Natural Born Sistah
An audio diary that documents black women's natural hair journeys. We answer the question: what’s it like to embrace your naturally textured hair? Here, you’ll find the courage to be you and the guidance you need in this journey of rediscovering yourself. In each episode, you’ll hear Lisa E, have unfiltered and informative discussions with different women who tell their personal true stories about how they are rocking their natural hair with confidence despite discrimination and bias. We overcome hair discrimination by creating a movement. We break down our insecurities and our internalized feelings of inferiority by taking a stand together and wearing our natural hair together. You’ll learn about the many different pains and pleasures of living with big black hair as well as how to care for it, what to do before your big chop, and how to deal with the judgmental people you will naturally encounter. Confidence is our Victory! And, if you would like to share your story through your natural hair journey on the Natural Born Sistah Podcast, email Lisa E. at naturalbornsistah@gmail.com. The process is easy.
Natural Born Sistah
"Similar to a First Kill “My bashful attempt to show the public my natural hair for the first time”
Host: Lisa. E - Natural Born Sistah
Guest: Keke Lashell
EPISODE SUMMARY
This podcast is dedicated to celebrating the journey of black women to embrace their natural hair, with our host, Lisa. E, aka Natural Born Sister, who inspires black women to groom and confidently flaunt their natural hair.
In today's episode, Lisa talks with Keke Lashell, who describes her struggle with her natural hair through several emotionally trying life experiences, but in the end, her resolve to stay natural keeps her anchored, with support from her partner and family.
SHOW NOTES
Currently on a bald haircut, Keke's hair journey has been full of ups and downs, having cut her hair for the third time following very emotionally draining situations. Despite this, Keke loves her hair and plans to encourage her daughter to wear her natural hair. This support extends to her social circle as she was motivated to throw a party to support natural hair, upon seeing the rave for other styles.
When starting out, Keke had a lot of uncertainty, especially while trying to understand her hair and figure out what products to use. Dealing with the frustration, she has tried several styles which have made her unsure and hesitant to flaunt the look. However, ironically, these experiences have brought her to a place where she is more aware and appreciative of the beauty in her natural hair, as she prepares to take that next step. Topics highlighted in this episode include;
· [01:40] Introducing today's guest, Keke Lashell
· [03:28] Learning to embrace her natural hair.
· [05:07] The most challenging aspect of going natural; discussing hair length.
· [07:21] Keke's hair before her transition.
· [10:22] Trying different hairstyles; How societal pressure made Keke indecisive and unhappy about her hair.
· [13:12] Keke's plans for her daughter to go natural.
· [15:11] How Keke's partner supported her to accept her natural hair.
· [16:41] Dealing with experiences of racial hair bias.
· [18:43] Some of Keke's favorite hairstyles.
· [20:29] More about Keke's hair journey.
· [24:42] About Keke's plans for a natural hair party.
· [28:57] Keke's current bald hair cut; starting fresh.
QUOTES
- ""We're our biggest critics when it comes to our hair"
- "At the end of the day, your natural hair is very beautiful, you are very beautiful with your natural curls and your natural growth"
- "I'm glad I have people around me that's telling me that I'm beautiful even after I cut all my hair off"
Resources
Connect with Lisa on Facebook or Instagram @naturalbornsistah
Connect with Keke on FB @Keyvunta Lashell
Join me with several other Natural Born Sistahs and listeners in the struggle to gain their confidence in their natural hair journey, by rockin’ theNatural Born Sistah w/logo
