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

“For me, my flaws are what make me and I've learned through years to embrace that, and I like them now.”

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. 

Tune in as we discuss:

• How she navigated not feeling beautiful as a child
• Her Stanford days, including unique campus traditions 
• The hairstyle and role that transformed her life 
• What informs the unique visual aesthetic fans know and love
• Her latest project ‘One Of Them Days’ - a buddy comedy featuring SZA and Keke Palmer 
• How she manages boundaries and privacy in her personal life

Products Mentioned:

Hair: Sienna Naturals: Dream Curl Mousse, Dream Curl Cream, Shampoo, Untangled Conditioner 

Skin: Ole Henrickson Dewtopia

Fragrance: Chloe Atelier Des Fleurs Cedrus Eau De Parfum

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Eau de Parfum

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