Desiree Rogers: Working with the Obamas, moving into the ethnic market & becoming CEO of Black Opal

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Ай бұрын

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Join us for another episode of #VaultEmpowersTalks! This week we have special guest Desiree Rogers; CEO of Black Opal and Fashion Fair.
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@thebeautyroombyabpod Ай бұрын

Brandy is hands down the best "introducer" ever!!! 🙌🏾 If you don't know who you are, you will definitely know when she's done introducing you 😊

@leiacaston1531 Ай бұрын

She really is phenomenal!

@guymiller8842 Ай бұрын

As a Black man, whose mission is to seek out Black businesses that believes in you and the Johnson’s legacy how can I help drive your company? My says it hard to fine Black Opal in Richmond Va.

@guymiller8842 Ай бұрын

😮

@virginiawolf1708 Ай бұрын

@@guymiller8842 "find"

@CalandraRobinson Ай бұрын

Yes, she will make an ant feel as if they are Governor. Go girl!!

@Diana-sh6qr Ай бұрын

I loved seeing Desiree's style at the White House.

@VaultEmpowers Ай бұрын

She's stunning!

@user-vk7hs2by6g 23 күн бұрын

What a great interview! Ms. Rogers, born June 16, 1959, is 64 years young and a force!

@alona724 Ай бұрын

First, let me say… Brandi has a GIFT! She is a powerful interviewer.

@terryhasty1309 Ай бұрын

Desiree Rogers out here giving black women permission to be your own best damn self! 🔥🔥🔥

@runoz2839 24 күн бұрын

who needs permission or why, anyway... smh... 🤦🙄🤨

@deborahbrown1753 21 күн бұрын

Wow the introduction was a home run . Brandy, I love your style of interviewing. Im so proud of you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@gloriarobinson4528 Ай бұрын

We also should have corner the market on nails and hair weaves which the Asian people owns

@gb3776 Ай бұрын

We should…but the Asians push us out by keeping the prices low. And everyone wants something for nothing. We should reconsider paying into our communities.

@WomanhoodGatekeeper Ай бұрын

Brandi needs to really become well known

@perseverance47 Ай бұрын

Thoroughly grateful, and impressed. My goal is to share with at least 50 sisters. Let’s do this!!! Yes We Can!!!

@ItsMyLifeDaralynn Ай бұрын

I bought black Opal and Fashion Fair because of Desiree. She's very active on Instagram with the brand. I grew up on FF, but it became tough to find until the relaunch . I have a black Opal eye shadow palette . The shades are pigmented and the shades I wear most. Pinks, blush, brown, plum.

@mosellafelder2171 Ай бұрын

By the grace of God, I will be purchasing them also ❤

@wanguikariuki7673 Ай бұрын

I'm Kenyan and when we saw makeup with our faces in different tones in our cosmetic shops, we were awestruck to say the least. It was my first makeup that I bought back in the day. It inspired Kenyan women to also start Kenyan makeup brand. The rippling effect of seeing someone do it goes across the world.

@ItsMyLifeDaralynn Ай бұрын

@@wanguikariuki7673 My mom allowed me to wear chocolate raspberry lipstick in the 11th grade and eyeliner .The eyeliner was under my eye's not my lipstick. The lipstick was creamy and pigmented then and I hope it still is today. I have chocolate raspberry in the brown bronze tube. I'm actually digging out of the tube with the end of a lipstick brush.

@NOLAGirl4Life Ай бұрын

It’s interesting you said FF was hard to find at some point. I have two memories of going to Macys for FF & their counter never had a designated person working at it. It was always other makeup brands had women working them & id have to wait for one of them to come over to help me once trying to steer me to another brand.

@ItsMyLifeDaralynn Ай бұрын

@@NOLAGirl4Life I use to have to wait a long time and they would come over with a deep sigh. Some would suggest that I try other brands and I would politely tell them, no with a smile. I wished that the models for FF were actually real women from that time period , because I feel it's lacking the passion and representation from our time. I remember my mom getting off work and before she's kick off her heels I'd tell her I needed to run to Macy's because I was out of FF lipstick. I believe it was about 10 bucks back then. My mom would wait in the car and I'd stand in line for my lipstick. I had a high school friend that wore it at well, and would would always pull out our cute pink compacts to check our makeup. Fun times , in fact my senior year book picture I have on FF lipstick . Fun times !

