Luxury Skincare, Wellness & Black Entrepreneurship: Akin Walker of My Soaps
By Lana Reid | June 15, 2022
As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Akin Walker, founder and CEO of My Soaps, to discuss luxury skincare, wellness, and Black entrepreneurship. Akin shares how simple, intentional skincare routines connect to self-care, mental wellness, and confidence, particularly for Black men. He reflects on building a values-driven personal care brand, redefining self-care within the Black community, and navigating business ownership with purpose and integrity.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Akin Walker explores the intersection of skincare, wellness, and intentional living.
Akin explains how My Soaps was created with a focus on natural ingredients, luxury quality, and self-care as a daily practice rather than a luxury reserved for special occasions. He discusses how skincare routines can serve as grounding rituals that support mental health, discipline, and self-respect.
Throughout the conversation, Lana Reid and Akin examine the importance of normalizing self-care for Black men. Akin shares how wellness practices are often overlooked or undervalued, and why reframing skincare as a form of health maintenance and personal investment is essential.
The discussion also highlights Black entrepreneurship and ownership. Akin speaks candidly about building a brand from the ground up, navigating business challenges, and remaining committed to authenticity and community impact. He emphasizes that wellness-focused businesses play a vital role in shifting narratives around care, success, and sustainability.
This episode offers insight into how wellness, entrepreneurship, and intentional self-care intersect — and why redefining self-care is an important step toward holistic well-being.
About the Guest
Akin Walker is the founder and CEO of My Soaps, a luxury skincare brand focused on natural ingredients, wellness, and intentional self-care. His work centers on redefining personal care and promoting wellness through entrepreneurship and education.
For more information on Akin Walker:
https://www.instagram.com/mv_soaps/
https://www.facebook.com/mvsoaps/
About the Series
This episode is part of the Black Men Matter Series, highlighting Black men as entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders redefining wellness, ownership, and success.
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The Male Perspective is hosted by Lana Reid, founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community-building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
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