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Shades and Layers is a podcast focused on black women entrepreneurs from across the globe. It is a platform for exploring issues and challenges around business ownership, representation and holistic discussions about the meaning of sustainability in an increasingly complex global context. Conversations are wide- ranging and serve not only as a Masterclass in Entrepreneurship but also provide wisdom and tools for Successful Living. It is a space for meaningful conversation, a place for black and other women of color to be fully human and openly share their quirks and vulnerabilities.
Guests include prominent figurers in the beauty, fashion and wellness industries both in the Northern Hemisphere and the Global South.
Dr. Theo Mothoa-Frendo of USO Skincare discusses her journey from being product junkie to creating an African science-based skincare range. Taryn Gill of The Perfect Hair is a brand development whizz who discusses supply chain and distribution of her haircare brands. Katonya Breux discusses melanin and sunscreen and how she addresses the needs of a range of skin tones with her Unsun Cosmetics products.
We discuss inclusion in the wellness industry with Helen Rose Skincare and Yoga and Nectarines Founder , Day Bibb. Abiola Akani emphasizes non-performance in yoga with her IYA Wellness brand and Anesu Mbizho shares her journey to yoga and the ecosystem she's created through her business The Nest Space.
Fashion is all about handmade, custom made and circular production with featured guests like fashion designer Maria McCloy of Maria McCloy Accessories; Founder and textile/homeware designer Nkuli Mlangeni Berg of The Ninevites as well as Candice Lawrence, founder of the lighting design company Modern Gesture.
These are just a few the conversations on the podcast over the past three years.
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RAINA (Luxury Hats for Natural Hair) with Rachel Osborne (S8, E8)
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Apr 30, 2024 |
The Yoga Bar and African Affirmations with Fikile 'Fix' Moeti (S8, E7)
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Apr 13, 2024 |
Nounouche Online and Azania Public with Bonnie Meslane (S8, E6)
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Apr 02, 2024 |
MWLPR (Fashion & Beauty PR) with Monique Webber (S8, E5)
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Mar 18, 2024 |
WhatWeCherish with Melaney Oldenhof (S8, E4)
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Mar 04, 2024 |
Freedom Fleur and Luxury with Kirstie Fleur (S8, E3)
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Feb 19, 2024 |
E100 Clubs and Investment Secrets with Jennifer Dyer (S8, E2)
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Feb 12, 2024 |
SkinstadMD and Holistic Healing with Dr. Margaret Towolawi (S8, E1)
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Feb 06, 2024 |
Swimma Caps with Nomvuyo Treffers (S7, E9)
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Dec 04, 2023 |
Profitable Passion + Purpose with Stefanie Julia Moton (S7, E8)
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Nov 28, 2023 |
The Black Mermaid Foundation with Zandile Ndhlovu (S7, E7)
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Nov 11, 2023 |
The Closet Runway with Evelina Kauna Nailenge (S7, E6)
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Nov 06, 2023 |
Change Agent Coaching with Alison Hall (S7, E5)
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Oct 30, 2023 |
Four Naturals Hair with Shalita Grant (S7, E4)
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Oct 23, 2023 |
The Perfect Hair and Curls In Bloom with Taryn Gill (S7, E3)
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Oct 16, 2023 |
Vava Specialty Coffee with Vava Angwenyi (S7, E2)
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Oct 09, 2023 |
Sheba Feminine with Zizipho Ntobongwana (S7, E1)
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Oct 02, 2023 |
Swirly Curly and Easy with Keziah Dhamma (S6, E10)
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Jun 06, 2023 |
Beauty of the Nile with Jasmine Mobley (S6, E9)
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May 24, 2023 |
Thigpro (Intentionally Selfish) with Naketa Thigpen (S6, E8)
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May 16, 2023 |
Black Beauty Collective with Leslie Roberson (S6, E7)
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May 09, 2023 |
Changing Narratives with Wacy Zacarias and Djamila DeSousa (S6, E6)
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May 02, 2023 |
Lydia Endora (Athleisure) with Lydia Endora (S6, E5)
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Apr 04, 2023 |
Otrium with Zuhairah Washington (S6, E4)
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Mar 28, 2023 |
Nthatuoa Crafts with Nthatuoa Makhapa (S6, E3)
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Mar 21, 2023 |
Noite Rose Anywear with Diandra Harvin (S6, E2)
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Mar 14, 2023 |
Hashtag McCloying with Maria McCloy (S6, E1)
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Mar 07, 2023 |
BlackTravelBox with Orion Brown (S5, E10)
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Jan 11, 2023 |
Healing Ancestral Money Trauma with Vangile Makwakwa (S5, E9)
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Jan 10, 2023 |
REWIND: Do Your Work (Nokulinda Mkhize Horwood)
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Jan 03, 2023 |
REWIND: Melanin and Medicine (Dr. Omolara Uwemodimo)
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Dec 27, 2022 |
The Holistic Hustler with Brooke Daniels (S5, E8)
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Dec 20, 2022 |
Carrinna (Aging Gracefully) with Carine Camara (S5, E7)
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Dec 13, 2022 |
IDDUK (Nomadic Art Rebel) with Ifeoma Dike (S5, E6)
