Happy New Month! Today's episode is skincare and nothing else. A solo episode breaking down some of the products I've been using for the last few months.

Trust me these are all my personal honest reviews.

• K beauty brand shopped www.stylevana.com*

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I'M BACK!! No promo, just pure vibes.

I'm joined by Celebrity Lash Artist and my mummy goals ( I don't say that lightly) Asso @appletones we talk motherhood, doing things our way! how she manages to balance living life to the fullest, running a freelance lash business, while still being a present mum. Of course, it wouldn't be After25 if we didn't talk skincare.

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I Don’t know who needed this today, but I hope it gives you a quick escape from all the heaviness we are all experiencing. 

On this episode, I go through my current lockdown routine and give you a little back story on my skincare journey.

Please sit back, relax and enjoy! Lets all continue to stay safe during this difficult time ladies! 

Products mentioned: Marauja Oil ( Passion Fruit), Alumier - Ever Active C&E +Peptide, Alumier -Bright & Clear Solution, Korres - Wild Rose, Exfoliating cleanser, CeraVe - Hydrating Cleanser, Super Facialist - Salicylic Acid Anti Blemish Clay Mask, Pia -Copaiba Deep Cleanse AHA Mask, Rosewater & Glycerin Mist, The Ordinary - Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

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Short and sweet but worth the listen! On this special episode I talk about what pushed me to rebrand/reinvent myself. Life during the lockdown and whats next for After25podcast. 

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I wasn’t going to release this because when we initially recorded my mic wasn’t turned on, so my vocals compared to my guest was super low but thanks to my amazing engineer, who was able to make me sound loud enough. So here it is, I hope you enjoy this weeks episode with another Congolese babe Noella Ndaya who some of you will know her as Ella The Body. First things first, trust me when I say she’s more than just The Body! With beauty and brains Noella is all about her business and her brand. 

On this episode we talk fitness and what motivated her to start the page Ella The Body! Inspiring other women to get their bodies right, the right way. We also touch on body insecurities and our own personal relationship with weight and food.

We discuss her main Bread and Butter; Hair by Noella. Her vision for her business and getting to a point where she can charge the prices that reflects the quality of her work. We can only Stan!! 

I hope you enjoy the episode, please stay safe and stay home! x

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Joelle Avelino is the perfect mix of taking chances and the power of pray when it comes to her career. 

It was an absolute pleasure talking to this incredible Congolese artist who’s clients include BBC, The Guardian, The Washington Post: The Lily, Backstage, Ivy Kids, Daydreamers press and The Wild Honey Pies just to name a few. Her work is a clear representation of her world and the world around her.

We discuss representation and how important it is for us in our chosen careers and of course our kids.

I’m always looking for mummy advice from those who seem to have it figured out or at least have their own routine.

As a fellow skincare junkie, Joelle shares some gems!

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https://www.joelleavelino.com/

Skincare brands mentioned: 

Urban Skin RX

Retinol Rapid Repair & Dark Spot Treatment

Even Tone Super Glow

*The ingredient we were trying to say is Niacinamide* we never claimed to professionals

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This episode is dear to my heart! Not only do I get to talk to a woman who I consider a friend but also one of the people that keeps pushing me when it comes to the podcast world! On today’s episode I speak to fellow Congolese babe Violette Kimona, founder of the platform CNC- Congo Network Creative. Myself and Violette take you back to our Uni days, we both studied Fashion Promotions. 

We get real on our PERSONAL experiences within the Fashion industry. The good, the bad and the Racist! What fashion looked like 10 years ago for two young black women entering the industry. 

My guest also goes through her career journey within The fashion industry. Roles including fashion pr, buyer and also fashion recruitment. 

Tune in to hear us discuss what it means to be a British Congolese women and how we want to see it changed for the next generation. Its a good one! P.s we are not loud we are passionate ( Periodt )

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Skincare brands mentioned: 

Clinique, Green blend, Elah, Narloa 

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Joining me on this week's episode of #after25podcast is Alison Awoyera, founder of It'sBlackOwned, a platform dedicated to showcasing and supporting black-owned businesses. Alison is all about supporting and giving back to the black community, which is exactly what It'sBlackOwned does. A woman determined to make It'sBlackOwned a go-to when in search of credible black-owned products and services. 

Tune in for the realness on how to make your main Bread&Butter support your side hustle. We touch on supporting the black community and help keep our favourite places opened for generations to come. 

Of course, we have some mummy talk! as a new mum to a one-year-old, Alison shares her tips on self-care and being more than just a mum. We also have a fun conversation on skincare and trust me its funny!

Follow Alison on IG: AliawoyeraIt'BlackOwned.com

Products/ Resources mentioned

Peckham Plams

Wig Wash and Drop

Neutrogena Facial Wash

The Body Shop Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash Scrub Mask

Superdrug Vitamin E Skin Oil

Lifeofatree- Moringa Teabags

Vitamin e Gel Moisture Cream

Lancome Hydra Zen Nuit Moisturise

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Happy International Women's day!

Its only right we launch our first episode on a day that celebrates women and who better to invite than Rhea Cartwright, who's whole career centers around skincare. 

Beauty writer for publications such as @refinery29uk, @dazedbeauty 

Qualified skincare expert & beauty strategist

We talk career and where it all started. We touch on the lack of diversity within the skincare industry and using her voice to be loud about these issues. 

Rhea will also breakdown how to start a simple yet effective skincare routine and who you should be listening to when it comes to your skincare. 

