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It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin

Welcome to It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin, where inspiring founders & creatives share ‘who I built this with’. Have you ever asked yourself…“how can I be happier, healthier, peaceful, famous, powerful, or successful?” When you want change, your life will shift, you let go, and begin to trust other people. This new energy will attract new people & create momentum in your life that reveals your purpose. Awareness is life’s balancing tool and you are in the right place at the right time,

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00:33:38

S4. EP. 70 - Why Is Sephora So Successful? A Deep...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/11/04

In this solo episode, I’m taking a deep dive into the Sephora ecosystem, from Sephora Squad to Sephora Storefront to Sephora Accelerate, and break down why the beauty giant’s strategy is one of the smartest models in modern creator marketing.Drawing from my own journey as a longtime makeup artist and creator, we’ll explore how Sephora built an interconnected system that supports influencers, brands, and community all at once and how you can apply the same thinking to your own creative life.I will

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00:14:58

S4. EP. 69 - The Guide on How to Build Your Village...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/10/28

Welcome to Build Your Village, a video e-book for the Village community. I’m Delina Medhin, the host of It Takes a Village. This video ebook is designed to help you explore how to network, meet people, and build your own community. On the show, we have discussed how I built my village and how I have helped others build theirs. Now it’s time to talk about how to build your own.In this episode, I open up about the origin story of why the Build Your Village E-book needed to happen now. It was a divine

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00:25:36

S4. EP. 68 - Feminine Money Energy: I Only Want What...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/10/21

In this solo episode, Delina dives into feminine money energy and what it means to move from chasing to attracting. She shares how burnout reshaped her relationship with ambition, the difference between selling and marketing, the importance of community, the transformative power of gratitude, and the power of only wanting what truly wants you back.Delina reflects on how influential people in her life have guided her career and offers thoughts on finding alignment in your personal and professional

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01:18:29

S4. EP. 67 - Urban Decay’s Wende Zomnir Is Back -...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/10/14

Wende Zomnir, a beauty industry disruptor and co-founder of both Urban Decay and Caliray, joins us today to talk all about breaking beauty in two different decades, the serendipitous aerobics class connection that led to partnering with Cisco Systems co-founder Sandy Lerner, and how finding plastic trash on a deserted island in the Maldives sparked her mission to create truly sustainable beauty.She breaks down the wild early days of Urban Decay - from tracking down Shirley Manson through Minneapolis

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01:11:51

S4. EP. 66 - Mentorship and Community Elevate...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/10/07

Naeemah LaFond, a powerhouse hairstylist and global ambassador, joins us today to talk about her journey from playing with Barbie hair in Brooklyn to revolutionizing texture education in the beauty industry. She opens up about the pivotal 2020 guide that sparked industry-wide conversations about supporting Black hairstylists, the creation of her game-changing Black On Set mentorship program, and how she built Texture On Set into the must-attend event for professionals.Naeemah also shares deeply

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01:10:54

S4. EP. 65 - How to Work with a Creative Agency, with...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/09/30

Sanja Komljenovic, a strategic powerhouse and founder of ONA agency, joins us today to talk all about building brands that matter, the art of empathy-driven marketing, and how her refugee experience shaped her problem-solving mindset. She breaks down the real work behind successful campaigns for Nike, Ulta Beauty, and other major brands, plus the importance of hiring people with lived experience to tell authentic stories.Sanja also opens up about fleeing Bosnia during the genocide as a child and how

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00:49:37

S4. EP. 64 - Securing an Investor 101 & Explaining...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/09/23

Alisa Carmichael, a powerhouse investor and partner at VMG Partners, joins us today to talk all about the world of venture capital, private equity, and growth equity for founders who want to understand what they're actually signing up for. She breaks down the different stages of investment, from early-stage VC checks to multi-million dollar growth equity partnerships, and explains why most investors don't want to be married to your business forever.Alisa also opens up about being one of the

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00:44:40

S4. EP. 63 - Acquired for $380 million with Founder...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/09/16

Beatrice Dixon, founder and CEO of The Honey Pot Company, joins us today to talk all about building a $380 million wellness empire that started with a dream visit from her grandmother. She opens up about her year-long struggle with bacterial vaginosis, the ancestral wisdom that led to her first product formulation, and how she scaled from making vulva wash in her kitchen to securing major retail partnerships with Target and Walmart.She also gets real about the business side of success, breaking down

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00:04:59

Be the Friend Who Opens Doors with Franchesca Ramsey

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/07/01

In this episode, Delina Medhin welcomes Franchesca Ramsey, an award-winning writer, actress, and digital creator, for an open conversation about her ability to see the potential in others and learning to trust your instincts. Franchesca shares how her love of helping others succeed has shaped her career, from connecting friends with opportunities to supporting emerging talent behind the scenes.We dive into Franchesca’s reflections on overcoming imposter syndrome, as a Black Queer woman in

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00:05:10

Village Insight 5: Being Single and a Founder with...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/06/24

In this episode, Delina Medhin welcomes Deepica Mutyala, the Founder and CEO of Live Tinted, for an open and heartfelt conversation about self-growth, self-care, and raising the bar in life, relationships, and work. Deepica shares her journey of stepping back from the constant demands of social media to find stillness, clarity, and a new baseline for success. Her story is one of learning to slow down, set boundaries, and prioritize what truly matters.We dive into Deepica’s reflections on the

