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1Xtra Talks with Richie BraveIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...Richie Brave is celebrating Christmas early with 1Xtra's very own Snoochie Shy and Remi Burgz.They're talking about who's cheffing it up for Christmas Dinner, family traditions and the worst Christmas presents to receive. They'll also be joined in studio by previous 1Xtra Talks guests from this year: author and creator Paige Lewin and musician and poet Broken Pen. Richie will host a head to head in an assortment of Christmas games. A special 1Xtra Talks Versus! Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
2025-12-1559 min1Xtra Talks with Richie BravePoetry, creativity and loving your Afro-HairFollowing on from last week's debate about spoken word; poet, storyteller and creative, Suli Breaks is on the show.Podcast host and author, Paige Lewin will be discussing her debut book How to Love Your Afro.Our second Living Legend for Black History Month is actress, comedian and writer Llewella Gideon.Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
2025-10-1259 min
Get Lost In This Inspiring Full Audiobook — Perfect While Cooking.How to Love Your Afro by Paige LewinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/265857to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How to Love Your Afro
Author: Paige Lewin
Narrator: Paige Lewin
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins
Release date: 10-09-25
Ratings: 5.0 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Stress Management
Publisher's Summary:
At fourteen years old, Paige Lewin begged her mum for her first relaxer, convinced that straight hair was her ticket to beauty and acceptance. But what followed were years of damage, frustration, and a deep disconnect from her natural texture. Wigs, weaves, and chemical treatments became her armor—until she finally realized she was hiding from her true se...
2025-10-096h 44
Your Aunties Could NeverGUEST - PAIGE LEWIN "ARE WE READY TO PUT BEYONCE IN THE BIN?" White Woman Sparks Outrage Over Black Hair SalonsJay-Z & Beyoncé sit with Ivanka Trump, the Taliban bans women’s books, Nigel Farage targets immigration, Sharon Davies sparks a Black hair debate, Miss R Fabulous gets an AuntyVention and Trump stirs outrage on domestic violence.In this episode, we dive into some of the week’s most talked-about stories:Jay-Z and Beyoncé spotted sitting next to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner at a Reform Alliance dinner - What does this mean for their image and legacy?The Taliban bans women’s books and education in Afghanistan What does this mean for...
2025-09-291h 13
Texture TalksARE WE READY FOR A PRIME MINISTER WITH AN AFRO? | MR MONEY JAR | TEXTURE TALKS | S3🎉 Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽In this episode, we’re joined by financial educator, qualified financial adviser, and award-winning content creator #mrmoneyjar Rotimi Merriman-Johnson🎙️ We dive into:💫What inspired him to grow his hair out💫How he felt his Afro was perceived in professional spaces💫How it felt to be racially profiled in public by the police 💫 And some of his biggest lessons, and pieces of advice from his personal life and professional career that can help anybody on their journey to succeed and more import...
2025-05-1819 minTexture TalksDREAMING WHILST BLACK STAR WAS WORRIED NOBODY IN THE INDUSTRY COULD DO HER HAIR | TEXTURE TALKS | S3 E5🎉 Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽In this episode, we’re joined by actress and star of critically acclaimed international TV show, #dreamingwhilstblack #danimoseleyIn this powerful episode, Dani opens up about:💫 How a chance meeting with Ewan McGregor pushed her to pursue acting💫 Her deeply personal journey from relaxers to embracing her natural hair💫 Hair horror stories on set — and why Dreaming Whilst Black marked a turning point for her natural hair confidenceDani's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danimoseley/-----
2025-05-1118 minTexture TalksI'M A BLACK BALLERINA I WANT TO WEAR BROWN TIGHTS | PRECIOUS ADAMS | TEXTURE TALKS S3 E4🎉 Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽In this episode, we’re joined by internationally acclaimed ballet dancer and soloist with the English National Ballet, #PreciousAdams.Known for her powerful artistry, technical precision, and trailblazing presence in the classical dance world, Precious has become a vocal advocate for #DiversityAndInclusion in #Ballet. 🩰🎙️ We dive into:How her #Hair impacted her journey as a ballet dancerWhy she wanted to wear #BrownTights instead of pink—and why this mattered as a Black #BallerinaHow she began #BalletDance and trained internationally to pursue her dreams...
2025-05-0421 minTexture TalksWHY WAS KELECHI OKAFURS HAIR RELAXED AT FOUR YEARS OLD? | TEXTURE TALKS S3 EP 3Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽In this episode of Texture Talks, we’re joined by actress, director and cultural commentator @kelechnekoff #kelechiokafur. to have an unfiltered conversation about childhood hair memories, why our hair is political, and navigating texture discrimination from an early age.We dive into:Getting our hair relaxed as young childrenHow society polices Afro hair texturesWhy our natural hair is still seen as "unprofessional"Embracing the beauty and politics of our rootsHealing from early hair shame and biasKelechis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelechnekoff/Kelechis TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kelechnekoffKelechis YouTube: @kelechnekoff Preorder Kelechis upcoming novel AWA...
