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In this episode, Wilonda, founder of The Brush Spa in Dubai, dives into her journey from Haiti to the UAE. She opens up about embracing her Caribbean heritage, the challenges of building a beauty business, and the impact of social media on body image and eating disorders. She also discusses the pressure of unrealistic beauty standards and subtle racism that often goes unnoticed. Tune in for a powerful discussion on beauty, culture, and the unique experiences of life in Dubai.
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Chapters:
00:00:50 - Introduction
00:02:00 - Life in Dubai: A New Chapter
00:03:21 - Building a Community in Dubai
00:04:33 - Experiencing Dubai for the First Time
00:06:18 - Debunking Dubai Myths on Social Media
00:07:46 - Party Culture in Dubai: What's it Really Like?
00:13:06 - Unique Services Only Found in UAE
00:19:36 - Propaganda & Perception about Dubai
00:20:26 - The "Rich Dubai" Stereotype
00:24:00 - FREEDOM & Rules in Dubai: How Does it Feel?
00:30:25 - Beauty Standards: US vs. Dubai
00:42:25 - Haitian Beauty Ideals & Perspectives
00:45:27 - The Dark Side of Beauty Standards
00:51:21 - Embracing Your Unique Look
00:53:00 - Colorism: A Global Issue
00:58:23 - Addressing Fatphobia
01:06:00 - Factors Driving Beauty Standards
01:09:22 - How to Set Up a Business in Dubai
01:12:05 - Business in Dubai vs. the US
01:13:03 - Outro & Final Thought
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Wilonda Previlon
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