The Hue Report

In this episode, Mbiye chats with Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton. She is a board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon dedicated to holistic facial refinement, specializing in eye aesthetics. Her patient's requests for simple, effective daily skincare products inspired her to launch epi.logic. The brand creates products formulated with essential actives that address common complexion concerns and maximizes treatment results. Press play to hear from Chaneve! Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Stay in touch with epi.logic on Instagram: @epi.logic Stay in touch with Olivia on Instagram: @oliviahancock_

At the top of the year, I sat down with Christina Funke Tegbe to chat about her beloved bodycare brand, 54 Thrones. We chatted about how her Nigerian-American upbringing inspired her to launch the brand, launching in Sephora, and the lessons she's learned as a beauty entrepreneur. Press play to hear from Christina, and I hope you enjoy the episode. Let us know your thoughts on the episode! Tag us on Instagram @thehuereport or email us at hello@thehuereport.com Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Stay in touch with Christina on Instagram: @funke_tegbe Follow 54 Thrones on Instagram: @54thrones Stay in touch with Olivia on Instagram: @oliviahancock_

For this episode, we spoke to Calvin Quallis, founder and CEO of Scotch Porter. As a child, Calvin forged a connection with the beauty industry, growing up immersed in his mother’s beauty parlor and barbershop. Later in his adult life, he chose to return to his roots and open his own barbershop after leaving behind his corporate career. He then launched Scotch Porter in 2015, and the brand has been at the forefront of the men’s grooming industry since. We spent this episode chatting about what it’s been like building the business and the incredible success he’s experienced. Let us know your thoughts on the episode! Tag us on Instagram @thehuereport or email us at hello@thehuereport.com Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Stay in touch with Calvin on Instagram: @calvin_quallis Stay in touch with Scotch Porter on Instagram: @scotchporter Stay in touch with Mbiye on Instagram: @mbiye_k Stay in touch with Olivia on Instagram: @oliviahancock_

For this week’s episode, Mbiye chatted with Darian Harvin. Darian is a beauty writer, currently working as the beauty editor at large for Image at the LA Times. She is a beauty girl at heart, but what makes her special is her ability to peel back the layers and have nuanced, forward-looking conversations about beauty that go beyond brands and products. We chatted about what makes beauty TikTok unique, the factors leading to the hair braider wars on social media, and her newest baby: @studiosymone. Let us know your thoughts on the episode! Tag us on Instagram @thehuereport or email us at hello@thehuereport.com Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Stay in touch with Darian on Instagram: @darian Stay in touch with Mbiye on Instagram: @mbiye_k Stay in touch with Olivia on Instagram: @oliviahancock_

Today, I'm chatting with Stephanie Scott-Bradshaw, the founder of First and Last PR. Stephanie started as a beauty editor at Essence Magazine and Life & Style Magazine. She later felt called to pivot and enter the world of public relations, working for the skincare brand 3LAB Skincare before launching her agency, First and Last PR. As the CEO and Communicator-in-Chief of First and Last PR, Stephanie now spends her day helping support clients' PR and marketing efforts. Her roster includes beloved Black-owned brands—like The Lip Bar, Pearnova, and Bevel. Press play to hear Stephanie break down her incredible career journey! Let us know your thoughts on the episode! Tag us on Instagram @thehuereport or email us at hello@thehuereport.com Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Stay in touch with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephscottrocks Stay in touch with First and Last PR on Instagram: @firstandlastpr Stay in touch with Olivia on Instagram: @oliviahancock_

Today, Mbiye is chatting with Redoux's founder Asia Grant. Redoux's amazing Botanical Cleansing Bars have been featured in Vogue, Architectural Digest, WWD, and more. Asia opened up about her entrepreneurial journey, starting a business with her best friend, and all things scents. Press play to hear from Asia! Let us know your thoughts on the episode! Tag us on Instagram @thehuereport or email us at hello@thehuereport.com Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Stay in touch with Mbiye on Instagram: @mbiye_k Stay in touch with Asia on Instagram: @asia__grant and @redouxnyc

Today, I'm chatting with one of my editor friends, Annie Blay. Annie is currently a beauty editor at Allure, but she previously served as the associate beauty news editor at The Zoe Report. Annie and I connected via Instagram a while back and have bonded over our shared experience of becoming beauty editors at 21. We chatted about the realities of achieving one of your lifelong dreams at a young age, advice for aspiring writers, and our favorite products. Press play to hear from Annie, and I hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know your thoughts on the episode! Tag us on Instagram @thehuereport or email us at hello@thehuereport.com Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Stay in touch with Olivia on Instagram: @oliviahancock_ Stay in touch with Annie on Instagram: @annieblay

