Aris Singleton Launches The CEO Unfiltered™ Podcast Exploring Leadership Realities
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CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Aris Singleton, CEO of the leading textured haircare brand tgin®, has launched a new podcast, The CEO Unfiltered™, aimed at providing unvarnished insights into the challenges and realities of leadership. The podcast, which debuts on September 30, 2026, will feature candid conversations with founders, executives, and industry leaders, delving into the often hidden aspects of building and leading a business.
Singleton, who took over tgin® in 2021 at the age of 28, following the death of her aunt and the company’s founder, Chris-Tia Donaldson, has been preparing for this role since her high school days. She ran the brand’s social media and shipped T-shirts from her bedroom in Detroit before returning to the company in 2021 for a six-month stint that turned into a permanent position. Under her leadership, tgin® has continued to grow, expanding its presence in major retail chains like Walmart, Ulta Beauty, CVS, Target, and Whole Foods.
The CEO Unfiltered™ is designed to provide a platform where leaders can share their experiences, doubts, and the sacrifices behind the scenes.
The first season of The CEO Unfiltered™ will feature a diverse lineup of guests, including Kadidja Dosso, founder of Dosso Beauty, who shares her experience of building a brand before anyone believed in it. Other guests include Dr. Piper Farrell, Liz Jones, Demaris Elije', Resa Luster-Mac, and Aaja Corinne Magee, among others. Each episode will explore themes such as building a brand, navigating burnout, and the sacrifices leaders make.
Singleton’s own journey is a testament to the challenges of leadership.
The podcast will kick off with a launch celebration on September 24, 2026, at tgin® headquarters, where Chicago’s business, beauty, and creative community will gather for a first listen, a night with the season one guests, and a few surprises. The premiere episode will be available on all major platforms on September 30, 2026.
Singleton’s perspective is grounded in results. Under her leadership, tgin® has continued to grow and has been recognized for its achievements. She has been named to Black Enterprise’s 40 Under 40, honored as a Chicago Defender Woman of Excellence, and featured on the cover of a Jet Magazine collector’s edition as the youngest CEO of a textured haircare brand.
The CEO Unfiltered™ aims to provide a platform for leaders to share their unfiltered truths, offering a glimpse into the complexities of leadership that are often hidden behind the polished exterior.