Nechami Tennenbaum is the Founder & CEO of Karmela Cosmetics. Karmela Cosmetics is a non-toxic, cruelty free line of makeup. On today's episode Nechami discusses what inspired her to start her makeup line - and why starting a natural beauty brand was essential. Nechami discusses how vulnerable it can be to be an entrepreneur and she speaks about the true road to success. She also discusses how beauty can empower women and how giving back to women based charities became a cornerstone o...

Women We Love Wednesday dives into the world of entrepreneurship from the female perspective. We talk about how local Detroit entrepreneurs built their small businesses, what it takes to succeed, and how they balance it all. Valyncia is a Detroit native real estate broker at Front Page Properties. Hear about how working with family has taught her to separate work and family. An expert in her field in this episode she also shares insider tips for first-time home buyers. With Valencia...

Monique Pour is a multi-faceted powerhouse. She is a creative director, stylist, and model. Monique is influenced by her unique heritage as a Liberian-American and also by the entrepreneurial spirit of Detroit. Monique started her creative agency @buzzfiles with the goal of creating better representation in the media. We spoke about why representation matters and how brands can do better. She spilled all the details on how both brands and models can effectively collaborate (and wh...

On this week’s episode of Women We Love Wednesday we spoke with Valentina Juncaj of Vajze. Vajze is a metro Detroit based jewelry company. Each collection is both designed and created by Valentina. Valentina’s inspirations for her brand are inspired both by her Albanian heritage and also by the strength and femininity of women. Valentina spoke about how to spark creativity and what to do when you’re caught in a rut. We discussed building a brand and how to create a cohesive brand identity as ...

Klaudia Jakubiak is a travel blogger, content creator, and creator of @thetravelcritic. On this week’s episode we spoke about what it was like growing up in an immigrant family and why it’s so important to her to stay connected to her roots. Klaudia quit her corporate job and started a career as a travel blogger, but she’s still a huge advocate for transparency on social media. She spoke about her own experience with feeling misaligned and how entrepreneurship isn’t necessarily th...

Melissa Fradenburg is a wife, a mom of two, and a financial advisor at Pearl Planning who specializes in helping women figure out their finances at any stage in their life. She wants women to be less scared to ask for what they deserve and helps them to demystify the world of finance. On this week’s episode we covered so many topics- from mom guilt to taking control of our own finances. Melissa wants women to understand that they have options- often a lot more than they think. She belie...

Fatima Fahs is a dermatologist, skincare expert, and entrepreneur. She runs the popular instagram account @dermy_doctor and is also the founder of the skincare subscription box Dermy Doc Box. On this week's episode she gave us all the skincare tips & tricks (as well as what products & procedures are overrated.) We talk about the dangers of over-edited & filtered social media pictures and how that's altering our self-image. Fatima shared the story of her personal tragedy and ho...

Shayma Ghaleb is an MS & Gastropresis survivor, she is currently enrolled in nursing school and helps others to overcome their own difficulties through her motivational speaking. Zahra Huber is a former journalist and the host of the podcast Breaking Pita with Zee which highlights Arab-American, Muslim stories and lives. On this week’s episode we break down what it means to be an Arab in America, what it means to be a Muslim women- and why the religion is so misunderstood by so many...

Samantha Barash is an intuitive eating registered dietitian who started her own business Tap Into Nutrition to promote a gentler and more natural approach to eating and movement. Samantha wants us to see nutrition and health as so much more than just a number on the scale. On this week’s episode we speak about the dangers of diet culture and about how that impacted her own previously disordered relationship with food. We talk about the relationship between media and body dysmorphia and ...

Christian Moon is a certified life coach, wife, mom of two, and the creator of the initiative “Ambitious with a Purpose.” As a young, single mom Christian struggled with the judgement of others and with finding her identity outside of motherhood. She seeks to help other women tune out the white noise and find their own niche. Christian is also a big believer in reaching out for help when needed. Being vulnerable was especially hard for her after years of being a single mom, but she wan...

