Introduction

Scammers are targeting clients looking to get their hair braided by using real stylists’ work and creating fake social media pages.

Reports of Scams

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is receiving reports of scams targeting individuals wanting braids. Scammers take pictures from legitimate stylists and post them on fake social media pages.

Modus Operandi

Potential clients find the fake pages and book appointments, often making small deposits. Clients realize they have been scammed when they do not hear back from the supposed stylist on the appointment day.

Impact on Legitimate Businesses

Real stylists like Porsche Hensley, who has been braiding hair for over 10 years and owns Divine Innovation 615 in Nashville, are affected. Hensley reported instances where clients arrived for appointments, only to find out they were scammed.

Precautions to Avoid Scams

BBB advises not to pay for the service in full before the appointment. Visit the stylist’s location before booking. Verify the stylist’s work by searching for them online and including the word “scam” after their name. Ask for the stylist’s license number and verify it.

Continuing the Business

Despite the scams, stylists like Porsche Hensley remain undeterred and continue their work.

Conclusion

Scammers exploiting the popularity of hair braiding are causing issues for both clients and legitimate stylists. Clients are advised to take precautions to ensure they are booking authentic services.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Superadio Announces Launch of Podcast Division

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Superadio, LLC today announced a partnership with Mean Ole Lion Media, a podcast network offering podcasts that target Black America. Superadio, will serve as the sales and marketing arm of the partnership focusing on audience growth and monetization. 

Mean Ole Lion Media positions itself as a place where “Where Content is King And Black and Brown Voices Truly Matter,” and brings a cadre of talent and stories to the ever-growing podcast arena. 

“This partnership is the result of mutual admiration and respect for Superadio. Their passion for content is completely in line with Mean Ole Lion Media. The company’s standing in Urban Radio and their existing content targeting African Americans is an excellent complement to our efforts in the podcast arena” said Ken Johnson Owner and Founder of Mean Ole Lion Media. 

Superadio, will launch its podcast division with over 14 Mean Ole Lion Media shows that speak directly to issues affecting Black America including Oh That’s Deep, Black Women Conversations, Business of the Beat, The Overlooked and Conversations with Dr. Ian Smith. These podcasts and more are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Pandora, among other platforms. 

“Superadio is excited to partner with Ken Johnson, Mean Ole Lion Media and their lineup of real and relatable podcast content”. said Eric Faison, President, Superadio, LLC. We’re looking forward to showcasing this roster of Black and Brown voices and helping to grow the audience for these compelling shows.”

Part of the Mean Ole Lion podcast roster includes: 

Oh That’s Deep Black Women Conversations “We are Black 

women!!! We LOVE being Black women. Join us as we talk 

through everything from current events and memes, to news and our personal lives. We may even throw in a story or two about our friends (with their permission of course.) We created this podcast as a way to laugh together…cry together…and have an open 

conversation about life as a Black woman.” 

The Conversations with Dr. Ian Smith are all about people. These are stories of people you may know and some you may not. How they find and define their purpose. These stories are about beating the odds, chasing dreams and finding their true inspiration. 

Business of the Beat is an innovative podcast for the next 

generation of multicultural beauty and wellness leaders. With an 

emphasis on diversifying the people of color we see leading the 

future of beauty and wellness, Kendra and her guest explore what it takes to build a beauty brand, become an influencer and 

ultimately change the face of the beauty industry. 

The Overlooked podcast investigates the cases of missing or 

murdered people of color that have gone cold.

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