This week, we talk with the incredible Jennifer James - a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur. From a clothing brand to skincare, she's done it all. She's on a mission to empower more women and specifically, women of color, to make their mark on the world. Connect with Jennifer! Instagram: @thejennifernjames @sknexo Pivot to Disrupt @pivot2disrupt …

Our latest More Than a Pretty Face guest, Danielle Marshall, created a guide that helps students and their parents navigate the college tour experience with an easy-to-use journal that helps you remember the facts. It's something you don't know you need until you need it. Danielle shares her inspiration for creating the journal and why college is a…

This week, we talk to the amazing professional violinist Stephanie Yu. Stephanie has been playing violin since she was 5 and attending Juilliard (yes that Juilliard) for her BA and MFA. Although trained classically, Stephanie has just as impressive of a resume playing in the pop world with some of our favorites like Rhianna, Chloé and Halle, and Be…

Ecuadorian native Carolina Mendez knows what it's like to leave her home and immigrate to a new country. In this episode, she shares her incredible story of what it's like to be undocumented in the United States and her amazing journey to citizenship.

We're back! In the year of our Lord, 2024. We're starting off the year with a minisode where we discuss some of our goals for ourselves and for the podcast. We also psych ourselves up to leave the house. Connect with us! Instagram: @prettyfacelady3 Twitter: @prettyfacelady3 Facebook: More Than a Pretty Face Email: mtapfpod@gmail.com…

This episode is for the folks who struggle with Imposter Syndrome. You know you're competent but somehow you still feel like a fraud. Natalia and Courtney share stories of how they've felt this way and give tips on overcoming it. Connect with us! Instagram: @prettyfacelady3 Twitter: @prettyfacelady3 Facebook: More Than a Pretty Face Email: mtapfpod…

We're built like our dads, but we're going to unfold all that in this episode with Arielle Estoria. She is an Actress, Model, Poet, and now Author of The Unfolding: An Invitation to Come Home to Yourself. She shares with Natalia and Courtney the constant process of growing and changing into the person you want to be. Connect with Arielle! Instagram…

It's here! MTAPF 2.0 inaugural episode! On this episode, Natalia and Courtney cut up, talk about how they met, and what it's like being a baby writer in LA. CONNECT WITH THE SHOW!Instagram: @prettyfacelady3Twitter: @prettyfacelady3 Facebook: More Than a Pretty Face Email: mtapfpod@gmail.com Follow Natalia @nlorrainexx Follow Courtney @courtneyjgee…

We're coming back! The More Than A Pretty Face podcast is relaunching. New episodes start dropping on November 24, 2023! And some extra special news - the show has a new co-host named Courtney! Rate, review, and subscribe! CONNECT WITH THE SHOW!Instagram: @prettyfacelady3Twitter: @prettyfacelady3 Facebook: More Than a Pretty Face Email: mtapfpod@gm…

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I chat with the incredible and hysterical humans that are Liza Treyger and Kara Klenk. Both are comedians, actresses, and my personal favorite - hosts of That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast! We talk about how they got their starts in comedy from doing open mics to working weird jobs at MTV. They tell …

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I get to chat with one of the coolest and talented ladies I know - Jennifer Meadows! Jennifer is a makeup artist for MSNBC and NBC News! She also has her own business called Phenomenal Faces where she does makeup for everything from weddings to events! After college, Jennifer stumbled into a job wo…

On this week's episode, I get to chat with fellow Clark University alum and all-around amazing human Hannah Martin! Hannah is the Founder and Creator of The Fashion Cookbook! Starting the blog in high school, it's now grown into a full-blown style, brand, and image consulting business. From her beginnings styling the professors at Clark to now, Han…

This week's episode is a real treat! I get to talk with the beautifully talented and inspirational Kanisha Tillman! Kanisha is the Founder of Tutus & Tennis Shoes. Her business works with transracial adoptee families and people of all kinds on Black hair care. When Kanisha got into cosmetology she didn't expect it to lead her here. She tells me abo…

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I have a conversation with the ever-charming and talented Nanette Trujillo! Nanette is an up-and-coming fashion designer and recent graduate of the Parsons School of Design. We talk about all things when it comes to her journey into the fashion world and her latest collection titled Our Spatial Imp…

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I chat with the brilliantly talented Julia Seales! Julia is a screenwriter and author of the forthcoming mystery novel A Most Agreeable Murder. This being her debut book, Julia has also managed to have her novel optioned for a movie with TriStar Pictures. We talk about her love of storytelling, our…

On this episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I get to chat with the incredible Sarah Baumann. Sarah is an illustrator, animator, founder of Signet Sealed - and of course - creator of Sarah Sums it Up! Known for classic designs and amazing yet informative animation videos on Tik Tok - Sarah has accomplished so much! In this episode, we talk about how…

