long-time listeners you know that beauty editors live for this brand, and are particularly grateful for it’s Darker Skin Tones line. And so of course, I had to sit down and talk to the famous doctor herself about why she crea...
2020-05-2556 minNaked BeautySelf-Healing Through Nutrition, Cleansing & Mindset ft. Aala MarraAala Marra is a very special person who's been able to self-heal and overcome a lot! Only 26, she's deeply aware of her purpose and it's so inspiring - I got a little emotional during this one. Revisiting this episode from 2018, tune in to hear a timely discussion on the importance of self-care. She's Sudanese-American and grew up in between cultures. We talk about how Sudanese women approach beauty, her relationship with her hair and how it changed when she got sick. Women's health and chronic illness is something that's not discussed often and so Aala is willing to talk...
2020-05-1852 minNaked BeautyThe Power of Shower Filters, Foods for Your Face, and Treating Your Hair with Compassion ft. Trinity Mouzon of GOLDE“Approach everything in life with compassion, and before you know it you will feel the shift” When you meet Trinity Mouzon, it immediately becomes clear that she not only understands wellness, but truly lives and breathes the concept. After growing up in Saratoga, New York, and watching her mother’s health drastically transform through the use of holistic treatments, Trinity became enamored with the idea using food as medicine. However, after learning that holistic medicine often failed to provide economically sustainable solutions, she set out to create a brand that could truly bring wellness to the masses. From the...
2020-05-111h 01Naked BeautyTravel is a State of Mind & Ghana's Year of Return ft [Leftovers] with Nana AgyemangThis leftovers episode is all about adventure! While I know that we are stuck at home with not a travel plan in sight, looking back at my interview with Nana Agyemang has definitely given me some post-quarantine vacation inspiration. Tune in for a great conversation on Nana’s trip to Accra this past December for the Year of Return, and tips on how to replicate your favorite adventures at home. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:Narcos Soundtrack, Savage Remix ft. Beyoncé, @askdrjess, Braids at the Met Gala ft. Nana Agyemang of Ever...
2020-05-0413 minNaked BeautyDown to Earth Skincare ft. Dr. Shereene Idriss of #PillowTalkDermOne of my favorite dermatologists, Dr. Shereene Idriss, M.D. is here Naked Beauty Planet! With a medical background from George Washington University, Tufts, and Harvard, trust and believe she knows exactly what she’s talking about! Through her IG series #PillowTalkDerm Dr.Idriss gives no-nonsense skincare advice shared from the comfort of her own bed. Get ready for an honest conversation on clean beauty, hyaluronic acid, and why you should still (cough cough) be wearing sunscreen during quarantine. You’re not going to want to miss this!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Rosewater Spray, Skinceuticals C E F...
2020-04-271h 12Naked BeautyQuarantine Check-In: A Makeup Artist, Hairstylist & Influencer“None of us are coming out of this the way we went in” While COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all of us, its impact on New York creatives has been particularly difficult. With that, I wanted to use this time to check back in with some of your favorite Naked Beauty guests who are finding new ways to define their craft and themselves. Featuring Raisa Flowers, Illeisha Lussiano, and Vic Styles, this episode is all about quarantine self-care, DIY beauty routines, and optimal Netflix binging. Tune in and enjoy! Links to Produc...
2020-04-201h 08Naked BeautyA DIY Guide to Face Masks, Hair Treatments, and Body SoaksWhile most of us are finding quarantine anything but ideal, I hope that you, Naked Beauty Planet, are taking this time to incorporate some serious self-care! On this episode, I am breaking down my favorite clean, simple, and affordable beauty recipes. From DIY hair masks to body scrubs, I’ve got you covered! So please sit back, relax, and enjoy. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: SELF CARE: Goji Berries, Palo Santo SticksHAIR MASK: Avocado (1 small OR ½ large), ½-1 cup of Conditioner, 2 TB of Carrier Oil (Almond, Coconut, Jojoba, etc.), 3-4 drops of Essential OilThe Benefits of App...
