Naked Beauty

Brooke DeVard
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Unfiltered talk about beauty trends, selfcare journeys, skincare, wellness tips and the products we love, hosted by Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, with the women I admire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 50M AGO

    How To Get The Best Hair Of Your Life With Coree Moreno

    Coree Moreno is a renowned hair artist who regularly works on editorial and red-carpet events, including the MET Gala. Some of his impressive celebrity roster includes Zendaya, Queen Latifah, Natasha Lyonne, Lil Nas X, and more. But how did someone who began doing hair at 13 in PG County come to sculpt hair for Hollywood’s A-List? Coree grew up as a creative and inquisitive child who had a front-row seat to his mom’s hair rituals. Before graduating from high school, he was preparing to enroll in cosmetology school. Besides experimenting with colors and cuts on himself, he served prominent women from his community. Working with elite Black professionals in PG County provided Coree a foundation for working with chic women with very high standards, which he would build on in Hollywood. Coree’s expansion to L.A. was the result of a bold DM to the iconic Vernon François, stating his interest and availability to assist when the opportunity arises. The opportunity arose two weeks after he sent the DM, and he was assisting Vernon with Serena Williams’ hair on a W Magazine set. ​When Coree describes how supportive his family was about his decision to pursue hair full-time and when he came out, it’s clear why he’s so confidently chased his dreams around the globe. During our chat, Coree talks about developing his artistic point of view over the past 18 years. We also discussed current hairstyle culture, and what he thinks about new hair rules and the changing relationships between clients and stylists. I couldn’t miss an opportunity to get Coree’s professional opinion on Black Girl Haircare 101, like the best edge styling products, the steps to a great silk press, fixing breakage, and his protective style hot takes. We got personal and explored how yoga changed his life, his favorite escapist video games, and why working with Lil Nas X was one of his most iconic creative assignments. Unbelievably, this is Coree’s first podcast interview, but with his breadth of knowledge and desire to pour into the next generation of stylists, we know it is the first of many. Tune in as we discuss: (5:00) His Mom’s 90s Beauty Practices (5:20) Why Hairstylists Are Losing Recipes (10:45) How A Cold DM to Vernon François Led Him To Assisiting In LA (13:40) What He’s Learned Working With Talent On Set (17:15) What Working With Queen Latifah Is Like (23:29) Products & Tools To Lay Edges By Texture (25:45) How To Fortify Your Silk Press (29:33) Achieving A Press With One Pass (30:55) Tips For Fixing Breakage (34:16) How To Blend Stubborn Leave Out (35:30) Best Protective Style For Growth (37:45) Most Damaging Protective Style (39:00) How To Protect Your Scalp In Braids (40:05) A Hair Steam Trick When Wearing Synthetic Hair (47:35) Why Yoga Has Been So Transformative Personally & Professionally (58:31) When Coree Feels The Most Beautiful Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple  Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet  Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :)  Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topic Shop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelf Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard Follow Coree @coree.moreno Products Mentioned: Bask & Lather Edge Control Wooden Denman Brush H2 Pro Diamond Plate amika Soulfood Cecred Scalp Line Miriam Quevedo Sublime Gold Luminous Conditioner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  2. JAN 26

    Health As A Means of Living With Ease 

    *Encore episode* So often, what we define as “wellness” in today’s world can end up feeling like an expensive and unnecessary set of demands that leave us drained rather than fulfilled. Fortunately, health coach Daphne Javitch is here for real talk on how to feel more (as she puts it) “resourced”. After a long and painful journey with endometriosis, Daphne was inspired to better understand her body and how to thrive in hectic conditions that are far from ideal. Tune in to hear how she navigated and continues to navigate this journey, as well as her thoughts on:  - Self-care as a discipline and leadership skill - The importance of physical and emotional elimination - Health as a means of living with ease - Addressing pain vs. masking it - The belief that mood follows action Products/ Resources Mentioned:  Skincare: Marie Veronique (barrier restore serum,  barrier lipid complex), Furtuna Skin (Nightly Renewal Cream, Replenishing Balm)  Supplements: Mary Ruth’s (Morning MultiVitamin, Nighttime Multi Mineral), Seed Probiotics, Wooden Spoon Magic Magnesium Spirulina Powder, Epsom Salt for Baths)   Resources: Daphne Javitch’s Doing Well. Naked Beauty Listeners get a 1-week free trial with this link.  Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet  Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topic Shop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelf Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard Follow Daphne: @doingwell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m

  3. JAN 19

    Nia Reneé Hill on How To Rediscover Yourself

    Nia Reneé Hill is an accomplished actress, entertainment executive, producer, and master of reinvention. Like many of us, her earliest attempts at reinvention happened after she started a new school in LA. She was immediately introduced to a new set of beauty and style expectations that were different from what was allowed at her prim and mandatory-uniform Catholic School. Growing up traveling between parents and cities, Los Angeles and Atlanta, provided her with the foundation to assess and adapt to new surroundings quickly. While her mother was stricter in how she allowed Nia to self-express, her father, a well-known comedy agent, was more lenient. Her early exposure to the entertainment business, coupled with music video inspiration on BET, Nia quickly carved out her own path personally and professionally. During our conversation, Nia shared that while she studied acting in college, her father dissuaded her from pursuing a career in acting. The Harlem Renaissance inspired her to move to New York during the early 2000s. After interning at the famous Apollo Theater, she embarked on a career as an executive and landed roles at Comedy Central, The Chappelle Show, and even MTV. Despite a successful career and blossoming relationship with her now-husband, Bill Burr, she was unfulfilled. She transitioned to a full-time stay-at-home mother, but still felt called towards creative work. Nia decided to invest fully in herself and her interests, only to find that she was the career of her dreams. Her current role, as a purveyor of the best in Black fine dining, is created in her image; truly original, funny, and endlessly entertaining.  Tune in as we discuss: (5:40) Why Nia Isn't Pursuing A Professional Comedy Career (6:30) Why She Didn’t Feel Beautiful Growing Up (8:45) Growing Up Between Atlanta & LA (9:08) Her Nepo Baby Experience (10:30) How Summer School In LA Helped Reshape Her Identity  (11:15) Finding Style Inspo On BET (11:45) Her Experience In Y2K Harlem  (12:10) How The Harlem Renaissance Inspired Her Move (12:40) A Mild Diddy Run-In (13:05) What Early 2000s Braid Shops Were Like (14:10) Defining Her Second Wind Career (15:00) From Acting & To Media Exec (16:16) Recovering From Corporate Unhappiness (17:50) Why She Felt Unfulfilled As A SAHM (19:08) The True Cost Of Investing In Herself (21:00) Why Vanity Inspired Her Public Rebrand (25:08) Building Her Team With Personal Connections (26:28) The Day-To-Day Stylist Rundown (31:45) How People Responded To Her Evolution (38:52) Invest In Yourself, Even If It’s Small (39:59) Beginning Her Fine Dining Journey (44:40) Why She Chooses To Highlight Black Chefs (47:55) LA Food Lightning Round (54:41) Nia's Advice For People Who Feel Stuck Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple  Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet  Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :)  Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topic Shop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelf Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard Follow Nia @niasalterego Products Mentioned: Ami Cole Lip Oil Makeup Forever Hydra Glow MAC Chestnut Lip Pencil EADEM Le Chouchou Exfoliating + Softening Peptide Lip Balm Forlle'd Hyalogy P-effect Refining Lotion Aquaphor Healing Ointment Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Lotion Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant Purple Rain Prada Beauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min