This week on More Than A Pretty Face, I get to talk with the amazing Imani Barbarin. Imani is a race and disability advocate and writer. In this episode, we talk about her journey as a disabled person and her work in advocacy. We dive into the treatment of disabled people in the world today and the importance of disabled visibility. Imani is a powe…

Starting off season 5 of More Than A Pretty Face, I get to chat with the incredible and ever lovely Rosie Day! Rosie is an actress, writer and director based out of London. In this episode we chat about everything from mental health to the Queen of England. Rosie fell into acting by accident but has loved it ever since. Taking her talents beyond th…

On the season 4 finale of More Than A Pretty Face, I talk with the incredible Julie Waters! Julie is a Vice President of Development & Production at Temple Hill Entertainment. She is currently a producer on Dave on FX and (my favorite) Love, Victor on Hulu. In college, Julie decided that she wanted to work in TV and heard the title 'Development Exe…

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I talk to the ever-talented actress, writer, and director Priyanga Burford! Priyanga, known for her work in HBO's Industry, Avenue 5, Press, and more, never fails to deliver versatility in her roles. Having south Asian parents, Priyanga's family not initially on board with her dream of becoming an …

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I get to chat with international touring poet, author, and activist Ebony Stewart! Ebony turned her love of words into her life's work. From teacher to a poet, Ebony didn't know she could make her passion into her profession. Her poetry connects to everything from identity to sexuality. In this epi…

This week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face is a real treat! I get to talk with actress Amy Manson! Amy shines as "Maladie" in the highly anticipated upcoming series The Nevers on HBO! I gush over her playing "Merida" in ABC's Once Upon A Time. In this episode, we talk about her falling in love with acting and fears of rejection. Amy shares her …

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I chat with Video Music Award-nominated choreographer, director, writer, and an all-around gem of a human Galen Hooks! Growing up in LA, Galen has been working and dancing in the entertainment industry since she was seven. At just 14, Galen choreographed her first dance. From there, she's danced fo…

On today's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I talk with the immensely talented and angelic soul that is Ali Russo! She is currently a theater actress based in New England. Ali and I went to Clark University together and I had the pleasure of acting in plays and musicals alongside her. We cover her journey from the stages at Clark to the New York…

On this episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I get to chat with the incomparable Tara Setmayer. While spending most of her career in conservative politics, Tara left the Republican party. She's never been one to hold her tongue. In this episode, we discuss her reckoning with politics, being a woman of color in that space, and willingness to call peo…

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I talk with the incredible, internationally known spoken word poet and lyricist Lady Brion! Lady Brion's dynamic flow and words allow for everyone to connect with her poetry. In this episode, we cover how she became Lady Brion, where her poetry has taken her, and how she uses her words for activism…

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I talk to the ever lovely and inspiring Bushra Amiwala! Bushra is the youngest Muslim elected official in the country. She ran for the Cook County Board of Commissioners at just 19! Her campaign gained national recognition. Even though she lost that race, Bushra decided to run again just a few shor…

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I talk to the incredible and amazingly talented Alix Wilton Regan! Alix proudly hails from London and stars in A Nightmare Wakes as the famed author of Frankenstein - Mary Shelley! Alix is an actress, voice actress, director, activist, and more. We talk about everything from acting, voicing video g…

Plot twist for this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face: I'm the one being interviewed! My dear friend, Cory Lancaster, interviews me for this episode of the podcast. I talk about mental health, carving out my space in the world of storytelling, and changing your dreams. Cory gets me to be vulnerable in this interview and surprisingly - I thi…

And More Than A Pretty Face is back for Season 4! Kicking off the season is the incredibly talented Kemi Adegoroye! Seven years in the making and Kemi has officially released her debut EP: For the Record. Kemi joins me to talk about her EP release, the passion behind the music, and of course it wouldn't be a Kemi episode without mentioning Beyoncé.…

Hey all you MTAPF listeners!! I've started a new podcast called The Lede Graf. It comes out today and of course, I want y'all to hear it! So I'm dropping it here in the MTAPF feed. Make sure to rate, review, subscribe, and share the show!! Thanks to you all for being such rad listeners! Listen to The Lede Graf wherever you get your podcasts! ++++++…

There's more going on in the world than just politics and witty comebacks on Twitter. That's where the Lede Graf Podcast steps in! A podcast that takes the stories that are buried after the crossword puzzle and makes them the main headline. The first episode drops on December 21st! Part of the Eumelanin Media family hosted by Natalia Abrahams Follo…

In this episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I get to speak with the incredible Kat Armas. Kat is the host of the Protagonistas Podcast, author of the forthcoming book Aubelita Faith, and finishing up her MDiv & MAT. We discuss going against the grain, having those difficult conversations in church settings, and the time a pastor called her not subm…