2025-04-2717 minTexture TalksGAME OF THRONES STARS HAIR WAS HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD | TEXTURE TALKS S3 EP 2Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽#nathalieemmanuel is a British #actress and #filmstar known for her breakout role as #Missandei in #hbo #gameofthrones with a career spanning both indie and #blockbuster #films she has starred in the #fastandfurious franchise, #mazerunner #series and the #netflix horror-thriller #armyofthieves Beyond her #onscreen achievements, Nathalie is an outspoken advocate for #racialequity #naturalbeauty standards, and #mentalhealth She uses her platform to challenge industry norms, celebrate textured hair, and inspire young #womenofcolor to embrace their identity unapologetically.Nathalie is the latest guest to join #TextureTalks for it’s new third season sponsored by #garnier and their new #met...
2025-04-2125 minTexture TalksEVER BEEN ASKED TO WEAR A WIG TO IMPRESS THE LADS? TIKTOK STAR CHANEL WILLIAMS HAS! | TEXTURE TALKS S3 EP 1Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽Internet star, digital creator and the comedic brain behind of the viral online sensation #PotterParodies which reimagine scenes from the #HarryPotter series, #ChanelWilliams is the latest guest to join #TextureTalks for episode 1 of it’s new third season sponsored by #garnier and their new #methodforcurls #haircare range for #curly #coily and #wavy hair types. While sitting with host #PaigeLewin Chanel not only gets into the truth about how she really used to feel about her #naturalhair but also gives us the inside scoop on some of her favourite #celebrityinterviews including the likes of #amypolar #dead...
2025-04-2122 minTexture TalksTEXTURE TALKS SEASON 3 TRAILERDID SOMEBODY SAY TEXTURE TALKS SEASON 3? 👀🤣💫Season 3 of Texture Talks is ALMOST HERE—and we’re going deeper, bolder, and more honest than we’ve ever gone! 👏🏽Texture Talks is the UK’s No 1. podcast dedicated to educating, engaging and entertaining the Afro and Curly haired community! 👩🏽🦱In this third season, we will be interviewing everyone from TV and Film star Nathalie Emmanuel, to Author, Cultural Commentator Kelechi Okafor, charting their hair stories from childhood to current day. 🙌🏽We’ll be breaking down the most vulnerable truths and experiences behind each of their photos, from racism and texturism to feeling safe showing up as your natural se...
2025-04-2100 min
Zach Watson's Thinkshare PodcastEp 76: SOLO - Breaking down the Misogyny of Bussin with the Boys and Paige ConnelSummary
In this episode, Zach Watson discusses the backlash surrounding a podcast clip from Will Compton and Taylor Lewin, co-hosts of 'Bustin with the Boys.' The clip, which features Compton discussing his experiences as a new father, sparked criticism for its perceived misogyny and lack of accountability. Watson reflects on the responses from various commentators, including Paige Connell, and delves into the broader implications of such discussions on social media, gender roles, and the responsibilities of fathers. He emphasizes the need for men to recognize their impact and the importance of fostering a...
2024-12-0230 min
How To Protect The OceanShe is talking about Oceanography on TikTok and has 98K followers!In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin interviews Dr. Paige Hoel, a recent PhD graduate in coastal eutrophication from UCLA and a popular science communicator on TikTok. With nearly 100,000 followers, Paige has gained recognition for her engaging storytelling about ocean science, particularly focusing on topics like the impacts of human activity on ocean health and the intricacies of coastal ecosystems. Paige shares her journey into oceanography, which began at a young age when she became fascinated by the ocean after watching a documentary about Dr. Robert Ballard's discoveries. Her academic...
2024-10-021h 20How To Protect The OceanShe is talking about Oceanography on TikTok and has 98K followers!In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lewin interviews Dr. Paige Hoel, a recent PhD graduate in coastal eutrophication from UCLA and a popular science communicator on TikTok. With nearly 100,000 followers, Paige has gained recognition for her engaging storytelling about ocean science, particularly focusing on topics like the impacts of human activity on ocean health and the intricacies of coastal ecosystems. Paige shares her journey into oceanography, which began at a young age when she became fascinated by the ocean after watching a documentary about Dr. Robert Ballard's discoveries. Her academic...
2024-10-021h 20
Texture TalksStop Using 4C, Black Salon Trauma, And Is Black Hair Difficult? - Texture Talks x Mixed Up Podcast | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 11WATCH PART 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlE8Ke9uK0&t=15sLISTEN TO PART 1 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hHyO6ZvKBsj8HicNPnBCQ?si=Xwr6cSQDQwS97fN_z-8dpwWATCH PART 2 - https://youtu.be/bi9KHGvSyeYJoin me on this special BONUS crossover episode of Texture Talks and Mixed Up Podcast as I sit down with hosts Emma Slade Edmondson and Nicole Ocran, of The Mixed Up Podcast and multi-passionate creative Oneness Sankara to discuss and debate CANDIDLY the issues with the curl typing system, what 4C...