The Hue Report's producer Mbiye Kasonga and I are kicking off season four with a beauty speed round of our own. We're chatting about our earliest beauty memories, must-have products, and so much more. Press play to hear from us! Let us know your thoughts on the episode! Tag us on Instagram @thehuereport or email us at hello@thehuereport.com Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Stay in touch with Olivia on Instagram: @oliviahancock_ Stay in touch with Mbiye on Instagram: @mbiye_k

Today, I’m chatting with Tolu Funso, an Atlanta-based makeup artist. Tolu describes her approach to makeup as “skincare-obsessed natural glam,” and she truly does take her time to ensure every detail looks flawless—from your foundation to eyeshadow. Though she’s now an in-demand makeup artist in Atlanta and beyond, Tolu didn’t set out to become a beauty professional. She graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry. But eventually, her interest in makeup grew, and she started educating herself on techniques and growing her client base. In 2020, Tolu made makeup artistry her full-time career, and she’s been soaring ever since. She’s worked with celebrities like Michaela Coel and beauty brands like Glosshood. She’s also gearing up to launch a makeup course for beginners. Press play to hear from Tolu, and I hope you enjoy the episode! Let me know your thoughts on the episode! Tag me on Instagram @thehuereport or email me at hello@thehuereport.com Stay connected with Tolu on Instagram: @goldfacedartistry Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Stay in touch with me on Instagram: @oliviahancock_

Today, I’m chatting with Gwen Jimmere. Gwen is a natural hair guru and CEO/Founder of Naturalicious. The idea to launch a natural hair brand came to Gwen in 2013. That year, she was dealing with being laid off, a divorce, and caring for her 1-year-old son. At the time, she had $32 to her name and had to think critically about what to do to generate income. That’s when she decided to turn her hobby of creating all-natural hair care products into a business. Gwen’s resilience has propelled Naturalicious to incredible success—the brand is sold in major retail stores like Whole Foods, Sally Beauty and Ulta Beauty. She’s also made history as the first African American woman to hold a patent for a natural hair product. Gwen has also grown her Detroit-based team from 1 to 13, expanded into skincare and supplements, and written a book. During the episode, Gwen and I chatted about her journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Press play to hear from Gwen and I hope you enjoy the episode! Let me know your thoughts on the episode! Tag me on Instagram @thehuereport or email me at hello@thehuereport.com Stay connected with Gwen Jimmere on Instagram: @gwenjimmere Stay connected with Naturalicious on Instagram: @naturalicious_beauty Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Follow The Hue Report on Twitter: @thehuereport Stay in touch with me on Instagram: @oliviahancock_ Thank you so much for listening, beautiful people!

Today, I have the pleasure of chatting with the one and only Kiyah Wright. She is a 2x Emmy-award-winning hairstylist. Her client roster includes some of the biggest names in Hollywood—like Jennifer Hudson, Ciara, Halle Berry, and Taraji P. Henson. Kiyah joined me on the podcast to discuss her incredible beauty career. We talked about how she went from doing hair in DC to immersing herself in the world of celebrity hairstyling in New York and LA. She filled me in on what it was like being the in-house hairstylist for Bad Boy Records and the Tyra Banks Show. We also talked about what she’s been up to lately. She runs a hair brand called Muze Hair. She is also gearing up for the launch of her book, From Beauty to Business, which debuts this month. Press play to hear from Kiyah, and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do! Let me know your thoughts on the episode! Tag me on Instagram @thehuereport or email me at hello@thehuereport.com Stay connected with Kiyah Wright on Instagram: @kiyahwright Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Follow The Hue Report on Twitter: @thehuereport Stay in touch with me on Instagram: @oliviahancock_

Today, I’m chatting with Jazmin Alvarez, the founder of Pretty Well Beauty; a digital destination focused on making clean beauty accessible. Jazmin grew up connected to the beauty industry as her mother was a hairstylist. However, she embarked on a career in the casting and production industry. She’s worked with brands like Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and Fenty Beauty. Eventually, she launched Pretty Well Beauty. It is an endeavor that was truly born out of her desire to shift perceptions around clean beauty and create a more inclusive clean beauty and wellness marketplace. If you want to hear about what it’s been like building Pretty Well Beauty and some of her product must-haves, press play to hear from Jazmin. I hope you enjoy the episode! Let me know your thoughts on the episode! Tag me on Instagram @thehuereport or email me at hello@thehuereport.com Stay connected with Jazmin Alvarez on Instagram: @shoegirlnyc Stay connected with Pretty Well Beauty on Instagram: @prettywellbeauty Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Follow The Hue Report on Twitter: @thehuereport Stay in touch with me on Instagram: @oliviahancock_ Thank you so much for listening, beautiful people!

