🌅 From leaving Oaxaca at the crack of dawn after 6 transformative months to landing in vibrant New Orleans, @essencefest was nothing short of magical. ✈️✨ 🍩 First stop: beignets in City Park, because when in New Orleans, right? 💄 Then straight to the makeup chair. Unlocked a new life goal – traveling with a makeup artist forever! Seriously, it’s a game changer. 🔥 Had the honor of meeting cultural icons, like the phenomenal U.S. House of Rep @repmaxinewaters, @AlSharpton @derricknaacp of @NAACP and even the first Black Vice President of Colombia @franciamarquezm, who we have been following for years! Look at that huddle of Black legends! 🎤 Hit the stage with two incredible sisters on the Global Black Economic Forum panel, sharing insights on building multicultural businesses. The next day, I dove into discussions on building brands of cultural significance, emphasizing the power of authenticity, cultural storytelling and adopting a global mindset. I had the chance to meet powe...