We Are Made Podcast

Today on the Season 1 finale of We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by winemaker, Justin Trabue. Growing up wine was a topic openly discussed amongst her family and she soon went on to learn the ins and outs of the business. After moving from DC to California to study wine, she spent summers in Santa Cruz putting together irrigation systems, and studying in Australia where she witnessed her first harvest season. But her passion for wine goes deeper then the surface, shes dedicated to creating space for black winemakers in the industry. Introducing this week's origin story, Justin Trabue.

Justin Trabue on being in the room.

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We Are Made Studios is a gathering space where creatives of color can be seen and meaningful connections can be made. Serving as a creative community and media company that curates gatherings and resources needed to uplift the voice and work of creatives of color.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by singer, songwriter B.Cloy. Born and raised in Havana, FL he first started singing in the choir at his local church. As his passion for singing and songwriting began to grow in high school, he decided that a career as an artist was what he wanted to pursue. But growing up in a small town made it difficult to envision a life beyond his environment and deep down he knew that he wanted more for himself. He quickly began to realize that the only possible way to make this dream a reality was by leaving. Introducing this week’s origin story, B.Cloy.

B.Cloy on wanting more for yourself.

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We Are Made Studios is a gathering space where creatives of color can be seen and meaningful connections can be made. Serving as a creative community and media company that curates gatherings and resources needed to uplift the voice and work of creatives of color.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by Black Vibe Tribe Founder & CEO Trinity Simone. Raised on the values of family, culture and community, this 19-year-old mogul created a brand that stood for a cause that helped amplify the voice of black people. She has used her platform to give back to those around her by creating space for others to see themselves in, a space that offers them room to tell their story and see their power. As she continues to expand her brand, she places emphasis on the importance of enforcing change in efforts to move our people forward. Introducing this week's origin story, Trinity Simone.

Trinity Simone on never putting limitations on yourself.

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We Are Made Studios is a gathering space where creatives of color can be seen and meaningful connections can be made. Serving as a creative community and media company that curates gatherings and resources needed to uplift the voice and work of creatives of color.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by Liberian photographer and BYDESIGN co-founder, Muenfua Lewis. Originally born in Kansas City, he didn’t discover his passion for photography until his later years in college. Due to the lack of reflections in his immediate environment, it wasn’t until after joining the corporate world that he realized a creative outlet is essential. A personal project turned idea would soon allow him the space to build the community he longed for and tell the stories he wanted to hear. Introducing this week's origin story, Muenfua Lewis.

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Muenfua Lewis on revisioning a new future for ourselves.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by visual artist, Shefon Taylor. Raised in Delaware by her grandparents, she spent a lot of time with herself and older black women. Led by imagination and curiosity, she slowly found forms of her identity shaped in the archives of her family photos, she compared the times and her ability to use art as a means to expression. As a result, she slowly began to come into herself, the stepping stone to coming home. Introducing this week's origin story, Shefon Taylor.

Shefon Taylor on staying curious throughout your practice.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by JMO’s SneauxBall founder, Jarrette Maloy. After growing up in a family of elected officials and playing baseball for majority of his upbringing, he placed importance on maintaining a relationship with the community. When his dream of making it in the major leagues took a turn, he redirected his focus to starting a youth development program. Only issue was, he needed money. To help raise funds he started with a small snow cone station at a local apartment complex, as the business began to expand he soon went on to purchase a trailer, then shortly after he opened his very own first brick and border. The once goal of creating impact has turned into a greater business that serves the people he had always wished to touch. Introducing this week's origin story, Jarrette Maloy

Jarrett Maloy on doing something you're passionate about.

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We Are Made Studios is a black media company that centers the diverse stories and experiences of people of color. This podcast was produced by We Are Made Studios and distributed by our podcast network We Are Made Radio.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by storyteller Dana Blair. From the age of 3 this Louisiana native took an interest in classical dance, after years of development she made her way to New York on a dance scholarship and continued through college. After suffering an unexpected injury that redirected her plans of a life long career in dance, she leaned into her next set of skills, her education. After returning to college to attend graduate school what happened following a resume post would become the defining factor of the next chapter of her life. Introducing this week's origin story, Dana Blair.

