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Paige LewinExplicit
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Date created
2023/02/05
Latest episode
2026/05/02
Average duration
38 min.
Release period
58 days
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#TextureTalks is an honest, insightful and often hilarious deep dive into the ups and downs of daily life for the curly, kinky and afro hair community fronted by a straight talking, dry humoured black female host with over 15 years experience caring for her afro hair with a hell of a lot to say about it! You'll get the real on Paige's first hand experiences, unpopular opinions, and heartfelt truths. Expect a mix of gritty guest interviews and solo storytelling like you've never heard before.
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"I'D LOVE TO BE A SISTER WIFE" ZEZE MILLZ - TRAILER
2026/05/02
For the new episode of The Texture Talks Podcast ZeZe Millz gets candid about her real relationship goals, how she feels black men play a part in how black women wear their natural hair, and when she knew her feelings about her afro had to change. @Zezemillz1 is a London-born broadcaster, podcaster and one of the UK's boldest voices in culture and conversation. Her hit show The Zeze Millz Show has become a defining platform for unfiltered dialogue, tackling everything from relationships, race and reality TV to womanhood, mental health, and the politics of being a Black British woman with an opinion.This episode is brought to you by Team Texture, home of the TT Heat Hat, the best tool for deep conditioning and moisture retention on wash day.◼️ Shop the TT Heat Hat — www.teamtexture.co.uk ◼️ Use code “TEXTURE10” for 10% off◼️Follow ZeZe Millz: Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/zezemillz/◼️ Follow Paige on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/◼️ Buy Paige’s book, How To Love Your Afro — https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Love-Your-Afro-Companion/dp/1526686988
"Black Men have a lot to answer for when it comes to our natural hair" - ZeZe Millz | Texture Talks
2026/05/02
For the new episode of The Texture Talks Podcast ZeZe Millz gets candid about her real relationship goals, how she feels black men play a part in how black women wear their natural hair, and when she knew her feelings about her afro had to change. @Zezemillz1 is a London-born broadcaster, podcaster and one of the UK's boldest voices in culture and conversation. Her hit show The Zeze Millz Show has become a defining platform for unfiltered dialogue, tackling everything from relationships, race and reality TV to womanhood, mental health, and the politics of being a Black British woman with an opinion.This episode is brought to you by Team Texture, home of the TT Heat Hat, the best tool for deep conditioning and moisture retention on wash day.◼️ Shop the TT Heat Hat — www.teamtexture.co.uk ◼️ Use code “TEXTURE10” for 10% off◼️Follow ZeZe Millz: Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/zezemillz/◼️ Follow Paige on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/◼️ Buy Paige’s book, How To Love Your Afro — https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Love-Your-Afro-Companion/dp/1526686988
Ms Banks on Colourism, Black Men's Mental Health & Loving Your Natural Hair #TextureTalks
2026/03/29
For the new episode of The Texture Talks Podcast Ms Banks gets honest about her hair, her healing, and what the world really owes Black women.
Ms Banks is a South London rapper, songwriter and one of the UK's most distinctive voices in hip-hop. Her latest album South LDN Lover Girl is a deeply personal body of work exploring identity, womanhood, mental health, colourism, and the complexity of growing up as a Black woman in Britain.
She opens up about:
◼️ Her natural hair journey and why she wants to stop putting someone else's hair on her head to feel beautiful
◼️ How colourism has impacted her career — and why she won't pretend it hasn't
◼️ The difference between being kind and being nice (and how people pleasing is actually a form of self-betrayal) ◼️ Black men and mental health — and the personal loss that changed how she sees it all
◼️ Why "love with no boundaries is literally just self-destruction"
◼️ The album that was almost called Black Girl in a White World — and why she got cold feetThis episode is brought to you by Team Texture, home of the TT Heat Hat, the best tool for deep conditioning and moisture retention on wash day.
