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Before she became Lady London, Zaire Stewart was a fly toddler exploring New York City’s unique beauty culture. At just three years old, she was being carted to Dominican hair salons, getting her hair washed and pressed by the same women she still visits today. Her mother kept her dapper in DKNY and Moschino as they traveled between the Bronx and New Jersey. Greatly influenced by the beauty and brilliance of the women in her family, an aunt with an interest in global politics and anti-apartheid messaging recommended her name; it’s no wonder Lady London is such a cultural force. In 2018, Lady London developed an interest in music, built on a foundational love of literature from childhood to college. Lady London joined Naked Beauty to talk about how she discovered she had presence and how she wielded it into a nearly decade-long career and fanbase of more than a million people.

During our conversation, we talked about how she learned to maintain her composure as a public figure and how her confidence can’t be shaken by industry execs or online trolls. Lady London shares that her confidence was well earned, as it took her some time to accept that she could be beautiful and smart without downplaying one or the other. We get some tips on how to model that self-assurance during the Show & Tell portion of the show, when Lady London demonstrates how not to be baited. Of course, we learn all about her beauty rituals, tips, and favorite perfumes. We got other advice from Lady London, including how she mentors women coming into the industry behind her, and what she’s learned from the hip-hop legend pouring into her. Lady London is a creative force, poet, rapper, executive producer, mentor, and hobby enthusiast. As we learn in this interview, with Lady London, there is always more than meets the eye.

Tune in as we discuss:
(0:00) Welcome Lady London
(2:20) Growing Up Nerdy In The Bronx and New Jersey
(3:25) Her Early Style Icons
(4:20) New York Beauty Culture
(6:45) Growing Into Beauty
(8:55) Discovering That She Had Presence
(12:35) Show & Tell: Tips For Not Being Baited
(20:10) Her Beauty Routine
(21:15) Getting Protein As A Pescatarian
(24:30) Makeup Routine
(26:20) Hair Care & Health
(31:15) Rejecting Male Perspectives On Beauty
(34:45) Female Rap Friendships
(36:25) Her Approach To Mentorship
(38:20) Committing To Perseverance
(42:30) Self-Care Practices
(44:45) What's On The Horizon
(45:20) When Lady London Feels The Most Beautiful

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Products Mentioned:
Bio-Oil
Bond No. 9 New York Fragrance Tasting Collection
Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity
Mind Games Perfumer Extraordinaire Discovery Set
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In the second half of my conversation with Kevin "KevOnStage" and Melissa Fredericks, we talk about all the ways they take care of themselves and one another. We cover therapy and how a combination of individual and couples therapy has helped them thrive in this season of their marriage. Before the pair were beloved by millions, they were a young couple searching for good marriage advice. They took what they learned and shared it with other couples during local gatherings at a BBQ joint, hoping they would all stay together. Their approach to learning and teaching out loud has only grown as they share this information on their own podcasts, a New York Times best-selling book, and here on Naked Beauty.
During our conversation, we discuss how the pair manages to be open with their audiences while also setting firm boundaries. Kev and Melissa also open up about how they push one another to be their best selves, and explain why they’ll never be the other’s “yes man.” While talking about grieving his brother, Kev revealed that it was Melissa who pushed him to work through his grief onstage and using comedy. Melissa was sure that he could challenge his art and build something beautiful, and given the positive reception to his shows, she was absolutely right.

Tune in as we discuss:
(0:00) Welcome Kev and Melissa
(1:05) Kev’s Skincare Routine
(3:45) Melissa’s Skincare Routine
(5:15) Melissa’s Monthly Facial Routine
(6:25) Why It’s Important To Discuss Their Relationship Publicly
(8:05) Setting Boundaries With The Public
(10:00) What Role Therapy Has Played In Their Lives
(12:00) On Choosing A Marriage Therapist
(17:30) Managing Grief Through Comedy
(20:05) How Melissa’s Support Influences Kev’s Comedy
(24:55) How They Practice Self-Care
(27:30) Melissa Rediscovering Literature
(29:50) When Does The Couple Feel Most Beautiful

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La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C10 Serum
Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum
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Kevin "KevOnStage" and Melissa Fredericks are the hardest-working couple in independent media. The pair has turned their natural humor and 20+ years of partnership and parenting into a creative empire. Military brats who spent their childhoods traveling the globe, the pair met in high school and quickly became friends. Both athletic and churchy, with a special love for FUBU, Kev and Melissa began dating and never looked back. Kev and Melissa joined Naked Beauty to talk about their early connection and how it has grown into the partnership loved by their audience of millions. During our conversation, we talked about what moving around so much taught them about adaptability and how it prepared them for the flexible creative careers they have now. We dived deep into 90s style, and what they remember most about their high school selves.

No conversation with the Fredericks would be complete without hearing them discuss their process for chasing their ambitions across the country. Trading in a stable life and career for an uncertain future is no easy task, but the pair reminds us that there is no reward without risk. Kev and Melissa walk us through the details of their journey to Los Angeles and how they decided together when and how to make the cross-country move. Clearly that choice was the correct one as they’ve built television shows, a media app, joint and separate podcasts, and creative content that is always flowing. We cover the most surprising accomplishments and how they celebrate every single win, despite their busy schedules. We even played a fun game of “guess that beauty product,” and learned that Kevin definitely pays attention to Melissa’s makeup routine. Kev and Melissa are incredibly funny and talented individuals, but together, they are powerful.

