The Real Talk About Black Hair Brand Sales You Need to Hear
Hey Mane Cut family!
This week's episode is probably our most passionate discussion yet. Jade and Cataanda are tackling the elephant in the room: why do we celebrate some black haircare brand acquisitions but criticize others?
Here's what got us fired up:
✨ Carol's Daughter is back! Lisa Price reclaimed her brand from L'Oreal after 10 years, and it's giving us all the feels
✨ Black-to-black wins: Bread Beauty Supply was just acquired by Topicals founder Olamide Olowe through her holding company - but why isn't this all over your timeline?
✨ Taraji's power move: The Empire star just purchased full ownership of her haircare brand, but the streets are surprisingly quiet
The uncomfortable truth? We're quick to drag acquisitions when they go to large corporations, but we're not celebrating enough when they stay in the family.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Why formulas change ALL the time (and it's not always about who owns the company)
The black-owned brands you should know about but probably don't support enough
How Richelieu Dennis turned his Shea Moisture exit into buying Essence Magazine and supporting other founders
Why some founders WANT to sell (and why that's actually a good thing)
The difference between judgment and curiosity when it comes to business decisions
Cataanda's insider tea: Having worked behind the scenes at major beauty companies, she's sharing what really happens during acquisitions - and why Lisa Price staying involved for 10 years shows incredible integrity.
Jade's founder perspective: As someone who's built companies, she breaks down why exits can actually benefit the community when done right.
The big question: Are we focusing on the wrong things when brands get acquired?
This episode might challenge how you think about black business success. We're asking you to move from judgment to curiosity and consider the bigger picture.
Drop your thoughts in the comments - we want to hear if you agree, disagree, or have examples we missed!
Listen now and let us know: What would you do if you built a multi-million dollar brand?
P.S. - We're keeping it real but keeping it respectful. Peace in the comments please! ✌️
Links mentioned in this episode:
Bread Beauty Supply acquisition news
Taraji P. Henson acquisition news
Carol's Daughter return to Lisa Price
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