"Starting the day like that was this really beautiful commitment that reminded me that I could be an active participant in my life. My self-care routine reminds me not to be passive"

Trinity Mouzon is an entrepreneur, writer, and mother based in the Hudson Valley, where she lives with her husband and their two daughters. She is the co-founder of Golde, a superfood-powered family business she has been running alongside her husband, Issey, for the past eight years. Outside of her work with Golde, Trinity is a passionate home cook and gardener. She is currently putting the finishing touches on her debut cookbook, set to be published in Spring 2026.

We’d love to hear about the connection you have with your hair. How would you describe that connection today, and how has it evolved over time?

I've had a varied relationship with my hair over the years. Growing up, I always had my hair in a couple of braids, but I really wanted to be able to wear it "out" more. When I was a teenager, I tried all the chemical straighteners, flat irons, etc. By the time I went to college, I was mostly wearing my natural texture again. I'm a low maintenance person, and I just couldn't get into the routine of having to worry about whether my hair was getting wet, spending all that time straightening it, etc.

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Now I almost always have it in the same braids I wanted to get out of as a little girl. When I have a special occasion, I let it out of the braids and enjoy the volume and the drama. But day to day, I like having it out of my face. My style tends to err very classic, sort of reserved, and I like my hair to represent that too. 

Does hair hold cultural significance for you? What inspired you to embrace your natural texture?

I think I sort of had a returning to my natural texture, I didn't grow up having chemically straightened hair as a small child like some women did. As I grew out of the self conscious teenage years, it just made the most sense to embrace all of me. I'm not a glam girl, I don't wear makeup, and even having on nail polish feels kind of weird for me.

Going with my natural texture just makes sense for my style. I don't put too much weight behind that decision culturally — I think Black women can do whatever they want with their hair and still be proud to be exactly who they are.

Are there any rituals you turn to when caring for your hair?

I braid it up about once a week, which takes time. I really love the process because it's all about slowing down and working your way through it — it usually takes me a couple of hours to go through the whole thing. 

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What does self-care mean to you, and how do you integrate it into your daily life?

Self-care as a mother has a deeper meaning. Between kids and the business and the book, it's very easy to put my own needs last. I've found that when I do that, I'm not able to show up to my own responsibilities the way I want to. A couple of the things I really treasure are going for solo walks and reading.

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I'll carve out these tiny 15 minute moments that are specifically for me. Committing to the ritual of it is what makes it sacred. I was doing a 15 minute walk every morning through the winter, even when it was brutally cold. But starting the day like that was this really beautiful commitment that reminded me that I could be an active participant in my life. My self-care routine reminds me not to be passive. 

How has your understanding of “wellness” shifted since launching your brand?

When I started working on Golde, I was about 23 years old — I was very young, and my life looked different. Now, in my thirties, I want to make sure that I'm building these practices that are centered around longevity, ease, and enjoyment. The same products are in my routine, but I have a deeper way of thinking about the role they're playing.

Where do you feel most creative or most connected to yourself?

My garden! It's ever changing, never perfect, always humbling. I have always felt the most like myself in the good company of plants and birdsong.

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