AMBI® Skincare Hosts Episode 2 of its Panel Discussion Series: “Skin Wisdom — It’s More Than Just Skin Deep”

Judith Davis
3 min readMar 20, 2024

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The panelists: Hayet Rida, Vanessa Bouie, Blake Gifford & Val Warner

On March 7, 2024, AMBI®, a trusted authority in skincare for over 50 years, proudly hosted Episode 2 of its panel discussion series titled “Skin Wisdom — It’s More Than Just Skin Deep.” The panel discussion was taped live in Chicago and is now available on Ambi’s YouTube Channel. This initiative was created as a safe space for candid conversations about selflove, balancing work, life and prioritizing our own well-being. The virtual panel, moderated by Val Warner from ABC 7 Chicago, brought together celebrated industry leaders to share their expertise and personal skincare routines. Panelists included Blake Gifford, signed blake, attorney and content creator; Hayet Rida, Creative Director of ShopKhoi; and Vanessa Bouie, Creator of Fancy Homebody.

Throughout the discussion, the panelists engaged in honest and real conversations about balancing work, life, health, and wellness, while also providing their insider beauty secrets. Emphasizing the significance of inner beauty and embracing one’s unique skin, the panelists inspired attendees to prioritize self-care and nurture their skin.

“We are thrilled to have facilitated such an informative and inspiring discussion,” said Tricia McKenzie, Ambi Senior Brand Manager. “Our panelists brought an empowering discussion to the table, motivating our audience to embark on their personal journey with confidence and mindfulness.” “I had to change my relationship with what success looks like for me, what does self care look for me and it can’t be running myself into the ground,” says Blake Gifford during the discussion. “I feel I have to show up each day because I have two little boys to take care of and that is my job, is making sure my brand gets as much publicity and engagement as possible and showing up as my authentic self is why I have been as successful as I am now,” says Vanessa Bouie. “For my social media audience, I had to perform, I had to perform happiness, I had to perform wellness, perform joy and inspire everyone to give those things to their life and there is a level of guilt that comes with prioritizing yourself but we should all do that,” states Hayet Rida.

AMBI®, known as The Skin Tone Authority, has provided scientifically proven skincare for People of Color and has been a staple in homes for generations. During the conversation the ladies discussed the many beauty practices that are generational skincare rituals that have been passed down that instilled valuable “Skin Wisdoms” that still resonated with them today.
“Ambi was one of the products I used early on for my skin issues, I was using Ambi skin products growing up,” Val Warner recalls. To view the Skin Wisdom visit www.Ambi.com and/or Ambi’s Youtube Channel for access to the recording and additional resources.

AMBI® introduced exciting product additions to its iconic skincare line and showcased its new eye-catching modern packaging which is a tribute to the rich hues and diversity of consumers’ complexion tones which now adorns all of AMBI’s array of products!

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Judith Davis

A professional writer, content manager, and web producer who has worked for quite a few high profile brands. https://twitter.com/JudithD_NYCGirl