◼️ Shop the TT Heat Hat — www.teamtexture.co.uk
◼️ Use code “TEXTURE10” for 10% off
◼️Follow Ms Banks: Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/msbanks/
◼️Stream South LDN Lover Girl — https://open.spotify.com/album/6NgizYchTMIgAtm5UU5zqm?si=gcASIBoqQwSgWyZW4nmd_Q
◼️ Follow Paige on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/
◼️ Buy Paige’s book, How To Love Your Afro — https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Love-Your-Afro-Companion/dp/1526686988
ARE WE READY FOR A PRIME MINISTER WITH AN AFRO? | MR MONEY JAR | TEXTURE TALKS | S3
2025/05/18
🎉 Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽
In this episode, we’re joined by financial educator, qualified financial adviser, and award-winning content creator #mrmoneyjar Rotimi Merriman-Johnson
🎙️ We dive into:
💫What inspired him to grow his hair out
💫How he felt his Afro was perceived in professional spaces
💫How it felt to be racially profiled in public by the police
💫 And some of his biggest lessons, and pieces of advice from his personal life and professional career that can help anybody on their journey to succeed and more importantly be happy in life 🙏🏽
Rotmi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmoneyjar/
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🌀 #texturetalks is the UK’s No. 1 #podcast dedicated to educating, engaging, and entertaining the #afro and #curlyhaired community! 👩🏽🦱
This season, we’re interviewing everyone from #TV and #FilmStar #NathalieEmmanuel to #Author and political advocate #KelechiOkafor—charting their hair journeys from childhood to today.
We’re breaking down the realest truths behind every photo—from racism and #Texturism to what it truly means to show up naturally in a world that often doesn’t reflect you.✨
Sponsored by @garnieruki their new #HairCare range:#MethodForCurls – for all #CurlTypes, from wavy to tightly #Coiled #AfroHair💧
With #NoSilicones #NoSulphates #NoArtificialColors and powered by #HyaluronicAcid + #SheaButter to deliver up to 7 days of #hydratedcurls
📲 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and tag us with your hair stories!
👍 LIKE
🔔 SUBSCRIBE
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👩🏽💻 Follow Paige:
Paige's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/
Paige's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial
Paiges Youtube: https://youtu.be/AfbCyEgBKmQ
📚 Pre-order Paige's upcoming book — How To Love Your Afro (Bloomsbury, Sept 2025): https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Love-Your-Afro-Companion/dp/1526686988
🧖🏽♀️ Order your TT Heat Hat: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/
Follow Team Texture: https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/
🌿 Learn more about Garnier’s Method For Curls:https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/method-for-curls
#BlackPodcast #BlackCulture #4CHair #CurlyHairStyle #CurlyHairJourney #Podcast #DiaryOfACEO #blackmen #blackman #NewPodcast
DREAMING WHILST BLACK STAR WAS WORRIED NOBODY IN THE INDUSTRY COULD DO HER HAIR | TEXTURE TALKS | S3 E5
2025/05/11
🎉 Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽
In this episode, we’re joined by actress and star of critically acclaimed international TV show, #dreamingwhilstblack #danimoseley
In this powerful episode, Dani opens up about:
💫 How a chance meeting with Ewan McGregor pushed her to pursue acting
💫 Her deeply personal journey from relaxers to embracing her natural hair
💫 Hair horror stories on set — and why Dreaming Whilst Black marked a turning point for her natural hair confidence
Dani's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danimoseley/
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#texturetalks is the UK’s No. 1 #podcast dedicated to educating, engaging, and entertaining the #afro and #curlyhaired community! 👩🏽🦱
This season, we’re interviewing everyone from #TV and #FilmStar #NathalieEmmanuel to #Author and political advocate #KelechiOkafor—charting their hair journeys from childhood to today.
We’re breaking down the realest truths behind every photo—from racism and #Texturism to what it truly means to show up naturally in a world that often doesn’t reflect you.
✨ Sponsored by @GarnierCoUKTakeCare and their new #HairCare range:#MethodForCurls – for all #CurlTypes, from wavy to tightly #Coiled #AfroHair💧 With
#NoSilicones #NoSulphates #NoArtificialColors and powered by #HyaluronicAcid + #SheaButter to deliver up to 7 days of #hydratedcurls
📲 Join the conversation:
Share your thoughts and tag us with your hair stories!
👍 LIKE
🔔 SUBSCRIBE
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👩🏽💻 Follow Paige:Paige's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/
Paige's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial
Paiges Youtube: @paigelewinofficial
📚 Pre-order Paige's upcoming book — How To Love Your Afro (Bloomsbury, Sept 2025):https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Love-Your-Afro-Companion/dp/1526686988
🧖🏽♀️ Order your TT Heat Hat: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/
Follow Team Texture: @team.texture
🌿 Learn more about Garnier’s Method For Curls:https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/method-for-curls
#BlackPodcast #BlackCulture #4CHair #CurlyHairStyle #CurlyHairJourney #Podcast #DiaryOfACEO #BlackGirlMagic #BlackGirlBloggers #BlackPodcasters #NewPodcast
I'M A BLACK BALLERINA I WANT TO WEAR BROWN TIGHTS | PRECIOUS ADAMS | TEXTURE TALKS S3 E4
2025/05/04
🎉 Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽
In this episode, we’re joined by internationally acclaimed ballet dancer and soloist with the English National Ballet, #PreciousAdams.
