The Color Files

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Society & Culture
Business

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Behind the Scenes
Black Beauty
Black Girl Magic
Makeup
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entrepreneurship
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Hosted by Julee Wilson, ESSENCE’s Global Beauty Director, The Color Files is ESSENCE’s newest podcast that explores the stories of those behind the business of Black beauty. featuring conversations with trendsetters, trailblazers, legends and luminaries.

Credits

Julee Wilson
Tiffany Ashitey
Shantel Holder
Ashley Hobbs

Introducing The Color Files

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Sir John Gives The #1 Key To A Bulletproof Beat

Sir John (@sirjohnofficial) is internationally known in the world of beauty, with good reason. He has transformed some of the most famous faces including Naomi Campbell, Viola Davis, Joan Smalls, and The Queen Bey herself! On this episode of The Color Files, host Julee Wilson delves into Sir John’s rise to global beauty guru, his passion for art, and his latest collabs! Check it out and keep the conversation going on social media by following The Color Files’ beautiful host, Julee Wilson (@MissJulee) and let her know you think! Don’t forget to use #TheColorFiles!

The Color Files Host: Julee Wilson (@MissJulee)
Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Associate Producers: Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_) + Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly)
Bookings: Shantel Holder, Tiffany Ashitey, Julee Wilson
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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La La Anthony’s Beauty Routine Is Wildly Easy

From head to toe, LaLa Anthony always knows how to express her style. No secret there. However, the process isn’t as effortless as it looks. On this episode, host Julee Wilson catches up with actress, TV personality, New York Times best-selling author, producer, businesswoman, and self-proclaimed “tomboy”, LaLa Anthony (@lala). She talks about her style evolution from Jordans to Giuseppe heels, why it’s so important to get comfortable with your personal style and what two rules guide her daily routine for always looking fabulous (even in sweats and a t-shirt).

This episode of The Color Files is sponsored by Aveeno.

Be sure to share your thoughts with The Color Files host, Julee Wilson (IG: @jmissjulee) using #TheColorFiles to let us know your thoughts…anytime, anywhere!

The Color Files Host: Julee Wilson (@MissJulee)
Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Producers: Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_) + Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly)
Bookings: Shantel Holder, Tiffany Ashitey, Julee Wilson
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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What Iman and Yandy Smith Taught Us About Knowing Our Worth

How do the best in beauty build their empires? Sometimes, it’s as simple as leading with confidence to birth long-awaited solutions. This episode of The Color Files contains two powerful conversations with iconic supermodel/trailblazing beauty entrepreneur, Iman (@the_real_iman), and the forward-thinking business woman/reality TV personality, Yandy Smith (@YandySmith). Host Julee “Global” Wilson (@MissJulee) chats with both women about the disappointing beauty moments that inspired them to create their respective beauty brands: Iman Cosmetics (imancosmetics.com) and Yelle Beauty (yelle-beauty.com). Their journeys within the beauty industry are both relatable and inspiring. Press play to hear these two powerhouses drop gem after gem on the importance of inclusivity, aggressively chasing your dreams, and always knowing your worth - reminders we ALL need from time to time!

Let host, Julee Wilson (@MissJulee) know what you think of this week’s episode by using the hashtag #TheColorFiles!.

3:10 - Julee interviews Iman

12:36 - Julee interviews Yandy Smith

This episode of The Color Files is sponsored by Aveeno.

The Color Files Host: Julee Wilson (@MissJulee)
Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Producers: Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_) + Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly)
Bookings: Shantel Holder, Tiffany Ashitey, Julee Wilson
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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Whitney White and Melissa Butler Give the Blueprint for Starting a Beauty Empire

Building your own brand isn’t as easy as it appears, and the road to success is almost never smoothly paved. This episode of The Color Files features two incredibly hard-working Black women in beauty who are the definition of self-made - OG Youtube Influencer and Founder of Melanin Hair Care (https://melaninhaircare.com), Whitney White (@Naptural85) and Creator of The Lip Bar (https://www.thelipbar.com), Melissa Butler (@MelissaRButler). Host Julee “Global” Wilson (@MissJulee) chats with these ladies about starting a business with no funding, the art of handling rejection, and demanding the respect that they (and we all) deserve!

Keep the conversation going with host, Julee Wilson (@MissJulee) and be sure to use the hashtag #TheColorFiles!

This episode of The Color Files is sponsored by SheaMoisture.

The Color Files Host: Julee Wilson (@MissJulee)
Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Producers: Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_) + Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly)
Bookings: Shantel Holder, Tiffany Ashitey, Julee Wilson
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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Elle Varner Spills Tea ☕️on How She Keeps Her Edges Flourishing

We all know Elle Varner (@ElleVarner) is a songbird, but did you know what go-to routine literally inspires her EVERY move? On this episode, host Julee ‘Global’ Wilson sits down with the songstress to talk about letting go of deadweight (within your body and your soul…#justsaying), and how she believes all Black women should be putting themselves first in a world that puts them last. Speak on it, sis!!🙌🏾

Keep the conversation going with host, Julee Wilson (@MissJulee) and be sure to use the hashtag #TheColorFiles!