2024-05-0958 min
Mixed UpEverybody has a hair journey: can we retire the hair typing chart yet?The one where we finally sit down as Black and mixed race women to talk about our hair This week Emma and Nicole sit down with Paige Lewin (host of Texture Talks) and multihyphanete creative, Oneness Sankara, to decide if it's time to scrap the hair texture chart. They find out how we can talk to each other properly as Black and mixed women about our hair knowing that the struggles are different, but they're there. They also dig into expectations about "who has it worse" and dissect the myth on how "difficult" it is to have...
2024-05-0856 min
Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental SpaceMini Edit: Living Area Micro GoalsChristine shares 6 micro goals she has tackled in her living area to immense satisfaction.RELATED EPISODES:
Mini Edit: Spring Outdoor Micro Goals
Mini Edit: Closet Decluttering Micro Goals
Simple Home Refresh Tactics (with Paige Lewin)
Doable Decluttering (with Deanna Yates)
The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Learn more about your...
2024-05-0607 min
Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental SpaceMini Edit: April Micro DelightsChristine shares 5 delightful things from April.RELATED EPISODES:
Caring Communication with Animals (with Nancy Mello)
Mini Edit: My Recipe Binder System
Simple Home Refresh Tactics (with Paige Lewin)
Mini Edit: How to Build A Charcuterie Board
The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
2024-04-2907 min
Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental SpaceMini Edit: Spring Outdoor Micro GoalsChristine shares about eight spring outdoor micro goals, including clean up action items and small additions.RELATED EPISODES/LINKS:
Doable Decluttering (with Deanna Yates)
Simple Home Refresh Tactics (with Paige Lewin)
The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-04-0107 min
Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental SpaceSimple Home Refresh Tactics (with Paige Lewin)Looking for ways to refresh your home without breaking the bank? Christine chats with Paige Lewin about the connection to home and our personal states, organizational tactics, small actions with big impact, where to score home bargains, and more.Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that offers tips, recommendations, and expert advice to simplify and declutter your home, schedule, to-do list, relationships, and mental space. Connect with host Christine Koh at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-03-2839 min
Texture TalksPLAYING SPORT WITH NATURAL HAIR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SEEKING PROFESSIONAL HELP WITH SIMI PAM | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 10I speak to professional Rugby Player, and Junior Doctor Simi Pam, who after realising the serious harm the sport was inflicting on her natural coils, was forced to make serious changes to protect her afro, leading her on a journey where everything from her femininity and sense of self to her understanding of what professional help was available was challenged.Playing any sport will always have a natural impact on how you are able to care for and maintain your natural hair, especially when you have afro and curly hair, however when playing contact or collision...
2024-03-1051 min
The Dog Owners PodcastEp1 Part 1: Dachshunds & Dating DilemmasWelcome to the first episode of The Dog Owners Podcast with special guest, Paige Lewin, featuring her BEAUTIFUL Dachshund Benji. We discuss ALOT in this episode from what we wear on dog walks, the accents that Paige has given to dogs in her area, dating difficulties with owning a dog and a very important top tip from Paige's mum... IYKYK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-0321 min
Texture TalksUNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD HAIR CARE TRAUMA WITH LEKIA LEE FOUNDER OF PROJECT EMBRACE | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP9I speak to Lekia Lee Founder of Project Embrace about how we feel about our hair, the rituals and routines we practice, the terminologies we use, and our perceptions of beauty, start incredibly young. As children we take in our surroundings in a very matter-of-fact way, often times internalising what we see, experience, or hear and carrying these themes long into adulthood, without necessarily even realising their impacts.I talk to Lekia about her childhood journey with her hair, her self love and her culture whilst also taking a look into some of the insights e...
2024-03-031h 01The Dog Owners PodcastEp1 Part 2: Crates, Chewing Pleasures & Unfashionable Dog WalksWelcome to the first episode of The Dog Owners Podcast with special guest, Paige Lewin, featuring her BEAUTIFUL Dachshund Benji. We discuss ALOT in this episode from what we wear on dog walks, the accents that Paige has given to dogs in her area, dating difficulties with owning a dog and a very important top tip from Paige's mum... IYKYK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-2524 min
Texture TalksTHE PROBLEM WITH AFRO HAIRDRESSING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TRICHOLOGY FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY WITH OWNERS OF FULHAM SCALP AND HAIR CLINIC TERESA AND ELEANORE RICHARDSON | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 8Teresa Richardson has spent over a decade building one of the few black, female led trichology clinics in the country that specialise in afro and curly hair, with her daughter Eleanore Richardson. On this episode we will be talking about Teresa Richardsons journey from afro hairdresser to highly esteemed consultant Trichologist and worked tirelessly against all odds to create a clean, safe environment for our community to get the help they need and deserve. We also unpack why trichology is still so new to the black community, and why science backed ha...
