Claima Stories with Bimma
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Episodes: 152
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Co-Founder of Claima and Former Nike Marketer, Bimma Williams interviews leading and emerging creatives and entrepreneurs of color about how they were able to build their own tables by turning their hobbies, side hustles, and ideas into thriving small businesses. From these stories, listeners will learn how to claim their dream careers by stepping into the world of entrepreneurship. Featuring Melody Ehsani, Jeff Staple, James Whitner and more. Follow Claima Stories (@claimastories) and Bimma Williams (@bimmawilliams) on Instagram, and watch us on YouTube (@claimastories).
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EP 102: Raven B Varona, Photographer, Director and Philanthropist
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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EP 101: Hema Persad, Owner and Principal Designer of Sagrada Studios
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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EP: 100 Chris Gibbs, Owner of Union, LA and Beth Birkett Gibbs Owner of Bephie's Beauty Supply
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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EP 99: Humberto Leon, Co-Founder of Opening Ceremony and Owner of restaurants Monarch and Chifa
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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EP 98: Calmatic, Film Director
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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EP 97: Manila Mixtape, Artist and Owner of Manila Home Goods
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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EP 96: Shequeita Frazier, Co-Founder of Camp Yoshi
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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EP 95: Autumn Merrit, Co-Founder of Sir & Madame
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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EP 94: Telsha Anderson-Boone, Owner of T.A.
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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EP 93: Kiauna "Kee" Nelson, Owner of Kee's #Loaded Kitchen
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May 30, 2023 |
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EP 92: Kimberly Drew, Curator at Pace Gallery and Author
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May 23, 2023 |
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EP 91: Meymuna Hussein-Cattan, Owner of Flavors from Afar and Director of the Tiyya Foundation
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May 16, 2023 |
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EP 90: Intisar Abioto, Artist and Photographer
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May 09, 2023 |
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EP 89: Duk-Ki Yu, Founder of MAJOR DC
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May 02, 2023 |
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EP 88: Jabari, Founder of COLORS Worldwide
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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EP 87: Jessica Monzalvo, Founder of SBJ Esntls
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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EP 86: Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Cooper, Founders of Eastside Golf
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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EP 85: Imani Ellis, Founder of CultureCon and The Creative Collective
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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EP 84: Jerald Cooper, Founder of Hood Century Modern
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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EP 83: Lynae Vanee, Creator of Parking Lot Pimpin'
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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EP 82: Douglass Williams, Owner and Chef of MIDA and APIZZA
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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EP 81: Essie Golden, Golden Confidence Blog + Founder of Thick Laces
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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EP 80: Daniel Buezo, Co-Founder of Kids of Immigrants
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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EP 79: Karleen Roy, Founder of The Vanity Group
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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EP 78: Terrence Low & Brandon Crump, Founders of Michael Lavelle Wines
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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EP 77: Sandro Roco, Founder of Sanzo Sparkling Water
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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EP 76: Sonja Rasula, Founder of Unique Markets
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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EP 75: Maggi Simpkins, Jewelry Designer
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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EP 74: Heather White, Founder & CEO of TrillFit
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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EP 73: Dapper Dan, Fashion Designer and Style Icon
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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EP 72: Brittany Chavez, Founder of Shop Latinx
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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EP 71: Alex Hill, Home Chef and Food Blogger at Just Add Hot Sauce
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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EP 70: Gavin Mathieu, Designer and Founder of Supervsn Studios
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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EP 69: Peter Cho, Chef and Owner of Han Oak and Toki
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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EP 68: Cristina Martinez, Contemporary Visual Artist
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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EP 67: Sevetri Wilson, Founder and CEO of Resilia
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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EP 66: Ibrahim 'IB' Hamad, President and Co-Founder of Dreamville
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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EP 65: Cheetie Kumar, Founder and Head Chef at Garland, KINGS and Neptune's Parlour
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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EP 64: Julian Gaines, Fine Artist and Founder of JuWorkingOnProjects
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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EP 63: Cydnie Smith McCarthy, Founder of Drink Mamey
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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EP 62: Trinidad James, Musician and Founder of DAD Socks and Hommework
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Community Stories : Kiss Pollos
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Jason Mayden shares story about designing at Nike and creating his own consultancy Trillicon Valley
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Woodie White shares story about turning his passion for exploring into Oyster Holdings
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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John Okevu Ojo II shares story about how his Nigerian heritage inspired his brand Little Africa
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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John Okevu Ojo II - Owner of Little Africa
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Woodie White - Creator of Oyster Holdings
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Jason Mayden - CEO of Trillicon Valley
