Elevating Ghanaian Culture and Women of Color in the Beauty Industry with Hanahana Beauty Founder and CEO Abena Boamah-Acheampong
Hanahana Beauty Founder and CEO Abena Boamah-Acheampong delves into the challenges that she’s faced within the beauty industry and shares how Hanahana Beauty became a consciously clean skincare, beauty, and wellness brand. As a creative entrepreneur and mental health advocate, Abena wanted to focus on showcasing black women on a global scale. With the help of shea butter and the Katariga Women's Shea Cooperative in Ghana, her dreams became reality. Abena and Aaron dive into the misconceptions that lie within the beauty industry, talk about why shea butter is an integral part of Ghanaian culture, and how Hanahana Beauty uplifts women of color. Tune in to hear how Abena is bringing realism into the conversation around sustainability and learn more at hanahanabeauty.com.
Episode Air Date: January 18, 2022
Production Credits: Aaron Kwittken, Haley Sacotte, Nina Valdes, Maria Bayas, Michael Grubbs, Anna Lamm and Mathew Passy