Science of Skincare | The Beauty sis{STEM} Podcast - Ep5

A Celebration of Love and Growth: The Beauty sis{STEM} Podcast Takes a Brief Pause

Join us as we raise a virtual toast to Maiya's love, and send our warmest wishes for her future happiness. Don't forget to mark your calendars, as we eagerly await the return of The Beauty sis{STEM} for more thought-provoking conversations! The break is temporary, and our podcast will be back before you know it. In the meantime, we encourage you to catch up on any episodes you may have missed and stay connected with us through our social media channels. Stay tuned for more captivating episodes of Beauty sis{STEM} that will continue to break barriers, shatter stereotypes, and foster a community of empowerment through education on relevant topics in STEM.

Emerging Tech in Beauty| The Beauty sis{STEM} Podcast - Ep6

S U M M A R Y : In this episode we: breakdown emerging technology concepts, outline the relevance and connection to beauty, and highlight the potential risks T O P I C S D I S C U S S E D 📝: Artificial Intelligence Augmented Reality Machine Learning Data Privacy Ethics of AI R E S O U R C E S M E N T I O N S: Lumm Lash Robot | www.luumlash.com Remington Tame The Mane™ Electric Detangling Brush | www.remingtonproducts.comNimble Device | www.nimblebeauty.com L I N K S T O L I S T E N: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeautysisstem S O C I A L H A N D L E S:The Beauty sis{STEM} IG -  @thebeautysisstem  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC7HYLarDh8QuFRUKzW47vBA]

Science of Skincare | The Beauty sis{STEM} Podcast - Ep5

S U M M A R Y: In this episode we: — Define a healthy skincare routine — Understand the unique skin needs for Women of Color — Identify trustworthy sources and certifications that support clean brands G U E S T 🎙️:Anay Castro is a board certified Physician Assistant with 16 years of work experience. Prior to joining NCCD, she practiced in the Emergency Department where she gained extensive clinical and procedural experience. Mrs. Castro holds a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from East Carolina University. T O P I C S D I S C U S S E D 📝: — What is a Physician's Assistant? — Melanin skin & sunscreen — Commonly misdiagnosed conditions in skin of color — Alopecia — Food and Skin — Pressures of Skincare marketing — Hair products and impact on skin — Cosmetic Procedures and dark skin R E S O U R C E S M E N T I O N S: Chemist Confessions | www.youtube.com/@ChemistConfessions Skin of Color Society |⁠ www.skinofcolorsociety.org North Carolina Center For Dermatology |⁠ www.nccdermatology.com L I N K S T O L I S T E N: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeautysisstem S O C I A L H A N D L E S: Anay Castro: Instagram | @anaydermpa North Carolina Center For Dermatology: Instagram | @ncderm

Greenwashing in Beauty | The Beauty sis{STEM} Podcast - Ep4

S U M M A R Y : In this episode we: - Define greenwashing - Understand and recognize terminology associated with sustainability - Identify trustworthy sources and certifications that support clean brands G U E S T 🎙️: Arielle King is an environmental justice advocate and Attorney. Arielle King is the Director of Programming at Black Girl Environmentalist. She is passionate about making environmental education inclusive and accessible to all. Arielle holds a JD and a Master’s in Environmental Law and Policy (MELP) from Vermont Law School and a BA from Bard College at Simon’s Rock. She was the season 1 host of "The Joy Report" a podcast dedicated to sharing stories about climate solutions and environmental justice grounded in intersectionality, optimism, and joy.  T O P I C S D I S C U S S E D 📝: - Definition of Greenwashing - Becoming an environmentalist - Women of Color, Sustainability & Environmental Protection - Identification of "clean" and "sustainable" brands R E S O U R C E S M E N T I O N S: Black Girl Environmentalist |  Website - blackgirlenvironmentalist.org [http://blackgirlenvironmentalist.org] Instagram - www.instagram.com/blackgirlenvironmentalist/ [http://www.instagram.com/blackgirlenvironmentalist/] How to identify greenwashing | www.ecowatch.com/greenwashing-guide-2655331542.html [http://www.ecowatch.com/greenwashing-guide-2655331542.html] Info on certifications for environmentally friendly companies | www.treecard.org/post/5-ways-to-spot-greenwashing [http://www.treecard.org/post/5-ways-to-spot-greenwashing] Arielle King’s environmental resource list | docs.google.com/document/d/1G0n2E6YNH3OzlglfTBk6o30FPRSPLOxuKenhCaKrgPk/edit?usp=sharing [http://docs.google.com/document/d/1G0n2E6YNH3OzlglfTBk6o30FPRSPLOxuKenhCaKrgPk/edit?usp=sharing] L I N K S T O L I S T E N: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeautysisstem S O C I A L H A N D L E S: Arielle V. King: Instagram | @ariellevking

Cultural Significance of "Wash Day" | The Beauty sis{STEM} Podcast - Ep3

S U M M A R Y : In this episode we: * Define the cultural significance of wash day * Define the cultural significance of Beauty Salons * Highlight the role of the Beauty Industry in the lives of Black people G U E S T 🎙️: Dr. Cheryl Thompson, an Associate Professor in Performance at Toronto Metropolitan University. Dr. Thompson holds a PhD in Communication Studies from McGill University. Dr. Thompson is also the Director and Creative lead of The Laboratory for Black Creativity. She is the author of Uncle: Race, Nostalgia, and the Politics of Loyalty and Beauty in a Box: Detangling the Roots of Canada’s Black Beauty Culture T O P I C S D I S C U S S E D 📝: * What is a Communications and Culture Scholar * The cause of the 2010 natural hair movement * The role of celebrities in the Natural Hair movement * Black salons creating economic opportunity and a cultural epicenter * Beauty Industry and the Black consumer * Representation in media and advertising R E S O U R C E S M E N T I O N S: Dr.Cheryl Thompson's Website | DrCherylThompson.com The Laboratory for Black Creativity | theblackcreativelab.ca L I N K S T O L I S T E N: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeautysisstem S O C I A L H A N D L E S: Dr. Cheryl Thompson: Instagram | @theblackcreativelab Twitter | @DrCherylT#thebeautysisstem Podcast: @thebeautysisstem Maibeauty: @shopmaibrand