@trinajackson7946 25 күн бұрын

This interview gave me life. I remember when all we had was Fashion Fair. It's time for me to go back home to that brand.

@treviaspursuit87 Ай бұрын

I’m sold. I’ve been a MAC customer for years. I am going to support BOB. ❤

@MoneyComethToshelia Ай бұрын

Please do

@StringBean666 Ай бұрын

I just love Brandy Harvey ... what an amazing lady!

@Jai0234 Ай бұрын

1:58 Come on with that Introduction! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Powerful! 💫

@lionmarljam5456 Ай бұрын

Women must take care of our twice a year and when necessary, gynecological checkups❗️Dyes (in undergarments, and garments close to our organs, even in tissues, protectors against getting unwanted pregnancy, plus not drinking enough water so there's nothing stored too long in our bodies that might cause issues. We must "be vigilant" in giving our bodies refreshing breaks with fruits, vegetables, vegetables soups and plenty of water and "sleeeeep." Drop the stress and share your worries with the right people and avoid unnecessary ones like the dis-ease that stress is. DON'T FORGET TO EXERCISE. Stay healthy and blessed.🎉❤♀️🎉❤♀️🎉❤♀️🎉❤♀️🎉❤♀️🎉❤♀️🎉❤♀️

@lovegod77771 Ай бұрын

You should be wearing linen and hemp and a 100 percent wool

@sheilastone6144 23 күн бұрын

"I am definitely returning to the brand, and I am ecstatic that they are back."

@My_Shari_Amour Ай бұрын

Being a local New Orleanian I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Proud of Desiree, and glad she’s doing well. I was raised on Fashion Fair and seldomly purchases products for my Grandmother. I use to sneak and use my mom & Granny’s lipstick. What I remember the most is the smell of the brands lipsticks, will check both lines out soon!⚜️♥️

@patsluv Ай бұрын

Love you Sister's Yes we need to embrace the black power .

@reginapugh5354 24 күн бұрын

Brandi you should be a professional introducer! You truly have the gift to make people BELIEVE in whatever product, person, etc that needs to be PROMOTED. Contact them Corporations they need you. Your voice and energy would be heard all over the nation. Keep staying real. It comes forth.

@user-jd1lt3dl9h 22 күн бұрын

Desiree looks GREAT for her age, accomplishments, and triumphs. Very impressive.

@nataliea.s.4595 Ай бұрын

My Wellesley Sister! Always admired her grace, elegance, and intellect. 💙

@HeismanHopeful 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for letting us know that Fashion Fair is out here. Black Opal is out here. Count me in!

@alwaystamcam8849 Ай бұрын

I'm so excited to have landed on this interview. Extremely motivational as someone who's originally from New Orleans and modeled for Fashion Fair. Looking forward to the next generational collection of this historic brand. ❤

@ItsMyLifeDaralynn 28 күн бұрын

You use to model for FF? Wow! Thanks for sharing . I think today FF, should use some everyday women as models. Women who actually grew up wearing it and sneaking into their moms pink compacts , like I did....hehe Mix the old with the new ... meaning the OG's with the new generation models . Fresh ideas are always needed. If they ever, ever, ever, discontinue Chocolate Raspberry lipstick, someone is going to have to answer to me. 😂😂

@frankly2812 Ай бұрын

I worked the Fashion Fair counter for a few years. Loved every bit of it selling it , ordering in❤Magenta mist was the top seller at my store. Deep cleansing lotion was the stuff -oil control blotter 🎉

@eileene Ай бұрын

Yes Desiree. We should own our own cosmetics company. I love Black Opal and Fashion Fair and used them for a long time then they disappeared from the major malls in my country which was sad. Please being them back internationally.

@eggedon6112 23 күн бұрын

Wasn't Fashion Fair part of the Johnson Publishing company? It was doing fine for decades. Who ruined the ptoduct?

@grnlwrnc1 Ай бұрын

Desiree is the real deal.

@dionne6500 Ай бұрын

I just purchased from black opal and fashion fair. You are absolutely right ,supporting company of color ,the good ones.

