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Episode 113:

Guest Name: Loreal Mallett

Guest Business: All Butter’d Up

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter Podcast, we chat with Loreal Mallett, the Founder of All Butter’d Up, a luxury skincare brand specializing in oil-based, non-greasy body care products that empower busy women to prioritize self-care through thoughtfully curated experiences.

Loreal shares her inspiring journey, tracing her love for fragrances and skincare back to her childhood in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. Influenced by her grandmother’s extensive perfume collection and their time crafting homemade salves together, Loreal developed an early passion for creating products that nurture the skin and spirit.

The spark for All Butter’d Up came in 2017 when Loreal crafted her first batch of body butter as heartfelt gifts for church members. As demand grew, and after months of making products for free, a supportive customer encouraged her to turn her passion into a business. Drawing on her background in business and entrepreneurship, Loreal expanded All Butter’d Up into a growing self-care community rooted in wellness and empowerment.

Loreal also speaks candidly about building a brand that centers self-love, the importance of maintaining authenticity, and the power of creating space for women to care for themselves unapologetically.

If you’re passionate about wellness, entrepreneurship, or building community through self-care, this is the episode for you!

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…

1. What was Loreal like as a child?
2. What does all-natural mean for All butter’d up
3. Origin of All Butter’d up
4. Improving and changing your business
5. BBM Brag Moment
6. What brings them joy?
7. Why do black businesses matter?

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https://www.allbutterdup.com

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorealmallett

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Episode 112:

Guest Name: Deida K. Massey

Guest Business: Bixa Beauty

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Black Businesses Matter Podcast we chat with Deida K. Massey is the Founder and CEO of Bixa Beauty; a vegan friendly product line that empowers individuals by celebrating beauty through the richness of cultural diversity, ethical practices, and inclusivity.

Deida shares her inspiring journey, tracing her love for beauty back to childhood memories of experimenting with her mother’s makeup on herself and her cousins. Creative and imaginative from a young age, she initially followed in her grandfather’s footsteps by studying child and family law. While working in the city office, Deida also pursued her passion as a makeup artist, ultimately making the bold decision to leave her job and move to Los Angeles to become a celebrity makeup artist.

The spark for Bixa Beauty came during a mission trip to Zanzibar, where a tour guide introduced her to the Bixa orellana plant,commonly known as the lipstick plant. This moment inspired the launch of her paraben-free, cruelty-free brand.

Deida also speaks candidly about the challenges of entrepreneurship, especially for Black women. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship while highlighting the ongoing struggle to secure adequate funding, despite consistent access to guidance and support.

If you’re passionate about clean beauty, entrepreneurship, or making space for diverse voices in the industry, this is the episode for you!

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…

1. What was Deida like as a child?
2. When did she decide to focus on make up
3. Bixa Beauty founding.
4. Importance of mentorship and funding.
5. BBM Brag Moment
6. What brings them joy?
7. Why do black business matter?

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https://www.bixabeauty.com/

Connect with them on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bixabeauty/

Support the show

To connect further with me:
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Connect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agency
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We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300.

Episode 111:

Guest Name: Sanja Noble

Guest Business: Premier72

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Black Businesses Matter Podcast, we sit down with Sanja E. Noble, Director of Treasury Operations, where she manages multi-billion-dollar budgets annually. Sanja is also the founder of Premier72, a firm dedicated to helping Baby Boomer business owners with succession planning and exit strategies, and the CEO of Silver Crown Credit Repair, where she empowers individuals to rebuild credit and achieve financial freedom. With an MBA, a Master’s in Project Management, and recognition as a Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business alum, Sanja’s career is rooted in excellence, strategy, and service.

Sanja opens up about her early years, describing herself as a quiet observer who was simply waiting for the right time to bloom. A natural competitor with a love for math and learning, her childhood passions laid the groundwork for her success in the male-dominated field of finance.

She also reflects on the importance of exit planning for business owners, emphasizing the need to ensure profitability and long-term sustainability. Sanja shares a pivotal moment with her first client that taught her the value of explaining complex business ideas in simple, relatable terms.

If you’re a business owner thinking about your next chapter or someone who values financial empowerment, this is the episode for you!

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…

1. What was Sanja like as a child?
2. Prioritizing your finances
3. Importance of the exit strategies
4. Importance of partnership in building your business
5. The process of purchasing a business
6. BBM Brag Moment
7. What brings them joy?
8. Why do black business matter?

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Connect with them

Connect with them on their website: https://www.Premier72.com

Connect with them on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjaenoble/l

Support the show

To connect further with me:
Visit my website: Thel3agency.com
Connect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agency
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Be sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter