Amira Adawe explained on Today’s Beauty-Wellness Talk the practice of skin-lightening and chemical exposures in the Somali community and how it’s impacting early-childhood and women’s health. This show was done in Somali language.

Amira Adawe interviewed Selma Ali and Yusra Abdi about Somali youth prospective on skin-lightening practices.

Amira Adawe interviewed Toyin Alatise who is clinical psychologist that is based in Nigeria. The discussion was about the skin-lightening practices, chemical exposures and the psychological impacts in Nigeria.

Interview with Dr. Thomas Kottke about early childhood development and the importance of little moments. As well as the impact of chemical exposures on children and multi generational health.

Beauty-Wellness Talk guests were Sen. Sandy Pappas and Ellen Kennedy. We discussed about women/girls empowerment and child marriage.

BeautyWellnessTalk-Interview with Habon Abdulle by Amira Adawe

Our Beauty-Wellness Talk interview with Anisa Hajimumin by Amira Adawe. Discussed Anisa’s new book (Rumaan)which is about the obstacles Somali women face in their life traditionally, economically, educationally, health, socially and politically. Explored ways to address those cultural norms.

Beauty-Wellness Talk on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Interview with Dr. Crutchfield on skin-lightening practices and skin health.