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The Hue Report is all about celebrating Black beauty, 24/7, 365. Hosted by beauty journalist Olivia Hancock, the show is your space for real, unfiltered conversations with Black beauty entrepreneurs, editors, and executives. Each episode dives into their unique beauty journeys, industry experiences, and, of course, the brands and products they’re loving. Think of The Hue Report as your go-to beauty catch-up with the coolest voices in the game. Stay connected with our community on thehuereport.com and on social @thehuereport.
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Tomi Talabi Is Building a Better Beauty Ecosystem With The Black Beauty Club
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Hey, beautiful people! This week, I’m joined by Tomi Talabi—the founder of The Black Beauty Club—for a powerful conversation about Black beauty, culture, storytelling, and representation.
Tomi shares how her path through beauty communications, brand strategy, and tech led her to build The Black Beauty Club, a culture-first platform that reframes how Black beauty is seen, supported, and sold. She reflects on growing up in Lagos, the early experiences that shaped her view of beauty, and how working at brands like Bobbi Brown and Pinterest deepened her commitment to inclusive storytelling.
She also opens up about the inspiration behind The Black Beauty Club’s community-driven events, including The Black Beauty Vanguard and The Black Beauty Block Party.
This episode explores:
- Tomi's journey from corporate communications to founding The Black Beauty Club
- How beauty, identity, and culture shaped her earliest perspectives
- What she learned from working at Bobbi Brown, Eight Sleep, and Pinterest
- Why inclusive beauty storytelling matters across tech, media, and brand building
- How The Black Beauty Club is creating space for community, ownership, and authorship
- Tomi's beauty routines, signature blonde braids, and everyday skincare favorites
Stay connected with Tomi Talabi: @theblackbeautyclub
Learn more about Black Beauty Club: @theblackbeautyclub
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Stay connected with Olivia: @oliviahancock_