The Hue Report
The Hue Report Podcast celebrates Black beauty 24/7, 365. Hosted by Olivia Hancock, the show delivers an unfiltered chat with the coolest Black beauty entrepreneurs, editors, and executives. You’ll hear guests get candid about their unique relationship to beauty and their experiences as a Black person in the beauty industry. And, of course, these conversations will fill you in on the best beauty brands and products. Stay connected with The Hue Report community on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thehuereport.
Episodes
40 episodes
The Art of Revision ft. Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton, Founder of epi.logic
In this episode, Mbiye chats with Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton. She is a board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon dedicated to holistic facial refinement, specializing in eye aesthetics. Her patient's requests for simple, effective daily skincare p...
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47:20
Celebrating African Beauty Rituals ft. Christina Funke Tegbe, founder of 54 Thrones
At the top of the year, I sat down with Christina Funke Tegbe to chat about her beloved bodycare brand, 54 Thrones. We chatted about how her Nigerian-American upbringing inspired her to launch the brand, launching in Sephora, and the lessons sh...
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40:22
Reinventing Men's Grooming ft. Calvin Quallis, founder of Scotch Porter
For this episode, we spoke to Calvin Quallis, founder and CEO of Scotch Porter. As a child, Calvin forged a connection with the beauty industry, growing up immersed in his mother’s beauty parlor and barbershop. Later in his adult life, he chose...
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34:58
Beauty TikTok, Braider Wars, and Redefining Beauty ft. Darian Harvin, Beauty Journalist
For this week’s episode, Mbiye chatted with Darian Harvin. Darian is a beauty writer, currently working as the beauty editor at large for Image at the LA Times. She is a beauty girl at heart, but what makes her special is her ability to peel ba...
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49:35
How To Go From Beauty Editor to PR Exec ft. Stephanie Scott Bradshaw, Founder of First and Last PR
Today, I'm chatting with Stephanie Scott-Bradshaw, the founder of First and Last PR. Stephanie started as a beauty editor at Essence Magazine and Life & Style Magazine. She later felt called to pivot and enter the world of public relations,...
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1:03:49
Bottling Memories Using Scent ft. Asia Grant, founder of Redoux
Today, Mbiye is chatting with Redoux's founder Asia Grant. Redoux's amazing Botanical Cleansing Bars have been featured in Vogue, Architectural Digest, WWD, and more. Asia opened up about her entrepreneurial journey, starting a business with he...
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48:02
Becoming a Beauty Editor at 21 ft. Annie Blay, Editor at Allure
Today, I'm chatting with one of my editor friends, Annie Blay. Annie is currently a beauty editor at Allure, but she previously served as the associate beauty news editor at The Zoe Report. Annie and I connected via Instagram a while back and h...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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58:12
Beauty Rituals and Faves with Olivia + Mbiye
The Hue Report's producer Mbiye Kasonga and I are kicking off season four with a beauty speed round of our own. We're chatting about our earliest beauty memories, must-have products, and so much more. Press play to hear from us! L...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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33:23
What It Means to Take a Skin-Forward Approach to Makeup ft. Tolu Funso, Makeup Artist
Today, I’m chatting with Tolu Funso, an Atlanta-based makeup artist. Tolu describes her approach to makeup as “skincare-obsessed natural glam,” and she truly does take her time to ensure every detail looks flawless—from your foundation to eyesh...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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44:01
Building A Hair Care Empire With Just $32 ft. Gwen Jimmere, Founder of Naturalicious
Today, I’m chatting with Gwen Jimmere. Gwen is a natural hair guru and CEO/Founder of
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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33:50
The Journey to Becoming a Hair Legend ft. Kiyah Wright, Celebrity Hairstylist
Today, I have the pleasure of chatting with the one and only Kiyah Wright. She is a 2x Emmy-award-winning hairstylist. Her client roster includes some of the biggest names in Hollywood—like Jennifer Hudson, Ciara, Halle Berry, and Taraji P. Hen...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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47:25
Making Clean Beauty More Inclusive and Accessible ft. Jazmin Alvarez, founder of Pretty Well Beauty
Today, I’m chatting with Jazmin Alvarez, the founder of Pretty Well Beauty; a digital destination focused on making clean beauty accessible. Jazmin grew up connected to the beauty industry as her mother was a hairstylist. However, she embarked ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:04:17
What It's Like Being a Beauty Influencer and Social Media Manager ft. Schae Graham
