This episode of the Thinc. Underground Podcast features Alana Howard, educator, innovator, and Founder of Cosmopolitan Academy. Join host Arif Khan as he speaks to Alana about the incredible resilience and growing equality of the cosmetic industry, as well as the role cosmetics play in mental health, confidence, and self-acceptance. “I don’t believe in vanity. If there is a career, service, product, etc. that will make you feel better. Do it! Luckily, people are talking about this now. You don’t need to ask permission anymore.”