{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62e54e968922bf001250f340/6346026f10bd3400124da892?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Yes is Expensive, No is a Complete Sentence, with Naeemah LaFond","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e54e968922bf001250f340/1662256886565-5323a68ea35d9bb26378ebb117de87f0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of The Texture Lounge, I get to chat it up with Naeemah LaFond.</p><p>Haitian-American, Brooklyn-based, Queen of statement hair and Global Artistic Director at Amika haircare brand.</p><p><br></p><p>Here's what we are talking about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The meaning behind her name (tip: John Coltrane is involved)</li><li>Her zone of genius</li><li>What book she is reading: \"Say More About That...and other ways to speak up, push back and advocate for yourself and others\" by Amber Carrall.</li><li>An insecurity she had growing up</li><li>Her multiple career-shifts: From a tax account, biomedical pharmacology, sociology, court clerk to hairstylist.</li><li>What sparks her creative process for her phenomenally extra, signature looks</li><li>Most satisfying career moment</li><li>Trendwatch: Why black models are not being serviced backstage at fashion shows &amp; who's fault it is</li><li>Importance of boundaries and the signs that tell her she needs to disconnect from everything</li><li>Her ultimate dream for her life</li><li>Earliest beauty moments </li><li>Her favourite self-care moment &amp; upcoming beauty appointments</li><li>Where to find her: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/naeemahlafond/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@naeemahlafond</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Rate, review &amp; subscribe on <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-texture-lounge/id1257314358\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a>.</p><p>Follow The Texture Lounge on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thetexturelounge/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p>","author_name":"Tumi Brooks"}