UPDATE: Me, Election Emotions & My Love For Black Women!
Inimitable Black Woman
It's been a minute but I'm still here! A quick update on the podcast, navigating the present environment, and what's been going on with me. Please follow! @theibw (IG) for videos of past interviews. Can be found wherever podcast! theibw.com
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Money & The Creative: Talking with Kara Stevens
Inimitable Black Woman
It’s been a minute! Life has been lifing but I did two interviews that speak to the process of being a black female creative. In the first interview, we will hear a conversation with Kara Stevens about finances which speaks directly to us. Kara Stevens is the founder of , a thriving personal finance and personal development company committed to helping people heal their relationships with money and themselves. Her relatable financial advice has been featured on Forbes, CNN, Business Insider, Huffington Post, Yahoo Finance, ESSENCE, Women’s Day Magazine, The Washington...
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Izumi: Navigating Race & Ethnicity, White Film Spaces & Imposter Syndrome
Inimitable Black Woman
This interview is so full of goodness!! I loved interviewing Izumi a person I have admired from afar!! This interview is so healing for women in the industry who feel the pressure of career, black womanhood, and life. UGH!! Watch @theibw on IG & YT Please SHARE, SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW
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Ann: Finding Comfort Outside The Box, Investing in You & Happy Mistakes
Inimitable Black Woman
Ann’s work speaks to my heart and vision for IBW. Her work starts conversations and challenges you to not ask the HOW but the WHY. Follow Ann @solesisterart If you want to watch the video of the podcast find @theibw on IG and YT
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Rita: The Oprah Winfrey Show’s Impact, Path to Business Owner, and A Rare Tinder Success Story
Inimitable Black Woman
In the business of storytelling, Rita carries the torch of making people feel seen and heard through her work. This interview really affirms that your path is yours and yes tinder can work past the year 2016 but maybe only in North Carolina. If you want to watch the video of the podcast find @theibw on IG and YT
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Best Friends Not Forever: Exploring Black Female Friendship in Art w/ Diamonde
Inimitable Black Woman
I love this episode so much. After watching Diamonde’s documentary Best Friends Not Forever I knew I had to talk to her about her process as a creative and the complexities of friendship among black women. It was an insightful and nurturing conversation. Go to @therealdiamonde and click the link in her bio to watch the film! If you want to watch the video of the podcast find @theibw on IG and YT
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SADA K: Dealing with Grief, Benefits of Branding & Navigating Financially
Inimitable Black Woman
Interviewing Sada K was a delight! I am happy we got to talk about how she has dealt with grief, financially navigated as creative, and, what has pushed her forward in her career! If you want to watch a video of the interview find us @theibw on IG and on Youtube Find Sada K @SadaKMusic
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Talking Authentic Branding, Creating Creative Spaces for Mothers & What’s Success w/ Maureen
Inimitable Black Woman
Welcome to a 🚨NEW SEASON 🚨 of ✨INIMITABLE BLACK WOMAN✨ Inimitable [adj]- [ ih-nim-i-tuh-buhl ] incapable of being imitated or copied; surpassing imitation; matchless In my first interview back, we talked to Maureen 2 years after our last interview during the pandemic. Life has changed, and in this talk, we focused on her work as a creative, model, and influencer. In this new season of IBW, I have decided to focus on 'Telling the Stories of the Storytellers.' I want to explore what it is like for different black female creatives and how they've carved out their career paths while...
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Michelle Blue: Being Spontaneous, Living Outside the Box & A Lesson on Love
Inimitable Black Woman
Meet Michelle Blue!! Here are some highlights from our interview :) 00:03:05:00 When did you realize you were black? 00:06:26:00 What’s the most spontaneous thing you have ever done? 00:11:45:00 What moment has impacted you the most? 00:13:40:00 What do you think people are missing? 00:16:23:00 In what spaces do you feel the most seen, heard and valued? Follow @theibw & catch on YT
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Racial Identity, Creative Intention & Another Game of FMK w/ Jasmine Jordan
Inimitable Black Woman
Meet Jasmine Jordan! I loved this interview & her!!! Go check out Innermission (Link below on YT) Here are some highlights: 02:02 How do you racially identify? 02:31 When did you realize you were black? 10:49 Childhood Crush 16:25 Innermission Project 29:39 FMK 35:11 What space do you feel the most loved seen, loved & valued? RUN & WATCH INNERMISSION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvjoydTJ0WQ
info_outlineShayla is EVERYTHING! This episode is full of wisdom that we all need. Follow her @shayla.monique
Show Notes:
1:39 How did growing up as the only black kid affect you?
3:57 What did you learn growing up that you do and do not want to pass down to your daughter?
16:40 What has been the greatest gift and burden of having a daughter?
17:35 *Trigger Warning* Talks of Sexual Trauma
29:39 If You Had The Attention of the Entire World What Would You Say?