Podcasts by The BLK + GRN Podcast

Episode 47 - Naked Chemistry - Rachel Zeigler from 2023-11-29T15:00

Rachel Zeigler’s journey is a testament to walking in one's purpose, where the resounding echoes of her heart's desires drown out doubt and settling becomes a distant notion. As the visionary fo...

Episode 46 - Malkia - Linda Johnson from 2023-11-22T15:00

Linda embarks on a deeply resonant journey, one that mirrors the intricate tapestry of our own lives. Linda, the visionary founder of Malkia, exudes an unwavering commitment to natural skincare,...

Episode 45 - Vitavate- Lori and Loryn from 2023-11-15T15:00

Step into the realm of inspiration with Lori and Lauren, the unstoppable mother-daughter team driving the vision of Vitavate dietary supplements. Their journey is a testament to the extraordinar...

Episode 44 - Luv&Co. - Dr. Melodie Davis Bundrage from 2023-11-08T14:00

Dr. Melodie Davis Bundrage, the visionary founder of LUV + CO, delves into the transformative world of clean beauty and entrepreneurship. Driven by a profound mission to inspire confidence and u...

Episode 43 - Nuele - Christine Martey-Ochola from 2023-11-01T14:00

Christine Martey-Ochola, founder of NUELE, shares her remarkable journey of creating a beauty brand that embodies the perfect blend of effectiveness and health-consciousness. After reflecting on...

Episode 42 - Mela Vitamins - Ashley Harmon from 2023-10-18T13:00

Ashley Harmon, the visionary founder behind Mela Vitamins, takes us on her personal wellness journey through the realm of wellness. Her college years were marked by a challenging battle against ...

Episode 41 - Vegan Luxe Esthetics - Brooke Young from 2023-10-11T12:00

Brooke Young, the founder of Vegan Lux Aesthetics, takes us on a journey into sustainable skincare. With an unwavering commitment to veganism spanning almost a decade, Brooke shares how this dee...

Episode 40 - Goddess Skincare - Danese&Ashlee from 2023-09-20T05:46

Dynamic mother-daughter duo Danese and Ashlee unveil the intimate journey of creating Goddess Skincare, a brand that prioritizes holistic skincare, while emphasizing the crucial role of mutual r...

Episode 39 - Kaike - Keli Smith from 2023-08-30T16:20

In addressing the ideology that black women need to use excessive products to look and feel better about themselves, Keli Smith decided to add sugar to the spice and not so nice skincare industr...

Episode 38 - Golden Flourish - Rachael from 2023-08-23T13:00

Following her postgraduate self-care journey, Rachel realized that drinking tea is a great way to stay healthy and increase her quality of life. After working in an herbalism apprenticeship, Rac...

Episode 37: CEO and Executive Coach, Patrice Ford Lyn from 2023-06-05T16:52:25

Patrice Ford Lynn, an executive coach, and transformational facilitator, brings a refreshing approach to wellness and personal growth. Her journey took a remarkable turn during the pandemic when...

Episode 36: Her Poppy - Lauren Gregory from 2023-03-27T16:14:19

Lauren Gregory, the founder of Her Poppy, ignites a meaningful conversation and shares her inspiring journey towards prioritizing her health and wellness after her father passed from pancreatic ...

Episode 35: Cecile's Bath&Body - Jackie Granchamps from 2023-03-27T15:21:51

Jackie Granchamps is the founder of Cecile's Bath and Body. Jackie's journey began in 2011 when she started making soap as a hobby while unemployed. However, as she began experimenting with diff...

Episode 34: Vigor Roots - Nathalee DuRose from 2023-03-27T14:53:06

Nathalee DuRose, Chief Executive Officer of Vigor Roots, aims to help women struggling with hair loss, poor hair growth or scalp issues regain healthy and vibrant hair. Nathalee's journey to red...

Episode 33: Gently Soap - Kristen Dunning from 2023-03-27T14:34:11

Kristen Dunning, the founder of Gently Soap, shares her journey of creating a natural soap product that is both science-backed and clean. Growing up in a family with direct roots in sustainable ...

Episode 32: Adrina Fanore - Adrina Nelson from 2023-03-27T13:48:03

Adrina Nelson is the mastermind behind Adrina Fanore, a chic lifestyle brand that seamlessly blends slow living, health and wellness, and sustainable living into high-end fashion and vegan beaut...

Episode 31: Yawoni - Diara Chukuigwe from 2023-02-15T17:29:47

For Diara Chukuigwe, starting her own brand, Yawoni, has been a deeply personal endeavor. She infuses the brand with her passion for natural remedies and oils, which she learned about from her m...

Episode 30: Mar Na’s Body Shop - Mar Na Carter from 2023-02-15T17:05:12

Mar Na Carter’s is on a mission to demystify skincare with a more holistic approach so that people can experience non-toxic and less complicated skincare. Her journey in creating natural body ca...

