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The Happi PodcastThe Happi Podcast: Olowo-n’djo Tchala, Founder of Personal Care Brand AyeyaWest African native Olowo-n’djo Tchala, founder of personal care brand Ayeya, now available in Sprouts and Whole Foods, speaks to Happi from Ghana about how he’s using his brand to address poverty in Africa and provide millions with clean water. 2025-02-2529 min
The Buyer's DeskFrom Soil to Shelf: Black Voices in FarmingThis episode is brought to you by Partake Foods, EvoHemp, and Ecos. In this month's episode, Angela and Chris hear from black farmers breaking barriers in the agricultural and natural foods industries. Chris and Category Manager Kim Route chat with Angela Dawson, Co-Founder, President & CEO of 40 Acre Co-op about her trajectory into farming, the importance of the co-op model, and the structural barriers she has faced as a black woman farmer. Next, Chris chats with Olowo-n’djo Tchala, Founder & CEO of Alaffia about going above and beyond Fair Trade standards and building community through trust.2024-02-151h 09
WellBuiltA Tale of Fair Trade, Cultural Knowledge, and Resilience: Empowering Communities through Natural Body Care Products🧴 | Olowo-n'djo Tchala, Co-founder of AlaffiaIn this episode of WellBuilt, Jon spoke to the co-founder of Alaffia, Olowo n'djo Tchala. Their conversation delves into OT's journey from Togo to the United States, his experiences growing up in a large family, and the cultural values that have shaped him. The story of how he met his partner, Prairie Rose Hyde, in Togo and followed her to the U.S., where he pursued his education and eventually co-founded Alaffia, is shared. The mission, product, and ethos of Alaffia are explored, focusing on the creation of natural body care products that not only...2023-07-2544 min
FAIR Talks PodcastInvesting Forward Using Traditional African Values and Fair Trade Practices | AlaffiaEnjoy this insightful conversation with Olowo-n’djo Tchala, founder and CEO of Alaffia! He shares with Elisha the process of how he started fair trade cooperatives to support farmers & makers to employ their vast knowledge to create excellent products while protecting the power of collective bargaining. He shares the process of bringing traditional African values and knowledge to fair trade and why it’s important to consider the production structure of our goods, not just the materials. Learn how implementing an ‘investment forward’ strategy creates a more stable community future. Finally, he shares the challenges and opportunities for adapting policies...2023-05-1757 min
Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesClassic Episode - Olowo-n’djo Tchala // Founder and CEO of Alaffia----------------------------------------Spotlighting impact startups, brands, and founders.We feature social impact startups, conscious brands, and visionary founders shaping the future of business. Join thousands—subscribe to our weekly newsletter for exclusive interviews, the latest funding rounds, digital tool reviews, and curated products fueling the impact economy.To learn more, please visit causeartist.comIn this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with Olowo-n’djo Tchala, Founder and CEO of Alaffia on cultivating beauty, equality, and empowerment in West Africa and around the globe through pers...2022-05-271h 01
I Am AthleteI AM BLACK | MICHAEL BENNETT on Celebrating The Beauty And Resiliency of The African DiasporaI AM BLACK | Season 2: Episode 3
Athlete, activist, author, and former NFL player, Michael Bennett, along with Athletes for Impact celebrate the beauty and resiliency of the African Diaspora with family and friends. The beginning of the event started out with greetings, connecting and a whole lot of food hosted by African Chop House.
