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Empowering underrepresented girls in STEM + beauty 🧪
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I was back in NYC to celebrate my graduation from Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business x NYU Stern School of Business program. What an exceptional experience!

Thank you to Goldman Sachs ( @goldmansachs) , NYU Stern School of Business ( @nyustern ) , my incredible business advisor, growth group, business allies, cohort sisters and every person who poured into me. This investment in Black women entrepreneurs will continue to extend far beyond this program— through the businesses we build, the communities we serve, and the lives we impact.

Building @MischoBeauty has been one of the greatest acts of faith in my life. Entrepreneurship isn’t linear. It’s showing up anyway. It’s believing in a vision before anyone else can see it. It’s been bootstrapping, betting on myself, and trusting God when the path doesn’t always make sense. This season challenged me to think bigger, lead differently, and trust more deeply than ever before.

To my family and friends—thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and unwavering belief in me. I couldn’t have done this without you.

And to the little girl who fell in love with science, found joy in all things beauty, and chose to major in Chemistry — never knowing those passions would one day become her purpose... it’s all possible.

My heart is full.

Thank You, God. 🤍

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👏🏽⭐️ Congrats to Delaney Brooks for being on of the FIRST THREE inaugural graduates of the Spelman College Cosmetic Chemistry Program. All the best to Delaney, her other two program cohorts, and the entire Class of 2026!

#HistoryMakers #FIRSTthree #CosmeticChemistry #ScienceOfBeauty #SpelmanTrailblazers #STEMtastic

🎓 @de.llaney
🎥 @creatingthenarrative

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I had such a wonderful time at the Black Beauty STEMinist Conference! As a student with a concentration and minor in Cosmetic Science with hopes of entering the beauty industry, it was incredibly inspiring to connect with brands like @lorealgroupe , @ysl , @mielleorganics , and so many more. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to hear diverse perspectives within beauty, innovation, and representation in the industry. Thank you for such an amazing experience!

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This past weekend was a whirlwind in the very best way.

I had the incredible blessing of returning to my beloved alma mater, Spelman College - @spelman_college , to celebrate my 30th college reunion—and my very first reunion experience. What a gift it was to walk those sacred grounds again, reconnect with my sisters, reflect on the journey, and celebrate the legacy that continues to shape us all.

Spelman helped form not only who I am, but who I continue to become. To be surrounded by so many brilliant, impactful, and purpose-driven women reminded me just how powerful this sisterhood truly is.

My heart is full of gratitude. I will never take for granted the blessing of having experienced Spelman—or the opportunity to return and celebrate 30 years later.

Thank you, God. Thank you, Spelman. 🩵

#spelman #spelmancollege #spelmanthynamewepraise #achoicetochangetheworld @spelman1996 @spelhouse96

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Exploring Black beauty in Paris 🇫🇷✨ From Sephora to Monoprix to Little Africa, this beauty hunt showed me how different textured hair accessibility is in Europe versus America. Beauty may be global, but representation still matters 🤍

#BlackBeauty #TexturedHair #ParisEdition #BeautyAbroad #cosmeticscience

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From studying science in the classroom to seeing it applied at one of the most influential beauty companies in the world, yesterday was such an inspiring experience. 🤍

I had the opportunity to visit the headquarters of Estée Lauder Companies in Paris, where we learned about the rich history of fragrance, the evolution of the beauty industry, and the incredible amount of science, creativity, and precision behind every product consumers use daily. We toured the lab spaces, explored the fragrance development process, and gained insight into how chemistry, biology, and innovation intersect within cosmetic science.

One of the highlights of the experience was hearing from Ms. Regina, a Howard University alumna and product developer, who walked us through the journey of developing fragrances from concept to consumer. She shared how formulation, ingredient selection, testing, consumer research, and storytelling all play a role in creating products that not only smell beautiful, but also connect with people emotionally and culturally.

As a pre med student, experiences like this continue to remind me how versatile science truly is. Whether in medicine, research, dermatology, or cosmetic science, the ability to improve confidence, wellness, and quality of life through innovation is incredibly powerful.