Dana Blair on giving yourself options.

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We Are Made Studios is a media company that serves as a gathering place for black voices, stories and their work. Created for people of color to be seen. We offer a variety of supportive tools, gatherings, & series that cater to all aspects of black life. Produced by We Are Made Radio.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by DEEM journal co-founder, Nu Goteh. Originally born in Liberia, West Africa, from as early as he could remember, creativity was an interest. In 2008 after graduating from UMass Lowell with a B.B.A in marketing, he made his way to PUMA as an intern and soon found himself in a cycling world of selling. When he noticed his lack of fulfillment and intention within his professional career he began to seek a more nuanced way of using design to infuse social responsibility into his work. After gathering with a group of friends around the same interest of reshaping what the future of the design world looked like and who could be a part of it. DEEM journal was born.

Nu Goteh on creating something that goes deep.

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We Are Made Studios is a media company that serves as a gathering place for black voices, stories and their work. Created for people of color to be seen. We offer a variety of supportive tools, gatherings, & series that cater to all aspects of black life. Produced by We Are Made Radio.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by photographer Noemie Tshinanga. From an early age, she had an interest in film. As the youngest of 3, she often watched them with her siblings. But it wasn’t until she received her first camera at 14 when her world began to open. Her entire life was leading her to a new beginning. But as she was met with bigger questions like, who am I and what am I here to do? She went on a quest to find the answers for herself using photography as her guide.

Noémie Tshinanga on what’s necessary to continue growing.

About We Are Made Studios:

We Are Made Studios is a media company that serves as a gathering place for black voices, stories and their work. Created for people of color to be seen. We offer a variety of supportive tools, gatherings, & series that cater to all aspects of black life. Produced by We Are Made Radio.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by celebrity chef, Kenny Gilbert. Born in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up with a divided interest in both sports and cooking, so he spent most of his time doing both. While he was a naturally driven athlete, his love for cooking always shined through, following high school he decided to pursue a culinary career by attending The Pennsylvania Culinary Institute. Later landing him a position as an apprentice at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Who knew that one day his passion for cooking would lead him to being on Top Chef and cooking for Oprah Winfrey. Introducing this weeks origin story, Kenny Gilbert

Kenny Gilbert on instilling discipline and work ethic.

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We Are Made Studios is a media company that serves as a gathering place for black voices, stories and their work. Created for people of color to be seen. We offer a variety of supportive tools, gatherings, & series that cater to all aspects of black life. Produced by We Are Made Radio.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast Imani is joined by Atlanta based tattoo artist, Uncle Bree Williams. Originally born in Oklahoma, Bree had a love for creative work from as early as she could remember. The first time she entered a tattoo shop at the young age of 15, her ideas about how artistry is expressed expanded. Not only was she a visual artist, she now wanted to be a tattoo artist. But how does one create a career around art in an environment that doesn’t support their craft? They do as Bree did, they move to a new one. Introducing this week's origin story, Uncle Bree Williams.

Uncle Bree on relaying stories through art.

About We Are Made Studios:

We Are Made Studios is a media company that serves as a gathering place for black voices, stories and their work. Created for people of color to be seen. We offer a variety of supportive tools, gatherings, & series that cater to all aspects of black life. Produced by We Are Made Radio.

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Today on the We Are Made podcast, Imani is joined by Jomo Furniture founder, Jomo Tariku. Born in Nairobi, Kenya while raised in Ethiopia, Jomo’s beginnings shaped his idea of culture from a very early age. He held a love for sketching and had an interest for making. This inspiration came from the immense African collections of his fathers travels , allowing him to transform his imagination and witness what more was possible and more he did. Introducing this week's origin story, Jomo Tariku.

Jomo Tariku on the effects of not being recognized.

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We Are Made Studios is a media company that serves as a gathering place for black voices, stories and their work. Created for people of color to be seen. We offer a variety of supportive tools, gatherings, & series that cater to all aspects of black life. Produced by We Are Made Radio.