Known for her powerful artistry, technical precision, and trailblazing presence in the classical dance world, Precious has become a vocal advocate for #DiversityAndInclusion in #Ballet. 🩰
🎙️ We dive into:
How her #Hair impacted her journey as a ballet dancer
Why she wanted to wear #BrownTights instead of pink—and why this mattered as a Black #Ballerina
How she began #BalletDance and trained internationally to pursue her dreams
The challenges she faced as a #BlackBallerina and #BlackWoman while studying in #Moscow
📸 Precious' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preciousagram/
🌀 Texture Talks is the UK’s No. 1 podcast dedicated to educating, engaging, and entertaining the Afro and Curly-Haired community! 👩🏽🦱
This season, we’re interviewing everyone from #TV and #FilmStar #NathalieEmmanuel to #Author and political advocate #KelechiOkafor—charting their hair journeys from childhood to today.
We’re breaking down the realest truths behind every photo—from racism and #Texturism to what it truly means to show up naturally in a world that often doesn’t reflect you.
✨ Sponsored by @GarnierCoUKTakeCare and their new #HairCare range:#MethodForCurls – for all #CurlTypes, from wavy to tightly #Coiled #AfroHair
💧 With #NoSilicones #NoSulphates #NoArtificialColors and powered by #HyaluronicAcid + #SheaButter to deliver up to 7 days of #HydratedCurls
📲 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and tag us with your hair stories!
👍 LIKE🔔 SUBSCRIBE📢 SHARE
👩🏽💻 Follow Paige:Instagram: @paigelewinofficialTikTok: @paigelewinofficialYouTube: @paigelewinofficial
📚 Pre-order Paige's upcoming book — How To Love Your Afro (Bloomsbury, Sept 2025):https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Love-Your-Afro-Companion/dp/1526686988
🧖🏽♀️ Order your TT Heat Hat: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/Follow Team Texture: @team.texture
🌿 Learn more about Garnier’s Method For Curls:https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/method-for-curls
#BlackPodcast #BlackCulture #4CHair #CurlyHairStyle #CurlyHairJourney #Podcast #DiaryOfACEO #BlackGirlMagic #BlackGirlBloggers #BlackPodcasters #NewPodcast
WHY WAS KELECHI OKAFURS HAIR RELAXED AT FOUR YEARS OLD? | TEXTURE TALKS S3 EP 3
2025/04/27
Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽In this episode of Texture Talks, we’re joined by actress, director and cultural commentator @kelechnekoff #kelechiokafur. to have an unfiltered conversation about childhood hair memories, why our hair is political, and navigating texture discrimination from an early age.We dive into:Getting our hair relaxed as young childrenHow society polices Afro hair texturesWhy our natural hair is still seen as "unprofessional"Embracing the beauty and politics of our rootsHealing from early hair shame and biasKelechis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelechnekoff/Kelechis TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kelechnekoffKelechis YouTube: @kelechnekoff Preorder Kelechis upcoming novel AWAKENED now! - https://www.waterstones.com/book/awakened/kelechi-okafor/9781398712942Learn more about Kelechi - https://linktr.ee/Kelechnekoff?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafsawEnStM5C37K-P3X1toWqg0FgG7jLpJtx9E8RaZrwQc2W4zwl3H8MpbVZw_aem_wUW79cj84J_jDalg_0CqGQ.......Texture Talks is the UK’s No 1. podcast dedicated to educating, engaging and entertaining the Afro and Curly haired community! 👩🏽🦱In this third season, we will be #interviewing everyone from #tv and #filmstar #nathalieemmanuel to #author Political Advocate #KelechiOkafur charting their hair stories from childhood to current day.We’ll be breaking down the most vulnerable truths and experiences behind each of their photos, from racism and #texturism to feeling safe showing up as your natural self, covering the NITTY GRITTY of what it means to be #black and #curlyhaired in society today, one photo at a time.This season is proudly sponsored by @GarnierCoUkTakeCare and their new #haircare range, for all #curltypes from wavy to tightly #coiled #afrohair #MethodForCurls 🌀This new range has #nosilicones #nosulphates and #noartificalcolors and their expert 4-step curl system is powered by #hyaluronicacid + #sheabutter to lock in #moisture for up to 7 days of #hydratedcurls#blackpodcast #blackculture #4chair #curlyhairstyle #curlyhairstyles #podcast #diaryofaceo #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlbloggers #blackpodcasters #newpodcast 💬 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!Don't forget to:LIKE 👍SUBSCRIBE 🔔SHARE 📢📲 Follow on social media:Paige's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/Paige's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficialPaiges Youtube: @paigelewinofficial 📚 Pre-order a copy of Paige's upcoming book, How To Love Your Afro, releasing September 2025 https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/bookOrder a TT Heat Hat: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/Follow: https://www.instagram.com/team.texture/Learn more about Garniers Method For Curls Range - https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/method-for-curls