@danahoward759 Ай бұрын

I used to exclusively wear Black Opal and Posner. I remember Natalie Cole did commercials for Posner and they always had commercials for it on Soul Train. After a while, it became hard to find.. I had no idea the brand was back in the market !!! Ill look for it❤❤❤❤ Thank you Desiree

@teresaanderson9010 Ай бұрын

The guest was PHENOMENAL and I was inspired. But... (doesn't something always follow but?) Ms. Brandi.... what an AMAZING job you are doing! For anyone who assumes that your name is connected with your success....,...It is......the name Brandi I can clearly see that you've created your own lane and mastered it! I adore you and your twin Karli both. Many blessings and continued success.

@deborahpride4092 Ай бұрын

Loved the interview and want information about investing in her company! Rise, Rise, Rise!!!

@TonyaBrooks-ld7dt Ай бұрын

I would love to be part of crowdfunding a black cosmetic company. Let's create opportunities to allow medium income to be part.

@heyrobertcarter1 28 күн бұрын

She did THAT introduction ❤❤

@ctayenterprises Ай бұрын

This interview was absolutely phenomenal and highly inspiring! And I’m only half way in! 🙌🏽🎊🎉

@yesebj9581 Ай бұрын

Brandy this made me emotional, I remember attending a Fashion Fair fashion show here in the Bay Area years ago. The essence of fashion 🥰💕 Desiree made me reconsider what I spend my money on and who I support ❤❣️💕 great interview.

@gusnworb5348 Ай бұрын

Thank you, ladies. Blessings to you both.

@MonicaMLBH 27 күн бұрын

Hi Brandy! Love what you do, I participated in your Bible Study (years ago), simply amazing! Please interview your mother. We would love to get to “know” the most important woman in your life. She seems like a beautiful gem!💎

@adoriabonner1636 Ай бұрын

What an amazing interview!! And a coincident I’m here visiting New Orleans today. Headed to Sephora, to start supporting a black owned cosmetic brand. ❤

@Ebony359 Ай бұрын

What a great interview! I now have even more of a reason to start patronizing Fashion Fair and Black Opal cosmetics again. Desiree Roger's story is so inspiring, and she is such an intelligent sister. Thank you for sharing her story with us.

@Nonya-abc Ай бұрын

Brandi, another great interview! I thoroughly enjoyed this interview as I have each one I've watched. You truly are a natural at this. I look forward to seeing you on a major network soon! Blessings🎉❤

@lindarobinson7136 Ай бұрын

Keep wearing those heels Desiree. You are an inspiration and keep lifting as you climb.

@rochellejohnson7032 Ай бұрын

I just looked up blk/opl makeup....it's look AMAZING!! I wasn't aware, but now I am! I will be purchasing tomorrow.

@angelasmith7139 Ай бұрын

I just passed the Ebony/Jet bldg yesterday, headed downtown. Nothing like see the sign on that bldg. Born in the 60's had a chance to visit several time in the late 90's. Met Mr & Mrs Rogers. Great interview. My children were in the magazine in 96. I new several women who model for Fashion Fair.

@CharaMcGill Ай бұрын

Yessss to the intro! Brandy…I clapped like I was in the audience. 🎉 I’m grateful to learn from Desiree❤

@ItsMyLifeDaralynn Ай бұрын

She's so right, some of us are still on that plantation . I get the side eye any time I ask if they carry FF or black Opal .

@MyTimeToReinvent 13 күн бұрын

David Shands raved about how good an interviewer Brandi is. And he wasn't lying. On point 🔥🔥 Brandi, I've gone down the rabbit hole with your episodes. Love the empowering of black women. Hats off!

@NIKKIB-ru2uh Ай бұрын

Phenomenal interview!!! I’ve been inspired by Desiree from the White House to the cosmetics industry. She is an exceptional woman with the most interesting and successful story to tell. I’ll forever be a Black Opal and Fashion Fair girl🥰❤

@marcusgraddy197 3 сағат бұрын

Absolutely loved this interview. Brandy was great and Desiree was so lovely and so wonderful! Brava to both ladies.

@classaction3314 Ай бұрын

I do love this interview!!! I celebrate my black sisters. My black is beautiful!! Keep being great!!

@4evertwins1 Ай бұрын

I am so glad I watched this episode. I had know idea Fashion Fair & Black Opal were black owned companies.

@sonjaanderson6933 Ай бұрын

@beverlyclark9497 Ай бұрын

72 year old black woman here I've love fashion fair makeup for years

@qiuanawilliams3538 Ай бұрын

What a remarkable session! I started out wearing Fashion Fair and will definitely support by purchasing during my next trip to Sephora. I’d also love to learn how I can invest.