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This week on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by Nest with Jess blogger and interior designer Jessica Zocal. With roots that stem from the deep south of Carolina, Jessica has always found it difficult to balance her blackness within the world. But after having 7 children of her own, she knew it was time to reconnect her culture. Her blog was an added bonus, one that gave her a love outside of her family and a way to harnist her newly developed craft. It was at this moment that she found her voice and began to fully embrace all parts of herself. Introducing this week's origin story, Jessica Zocal.

Jessica Zocal on embracing all parts of yourself.

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We Are Made Studios is a media company that serves as a gathering place for black voices, stories and their work. Created for people of color to be seen. We offer a variety of supportive tools, gatherings, & series that cater to all aspects of black life. Produced by We Are Made Radio.

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This week on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by New York based photographer Frank Frances. Originally from Columbia, South Carolina, Frank always knew his destiny would include art. After working for One Kings Lane for 10 years, he set out to further explore his interest in home & interior photography. His work has been featured in AD Magazine, Elle Decor and Martha Stewart Living, he has since released his first book Remember the South in 2020. Shaped by his roots, Frank uses his experience as fuel for his creative narratives. Finding solace in elements of home, light and new beginnings. Introducing this week's origin story, Frank Frances.

Frank Frances on treating everything like the beginning.

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We Are Made Studios is a media company that serves as a gathering place for black voices, stories and their work. Created for people of color to be seen. We offer a variety of supportive tools, gatherings, & series that cater to all aspects of black life. Produced by We Are Made Radio.

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This week on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by A House called Hue Founder, Destiny Brewton. Originally established in 2016, this one woman team has serviced over 200 brands and counting. Although her journey began selling headwraps and accessories, Destiny views her experience as more of transformation than a failure. From the beginning it’s been about community and the value of education, she uses her platform and voice to spread authenticity while showing the real ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Introducing this week's origin story, Destiny Brewton.

Destiny Brewton on failure and transition. 

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We Are Made Studios is a media company that serves as a gathering place for black voices, stories and their work. Created for people of color to be seen. We offer a variety of supportive tools, gatherings, & series that cater to all aspects of black life. Produced by We Are Made Radio.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by Atlanta based cinemagrapher, Eric Saulsberry. Born to a single mother in Mobile, Alabama. When he received the opportunity to attend college out of state on a music scholarship, he took the chance. It was here that his outlook began to evolve, he was shocked to discover just how deeply impacted he was by his new environment. He grew up poor while many of his peers didn’t. For Eric he couldn’t imagine where he would be and just how much the act of creating would lead him to a greater sense of happiness. Introducing this weeks origin story, Eric Saulsberry.

Eric Saulsberry on using art to add to your happiness.

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We Are Made Studios is a media company that serves as a gathering place for black voices, stories and their work. Created for people of color to be seen. We offer a variety of supportive tools, gatherings, & series that cater to all aspects of black life. Produced by We Are Made Radio.

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Today on the We Are Made podcast, Imani is joined by Terra-Tory founder and soap maker Kimberly Waldropt. She graduated from FIT in 2015, and gained her a BA in Technical Design.After 6 years of being neglected in the corporate world, she set out to take back control of her destiny. With her Jamaican and Trinidadian roots, raised on the value of fresh fruits and vegetables, she used the experience of her upbringing to start her own coconut-oil free brand. Introducing this weeks origin story, Kimberly Waldropt.

Kimberly Waldropt on making a good quality product.

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We Are Made Studios is a media company that serves as a gathering place for black voices, stories and their work. Created for people of color to be seen. We offer a variety of supportive tools, gatherings, & series that cater to all aspects of black life. Produced by We Are Made Radio.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast Imani is joined by Age of The Creative Founder & Principal Ian Davis. Born in New York City and raised in Arizona, as a child he had a love for music and sports but also noticed his gift and interest for problem solving. After making the decision to attend Hampton University for college, Ian found that who he was becoming was taking shape. With the support of others speaking life into his gifts and interests. He began a career of deep intention led by obedience and mindfulness. Introducing this week's origin story, Ian Davis.

Ian Davis on doing things a different way.

