Thatiana joins us to discuss the uniquely first-generation experience of planning your future with your parents in mind, the ever-evolving field of beauty, and ultimately following your passion.

Shontay Lundy is the creator and founder of Black Girl Sunscreen, a sunscreen brand for the face and body that caters to women of color and children. In this episode we discuss needs that Black Girl Sunscreen addresses in skin care, how non-users of sunscreen are the brand's biggest competitor, and receiving your flowers for all the hard work you put into a business. We end the conversation with how the iconic product collaboration with Disney's The Little Mermaid live-action film came to be.

Check out Black Girl Sunscreen here!

Rebecca Story is the Founder & CEO of Bloomi, a leading sexual wellness brand available in Target stores nationwide. Rebecca is also a nationally respected sexologist and intimate product developer with a Masters in Sexual Wellness from UC Berkeley. In this episode we discuss how Bloomi came to be, the clean standard they hold dear when it comes to their product offerings, and the importance of being mindful about the communities they serve when building a brand.

Check out Bloomi here!

Business

1. Trust - Trusting my team to take care of the business when I’m away.
2. Content Planning - Marketing through social media is essential these days, and this trip is an opportunity to gather interesting content. 
3. Networking plans - Before, during and after the event there are new business connections to make and industry friends to re-connect with.

Personal

1. Emotional & mental preparation - Traveling takes a toll on you. Mental and physical preparation help to minimize fatigue.
2. Childcare - If you’re a parent, there’s coordination you have to do to make sure your children are taken care of and their schedules are not disrupted.
3. Fun - don’t forget to have fun! Making time to explore a new place and create memories is a must.

To supplement today’s conversation, here are 3 resources I recommend to you:

• Listening: Luna Magic Playlist - Manifestation
• Reading: Article - Harvard Business Review: What’s the best way to build trust at work?
• Doing: Meditation - Calm App

In this episode we discuss healing our hair trauma and embracing curls, running a business with family, and a beautiful rebrand that centers the Dominican Republic. Listen in to learn about how Cory & Dahlia fight hair assimilation through their clean hair care brand!

Check out Ocoa here!

In this episode, we explore topics such as managing a successful brand with family, the importance of quality ingredients in hair care products and fulfilling a need in the beauty industry for the “young kings” of the world. Listen in to learn more about Cora’s commitment to being the best mother and business leader. 

Check out Young King Hair Care here!

This episode’s nuggets are focused on 5 mantras that I am leading into 2023 with.

• #1 People are investing in your vision and the team
• #2 Know what you know, and what you don't
• #3 Personal branding is everything
• #4 Learn when to say yes, and how to say no
• #5 Learn that it's a marathon, not a sprint 

To supplement today’s conversation, here are 3 resources I recommend to you:

• Sandra Velasquez, Nopalera Podcast
• Jen Sincero You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life 
• Get back in the gym!

Check out Nopalera products here: https://nopalera.co

Link to the Nopalera podcast here: https://the-nopalera-podcast.captivate.fm

Support Rizos Curls here: https://rizoscurls.com/

Check out LUNA MAGIC here: https://lunamagic.com/

My name is Mabel Frías, I am the co-founder & CEO of LUNA MAGIC, and your favorite podcast host. As a mother, sister, friend, boss and entrepreneur, I am so excited to share authentic insights on how we got started, all the buzz we have generated like Shark Tank, to launching the brand into 3 major retailers, all under 3 years. WHEW!

We felt it was right to launch our first episode during Hispanic Heritage month, a time of celebration for our culture and the influence we have in the world. Stay tuned for the next episode; my first guest will be non-other than my sister, Shaira Frías, where we will be digging in into how we put our heads together to make our dreams come true, and how we navigate family bonds to grow our business. 

Gracias, and thank you for listening in...we're so excited to be sharing our journey, the stories of others, in hopes that we can inspire you to create more beauty and purpose in your life.