Christina Funke Tegbe is the founder and creative visionary behind 54 Thrones, an African beauty brand inspired by the richness, diversity, and cultures of the continent and its people. With community as one of her brand’s core values, Christina attributes her success to partnerships with women-run cooperatives and entrepreneurs in Ghana, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, and Uganda. The brand proudly promotes trade not aid, by conducting business on the continent to change the narrative. Christina’s beautypreneur journey was inspired by her Nigerian aunt who made sure her family took tubs of shea butter home to the U.S. after each and every visit. You know that auntie that refuses to let you leave her house empty handed? She is why 54 Thrones exists today! Listen in as Christina reflects on her aunt’s influence in her career, what it’s like to pitch your business on Shark Tank, and why Africa is the origin of “clean beauty.” Support the "She Did That. Pop-Up Boutique" on June 22-23 from 10a - 8p at the Beverly Center. There are going to be a total of over 50 Black-owned brands to shop from. RSVP for to see the screening of "She Did That. Short Stories"   Produced by Dear Media