In this deeply inspiring episode of The Bougie Baldie Podcast, host and hair loss coach Kellie Rhymes sits down with the radiant Michele Johnson—a 55-year-old unapologetically bald woman of color—to talk about her personal journey with alopecia areata.

After years of hiding behind braids, weaves, sisterlocks, and wigs, Michele decided to shed not just her hair, but society’s expectations. What started as hesitation became a bold statement of self-love and confidence. Together, Michele and Kellie unpack the emotional toll of hair loss, the pressures of beauty standards in Black communities, and the unspoken connection between health and hair.

💬 Real talk includes:

• The physical and emotional impacts of alopecia

• The truth about locks, tension, and traction alopecia

• How internal health factors like fibroids and thyroid issues contribute to hair loss

• Coping with public stares and misconceptions—especially from kids and potential partners

• The importance of support groups like Baldicon and building a sisterhood of bald beauty

Whether you're navigating your own hair loss journey or simply seeking empowering stories of resilience, this episode is a must-listen. Michele reminds us all that beauty isn't defined by strands—it’s defined by strength.

✨ "I may not have hair, but I have high cheekbones and confidence—and I rock both." – Michele Johnson

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Need hair loss support

https://calendly.com/kmwr-global-enterprises/work-with-ms-kellie-michele

For additional hair loss support, resources, products and services visit www.limitlessmindsetcoach.com

Support the She Is Movement non profit organization by purchasing one of our shirts!

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support women in improving themselves to have a better quality of life. You can get your Bougie Baldie apparel it at https://www.limitlessmindsetcoach.com/category/all-products

What if your hair loss isn’t just about age or genetics—but a message from your body?

On this powerful episode of The Bougie Baldie Podcast, host Kellie Rhymes sits down with triple-certified functional medicine expert Julie Olson, founder of Fortitude Functional Nutrition and the Healthy Hair Fix™ program. Julie shares her deeply personal and professional journey of overcoming devastating hair loss—not with meds or serums—but by healing her whole body from the inside out. 🌱💪

🎯 Together, they dive into:
✔️ The 5 root causes of female hair loss (and why doctors often miss them)
✔️ Why functional medicine looks beyond the surface to restore true health
✔️ The billion-dollar beauty + pharma myths keeping women stuck
✔️ How Julie transformed her own health after being ignored by conventional doctors
✔️ Her 5R Framework to detox, nourish, and rebalance the body
✔️ What her upcoming book "Hair Loss Secrets and Solutions" reveals about the industry’s hidden truths
✔️ Tips to reclaim your confidence, energy, and inner fortitude—whether hair regrowth happens or not

💡 Whether you’re dealing with hair loss, autoimmune issues, or chronic stress, this episode is a must-listen. Julie reminds us that even when regrowth isn’t possible, resilience always is. 💛

🛎️ BONUS: Listeners get 50% off Julie’s online course “Foundations” for a limited time—details in the episode!

In this episode of the Bougie Baldie Podcast, host Kellie welcomes special guest Tara Fields, a resilient woman who has been bald for seven years due to two major brain surgeries.

Tara shares her inspirational journey of embracing her scars, overcoming emotional challenges, and redefining beauty for herself.

Both Kellie and Tara discuss their experiences with hair loss, self-acceptance, and the importance of inner beauty. Tara also introduces her upcoming initiative, Baldy Confidence, aimed at empowering bald women to embrace their unique beauty.

Don't miss this heartfelt conversation and stay tuned for updates on Tara's new venture!

Be on The Bougie Baldie TV Show

https://calendly.com/kmwr-global-enterprises/transformational-discovery-call

Need hair loss support

https://calendly.com/kmwr-global-enterprises/work-with-ms-kellie-michele

For additional hair loss support, resources, products and services visit www.limitlessmindsetcoach.com

Support the She Is Movement non profit organization by purchasing one of our shirts! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support women in improving themselves to have a better quality of life. You can get your Bougie Baldie apparel it at https://www.limitlessmindsetcoach.com/category/all-products

Follow Tara Fields on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/iamsumbodi