The connection between good food and healthy hair is that the nutrients we consume through our diet play a critical role in supporting hair growth, strength, and overall health. Join us as we enjoy some of the best products in both industries, while we network and socialize with our curlfriends & foodie family. This is an inclusive event highlighting culinary experiences, expertise & learning, beauty and wellness.
Program
Cocktail Reception
Networking Mixer
Three Course Dinner Introduction by Chef Chris
Dinner
Fireside Chat with Keynote Speaker Ari Singleton
Live Entertainment
Final Remarks
Dance Soirée
Meet Our Speaker
CEO of Thank God It's Natural (tgin)
Aris Singleton
Aris Singleton, serves as the dynamic CEO at the helm of Thank God ItNatural (tgin), one of the leading textured hair care brands sold in retailers such as Target, Walmart, Ulta Beauty, Sally Beauty, Walgreens, CVS, and numerous other national and international outlets, as well as online platforms. Aris has an unwavering commitment to excellence and oversees day-to-day operations, sales strategies, and strategic partnerships. Her journey with tgin commenced in its nascent stages back in July 2009. After completing her BA in Finance from Texas Southern University, she rejoined tgin as a rotational employee in May 2017.
Aris’ tenure with tgin was a journey of personal growth and a testament to her collaborative spirit. She worked closely with the esteemed late Founder, Chris-Tia Donaldson, gaining invaluable insights into the intricacies of business operations. This profound understanding, coupled with her visionary leadership, propelled tgin from its small business beginnings into a globally recognized powerhouse in the textured hair care industry, with multi-million-dollar success stories to its name. As one of the youngest CEOs in the beauty industry, her remarkable achievements haven’t gone unnoticed.
Aris has graced the pages of esteemed publications such as Rolling Out and The Chicago Defender’s Women of Excellence and was recently highlighted as Walmart’s SheEO Beauty Disruptor.
Additionally, she recently earned membership in the Young Presidents Organization, Chicago chapter, a distinguished community of business executives. Aris’ ascent to prominence as the youngest CEO in the textured hair care industry Aris recently celebrated with her debut on the tgin x Jet Magazines Collector’s Edition cover.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, her unwavering commitment to social impact truly sets her apart. She remains steadfast in her mission to empower women entrepreneurs and uplift fellow women-led businesses in the beauty sphere. Through the tgin Foundation, she perpetuates Chris-Tia’s enduring mission, values, and legacy by advocating for women undergoing breast cancer treatment, particularly those facing financial hardships, and shedding light on health disparities impacting survivor outcomes in the Black community. Singleton embodies visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and compassionate advocacy, driving both tgin and the broader beauty community towards greater heights of success and social impact.
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