Beauty Enthusiasts & Empowerment in 2025
The Black Beauty Club—Beauty Enthusiasts are the fabric of our vibrant and diverse community, united by a shared passion for celebrating and elevating Black beauty, culture, and creativity.
Vol. 1 of The Newsletter jumpstarts the new year with exclusive conversations featuring some of our favorite beauty enthusiasts. We dive into their unique journeys, explore the ever-evolving beauty landscape through their eyes, and get a sneak peek at the exciting ventures they have planned for the year ahead.
A New Chapter: Empowerment Through Beauty in 2025
Founder's Letter - by Tomi Talabi
Hello 🧡,
I’m thrilled to welcome you into an exciting new chapter for The Black Beauty Club, filled with fresh beginnings, major milestones, and the promise of more. Looking back on 2024, I can’t help but beam at our rollercoaster ride. From fabulous moments in Paris last March to testing new, bold initiatives at home, our collective spirit amazes me.
As we step into 2025, we’re reinforcing our core mission, vision, and values and reaffirming our commitment to aligning Black communities across the global diaspora through the power of beauty. This year’s theme, “Empowerment Through Beauty,” reminds us that our work goes far beyond aesthetics. We are fostering transformative experiences, highlighting the brilliance of Black culture, and uplifting our community at every turn.
Our calendar is already brimming with dynamic events. First up is our wellness event this January, followed by our inaugural Black History Month flagship event—a dream long in the making. None of this would be possible without our team's remarkable talents and dedication: Utibe Mbagwu, Mimi Sillah, Andrew Staple, Tatiana Monet, Brittany Thompson, Courtney Liburd, and our brilliant newsletter editor, Kori Clay. The Black Beauty Club thrives because of them—period!
We’re also thrilled about our upcoming collaborations, especially with NARS Cosmetics. Stay tuned for our big announcement on January 17, 2025.
Courtney Liburd or Andrew Staple are your points if your brand wants to be part of this journey. We love welcoming new partners and crafting experiences that spotlight our beauty, culture, and creativity.
Thank you for riding with us. Let’s make 2025 our most memorable and impactful year.
Lets go,
Tomi Talabi
Founder, The Black Beauty Club
Beauty Enthusiasts we are inspired by:
Essence Iman stepped away from The Established with a clear vision for the future of beauty. As a strategist, she now supports Black beauty entrepreneurs in building successful, lasting brands. Essence’s bold creativity and authentic approach inspire a new generation of founders to find and embrace unique voices and shine in a saturated industry.
Blake Newby swapped the anchor desk for the beauty arena, captivating fans with her dynamic perspective. From setting trends at Glamour to revolutionizing standards at Essence, Blake’s fearless vision and magnetic presence inspire her social audience and beauty entrepreneurs to break barriers and embrace their brilliance.
French beauty standards have long been confined to a narrow ideal, but Black French women are breaking the mold with their vibrant styles and rich cultural heritage. They have transformed outdated norms by blending quintessential French elegance with bold, authentic flair. This pivotal movement is redefining beauty in France and paving the way for a more inclusive and dynamic industry.
What we are currently reading:
Business of Fashion: Why the Obesity Drug Revolution Is a Work in Progress
Business of Fashion: Why the Dire State of Black Beauty Threatens the Entire Industry
DazedDigital: Get to know the MUA behind Doechii’s face tape
Dazed Digital: Bushes, Botox, and body ideals -The six most read beauty articles of 2024
The Cut: How Do I Treat Hair Loss? Tell Me Everything.
The Strategist: The Beauty Stuff We’re Bringing Into 2024
VOGUE: African Women Were at the Center of Pop Music in 2024—Where Will They Go in 2025?
VOGUE Business: What investors want from beauty brands in 2025
As we step into Chapter 2025, we’re grateful to have you on this journey of beauty, empowerment, and community. Stay connected, stay inspired, and celebrate the unique brilliance each of you brings to The Black Beauty Club.
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