  4. JAN 12

    Sir John & Brooke on Practicing Radical Self-Care In Work & Life

    Sir John, Naked Beauty’s favorite cousin, is back for another insightful episode. Sir John has been part of the Naked Beauty family since his first visit as a guest and later as a recurring co-host. Each time he visits the pod, we leave the conversation with master tips for makeup application and building an aligned creative career. Since his last visit, Sir John has continued to expand his career globally and now works as Medicube’s Global Creative Director. We learn exactly what it means to be a creative director and how his time in Seoul has helped him better understand what it means to consider your heritage in your everyday life. We also cover what's inspiring us right now, and how to determine good art from great art, in beauty, film, music, and more. As always, Sir John drops gems about how he has become an icon in the beauty industry without compromising his personal or professional boundaries.  Our chat begins with Sir John, explaining why he doesn’t create New Year's resolutions and instead prioritizes radical self-care and discipline each day. We talk at length about caring for ourselves mentally and physically, especially overcoming emotional setbacks, and what it’s like having to be “on” professionally. Having such a public-facing career means that he has learned why being authentically yourself at work isn’t necessary, and how to be honest about working through grief on the clock. The greater part of the episode considers the parallels between corporate and creative careers and includes great advice for burgeoning creatives. For example, we provide actionable tips for how to stand out at work and how breathwork can soothe pre-Zoom anxiety. And, Sir John’s most important lesson? Never lose the thug in yourself. Tune in as we discuss: (1:26) Why Sir John Doesn’t Make New Year's Resolutions (1:48) Radical Self-Care Includes Discipline (4:15) How Brooke Has Put Other Creatives On (5:00) You Shouldn’t Be Your Full Self In Corporate Spaces (6:40) The Difference Between Code Switching And Translating (7:05) What It’s Like Working With Global Companies (7:30) How South Korea Celebrates Its Heritage In Everyday Practices (8:07) Being Medicube’s Global Creative Director  (9:15) Drawing Inspiration: The Chanel Subway Fashion Show And Sinners (15:01) Overcoming Mental Setbacks (18:10) The True Cost Of “Pulling A Look” For Events (23:10) Why Zoom Meetings Are Anxiety-Inducing (25:15) Career Advice: Be More Enthusiastic (27:00) Understanding The Gen-Z Stare   (31:48) Reducing Stress Is A Key To Good Health (34:48) Sir John & Brooke Play Boundaries Bingo (36:35) Unlearning Saying Yes When You Really Mean No (41:26) Why Sir John Doesn’t Work Weekends (46:28) Grieving AJ Crismson, His Friend & Beauty Pioneer, Before A Major Shoot (49:54) Why You Should Call Out Disrespect Immediately (50:50) Why He Won’t Work With Nicki Minaj (54:01) Don’t Lose The Thug In You (59:45) Sir John’s Holistic Beauty Cabinet  Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple  Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet  Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :)  Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topic Shop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelf Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard Follow Sir John @sirjohn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  5. JAN 5

    The Eye Has to Travel: Lessons From My Creative Ancestors

    Happy New Year, Beauties! I wanted to start 2026 by shifting focus from productivity to seeking inspiration from creative figures. Instead of advocating for work ethic and goals, I introduce you all to my 'creative board of directors' to offer perspective. Diana Vreeland, Andre Leon Talley, Zora Neale Hurston, Walt Whitemand, and Thich Nhat Hanh are the 'creative ancestors' who help guide the way I live and work. In this episode, we explore the wisdom I've gleaned from these people, from keeping one's imagination fresh like Diana Vreeland wrote about, to the importance of not shrinking oneself, as taught by Andre Leon Talley. I reflect on Andy Warhol's views on combining commerce with creativity, and highlight the spiritual resilience of writers Zora Neale Hurston and transcendentalist Walt Whitman. To conclude, I drew on the wisdom from the mindfulness teachings of Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh regarding the importance of being present. Tune in for a reminder to embrace the present moment, stay curious, and relish the current season of their lives. Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple  Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet  Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :)  Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topic Shop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelf Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    Brooke Devard on Career, Community, and Cultivating Creativity

