Episode Details

In this episode, Nicole Thomas sits down with Temika Walker, founder of BlacBeutyNo9, LLC and creator of B4 UR SKN®, a Brooklyn-based Black-owned, plant-based skincare brand. Temika shares how her Guyanese roots, lifelong battle with acne and dry skin, and career in fashion and the cosmetics industry inspired her to create a clean beauty line that blends natural ingredients, cultural storytelling, and community impact. This conversation dives into entrepreneurship, resilience, product formulation, and what it really takes to build a purpose-driven skincare brand from the ground up.
 
Key Takeaways
•    How Temika turned her personal skin struggles into a plant-based skincare line
•    The role of Guyanese heritage, crab (andiroba) oil, and kokum butter in her formulations
•    Lessons from working in the beauty and cosmetics industry before launching her own brand
•    Why resilience, hustle, and spiritual alignment are essential for entrepreneurs
•    How to handle naysayers, protect your vision, and use constructive criticism to grow
 
This episode is perfect for:
•    Aspiring skincare and beauty brand founders
•    Black, Caribbean, and diaspora creatives building culture-centered brands
•    Women entrepreneurs and survivors starting over and reinventing themselves
•    Students and career-changers interested in fashion, beauty, and product development
•    Anyone curious about clean beauty, plant-based skincare, and founder stories

This episode is sponsored by B4 UR SKN® 

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