Author: Khushi Salian

Powerhouse behind Good American and SKIMS

Joining as a guest in season 14 of Shark tank, Emma Grede is a self-made businesswomen and the first black women to hold an investor position on the popular ABC show, Shark Tank.

In 2008, she established the marketing firm ITB Worldwide for fashion and entertainment.

She is also known for brands such as SKIMS, Good American and Safely.

She is also the chairwoman of the Fifteen Percent Pledge, a campaign that calls on stores to provide Black-owned firms 15% of their shelf space.

The Kardashian clan

Grede is a close business partner with the Kardashian-Jenner family, being the co-founder and CEO of Good American, a size-inclusive clothing line, in 2016 with Khloe Kardashian.

She is a founding partner and the chief product officer of shapewear company SKIMS, owned by Kim Kardashian where her husband is the CEO.

Along with Kris Jenner, she also co-founded the plant-based cleaning company Safely.

History and the start of the career

Born and raised in East London, England by a single mother, she started a side job when she was 12 years old and used her savings to purchase fashion magazines.

She attended the London College of Fashion to study business and left after landing an internship at Gucci.

Post that she quickly drew the attention of Inca Productions, one of Europe’s top producers of fashion shows and events.

Emma oversaw the department that handled sponsorship and endorsement deals after beginning as a producer.

She helped Inca establish the field of “designer collaborations,” which are partnerships between high fashion and consumer brands.

She did this by working with some of today’s top designers, including Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane, Vivienne Westwood, and Zac Posen, as well as companies like Chivas, Mercedes-Benz, and Sky.

itb

Emma was appointed managing director of the newly established Independent Talent Group and Saturday Group joint venture, ITB, which represents brands’ interests in the entertainment industry, in 2008.

She was appointed CEO of ITB Group when the company bought the licensing firm Brand 360 in 2010.

She is currently the chairman of the business, which has offices in London, New York, and Los Angeles and serves customers like H&M, Calvin Klein, and Net-a-Porter.

ITB Group is active in the fields of artist representation, brand development, and entertainment marketing.

Good American and beyond

As a co-founder she established the Good American company in 2016 with Khloe Kardashian .

It is a US-based luxury clothing brand that supports the idea of a healthy physique and offers a wide range of sizes.

Sales of upwards of $1 million on the first day of the brand’s launch in October 2016 made it the largest apparel launch in history, further demonstrating a void in the market before Good American’s entry.

Instead of the straight body found in the traditional fashion establishment, Good American has been created to serve to a curvier, sexier, and stronger type of woman.

The company backs the nonprofit Step Up, which assists young women in reaching their full potential.

Soon after collaborating with Khloe’s sister and celebrity Kim Kardashian, they launched SKIMS, a all-women type shapewear affordable by the masses.

Recently she also collaborated with Kris Jenner herself for the plant based cleaning company Safely.

Emma Grede with her husband Jens Grede and four children, Grey, Lola, and twins Lake and Rafferty

Today, due to accumulating massive amount of success with so many brands, Forbes declared Emma Grede as one of the top 100 in America’s self-made woman.

Currently she has a net worth of $360 million and is happily married to Swedish entrepreneur Jens Grede. the couple reside in Los angles with their four kids.

HOW TO REDUCE HAIR FALL WITH 5 HOME REMEDIES !!!

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Imagine you are preparing for an outing with your friends. Your dress is perfect, you didn’t mess up your eyeliner, are way ahead of your schedule and, just when you decide to style your hair and comb it, a bunch of your locks come out with the comb!!

But it cannot happen!! You’ve been using anti-hair fall shampoo and conditioner for months! and just like that, your day becomes sour. 

Now, it’s a type of problem that everyone has suffered from more than once in their life. 

I understand that the stress and anxiety over hair fall are more than that one time you were worried about the results of your paper you never studied for. But you should know one thing before burdening yourself that, hair fall is actually quite common!

Sometimes, even after using the best types of hair products and hair treatments, the problem of hair fall never goes away. Even if that flashy hair product ad might convince you to buy the product to reduce hair fall, chances are, they might not produce any results. 

So, now you may be thinking, even after wasting thousands and thousands of rupees on hair treatments and products, it produces no result. Then what should I do about my hair fall? And you’ll find the answer to your question, right here, in this article!

Yes, you figured it out. Today, I will share some home remedies to reduce your hair fall situation without any side effects!!

In this article, we will discuss five different types of home remedies used to reduce hair fall. 

1. Egg Mask

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One of the most common and highly recommended procedures for reducing hair fall is using an egg mask. 

Now I know you must be thinking, ew egg on hair? That’s disgusting! It’s going to smell so bad!!

Yes, it will smell bad, but the advantages far exceed such disadvantages. It contains nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, selenium, protein, phosphorous, potassium, biotin, lecithin, and folate. It also contains vitamins A, D, E, and K, which promotes hair growth and helps reduce hair fall.

