Episode #142
How Tahlia Gray CEO, Turned “I Can’t Find Tights That Match My Skin” Into Sheer Chemistry
Dec 16, 202514 minS0
<p>Episode Summary<br> For decades Black and brown women have worn “nude” tights that made their legs look grey and ashy. Tahlia Gray got tired of it. Eight years, one startup loan, six years of side-hustling, and a pivotal investor introduction from Wray Forward later — Sheer Chemistry is the UK’s leading inclusive hosiery brand (and heading to North America). Hear the raw story of self-funding, 98 % survey validation, trademark battles, and why mainstream retailers finally said “yes” after 2020.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters<br> [00:00] Intro & Powerbook 2025 Spotlight<br> [00:45] The problem: “Nude” tights that make brown legs look ashy<br> [01:42] Boot...