Eden Gibbs is the founder and CEO of the marketing agency Eden Creative. Eden also works closely with Detroit Phoenix Center, an organization that aims to help youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. On this week’s episode Eden shared her own experience with homelessness and what she wished other people understood about housing insecurity. Homelessness can look a lot different than what we generally expect. Eden has had plenty of setbacks in her life, but instead of lett...

Nadia and Fadia Shuayto are a mother daughter duo who founded the vegan, cruelty-free cosmetics brand Wingme Cosmetics. The duo prides themselves on being innovative and transparent with their brand. Everything from the product packaging to the products themselves are produced ethically and thoughtfully. Their products, including their signature product ‘brow jam’, are created to give women a more natural and approachable look. In an industry that typically values youth and profit...

On this week’s episode of the Women We Love Wednesday I spoke with Sarah Waston. Sarah is the founder, creative director, and designer behind the lifestyle and lingerie brand Breakfast at 6. Sarah has a background in fashion design and started out in the world of custom dress-making. In this interview we go over why she decided to start her own brand, what her creative process looks like, and what advice she has for other entrepreneurs in the fashion space. Sarah speaks about the challe...

On this week’s episode of Women We Love Wednesday we spoke with Chanel Taylor about her non-profit work, why she’s working on becoming more direct, and mental health in the Black community. Chanel is a publicist with the Bee Agency, the host of the Pretty Political Podcast, and she is currently studying law at the University of Detroit Mercy. She is also the founder of the Detroit based non-profit The Detroit Benevolent Society which has provided over 700,000 meals to Detroit families and sen...

Jamie Sherrod is a local journalist and news reporter who also runs a beauty, fashion & lifestyle blog. Jamie always loved connecting with others and was constantly watching the news growing up. Her love of connecting with others also led her to start her beauty/fashion/lifestyle blog Beautiful Encounters. On this week’s episode with Jamie we talk all things planning. How to balance a full-time job + a side hustle and how to hold yourself accountable. If you struggle to...

Grace Liang is a blogger, the published author of “Color and Grace”, an energy healer, and a speaker. Grace came to the US knowing little English and was eventually able to earn her teaching certificate and followed her passion to start her fashion blog. We went DEEP on this episode. Grace opened up about losing her late husband, scars leftover from her impoverished childhood in rural China, & how she was able to find joy again. Grief is often an uncomfortable topic in our so...

Deanna (aka Dee) is a registered dietitian & creator of Dee’s Daily Dish. She is the queen of all things health, fitness & nutrition. In this episode we spoke about the real meaning of health (it’s not about a 6-pack or the number on the scale) and why we should all be better consumers. This is such a good episode to start off the new year. So many of us make New Year’s resolutions regarding our health and oftentimes they never stick. Dee and I discuss why diets never work - because u...

Jomana Shayota is a general dentist and facial aesthetics provider as well as the owner of the newly launched Dental House & Aesthetics. In this week's episode we discuss the importance of planning for success, curating business relationships & trying to find balance. We went over the challenges of opening up a business during a pandemic and why she decided to move forward. Jomana comes from a large, tight-knit Chaldean family and knew early on that dentistry was her passion. She fo...

Courtney Wood is trained as an architect and is an architectural and design representative at Dwyer Marble & Stone. She has recently launched her own full service interior design studio called Vintage. We spoke about how she got started in architecture, why she’s excited about her latest venture, and what Detroit spaces inspire her the most. She shared her tips & tricks on decorating on a budget and how to find your own signature style. Courtney is a big believer in forgin...

Alyssa Alvarez is a Detroit based holistic life coach who specializes in working with teens and young girls to gain confidence. She is also a yin yoga teacher and the host of Aura Awakening Podcast. Alyssa left behind a successful career as a professional makeup artist when she realized it was no longer serving her. She helps young girls and teens work through many of their insecurities and issues. We covered so many amazing topics on this podcast, from empowered eating to mental ...