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Hairbrush News with Kelly Nishimoto

Hairbrush News with Kelly Nishimoto

Hairbrush News Episode 32

Sep 14, 2026 · 55 min · 12 segments

In Episode 32 of **Hairbrush News**, Kelly Nishimoto and Esmeralda Sanchez welcome special guest **Okera Banks**, a fashion designer and author of *Fashion and Finance*, to discuss the vital…

In Episode 32 of **Hairbrush News**, Kelly Nishimoto and Esmeralda Sanchez welcome special guest **Okera Banks**, a fashion designer and author of *Fashion and Finance*, to discuss the vital intersection of creativity and business structure. The trio dives into the "**ghost lashes**" beauty trend—a minimalist, natural look embraced by icons like Pamela Anderson—and conducts an investigation into "**ghost boutiques**," exposing fake family-run websites that use AI-generated stories and stolen photos to scam shoppers. Finally, Okira shares insights from her new book and demonstrates how she leverages AI responsibly to create editorial-quality campaigns for her versatile "on-the-go" collection. Hairbrush News with Kelly Nishimoto Brushing through the mess, one headline at a time. Catch Every Episode: Visit buzzscv.com to watch or listen to our weekly deep dives into fashion, beauty, and trending stories.

In Episode 32 of **Hairbrush News**, Kelly Nishimoto and Esmeralda Sanchez welcome special guest **Okera Banks**, a fashion designer and author of *Fashion and Finance*, to discuss the vital…

Speakers: Kelly NishimotoHostOkira BanksGuestEsmeralda SanchezHost

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Welcome to Hairbrush News0:00 – 1:21

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NarratorNarrator

0:00

Welcome to Hairbrush News with Kelly Nishimoto, a weekly look at what's trending in fashion, beauty and other trending stories.

N

NarratorNarrator

0:10

We're brushing through the mess one headline at a time.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:15

Hello, everyone, and welcome to episode 32 of Hairbrush News.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:18

I am your host, Kelly Nishimoto, fashion designer, interior designer, and creator of Hairbrush News, where we talk about everything beauty, fashion, trending wellness products, and trending social headlines.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:30

Today is going to be a cool episode.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:32

I'm super excited.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:33

But first of all, let me introduce you to my co-host, Esmeralda Sanchez.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:37

She is a branding and marketing genius, a financial expert on helping you build your life and your wealth.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:43

And also she's a cool, a mom and my friend.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:48

Hello.

Esmeralda SanchezHost

0:49

I'm excited for today's episode.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:51

Right? I always say, like, we have a special episode today, but we really do have a special episode today because I have my dear friend who is a super creative and talented and established person in her space, Okira Banks.

Kelly NishimotoHost

1:06

Please welcome her.

Kelly NishimotoHost

1:07

Thank you.

Kelly NishimotoHost

1:08

She is an entrepreneur.

Kelly NishimotoHost

1:11

She is a fashion designer, a former stylist, and she has a book out.

Kelly NishimotoHost

1:17

called Fashion and Finance, as well as a workbook.

Kelly NishimotoHost

1:19

So we're going to dive into that today.

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Fashion
MascaraFashion > Beauty > Products

Welcome to Hairbrush News0:00 – 1:21

N

NarratorNarrator

0:00

Welcome to Hairbrush News with Kelly Nishimoto, a weekly look at what's trending in fashion, beauty and other trending stories.

N

NarratorNarrator

0:10

We're brushing through the mess one headline at a time.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:15

Hello, everyone, and welcome to episode 32 of Hairbrush News.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:18

I am your host, Kelly Nishimoto, fashion designer, interior designer, and creator of Hairbrush News, where we talk about everything beauty, fashion, trending wellness products, and trending social headlines.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:30

Today is going to be a cool episode.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:32

I'm super excited.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:33

But first of all, let me introduce you to my co-host, Esmeralda Sanchez.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:37

She is a branding and marketing genius, a financial expert on helping you build your life and your wealth.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:43

And also she's a cool, a mom and my friend.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:48

Hello.

Esmeralda SanchezHost

0:49

I'm excited for today's episode.

Kelly NishimotoHost

0:51

Right? I always say, like, we have a special episode today, but we really do have a special episode today because I have my dear friend who is a super creative and talented and established person in her space, Okira Banks.

Kelly NishimotoHost

1:06

Please welcome her.

Kelly NishimotoHost

1:07

Thank you.

Kelly NishimotoHost

1:08

She is an entrepreneur.

Kelly NishimotoHost

1:11

She is a fashion designer, a former stylist, and she has a book out.

Kelly NishimotoHost

1:17

called Fashion and Finance, as well as a workbook.

Kelly NishimotoHost

1:19

So we're going to dive into that today.