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Jewan Manuel shares story about creating space for Black & Brown creatives in the plant based foods market
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Jewan Manuel - Chef & Owner of Plant Based Papi
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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Farah Jesani shares story about creating authentic One Stripe Chai inspired by her roots
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Community Stories : Kubé Ice Cream
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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Farah Jesani - CEO & Co-Founder of One Stripe Chai
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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Tiquette Bramlett shares story about creating a wine industry for black women and other people of color
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Tiquette Bramlett - President of Vidon Vineyards
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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Megan Sanchez shares story about how her Grandmothers hustle influenced the creation of Güero
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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Megan Sanchez - Chef & Co-Owner of Güero
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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Diane Lam shares story about learning about family and heritage through the food she creates
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Diane Lam - Chef & Owner of Prey + Tell
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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CJ McCollum shares story about creating a legacy from the hardwood to the vineyard
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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CJ McCollum - Founder of McCollum Heritage ‘91
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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Ajay Bouri shares story about leaving Vegas nightlife to create Feature
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Ajay Bouri - Owner of Feature
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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Community Stories: Sol Sips
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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Tiffany Tanaka shares story about representing her culture through her food
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Tiffany Tanaka - Owner of Petite Peso
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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Community Stories: Operation Rally
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Oct 13, 2021 |
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Keba Konte shares story about using his values on social justice to move coffee culture forward
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Keba Konte - Founder of Red Bay Coffee
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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Brenda shares story about creating a brand inspired by her Mexican roots
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Brenda Equihua - Owner & Creative Director of Equihua
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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Maurice Harris shares story about creating floral arrangements and growing his business
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Maurice Harris - Owner of Bloom & Plume
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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Kacey Lynch shares story about leveraging authentic narratives to create Bricks & Wood
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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Kacey Lynch - Founder of Bricks & Wood
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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Community Stories: VV Patchouli
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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Aleali May shares story about going from RSVP Gallery to designing her own Jordans
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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Aleali May - Streetwear Entrepreneur
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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Community Stories: Sheila Rashid
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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Community Stories: Medicine Collective
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Aug 18, 2021 |
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Community Stories: Game Day Sports Camps
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Aug 11, 2021 |
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Community Stories: Hugh’s Hot Bowls
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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Ian Williams shares story about fostering community through dope coffee
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Ian Williams - Owner of Deadstock Coffee
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Andy Nguyen shares story about transitioning from streetwear to restaurant mogul
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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Andy Nguyen - Entrepreneur
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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Alejandro Rodriguez shares story about turning a graphic design job into his own fashion brand
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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Alejandro Rodriguez - Founder and Creative Director at BTFL
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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Ray Alba shares story about shaping the narratives of today’s biggest Hip Hop artists
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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Ray Alba - SVP of Publicity
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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Community Stories: Classic Men Barbershop
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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Jade Purple Brown shares story turning her design skills into a business
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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Jade Purple Brown - Artist & Entrepreneur
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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Jon Humphrey shares a story about creating a streetwear community in New Orleans
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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Jon Humphrey - Founder of Beignet Boys (Trailer)
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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Community Stories : Mariana Sheppard Studio
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Jun 09, 2021 |
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June Ambrose shares a story about creating a voice for hip hop through fashion
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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June Ambrose - Stylist & Fashion Icon (Trailer)
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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Community Stories: Body Melt
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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Community Stories: Puurple World
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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James Whitner shares story about his journey from the streets and to the top sneaker retail
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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James Whitner - Owner of The Whitaker Group (Trailer)
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May 31, 2021 |
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Laci Jordan shares story about her reluctant path to becoming an artist.