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00:07:05

Village Insight 4: Michelle Obama’s Hairstylist on...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/06/17

In this episode, Delina welcomes hairstylist and entrepreneur Yene Damtew for a meaningful conversation about intuition, boundaries, and navigating relationships in the world of beauty and celebrity. Yene opens up about her instinct for spotting opportunists, the importance of keeping a tight circle, and how her upbringing shaped her approach to trust and connection, especially as someone who’s worked with high-profile celebrities like Sasha, Malia, and Michelle Obama.We explore the challenges of

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00:06:22

Village Insight 3: The Story of Issa Rae's Coffee...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/06/10

In this episode, we welcome the multi-talented Issa Rae for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, creative growth, and the power of collaboration. Issa shares her journey from the early days of Awkward Black Girl to becoming a trailblazer in entertainment and business. Issa’s passion for building community shines through her investments and partnerships, including her work with Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen and her commitment to uplifting South LA.We dive into Issa’s experiences navigating

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00:10:02

Village Insight 2: Bringing Dreams to Life with...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/06/03

In this episode, we welcome Violette Serrat for an intimate conversation about turning creative passion into purposeful business while exploring the delicate balance between ambition and authenticity. Violette opens up about her evolution from makeup content creator to founder of VIOLETTE_FR, sharing the mindset shifts that allowed her to pursue her vision with unwavering focus while protecting herself from the paralysis of perfectionism.We dive deep into the art of building a brand that feels

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00:09:40

Village Insight 1: The Power of Self-Reflection and...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/05/21

In this episode, we welcome the incredible Danessa Myricks for a conversation exploring the transformative power of self-reflection and personal growth while unpacking the essential tools that help maintain our self-confidence during life's inevitable ups and downs. Danessa shares her wisdom on why inner validation matters more than external approval, how we can learn valuable lessons from others' journeys, and the crucial role played by supporters who remind us of our progress when we forget how

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00:30:44

S3. EP. 62 - Burnout caused by Period Pain, Hormone...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/04/15

In this solo episode of It Takes a Village, I dive deep into my journey with vitamins and how they've genuinely changed my life and boosted my energy. Honestly, I was super skeptical at first I always had vitamins but never really stuck with them because I didn’t feel immediate results.Everything changed after experiencing intense burnout at the end of 2023. I knew something had to give, so I bravely decided to take a three-month break, completely disconnecting to recharge. During this break, I

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01:33:53

S3. EP. 61 How to go viral with Franchesca...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/04/08

Franchesca Ramsey, a multifaceted creative force, joins us today to talk all about creating meaningful content, the success of the Leopard Song, the science behind becoming viral, and behind-the-scenes stories from her time on MTV's Decoded. Franchesca also opens up about coming out as queer, and setting boundaries on social media. Plus, she talks about her upcoming masterclass, on April 19th and 26th (click here to sign up). in content creation and shares her secret talent for spotting rising stars

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00:59:32

S3. EP.60 - Hannah Diop on Clean Hair Care and...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/04/01

In this episode of It Takes A Village, Delina sits with Hannah Diop, co-founder and CEO of Sienna Naturals. Building a clean beauty brand for textured hair takes passion, science, and the right people in your corner—and that’s exactly what Hannah has done. With a background in business strategy at McKinsey & Company and an MBA from Wharton, Hannah fused her expertise with her personal hair journey to create a line of science-backed, wellness-driven haircare products.Hannah shares how the idea

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00:24:12

S3. EP.59 - My Origin Story & The Village That Built Me

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/03/04

Hey y’all, this episode is SO special. I take you back to where it all started, back when I was a wide-eyed college girl obsessed with getting a job at MAC Cosmetics. I talk about how talking to people has been about learning makeup from a random website called Expert Village (shoutout to that mystery woman who saved me!) and somehow landing an interview at MAC, even though I barely knew what I was doing.I share the moments that shaped me and the incredible artists I met-- like my makeup mom,

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01:36:22

S3. EP.58 - 10 Million Views to TIME Leader: Founder...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/02/25

In this episode of It Takes A Village, we have Deepica Mutyala, Founder & CEO of Live Tinted. Deepica shared a beauty hack in 2015 showing how to cover dark undereye circles using red lipstick and the rest is history. Since then, she has been recognized for her achievements in the beauty space, including accolades such as her 2022 dedicated feature as a TIME Magazine Next Generation Leader.Deepica shares with us her story, challenges, and successes from moving to LA, meeting and developing her

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01:05:42

S3. EP.57 - Transforming Clean Beauty Retail with...

It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin ·

2025/02/18

In this episode of It Takes A Village, Delina speaks with Annie Jackson, a beauty veteran and co-founder of Credo. With an illustrious career that began at Estee Lauder, Annie played a critical role in launching Sephora in the U.S. and Japan before creating Credo. Annie has fueled a clean beauty movement and changed the way people think about what they put on their skin and by providing cleaner options for everyone.Annie shares her journey from working in global product marketing and merchandising

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