57 episodes

The Beauty Vanguard is a podcast exploring beauty as community, identity and a cultural celebration. Hosted by Nyakio Grieco, founder of nyakio Beauty and co-founder of inclusive beauty e-commerce platform Thirteen Lune and journalist and author, Melissa Magsaysay, each episode delves beyond skin deep prioritizing culture and ethnicity as much as catching up over every must-have product. Through upbeat and honest conversations, with a line up of dynamic guests, The Beauty Vanguard looks at beauty through the lens of diversity and inclusivity.

The Beauty Vanguard The Beauty Vanguard

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 56 Ratings

The Beauty Vanguard is a podcast exploring beauty as community, identity and a cultural celebration. Hosted by Nyakio Grieco, founder of nyakio Beauty and co-founder of inclusive beauty e-commerce platform Thirteen Lune and journalist and author, Melissa Magsaysay, each episode delves beyond skin deep prioritizing culture and ethnicity as much as catching up over every must-have product. Through upbeat and honest conversations, with a line up of dynamic guests, The Beauty Vanguard looks at beauty through the lens of diversity and inclusivity.

    Lala Anthony, From Sneakerhead to Met Gala Glam

    Lala Anthony, From Sneakerhead to Met Gala Glam

    One of our favorite beauty and media inspirations stops by to talk about her tomboy roots to hosting the Met Gala red carpet and being mom to a rising all star. Hear about her Kelly Rowlands approved skincare routine and launching her incredibly effective haircare brand, Inala.



    Produced by Dear Media

    • 31 min
    Julie Bowen on Creating A Line of Products for Pre-Teen Boys

    Julie Bowen on Creating A Line of Products for Pre-Teen Boys

    Actress and entrepreneur Julie Bowen and her co-founder Jill Biren discuss JB Skrub, their personal care line geared toward pre-teen and teenage boys. From efficacious ingredients to education (cleaning "pits, nuts and butts" in that order), the brand addresses an underserved area of the market.

    Produced by Dear Media

    • 38 min
    Sara Happ on Pioneering the Lip Care Category

    Sara Happ on Pioneering the Lip Care Category

    Sara Happ on Pioneering the Lip Care Category/What started with one lip scrub 14 years ago, has blossomed into a brand that has led the lip care category into what it is now. Founder Sara Happ discusses her beauty journey and how she stays so grateful, optimistic and encouraging as an entrepreneur.

    Produced by Dear Media

    • 38 min
    The Transformative Power of Makeup with Jeanine Loebell

    The Transformative Power of Makeup with Jeanine Loebell

    Excuse us while we fan out at one of our favorite beauty and all-around bad ass heroes. She's the creator of Stila, Neen founder and someone who approaches everything she touches with honesty and authenticity. Jeanine Loebell joins us to talk about how her young adulthood in London, endless curiosity and mindfulness of the planet has led her to create her latest makeup line, Neen.

    Produced by Dear Media

    • 34 min
    Thank You For Being A Friend

    Thank You For Being A Friend

    We sat down with psychologist and author, Erin Falconer to talk about navigating entrepreneurship, starting new projects and how to break up with friends in beauty and beyond



    Produced by Dear Media

    • 45 min
    Malika Haqq on Growth, Motherhood and Growing up in Front of the Camera

    Malika Haqq on Growth, Motherhood and Growing up in Front of the Camera

    Friend of the Pod, Malika Haqq shares her beauty journey, self-care essentials and finding a stronger sense of how to effectively prioritize in her many roles as mother, entrepreneur and actress.

    Produced by Dear Media

    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
56 Ratings

56 Ratings

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Amazing Enterpreneurs

Great podcast, awesome informative content by the hosts Melissa and Nyakio. Guests are very knowledgeable and confident about the beauty tips and information they share. Looking forward to hearing the next beauty tips from these amazing ambassadors of beauty and culture.

leneSJ ,

Inspiring and informative!!

Love listening to new episodes of inspiring and creative amazing women in the beauty world!

KC Costa Mesa ,

Sound Quality

I found this podcast when one of the hosts was a guest on Glossangeles, I love your content, however the sound quality is so poor, one voice so loud, the other too quiet, not sure if it is possible to address this issue? I want to hear everyone, great guests and discussion!

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