    In this special year-end episode of the Naked Beauty Podcast, I’m the guest! My producer, Mbiye Kasonga, interviewed me, and we reflected on the challenges and triumphs of 2025, including my return from maternity leave, the impact of the LA fires, and the balance between my corporate and creative responsibilities. We also touched on the major beauty trends of 2025, the wonderful range of guests we’ve had, and my thoughts on the evolving podcasting landscape. Mbiye asked some great questions, and I really dug deep in this episode to share my insights on the joys of community, creativity, and the pressures of constant innovation. The episode ends with our personal reflections on beauty and exciting predictions for 2026. Tune in as we discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Year-End Tradition (01:21) Reflecting on 2025: Fires, Maternity Leave, and Podcasting (04:37 Balancing Work, Creativity, and Personal Life (12:58) The Evolution of Podcasting and Industry Insights (27:00) London Trip and Memorable Experiences (32:04) Meeting Sabrina Elba: A Class Act (32:51) Impact of Naked Beauty Podcast (34:22) Balancing Work and Motherhood (37:55) Influence of Patriarchy on Beauty Standards (42:40) Personal Beauty Trends and Discoveries (47:56) Reflections on Beauty and Future Trends (01:01:03) Concluding Thoughts and 2026 Beauty Trend Predictions  Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple  Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet  Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :)  Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topic Shop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelf Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard Follow Mbiye @mbiye_k  Products Mentioned: The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Shark Beauty Cryo Mask Neat Crowns Wigs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m

  7. 12/22/2025

    Candice Brathwaite on Self-Discipline As Personal Power

    Candice Brathwaite has become an internationally recognized author, speaker, and big sister for women on both sides of the pond. She would say, her candor, public displays of self-discipline, and incredible sense of style are the result of years-long trial and error. Fans of hers would just say they’re grateful to have access to her charisma. Born in London, Candice grew up in what she calls a “naked house,” surrounded by beautiful women who modeled confidence and the joy of living through style and fashion. Outside of her home, she chafed against early experiences with colorism and racism as the only Black girl in her extracurricular activities. She continued to experiment with her style and personal choices until early adulthood. Candice’s early 20s were like many of ours, spent chasing the wrong men, watering the wrong friendships, and wearing outfits we wouldn’t dare repeat. She accepts that time in her life, and believes that all Black girls deserve the space to be messy and make mistakes.  As she moved into her 30s, Candice evolved in her relationships and motherhood. During our conversation, she talks about finding love, the joy of marrying “the nice guy,” and what her failed relationships taught her about herself. Candice details the joy of parenting children with unique styles and how good it feels to honor their self-expression. She dishes on the obstacles she has overcome while building her career, like going from pet to threat when she expressed a greater interest in understanding the business behind her brand. More than that, we discuss what handling these challenges in the public eye is like as a dark-skinned Black woman. She opens up about what it’s like having her husband manage her, and how they set boundaries between their personal and professional relationships. Of course, we talk about her incredible fitness journey and how her self-discipline is part of her commitment to building the life she has been dreaming of since she was eight years old. Candice is already thinking about the next phases of her life and her future careers as a funeral home director, pilates instructor, or world-renowned orator. Her dream for her life is ever-expanding, and we are so excited to follow along. Tune in as we discuss: (1:36) Why She Didn’t Feel Beautiful Growing Up (2:40) How Colorism Impacted Her Confidence (2:58) She Started Feeling Beautiful In Her 20s & Beautiful In Her 30s (3:35) Mothering Children With Unique Personal Styles (5:50) What Living In A Naked House Is Like (11:08) How She Defined Success As A Child (13:00) Her Advice To 20-Year-Olds (14:55) Valuing Male Attention & Trauma Bonding In Friendships In Her 20s (16:15) Black Girls Deserve The Space To Be Messy & Make Mistakes (21:50) Why You Should Marry The Nice Guy (27:02) Managing The Transition From Pet To Threat (30:30) What Working With Her Husband Is Like (33:07) How She Defines Her Personal Brand Now (35:55) Her Mom’s Influential Fashion & Style Choices (37:37) How Self-Discipline In Fitness Transformed Other Areas Of Her Life (42:44) What Inspired Her To Take Her Fitness Journey Seriously (45:40) Candice’s Favorite Skincare Products  Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple  Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet  Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topic Shop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelf Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard Follow Candice @candicebrathwaite Products Mentioned: Lush Sticky Dates BodywashLush Rose Jam BodywashL'Occitane Shower OilKiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot SolutionCharlotte Tilbury Magic CreamLa Roche-Posay Anthelios Daily SunscreenHaruharu Wonder Daily SunscreenDieux Forever Reusable Eye PatchesLancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear FoundationDior Backstage Face & Body FoundationMAC Lip Pencil in NightmothPrada Monochrome Lipstick MAC LipglassBenefit Eyebrow PencilMaybelline Super Lock Brow GelCharlotte Tilbury MascaraMerit Great Skin Moisturizer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    Jameela Jamil on Rejecting Beauty & Embracing Controversy

