Deeply Rooted

This interview features Cherlyn Carby, mother of two, entrepreneur, mentor, and creator of LushUs Kids. She talks with us today about entrepreneurship for Black women and creating a natural hair care line formulated for children within six months. We dive into a deeper discussion on high-functioning depression, managing hair changes, postpartum depression and the undiagnosed, undertreated, and stigmatization of medical care for Bla...

This interview features Dr. Kimber Shelton, a licensed Psychologist, speaker, and author of A Handbook on Counseling African American Women. It provides a historical context of how the lived experiences of Black women contribute to mental wellness, identifies effective psychological practices in working with Black women, and challenges readers to advance their cultural competence while providing culturally affirming care to Black w...

This interview features part 2 of my discussion with Black Actress, Shalita Grant, creator of the patent-pending henna-based ayurvedic hair treatment for type 4 hair called Four Naturals. In part one, we discussed hair trauma and recovery. Today, we will discuss her research into ancient hair care and grooming practices in Africa and how she developed a new relationship with her hair by using more of the primary nemesis of afro-tex...

This interview features part 1 of my discussion with Shalita Grant, a Black American Actress best known for her role as Special Agent Sonia Percy on NCIS: New Orleans. Shalita, like many Black women in the media, experienced significant hair trauma and hair loss by Hollywood hairstyling practices. She also shares how it led to her leaving NCIS, getting into trauma therapy, repairing her soul, and creating the patent-pending hair tr...

This interview features Jamelia Donaldson, founder and CEO of Treasure Tresses, Europe and the Middle East's first monthly product discovery box for women and girls with textured hair and author of an in-depth report, titled The Untapped Opportunity in the UK Afro Hair Market. We will speak about the global availability of black hair products around the world, the adversarial relationship between hair store owners and patrons, and ...

This interview features Amber Twyne, full spectrum Doula and CEO of Concrete Rose Holistic, a place to empower decision-making and manifest your reproductive journey with dignity, autonomy, and safety. We will talk all about her healing through her natural hair journey, shifting beauty standards, and opening up to a part of herself shed never met. Ill also give you some tips on how to deal with what you find or learn about yourself...

This interview features Maya Simone Bostik marketing manager for Healthy Roots Dolls, A toy company that creates products that empower young girls to love their curls. We discuss the significant impact of caregivers on hair traditions, grooming patterns, and identity development. Maya is a graduate of Spelman College and a marketing manager for Healthy Roots Dolls, A toy company that creates products that empower young girls to lov...