She Did That‪.‬ Renae Bluitt

Welcome to my last episode of the year, beautiful people! I know this may be disappointing for some of you but your girl needs to fill her cup. Throughout these first two seasons, I've talked to countless women about the power of the pause but if I'm honest, I haven't taken one for myself and it's time. I don't have an exact return date but when I do come back to the mic the timing will be divine, so I thank you all for listening, for sharing, and being a part of this community of Black women founders, creators, and innovators. 
 
This week on the She Did That. Podcast, I'm in conversation with Andrea Lewis. You may know her from her acting roles in Degassi: The Next Generation or Black Actress but today, I'm talking to the Ontario, Canada native about her latest role as the creator and executive producer of The Black Beauty Effect. The three-part, first-of-its kind docuseries examines the Black women who are serving as catalysts for social change within the beauty industry and premieres exclusively on Black Experience on Xfinity this week on November 25th.
 
P.S. It's not too late to join us for the She Did That. Holiday Bazaar in NYC on December 3rd. Get your tickets today at shedidthatholidaynyc.eventbrite.com!
 
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Brittany Golden is a Los Angeles-based wife, beauty influencer, and founder of IGL Nails. The brand represents the next generation of press-on nails while encouraging us to ‘Never Have Fugly Nails.’ I had an opportunity to experience IGL Nails on set this summer while we were both working on a TV project that you'll hear more about in the episode. I'm really proud of what Brittany is building with IGL Nails and can't wait to have her as a merchant at this year's She Did That. Holiday Bazaar here in New York City! If you're ready to shop over 40 Black women-owned brands and be intentional about your holiday spending, this is the place to be on December 3rd. Grab your tickets at shedidthatholidaynyc.eventbrite.com and get into this super inspiring conversation with one of this year's vendors!
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Today's guest on the She Did That. podcast is the always graceful, always lovely, and always intentional, Juanita Slappy. This Detroit native is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with a personal commitment to serving multicultural audiences. In 2021, she was promoted to Head of Multicultural Marketing for Cadillac leading efforts to drive measurable business results, develop impactful content, and secure strategic partnerships crafted for the iconic brand.
Juanita joined General Motors in 2017 as a lead in Diversity Brand Communications. Throughout her career, Juanita has contributed to national publicity and experiential efforts for ESSENCE Festival, Super Bowl, Detroit Grand Prix and has worked with talent such as Regina King, Big Sean, Winnie Mandela, Maffio, Melissa Butler, and more. 
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This week’s guest is none other than the one and only Felicia Walker of This That Beauty. You may know Felicia as the undisputed queen of skin care and beauty for women of color. Or you may be familiar with her work in the space through her now iconic platform, This That Beauty. Today on the show, we’re talking about her journey from beauty influencer to founder. Yes, founder! This month she celebrated the official launch of her new skin care brand, PHOEBE SKIN™.
 
The collection is inspired by her daughter, Phoebe, who balances her life in ways she could not have imagined. The name PHOEBE SKIN™ combines two of her great loves: her daughter, Phoebe, and her passion for skincare. 

 
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Melissa Butler, is a Detroit native who has skillfully and strategically launched two start-up beauty brands, The Lip Bar and Thread Beauty, into nationwide phenomenons. Melissa obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance from Florida A & M University before going on to work on Wall Street as a licensed stock broker. Her journey from stocks and bonds to beauty is one that she describes as natural, not because she loves makeup, but because she was frustrated with the industry and therefore created a solution.  She wanted to create a brand that would be inclusive, non-toxic and easy to use so that everyone could see themselves as beautiful. 
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Erin K. Robinson, better known as Brooklyn Dolly, is one of the most talented artists of our time and a creative powerhouse I've had the pleasure of knowing for many years. As an Emmy-nominated illustrator in the news and documentary category, her illustrations have been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, and O Magazine to name a few. A highly sought-after talent, Erin just announced her illustration work on the 2022 US Postal Kwanzaa stamp which is such an incredible honor. Coming to us from Washington, D.C. by way of Nairobi, Kenya, Erin is with us today to share her journey from corporate baddie to creative entrepreneur.
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