This episode of The Color Files is sponsored by SheaMoisture.

The Color Files Host: Julee Wilson (@MissJulee)
Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Producers: Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_) + Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly)
Bookings: Shantel Holder, Tiffany Ashitey, Julee Wilson
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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Felicia Walker Benson Explains Why We Might Need A Plastic Surgeon

Former corporate boss Felicia Walker Benson (@thisthatbeauty) is literally a walking, talking beauty index! On this episode of The Color Files, host Julee ‘Global’ Wilson had the incredible and radiant Felicia dropping all of the skincare knowledge that you’ll ever need. She talked about her favorite beauty tools, beloved products, and medical-grade treatments. Apparently, we should be open to having a plastic surgeon on speed dial? 👀 Mind blown.

Keep the conversation going with host, Julee Wilson (@MissJulee) and be sure to use the hashtag #TheColorFiles!

This episode of The Color Files is sponsored by SheaMoisture.

The Color Files Host: Julee Wilson (@MissJulee)
Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Producers: Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_) + Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly)
Bookings: Shantel Holder, Tiffany Ashitey, Julee Wilson
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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For Black Women, Makeup Is Artistic Expression

There are levels to this makeup game! Fatima Thomas (@FatimaSees), Senior National Artist at MAC Cosmetics, is a true OG and a woman of many hats. In this episode, Fatima chats with our, host, Julee ‘Global’ Wilson (@MissJulee), about dropping out of college, the “duh!” moment when she realized that makeup artistry was her true passion, and her personal self-love journey. They even talked about their favorite MAC products. (Chesnut lipliner and Clear Lipglass, anyone?!) Being over 22 years into the beauty game, it’s clear that anything Fatima speaks is golden.

Let host, Julee Wilson (@MissJulee) know what you think of this week’s episode by using the hashtag #TheColorFiles!

This episode of The Color Files is sponsored by MAC Studio Fix.

The Color Files Host: Julee Wilson (@MissJulee)
Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Producers: Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_) + Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly)
Bookings: Shantel Holder, Tiffany Ashitey, Julee Wilson
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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Tracee Ellis Ross, The Queen of Natural Chic, Is Living Her Juiciest Life and Reflects on Her Fame During "Girlfriends"

ESSENCE's October 2019 cover star, Tracee Ellis Ross (@TraceeEllisRoss) is a legend, a mood, and the BFF in all of our heads. Now, after ten years in the making, she’s adding CEO to her repertoire! On this episode, Tracee dishes to The Color Files host, Julee Wilson (@MissJulee), about her brand new curly-girl friendly hair care line, Pattern Beauty! They got into deep discussion about so many things, like her time on hit TV show Girlfriends, Black women reinventing beauty norms, how to navigate through disappointment and heartbreak, and the importance of having a supportive community of sisters. Words of a true Queen, indeed.

Check out more of this conversation in ESSENCE magazine, which hit stands on September 27th!

16:20 - Tracee talks how late-night shows ignored her while on Girlfriends

30:04 - Tracee shares her Hair Story and gets passionate about the beauty of Black hair

Be sure to share your thoughts with The Color Files host, Julee Wilson (IG: @MissJulee) using #TheColorFiles to let us know your thoughts…anytime, anywhere!

This episode is sponsored by Ulta Beauty.

The Color Files Host: Julee Wilson (@MissJulee)
Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Producers: Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_) + Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly)
Bookings: Shantel Holder, Tiffany Ashitey, Julee Wilson
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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Misty Copeland Has Titanium Plate In Her Leg and Is Still A Beast!

We love it when way-makers come through on The Color Files! This week’s guest is EPIC. Our host, Julee Wilson (@missjulee) kiki-ed with the one and only Misty Copeland (@mistyonpointe)! The two ladies reminisced about the moment they first met (over a decade ago). The story is HILARIOUS! They spoke about all the things - Misty’s super intense workout routine, her last-minute cameo in Drake’s “Nice For What” video, her obsession with baby lotion, and so much more. Misty also revealed something unexpected - she doesn’t look in mirrors for months at a time. SHOOK.

Be sure to share your thoughts with The Color Files host, Julee Wilson (IG: @missjulee) using #TheColorFiles to let us know your thoughts…anytime, anywhere!

Head to ESSENCE.com to watch the video-episode!

The Color Files Host: Julee Wilson (@MissJulee)
Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
Producers: Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_) + Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly)
Bookings: Shantel Holder, Tiffany Ashitey, Julee Wilson
Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)
Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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