    Content Warning: This conversation contains themes of disordered eating and child abuse Jameela Jamil is among the most beautiful public figures who hold some of the strongest anti-beauty sentiments. She was scouted for television while walking down the street and later hired to host a series on Channel 4. As she shares in the episode, this role reinforced many of the harmful patriarchal standards about women’s beauty and bodies that she learned as a child. Jameela shares that she didn’t feel beautiful growing up, and despite her early beauty icons being voluptuous women of color, she held herself to an unnatural standard of thinness and battled anorexia to achieve it. Her ascent into the public eye only exacerbated her struggles with her weight. By her late twenties, she began to question why she was being held to such rigid expectations by fashion media execs who couldn’t meet them; ultimately, she decided to fight back. Since then, Jameela has made a name for herself as an actress, public figure, and outspoken advocate for women’s rights. During our conversation, we discussed personal growth and why women must meet their own high standards, whether men like it or not, including her partner. Jameela doesn’t hold back when it comes to ageism in fashion and politics, and the detrimental impact of AI on our ability to distinguish reality from virtual reality. We talk about her time on The Good Place and how Ted Danson helped make her debut performance so strong. Jameela lays out why she believes public figures have a role in advocating for transparency in costs and recovery of major cosmetic procedures. She also makes it clear that she is comfortable learning and growing publicly, so long as she leads with care and facts.    Tune in as we discuss: (1:58) Her Not Feeling Beautiful Growing Up (3:17) Her Beauty Icons (Including Whoopi Goldberg & Sophia Loren) (4:35) How Whiteness Informs Body Standards In The Global South (5:50) She Was Introduced To Body Shame At School & Forced Into Dieting (10:03) How Being On Television Reinforced Anorexia ( 11:25) Women Who Internalize & Uphold Patriarchy (12:15) The Irony That Unattractive People Set Beauty Standards In Fashion (13:15) Designers Prove Their Talent By Designing for Diverse Bodies  (16:25) Obsession With Childlike Bodies In Fashion & Politics (19:20) Why Men Are Terrified By Powerful Women (21:08) On Living With Her Partner & Their Friends (21:35) She & Her Partner Have Strong Individual Identities (24:00) Men Are Naturally More Submissive Than Women (28:25) Uniform Cosmetic Dentistry in LA Was Shocking (29:48) The Dangers of AI Diminishing Our Ability to Distinguish Real From Fake  (31:25) On Pretty Privilege While Being An Advocate for Safe Beauty (36:00) A Detailed Run-Down of The Dangers Of Plastic Surgery (42:45) The Good Place & How Ted Danson Helped Her Performance  (43:24) Why She Created The IWeigh Platform (45:00) Shuttering IWeigh Because People Were No Longer Receptive (50:32) What Roles Public Figures Have In Activism   (53:05) On Growing Publicly & Without Shame (57:45) How She Maintains Her Well-Being Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple  Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet  Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :)  Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topic Shop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelf Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard Follow Jameela @jameelajamil Products Mentioned: K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair MaskStila Stay All Day Liquid LipstickCharlotte Tillbury Long-Lasting Eyeliner PencilCharlotte Tillbury Magic Serum Crystal Elixer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Unfiltered talk about beauty trends, selfcare journeys, skincare, wellness tips and the products we love, hosted by Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, with the women I admire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Brooke DeVard
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    391
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brooke DeVard
  • Show Website
    Naked Beauty

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