Reflections with Baze Mpinja
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<p>Reflections is a podcast that holds up a mirror to beauty and society—exploring what’s beautiful, complex, and everything in between. Hosted by veteran beauty journalist Baze Mpinja, the show goes beyond trends and product talk to unpack how beauty shows up in pop culture, sports, media, and everyday life.</p>
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9/3/2025
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Recent Episodes
November 26, 2025
Michelle Obama’s Hairstylists on the Power of Being Seen
Yene Damtew and Njeri Radway reflect on The Look and how a First Lady’s hair can shift culture, change the conversation, and reshape how we see ourselves. Guest: Yene Damtew, Hairstylist Njeri Radway, Hairstylist and Braider Get your copy of The Look -- out now! Read: Michelle Obama's 2018 Essence Cover Story Watch: Becoming on Netflix See: The Nashville Look, Becoming Tour, 2019 See: The Boho Look for Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival 2022 Read: The Chignon Look for the W...
November 12, 2025
How AI is Generating Concerns About Models
Beauty brands can now use AI to generate photo shoots without cameras—or people. This week, we dissect the potential impact on the modeling industry, beauty, and culture. Why have models mattered so deeply to us, and what do we lose if they disappear? Guest: Sophia Panych, Beauty Journalist and Backstage Beauty Expert Read: Does This Look Like A Real Woman? AI Model in Vogue Raises Concerns About Beauty Standards Watch: Cindy's Iconic Pepsi Commercial, Inside the Supermodel Cafe, and M...
October 29, 2025
Let’s Talk Relaxers: Memories, Myths, and the Hairy Moment We’re In
Baze talks with Antonia Opiah, founder of Unruly, about the complicated legacy of relaxers: from kitchen perms and beauty ads that equated straight hair with success, to the growing awareness of what that pursuit has cost. See: "Was it her rèsumè... or Raveen?" Read: Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Surpass 10,000 as Major Brands Face Growing Cancer Claims — RetailBoss Read: What is The CROWN Act? Watch: You Can Touch My Hair Part 1 and Part 2 — Unruly Watch: The Wig Scene — How To Get Away with Murder ...
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- What is Reflections with Baze Mpinja?
<p>Reflections is a podcast that holds up a mirror to beauty and society—exploring what’s beautiful, complex, and everything in between. Hosted by veteran beauty journalist Baze Mpinja, the show goes beyond trends and product talk to unpack how beauty shows up in pop culture, sports, media, and everyday life.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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