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Dec 2023
1h 13m

Briogeo Hair Care: Nancy Twine (2020)

Guy Raz | Wondery
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In 2010, a tragic personal event changed the trajectory of Nancy Twine's life. Suddenly, her promising job at Goldman Sachs no longer seemed fulfilling; she wanted something more. Drawing inspiration from the homemade hair treatments she once made with her mom, Nancy created a line of shampoos and conditioners that catered to all textures of hair without us ... Show More
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