@monacannon6644 Ай бұрын

Wow! This was so inspiring I watched it twice. Great interview!!

@zeepickens9049 Ай бұрын

*@Vault Empowers, Brandy what an awesome interview!* 🎭

@pebblesstone1316 Ай бұрын

We definitely been looking for both of those brands. I definitely will be advocating for our Black owned company once again.

@hadeev 2 күн бұрын

Your KZfaq channel popped up on my Home Page today, and this is the first video of yours I watched. I must say, I’m impressed with not only your interviewing style, but the subject as well. I remember seeing Ms. Rogers on tv during the Obama administration, but OH MY GOD!!! I had no clue about what she did behind the scenes, and how accomplished she has become since then. I was all ears during this interview, and now I’m a subscriber. I thoroughly enjoyed this broadcast, and I thank you Brandy.

@roslyntrotter-harmon4111 Ай бұрын

Loved the interview. I learned so much! Fashion Fair and Black Opal

@shawnlivers2757 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this interview. How very helpful it is for me, and for othersI am sure.

@JLayla9142 Ай бұрын

Being from New Orleans I loved this interview. ❤️ This was like a 5 course meal. I couldn't watch in one sitting. I had to watch it again. I thoroughly enjoyed this. 🎉

@PurpleFebruary Ай бұрын

Great show. Shame on me, I didn't know Fashion Fair and Opal was still around. I used to use Fashion Fair, but it was difficult to find. We just don't know the company is around and is black own. I asked my neices about the brand and they don't have a clue about it. We are going to check out the products. They need a marketing campaign.

@gusnworb5348 Ай бұрын

Sephora sells Fashion Fair.

@positvelyexpectant1383 Ай бұрын

I am a black opal girlie. It is one of the few brands I get my shade in and it's highly affordable. Recently visited sephora in the US and it was so difficult to get my shade in fenty, Mac etc without that orange/red undertone. I will definitely continue using black opal ❤🎉 loved this interview with Desiree and Brandi as always is exceptional. Also I am a HUGE law and order fan, doing a re watch on Netflix presently, it never gets old.

@LTLACADEMY1 Ай бұрын

Such an inspiring interview with Desiree Rogers !! My Mother born and raised in New Orleans !!

@mahogany1967 Ай бұрын

Fashion Fair is the first brand that I wore (lipstick) when I started working in high school in 1984, followed shortly by Black Opal. I STILL wear Black Opal today. 💄👄💋

@mariaferguson2224 22 күн бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful interview ladies. Ms. Rogers is an inspiration and a case study of determination, courage and style.

@ggoodman7725 21 күн бұрын

We needed to hear this today. Who knew you had bundled these two giant black cosmetic lines. This message needs to get out to us so that we support the line and help get the word out. I wore fashion fair for 20 years I am so glad to explore it again. Thank you for all you're doing. Thank you for this podcast my hope is you'll continue until we all get to hear your message. God bless your health, vision and career.

@parisslocum Ай бұрын

This interview was amazing Brady. It made me revisit Black Opal and Fashion Fair make up agin. Fashion Fair was the first make up and lipstick my mother ever brought me. Thank You again for this interview!

@donestalay776 Ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to the hair products

@keanaves2924 Ай бұрын

Brandy, Thank you for this Interview it was so Inspiring and refreshing and will be purchasing my FF once again❤

@Faithnu4 Ай бұрын

Such a great interview!! I have admired Desiree Rogers since my teens. I’m inspired!

@troyhall4039 28 күн бұрын

Yes she was the first black Illinois lottery supervisor

@Faithnu4 27 күн бұрын

@@troyhall4039 Yes, I remember that. I was living in Chicago during that time.

@Manishaaa91 13 күн бұрын

Wow! She is theee one!! 🔥🔥👏🏾 Loved this interview so much

@tilukhalayi 2 күн бұрын

So glad I discovered this interview and this channel!

@donestalay776 Ай бұрын

Thanks sis for the enlightment

@jackyayegba4418 Ай бұрын

Full circle moment!🎉🎉🎉🎉

@neecywatson8250 Ай бұрын

I thought that was Steve’s daughter. Happy I found this channel.❤

@mizzmolly7649 Ай бұрын

Wow, Brandi, your interviews are so enjoyable! ❤

@deirdrelmclaughlin9598 Ай бұрын

I have loved Black Opal since it came out!