Follow Rhea: @its_rhea @nahfemme

Stay in touch with Me: @theashafundi

List of things products/Resources mentioned on the show: 

Cerave Hydrating Cleanser

Alumier: Ultimate Boost Serum

Pam Marshall: Mortar & Milk

FernSkinClinic

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Welcome to After25Podcast with your host Asha Fundi

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In this week's episode, I'm joined by the creatively fearless, singer-songwriter Shae Universe. We talk about all things music and how the industry continues to let Black women down. We discuss how her Nigerian and church background has inspired her work and what life after25 looks like for a thriving artist. Of course, we have a skincare talk :-)

Please sit back and enjoy

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What happens when two Libras meet?! We talk sex and what that looks like After25. 

On this week’s episode I’m joined by Talent manager / Sex Positive podcast host, Georgette @just_georgette @justthetippod

We discuss what life looks like when you live on your terms, with no fucks given! Her energy, her whole vibe - very Libra. 

Please sit back and enjoy

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The best conversations are those where you completely lose track of time - this was one of those conversations. 

On this week’s episode Im taking to the incredibly stylish Akilah Cohen Boadi @Akilahgram

you are in for a treat. 

A writer doing her part in calling out Racism in the Fashion industry. part of the platform Pepper Your Talk, they recently released an Anti-Racism in Fashion report. 

Tune in for an incredible discussion on fashion, starting a career later in life, living life After25 in our terms, personal style and so much more! 

The plan was to release part1 and part2 but after being late with the episode its my treat.

Please sit back and enjoy XOXO 

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Happy Mother's Day to every single mum out there!

On this special Mother's day episode Im speaking to fellow mummy and a Youtube OG content creator E S T A R E aka @Estaregrams

We talk about what motherhood looked like as a teen mum. How she's navigated the influencer world as one of the first to take it from hobby to a full time career.

We talk about what life looks like After25, the gems she is sharing with aspiring content creators on her Weekly Club House Room where Estare and a few guest influencers and other creatives share tips, offer honest advice on how you can also turn your hobby into a career.

As you guys know my fave part is the skincare talk, we touch skin issues after child birth. Cutting out food to breakouts and using The Barbara Sturm products for dark skin. And being a boy mum Estare shares how she's encouraging her son to care for his skin at 13.

Please sit back and enjoy.

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Back like I never left and what a better way to launch season 2 than with Health and Beauty blogger Jeaulina Cato, as many of you will know her @healthbyjeau 

We talk career, from Fashion, to the world of beauty and skincare content. 

Having worked with brands like Kiehl’s, Bobbi Brown and Vida Glow just to name a few. Please sit back and enjoy 2 hours of nothing but a great conversation with someone who loves skincare as much as I do. 

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We’re back!! Im so excited to be back recording and talking to more incredible Black women, especially with how the world is treating us. #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #TeamMeggTheeStallion

In todays episode Im joined by fellow Congolese Beauty Boss Fi’ Afobe Orelaja, Co founder/Director of London Beauty Agency. 

With years of Marketing and PR industry experience, and a solid client list such as Heather Dapaah, Mahina Makeup and Joy Adenuga. It’s clear to see that Fifi is exactly what the beauty industry needs. 

Tune in to hear about how London Beauty Agency started, Fifi’s personal career journey, and we also touch on mental health, pre wedding skincare, Drag queens, botox and so much more. 

Sit back and enjoy and don’t forget to let me know what you think ( Our DMs are open) 

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   @londonbeauty.agency

Skincare brands mentioned: 

Dr.Med. Christine Schrammek-Drusio

Green peel

Heliocare

Medik8

Simples 

Dermaquest

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Elle UK publication named Maeve Hardware a Black owned brand to support forever, and on the latest episode Im talking to the boss behind the brand. 

Yvonne Oshodi, launched Maeve Hardware only a few months before Covid-19 lockdown so we discuss what its like running a new business during Pandemic. 

Of course we cover what what her experience has been like in an industry with very little representation of black designers. 

As a fellow South London babe (Croydon Gang Gang) We talk about how her personal style has influenced her design pieces for Maeve Hardware. 

The skincare talk in this episode is just spectacular! A K-beauty Fan, Yvonne breaks down her skincare routine.

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Skincare brands mentioned: 

Paula choice 

Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Hanskin 

Pore Cleansing Oil

Banila co

Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Nourishing

Farmacy 

Green Clean 

Then I met you 

The cleansing duo

Instree

Green Tea Fresh Toner 

Elensilia 

CPP Collagen 80% Intensive Eye Cream

Krave 

Oat so simple water cream

Klairs

Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Drop

Soft Airy UV Essence SPF 50 PA

Cosrx

Triple C Lightning Liquid

Kao Biore 

UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 

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“Im like Marmite, you either love me or you don’t” - Amina Ajayi is the type of woman that owns every part of herself and is unapologetic while doing so. 

A lot of people claim to be confident but when you walk with that confidence inside boardrooms while black and a woman, I can only Stan!

A cosmetic scientist, founder of Lila’Lli cosmetics and now the creative director of the newly launched Emolyne Cosmetics; Amina gives us some real gems, on where to start when launching a Black owned beauty brand. 

We discuss, knowing ones worth, and when to walk away from situations or roles that do not value what you bring to the table. 

We talk beauty, Black beauty brands that is! Where it's at now and where we hope to see it go. 

Of course, it would not be after25 if I didn’t ask a whole cosmetic scientist what her beauty routine is. 

Sit back and enjoy and let me know know what you think by tagging us in your instagram posts! 

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  @emolynecosmetics

Skincare brands mentioned: 

THE INKEY LIST

Salicylic Acid Cleanser

KATE SOMERVILLE

EradiKate Cleanser

Daily Foaming Cleanser

KATE SOMERVILLE

ExfoliKate Cleanser

Daily Foaming Wash

NIOD

Sanskrit Saponins

SUPERGOOP!

Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30

Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30

ALPHA-H

Liquid Gold

*The company I mentioned is actually called A complexion Company*

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