Episode 29: Suki Suki Naturals - Linda Gieskes-Mwamba from 2023-02-15T16:50:03

Linda Gieskes-Mwamba, founded the South African brand Suki Suki Naturals to solve a personal need for natural hair products that were affordable and accessible for people with Black hair types. ...

Episode 28: Loveleaf - Shani Lincoln from 2023-02-14T22:15:28

Shani Lincoln's motivation behind her haircare and skincare business, Loveleaf, stems from her passion for discovering the healing effects of using nature's most beneficial and nourishing ingred...

Episode 27: Tianna Christine - Practicing Yoga from 2022-11-04T19:49

The practice of Yoga has been around for centuries, but it has become increasingly popular in today’s busy society to help relieve mind pollution. The practice of Yoga is about more than just be...

Episode 26: Ipade - Elizabeth Dawes Gay from 2022-10-26T20:59

Elizabeth Dawes Gay, Founder and CEO of Ipade is sharing the new wave of inclusive co-working that serves Black women and people of color and combats microaggressions at the office. Stemming fro...

Episode 25: Melabebe - Kelli Clifton Ogunsanya from 2022-03-03T01:37:55

Melabebe ft. Kelly While their immune system continues to develop, children are the one age group more vulnerable to the harmful effects of environmental pollutants and toxic chemicals. As paren...

Episode 24: My Beautiful Black Hair from 2022-03-01T15:10:02

Episode 23: Kreyol - Yve-Car Momperousse from 2022-01-16T02:38:24

Yve-Car is the CEO and cofounder of Kreyol Essence and was driven by her vision to stimulate economic activity in Haiti. In this podcast episode, Yve takes on the...

Episode 22: Kushae - Kimba&Dr. Barb from 2021-12-27T03:14:15

All too familiar with the big corporations that sell unsafe and far from caring products, OB-GYN Dr. Barb and ex-Pharmaceutical Sales Consultant Kimba came togeth...

Episode 21: Koya Webb from 2021-12-19T22:03:23

Many people beginning their self-care journey struggle with finding the time or don't know where to start. To break down that barrier, Koya teaches us how to reclaim our time to optimize our wel...

Episode 20 - Dinobi: Augie and Sylvia from 2021-12-13T16:28:28

Mom-preneur Sylvia Emuwa and her husband Augie, founders of Dinobi, were driven to create a gentle enough product to combat their family of six reoccurring skin i...

Episode 19-Teni Adewumi from 2020-07-06T12:00

Teni Adewumi has spent the last six years advocating for and educating black women on the hidden dangers found in the ingredients of personal care products. Using her background in industrial hy...

Episode 18 - CurlMix - Kim Lewis from 2020-06-29T12:00

There will likely come a time when the only person who believes in the true worth of your business is you. That’s what happened to entrepreneur Kim Lewis. Kim and her husband, Tim, owners of the...

Episode 18 - CurlMix - Kim Lewis from 2020-06-29T12:00

There will likely come a time when the only person who believes in the true worth of your business is you. That’s what happened to entrepreneur Kim Lewis. Kim and her husband, Tim, owners of the...

Episode 17-Christina Arenas from 2020-06-22T12:00

Some things should be sacred, like our home spaces, our rituals, and the things we feed our bodies. Christina Arenas, one of our artisans and creator of Blue Sage, works to cultivate body-friend...

Episode 16- AbsoluteJoi - Dr. Anne from 2020-06-15T12:00

There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to skincare, but here’s what we do know: Most of the products marketed to black women have toxins in it, and these toxins are known to have ...

Episode 16- AbsoluteJoi - Dr. Anne from 2020-06-15T12:00

There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to skincare, but here’s what we do know: Most of the products marketed to black women have toxins in it, and these toxins are known to have ...

Episode 15-Annie White Brown from 2020-06-09T12:00:26

There isn’t a lot of regulation for what goes into mainstream personal care products and how they’re labeled, so it’s really important to know there are people who are in our corner and producin...

Episode 14-Dr. Crystal Jones from 2019-04-25T06:00

Welcome to the final episode of the BLK + GRN podcast. Each week during the discussion with the artisan we take time out to listen to a meditation by Dr. Crystal Jones. In this episode, we inter...

Episode 13-Black Girl Sunscreen from 2019-04-18T07:00

Welcome to Episode 13 of the BLK + GRN podcast. This week we have Shontay Lundy the founder and creator of Black Girl Sunscreen. Black Girl Sunscreen is one of our top-selling products and in th...

Episode 12-Pur Home from 2019-04-11T05:00

Welcome to Episode 12 of the BLK + GRN podcast. This week we have Angela Richardson the founder and creator of PUR HOME. In this episode, we take a deep dive with Angela to discuss all things cl...

Episode 11-The Happy Pop-Up from 2019-04-04T11:58:41

Welcome to Episode 11 of the BLK + GRN podcast. This week we have Chianti Lomax. Chianti is the founder and creator of The Happy Pop-Up. This episode is all about positivity and self-love. Chian...

Episode 010: Natural Mixologists from 2019-03-28T06:00