GAME OF THRONES STARS HAIR WAS HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD | TEXTURE TALKS S3 EP 2
2025/04/21
Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽#nathalieemmanuel is a British #actress and #filmstar known for her breakout role as #Missandei in #hbo #gameofthrones with a career spanning both indie and #blockbuster #films she has starred in the #fastandfurious franchise, #mazerunner #series and the #netflix horror-thriller #armyofthieves Beyond her #onscreen achievements, Nathalie is an outspoken advocate for #racialequity #naturalbeauty standards, and #mentalhealth She uses her platform to challenge industry norms, celebrate textured hair, and inspire young #womenofcolor to embrace their identity unapologetically.Nathalie is the latest guest to join #TextureTalks for it’s new third season sponsored by #garnier and their new #methodforcurls #haircare range for #curly #coily and #wavy hair types. While sitting with host #PaigeLewin Nathalie not only gets into the truth about how teachers used to suggest her naturally #curlyhair was somewhat of a health and safety hazard for other children meaning she often had hair hair styled tucked away for school but also talks about the school bullies who targeted her curly hair and her most defiant moments on her #haircare journey, one of which led to her shaving her curls off and going for the #bigchop Nathalie talks honestly about being a curly haired actor on set and the difficulties she's experienced even as an A-Lister trying to get her hair treated whilst shooting for Film and TV and tells us the story of how she officially got cast for #got In this #podcast #episode Nathalie gets candid about the importance of representation, and gets truthful about how important her hair is to her both on and off screen not just for her but the younger curly girls who look up to her.Tune into this incredible episode of the #thetexturetalkspodcast to get the inside look at her life, through photos that have NEVER been seen before outside of her family and close friends, unpacking her best and worst hair moments from childhood to now, one photo at a time!.......Texture Talks is the UK’s No 1. podcast dedicated to educating, engaging and entertaining the Afro and Curly haired community! 👩🏽🦱In this third season, we will be #interviewing everyone from #tv and #filmstar #nathalieemmanuel to #author Political Advocate #KelechiOkafur charting their hair stories from childhood to current day.We’ll be breaking down the most vulnerable truths and experiences behind each of their photos, from racism and #texturism to feeling safe showing up as your natural self, covering the NITTY GRITTY of what it means to be #black and #curlyhaired in society today, one photo at a time.This season is proudly sponsored by @GarnierCoUkTakeCare and their new #haircare range, for all #curltypes from wavy to tightly #coiled #afrohair #MethodForCurls 🌀Make sure you've subscribed ready for next Sundays episode featuring #kelechiokafur who talks to Paige about getting a relaxer at just 4 years old, being persecuted by her family as a child and told she was possessed, her aspirations to be mayor of London, and how she went from Tweeting to authoring childrens books!!! 💬 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!Don't forget to:LIKE 👍SUBSCRIBE 🔔SHARE 📢📲 Follow on social media:Paige's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/Paige's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficialPaiges Youtube: @paigelewinofficial Nathalie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieemmanuel/Nathalie TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.realnathalie?lang=en-GB📚 Pre-order a copy of Paige's upcoming book, How To Love Your Afro, releasing September 2025 https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/bookOrder a TT Heat Hat: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/Follow: https://www.instagram.com/team.texture/Learn more about Garniers Method For Curls Range - https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/method-for-curls
EVER BEEN ASKED TO WEAR A WIG TO IMPRESS THE LADS? TIKTOK STAR CHANEL WILLIAMS HAS! | TEXTURE TALKS S3 EP 1
2025/04/21
Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽Internet star, digital creator and the comedic brain behind of the viral online sensation #PotterParodies which reimagine scenes from the #HarryPotter series, #ChanelWilliams is the latest guest to join #TextureTalks for episode 1 of it’s new third season sponsored by #garnier and their new #methodforcurls #haircare range for #curly #coily and #wavy hair types. While sitting with host #PaigeLewin Chanel not only gets into the truth about how she really used to feel about her #naturalhair but also gives us the inside scoop on some of her favourite #celebrityinterviews including the likes of #amypolar #deadpool2 stars #hughjackman and #ryanreynolds . Chanel takes us through a private personal journey of her relationship with her #curlyhair from sleepovers at white friends houses that went HORRIBLY wrong, and the pain of having her hair burned with #relaxer as a child, to being asked to wear a #wig by men she dated and the big reason behind her popular viral #headshave video which took her to over a million #tiktok followers almost overnight! In this #podcast #episode you can expect #comedy lots of #laughs #emotion and a HUGE amount of #honesty as Chanel gives #thetexturetalkspodcast an inside look at her life, through photos that have NEVER been seen before outside of her family and close friends, unpacking her best and worst hair moments from childhood to now, one photo at a time!.......Texture Talks is the UK’s No 1. podcast dedicated to educating, engaging and entertaining the Afro and Curly haired community! 👩🏽🦱In this third season, we will be #interviewing everyone from #tv and #filmstar #nathalieemmanuel to #author Political Advocate #KelechiOkafur charting their hair stories from childhood to current day.We’ll be breaking down the most vulnerable truths and experiences behind each of their photos, from racism and #texturism to feeling safe showing up as your natural self, covering the NITTY GRITTY of what it means to be #black and #curlyhaired in society today, one photo at a time.This season is proudly sponsored by Garnier Hair Care and their new #haircare range, for all #curltypes from wavy to tightly #coiled #afrohair #MethodForCurls 🌀This new range has #nosilicones #nosulphates and #noartificalcolors and their expert 4-step curl system is powered by #hyaluronicacid + #sheabutter to lock in #moisture for up to 7 days of #hydratedcurls#blackpodcast #blackculture #4chair #curlyhairstyle #curlyhairstyles #podcast #diaryofaceo #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlbloggers #blackpodcasters #newpodcast Make sure you've subscribed ready for next Sundays episode featuring #nathalieemmanuel who talks to Paige about the bullies she faced at school who targeted her because of her curly hair, the teachers who thought her natural hair was a 'health and safety hazard' 👀 and the turning point where she decided she was done with her curls and wanted to shave them all off.... 💬 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!Don't forget to:LIKE 👍SUBSCRIBE 🔔SHARE 📢📲 Follow on social media:Paige's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/Paige's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficialPaiges Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficialChanel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chanwills/Chanel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chanwills0Chanel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Chanwills0📚 Pre-order a copy of Paige's upcoming book, How To Love Your Afro, releasing September 2025 https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/bookOrder a TT Heat Hat: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/Follow: https://www.instagram.com/team.texture/Learn more about Garniers Method For Curls Range - https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/method-for-curls
Stop Using 4C, Black Salon Trauma, And Is Black Hair Difficult? - Texture Talks x Mixed Up Podcast | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 11
2024/05/09
WATCH PART 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlE8Ke9uK0&t=15s
LISTEN TO PART 1 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hHyO6ZvKBsj8HicNPnBCQ?si=Xwr6cSQDQwS97fN_z-8dpw
WATCH PART 2 - https://youtu.be/bi9KHGvSyeY
Join me on this special BONUS crossover episode of Texture Talks and Mixed Up Podcast as I sit down with hosts Emma Slade Edmondson and Nicole Ocran, of The Mixed Up Podcast and multi-passionate creative Oneness Sankara to discuss and debate CANDIDLY the issues with the curl typing system, what 4C even means, ad whether we need to get rid of the system altogether to be able to not just better connect as a community but start seeing some REAL RESULTS on our natural hair care journeys!
Together, we unpack how we, as black and mixed-race women, can speak honestly to each other properly about our hair, knowing and acknowledging we all have differing challenges but that us individually talking about them openly doesn't take away from one another's experiences.
We also discuss some important topics, such as expectations around "who has it worse" and break down the myth of how "difficult" it is to have Black hair.
This episode is in collaboration with The Mixed Up Podcast, which is hosted by the amazing Emma Slade Edmondson and Nicole Ocran.