Today, I’m chatting with Schae Graham, a beauty content creator and the social media manager for Topicals. Schae is really that girl when it comes to content—she has an eye for creating beautiful, aesthetically pleasing videos and photos. But beyond that, her reviews and tutorials are so engaging and fun. During the episode, Schae and I chatted about so much. We discussed her career as a social media manager for beauty brands like Topicals and Mayvenn, the highs and lows of being a creator, the tools she uses to create her content, and her favorite products. Keep listening to hear from Schae, and I hope you enjoy the episode! Let me know your thoughts on the episode! Tag me on Instagram @thehuereport or email me at hello@thehuereport.com Stay connected with Schae on Instagram: @schaebreezy_ Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Follow The Hue Report on Twitter: @thehuereport

Today, I’m chatting with Toshia Baker, the founder of ButterMeUpGoods. Toshia’s brand offers luxurious skincare and body care products made with plant-based ingredients. She began building her company in 2011 when she was going through personal evolution. Toshia decided to go vegan, which led her to pay closer attention to the body care products she was using. Ultimately, this led her to start her skincare line. During the episode, Toshia opened up about growing up in a small town in Alabama, turning her passion for skincare into a brand recognized by influencers like Jackie Aina, and her plans for 2022. Keep listening to hear from Toshia, and I hope you enjoy the episode! Let me know your thoughts on the episode! Tag me on Instagram @thehuereport or email me at hello@thehuereport.com Stay connected with Toshia Baker on Instagram: @songbirdshia Stay connected with ButterMeUpGoods on Instagram: @buttermeupgoods Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Stay in touch with me on Instagram: @oliviahancock_ Thank you so much for listening, beautiful people!

Today, I’m chatting with Barbara Jacques, the founder of Jacq’s Skincare. Barbara’s journey began in 2010 when she learned she was pregnant and had an ovarian tumor. Her diagnosis set her on a path to learn more about what she was putting in and on her body. That’s when she discovered the glaring fact that products marketed to black women contain more toxic chemicals than those sold to other women. Ultimately, this inspired her to launch her vegan skincare line for women of color. During the episode we chatted about what it was like transitioning from being product-obsessed to a more intentional beauty consumer, the lessons she’s learned as a founder, and what her current beauty routine consists of. Keep listening to hear from Barbara and I hope you enjoy the episode! Let me know your thoughts on the episode! Tag me on Instagram @thehuereport or email me at hello@thehuereport.com Stay connected with Barbara Jacques on Instagram: @_barbarajacques Stay connected with Jacq's Skincare on Instagram: @shopjacqs Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Stay in touch with me on Instagram: @oliviahancock_ Thank you so much for listening, beautiful people!

Today, I'm chatting with Camille Bell, the co-founder of Poundcake. The brand has become known for its red lipsticks formulated for your unique skin and lip tone. During the episode, Camille discusses how a trip to Sephora sparked the idea to launch a beauty brand, why she rejects the idea of universal lipstick shades, and why it took working with three different labs to land on a formula she loves. Press play to hear from Camille, and I hope you enjoy the episode! Let me know your thoughts on the episode! Tag me on Instagram @thehuereport or email me at hello@thehuereport.com Stay connected with Camille Bell on Instagram: @camilleashleybell Stay connected with Poundcake on Instagram: @poundcake Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Follow The Hue Report on Twitter: @thehuereport Stay in touch with me on Instagram: @oliviahancock_ Thank you so much for listening, beautiful people!

