The Science Of Beauty: Beyond the Label - The Purpose of Product Development

​We're excited to host Episode 5 of The Science of Beauty on May 20th at 7 PM EST on the topic "Beyond the Label: The Purpose of Product Development" Share this with your beauty bestie!

​​📅 Date: May 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM EST
📍 Where: MYAVANA TV: Lab

​​Meet Our Experts:
🎙️ Host: Sakeya Donaldson – Founder, Science of Beauty
💡 Guest: Akuba Torvikey – Beauty Industry Executive, Product Innovation & Development

​Akuba Torvikey is an award-winning product developer known for her expertise in innovation, consumer insights, and product testing. With a career spanning both legacy brands and cutting-edge startups, she has driven substantial growth through breakthrough product development. Akuba’s portfolio includes over 200 products across haircare, skincare, and wellness categories, many of which have become market leaders.

​A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, Akuba founded BeautyWise in 2017, a platform dedicated to connecting and uplifting Black product developers in the beauty industry. In 2020, she launched the Breedlove Accelerator—named in honor of Madam C.J. Walker—to empower and scale Black-owned beauty and wellness ventures. As a 2023/2024 Beauty United Fellow, Akuba continues to champion innovation and representation, shaping the future of beauty with both purpose and impact.

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