2020-04-1323 minBlack Girls Texting091 Black Girl Beauty X Brooke DevardChelsea, Glynn and Sade chat with Brooke Devard to discuss beauty as a black woman. We learn some tips about skin oils and sunscreen and even chat growing up in the city in Jack and Jill and DAIS! Brooke is the host of the Naked Beauty podcast, you can listen everywhere you find our episodes! Follow her on IG @brookedevard and @nakedbeautyplanet
The BGT Crew: @blackgirlstexting
Chelsea: @chelspinky or @thewashingmachinequeen
Glynn: @bedstuybrat
Sade: find her on Raya (upgrade)
2020-04-0855 minNaked BeautyFace Mists, Cozy Buys & Skincare Mistakes ft Kate and Doree from Forever35Tune in for a very special episode with Doree Shafrir and Kate Spencer, hosts of the infamous Forever35 ! I had the pleasure of meeting these two at the iHeart Podcast Awards, where they won “Best Beauty and Fashion Podcast”. After lots of fan-girling, I decided to bring them on, and discuss what their beauty routines have looked like during this very turbulent time. From the best face mists to the worst beauty mistakes, we covered it all! So sit back, relax, and enjoy! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: SKINCARE: Somme Institute, Caudalie Beauty Elixir, ISUN Ormus...
2020-04-0641 minForever35Ep 115: Skincare Rituals with Brooke DeVard OzaydinliThis week, Kate successfully makes sourdough bread and Doree makes a plan to keep from feeling overwhelmed at the end of every day. Then they’re joined by Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, host of the Naked Beauty Podcast. She shares how to make DIY skincare products at home, why lighting a candle is key to her nighttime routine, and why she can’t stop raving about sea buckthorn oil.To leave a voicemail for a future episode, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com.This week’s episod...
2020-04-0255 minNaked BeautyNourishing, Calming, Soothing Skincare ft. Zoë Foster BlakeFor Zoë Foster Blake, beauty should never be taken too seriously. Growing up in Australia, skincare and makeup equated to great conversation and community-building. But after years working as a beauty editor at Cosmopolitan and Harper’s BAZAAR, she found herself feeling bogged down by the complicated messaging that the industry had to offer. So in 2014, Blake decided to break out and establish her own brand, Go-To Skincare. With witty copy and clean ingredients, Go-To has clearly filled a much-needed gap within the beauty market. Tune in to hear us discuss the importance of protecting your skin barrier, how to...
2020-03-3051 minNaked BeautyLife in the Time of Coronavirus Ft My Whole Family in QuarantineWhat does beauty mean when you are alone? How does our relation to self-presentation change when we have no one to see? These are just a few of the questions that I have been asking myself as COVID-19 has begun to drastically change everyone’s lives and daily routines. In this time of self-quarantine, I decided to check in with my family and you, Naked Beauty listeners. Tune in to hear how coronavirus has impacted all of us, across generations, occupations, and so much more. Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: PRODUCTS: 5-minute Gratitude Journal, Diptyque Cand...
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The Color FilesBrooke DeVard Aspires to Look Like A Glazed Donut & We’re Here For It!This one is for all of my fellow skincare N.E.R.D.s and ingredient junkies! Naked Beauty Podcast host, Brooke DeVard (@brookedevard) AKA the DIY whiz stopped by this week for a cute chit chat about beauty and beyond. We talked about the art of side hustling, making time for your passions, the importance of staying consistent, and so much more. And of course, this episode wouldn’t have been complete if we didn’t grab a few beauty hacks, tips, and product recommendations from our sis!Don’t forget to check out th...
2020-03-2000 minNaked BeautyBraiding Hair In The Boardroom ft. Sharmadean Reid“I love subverting an eccentric English style because I’m a black Jamaican girl, so it contrasts. I’m obsessed with the contrast” - my guest Sharmadean Reid on this amazing episode of Naked BeautyWhen it comes to London’s beauty scene, Sharmadean Reid is THE ONE to watch. After having founded the iconic WAH Nails back in 2009, Reid has continuously found ways to combine Black British culture with her exceptional Central Saint Martin’s education, love of technology and community. Today, Reid has expanded her empire through Beautystack- a mobile, beauty-booking software that also allows indus...
2020-03-1645 minFat MascaraEp. 197: Getting Fresh with Lev Glazman & Co-Host Brooke Devard OzaydinliFresh co-founder Lev Glazman talks about championing the use of natural ingredients in beauty, today’s “clean” movement, sustainable packaging, the biggest hits (and misses) in his career, and his huge personal collection of fragrances. Plus, Jenn and co-host Brooke Devard Ozaydinli, of the Naked Beauty podcast, discuss travel tips, answer a reader question about sunscreen, and share the news of the week (Women’s History month deals, National Fragrance Day updates, the CROWN Act, and more).Want more Fat Mascara?Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a WandInstagram: @fatmascara, @jessicama...