2024-02-2545 min
Texture TalksNATURAL HAIR IN BROADCAST MEDIA AND WHY VISUAL REPRESENTATION IS SO IMPORTANT WITH TV PRESENTER AND HOST SCARLETTE DOUGLAS | TEXTURE TALKS S2 2 EP 7Having the freedom to explore new hairstyles is a huge part of a black womans creative self expression. However, when working in TV and Broadcast Media, creating content promoted to millions of viewers from both inside and outside of your own community, the question of how you want to be perceived and understood is one that will have to be asked.During this interview I will unpack the experience of popular black British female TV Presenter, Scarlette Douglas, who much like many of us, wants to try new looks and hairstyles, showcasing the beauty of her...
2024-02-1852 min
Texture TalksWHY IS BARBERSHOP THERAPY SO IMPORTANT FOR BLACK MEN? WITH MARK MACIVER | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 6For many men they often feel unable to be as vulnerable and open with their thoughts and feelings as their female counterparts. This feeling of quiet isolation is only further exacerbated in the black community, but with mental health becoming more of a topic of conversation for black men than it's ever been before, more spaces for discussion and vulnerability are presenting themselves. On this episode we will speak to Mark Maciver, to get his perspective as a barber and mental health advocate on why he feels many black men have such close knit relationships wi...
2024-02-111h 07
Texture TalksHOW CHANGING HAIRSTYLES AS BLACK WOMEN CAN IMPACT OUR SENSE OF SELF WITH ANNA JIEMAN | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 5Black women spend much of our lives trying, testing and playing with different hairstyles, looks, lengths and colors. We have become masters at shapeshifting into different environments, oftentimes altering our appearances in order to fit into the spaces we find ourselves in.Whether wearing a straight wig for a corporate workplace, or laying your baby hairs for an upcoming date, have we ever considered the real reasons behind why we make these choices, or thought about the long term impact to our sense of selves, mental health, and journey of self love and acceptance from...
2024-02-0433 min
Coils, Cash, and Culture[E17] Growing an Online Textured Hair Community with Paige Lewin, founder of Texture TalksIn this episode, we delve into the inspiring story behind Texture Talks with the founder, Paige Lewin. In a candid conversation, Paige takes us on a journey through her personal hair experiences, revealing how her unique relationship with her hair became the driving force behind the creation of Texture Talks.From embracing and navigating the complexities of texture, Paige shares the challenges and triumphs that led her to realize there was a need for a platform like Texture Talks. Discover how her transformative hair journey sparked the idea to initiate meaningful conversations about self-love, acceptance...
2024-01-2940 min
Texture TalksCURLY HAIR STRUGGLES ON SET WITH ACTOR AND FILMMAKER FOLA EVANS-AKINGBOLA | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 4Fola Evans-Akingbola is both a critically acclaimed actor and activist for the rights of her community. As a curly haired woman of color working in film and TV Fola, has been forced to experience feelings of frustration and isolation simply due to having a curlier hair texture than her straighter haired colleagues on set. From constantly having to guide and direct stylists on how to simply do their jobs due to their lack of experience with her curl pattern to have to go as far as to create her own ‘how to’ video to guide ‘profess...
2024-01-2836 min
Texture TalksFREEFORM LOCS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF HAIR IN DREAMING WHILST BLACK WITH ADJANI SALMON | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 3I speak to Actor, Writer-Director and Star of Critically Acclaimed TV Show "Dreaming Whilst Black" Adjani Salmon, who joins me to discuss his loc journey both personally and professionally in depth!For many of us in the black community wearing our natural afro hair, especially in western environments comes with a range of hurdles in itself, from being forced to explain yourself, your aesthetic and your culture to those around you who are curious, to having to constantly consider how you will be perceived when you step into new spaces.Now picture this experience with...
2024-01-2150 min
Texture TalksHOW TO TRUST HAIR CARE BRANDS AND STYLISTS WITH RACHEL MARCELIN CEO OF CURL ID | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 2The afro and curly haired community invest millions into their hair care routines, products, styling and maintenance every year, with the number only increasing. There are hundreds of new potential vendors, ranges of products, hair stylists and brands for us to choose from, with more launching every day, targeting our community as customers for whatever hair care solution they are selling. In the midst of all of this, how do we know who to trust? With the hair industry still functioning without any regulations, how can curly haired consumers protect themselves aga...
2024-01-1437 min
Texture TalksRAISING THE BAR FOR BLACK HAIR CARE WITH JAMELIA DONALDSON CEO OF TREASURETRESS | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 1For years retail environments for black hair care products and services have been lacking the same upmarket aesthetic and customer service promoted by the beauty industry targeting those outside of the black community. With black consumers now suffering issues of abuse, neglect and racism when buying the hair care products they need, it's more important than ever to lift up, promote and support black owned businesses serving the community. I speak to CEO of natural product discovery box TreasureTress, Jamelia Donaldson, who joins me to discuss raising the bar for the bl...
