You Don't Need Permission to Be Yourself: Tabitha Brown on Faith, Fame, and Natural Beauty

Tabitha Brown was destined for greatness. Her natural ability to connect with people, paired with her professional training as an actress, only strengthened her self-belief. A viral video catapulted her onto the screens and into the lives of millions of people worldwide, cementing what she always knew would happen. Since then, Tabitha has become a two-time Emmy Award-winning host, four-time bestselling author, children’s entertainment creator, multi-NAACP award winner, and serial entrepreneur across beauty, food, haircare, and fragrance verticals. Before her rise to fame, Tabitha was hustling in L.A., building connections and a portfolio of work in pursuit of her acting career. She came from North Carolina with a dream and a supportive family, determined to build the life God had promised her. Along the way, divinely aligned opportunities charted a path toward the success she knew she was destined to have and capable of maintaining.

During our conversation, we discussed the importance of strong faith and a strong work ethic. Tabitha explained that she decided she wouldn’t just have a viral moment, but would build on her skills and experience to create a sustainable career. She walked us through her decision to move to L.A. twice, both times to pursue her creative dreams, and how she prepared for success while doing so. We dove deep into her business acumen and how she's found success across many industries while staying true to her vision and sense of purpose. She shared her entire hair journey, the many big chops, working with her husband, and how to handle online negativity. When Tabitha says, everything must be aligned, she means it. Every aspect of her business reflects who she is and what she loves; whether that’s her commitment to a vegan lifestyle, her love of children, or her lifelong love of haircare. Tabitha gave us full access to the dietary, beauty, and haircare choices that make up the woman we all admire.

Tune in as we discuss:

(00:00) Welcome Tabitha

(02:35) Why Relaxed Hair Seemed Necessary Before The 00s

(03:35) Age-Appropriate Hairstyles

(06:00) On Chasing Her Dreams In L.A. Twice

(10:15) The Sign From God That Reinvigorated Her Creative Dreams

(13:15) Why Even "Natural" Talents Must Study Their Craft

(16:20) How Tabitha Leveraged Her Virality Into A Sustainable Career

(20:45) Managing Online Backlash

(22:30) Her Natural Hair Journey From 1998 To Now