The Hue Report
The Hue Report is all about celebrating Black beauty, 24/7, 365. Hosted by beauty journalist Olivia Hancock, the show is your space for real, unfiltered conversations with Black beauty entrepreneurs, editors, and executives. Each episode dives into their unique beauty journeys, industry experiences, and, of course, the brands and products they’re loving. Think of The Hue Report as your go-to beauty catch-up with the coolest voices in the game. Stay connected with our community on thehuereport.com and on social @thehuereport.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 41
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
I'm Back! Welcome to a New Era of The Hue Report
After a two-year hiatus, The Hue Report is finally back! In my first solo episode, I'm getting into the highs and lows of the last two years and the evolution of The Hue Report. We'll a…
The Art of Revision ft. Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton, Founder of epi.logic
In this episode, Mbiye chats with Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton. She is a board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon dedicated to holistic facial refinement, specializing in eye aesthetics. He…
Celebrating African Beauty Rituals ft. Christina Funke Tegbe, founder of 54 Thrones
At the top of the year, I sat down with Christina Funke Tegbe to chat about her beloved bodycare brand, 54 Thrones. We chatted about how her Nigerian-American upbringing inspired her to…
Reinventing Men's Grooming ft. Calvin Quallis, founder of Scotch Porter
For this episode, we spoke to Calvin Quallis, founder and CEO of Scotch Porter. As a child, Calvin forged a connection with the beauty industry, growing up immersed in his mother’s beau…
Beauty TikTok, Braider Wars, and Redefining Beauty ft. Darian Harvin, Beauty Journalist
For this week’s episode, Mbiye chatted with Darian Harvin. Darian is a beauty writer, currently working as the beauty editor at large for Image at the LA Times. She is a beauty girl at …
How To Go From Beauty Editor to PR Exec ft. Stephanie Scott Bradshaw, Founder of First and Last PR
Today, I'm chatting with Stephanie Scott-Bradshaw, the founder of First and Last PR. Stephanie started as a beauty editor at Essence Magazine and Life & Style Magazine. She later felt c…
Bottling Memories Using Scent ft. Asia Grant, founder of Redoux
Today, Mbiye is chatting with Redoux's founder Asia Grant. Redoux's amazing Botanical Cleansing Bars have been featured in Vogue, Architectural Digest, WWD, and more. Asia opened up abo…
Becoming a Beauty Editor at 21 ft. Annie Blay, Editor at Allure
Today, I'm chatting with one of my editor friends, Annie Blay. Annie is currently a beauty editor at Allure, but she previously served as the associate beauty news editor at The Zoe Rep…
Beauty Rituals and Faves with Olivia + Mbiye
The Hue Report's producer Mbiye Kasonga and I are kicking off season four with a beauty speed round of our own. We're chatting about our earliest beauty memories, must-have products, an…
What It Means to Take a Skin-Forward Approach to Makeup ft. Tolu Funso, Makeup Artist
Today, I’m chatting with Tolu Funso, an Atlanta-based makeup artist. Tolu describes her approach to makeup as “skincare-obsessed natural glam,” and she truly does take her time to ensur…
Building A Hair Care Empire With Just $32 ft. Gwen Jimmere, Founder of Naturalicious
Today, I’m chatting with Gwen Jimmere. Gwen is a natural hair guru and CEO/Founder of Naturalicious. The idea to launch a natural hair brand came to Gwen in 2013. That year, she was dea…
The Journey to Becoming a Hair Legend ft. Kiyah Wright, Celebrity Hairstylist
Today, I have the pleasure of chatting with the one and only Kiyah Wright. She is a 2x Emmy-award-winning hairstylist. Her client roster includes some of the biggest names in Hollywood—…
Making Clean Beauty More Inclusive and Accessible ft. Jazmin Alvarez, founder of Pretty Well Beauty
Today, I’m chatting with Jazmin Alvarez, the founder of Pretty Well Beauty; a digital destination focused on making clean beauty accessible. Jazmin grew up connected to the beauty indus…
What It's Like Being a Beauty Influencer and Social Media Manager ft. Schae Graham
Today, I’m chatting with Schae Graham, a beauty content creator and the social media manager for Topicals. Schae is really that girl when it comes to content—she has an eye for creating…
This Founder Wants to Upgrade Your Skincare and Self-Care Routine ft. Toshia Baker, founder of ButterMeUpGoods
Today, I’m chatting with Toshia Baker, the founder of ButterMeUpGoods. Toshia’s brand offers luxurious skincare and body care products made with plant-based ingredients. She began build…
Creating Vegan, Clean Skincare for Women of Color ft. Barbara Jacques, founder of Jacq's Skincare
Today, I’m chatting with Barbara Jacques, the founder of Jacq’s Skincare. Barbara’s journey began in 2010 when she learned she was pregnant and had an ovarian tumor. Her diagnosis set h…
Creating Inclusive Lipsticks for People of Color ft. Camille Bell, founder of Poundcake
Today, I'm chatting with Camille Bell, the co-founder of Poundcake. The brand has become known for its red lipsticks formulated for your unique skin and lip tone. During the episode, Ca…
Empowering Others Through Clean, High-Performing Skincare ft. Khadidja Toure, founder of Kubra Kay Skincare
Today, I'm chatting with Khadidja Toure, the founder of Kubra Kay Skincare. Khadidja's interest in skincare started at an early age as she would watch her mother concoct different skin …
Building a Beauty Empire One Beat at a Time ft. Mimi J, Celebrity Makeup Artist
Today, I'm chatting with Mimi Johnson, an Atlanta-based celebrity makeup artist. She is also the founder of makeup brand The Glamatory and membership community/ subscription box for wom…
Making Clean Beauty More Inclusive ft. Tisha Thompson, founder of LYS Beauty
Today, I’m chatting with Tisha Thompson, a veteran in the clean beauty space. She started as a makeup artist in the early 2000s and spent most of her career working with PÜR Cosmetics …