Procedure to make the mask:

  • Crack an egg in a bowl and add 1 tbs of honey and olive oil to it.
  • Beat the components until it mixes well.
  • Use a brush and apply the mixture to your hair, starting from the roots till the tip thoroughly.
  • Keep it as it is for approximately 20-25 minutes.
  • Rinse your hair using a mild shampoo.

NOTE: For better results, follow this procedure once a week.

2. Onion Juice

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Don’t be fooled by its awful smell; while it may seem so, the onion juice contains nutrients rich enough to promote hair growth!

Onion contains sulfur within its contents which is helpful in collagen production. When there is an increase in collagen production, the production level of new and healthy skin cells increases which reduces hair fall and promotes hair growth.  

Procedure to make the onion juice:

  • Take a couple of onions and grind them thoroughly.
  • Collect the solution produced by grinding in a bowl.
  • Take a ball of cotton and dip it in the juice produced.
  • Dab the moist ball over your scalp.
  • Leave it as it is for 20-30 minutes.
  • Wash it off with mild shampoo.
  • Repeat the procedure once every week.

3. Coconut Oil

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A method used for generations, coconut oil, has been used for hair nourishment for a very long time. 

Remember those days when our mother and grandmother used to forcefully apply coconut oil before going to school? Well, it was never for nought. 

Coconut oil contains various vitamins and fatty acids which, helps by providing nourishment to the scalp for faster hair growth. The lauric acid present in coconut oil helps to moisturize the hair and prevents it from split ends and breakage.

And the best part of using this is that it can be used for all age groups and skin types, be it sensitive or rough or dry!

4. Lemon

Benefits and How to Use Lemon for Hair | Be Beautiful India

I know you must be shocked to see this ingredient on the list. You must be thinking, why is lemon here? Wait, lemon can prevent hair fall? Since when? 

This may seem a little confusing, but trust me, it’s not. Not everyone is aware of this, but lemon contains some properties which help in reducing hair fall. 

They provide nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, Vitamin C, citric acid, flavonoids and pectin which, is very helpful for hair growth. 

While Vitamin C helps in hair growth, citric acid reduces hair fall by preventing the loosening of hair follicles.

Procedure to use lemon for reducing hair fall:

  • Pick a lemon and wash it thoroughly with water to remove all the harmful chemicals like pesticides.
  • Cut it in half and squeeze it to collect the juice in a bowl.
  • Use it to thoroughly massage the scalp with the fingertips.
  • Leave it as it is only for 10 minutes, don’t extend the duration.
  • Wash it off in lukewarm water using a mild shampoo and conditioner.

NOTE: To see the result, repeat this process once a week for at least 4-6 weeks. 

5. Fenugreek Seeds

Are Fenugreek Seeds Good for Your Hair?

Fenugreek seeds, known as ‘methi seeds’, is used as a home remedy to promote hair growth and increase scalp health.

It contains an ample amount of iron and protein that repairs the damaged hair follicles and promotes hair growth. Due to their anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal effects, these nutrients can provide the necessary nourishments.

Procedure to use Fenugreek seeds for reducing hair fall:

  • Soak two teaspoons of fenugreek seeds in water and leave it overnight.
  • The next morning grind it into a fine paste.
  • Apply the paste thoroughly on your scalp and hair.
  • Cover your hair with a shower cap (mostly preferable), and leave it for 30 minutes.
  • After 30-40 minutes, rinse your hair with cold water without using any shampoo.
  • Use this method once a week for better results.

So, that’s it with this article! I hope you found these procedures easy and helpful. But remember one thing, even these remedies won’t work if they aren’t followed thoroughly! 

So, share with us about your favorite remedy and how it helped you with your hair fall problem in the comments section below!

YOGA: FOR A HEALTHY BODY AND A CALM MIND

On this day seven years ago, the United Nations on 11th December 2014 announced 21st June as the international yoga day. The aim behind it was to “globally raise awareness regarding the benefits of practicing yoga”.

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Yoga, in the words of late practitioner B.K.S Iyengar is a way of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions.

Since the onset of the pandemic followed by a nationwide lockdown, the amount of physical activity performed by an individual has declined at an alarming rate. The gyms shut down while the permission to leave the house only for essentials has made the human body quite lethargic and stiff. But yoga is one of the few ways where an individual can maintain their physical and mental health without the need of stepping out of the house.

So, on this yoga day, let’s talk about a couple of asanas that help one with weight loss.

Using yoga for weight loss is a pretty debatable topic. Many believe it alone can’t promote weight loss unless it’s combined with a healthy diet. By combining yoga with a healthy diet not only does it helps in losing weight but also keeps the mind and the body healthy. 

One of the reasons for weight gain is neither binge eating nor lack of physical activities but stress. Stress can have a disastrous effect on one’s mind and body. It often reveals itself in the form of insomnia, anxiety, lack of concentration and pain. Combining yoga with stress management techniques; not only helps in weight loss but also helps in maintaining good physical and mental health.

