<p>“For me, my flaws are what make me and I've learned through years to embrace that, and I like them now.”</p><br><p>Issa Rae, actress, producer, and serial entrepreneur talked about all things beauty and self care on this week’s episode. Issa shared what it was like growing in L.A. and how a trip to Senegal reaffirmed her beauty when she was still in high school. We talked about her iconic looks on Insecure and she underscored how exciting it was to have collaborated with the talented crew who built the worlds so many of us love. Talking about her successful projects led us to an interesting discussion about why she has avoided most cosmetic procedures and embraced what others in the industry might perceive as flaws. When we talked about her many businesses, including her stake in a sailing team, she reiterated that her collaboration with other brilliant people is what has made these ventures so successful.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Tune in as we discuss:</p><ul><li>How she navigated not feeling beautiful as a child</li><li>Her Stanford days, including unique campus traditions&nbsp;</li><li>The hairstyle and role that transformed her life&nbsp;</li><li>What informs the unique visual aesthetic fans know and love</li><li>Her latest project ‘One Of Them Days’ - a buddy comedy featuring SZA and Keke Palmer&nbsp;</li><li>How she manages boundaries and privacy in her personal life</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>Products Mentioned:</p><p>Hair: Sienna Naturals: <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-9902316" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dream Curl Mousse</a>, <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-9902303" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dream Curl Cream</a>, <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-9902326" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shampoo</a>, <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-9902335" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Untangled Conditioner&nbsp;</a></p><p>Skin: <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-9902344" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ole Henrickson Dewtopia</a></p><p>Fragrance: <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-9902352" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chloe Atelier Des Fleurs Cedrus Eau De Parfum</a></p><p><a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-9902367" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Eau de Parfum</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Rate, Subscribe &amp; Review the Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/naked-beauty/id1131628553" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple&nbsp;</a></p><br><p>Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nakedbeautyplanet/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@nakedbeautyplanet</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nakedbeautyplanet/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@nakedbeautyplanet</a> &amp; as always love to hear your thoughts :)&nbsp;</p><br><p>Check out<a href="https://www.nakedbeautypodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> nakedbeautypodcast.com</a> for all previous episodes &amp; search episodes by topic</p><br><p>Shop My Favorite Products &amp; Pod Discounts on my <a href="https://shopmy.us/nakedbeautyplanet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ShopMyShelf</a></p><br><p>Stay in touch with me: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brookedevard/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@brookedevard</a></p><br><p>Follow Issa and Hoorae Media: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/issarae/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">issarae</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hooraemedia/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@hoorae</a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Naked Beauty

Brooke DeVard

Issa Rae on Embracing Your Unique Beauty and Creating Your Own Path

NOV 18, 202455 MIN
Naked Beauty

Issa Rae on Embracing Your Unique Beauty and Creating Your Own Path

NOV 18, 202455 MIN

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<p>“For me, my flaws are what make me and I've learned through years to embrace that, and I like them now.”</p><br><p>Issa Rae, actress, producer, and serial entrepreneur talked about all things beauty and self care on this week’s episode. Issa shared what it was like growing in L.A. and how a trip to Senegal reaffirmed her beauty when she was still in high school. We talked about her iconic looks on Insecure and she underscored how exciting it was to have collaborated with the talented crew who built the worlds so many of us love. Talking about her successful projects led us to an interesting discussion about why she has avoided most cosmetic procedures and embraced what others in the industry might perceive as flaws. When we talked about her many businesses, including her stake in a sailing team, she reiterated that her collaboration with other brilliant people is what has made these ventures so successful.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Tune in as we discuss:</p><ul><li>How she navigated not feeling beautiful as a child</li><li>Her Stanford days, including unique campus traditions&nbsp;</li><li>The hairstyle and role that transformed her life&nbsp;</li><li>What informs the unique visual aesthetic fans know and love</li><li>Her latest project ‘One Of Them Days’ - a buddy comedy featuring SZA and Keke Palmer&nbsp;</li><li>How she manages boundaries and privacy in her personal life</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>Products Mentioned:</p><p>Hair: Sienna Naturals: <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-9902316" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dream Curl Mousse</a>, <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-9902303" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dream Curl Cream</a>, <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-9902326" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shampoo</a>, <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-9902335" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Untangled Conditioner&nbsp;</a></p><p>Skin: <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-9902344" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ole Henrickson Dewtopia</a></p><p>Fragrance: <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-9902352" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chloe Atelier Des Fleurs Cedrus Eau De Parfum</a></p><p><a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-9902367" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Eau de Parfum</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Rate, Subscribe &amp; Review the Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/naked-beauty/id1131628553" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple&nbsp;</a></p><br><p>Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nakedbeautyplanet/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@nakedbeautyplanet</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nakedbeautyplanet/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@nakedbeautyplanet</a> &amp; as always love to hear your thoughts :)&nbsp;</p><br><p>Check out<a href="https://www.nakedbeautypodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> nakedbeautypodcast.com</a> for all previous episodes &amp; search episodes by topic</p><br><p>Shop My Favorite Products &amp; Pod Discounts on my <a href="https://shopmy.us/nakedbeautyplanet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ShopMyShelf</a></p><br><p>Stay in touch with me: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brookedevard/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@brookedevard</a></p><br><p>Follow Issa and Hoorae Media: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/issarae/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">issarae</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hooraemedia/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@hoorae</a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>