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Dec 06, 2022 |
Blaze Group and Entrepreneurship with Casey Richardson(S5, E5)
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Nov 29, 2022 |
Crownhunt with Stephanie LaFlora (S5, E4)
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Nov 22, 2022 |
Afrocentric Education at Appletree Montessori with Gwendolyn Ntsiki Bereng (S5, E3)
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Nov 15, 2022 |
Inspire Brand Consulting with Ryane Lecesne (S5, E2)
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Nov 08, 2022 |
Shea Radiance with Funlayo Alabi (S5, E1)
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Nov 01, 2022 |
Welcome to Season 5: Purpose Driven Entrepreneurs
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Oct 28, 2022 |
The Nest Space Yoga with Dr. Anesu Mbizvo (S4, E10)
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Sep 02, 2022 |
Lotsha Home Foods with Chef Mokgadi Itsweng (S4, E9)
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Aug 23, 2022 |
MieCup for Better Period Management with Zema Sokanyile (S4, E8)
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Aug 09, 2022 |
Woman of Color In Retail with Kimberly Lee Minor (S4, E7)
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Jul 26, 2022 |
Dermhair Doc with Dr. Sharleen St. Surin Lord (S4, E6)
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Jul 04, 2022 |
Herb 'N Eden with Terran Lewis (S4, E5)
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Jun 28, 2022 |
Tote And Pears with Amber Anderson (S4, E4)
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Jun 14, 2022 |
IYA Well and Non-performative Yoga with Abiola Akani (S4, E3)
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May 31, 2022 |
Eve Milan New York with Eden Gilliam (S4, E2)
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May 17, 2022 |
Melanin and Medicine with Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo (S4, E1)
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May 03, 2022 |
Sparkle and Sass with Stacie A. Sanders Martin (S3, E10)
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Mar 15, 2022 |
Mamakashaka with Nandi Dlepu (S3, E9)
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Mar 01, 2022 |
Art for Healing and Self-Acceptance with Puleng Mongale(S3, E8)
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Feb 15, 2022 |
Modern Gesture and Slow Design with Candice Lawrence (SE, E7)
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Jan 18, 2022 |
The Great Resignation IRL with Melodee Ndigaye (S3, E6)
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Dec 06, 2021 |
Mash T Design Studio with Thabisa Mjo (S3, E5)
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Nov 19, 2021 |
Lingua Nigra with Alicia Goodwin (S3, E4)
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Nov 09, 2021 |
President Honey with Rendani Nemakhavhani (S3, E3)
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Oct 31, 2021 |
Barali (From Maseru With Love) with Moliehi Mafantiri (S3, E2)
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Oct 19, 2021 |
The Ninevites with Nkuli Mlangeni-Berg (S3, E1)
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Oct 05, 2021 |
Season 3: On Creative Entrepreneurship
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Oct 04, 2021 |
Helen Rose Skincare with Day Bibb (S2, E13)
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Sep 07, 2021 |
The Perfect Hair with Taryn Gill (S2, E12)
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Aug 18, 2021 |
Unsun Cosmetics with Katonya Breaux (S2, E11)
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Jul 06, 2021 |
Beauty on TApp with Mathebe Molise (S2, E10)
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Jun 15, 2021 |
Life Coaching with Rosemary Mupambwa (S2, E9)
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Jun 01, 2021 |
Mindful Hip-Hop with Toni Blackman(S2, E8)
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May 18, 2021 |
Being A Private Chef with Chef Bella B (S2, E7)
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May 02, 2021 |
Kula Organics with Nonkululeko Britton-Masekela (S2, E6)
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Apr 20, 2021 |
Do Your Work, And Other Truth Bombs with Nokulinda Mkhize Horwood (S2, E5)
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Apr 06, 2021 |
Resilience And Optimism with Noli Mini (S2, E4)
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Mar 24, 2021 |
Community and Reinvention with Zozo Mposula (S2, E3)
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Mar 09, 2021 |
Facilitating Black Girl Magic with Yema Ferreira (S2, E2)
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Feb 23, 2021 |
Ntethelelo Foundation with Thokozani Ndaba (S2, E1)
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Feb 09, 2021 |
Suki Suki Naturals with Linda Gieskes-Mwamba (S1, E9)
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Oct 27, 2020 |
African Dermal Science with Dr. Theo Mothoa-Frendo (S1, E8)
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Oct 12, 2020 |
ANiM Naturals with Akosua Koranteng (S1, E7))
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Oct 06, 2020 |
Lola & Co Organics with Olwethu Ngcobo (S1, E6)
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Sep 29, 2020 |
The Blac Box with Abi Olusanya (S1, E5)
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Sep 04, 2020 |
Isangs Hair and Body with Sundra Essien (S1, E4)
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Aug 18, 2020 |
I Love Natural Hair with Carriene Rendbo (S1, E3)
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Jul 10, 2020 |
Ade Organics with Ade Adejumo (S1, E2)
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Jun 26, 2020 |
Introducing Shades & Layers
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Jun 17, 2020 |
Barbara Mensah Profile (S1,E1)
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Jun 12, 2020 |