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We Are Made Studios is a media company that serves as a gathering place for black voices, stories and their work. Created for people of color to be seen. We offer a variety of supportive tools, gatherings, & series that cater to all aspects of black life. Produced by We Are Made Radio.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by visual artist Cris LaNiese. Born in Jacksonville, FL, her journey into the creative world began with her passion for writing. She attended The School of the Art for high school, but soon she found that her desire to feel normal didn’t align with her pursuit in poetry anymore. She took some time off and soon discovered a greater solace in the medium of art as a form of expression. But it didn’t stop there, her journey evolved and so did she. Introducing this weeks origin story, Cris LaNiese.

Cris LaNiese on representing the voiceless.

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We Are Made Studios is a media company that serves as a gathering place for black voices, stories and their work. Created for people of color to be seen. We offer a variety of supportive tools, gatherings, & series that cater to all aspects of black life. Produced by We Are Made Radio.

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Today on the We Are Made podcast, Imani is joined by photographer John Adams III. Originally born in Chicago, Illinois, after relocating to Atlanta, GA, he soon grew an interest for music, classical music to be exact. Whether it was the introduction of sound, or the great influence of angles, John knew there was more to the eye of his passions and he followed where they led him. First he joined the orchestra then he purchased his first camera in 2018, who knew that his journey and close attention to detail would lead him to a life of adventure in which we discuss in this episode. Introducing this week's origin story, John Adams III.

John Adams III shares the evolution of his interest 

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We Are Made Studios is a media company that serves as a gathering place for black voices, stories and their work. Created for people of color to be seen. We offer a variety of supportive tools, gatherings, & series that cater to all aspects of black life. Produced by We Are Made Radio.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by textile artist Aliyah Salmon. Originally born in Orlando, FL, she was inspired by her mother to attend SCAD for her art education, it was here that she discovered textile. And soon after graduation, Aliyah thought it was best to take her talents to Brooklyn. But don’t be mistaken. Her journey held its own leaps and hurdles, but with great perseverance and a desire to move through her limitations and disabilities. She went on to land some of the great collaborations of her career, all during the pandemic. Introducing this week’s origin story, Aliyah Salmon.

Aliyah Salmon shares how to convey connection and intention through art.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast Imani is joined by Cleveland based artist, Antwoine Washington. With the encouragement of his family's support, Antowine set out to feed the curiosity of his craft. In efforts to grow as an artist. Soon into his discoveries, he noticed a pattern. When he looked to the inspiration of museums as guidance, there was no one who looked like him. With this lack of representation and reflection, he knew there was a problem to be solved. This discovery shaped his practice, as he soon began to build on the humancy of what it means to experience black life. Introducing this week's origin story, Antwoine Washington. 

Antwoine Washington shares the importance of seeing yourself reflected.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast Imani is joined by author and poet Amena Brown. The idea of becoming a creative was far from Amena's plans. With her diverse interest in psychology, passionate crafting in her poetry, to her calling to preach. Beyond all odds, the guidance of her beloved mother and grandmother, influenced her dedication to empowering and centering the voices of marginalized people. Introducing this week's origin story, Amena Brown.

Amena Brown shares her creative journey.

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Born in Cameroon, Africa, Boris Anje found his voice through artistry. By placing an emphasis on the responsibility of labels and their place in black life. Boris dedicated his pieces early on to changing the perspective of how people of color are portrayed. It was in the year of 2015 when his journey was birthed from the subject of identity and his pursuits still continue. Introducing this week's origin story, Boris Anje. 

Boris Anje shares the effects of consumerism on the black body.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast Imani is joined by home chef and Just Add Hot Sauce food blogger, Alex Hill. Alex teaches us about the importance of creating spaces for food to change people, which luckily she gives more insight about today. What started as just a joke with her friends along with the pandemic as an entry point of recognition well deserved, Alex turned her love and passion for food into an experience of shared confidence in the kitchen. On this week's origin story we learn about the impactful ways that the right ingredients of love, food and messing up is the recipe for a vibrant new beginning. Introducing this week's origin story, Alex Hill.

Alex Hill shares how she creates spaces for food to change people.

About We Are Made Studios:

We Are Made Studios is a media company that serves as a gathering place for black voices, stories and their work. Created for people of color to be seen. We offer a variety of supportive tools, gatherings, & series that cater to all aspects of black life. Produced by We Are Made Radio.

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