How Influencer Toni Bravo became the CEO of Blush

Courtesy of Naked Beauty PodcastToni Bravo is the CEO of Blush and an influencer powerhouse. Based in Los Angeles, the California native has built a loyal community well into the millions because of her impeccable taste and advocacy for inclusivity in the beauty industry. Toni joined host Brooke DeVard on the Naked Beauty Podcast to talk about her life before a viral blush try-on video changed everything. She shared what it was like to grow up as a fraternal twin in the sunny and very diverse Long Beach. They talk about her early forays into filming and editing herself and her family at just nine years old, simply for the love of storytelling. She detailed how influential the women in her life were to shaping the way she saw the beauty in herself and the world around her. It’s precisely this love of telling intimate stories that have shaped her POV into the one beloved by so many.AdvertisementADVERTISEMENTToni doesn’t hold back when it comes to the realities of being a successful and full-time content creator, especially when advocating for dark-skinned Black women’s access to high-quality beauty. It was very interesting to learn how she maintains strong brand relationships without compromising the truth about product efficacy. She details the commitment and self-trust one has to have to succeed, because your point of view is everything. During their conversation, Toni talked about her interest in product development and why she isn’t limiting herself in anything. Toni also blessed the podcast with a quick tour of her favorite products, from skincare, to haircare, and of course blush! They covered her recent Architectural Digest feature and the intentional design choices that went into making her home, hers.Watch the full episode below:AdvertisementADVERTISEMENTAdvertisementADVERTISEMENTAdvertisementADVERTISEMENT