Michael Bennett gives a warm welcome to the audience and explains why he’s doing this event, and the main focus of it. “So this is a great opportunity to not focus on the victimization of it but focus on how we’re building…”.Guerline M. Jozef, President...2022-02-2215 min
Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?How this Beauty Brand is Going Beyond Fair Trade | EP 281: Olowo-n'djo Tchala, CEO of AlaffiaMy guest this week is Olowo-n'djo Tchala. Born in the village of Kaboli, Togo, West Africa near the border of Benin, Olowo-n’djo grew up sharing an 8’x10’ room with seven siblings and his mother. Although they did not always have enough, his mother, Ina, instilled in him the importance of kindness and generosity by always sharing what they could. Unable to afford school fees, Olowo-n’djo dropped out of school in the sixth grade to help support his family. After meeting his wife he founded Alaffia in 2003. In 2004, armed with his understanding of the value of...2022-01-1951 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesCultivating Beauty, Equality and Empowerment in West Africa and Around the Globe Through Personal Care Products - Olowo-n’djo Tchala // Founder and CEO of Alaffia----------------------------------------Spotlighting impact startups, brands, and founders.We feature social impact startups, conscious brands, and visionary founders shaping the future of business. Join thousands—subscribe to our weekly newsletter for exclusive interviews, the latest funding rounds, digital tool reviews, and curated products fueling the impact economy.To learn more, please visit causeartist.comIn episode 120 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with Olowo-n’djo Tchala, Founder and CEO of Alaffia on cultivating beauty, equality, and empowerment in West Africa and around the globe through personal care...2021-12-061h 01
BLACK ENTREPRENEUR BLUEPRINTBlack Entrepreneur Blueprint: 370 - Olowo-n'djo Tchala - From Poverty To Successful Social EntrepreneurJoin Jay on today's Black Entrepreneur Blueprint episode # 370 as he talks with the founder of Alaffia Skin & Haircare Mr. Olowo-n'djo Tchala. Olowo-n'djo takes us on his amazing entrepreneur journey from poverty and dropping out of school to building a multimillion-dollar business that cultivates beauty, equality, and empowerment in West Africa through the fair trade of indigenous resources and community empowerment projects such as maternal health care, education, and agriculture. Visit https://www.alaffia.com/ 2021-08-161h 10
Clean Beauty Scene42. Black-Owned Beauty Brand's Mission To Empower African Communities Through Gender Equality & Sustainability With Alaffia CEO & Founder, Olowo-n’djo TchalaIf you shop at Whole Foods, Sprouts, Target or Walmart you have likely seen these wonderful fair trade products on the shelves. It is one of the first clean lines that I tried back when I first began my green journey and it remains a favorite. You'll find Alaffia products all over my home! Even my family likes them which is saying something because my boys resist my eco freako ways.
Not only is Alaffia making high quality clean, earth conscious skincare accessible, CEO & Founder, Olowo-n’djo Tchala, a Togolese native is making a powerful impact on a...2021-06-0145 min
The Grit City PodcastOlowo-n'djo Tchala - Founder and CEO of The Alaffia FoundationOn this episode, the guys talk to Olowo-n'djo Tchala, founder & CEO of The Alaffia Foundation, (TAF). TAF is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to empower African communities through the advancement of Fair Trade, education, sustainable living and gender equality. They execute their Alaffia Empowerment Projects in Togo, West Africa that support Fair Trade producer communities. TAF provides a platform for individuals and organizations around the world to partner with Alaffia, by sharing resources, skills, time and money. This public support is critical to Alaffia impacting more lives in Togo. Empowerment Projects are Alaffia’s mission in action, funded by...2021-03-2254 min
Money Making Conversations Master ClassOlowo-n’djo T’Chala discusses making Shea Butter in a mobile home with his two daughters to owning one of the most successful fair trade beauty companies, Founder & CEO of AlaffiaMy next guest is Olowo-n’djo Tchala. He was born and raised in the village of Kaboli, Togo, located in West Africa. Growing up, he shared an 8’ x 10’ room with his mother and seven siblings. Now, he is the founder and CEO of Alaffia. Proceeds from the sale of Alaffia beauty and grooming products are returned to communities in Togo to fund community empowerment and gender equality initiatives, such as maternal health care, education, reforestation and regenerative agriculture. We will discussing overcoming the odds, stereotyping in business and his women centric business model. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Olowo-n’djo Tchala. 2021-03-1838 min