Tune in as we discuss:
(0:00) Welcome Kev and Melissa
(2:10) Growing Up Military Brats
(2:45) What Moving Around Taught Them About Adaptability
(4:40) Did They Feel Beautiful Growing Up
(6:40) Beauty Diversity In The 90s
(7:20) High School Sweetheart Style
(9:15) Melissa's Nostalgic Hairstyles
(10:20) Individual Style Metamorphosis
(12:50) What Attracted Them To One Another
(15:55) Making The Decision To Chase Their Dreams In L.A.
(20:10) The Accomplishments That Most Surprised Kevin
(22:35) Melissa's Accidental Influencer Path
(26:04) Celebrating Every Single Win
(28:45) The Benefits Of Not Being Recognized In L.A.
(32:30) Why Red Carpet Posing Is A Skill
(36:55) Show & Tell: Beauty Product Guessing Game

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Shan Boodram is a certified sex educator, board-certified sexologist, and the leading figure in a new kind of sexual education. Wielding an MS in Psychology and a longstanding curiosity, Shan helps people move towards greater intimacy between their partners and themselves. Born and raised in a predominantly white neighborhood in Canada, Shan’s initially poor experiences with sex led her to educate herself on how to prevent these kinds of experiences from occurring again. She built on this curiosity and self-education with professional training and a growing desire to build a new kind of sex ed. Shan joined Naked Beauty with her usual candor, granting us access to her personal experiences with desire, intimacy, sex, and pleasure. During our conversation, Shan made it clear that her goal isn’t just to get people talking about sex, but to take back their power from dominant narratives about sexual development and education to empower ourselves.

Shan walks us through how her loving relationship with her husband exposed her to unconditional love she didn’t realize she was missing. She offers couples tips on how to have a fruitful sex life while managing the responsibilities of long-term partnership, parenting, and the daily drudgery of life. We covered the more unpleasant side of relationships, like how couples can move away from resentment and towards repair. Shan also provided us with specific examples that we can employ immediately to have better sex with ourselves and our partners. Shan even offered a live demonstration of her favorite sex positions and toys that are sure to please.

(0:00) Welcome Shan
(3:55) Navigating Beauty In Predominantly White Spaces
(6:55) Novels That Shaped Her Early Understanding Of Intimacy And Sex
(12:40) Masturbation & Self-Pleasure
(18:25) Her Favorite Sex Toys
(23:50) Tapping Back Into Self-Intimacy
(33:20) Shan's Pre-Intimacy Ritual
(40:00) Incompatible Sex Drives In Relationships
(41:25) Managing Her Shifting Sex Drive During Pregnancy
(42:50) Conversations Couples Should Have About Sex
(45:25) Moving From Resentment To Repair
(48:20) Lightning Round: Easy Sexual Upgrades
(54:25) Show & Tell: Sexual Positions Demonstration
(01:05:57) When Shan Feels The Most Beautiful

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Dr. Poucher All Over Balm
FENTY Beauty Hydra Vizor Sunscreen

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Kayla Nicole began training in gymnastics at only 5 years old. What started as fun and playful sessions quickly developed into a disciplined regimen of focus. She learned all about the type of commitment it takes to become a competitive athlete by focusing on diet, exercise, and training. She used that early dedication to carry herself through Pepperdine University's prestigious broadcast journalism degree program and into a massive media career that spans genres. Her early media icons were leading ladies in everyone’s favorite romcoms, including the Toni Braxton, with whom she had a chance to perform. These moments aren’t serendipitous; they are the culmination of Kayla’s incredible use of social media to show people her personality and well of talent.
Kayla always knew that she belonged in front of the camera, helping people tell their stories. She got practice in both, working in retail and modeling in L.A. During our conversation, we talked all about her incredible discipline and how it informs everything from her daily workouts to her pursuit of media success. We also chat about what it was like growing up in a family of women, headed by a glamorous matriarch who believes in self-care. We discuss the alluring red carpet events and how support from a therapist helped her surmount a season of depression. Our conversation is candid and funny, and it mirrors the Kayla Nicole her audience has grown to love.

Tune in as we discuss:
(0:00) Welcome Kayla
(7:40) Kayla’s Gym Routine
(11:35) Early Beauty Icons
(12:55) Cosmetic Enhancements
(16:20) Skincare Routine
(23:50) Haircare In The Gym
(25:45) On Battling Clinical Depression
(31:25) Meeting & Performing With Toni Braxton
(38:20) Pre-Red Carpet Beauty & Style Prep
(40:30) Makeup Routine
(50:10) Making Friends As An Adult
(52:10) When Kayla Feels The Most Beautiful

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Products Mentioned:
Skincare:
ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Kate Sommerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment Scrub
Rhode Glazing Milk
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow Face Oil
Summer Fridays Jet Leg Mask Moisturizer

Makeup:
Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Eyebrow Pencil
Born This Way Ethereal Light Smoothing Concealer
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Maybelline Master Precise All Day Liquid Eyeliner Makeup
Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Water Powder Serum
DIOR Forever No-Transfer 24H Wear Matte Foundation
Makeup Forever Limitless Brown Lip Liner
FENTY Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat Volumizing Lip Gloss
Jackie Aina Forvr Mood “She Was Here” Eau de Parfum

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