Category Archives: Judges Profiles

Rachel Radharani Henna Ritfeld

Rachel Radharani Henna Ritfeld

A face and name synonymous with international fashion campaigns and catwalk shows, Rachel Radharani Henna Ritfeld is the embodiment of diversity — professionally and personally. Seasoned model, sparkling screen presence in hit shows like MTV’s Hip-Hop Candy and numerous music videos (including 50 Cent and Justin Timberlake’s “Ayo Technology”)

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LeAnne Dolce

LeAnne Dolce

woman with short natrualLeAnne Dolce is the Founder and Publisher of Naptural Roots Magazine. The first natural hair care and lifestyle magazine dedicated entirely to the celebration and education of natural lifestyle!  Having been natural for over 15 years, LeAnne is dedicated to showing the world that being natural is more than just hair; it is a lifestyle.  LeAnne is also the owner of Jordan’s Treasures, a natural lifestyle product company and Napturally You Media.  LeAnne holds a B.S. in Technical Communication, an M.S. in Technical Commnication, and her PMP professional certification. 

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Karen A. Chambers

Karen A. Chambers

Karen Chambers of Iman Cosmetics

Karen Chambers is the Creative Director of IMAN Cosmetics, where she oversees communications, product development and creative services for the internationally recognized cosmetics and skincare line. Ms. Chambers is an alumna of Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication. She is also a member of CEW (Cosmetics Executive Women) and was named one of the beauty industry’s leading women by Upscale Magazine. Her product launches have earned IMAN Cosmetics a coveted OPRAH Magazine “O” Award and an ESSENCE Magazine Award for Product of the Year.

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Toshia Shaw

Toshia Shaw

 It takes a remarkable person to commit themselves to life-learning while teaching others what they’ve learned; that particular person is Toshia. She has always been an exceptional learner, fascinated with discovering and growing. However, it hasn’t always been so easy for the child-prodigy. She wrote her first full length novel, at the age of seven, where she won first place in a writing competition

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Nina Ellis-Hervey

Nina Ellis-Hervey

Nina Ellis Harvey natural model

Professor, vlogger, blogger, model, natural hair and health and fitness guru are only a few of the many words used to describe Dr. Nina Ellis-Hervey, who is better know as BeautifulBrwnBabyDol, a top 5 natural hair care vlogger of YouTube, as named by the Huffington Post.  This vibrant 28-year old visionary seeks to help rid the world of its lack of motivation, confidence, self-esteem and direction through her videos and blog focused on self-improvement, goal setting and achievement in all areas of life.  She also has a strong focus on health as she has lost and maintained a 100-pound weight loss.  Aside from being a young professor and psychologist at Stephen F. Austin State University outside of Houston Texas,

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