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Couple’s Therapy, Self-Care & Staying Together Ft. KevOnStage & Melissa Fredericks

In the second half of my conversation with Kevin "KevOnStage" and Melissa Fredericks, we talk about all the ways they take care of themselves and one another. We cover therapy and how a combination of individual and couples therapy has helped them thrive in this season of their marriage. Before the pair were beloved by millions, they were a young couple searching for good marriage advice. They took what they learned and shared it with other couples during local gatherings at a BBQ joint, hoping they would all stay together. Their approach to learning and teaching out loud has only grown as they share this information on their own podcasts, a New York Times best-selling book, and here on Naked Beauty.During our conversation, we discuss how the pair manages to be open with their audiences while also setting firm boundaries. Kev and Melissa also open up about how they push one another to be their best selves, and explain why they’ll never be the other’s “yes man.” While talking about grieving his brother, Kev revealed that it was Melissa who pushed him to work through his grief onstage and using comedy. Melissa was sure that he could challenge his art and build something beautiful, and given the positive reception to his shows, she was absolutely right. Tune in as we discuss:(0:00) Welcome Kev and Melissa(1:05) Kev’s Skincare Routine(3:45) Melissa’s Skincare Routine(5:15) Melissa’s Monthly Facial Routine(6:25) Why It’s Important To Discuss Their Relationship Publicly(8:05) Setting Boundaries With The Public(10:00) What Role Therapy Has Played In Their Lives(12:00) On Choosing A Marriage Therapist(17:30) Managing Grief Through Comedy(20:05) How Melissa’s Support Influences Kev’s Comedy(24:55) How They Practice Self-Care(27:30) Melissa Rediscovering Literature(29:50) When Does The Couple Feel Most BeautifulRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on AppleJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanetThanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :)Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Kev @kevonstageFollow Melissa @mrskevonstage Products:Dove SoapLa Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C10 SerumMurad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening SerumKennedy Ryan Novels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How KevOnStage & Melissa Fredericks Bet On Themselves

Kevin "KevOnStage" and Melissa Fredericks are the hardest-working couple in independent media. The pair has turned their natural humor and 20+ years of partnership and parenting into a creative empire. Military brats who spent their childhoods traveling the globe, the pair met in high school and quickly became friends. Both athletic and churchy, with a special love for FUBU, Kev and Melissa began dating and never looked back. Kev and Melissa joined Naked Beauty to talk about their early connection and how it has grown into the partnership loved by their audience of millions. During our conversation, we talked about what moving around so much taught them about adaptability and how it prepared them for the flexible creative careers they have now. We dived deep into 90s style, and what they remember most about their high school selves. No conversation with the Fredericks would be complete without hearing them discuss their process for chasing their ambitions across the country. Trading in a stable life and career for an uncertain future is no easy task, but the pair reminds us that there is no reward without risk. Kev and Melissa walk us through the details of their journey to Los Angeles and how they decided together when and how to make the cross-country move. Clearly that choice was the correct one as they’ve built television shows, a media app, joint and separate podcasts, and creative content that is always flowing. We cover the most surprising accomplishments and how they celebrate every single win, despite their busy schedules. We even played a fun game of “guess that beauty product,” and learned that Kevin definitely pays attention to Melissa’s makeup routine. Kev and Melissa are incredibly funny and talented individuals, but together, they are powerful.Tune in as we discuss:(0:00) Welcome Kev and Melissa(2:10) Growing Up Military Brats(2:45) What Moving Around Taught Them About Adaptability(4:40) Did They Feel Beautiful Growing Up(6:40) Beauty Diversity In The 90s(7:20) High School Sweetheart Style(9:15) Melissa's Nostalgic Hairstyles(10:20) Individual Style Metamorphosis(12:50) What Attracted Them To One Another(15:55) Making The Decision To Chase Their Dreams In L.A.(20:10) The Accomplishments That Most Surprised Kevin(22:35) Melissa's Accidental Influencer Path(26:04) Celebrating Every Single Win(28:45) The Benefits Of Not Being Recognized In L.A.(32:30) Why Red Carpet Posing Is A Skill(36:55) Show & Tell: Beauty Product Guessing GameRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on AppleJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanetThanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :)Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Kev @kevonstageFollow Melissa @mrskevonstage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why You're Not Getting the Sex You Want and How to Fix It

