Season 2, Episode 4: "Root Therapy" with Felicia Leatherwood

What if your hair could tell the story of your healing?

In this inspiring episode from the Beyonding Podcast, Kailei Carr and Myra Capri sit down with celebrity hairstylist, author, innovator, and self-proclaimed "hair nerd" Felicia Leatherwood to explore the profound connection between hair, identity, spirituality, and self-discovery.

Inspired by her new book, Root Therapy, Felicia shares stories from decades behind the chair, revealing how our relationship with our hair often mirrors our relationship with ourselves. They explore healing through self-reflection, the spiritual significance of caring for our crowns, and the importance of nourishing ourselves from the inside out.

This powerful conversation also touches on intuition, discernment, purpose, and the courage to follow your calling, reminding us that healing begins when we're willing to know ourselves more deeply.

Whether you're navigating a new season of life or simply looking for a deeper connection to yourself, this episode is an invitation to return to your roots.

Access the Growthwork to this episode here.

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ABOUT FELICIA LEATHERWOOD

For more than three decades, Felicia Leatherwood has transformed the way the world sees textured hair. As one of the most sought-after celebrity hairstylists in the entertainment industry, she has worked with some of today's most influential voices while empowering millions to embrace the beauty of their natural hair. 

Her work spans a celebrated roster of clients and productions, including Issa Rae with Emmy-nominated projects such as Insecure and Black Mirror; the Oscar-winning American Fiction; in addition to working with artists such as Simone Missick, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Sonequa Martin-Green, Emmy Award–winning Ava DuVernay, Viola Davis, Wunmi Mosaku of Oscar nominated Sinners and Grammy Award–winning Lenny Kravitz. 

Beyond the chair, Felicia is an educator and innovator, traveling the world to host transformative hair care workshops, founding Texture Management, a collective of premier hair and makeup artists serving celebrity and entertainment clients nationwide, and creating her award-winning, patented product line, Brush With the Best.

To stay connected to Felicia Leatherwood:

• Instagram: @felicialeatherwood
• Website: felicialeatherwood.com
• Felicia's book "Root Therapy" launches August 11th. Pre-order your copy here. 

Watch the video version of this episode on the Beyonding Podcast YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@thisisbeyonding.