There are career hustlers and go-getters, and then there is Vanessa Simmons. Vanessa, previously known for her appearance on MTV’s iconic reality series Run’s House, now joins HOPE for a conversation about her personal journey, finding her passion, self-care and her online wellness community, U4IA.

Juneteenth is an annual holiday held on June 19 that marks an important day in U.S. history. It commemorates the day of freedom and liberation for the Black community, and we are honoring it this month in beauty.