Shan Boodram is a certified sex educator, board-certified sexologist, and the leading figure in a new kind of sexual education. Wielding an MS in Psychology and a longstanding curiosity, Shan helps people move towards greater intimacy between their partners and themselves. Born and raised in a predominantly white neighborhood in Canada, Shan’s initially poor experiences with sex led her to educate herself on how to prevent these kinds of experiences from occurring again. She built on this curiosity and self-education with professional training and a growing desire to build a new kind of sex ed. Shan joined Naked Beauty with her usual candor, granting us access to her personal experiences with desire, intimacy, sex, and pleasure. During our conversation, Shan made it clear that her goal isn’t just to get people talking about sex, but to take back their power from dominant narratives about sexual development and education to empower ourselves.Shan walks us through how her loving relationship with her husband exposed her to unconditional love she didn’t realize she was missing. She offers couples tips on how to have a fruitful sex life while managing the responsibilities of long-term partnership, parenting, and the daily drudgery of life. We covered the more unpleasant side of relationships, like how couples can move away from resentment and towards repair. Shan also provided us with specific examples that we can employ immediately to have better sex with ourselves and our partners. Shan even offered a live demonstration of her favorite sex positions and toys that are sure to please. (0:00) Welcome Shan (3:55) Navigating Beauty In Predominantly White Spaces (6:55) Novels That Shaped Her Early Understanding Of Intimacy And Sex (12:40) Masturbation & Self-Pleasure (18:25) Her Favorite Sex Toys (23:50) Tapping Back Into Self-Intimacy (33:20) Shan's Pre-Intimacy Ritual (40:00) Incompatible Sex Drives In Relationships (41:25) Managing Her Shifting Sex Drive During Pregnancy (42:50) Conversations Couples Should Have About Sex (45:25) Moving From Resentment To Repair (48:20) Lightning Round: Easy Sexual Upgrades (54:25) Show & Tell: Sexual Positions Demonstration (01:05:57) When Shan Feels The Most BeautifulRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on AppleJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanetThanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :)Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Shan @shanboodyProducts Mentioned:Dr. Poucher All Over BalmFENTY Beauty Hydra Vizor Sunscreen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Audacity Era: Kayla Nicole on Doing the Scary Thing Anyway

Kayla Nicole began training in gymnastics at only 5 years old. What started as fun and playful sessions quickly developed into a disciplined regimen of focus. She learned all about the type of commitment it takes to become a competitive athlete by focusing on diet, exercise, and training. She used that early dedication to carry herself through Pepperdine University's prestigious broadcast journalism degree program and into a massive media career that spans genres. Her early media icons were leading ladies in everyone’s favorite romcoms, including the Toni Braxton, with whom she had a chance to perform. These moments aren’t serendipitous; they are the culmination of Kayla’s incredible use of social media to show people her personality and well of talent. Kayla always knew that she belonged in front of the camera, helping people tell their stories. She got practice in both, working in retail and modeling in L.A. During our conversation, we talked all about her incredible discipline and how it informs everything from her daily workouts to her pursuit of media success. We also chat about what it was like growing up in a family of women, headed by a glamorous matriarch who believes in self-care. We discuss the alluring red carpet events and how support from a therapist helped her surmount a season of depression. Our conversation is candid and funny, and it mirrors the Kayla Nicole her audience has grown to love. Tune in as we discuss:(0:00) Welcome Kayla(7:40) Kayla’s Gym Routine(11:35) Early Beauty Icons(12:55) Cosmetic Enhancements (16:20) Skincare Routine(23:50) Haircare In The Gym (25:45) On Battling Clinical Depression(31:25) Meeting & Performing With Toni Braxton(38:20) Pre-Red Carpet Beauty & Style Prep(40:30) Makeup Routine(50:10) Making Friends As An Adult(52:10) When Kayla Feels The Most BeautifulRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on AppleJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanetThanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :)Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Kayla @iamkaylanicoleProducts Mentioned:Skincare:ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing BalmKate Sommerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment ScrubRhode Glazing MilkSunday Riley C.E.O. Glow Face OilSummer Fridays Jet Leg Mask MoisturizerMakeup:Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Eyebrow PencilBorn This Way Ethereal Light Smoothing ConcealerLaura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting PowderMaybelline Master Precise All Day Liquid Eyeliner MakeupDanessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm PowderDanessa Myricks Yummy Skin Water Powder SerumDIOR Forever No-Transfer 24H Wear Matte Foundation Makeup Forever Limitless Brown Lip LinerFENTY Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat Volumizing Lip GlossJackie Aina Forvr Mood “She Was Here” Eau de Parfum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Toni Bravo Became the CEO of Blush

