Karen Bracken-Ferguson knows that Black beauty brands and their founders need capital and community to circumvent systemic racism at the heart of venture capital funding. As the Founder and CEO of Braintrust Founders Studio Karen uses her experience identifying talent and innovation to provide companies the support they require to succeed. In this episode, Karen and I explore how her legacy of building digital communities guided her toward her professional “North Star” and how we might do the same.
Tune in to learn what Karen thinks about:
Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple , Shop Kendra's Favorite Products Mentioned in the episode here
Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet
Thanks 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 topic
Shop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelf
Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard
Follow Karen: @kendrabrackenferguson
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Power of Flexible Thinking, Self-Appreciation, and Deconditioning Your Mind ft. Poppy Jamie of Happy Not Perfect
Building the Perfect Melanin-Rich Skincare Routine ft. Natacha Paugam and Dr. Elyse Love of Ustawi
Building a Cold-Pressed and Unstressed Hair Care Routine ft. Helen Reavey, Founder of Act+Acre
Lessons in Self-Confidence ft. Kheris Rogers, 14 Year-Old Icon in the Making
Making Wellness Accessible, Embracing Your Curves & Finding Your Niche ft. Denise Vasi
How to Upgrade Your Shower Experience ft. Abena Boamah, Britta Plug, and Charlotte Palermino
Always Finding the Brightside ft. Influencer, Model, and Entrepreneur Rocky Barnes
Dry Skin, Bridal Makeup & Bikini Lines - Your Beauty Questions Answered
The Beauty Editor’s Guide to a Hot Girl Summer ft. Kayla Greaves, Kristina Rodulfo, and Tahirah Hairston
Pre-pregnancy Vanity, LA Beauty Trends, and Finding Your Balance ft. Pia Baroncini
Finding the Perfect Natural Deodorant ft. Sheena Yaitanes of Kosas
Three Generations of Mothers and Our Timeless Beauty Secrets ft. My Mom & Grandma
Debunking Beauty Myths, Rethinking “Clean” Skincare, and Finding the Perfect SPF ft. Charlotte Palermino of Dieux Skin
Holistic Skincare, Gua Sha Techniques, and Fixing Your Facial Posture ft. Britta Plug of Wildling Beauty
Lessons in Career Resilience & Self-Advocacy ft. Jerri DeVard aka my Mom
Not Your Average Clean Beauty Brand ft. Sheena Yaitanes of Kosas
Food, Feelings, and Falling in Love with New York ft. Sophia Roe
Hyperpigmentation, Spotty Hotties and Gen-Z Nihilism ft. Olamide Olowe of Topicals
Stop Asian Hate ft. Charlotte Cho, Lucie Zhang, and Natalie Chan
Three Beauty Lovers on Cosmetic Procedures, Podcasting, and the Future of the Industry ft. Jessica Matlin & Jennifer Sullivan of Fat Mascara
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Glad We Had This Chat with Caroline Hirons
Fashion People
Lipstick on the Rim
Anne of Green Gables
A Tale of Two Cities
The Run-Through with Vogue
The Everyday Style School