Celebrated actress, singer and author Mandy Gonzalez (who currently stars as Norma Desmond in the hit Broadway production, Sunset Boulevard) joins us for an inspiring discussion about her journey with curly hair and how embracing her natural texture became a source of confidence. Her candid insights reveal how her parents' resilient love story inspired her own fearless path on Broadway, where she has starred in iconic productions like Hamilton and In the Heights. Lorraine speaks with Mandy about her personal journey with breast cancer, which began just before the COVID-19 pandemic. As the first in her family to face this diagnosis, Mandy recounts the importance of her community and the emotional impact of the chemotherapy treatment on her hair.

In Calling All Curls, Lorraine offers practical tips for curly hair care, particularly for those who color their hair, sharing essential advice to preserve moisture and vibrancy. We recorded this episode before the fires, we hope that Marcy, her family and all of our listeners from the LA area are safe. We have posted links to organizations that are helping those in need.

Episode links:
ChemoCouture, https://krystacouture.com

Support for LA Fire Victims:
The Labelle Foundation
Project Hope
Altadena Girls
Gofundme - Donate directly to those affected

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Lorraine Massey is a curl advocate whose lifelong dedication to understanding and caring for curly hair has helped drive a global phenomenon of curly acceptance. As the founder of the groundbreaking Curly Girl Method, she has empowered countless individuals to embrace their natural texture. Lorraine is also the author of three critically acclaimed books: Curly Girl: The Handbook, Silver Hair: A Handbook, and Curly Kids: The Handbook.

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Host: Lorraine Massey
Producer: Susan Kaplan
Engineer: Dan Strong
Original Music: Cyrille Aimee
Show: If Your Curls Could Talk