Money Making ConversationsOlowo-n’djo T’Chala discusses making Shea Butter in a mobile home with his two daughters to owning one of the most successful fair trade beaMy next guest is Olowo-n’djo Tchala. He was born and raised in the village of Kaboli, Togo, located in West Africa. Growing up, he shared an 8’ x 10’ room with his mother and seven siblings. Now, he is the founder and CEO of Alaffia. Proceeds from the sale of Alaffia beauty and grooming products are returned to communities in Togo to fund community empowerment and gender equality initiatives, such as maternal health care, education, reforestation and regenerative agriculture. We will discussing overcoming the odds, stereotyping in business and his women centric business model. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Olowo-n’djo Tchala. 2021-03-1836 minMoney Making ConversationsBevy Smith, the Pop Culture Aficionado; Olowoo-n’djo T’Chala, Founder & CEO of Alaffia; Dr. Geneva Williams, Master Leadership Strategist, SMy next guest is Bevy Smith. She is an author, pop Culture Aficionado, Fashion Expert, and Host of "Bevelations" on SiriusXM's Radio Andy. Bevy just released her first book, "Bevelations." "Bevelations" is her memoir about learning to live a big, authentic, and unapologetic life—and how you can, too. Once a wildly successful luxury fashion publishing executive at Rolling Stone and Vibe magazine, Bevy shifted her professional goals over a decade ago to pursue a life in front of the camera. Bevy served as moderator on Bravo TV’s revolutionary talk show, “Fashion Queens," and was a co-host on the nationally...2021-03-162h 01
Money Making Conversations Master ClassFull Episode: Bevy Smith, the Pop Culture Aficionado; Olowo-n’djo T’Chala, Founder & CEO of Alaffia; Dr. Geneva Williams, Master Leadership Strategist, Speaker, and Author; & Corey Wilcox, the Inventor of the Roto-BrainMy next guest is Bevy Smith. She is an author, pop Culture Aficionado, Fashion Expert, and Host of "Bevelations" on SiriusXM's Radio Andy. Bevy just released her first book, "Bevelations." "Bevelations" is her memoir about learning to live a big, authentic, and unapologetic life—and how you can, too. Once a wildly successful luxury fashion publishing executive at Rolling Stone and Vibe magazine, Bevy shifted her professional goals over a decade ago to pursue a life in front of the camera. Bevy served as moderator on Bravo TV’s revolutionary talk show, “Fashion Queens," and was a co-host on the nationally...2021-03-162h 06
Strategy Made Simple59. Olowo-n'djo Chala on Scaling Alaffia's MissionOlowo-n'djo Tchala is the founder and CEO of Alaffia, an international fair trade hair and body product company based in the USA. He was able to take this company from the garage, to supplying large national grocery store chains with their products. Throughout the growth of the company, he has put the mission first, and ensured that the workers in West Africa continue to get fair wages for their work, and that the products that Alaffia produces have natural ingredients made with traditional methods. --- You can continue the conversation by joining SocialEconomyConnect...2021-02-1028 min
The Glow Life with Maria Marlowe87: Social Stewardship On A Global Scale With Olowo-n’djo TchalaAlaffia founder & CEO, Olowo-n’djo Tchala, shares his incredibly inspiring journey from growing up in Togo, West Africa to creating what may be the most socially responsible beauty company yet. His clean skincare products, now one of the top sellers at Whole Foods, are made with ingredients sourced from co-ops in his native, Togo. More than just creating excellent skincare, he is on a mission to help alleviate poverty and gender inequality. Through Alalffia's various initiatives, he is proving that a successful and profitable company can also be a socially responsible one. The top probiotic: Hyperbiotics use code...2020-07-0236 min
The AWB PodcastAWB COVID-19 Employer Resources Webinar Series: E-commerce (5/11/2020)AWB President Kris Johnson is talking about e-commerce, with insights on how to utilize web based tools, digital marketing, innovation, research and the importance of telling your story through online messaging and branding. He’s joined by Brian Forth, Founder and President of SiteCrafting, Trisha Letourneau, Northwest District Retail & eCommerce Marketing Manager for UPS, Justin Stiefel, Co-Founder & CEO of Heritage Distilling Company, Olowo-n'djo Tchala, Founder & CEO of Alaffia, Erin Callahan, Storytelling Strategist at Trillium Creative Solutions and Tory Graf, Rogue Leader with Trillium Creative Solutions.2020-05-121h 10
Mother's Organic LivingAllaffiaIn this edition of the Mother's Market Radio show, we talk with Allafia founder Olowo-n'djo Tchala about the Allafia organization, it's mission, and how you can get involved.2013-09-2326 min