Today, I'm chatting with Khadidja Toure, the founder of Kubra Kay Skincare. Khadidja's interest in skincare started at an early age as she would watch her mother concoct different skin remedies in the kitchen inspired by her West African roots. When she got older and landed her first job out of college, Khadidja began traveling frequently, and being constantly on the go affected her skin. During her travels, she began to seek out locals for their best-kept skincare secrets. She saw that different cultures relied on various powerhouse ingredients, many of them being some of her mother's favorites like shea butter or cocoa butter. These experiences laid the groundwork for Kubra Kay. Since launching, Khadidja has been working to empower others every day through Kubra Kay's clean, high-performing products. During our conversation, Khadidja and I chatted about her skincare journey and what it's been like building Kubra Kay. Keep listening to hear from Khadidja, and I hope you enjoy the episode! Have thoughts/comments on the episode? Tag me on Instagram @thehuereport while you're listening or email me at hello@thehuereport.com

Today, I'm chatting with Mimi Johnson, an Atlanta-based celebrity makeup artist. She is also the founder of makeup brand The Glamatory and membership community/ subscription box for women entrepreneurs Grind Pretty. I was really excited to finally connect with Mimi because she's helped support The Hue Report in a major way. Last year, the podcast received a grant from Grind Pretty and Lottabody. With it, we were able to do our brand refresh and come back for season two. During our conversation, Mimi and I chatted about when her passion for beauty began, how she transitioned from her corporate career to being a full-time makeup artist, and the products she always keeps in her kit. Press play to hear from Mimi J and I hope you enjoy the episode! Tag me on Instagram @thehuereport while you're listening or email me at hello@thehuereport.com Stay connected with Mimi Johnson on Instagram: @mimijonline Subscribe and support The Hue Report on Apple Podcasts + Spotify Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Follow The Hue Report on Twitter: @thehuereport Stay in touch with me on Instagram: @oliviahancock_ Thank you so much for listening, beautiful people!

Today, I’m chatting with Tisha Thompson, a veteran in the clean beauty space. She started as a makeup artist in the early 2000s and spent most of her career working with PÜR Cosmetics in Atlanta. Tisha started with the brand as a marketing manager in 2007 before becoming vice president of marketing and innovation in 2012. While she was there, she was committed to diversifying clean beauty and was the driving force behind PUR Cosmetics' 100-shade foundation collection. Throughout her career, Tisha has noticed this perpetuated myth that clean, non-toxic ingredients, deep shade ranges, and high-performance products could not coexist. Wanting to put this idea to rest, Thompson decided to leave her job and launch LYS Beauty earlier this year. And right out the gate, she’s made history as Sephora's first Black-owned clean color cosmetics brand. During our conversation, we chat about when her interest in beauty began, climbing the ranks at PUR Cosmetics, and building LYS Beauty. Keep listening to hear from Tisha and I hope you enjoy the episode. Have thoughts/comments on the episode? Tag me on Instagram @thehuereport while you're listening or email me at hello@thehuereport.com Stay connected with LYS Beauty on Instagram: @lysbeautyofficial Subscribe and support The Hue Report on Apple Podcasts + Spotify Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Follow The Hue Report on Twitter: @thehuereport Stay in touch with me on Instagram: @oliviahancock_ Thank you so much for listening, beautiful people!

Today, I’m chatting with St. Clair Detrick-Jules, an Afro-Caribbean-American author, photographer, and activist. She’s joining me on the show to talk about her photojournalism book, My Beautiful Black Hair: 101 Natural Hair Stories from the Sisterhood. The book debuts today, and it is the most beautiful love letter to Black women and our hair. St. Clair specifically created the book for a special little girl in her life, her sister Khloe. We dive deep into the backstory during the episode, but to give a bit of insight, when Khloe was four, she came home crying because her classmates had bullied her about her afro. After hearing about her sister’s experiences, St. Clair felt compelled to do something to remind Khloe and every other Black woman that their hair is beautiful. And that’s how this book was born. St. Clair interviewed 101 Black women of all ages for the book, and we chatted about what that process was like. We also talk about the Black hair experience—everything from the big chop to overcoming natural hair discrimination. Keep listening to hear from St. Clair, and I hope you enjoy the episode! Have thoughts/comments on the episode? Tag me on Instagram @thehuereport while you're listening or email me at hello@thehuereport.com Stay connected with St. Clair Detrick-Jules on Instagram: @stclairdetrickjules Subscribe and support The Hue Report on Apple Podcasts + Spotify Join The Hue Report community on Instagram: @thehuereport Follow The Hue Report on Twitter: @thehuereport Stay in touch with me on Instagram: @oliviahancock_ Thank you so much for listening, beautiful people!