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The Texture of Me

The Texture of Me

By Tammy

The Texture of Me is expanding the standard of beauty by helping textured hair clients to have confidence in wearing their hair naturally through education, coaching, and a community. In our commitment to supporting people with textured hair, we are also bringing the awareness of the impact that hair discrimination has on people with textured hair. We have expanded our platforms by providing a podcast and YouTube for people to voice their experience and concerns with these issues. Come tell us what's been on your mind!
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Mental Health and Textured Hair with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka

The Texture of MeNov 03, 2022

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Mental Health and Textured Hair with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka

Mental Health and Textured Hair with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka

Great day! Great day! Yes! Starting out this month bringing more awareness of mental health and textured hair. Come and listen to what Afiya Mangum Mbilishaka is sharing about mental health as it relates to textured hair.

Nov 03, 202240:21
Hair is hair? Beauty or not. What does your hair hair mean to you?

Hair is hair? Beauty or not. What does your hair hair mean to you?

Great day! Great day! Hair is hair? Beauty or not? What does hair mean to you? Come listen as Dr. Maiysha Clairborne shares her hair journey and more.

Oct 20, 202234:14
The Texture of Me with Representative Leslie Herod "The Crown Act"

The Texture of Me with Representative Leslie Herod "The Crown Act"

How the "The Crown Act" has impacted Colorado

Aug 20, 202224:26
EP 5 Interview with Brittannit Below The Playful Professional/ Your confidence coach

EP 5 Interview with Brittannit Below The Playful Professional/ Your confidence coach

Our guest Brittanni Below shared
"I remember being called a Chia Pet in grade school for putting water on my hair to tame the frizz. 🫣
I was recently invited to join The Texture Of Me podcast with my friend and curl specialist Miss Tammy Jolivette, a PhD Candidate whose looking to make an impact in the hair industry speaking up for women with textured hair".
"This was so fun to join her and be a part of this important conversation.  
Please take a listen and share!"

Aug 20, 202238:10
"Can I touch your hair?"

"Can I touch your hair?"

"Can I touch your hair?"


....the answer is always NO! If you have to ask 'why', or you've been on the receiving end of this question, make sure you check out my latest video. Who is Representative Leslie Herod, and what is the CROWN Act? And what does that have to do with textured hair that is kinky, coily, curly, and wavy?

I had the distinct honor of interviewing Representative Herod from Colorado and she tells us how her own personal stories of hair discrimination led her to make changes in the law in the State of Colorado.

If you have never heard of the CROWN act, it is a very important law that is passed in Colorado that needs to be passed at the federal level in the United States. It not only protects us from discrimination but RETALIATION if we report it to employers.

It's so important that the Dove Corporation and OPRAH herself are sponsoring the federal bill.

Please take a moment to watch the video where Leslie tells how she has been discriminated against,  also her constituents in Colorado inspired her to make a significant change. She has garnered major support from Fortune 500 companies who have already implemented policies in their companies...and she names them in the video! Make sure you hit that 'like' button and 'subscribe' to keep in touch!

Make sure you like, share, follow, and subscribe  Follow us on our social media:  IG, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Tic Toe @thetextureofme  https://thetextureofme.com/education https://the-texture-of-me.myspreadsho.

Jun 20, 202224:26
The G.O.A.T and pioneers of present day natural hair movement and founder Uncle Funky's Daughter Come and listen as she shares her story!

The G.O.A.T and pioneers of present day natural hair movement and founder Uncle Funky's Daughter Come and listen as she shares her story!

Great day!  Great day!  I had the pleasure of interviewing the G.O.A.T.  Of Textured (natural) hair!  She is one of the pioneers of the natural hair movement.  The founder of Sacred Roots Remedies and Uncle Funky’s Daughter, Tonya Goff!

Apr 26, 202249:40
"Women History Month" Women making history with our special guest Dr. Dawn Bennett-Alexander

"Women History Month" Women making history with our special guest Dr. Dawn Bennett-Alexander

Great day!  Great day!  I am so excited!  This Month is Women History month!  To celebrate "Women History" I decided to acknowledge women who are making history. This month we had the pleasure of having Dr. Dawn Bennett-Alexander (Dr. B-A) on our show.

Apr 26, 202252:52
"Women History Month" Women making history with our special guest Dr. Dawn Bennett-Alexander

"Women History Month" Women making history with our special guest Dr. Dawn Bennett-Alexander

Great day!  Great day!  I am so excited!  This Month is Women History month!  To celebrate "Women History" I decided to acknowledge women who are making history. This month we had the pleasure of having Dr. Dawn Bennett-Alexander (Dr. B-A) on our show.

Come listen to what she is sharing about her natural hair journey!

Mar 27, 202252:52
The Texture of Me with Tonya Goff

The Texture of Me with Tonya Goff

Great day!  Great day!  I had the pleasure of interviewing the G.O.A.T.  Of Textured (natural) hair!  She is one of the pioneers of the natural hair movement.  The founder of Sacred Roots Remedies and Uncle Funky’s Daughter, Tonya Goff!

Come and listen as she shares her story! 

Feb 16, 202249:17
Textured Hair in Black History

Textured Hair in Black History

When you think of Black History there are so many things that play a role in the experience, the journey, the culture, and the uniqueness of it. Hair as we know it in history has played significant role in many cultures.  For the topic this month, we are going to talk about textured hair in African American history or as we know it as Black History. The topics that will be discussed:

ž  Textured Hair and Ancestral Origins

ž  Hair as an identity

ž  The Crown Act

ž  The Texture of Me

Feb 13, 202207:31
Happy New Year! Welcome back to "The Texture Of Me"!

Happy New Year! Welcome back to "The Texture Of Me"!

Great day!  Great day!  We are back and ready to post new episodes every month! Now we have added a Youtube channel!  Make sure you go to our Youtube channel at  "The Texture of Me",  like, subscribe, and share.  Get ready for next month February as we talk about Black History as it relates to Hair History.   We will also have some special guests in discussing this topic! Come join and listen! 

Jan 31, 202204:01
Can hair discrimination be self discrimination?

Can hair discrimination be self discrimination?

Tune in and Turn on your listening with "The Texture of Me" Podcast.  Our special guest for this week is Victoria Scott.  Come and listen as she shares her discovery of hair discrimination within herself.  

Apr 15, 202130:27
The First Official Episode with "V"

The First Official Episode with "V"

Everyone has something to say!   We have "V" as our special guest at the Texture of Me. Turn in! Turn on you listening with The Texture of Me.

Mar 29, 202139:00