2020-03-1143 minNaked BeautyFoods to Eat for Glowing, Healthy Skin & Foods to Avoid [Beauty Secrets]This solo episode is all about the foods to eat for your skin to be at its best! While we all love a good mud mask or retinol serum, products are never the final answer to achieving healthy, supple skin. Tune in to hear about the dietary dos and don’ts that will keep your skin looking its best for years to come! Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: STUDIES: Acne-Free Population, Western Diet & Acne, Green Tea & Skin, Impact of Sugar on Skin, Benefit of Avocados, Best Foods For SkinPRODUCTS: Magic Bullet BlenderFor some of my favo...
2020-03-0922 minNaked BeautyThe Queen of the 10-Step Korean Skincare Routine ft. Charlotte ChoI got to sit down with the queen of K-Beauty herself, Charlotte Cho! Growing up in LA, sunscreen and toner seemed to be completely trivial to Cho. But after moving to South Korea post-grad, she was exposed to her own culture through an entirely new lens: skincare. And so upon returning to the States, she decided to start Soko Glam: an online retail shop completely dedicated to K-Beauty. Today, after eight years in the making, Charlotte has not only introduced the concept of the 10-step skincare routine to the American market, but has democratized beauty in such an unpredictable...
2020-03-021h 00Naked BeautyBig Lipstick Energy [Leftovers] ft Maya Allen, Marie ClaireOn this leftovers episode, Maya Allen and I dive into one of her favorite beauty topics: lip color. With her own digital column at Marie Claire titled “Big Lipstick Energy”, I could not miss out on the opportunity to discuss what shades, formulas, and techniques she uses to maintain the perfect pout. Tune in for a fabulous chat on sugar scrubs, bold red pigments, and the power of liquid lipstick. Enjoy!Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: Smashbox (Bawse), Bite Beauty Lip Scrub, Bite Beauty Lip Mask, Laneige Lip Mask, Anastasia BH (Sarafine), Stila Stay All Day, NARS...
2020-02-2812 minNaked BeautyNever Let Them See You Sweat ft. Maya Allen, Marie ClaireAfter eight years of working in beauty editorial, Maya Allen has become one of THE coolest girls in the industry. But that hasn’t been without tons of hard work. On this episode of Naked Beauty, Marie Claire’s Digital Beauty Editor not only broke down her extensive skincare routine, but her continuous journey to dominating the beauty sphere as well. Tune in for an incredible discussion on travel, black-women's influence on beauty & so much more!VIBES: Byredo Black Saffron (Fragrance/Candle), Fredric Malle, Krigler, Tom Ford Lavender Extreme, Chloe Nomade, Aerin Vanilla SKIN: iS Clinical Cleansing Gel Renée Rou...
2020-02-241h 08Naked Beautyr/SkincareAddiction ft. Rio Viera-NewtonLooking for a new holy grail skincare product? Rio Viera-Newton has got your back. After years of looking for a solution to her dry skin and cystic acne, Viera-Newton was able to craft what many of us beauty junkies now just call “the Google doc”. Filled with affordable and effective products, Viera-Newton’s guide to great skin, and her continuous beauty editorial work at The Strategist is truly changing the game. Tune in to hear us chat about Korean beauty, sustainability, and so much more! SKINCARE: r/SkincareAddiction, Wellness Mama, oo35mm, Rio’s Google Doc, Dr. Loretta Eye Gel...
2020-02-1752 minNaked BeautyReal Life #RelationshipGoals ft Hannah Bronfman Fallis & Brendan FallisHannah Bronfman is back for her THIRD Naked Beauty interview and this time around, she and her husband Brendan Fallis stopped by to share their love story with me. Get ready for all the feels because they are truly #relationshipgoals. They discuss their experience as DJs, influencers, and entrepreneurs. But we didn’t stop there. For the love of all things beauty, we dove into the couple’s favorite products, and even put Brendan’s skincare knowledge to the test! From LED treatments to frownie patches, Hannah and Brendan kept it real, and made this episode of Naked Beauty one of...
