Felicia Leatherwood has built the kind of career that becomes part of culture.

Known around the world as the Hair Whisperer, the celebrity hairstylist has created unforgettable looks for some of entertainment’s most recognizable names, including Issa Rae, Viola Davis, Jill Scott, Lenny Kravitz, and Kim Coles. Her artistry has taken her from behind the chair to major sets, red carpets, editorial pages, and rooms where beauty history is being made.

But before the iconic hair, celebrity clients, and international recognition, a woman was willing to trust her gifts and take a completely different road.

In this episode of Black Women Amplified, Felicia takes us inside that journey, from corporate America to building an extraordinary career in beauty, and into the deeper philosophy that has shaped the ...