ELISE MCMAHON. LIKEMINDEDOBJECTS
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THE JOY OF LIKE MINDED OBJECTS - ever wondered, how you can turn up a moment with your surroundings? The artist designer Elise McMahon believes that simple moments can be heightened by your interior. Through her resourceful design practices Elise is constantly exploring ethical sustainable systems in her Hudson based studio in NY in collaboration with her creative community and her partnership with K.I. institute in Accra - to create joyful objects and experiences that are good for people & planet.
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LESLEIGH JERMANUS. ALEMAIS
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DOES IT FEEL GOOD - asked the Sydney based fashion designer when launching her ethical fashion label ALEMAIS in the middle of 2020’s lockdowns. Is it right to put this out in the world? Feeling deeply connected to people and planet Lesleigh Jermanus creates artisanal collections that transcend time, age, demographics - simply for the joy of dressing, with love & respect for nature and through THE POWER OF HER CREATIVE COLLECTIVE.
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PANOS GEORGIOU
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OPENNESS OPENS DOORS - a mantra for the Athens-based photographer, one that has opened doors, hearts and that gives him the permission to take pictures through the eyes of the many amazing humans that he meets every day. Feelings, emotions, music, and his love for the streets are the driving energies in his long creative journey. Panos has a daily commitment to stay in flow… ‚I FEEL REALLY GOOD, WHEN I’M HOLDING MY CAMERA‘
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STEVE CHANG. COPA VIDA
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DESIGNING THE EXPERIENCE FOR COMMUNITY - creating inclusive spaces and a coffee culture, where a welcoming community can be build - this is the driving purpose for Steve Chang, the founder of the South LA-based COPA VIDA. With his own bi-cultural experience and his journey in the energy-giving business, he loves to invite everyone to chat over his favorite coffee drink and to learn about building a sustainable profitable business. EVERYBODY DESERVES A WARM WELCOME.
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CATWLK SOULTLK. SOULMIX ONE
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HUNT FOR BEAUTY AND IT SHOWS UP - when I invited Omoyemi Akerele, my wonderful first guest on the Catwlk Soultlk podcast one year ago, I dived into the adventure of soulful creative conversations. Inmidst of the 2020 global pandemic I wanted to connect with diverse people and explore how other creatives create beauty, a beautiful life for themselves and for others despite changes and challenges - share their stories, some light, and inspiration. Let’s pause, reflect. Enjoy the Catwlk Soultlk SOULMIX ONE
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STEVE COLE
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FINISH WELL AND RAISE A GLASS - the unconventional career of visionary Steve Cole started from the Artisan initiatives in London at the intersection of faith, art and business and evolves to creating wonderspaces and platforms that lift up and that connect people across creative industries, culture and society. He is always celebrating their stories, reimagining opportunities as a force for good - being ADVENTUROUSLY EXPECTANT.
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RENEE NEBLETT. KOKROBITEY INSTITUTE
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FROM A PLACE WORTH KNOWING ABOUT - to creating a beautiful eco co-working space in paradise. The story of the Boston-born artist and educator leads through very diverse human cultural experiences ... in the Black Panther movement, in a German art academy, in her Kokrobitey Institute in Ghana … Renee is passionate about advancing in CULTURAL LITERACY.
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JO MAIDEN. SOKO KENYA
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SUSTAINABILITY. MADE IN KENYA - from a tiny rural workshop, dressing the First Lady Michelle Obama, to partnering up with the biggest British online fashion retailer, ASOS and to starting a social enterprise, the Kujuwa Initiative - Jo Maiden, the founder of SOKO Kenya is creating some positive change with her humble strong female leadership. Some wisdom to share for a more sustainable lifestyle for both Entrepreneurs and Intrapreneurs … 'SLOW DOWN TO SPEED UP'
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PAAKOW ESSANDOH. MIZIZI
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JERSEYS STIR EMOTIONS - the founder of MIZIZI streetwear brand turned his own story into a successful passion project. Together with his amazing CSO, the Chief Spiritual Officer, and with his diverse creative community Paakow Essandoh runs a growing Black-owned fashion business that is from, speaks with and for the Diaspora… and that celebrates the culture of the Black community by connecting to partnerships such as Marvel, BLACK PANTHER.
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NIKY ROEHREKE
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JUST HUMAN, AN ART IN ITSELF - the Japanese German artist-activist discovered the possibility for change through art, immersing in the unexpected beauty of the everyday without feeling the need to hold on to it, tech-free, using all her senses. This can turn every moment into a mesmerizing experience of life. 'I ALREADY KNOW THE ANSWER‘
info_outlineETHICAL SUSTAINABLE FASHION - the founder of the African Fashion Sourcing Agency is celebrating 10 years of connecting trade to the rich diversity of beautiful textiles, crafts and manufacturing across the African continent. It’s about a beautiful life fueled with ENERGY. CREATIVITY. PURPOSE. PASSION that is CHANGING THE NARRATIVE ... AFRICA IS THE FUTURE!
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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, books, projects - as mentioned in conversation with JACQUELINE BROWN (nee SHAW)
PEOPLE
- Roberta Annan - African Fashion foundation, supporting African designer
- John Maxwell - author of books on leadership
- Zig Ziglar - author of books on personal development
- Omoyemi Akerele - pioneer and founder of Lagos Fashion Week, BOF 500
- Lucilla Booyzen - pioneer and founder of South Africa Fashion Week
BOOKS
- Fashion Africa, Jacqueline Shaw published by Jacaranda Books
- New African Fashion, Helen Jennings
- The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren
- StoryBrand, Donald Miller
- Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert T. Kiyosaki
- Who Moved My Cheese, Dr Spencer Johnson
- Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway, Susan Jeffers
DESIGNER + FASHION BRANDS
- Samson Soboye - Soboye store, London : https://www.soboye.co.uk/home-1
- Vivienne Westwood
- John Galliano
- Studio 189, Accra Ghana
- THIS IS US - Nigerian Funtua cotton uniform live/work wear of everyday basics: https://www.thisisus.ng
- Choolips, Annegret Affolderbach - German designer in London creating with batiks
- Chichia London, Christine Mhando - Tanzanian designer creating Kanga’ inspired designs
- LemLem, Liya Kebede: https://www.lemlemeurope.com
FASHION INDUSTRY FAIRS + ORGANIZATIONS
- Fashion Revolution (organization)
- World Cotton Day, Geneva
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