Head there to watch Part 1!
Oneness: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposementor/
Mixed Up Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mixedup.podcast
Website: https://www.mixedup.co.uk/
Substack: https://mixeduppod.substack.com
Pre-order Nicole and Emmas book The Half Of It: https://lnkfi.re/nf0upC
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PLAYING SPORT WITH NATURAL HAIR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SEEKING PROFESSIONAL HELP WITH SIMI PAM | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 10
2024/03/10
I speak to professional Rugby Player, and Junior Doctor Simi Pam, who after realising the serious harm the sport was inflicting on her natural coils, was forced to make serious changes to protect her afro, leading her on a journey where everything from her femininity and sense of self to her understanding of what professional help was available was challenged.
Playing any sport will always have a natural impact on how you are able to care for and maintain your natural hair, especially when you have afro and curly hair, however when playing contact or collision sports such as Rugby at a professional level, the potential for damage only further increases, threatening over time to cause irreparable harm that can never be repaired.
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UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD HAIR CARE TRAUMA WITH LEKIA LEE FOUNDER OF PROJECT EMBRACE | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP9
2024/03/03
I speak to Lekia Lee Founder of Project Embrace about how we feel about our hair, the rituals and routines we practice, the terminologies we use, and our perceptions of beauty, start incredibly young.
As children we take in our surroundings in a very matter-of-fact way, often times internalising what we see, experience, or hear and carrying these themes long into adulthood, without necessarily even realising their impacts.
I talk to Lekia about her childhood journey with her hair, her self love and her culture whilst also taking a look into some of the insights extracted from a new report she curated this year, to understand black women's relationships with their hair.
This episode gives the community a painful but much needed insight into not only the importance of the environments we raise our black children in, but also the ramifications of neglecting to understand the significance of how these environments can impact the trauma they carry as adults.
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THE PROBLEM WITH AFRO HAIRDRESSING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TRICHOLOGY FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY WITH OWNERS OF FULHAM SCALP AND HAIR CLINIC TERESA AND ELEANORE RICHARDSON | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 8
2024/02/25
Teresa Richardson has spent over a decade building one of the few black, female led trichology clinics in the country that specialise in afro and curly hair, with her daughter Eleanore Richardson.
On this episode we will be talking about Teresa Richardsons journey from afro hairdresser to highly esteemed consultant Trichologist and worked tirelessly against all odds to create a clean, safe environment for our community to get the help they need and deserve.
We also unpack why trichology is still so new to the black community, and why science backed hair care assistance could be what we've all been missing!
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NATURAL HAIR IN BROADCAST MEDIA AND WHY VISUAL REPRESENTATION IS SO IMPORTANT WITH TV PRESENTER AND HOST SCARLETTE DOUGLAS | TEXTURE TALKS S2 2 EP 7
2024/02/18
Having the freedom to explore new hairstyles is a huge part of a black womans creative self expression. However, when working in TV and Broadcast Media, creating content promoted to millions of viewers from both inside and outside of your own community, the question of how you want to be perceived and understood is one that will have to be asked.
During this interview I will unpack the experience of popular black British female TV Presenter, Scarlette Douglas, who much like many of us, wants to try new looks and hairstyles, showcasing the beauty of her natural hair one day and the variety of braids, bantu knots or extensions the next, whilst still protecting the health of her hair AND progressing and flourishing in her career.
We discuss the power of visibility and representation in the media for younger generations of talented people of colour that are looking for faces that are reminiscent of their own, and dig into what we feel needs to change in the landscape of TV to perpetuate an ongoing positive narrative for the black community who may themselves strive to one day also see themselves in the media.
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WHY IS BARBERSHOP THERAPY SO IMPORTANT FOR BLACK MEN? WITH MARK MACIVER | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 6
2024/02/11
For many men they often feel unable to be as vulnerable and open with their thoughts and feelings as their female counterparts. This feeling of quiet isolation is only further exacerbated in the black community, but with mental health becoming more of a topic of conversation for black men than it's ever been before, more spaces for discussion and vulnerability are presenting themselves.
On this episode we will speak to Mark Maciver, to get his perspective as a barber and mental health advocate on why he feels many black men have such close knit relationships with their barbers, and really discussing how that trip for a shape up helps many manage their mental health and wellbeing.
Barber shop therapy is not a new concept, but one that is yet to truly be dissected and understood from the perspective of the 'therapist' himself.
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