2020-02-1057 minNaked BeautyBraids at the Met Gala Ft Nana Agyemang of EveryStylishGirlIf you haven’t heard of Nana Agyemang yet, prepare to be blessed. Over the past four years, this powerhouse has taken on the world of beauty and fashion editorial like no other! She’s reported for publications like the NYTimes, BBC, Elle & Refinery29. Today, Nana not only works as a social media editor for NY Mag's The Cut, but also runs her own media platform called EveryStylishGirl, specifically catered to young women of color. Growing up as a first generation Ghanaian-American in Ohio, Nana often felt like an outsider. But that didn’t stop her. After joining yearbook club...
2020-02-0345 minNaked Beauty[Leftovers] Motherhood & Creating Life ft Julee Wilson, Beauty Director Essence“I thought I was a feminist before. You can’t tell me sh*t about women now. We bring whole entire lives into this world” my guest Julee Wilson on the experience of childbirth. Join Julee, Global Beauty Director of Essence, and I on this leftover’s edition of Naked Beauty as we talk about her experience of being a Mother. It’s something I feel we don’t talk about enough so I had so many questions and Julee answered them all. We talk:Going from life as an athlete to being a Mom. Julee’s experience wit...
2020-01-3118 minNaked BeautyMud Masks, Bridal Makeup, and Ethical Skincare Ft Lesley ThorntonLesley Thornton’s dedication to beauty is truly next level. As a young girl, she was obsessed with making mud masks in her grandmother’s garden, checking out beauty products in LA’s Koreatown, and doing her girlfriends’ makeup for prom. For Thornton, beauty has always been, and continues to be about being both mindful and creative. And so, after working as a beauty director at Estée Lauder, and an on-air beauty expert for TLC, she decided to step out on her own. From there, Klur- a clean, ethical, and inclusive brand- was born. On this episode, I took the...
2020-01-2746 minNaked BeautyJade Rolling, Manifesting & Community Ft Satchel LeeA creative career felt pretty inevitable for Satchel. As the daughter of producer Tonya Lewis Lee and director Spike Lee, Satchel has always had a great appreciation for storytelling but she's already carving out a distinct voice of her own. And growing up in New York, there were always plenty of stories to tell. In high school, Satchel first found her creative community in an affinity group for queer kids called “The Network.” Then, as a film student at NYU, she went on to establish a black artist collective known as “Chromatic.” Today, Lee has teamed up with childhood friend C...
2020-01-201h 04Naked BeautyStraight Stuntin' Ft Mandii B of Whorible DecisionsMandii B, co-host of the Whorible Decisions podcast, is anything but predictable. Growing up, she was the girl who could shoot hoops, dress up, and kill it in her AP classes. By the time she was 18, she had entered the world of urban modelling, which began a long and ongoing journey to not just accepting her body but truly celebrating it. Mandii and I talk about how she’s coping with all of her recent success (and anxiety), being over-sexualized at a young age, her relationships and tapping into confidence, growing up mixed race, her VSG weight-loss surgery, baby ha...
2020-01-131h 13Naked BeautyFighting for Our Dreams Ft Diarrha N'DaiyeMy guest Diarrha and I are looking back at our personal highlights from the past year. If you've ever been curious about building your own brand and fundraising, you'll love hearing the BTS as Diarrha breaks down the process of developing her line Ami Cole. We discussthe unexpected PR response from our first episode together (wow), meeting Pat McGrath (*DREAM GUEST, pray for me*), my iHeart Podcast Award nomination & more. Let's keep this same positive energy and go after our dreams in 2020!Listen to Diarrha’s first interview on Naked Beauty from back in...
2020-01-0623 minNaked BeautyGlass Skin, Product Flops & OMG Moments: A Year In Review Ft Diarrha N’DiayeI don’t know if you all are ready for this episode because we went in! Beauty Highs, Beauty Lows: a year in review with Diarrha N’Diaye. Diarrha (formerly at Glossier, L’Oreal & now developing her own line) came back to Naked Beauty to reflect on 2019’s beauty moments with me. We review the most iconic new products, best moments for the beauty culture and the SMH product launches that didn’t do it for us. Listen to hear us discuss: Jackie Aina x Naomi Campbell, Euphoria, Pat McGrath Foundation,the new Fenty products, Caudelie, Beauty Industry Bullying, the Tom Fo...