@VaultEmpowers Ай бұрын

It's an amazing brand!

@nicdpowell Ай бұрын

Wonderful!!! I will be supporting!

@foxyloxy6670 27 күн бұрын

WOW… Brandy is outspoken!!! Just subscribed.

@Danny-fs1hk Ай бұрын

What an excellent interview!

@lindawaldon5531 Ай бұрын

Loved this interview! So happy we as black people understand it’s time to invest in our people and community! May God bless this business 100 folds!

@lifebeyondthering 23 күн бұрын

A great interview!

@truthserum1271 Ай бұрын

Fantastic and Insightful interview! 👏🏽Kudos Brandy and Desiree! Good to know FASHION FAIR 💄is back! I remember BLACK OPAL was the ONLY brand foundation that matched a very dark Black sista whose makeup I did 25 years ago.

@kimwilliams388 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the information about black opal. I love fashion fair. I am not a make up wearer but I'm interested in the skin care line. Cleansing line of products.

@krystaldavidson6538 Ай бұрын

Omg. I Love You! I see myself in you. Thank you so much for telling your story. I am extremely encouraged. I use to wear vanity fair before, i spotted and idk why. I will support my people. I will support you.

@shannonedmondson8450 28 күн бұрын

This was an awesome interview

@miskittt 24 күн бұрын

I love these two ladies and I hope Desiree is born again sooner than later.

@brendalee1107 Ай бұрын

Well said… I’m in a family of women that they say I drive them crazy saying buy Black 😂 well said ❤

@danahoward759 Ай бұрын

This right here has been so inspirational ❤❤❤ Sis, you're gorgeous and so creative and intelligent. You make us proud to be a woman... You also look like CeCe Penniston😉

@Itsme_1648 15 күн бұрын

Loved this interview! And truth be told, Fashion Fair had the best lipsticks in the game back in the day. I used to work in a department store, and even women of other races swore by Fashion Fair lipsticks. It's made for us by us, but it's so undeniably good. All women want it!

@ScribeCoach Ай бұрын

This was a really insightful episode. Thank you so much.

@VaultEmpowers Ай бұрын

And thank you so much for watching!

@MsTiLaJ 11 күн бұрын

Preach Sistah🙌🏾

@liad3739 28 күн бұрын

Love this ❤

@sheilahollingsworth8659 Ай бұрын

Loved the interview! I definitely will look for Black Opal & Fashion Fair! So mad at myself, I know better, just bought an Estée Lauder lipstick (never again) from Macy’s at that, I had no idea they still carried FF! Now I do! “Our ppl perish for lack of knowledge”!

@Goat1229 15 күн бұрын

She never ages 🫡

@kh-uw6um 2 күн бұрын

I like Black Opal face powders and lipsticks and the quality has only gotten better. I often find their products in Walgreens. When I was a teen Fashion Fair was considered so prestigious and When I finally attended a FF fashion show it was quite an experience 🎉

@user-qf3ko3xs4c 28 күн бұрын

How is it I'm just seeing your content. Damn, KZfaq algorithms! Excellent interview. You have a new enthusiastic subscriber.

@gretchenbray2268 Ай бұрын

Great interview!

@VaultEmpowers Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@wilmaburns5280 Ай бұрын

Amazing interview! I've gotten away from wearing makeup daily, but occasionally apply a bit more, but I love lipstick! Committing to support the black brands from now on!

@VaultEmpowers Ай бұрын

Yes yes yes!!!

@ah8064 Ай бұрын

Just stellar. ✨

@joycejdaniels7835 Ай бұрын

This is a great video. Desiree is amazing!❤

@VaultEmpowers Ай бұрын

She is! Thank you so much for watching, we're so glad you enjoyed the interview.

@Yukia76 Ай бұрын

Great interview

@VaultEmpowers Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@daydayday9896 26 күн бұрын

I use to work for Desiree when she was an AT&T manager. She had those Tylenol in her desk draw back then. I am proud and impressed on how far she has gone in her career. I have one suggestion regarding her make-up products. Please consider in renaming them to your name. You have a lovely first name. Make the products your own. I haven't seen Fashion Fair and Black Opal on the market in decades. I will certainly look out for them. Consider having a fragrance-free make-up line too. I always look for those products due to my sensitivity of fragrances/perfumes. I haven't seen an interview with Desiree since she interviewed me years ago. Great interview! I wish Desiree much continued success!