Today, I’m chatting with Schae Graham, a beauty content creator and the social media manager for Topicals. Schae is really that girl when it comes to content—she has an eye for creating beautiful, aesthetically pleasing videos and phot...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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47:38
This Founder Wants to Upgrade Your Skincare and Self-Care Routine ft. Toshia Baker, founder of ButterMeUpGoods
Today, I’m chatting with Toshia Baker, the founder of ButterMeUpGoods. Toshia’s brand offers luxurious skincare and body care products made with plant-based ingredients. She began building her company in 2011 when she was going through personal...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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43:23
Creating Vegan, Clean Skincare for Women of Color ft. Barbara Jacques, founder of Jacq's Skincare
Today, I’m chatting with Barbara Jacques, the founder of Jacq’s Skincare. Barbara’s journey began in 2010 when she learned she was pregnant and had an ovarian tumor. Her diagnosis set her on a path to learn more about what she was putting in an...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:01:56
Creating Inclusive Lipsticks for People of Color ft. Camille Bell, founder of Poundcake
Today, I'm chatting with Camille Bell, the co-founder of Poundcake. The brand has become known for its red lipsticks formulated for your unique skin and lip tone. During the episode, Camille discusses how a trip to Sephora sparked the idea to l...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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56:02
Empowering Others Through Clean, High-Performing Skincare ft. Khadidja Toure, founder of Kubra Kay Skincare
Today, I'm chatting with Khadidja Toure, the founder of Kubra Kay Skincare. Khadidja's interest in skincare started at an early age as she would watch her mother concoct different skin remedies i...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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27:33
Building a Beauty Empire One Beat at a Time ft. Mimi J, Celebrity Makeup Artist
Today, I'm chatting with Mimi Johnson, an Atlanta-based celebrity makeup artist. She is also the founder of makeup brand The Glamatory and membership community/ subscription box for women entrepreneurs Grind Pretty. I was really exc...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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42:00
Making Clean Beauty More Inclusive ft. Tisha Thompson, founder of LYS Beauty
Today, I’m chatting with Tisha Thompson, a veteran in the clean beauty space. She started as a makeup artist in the early 2000s and spent most of her career working with PÜR Cosmetics in Atlanta. Tisha started with the brand as a marketin...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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44:01
Capturing the Black Hair Experience ft. St. Clair Detrick-Jules, Author of My Beautiful Black Hair: 101 Natural Hair Stories from the Sisterhood
Today, I’m chatting with St. Clair Detrick-Jules, an Afro-Caribbean-American author, photographer, and activist. She’s joining me on the show to talk about her photojournalism book,
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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30:47
How Curls Dynasty Is Helping People Achieve Hydrated Curls ft. Nickie Nougaisse, founder of Curls Dynasty
Today, I’m chatting with Nickie Nougaisse, the founder of Curls Dynasty. When Nickie decided to transition away from relaxers, she found herself in the kitchen trying to concoct things that would help nourish her hair. Her efforts were successf...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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55:44
Impacting Black Hair Culture for Seven Decades ft. Bernard and James Bronner of Bronner Bros.
Today, I’m chatting with Bernard and James Bronner, who are a part of the legendary Bronner Bros. family. The brand’s history dates back to 1947 when Dr. Nathaniel Bronner, Sr., his brother, Arthur Bronner, Sr., and their sister, Emma Bronner, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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31:23
Building a Hair Care Empire One Wig at a Time ft. Tamika Gibson, founder of Bold Hold
Today, I’m chatting with Tamika Gibson, the woman behind Bold Hold. With over 348K followers on Instagram, Bold Hold has become the go-to brand amongst stylists for wig products like adhesives. Tamika is a wig expert and has ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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31:23
Discovering a Passion for Beauty Storytelling and Skincare ft. Brittaney Trent, Brand Marketer and Aesthetician
Today, I’m chatting with Brittaney Trent, a brand marketing expert and aesthetician. Brittaney has worked in editorial roles at companies like AOL, Yahoo, Buzzfeed, and TULA. She’s covered everything from sports to entertainment, but she found ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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45:13
Creating a Curlclusive Environment for all Textures ft. Jamila Powell, founder of Naturally Drenched
Today, I’m chatting with Jamila Powell, who is the founder of Naturally Drenched. Jamila has an incredibly interesting story—she’s an attorney turned beauty entrepreneur. Her official debut into the beauty world came after she became a mother. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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49:40