Hey y’all, what’s up? In this episode, I’m chatting with the incredible star of the stage Aiyana Smash about her hair journey and self-love! 🌟 Ever wonder what it’s like to manage natural hair while performing in Theater? Aiyana shares her path to self-acceptance. From dealing with hair expectations in the theater to embracing her beautiful, natural curls, Aiyana’s story is both inspiring and enlightening!

Join us as we dive into her time covering for roles in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" and the impactful moments from her time in the 20th and 25th-anniversary tours of "Rent." Aiyana also opens up about her spiritual practices, health coaching journey during the pandemic, and the importance of staying true to oneself. You won’t want to miss this heartfelt conversation filled with laughter, wisdom, and a whole lot of love.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

1:40 - How are you

5:45 - First day of rehearsal

10:10 - Your essence

14:29 - Imari Health Coaching

19:56 - Your Hair

23:07 - How the Pandemic Changed Your Life

26:56 - Your Big Chop Story

30:40 - Theatrical Productions & Black Hair

35:00 - The importance of advocating for yourself

39:29 - OUTRO