A special thank you to Dr. Winfield for creating opportunities like this for us to learn globally, expand our understanding of science beyond the classroom, and connect with professionals who are actively shaping the future of the beauty and fragrance industry. I am incredibly grateful and proud to represent Spelman College in spaces that celebrate innovation, excellence, and Black women in STEM. ✨🧪🌸

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✨ Beauty + Brilliance ✨

We teamed up with Spelman Sisters of STEM (S.O. STEM) @spelman_sostem for a powerful @MischoBeauty moment at their “BLACK GIRLS STEM: Paths, Purpose & Power” panel! 🩵💅🏾💄

Surrounded by dynamic Spelman women leading in academia, industry, and government, the conversation was all about purpose, impact, and the many paths women in STEM can take.

From inspiring dialogue to celebrating beauty and confidence, we were proud to support a space where brilliance and self-expression meet. 🩵✨

Because the future of STEM is bold, brilliant—and unapologetically hers. ✨

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🎉🎉🎉 We WON the Viewer’s Choice Award!

So incredibly proud of Team ShadeSync. 🩵✨

What started as a bold idea from a brilliant group of first-year Spelman students turned into an incredible journey at the “Spelpreneur presents… Jane E. Smith 10-Day Start-up Competition.”

ShadeSync (@shadesyncco) is building AI-powered beauty technology rooted in melanin-rich data to deliver accurate, inclusive virtual try-on experiences for people with medium to deep skin tones — because representation in data isn’t optional, it’s essential.

They made it to the finals and WON the Viewer’s Choice Award! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who took our surveys, supported us on social, and voted — your encouragement meant everything to these young founders.

Grateful to Spelman College ( @spelman_college) and the Spelpreneur (@spelpreneur) organizers for the opportunity to mentor, to my amazing co-mentor Ron (@rcfalls ) for being such a powerful guide for the team, and to the late Dr. Jane E. Smith for her visionary commitment to student entrepreneurship.

Congratulations to all the teams who competed — and especially to Team ShadeSync for believing in themselves and building something meaningful.

As a proud Spelman alumna, I will always answer the call to uplift and support our students. 🩵

Grateful to mentor. Honored to serve. The future is bright — and this is only the beginning. 🩵💙✨

https://shadesync.beauty/

#ShadeSync #Spelman #SpelmanCollege #Spelpreneur #ProudMentor

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So proud of the brilliant team of first-year Spelman students I had the honor of mentoring in the “Spelpreneur presents… Jane E. Smith 10-Day Start-up Competition”. 🩵✨

Their venture, ShadeSync (@shadesyncco) , is building AI-powered beauty tech designed to make virtual makeup try-on accurate for people with medium to deep skin tones.

They’re now finalists for the Viewer’s Choice Award, and voting is only open until 11:59 PM EST ON Friday, March 6th.

Please take 30 seconds to support these incredible young innovators:

1️⃣ Click the link in my bio  2️⃣ Scroll down to the dropdown 3️⃣ Select “ShadeSync” & SUBMIT

Please VOTE NOW! Let’s show them the power of community. 🩵✨

#ShadeSync #Spelman #SpelmanCollege #Spelpreneur #ProudMentor

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So incredibly proud of my brilliant team of Spelman students, called Team ShadeSync (@shadesyncco).🩵💙✨

ShadeSync is building AI-powered beauty technology rooted in melanin-rich data to deliver accurate, inclusive virtual try-on experiences for people with medium to deep skin tones — because representation in data isn’t optional, it’s essential.

Last night was about so much more than a competition — it was about courage, growth, and first-year Spelman students boldly believing in themselves enough to take the stage and present what they built from the ground up.

I watched the late nights, the nerves, the breakthroughs — and then I watched them rise. They showed up with clarity, confidence, and heart. That kind of bravery cannot be measured by a score.

Congratulations to Team ShadeSync for making the finals of the “Spelpreneur presents… Jane E. Smith 10-Day Start-up Competition” and finishing 4th out of 16 teams. The growth they gained in this process is bigger than any ranking.

Thank you to everyone who completed surveys, supported on social, and cheered us on — our community carried us.

It was an honor to mentor alongside, the incredible @rcfalls!

As a proud Spelman alumna, serving my beloved alma mater and pouring into young women like these is not just something I do — it is something I carry in my heart. I will always answer the call to uplift and support Spelman in any way that I can.

Grateful to mentor. Honored to serve. The future is bright — and I saw it on that stage. 🩵💙✨

#ShadeSync #Spelman #SpelmanCollege #Spelpreneur #ProudMentor

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