LIVE from the Dear Media Studio in LA, it’s Tracee Ellis Ross! Multi-award-winning actress, producer, beauty CEO, comedienne, fashion guru and overall good human – we’re talking hair, nostalgia and the joy of making your own lunch!   Best known for her lead roles in the television series Girlfriends and ABC’s comedy series Black-ish, the multi-award-winning actress talks about being the full-time beauty founder and CEO behind Pattern Beauty, a haircare brand that celebrates, empowers and embraces curly, coily and tight-textured hair types. Tracee explains why Pattern isn’t just another celebrity beauty line, and why the brand took 10 years to create.   Tracee Ellis Ross is also the executive producer and narrator of the upcoming six-part docuseries, THE HAIR TALES, debuting on Oprah Winfrey Network and Hulu October 22nd, 2022. In this episode, Tracee explains why it was important to shine a light on women, beauty and identity through the distinctive lens of Black hair. Featuring Issa Rae, Chloe Bailey and more famous faces, Tracee takes us behind-the-scenes, revealing what it was like to interview Oprah Winfrey.   Plus, we get the details on Tracee’s next project, a 10-episode podcast series titled I Am America, produced in partnership with Dear Media. Scheduled for release in January 2023, the podcast aims to break through the noise during a divided time in the country’s political, social and economic landscape – creating space to heal as a nation.    In this episode we also discover: Tracee’s fondest beauty memories growing up the daughter of Diana Ross The exact products she blends to create her signature ombré red lip  Tracee’s personal hair hacks, including how she likes to use Pattern Beauty’s best-selling leave-in conditioner Which skincare products Tracee relies on to look ageless, on the cusp of her 50th birthday this month The actress’ thoughts on plastic surgery and weight loss in Hollywood How she approaches her own fitness routine Madame Hiver’s beauty philosophy and routine (as told in Tracee’s alter ego’s character signature voice!)  Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.    For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!    Macy’s Macy’s is your one-stop shop to make your style statement. Head on over to macys.com/starrewards. When you're a Macy’s Star Rewards member, you'll earn rewards on every purchase except gift cards, services and fees.  Pair Eyewear With Pair Eyewear, changing up your frames is easier than ever. Just snap on a new design to transform your look whenever the mood strikes.Go to paireyewear.com/Beauty15 for 15% off your first purchase. Clinique Don’t call it makeup. This is skincare in just your shade. Find your shade of the Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation this holiday season at Clinique.com.  *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*   Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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