The Texture Lounge Podcast
1) Ep. 45 | The Power of Scent: OURSIDE's mission to revolutionize the fragrance industry, with Keta Burke-Williams
In this episode, Keta Burke-Williams, the founder of OURSIDE, discusses her journey as a brand owner and the her journey within the fragrance industry. She shares insights into the importance of commu...Show More
2) Ep. 44: Finding Balance and Success in Entrepreneurship and Motherhood with Desiree Verdejo, Founder of Hyper Skincare
Eavesdrop into this inspiring conversation with Desiree Verdejo, the founder of Hyper! skincare. Desiree shares her journey from transitioning from corporate law to the beauty industry and the learnin...Show More
3) Ep. 43 | Corporate to Cosmetics: A Journey of Entrepreneurial Reinvention by Aisha Dozie; CEO of Bossy Cosmetics
Welcome to a compelling episode of "The Texture Lounge Podcast." Today, our host, Tumi Brooks, engages in a captivating conversation with Aisha Dozie, the CEO and Founder of Bossy Cosmetics. Aisha sha...Show More
4) Ep. 42 | Building a Fine Fragrance Utopia, inspired by Harlem: Lessons Learned by Teri Johnson, CEO of Harlem Candle Co.
Teri Johnson, founder of the Harlem Candle Co., discusses her journey to entrepreneurship and the importance of representation in the fragrance industry. She talks about the future vision for her comp...Show More
5) Ep 41: The Skin Chef: Dr Mia Chae Reddy's Mission to Bring African-Inspired Ingredients to the World (Founder of Dehiya Beauty)
In this engaging podcast episode, Tumi Brooks (host) interviews Dr. Mia Chae Reddy, founder of Dehiya Beauty - (a sustainable skincare brand rooted in Africa)- to discuss various aspects of entreprene...Show More
6) We All Have 5 Minutes: Setting Sacred Space with Sonja Haile, founder of Satya + Sage
In this episode of The Texture Lounge, host Tumi Brooks speaks with Sonja Haile, founder of Satya and Sage (a candle and home fragrance brand) about the importance of setting sacred space and the powe...Show More
We All Have 5 Minutes: Setting Sacred Space with Sonja Haile, founder of Satya + Sage
1:08:47 | May 10th, 2023
7) Snackisode 12: Ariane Hunter on What Good Mentorship Looks Like
Author, coach and entrepreneur, Ariane Hunter, talks to us about what good mentorship looks like, and how this differs from sponsorship.If you have a taste for more in this area, go back to episode 17...Show More
8) Snackisode 11: Brandice Daniel (CEO of Harlem's Fashion Row) on Fashion, Fears and Fire
This week's snackisode is from Brandice Daniel, CEO of Harlem's Fashion Row.Brandice talks about:Going after your idea, full throttleAsking for help when you need itHow designers of colour can attract...Show More
9) Hyperpigmentation, Retinoids, and More: A Deep Dive into Skincare with founder of epi.logic, Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton
In this episode of the Texture Lounge podcast, Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton, founder of epi.logic, talks about her background as an oculofacial plastic surgeon, the importance of sunscreen the benefits of re...Show More
10) Snackisode 10: British Architect, Tara Gbolade on The Truth about African History Pre-Slavery
Tara Gbolade of Gbolade Design Studio is a rising star British-Nigerian Climate Architect.In this snackisode, she shares her drive to live in the truth of African history, before slavery. We touch on ...Show More