i love how joy this tour has given us all
I have to thank working at Block for reigniting my hunger to execute on my ideas. Was lucky to have a few good eggs bet on me at the start. Learned a lot.
small steps will turn into big leaps. we focused on the entrepreneurial side of Hip Hop to celebrate 50 years of original entrepreneurship with artists, industry folks, employees, and media.#hiphop50. thanks nostr:npub1ds0xzeh36cc6vr5uuuytkftseu86faknrs8pzr04tp0drvh6xnhsr2s9t4 for moderating https://youtu.be/Jb_HC_TVjUM
[EP 10] It still early in the Black and textured hair economy ⌛
For the final episode of season one of Coils, Cash, and Culture, I decided to go full 📹. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Paa1mSWpJ6s
#blackhair #texturedhair #haircare #beautyindustry #podcast
Not attending a “work” conference for at least a decade - allowing enough time to build something credible and impactful to help people. The ROI vs being in real life around real people with real problems is zero.
protect your mind.
taking a step back, observing more. everything will be fine. 
first time. 
🆕 Episode 9 of Coils, Cash, and Culture
Transforming a New Jersey hair salon to be more inclusive with former owner Lauren Haber
In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Haber, a former hair and beauty salon owner in Oakland, NJ, who shares her journey in turning a client disaster into an opportunity to build a more inclusive company. From 2013 to 2020, Lauren ran a successful business but faced the realization that her salon couldn't adequately cater to textured hair. Instead of turning a blind eye, she took decisive action.
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/evkM5b9D
Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e5VjAMAh
YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eM5JdMS6
#blackhair #texturedhair #haircare #podcast #entrepreneurship #smallbusinessowner 
Sharing this week's reads on all things haircare, Black hair, and textured hair related:
The Growth of the Hair Loss Industry
Black students at remote colleges still need hair products — enter a vending machine (congrats Ebony Karim, SAFe SGP)
How the Beauty Industry is taking on Threads, Meta's Twitter Rival App
How Hair Discrimination Affects Black Women at Work
I Got My Scalp Analyzed & Turns Out My Dry Natural Hair Was Never The Issue
Canva’s AI Image Tool Flags Black Hairstyle As Unsafe
#blackhair #haircare #texturedhair #podcast #beautyindustry 
🆕 Episode 8 of Coils, Cash, and Culture
Photographing Black hair for the culture with Marvin Bowser Photography
In this episode, Photographer and Actor Marvin Bowser discusses why he was drawn into photography and what’s in store for his upcoming ‘BlackHair’ exhibition. Prior to professional photography, Marvin built a 34 year career in Defense and Defense intelligence work. Marvin shares what inspired the transition into photography, the importance of representation of Black people in the industry in all areas, and why he sees Black hair as a passage for culture. The BlackHair exhibition launches on October 19th in Washington DC.
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eTBfag_6
Spotify: https://lnkd.in/etpsBJgT
YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ed6haT2p
#blackhair #texturedhair #haircare #beauty #photography #podcast 
up late thinking about hair ➿🤑👩🏾🎨
love the heat