Toni Bravo is the CEO of Blush and an influencer powerhouse. Based in Los Angeles, the California native has built a loyal community well into the millions because of her impeccable taste and advocacy for inclusivity in the beauty industry. Toni joined Naked Beauty to talk about her life before a viral blush try-on video changed everything. She shared what it was like to grow up as a fraternal twin in the sunny and very diverse Long Beach. We talked about her early forays into filming and editing herself and her family at just nine years old, simply for the love of storytelling. She detailed how influential the women in her life were to shaping the way she saw the beauty in herself and the world around her. It’s precisely this love of telling intimate stories that have shaped her POV into the one beloved by so many. Toni doesn’t hold back when it comes to the realities of being a successful and full-time content creator, especially when advocating for dark-skinned Black women’s access to high-quality beauty. I was very interested to learn how she maintains strong brand relationships without compromising the truth about product efficacy. She details the commitment and self-trust one has to have to succeed, because your point of view is everything. During our conversation, Toni talked about her interest in product development and why she isn’t limiting herself in anything. Toni also blessed us with a quick tour of her favorite products, from skincare, to haircare, and of course blush! We covered her recent Architectural Digest feature and the intentional design choices that went into making her home, hers. Tune in as we discuss:(0:00) Welcome Toni(2:15) Growing Up A California Girl (8:01) What It Takes To Be A Content Creator(10:30) Dealing With Being Recognized In Public(12:30) The Mental Toll Of Seeing Yourself All The Time(17:18) What Her Rare Beauty Internship Taught Her(25:22) Her Top Five Favorite Blushes(28:40) Toni’s Go-To Lip Combo Tutorial(37:50) Building Her Dream Home(39:15) Her Beauty Inspirations(40:00) Toni's Aunt is Grace Jones (43:12) Favorite Skincare, Haircare, and Beauty Products(46:42) When Toni Feels The Most BeautifulRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on AppleJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanetThanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :)Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Toni @tonibravoProducts Mentioned:Blush:Tower28 Downtown Dauqiri Tower28 Sunset ShirleyDanesssa Myrick’s PrimadonnaRhode Date CakeRhode Sun SoakNARS Exhibit AHAUS Labs Acai SkyHAUS Labs Glassy TangeloNYX Buttermelt Milani Baked Blush Lip Products:Benefit Dark Cherry Lip StainSummer Fridays Lip StainMarviano Brick MochaRHODE ToastWallace Daisy Pink Lipgloss Skincare:The Outset Gentle Micellar Antioxidant CleanserTower28 SOS Gel CleanserPrequel Facial Gleanser CleanserPanoxyl 4% CleanserRhode Caffeine Reset MaskPerfume:Balmain RougeOrabella Salted MuseOrabella Eternal Clothing:Damson Mader Striped Pajamas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.