Episode 354: Entrepreneur SoJohna Bell_Let Ryze_Building A Beauty Empire With Guts and Faith

This week on the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast , host Lin Woods sits down with SoJohna Bell , Founder of Ryze Manufacturing , a St.

Louis–based white label beauty manufacturing company helping entrepreneurs bring customized products—like body butters, shampoos, conditioners, and oils—to market. In this powerful conversation, SoJohna shares how Ryze Manufacturing helped hairstylists, barbers, and makeup artists stay in business during the pandemic , the impact of Black beauty supply stores nearly disappearing , and how tariffs and global supply challenges affected Black-owned beauty businesses .

She also offers a practical lesson in hair , insight into the realities of building and sustaining a beauty brand, and how her faith, family, and purpose guide her entrepreneurial journey. This episode is a must-listen for beauty professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in faith-driven business, community impact, and economic resilience. 🎧 Listen now.

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