RareMaven: The Podcast

RareMaven Media and Productions, LLC.

RareMaven: The Podcast is a series that explores the journey in entrepreneurship for Black Women Creatives & how they stay motivated & inspired to own their vision while creating new possibilities.

  1. 06/17/2025

    Season 4, Episode 3 - Francisca Francois, Aeva Beauty

    Episode Overview: On this episode of RareMaven: The Podcast, we’re spotlighting a true creativepreneur—Francisca Francois, founder and CEO of Aeva Beauty. A Haitian-born professional cosmetologist with over a decade in the beauty industry, Francisca turned her passion and frustration into purpose when she launched Aeva Beauty in 2017. What started as a mission to fill the gap in beauty products for deep melanin skin tones has grown into a brand that champions inclusivity, artistry, and empowerment for Black women across all hues. From working behind beauty counters to creating products specifically for underrepresented women, Francisca is the definition of a visionary who saw a need and built a solution. In this episode, we talk all things: Summer glow-ups & beauty for deeper skin tones Discipline as a creative tool Starting small and scaling smart Sustaining your brand for the long haul Francisca shares practical gems for Black women creativepreneurs looking to turn passion into profit—without compromising wellness, vision, or authenticity. TIPS WE LEARN:  Wellness: Build a routine that centers you  Artistry: Practice makes mastery  Business: Ask yourself—what’s the bigger goal?  Her Rise & Thrive Anthem: Float by Janelle Monáe  Follow Her: @aevabeauty (IG & Twitter)  Listen In: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube Follow us @RareMavenMedia on IG and explore more inspiring stories at www.raremaven.media. This one’s for the creativepreneurs building brands, breaking molds, and showing up beautifully.

    40 min

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RareMaven: The Podcast is a series that explores the journey in entrepreneurship for Black Women Creatives & how they stay motivated & inspired to own their vision while creating new possibilities.