2024-01-0744 min
Texture TalksINTERVIEW WITH HOST PAIGE LEWIN | SEASON ONE RECAP | BONUS CONTENTWATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/dYVV-XgNF1sIf you enjoy the show, please sign the petition for Texture Talks to be adapted into a TV Show!https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/adapt-texture-talks-into-a-tv-showListen to this emotional recap of Season One from Paige Lewin, Founder and Host of the Texture Talks Podcast, the UKs only active podcast for the curly and afro haired community as she talks candidly about how creating the podcast has changed her life forever. Paige gives emotional stories from behind the scenes that she's t...
2023-10-2226 min
Texture TalksQ&A With The UK's First Ever Afro Hair Coach | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 27 (FINALE)WATCH EPISODEhttps://youtu.be/ZmD0TNQYKZEOn Episode 027 of Texture Talks, I will be doing an in depth Q&A Session with Enitan Agidee, NHS Trained Afro Trichologist Science Hair Coach and owner of a multiple award winning product line of hair care products. Enitan is also the founder of the Healthy Hair Studio based in London, which aims to dispel as much misinformation as possible in the afro and curly hair community. Over the years, Enitan has continued to update her knowledge by taking numerous training; she also went ahea...
2023-10-151h 10
Texture TalksLet's Talk About Hair Care Challenges When Adopting Black Children into White Families | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 26On Episode 026, of the penultimate episode of Season One of Texture Talks, I will be speaking to Tanisha Shedden, a Counselor Coach and speaker but also a transracial adoptee who was raised by white parents. This made her natural hair Journey very unique , together we unpack the cultural impact for black children and children of colour, that are adopted into white families or families outside of their own race, and discuss ways we feel as women of colour ourselves this can be remedied to ensure that the children are able to still feel a connection t...
2023-10-0839 min
Texture TalksLet's Talk About Natural Hair Care in Germany | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 25On Episode 025 of Season One of Texture Talks, I will be speaking to Natural Hair Care Influencer, _QueenLike_ aka Sarah Jorge who shares her experience growing up in Germany and learning how to love her natural curls with little to know resources, education or representation around her.From next to no places to shop to buy black hair care products, to being the only black girl in a predominantly white school, Sarah vulnerably speaks her truths, and shares some of her staple hair care tips in the process for all of us to take away an...
2023-10-0125 min
Saturday LiveDanny Cipriani, Paige Lewin, Allison Angell, Alan FletcherThe England rugby star Danny Cipriani, who became just as famous off the pitch as on it, is regularly described as one of the most talented rugby players of his generation. He shares an insight in to his life on and off the pitch. Podcaster Paige Lewin talks about her aim of creating a better world for afro and curly hair communities. Dr Allison Angell is the UK’s first person to have four organ transplants and who is now a GP.And finally actor Alan Fletcher – who most famously played the role of K...
2023-09-301h 00
Texture TalksLet's Talk About A New Black Hair Documentary | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 24On Episode 024 of Texture Talks, I will be speaking to Juniper Johnson, a West African American artist based in Florida and the creator of an exciting project called "Heavy is the Head" that aims to honour and showcase the rich history of Black hair, celebrating diversity and self-expression within the Black community. Inspired by Afro Sheen commercials, Jet and Ebony magazines, "Heavy is the Head" will feature a curated collection of photographs, stories, and historical accounts. It's vital for the Black community to see themselves represented and understood. Additionally, they will also highlight the Crown Act, addressing t...
2023-09-2427 min
Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental SpaceOrganized Living Solutions (with Shira Gill)Why is it important for your home to be a living, breathing reflection of you and your values? Christine chats with Shira Gill—a bestselling author, home organizing expert, and mom—about why a values-based frame for organizing and living is a crucial starting point, as well as common organizing pitfalls, living with kids, sustainable solutions, and more.RELATED EPISODES (for additional links, visit the show notes):
Pandemic Home Decluttering + Styling (with Paige Lewin)
Decluttering For Everyday Living (with Rachel Rosenthal)
Guilt-Free Decluttering (with Tracy McCubbin)
Fall Edits (+ A New Decluttering Target)
Identifying Your Values
Embracing Micro...
2023-09-2146 min
Texture TalksLet's Talk About Black Hair Playing Professional Rugby | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 23On Episode 022 of Texture Talks, I will be speaking to Sadia Kabeya, an English rugby union player who plays for England internationally, and has been vocal in the press about her experiences as a black woman playing a sport that is known well for being for a predominantly white, middle classed audience, and how this environment has impacted her on her hair care journey.Join us as we speak candidly and openly about what needs to change to allow more black girls like Sadia to feel more comfortable following in her footsteps.LEARN MORE ABOUT...
2023-09-1730 min
Texture TalksLet's Talk About Afro Hair Education | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 22On Episode 022 of Texture Talks, I will be speaking to Angela Stewart, a Professional Hair and makeup Artist that specialises in Afro Hair. For over a year she's been teaching the joy of Afro Hair Knowledge to Film schools and independent learners alike, and I wanted to understand what led her onto this journey as an educator, what some of the most memorable hair care experiences of the people she teaches have been, and get some tips, ideas and guidance from her career so far for our own natural hair care journeys, some of which will R...
