Interview with the Latoya Rivers. LaToya Rivers is a natural hair stylist and entrepreneur that has been styling and educating people in the hair and beauty industry for over 17 years. Espresso Culture was founded in 2009 due to her new passion for anything natural in the hair and beauty industry. Being a model, author, and motivational speaker has inspired her to teach many classes and seminars and now create the Kansas City Natural Hair and Wellness Expo; bringing together culture, education and to give inspiration.