{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6675dd2712f87c0012fe7558/6849ac6c86b5e77739f1a29a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"20: How Two CEOs Are Redefining Black Beauty with Desirée Rogers and Cheryl Mayberry McKissack","description":"<p>In this episode, Tona sits down with Desirée Rogers and Cheryl Mayberry McKissack, the powerhouse CEOs behind Black Opal Beauty and Fashion Fair Cosmetics. They dive into their personal journeys with the brands, open up about the unique challenges Black-owned businesses face today, and talk about how essential community support and activism really are. From breaking barriers with accessible price points to the impact of collective buying power, the conversation highlights how personal stories, economic opportunity, and strong partnerships are shaping a new era of beauty and empowerment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Black Opal Beauty:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://blackopalbeauty.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://blackopalbeauty.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Fashion Fair Cosmetics:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://fashionfair.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://fashionfair.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support Conversations With Tona Brown:</strong></p><p>Listen to the Podcast: <a href=\"https://bio.site/tonabrown\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bio.site/tonabrown</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TonaBrown1979\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@TonaBrown1979</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://tonabrown.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tonabrown.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tonacity\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/tonacity</a>&nbsp;</p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://tiktok.com/@tonacity1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tiktok.com/@tonacity1</a>&nbsp;</p><p>GoFundMe: <a href=\"https://gofund.me/8033e121\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://gofund.me/8033e121</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Our Show's Theme Song:</strong></p><p>Your Kiss by Sydney Jane &amp; Golden Lambo</p><p><a href=\"https://sydneyjane.komi.io/music/your-kiss\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://sydneyjane.komi.io/music/your-kiss</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p>Produced by Sydney Lubitz-Ragland</p><p>Edited by Freddi &amp; Sydney Lubitz-Ragland</p><p>Shorts edited by Freddi Lubitz-Ragland</p><p>Recorded with Riverside</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Tona Brown"}