2023-09-1052 min
Texture TalksLet's Talk About De-Categorising Our Curl Types | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 21WATCH EPISODE NOW - https://youtu.be/Piwn3w3sJwQOn episode 021 of Texture Talks, I will be interviewing Badria Ahmed, Founder of Holy Curls, a UK-based textured hair care brand for waves, curls, coils and everything in between, that is boldly moving in a new direction. As from 2022, they have removed all references of typing hair in numbers and letters (3a/4b etc). This system, as you are aware, was created by Andre Walker and has been the go to hair typing system in the industry. However, describing hair by their curl pattern only shows half t...
2023-09-031h 03
Texture TalksLet's Talk About The Swirly Curly Method | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 20On episode 20 of Texture Talks I'll be joined by Keziah Dhamma, Founder and CEO of Swirly Curly Hair Care Products, who much like many of us in the afro and curly haired community, struggled to find products, routines and advice about her curls that actually worked.In addition to creating this incredible product line born of her own challenges with her hair, Keziah has also invested her time heavily in education, launching her very own Curl College, and Swirly Curly method to help break down the stigmas, crack open the myths, and really explain curly and coily hai...
2023-08-2745 min
Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental SpaceFall Edits (+ A New Decluttering Target)After a couple of months deep in the emotional and mental decluttering zone, Christine is ready to tackle her house chaos, with a refined lens on what she can (and cannot) control and a new decluttering target.RELATED EPISODES (for additional links, visit the show notes):
A New Beginning
Embracing Micro Goals
My Clothing Rental Experiment
Questioning The KonMari Decluttering Method
Guilt-Free Decluttering (with Tracy McCubbin)
Decluttering For Everyday Living (with Rachel Rosenthal)
Pandemic Home Decluttering + Styling (with Paige Lewin)
Small Yet Powerful Home Edits
Organized Living Solutions (with Shira Gill)
Learn more a...
2023-08-2417 min
Texture TalksLet's Talk About Negative Historical Context When Naming Brands And Products | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 19On episode 019 of Texture Talks me and Spoken Word Poet, Author, Coach and Creative, Oneness Sankara, who dedicates her life to supporting Women of African Heritage to find abundance, joy, peace & self love. We will be discussing some of the problematic issues tied to using words with harmful historical context when naming products and brands.With a particular focus on the challenges around the term "Coolie" when naming locs as a prime example of how words that seem harmless can carry huge meaning to a culture, me and Oneness really get into som...
2023-08-2046 min
Texture TalksLet's Talk About Understanding Products, Ingredients and Labels...Properly | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 18On Episode 018 of Texture Talks I will be speaking to Skye Richards, a young, vibrant and incredibly knowledgeable business owner and founder of Alyisum Beauty, a natural range of hair and skin care products, talking about how to REALLY read product labels to help us truly understand what is going onto our skin and scalp and into our hair.Skye prides herself on understanding the ins and outs of the ingredients in her products, ensuring they are the best quality for afro and curly hair, and from making her own hair care products from the TE...
2023-08-1357 min
Texture TalksLet's Talk About Curly Hair Care for Neurodivergent Children | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 17WATCH FULL EPISODE NOW https://youtu.be/pjn8N6xLOCcOn episode 017 of Texture Talks I'll be talking to Marsha Martin, the founder of a support group called Black SEN Mamas created to uplift, connect and connect black mothers like herself with neurodivergent children.As the creator of an incredible hub of info, advocacy & support, for the community of Black Mothers and sole carers, of SEND/neurodiverse children, in the UK, me and Marsha will be discussing, the challenges faced by SEN children, particularly those with SEN issues as far as their hair maintenance....
2023-08-0659 min
Texture TalksLet's Talk About Dating With Afro and Curly Hair | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 16On episode 16 of Texture Talks I'll be joined by Author and Model Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy, about the challenges that come with dating and romance when you're a part of the afro and curly haired community.We also discuss some of the nuances when dating both inside and outside your own culture, and debate the concepts around preference vs prejudice when it comes to what men want. As the writer of an amazing book celebrating the cultural history of Black hair, A Quick Ting On The Black Girl Afro, which covers a gamut of...
2023-07-3031 min
Texture TalksLets Talk About South Asian Colourism in Curls | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 15On episode 015 of Texture Talks I'll be joined by Dolly Sembi, a curl specialist and a curly haired woman of South Asian decent who spent many years battling with her own relationship with her curls as a result of her own cultures negative feeling towards them stemming from a deeper issue of colourism at the core of her community.From being raised in the UK fighting western beauty ideals to learn to love her natural curls and going against the grain of her own parents beliefs to raising a young mixed-heritage South Asian and...
2023-07-2343 min
Texture TalksLet's Talk About DIY Hairdressing | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 14On episode 014 of Texture Talks I will be joined by Sabrina Murrell, Founder of Morrells, a natural hair care Salon based in South London that promotes clients to really care, understand and love their natural hair, and we will be discussed the issues with DIY hairdressing.With the rise of Influencers and YouTube gurus guiding us through step by step tutorials on how to treat our hair, more of us are turning to our own skillset and cutting out hair professionals to achieve our hair goals, Sabrina wants to give real life explanations as to wh...
