# EP 46- "From Idea to Brand" | Temika Walker | Founder, BlacBeutyNo9, LLC

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Podcast: [Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose with Nicole Thomas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-talk-passion-purpose-with-nicole-thomas-7066006)
Published: 2026-04-16T13:05:12+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1595

## Resource

In this episode, Nicole Thomas sits down with Temika Walker, founder of BlacBeutyNo9, LLC and creator of B4 UR SKN®, a Brooklyn-based Black-owned, plant-based skincare brand. Temika shares how her Guyanese roots, lifelong battle with acne and dry skin, and career in fashion and the cosmetics industry inspired her to create a clean beauty line that blends natural ingredients, cultural storytelling, and community impact. This conversation dives into entrepreneurship, resilience, product formulation, and what it really takes to build a purpose-driven skincare brand from the ground up. Key Takeaways • How Temika turned her personal skin struggles into a plant-based skincare line • The role of Guyanese heritage, crab (andiroba) oil, and kokum butter in her formulations • Lessons from working in the beauty and cosmetics industry before launching her own brand • Why resilience, hustle, and spiritual alignment are essential for entrepreneurs • How to handle naysayers, protect your vision, and use constructive criticism to grow This episode is perfect for: • Aspiring skincare and beauty brand founders • Black, Caribbean, and diaspora creatives building culture-centered brands • Women entrepreneurs and survivors starting over and reinventing themselves • Students and career-changers interested in fashion, beauty, and product development • Anyone curious about clean beauty, plant-based skincare, and founder stories This episode is sponsored by B4 UR SKN® 🌿 Get 20% off with code LETSTALK on orders $25+ (U.S. only) 🔗 https://b4urskn.com/discount/LETSTALK Disclosure: This episode contains affiliate links, and I may earn a commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you.

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