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Breaking the Beauty Blueprint: Amplifying Diversity in Media
Sunday March 23, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Powerhouse Pavilion
This panel dives into the urgent need for representation and inclusion in beauty media. Industry leaders will explore how celebrating all hair textures, skin tones, and cultural aesthetics can transform the narrative around beauty. Through authentic storytelling and actionable strategies, attendees will learn how to challenge outdated standards and create a media landscape that reflects the true diversity of the world.
Speakers
avatar for Maya Smith

Maya Smith

The Doux
Maya Smith, Founder & CEO of The Doux, couldn’t find the product that she was looking for so she created it! Sound familiar? This buzzy, natural hair care line has taken off! Maya’s story from licensed cosmetologist to Founder and CEO of her own multi-million dollar company is... Read More →
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Nikiya Mathis

Nikiya Mathis is a multi-hyphenate actress and Broadway wig designer.As an actor, she recurs as N’kiyah Franklin, music manager of the group "Butta", in POWER BOOK 3 RAISING KANAN on STARZ.After experiencing hair horror stories in theater, TV and film, Nikiya created ActTRESSES... Read More →
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Nydia Cabrera

Celebrity Makeup Artist / Beauty Expert, Faces By Nydia
With over 15 years of experience, Nydia has made a name for herself starting off at the age of 18 as an artist for one of the biggest company names in the world, MAC Cosmetics. She followed her dream, working for 5-time Emmy award winning makeup artist (The Today show, The View) EVE... Read More →
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Monae Everett

Hair & Makeup Artist, Monae Artistry
With over 20 years in the hairstyling industry, Monaè Everett has helped hundreds of hairstylists break into high-profile gigs, from working behind the scenes at fashion week to styling for celebrities and top brands. Monaè’s classes are designed to equip hairstylists with the... Read More →
Sunday March 23, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Powerhouse Pavilion
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