2023-07-1739 min
Texture TalksLet's Talk About Wig Glue When Maintaining Healthy Natural Hair | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 13On Episode 013 of Texture Talks I'll be joined by Karen Fox, the CEO and Founder of Fox Grand Luxe, an African-American beauty company offering high-quality, innovative, and inclusive products that cater to the unique needs of wig wearers.Fox is revolutionising the hair/wig industry with her innovative wig glue that has been thoughtfully tested by chemists and is designed to offer a secure, comfortable, and long-lasting hold for all hair types that, with the correct wig maintenance methods she promotes and teaches, won't hinder your natural hair growth or rip out your edges!Get...
2023-07-0939 min
Texture TalksLets Talk About Hair Loss | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 12On Episode 012 of The Texture Talks Podcast I will be joined by Carine Mbembi Whyte, Natural Hair Specialist and Founder and CEO of Afro Hair Candy, an incredible 100% chemical free and organic hair and skin care brand, on the issues of Hair Loss and toxic products and habits in our community that can lead to us losing our natural hair.From moving from a remote village in Central Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where everything she used and made was from the earths environment and 100% natural to the UK where within a year her...
2023-07-021h 10Texture TalksEpisode 011: Lets Talk About Getting A Relaxer at 10 Months OldOn Episode 011 of The Texture Talks Podcast, I will be joined by Tabitha Ajao, talking to her about her experience with relaxers which was chosen for her at 10 months old by a family friend and continued as her main 'hair care' treatment method well into her young adult years. Tabitha is 25 years old, and since starting her natural hair journey with her 'big chop' February 2022, has struggled to grow her hair, and wanted to share her story to help educate those in our community who still feel regular use of relaxers is safe.
2023-06-2531 min
Texture TalksLet's Talk About Afro Hair Care In Japan | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 10On Episode 010 of The Texture Talks Podcast, I will be joined by Miss Universe Great Britain 2023 Finalist, and Japan Energy Analyst, Michelle Appeah, about her experience caring for her natural hair whilst living in Japan.Connect with Michelle :https://www.instagram.com/michelle.appeah/Learn more about The Texture Talks Podcasthttps://www.texturetalks.co.uk/Follow Paigehttps://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficialhttps://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial
2023-06-1823 min
Texture TalksLet's Talk About Changing The Narrative Around Natural Hair | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 9On Episode 009 of The Texture Talks Podcast, I will be joined by DreamGirls Co-Founders Sharie Wilson and Tonya Thompson are on a mission to debunk the myth that black women *can’t* have long, healthy hair and change the negative narrative around natural hair and instead, be champions for textured hair.Thompson and Wilson are professional hairstylists with over a decade of experience who are recognized for their reputation of having “magic hair-growing hands.”They’ve made it not only their expertise but passion to help black women's hair reach its greatest p...
2023-06-1141 min
Texture TalksLet's Talk About Cultural Biases | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 8WATCH FULL EPISODE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBL6mQVYsDkOn Episode 008 of The Texture Talks Podcast, I will be joined once again by Rahma Suleiman, a healthy hair advocate for Black and Muslim women, to discuss the cultural biases faced by the black community within the realm of hair and beauty. 4c_Hijabi, also known as Rahma, is a passionate advocate for healthy natural haircare within the Black and Muslim community. Healthy haircare practices. Healthy haircare minds set and a healthy understanding of how faith and hair care intersect.T...
2023-06-0457 min
Texture TalksLet's Talk About The Importance Of Health To Retain Length | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 7On Episode 007 of The Texture Talks Podcast, I will be joined by Natalian Williams, to discuss how important our health is to growing, retaining and caring for our natural hair length.Key topics covered on the episode:The impact that Hyperthyroidism/Graves Disease can have on hair growthThe importance of bodily health when growing hairNatural hair products and Ingredients to look for when struggling to retain lengthHow you your diet adds value to your hair care journeyWhy seeing your GP is so important to growing healthy hairWhy we need to avoid hair greaseHow long does it t...
2023-05-2828 min
Texture TalksLet's Talk About Taking Bad Hair Appointments Legal | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 6On Episode 006 of The Texture Talks Podcast, I will be joined by Lei, to discuss how we can and should take further legal action when hair stylists, 'professionals' and salons neglect us before, during and/or after our hair appointments, as they experienced when they attempted to get a Silk Press themselves.Key topics covered on the episode:Expectations vs Reality when spontaneously booking a hair appointmentThe toxic dynamic created between hairdressers and customers in the black communityWays to follow up post-appointment if you're unhappyHandling abuse from a hairdresserSteps to take a hairdresser to small claims co...