Talking about the asanas, they don’t immediately produce a result as the poses are simple but, they focus more on increasing body flexibility, improving concentration, and building one’s muscle tone. Once the body gets used to it, only then it starts to show the results. The asanas used for weight loss are as follows.

1. Chaturangadandasana (the plank pose)

How to Do Low Plank (Chaturanga Dandasana)

Chaturangadandasana or the plank pose mainly to strengthens the core muscles. The benefits of this asana are contradictory to the way it’s performed. To perform this, you have to hug your elbows to your side while making sure your upper arms are parallel to the floor. 

2. Virabhadrasana (the warrior pose)

Warrior Pose (Veerabhadrasana or Virabhadrasana) | The Art of Living

Virabhadrasana or the warrior pose helps in toning the thighs and shoulders while increasing one’s concentration. It also improves the balance of the body and tones the back end, arms and legs. While contracting abdominal muscles while holding the pose helps in attaining a flat belly. It works more effectively the longer one can hold this pose. 

3. Trikonasana (the triangle pose)

Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) | Yoga Garden San Francisco Bay Area

Trikonasana or the triangle pose helps in improving digestion and reducing fat accumulation in the belly and waist. This pose improves the blood circulation in the entire body and, its unique lateral motion helps to burn belly and waist fat while strengthening the thigh muscles and the hamstrings. 

4. Adho Mukha Svanasana (the downward dog pose)

How to Do Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Adho Mukha Svanasana or the downward dog pose benefits the body by toning it and strengthening the arms, thighs, back and hamstring. It also improves blood circulation, and the concentration when one holds the pose concentrates solely on breathing.

5. Sarvangasana (the shoulder stand)

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Sarvangasana or the shoulder stand pose has multiple benefits. It increases strength, and improves digestion of the body and is also known for boosting the metabolism and balancing the thyroid levels. It also strengthens the upper body, legs and abdominal muscles while improving one’s sleeping pattern and respiratory system.

6. Sethu Bandha Sarvangasana (the bridge pose)

How to Do Supported Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)


Sethu Bandha Sarvangasana or the bridge pose is excellent for weight loss, glutes and maintaining thyroid levels. This pose helps in toning and strengthen the back muscles, improve digestion and thyroid levels while regulating the hormones and reducing back pain.

7. Dhanurasana (the bow pose)

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Dhanurasana or the bow pose massages the abdominal muscles while strengthening the thighs, chest, and back muscles. This pose stretches the entire body while improving blood circulation.

Yoga, which originated in India, is a revival method for body and mind. It is a traditional form used by people of all age groups who yearn for a healthy body and mind. It benefits every single part of the body and also helps in relaxing the mind. This age-old tradition has been accepted and praised worldwide for its effectiveness and has helped maintain a healthy body and a relaxed mind.

the stability of life

A father’s fears and tears are unseen, his love is unexpressed, but his care and protection remains as a pillar of strength throughout our lives.

Ama H. Vanniarachchy
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Stability, when we ponder upon this, we can think of many things. For some, it means having a peaceful life sheltered within the four walls and a roof, while for some, it means well enough income for sustainability while others might think about their plans like marriage. But for these versions of stability, one has to work hard and sacrifice everything in his way to achieve it. But there is one kind no one has to ever work for, a kind we receive since we are born in this world, that is, the stability provided by the pillar of our lives, our dad.

A dad is an individual who sacrifices all his versions of stability so that his son and daughter can live a stable life. He gives up his peace, his savings so that he can secure his young ones future. He devotes his entire existence to us to live a better and happy life at the expense of his countless days of sleep.

A mother may carry us inside her womb for nine months but, it’s the father that helps us take our first step. When we fall, it’s the mother who treats our injuries but, it’s a father who tells us to get back up and try again. While a mother supports us emotionally, it’s the father who shows us what real strength is.

On the brink of this pandemic, where many lost their families, jobs, houses, the pillars of our household didn’t lose hope. Without proper public transportations, they travelled long miles for their work, worked alternatively from their home and office to fulfil the shortages inside their household. And unfortunately, many fathers lost their lives due to this.

Their real strength is hope. Hope to feed their families at heart’s content with their earnings, hope to see their kids become successful in life, hope their loved ones to lead a healthy life and hope that their family would live on if something were to happen to them. They may or may not have higher qualifications in this modern era of technologies, but they have the best experience when it comes to life. Having been through countless ups and downs and having seen the lowest of the low points in life, they try to give their kids a perfect life so that they wouldn’t have to experience the cruelty of the world. They protect from the frontline while stepping aside during celebrations shows how selfless and giving their love is.

So on this Father’s Day, let’s appreciate his sacrifice and show him that his hard work was never in vain. Let us show him that we were always thankful for his guidance whenever we stuck at crossroads, felt safe when he covered us with a blanket at night, were happy when he fulfilled all our wishes without any expectations. But, we also got worried when he was late, tensed when he caught a cold, felt sorry when we saw the dark circles under his tired eyes, cried when we saw him hurt but loved him from the bottom of our hearts as he was and always will be the permanent stability of our lives.