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May 25, 2021 |
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Laci Jordan - Artist (Trailer)
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May 24, 2021 |
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Anthony Supreme shares story about working with J. Cole and launching Preme Magazine.
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May 18, 2021 |
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Anthony Supreme - Founder of Preme Magazine (Trailer)
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May 17, 2021 |
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Fabi Reyna shares a story about creating She Shreds Media
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May 11, 2021 |
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Fabi Reyna - Founder of She Shreds Media (Trailer)
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May 10, 2021 |
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Derek Ali shares story about mixing records for Kendrick Lamar and launching EngineEars.
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May 05, 2021 |
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Derek Ali - Founder of EngineEars (Trailer)
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May 04, 2021 |
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Paris Cole shares a story about styling and managing artists.
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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Paris Cole - Co-Founder of Outlihers (Trailer)
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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Steve “Sweatpants” Irby shares a story about becoming a photographer and starting Street Dreams Mag.
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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Steve “Sweatpants” Irby - Co-Founder of Street Dreams Mag (Trailer)
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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Tiffany Thompson shares story about creating a home court advantage in interior design
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Tiffany Thompson - Founder of Duett Interiors (Trailer)
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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Jeff Staple shares story about conquering streetwear and podcasting
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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Jeff Staple (Trailer)
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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Jose Silva - Photographer
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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Jose Silva (Trailer)
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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Nate Jobe (Trailer)
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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Elise Swopes - iPhone Artist
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Elise Swopes (Trailer)
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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Shannon Maldonado - Founder of YOWIE
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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Shannon Maldonado (Trailer)
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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Melody Ehsani - Designer / Entrepreneur
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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Melody Ehsani shares story about learning sneaker design.
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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Season 2 Trailer
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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Nuwoe Goteh : Nike Basketball - Brand Marketing
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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Cam Mason : adidas hoops - Director of Product Marketing Footwear
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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Purvi Patel : Reebok - Senior Manager, Partnership Strategy
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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James Hesse : Heskicks - YouTuber / Sneaker Influencer
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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Portia Blunt : New Balance - Director of Apparel Operations
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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Jazerai Allen-Lord : True to Size - Co-founder
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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Bryce Wong : Nike SB - Footwear Designer
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May 25, 2020 |
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Katie Lau : Under Armour - Director of Sportstyle Footwear
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May 18, 2020 |
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Cedric Hudson : adidas hoops - Senior Apparel Designer
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May 11, 2020 |
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Tracie Jackson : Nike - N7 Lead Graphic Designer
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May 04, 2020 |
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LaToya Kamara Manley : Jordan Brand - Director of Merchandising Women's
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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Cedric Fletcher : Jordan Brand - VP of Global Merchandising
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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Cindy Zhou : adidas - Global Concept-To-Consumer Manager
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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Jocelyn Rice : Columbia - Apparel Designer
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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Ed Wallace : Under Armour - Footwear Designer
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Feb 24, 2020 |
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Saraa Green : adidas hoops - Footwear Development Manager
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Feb 17, 2020 |
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Melissa Chun : adidas Originals - Category Director Apparel
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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DeWayne Dale Jr. : KEEN Footwear - Innovation Designer
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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Domonique Debnam : Jordan Brand - Sr Product Line Manager
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Jan 28, 2020 |
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Rukaiyah Adams : Meyer Memorial Trust - CIO
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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Rashad Williams : adidas hoops - Sr Director Footwear
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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Jarvis Sam : Nike - Sr Director Diversity
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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Darla DeGrace : DeGrace Group
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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Frank Cooker : Curator / Creative
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Jan 21, 2020 |