2023-05-2132 min
Texture TalksLet's Talk About Texturism | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 5On Episode 005 of The Texture Talks Podcast, I will be joined by Rahma Suleiman, a healthy hair advocate for Black and Muslim women, to discuss and debate the nuances of Texturism and Cultural Appropriation in our culture.4c_Hijabi, also known as Rahma, is a passionate advocate for healthy natural haircare within the Black and Muslim community. Healthy haircare practices. Healthy haircare minds set and a healthy understanding of how faith and hair care intersect.Through her social media content, she aims to empower black and Muslim women by amplifying their voices and giving them...
2023-05-1443 min
Texture TalksLet's Talk About Cross Cultural Hairdressing | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 4WATCH THE EPISODE IN FULL ON YOUTUBE @ TEXTURE TALKS!On Episode 004 of The Texture Talks Podcast, I will be joined by Erica Liburd, curly hair specialist, owner and founder of curly hair salon, Muse, in Northampton, and co-founder of the Cross-Cultural Curl Collective, a collective of curly specialists from around the world, educating and training salon owners and hair professionals on how to care, treat and understand not just afro and curly hair but the cultures behind them.Key topics covered on the episode:What the landscape of British Hairdressing was like 30 years ago learning A...
2023-05-0742 min
Texture TalksLet's talk about hair relaxers | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 3WATCH THE EPISODE IN FULL ON YOUTUBE @ TEXTURE TALKS!On the first half of this episode of Texture Talks, Samantha Stewart, Senior Consultant Trichologist, will be talking to listeners about the truth about relaxers. As co-founder of innovative digital trichology start-up, Curl iD, an incredible business offering personalised guidance for the afro and curly haired community, with 29+ years of experience, and a distinction from the Institute of Trichology, Sam holds a wealth of knowledge about the hair, and scalp of the afro and curly haired people, and will be shedding light on a topic t...
2023-04-0247 min
Texture TalksLet's talk about generational shifts in hair care | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 2On this episode of Texture Talks, Patricia Bennett, Mother of the Host joins Paige as a special guest to talk candidly about her hair care experiences over the years from growing up in Jamaica in the 60's to migrating to England in the 80's. From the struggles of her hot comb chronicles and resisting the relaxer to tips on how to manage a curly perm without the headache of grease, Patricia gives listeners honesty, humility and humour in a conversation with her daughter that is not to be missed!Important Moments- Growing up in...
2023-03-0554 min
Texture TalksLets talk about UK salon experiences for afro and curly hair | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 1Episode SummaryAs a black woman with Type 4c hair, host, Paige Lewin, has experimented with every hairstyle, from wigs and weaves, to braids, bleach, and various different hair colours. Her hair care journey being so liberal, lead her to seek help, booking hair appointments across a wide spectrum of UK based hair salons. From local black hairdressers to mainstream global chains, Paige talks honestly, and candidly, about her experiences, and the impacts these moments in her life had on her psychologically growing up as a young black woman in Britain with curls, kinks, and coils on her...
2023-02-0542 min
Radically TransparentPaige Lewin on Crafting a Flawless Marketing and Sales CultureOnce you are in the position of leadership, how do you create the environment that you wish you had while simultaneously exceeding results? Hindsight is always 20/20. How do you, as a leader, do better?
Paige Lewin, Netcore Cloud’s Head of UK Strategy stops by the Radically Transparent podcast to reveal how a former cut-throat sales culture has led her on a mission to balance and build new processes between the sales and marketing functions. She’s an open book about the strong company culture she has built. Her secret? Aligning the CRO, CMO, and CEO.
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2022-04-2135 min
Child Life Wild LifeThe Wild Life of Using Your Child Life Skills Elsewhere with Paige RonsenCertified Child Life Specialist, Jessica Lewin, sits down with friend, Paige Ronsen, about her journey through child life and how she continues to use that knowledge and experience in where she is today as a Program Director for a Boys and Girls Club in Seattle. Paige talks about what it's like now being in a supervisor role and interviewing people for jobs (unlike how she's spent the last couple years being the interviewee for child life). She talks about the ways she performs child life skills and duties everyday and Jessica echoes how child life should be vi...
2022-03-0749 min
Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental SpacePandemic Home Decluttering + Styling (with Paige Lewin)It may seem a little light to talk about home decluttering and styling in the midst of a public health crisis, but feeling happy in your home is crucial because, well, our lives are more home-centric than ever before. Christine chats with guest host Paige Lewin about simple decluttering and styling tips that you can execute when you’re exhausted and on a budget. Because hello, global pandemic.Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that shares practical ideas for decluttering your home, schedule, and mental space without getting bogged down by perfection. Visit edityourlifeshow.com for sh...
2020-07-2347 min
Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful InteriorsDesigning For Real Life with Paige LewinText me your thoughts or questions on this episode!My guest this week is a designer who is local to where I live, which is in the Boston area. We've now met at two design conferences and I feel so lucky to have met her in person! She's a designer who really listens to her clients' frustrations and gives them a big bath of Calgon. (If you don't get that reference, I want to know. I want to know exactly how much older I am than you. Just out of curiosity). Anyway, Paige not only loves what she do...
2019-07-0129 min