2019-12-3059 minNaked BeautyLogical Skincare, Fillers & MicroInfusions ft. Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton of Epi.Logic“Cosmetics should be a choice not a necessity.” - my guest Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton, a firm believer in putting your skin first. For Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton, taking care of people’s skin and face is a passion - one that’s manifested in the creation of her skincare line: Epi.Logic and her career as a board certified oculofacial plastic surgeon. She quickly fell in love with the idea of “working with clients to rejuvenate and refine their appearance, while staying true to their natural character”– an ethos she stands by at her practice Brooklyn Face & Eye. I wanted to know EVERYT...
2019-12-2358 minNaked BeautyWhen Do You Feel Most Beautiful? Episode 100For the 100th episode of Naked Beauty, I decided to look back and share a compilation of answers to my favorite question: When do you feel most beautiful?. From glamming it up to sweating it out, from meditating to having a good, long cry, my guests have taught me one thing: beauty is deeply personal. As we head into a new decade, I would love if you Naked Beauty listeners, could take the time to ask yourself this question and to share your answers with me in 2020. So please, sit back tune in, and reflect. --...
2019-12-1622 minBreaking Beauty PodcastWe Recap All of The Top Beauty Moments in 2019 (All the Highs, Lows and Everything In-Between)2019 was a banner year on so many beauty fronts: product breakthroughs, influencer drama, celeb beauty, billion dollar beauty biz deals and so much more. Tune in to hear us dissect the biggest wins and biggest fails -- all with a little help from our fellow beauty pod friends. Description: 2019 was a banner year on so many beauty fronts: product breakthroughs, influencer drama, celeb beauty, billion dollar beauty biz deals and so much more. In fact there was so much ground to cover that we invited a few of our fello...
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Am I Allowed to Like Anything?Why Beauty Gets So Deep, So Quickly | Ep. 066 ft. Brooke DeVardBrooke DeVard, host of the Naked Beauty podcast, joins me! Brooke is a marketing and strategy specialist formerly of Viacom and now Instagram. She’s had an amazing career in media two far, including working in London, where she met her now husband. We talk about her life growing up on the Upper East Side of NYC, married life, our approaches to beauty and if it’s possible to have a soft spot for Soundcloud rappers.
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2018-09-2631 minAm I Allowed to Like Anything?Why Beauty Gets So Deep, So Quickly | Ep. 066 ft. Brooke DeVardBrooke DeVard, host of the Naked Beauty podcast, joins me! Brooke is a marketing and strategy specialist formerly of Viacom and now Instagram. She’s had an amazing career in media two far, including working in London, where she met her now husband. We talk about her life growing up on the Upper East Side of NYC, married life, our approaches to beauty and if it’s possible to have a soft spot for Soundcloud rappers.
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- My House on VICELAND and what the drag scene teaches us about beauty
- Soundcloud rappers
- SHHHOWERCAP
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2018-09-2631 min
Tea with Queen and J.#164 #ListenToBlackWomen: Podcasting As Black Oral TraditionQueen & J. are two womanist race nerds talking liberation, politics, and pop-culture over tea. Drink up!
On this spot of tea episode… We present our #ListenToBlackWomen: Podcasting as Black Oral Tradition panel at #YurhouseSXSW. We had the opportunity to gather several other amazing Black women in podcasting to discuss our voices, our audience, and existence in media.
Panelists
Brooke Devard of “The Naked Beauty” podcast (Twitter/IG @BrookeDeVard, IG @NakedBeautyPlanet)
Diamond Stylz of “Marsha’s Plate: Black Trans Talk” podcast (Twitter/IG @DiamondStylz @MarshasPlate)
Laura Mignot of “The Reset Podcast” (Twitter/IG @theresetpodcast @lmigno)
Money of “QueerWOC: The Podcast” (Twitter/IG @QueerWOCpod @mel...
2018-07-2454 min
JobloguesEpisode 53: Make It Work (with Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli)This week, we catch up with entertainment marketer, Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, to discuss ways to make your day job work for you and fully take advantage of the resources, access and network that come with a corporate gig. Plus, listener letters, rants raves reviews and more.This episode is brought to you by OneUnited Bank – America’s Largest Black Owned BankConnect with OneUnited Bank:oneunited.com | @oneunited | facebook.com/oneunitedbankConnect with Brooke:@brookedevard | apple.co/2HRC7ZtComplete our listener survey for...
2018-04-1646 min