In this episode of Her Beauty Regimen with Chanel, I’m joined by Michelle Robinson, founder of DEMIblue Clean and Vegan Nail Polish. We talk about how her mother’s breast cancer journey inspired the creation of a clean, vegan, and cruelty-free nail brand; the powerful meaning behind the name DEMIblue; and how Michelle is redefining what it means to care for yourself through intentional beauty.

Michelle shares her story with honesty and heart, offering practical insights on turning personal pain into purpose, creating safer beauty products, and building a legacy rooted in family and faith.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • The touching story of how Michelle’s mother’s battle with breast cancer inspired DEMIblue’s 21-free, non-toxic nail formulations • How the name “DEMIblue” came to life—from her granddaughter Demi’s love for nail polish to the symbolism behind the color blue • Michelle’s mission to bring inclusivity, innovation, and clean beauty to nail care • Her advice for women building purpose-driven brands that make a difference

Whether you're a beauty lover, an indie brand founder, or simply on your own journey of becoming, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and grounded.

Connect with Michelle Robinson: Website: https://demibluenaturalnails.com Instagram:demibluenn

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In this episode of Her Beauty Regimen with Chanel, I’m joined by Sherena Timmons, founder of Natural For You by Sherena, a handcrafted wellness brand rooted in healing, purpose, and natural care. We talk about her journey navigating breast cancer, how she discovered the power of natural ingredients for hair and body care, and the inspiration behind building a brand that transforms personal challenges into purpose-driven business.

Sherena shares her story with honesty and insight, offering practical advice and encouragement for women navigating beauty, wellness, and personal growth.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The story behind how Sherena’s first natural product came to life after her breast cancer journey
• Tips for creating wellness products that are rooted in natural ingredients and self-care
• How she turned a life-threatening challenge into a thriving business and a message of hope

Whether you're a beauty lover, an indie brand founder, or on your own journey of becoming, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and grounded.

Connect with Sherena Timmons:

• Website: www.naturalforyoubysherena.com
• IG: @natural4ub

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In this episode of Her Beauty Regimen with Chanel, host Chanel Martin sits down with Cathy, the founder and CEO of Love Balunji, a vegan, handcrafted beauty brand rooted in her Ugandan heritage and the legacy of her late mother.

Cathy shares how grief sparked her purpose after losing her mother in 2019, leading her to create natural lip gloss and skincare products with clean, conscious ingredients. What began as a personal healing journey has grown into a soulful, mission-led brand committed to quality, transparency, and care.

The conversation dives deep into the reality of ingredient integrity, the rise (and controversy) of indie brands going corporate, and the decisions business owners face when legacy meets opportunity. Cathy also offers heartfelt advice for women starting their own beauty brands, and why staying grounded in passion—not profit—is the real key.

What listeners will hear in this episode: ● How personal loss led to the creation of Love Balunji ● Why clean, small-batch production still matters in a fast-beauty world ● Honest thoughts on indie brands selling to major corporations ● Her go-to product picks: rich body butter and signature non-sticky lip gloss ● Advice for aspiring beauty founders: start small, study hard, and lead with purpose

This episode is a raw and encouraging reminder that beauty isn’t just about the product — it’s about the heart behind it.

Connect with Love Balunji: Website: lovebalunji.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @lovebalunji YouTube: @lovebalunji

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