"I wanted to be what I wanted to see on TV, what younger me needed to see,” 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 From hella insecure to hella inspiring, creative genius, serial entrepreneur, natural hair inspo, and soundtrack connoisseur, @issarae has taken us on a journey of what a true full circle moment for Black women looks, feels and sounds like. With successful new shows, businesses, and thriving relationships, it's hard NOT to wonder how everyone's best friend-in-their-head enforces boundaries, prioritizes intentionality and, most importantly, puts herself first. For #xoNecole's inaugural cover, we spoke with Issa about the road to unapologetic self-love, what saying "no" looks like, and how the complex relationship she has with her hair has been the catalyst for so much in her personal and professional life. Read our inaugural cover story via the 🔗 in our bio via xonecole.com! Editor-in-Chief / Creative Director: @brookeobie Executive Producer: @traceysees Photographer: @bokocecile Photo Assistant: @joycevisuals Digital Tech: Kim Tran PA: @apugomes Video Director/Editor: @thirdandsunset Art Director: @thompsonproject DP: @akinyelefx Audio: @Hiddengems_bigttosh Stylist: @jasonrembert Stylist Assistant: @chaquita_bee Tailor: @matthewreisman Hairstylist: @lovingyourhair Hair Assistant: @theglamdiaryy Makeup Artist: @joannasimkin Manicurist: @erierinailz Location: @melaninon6thsalon