This week on More Than A Pretty Face I get to talk with a dear friend and the all-around genuine soul that is Hannah Malone. Meeting Hannah when we were both Desk Assistants with NBC News, I got to see her passion for storytelling and how she discovered that journalism may not be her direct road to that passion. In this episode, we talk about how H…

On this episode of More Than a Pretty Face, I talk with the radiant spirit that is Beatrice "Bea" Dixon. Bea is the co-founder and CEO of The Honey Pot Co. - a rapidly growing feminine care product line. Bea has been hustling for a long time and that hustle paid off in a multitude of ways. One of her most recent successes was getting The Honey Pot …

This week on More Than A Pretty Face, I get to speak with the amazing and all-around sweet soul that is Alli Collier! Alli is a real estate agent based in the DMV area. Three years ago, Alli wanted a change and to become her own boss. Coming from careers in journalism and marketing, she decided to get into real estate. In this episode, we talk abou…

On this week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I get to talk with the delight and complete joy that is Rina Shah. Rina is a longtime conservative commentator and strategist who just recently launched Republican Women for Biden. Unlike many conservatives, Rina is outspoken in her support of Black Lives Matter, marriage equality, being pro-choice…

This week on the podcast I talk with the incredible poet and writer Kyle Jenée Lacey. Kyla's iconic poem "White Privilege" recently went viral for the second time. We discuss what it was like creating that poem and the passion she puts into her words. Kyla and I discuss our natural hair journeys, being a black woman, our experiences of misogynoir, …

This week on the podcast, I get to talk with the incredible Neera Tanden! Neera is currently President of the Center for American Progress. Daughter of a single Indian-immigrant mother, Neera went on to graduate from law school, work in both the Clinton and Obama administrations, and become a regular progressive contributor on MSNBC. Neera is a for…

This week on More Than A Pretty Face, I talk with the incredibly talented spoken word poet and singer Theresa Tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D (Sound Of a New Generation Believing In Realized Destiny)! Theresa is the author and creator of the viral poem 'You So Black'. Having gone viral after her performance on the Trumpet Awards, Theresa and I talk about her l…

This week on the podcast I get to talk with the incredible Sloane Tucker! Sloane is a wedding photographer currently based out of the Hudson Valley in New York. Sloane started her photography business when she was only 19. But her passion for the craft started in high school. In this episode, we talk about what it's like not only being a woman phot…

This week on the pod I talk to the queen, the dream, and comedienne supreme that is Bethany Burgess. Bethany is a budding comedienne based out of New York. We discuss how she got started on her journey into the improv world. Starting from humble beginnings cracking jokes as a way to avoid social interactions with family members to earning a spot on…

In this episode, I talk with the incredibly smart and funny Shawna Thomas! Shawna has literally done all the things. Having spent 10 years at NBC News, getting her dream job with Meet the Press, decided to change focus, and went on to become DC Bureau Cheif at Vice News. Now she is a Content Executive for Quibi. Shawna talks about coming up in the …

This week on the pod I talk with the incredible soul that is Madison Malone. Madison is a singer, songwriter, composer, and producer based in Los Angeles. Little did she know after her uncle asked her to sing in his bar, that she'd discover her passion. Her senior year of college, Madison made the decision that music was it and moved to LA only a f…

And we're back for another episode with the amazingly talented and beautiful soul that is Rachel Beaureguard! Rachel is a singer-songwriter, touring, and recording artist based out of Nashville but came from the DMV. Just off a whirlwind international tour being the background vocalist for acclaimed star Hozier, Rachel and I talk about the tour lif…

This week on the pod I get to talk with the incredible Kat Lundie! In this episode, Kat talks about her identity being half Filipino and half white and what drives her to work in the immigration community. She describes her struggle with finding ways to identify with her Filipino culture growing up in a mostly white community. We dive deep into wha…

On this week's very special episode of More Than A Pretty Face, I interview Obi Okolo and Jonathan Tolbert! That's right: they're MEN! I let my two very dear friends Obi and Jon come on the podcast as a follow-up to last week's episode with their lovely partners Maggie and Rebecca in Ebony and Ivory: 2020 Edition. We expand on the conversation of i…

In this week's episode, I had the opportunity to speak with my dear friends Maggie and Rebecca! On this week's pod, we cover a very important and timely topic: interracial relationships in 2020. Maggie is dating a Nigerian man while Rebecca is married to a black DC native. We cover the beauty and difficulties of their relationships within a 2020 co…

This week's episode of More Than A Pretty Face is a very special one. This week I get to talk with one of my closest friends, roommate for the past three years, and returning guest Lydia Cardona. We reflect on what it's been like to not only be roomies for the past three years but what it was like becoming friends. As we enter into these new chapte…

And More Than A Pretty Face is back! In this new episode, I have a great conversation with the incredible Carolina Soto! Carolina and I talk about her faith journey over the past few years - how she had to leave to come back. We dive deep into what it's like to grow, change and be vulnerable. Somehow we cover everything from having immigrant parent…