Inimitable Black Woman

Stories of Storytellers Inimitable Black Woman podcast is a spirited multigenerational collection of interviews about the varied experiences, thoughts and backgrounds of creative Black women from their point of view.

Izumi: Navigating Race & Ethnicity, White Film Spaces & Imposter Syndrome 12/13/2023

Izumi: Navigating Race & Ethnicity, White Film Spaces & Imposter Syndrome 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 /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/29060993

Ann: Finding Comfort Outside The Box, Investing in You & Happy Mistakes 11/29/2023

Ann: Finding Comfort Outside The Box, Investing in You & Happy Mistakes 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 /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/28843728

Rita: The Oprah Winfrey Show’s Impact, Path to Business Owner, and A Rare Tinder Success Story 11/15/2023

Rita: The Oprah Winfrey Show’s Impact, Path to Business Owner, and A Rare Tinder Success Story 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 /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/28656548

Best Friends Not Forever: Exploring Black Female Friendship in Art w/ Diamonde 11/01/2023

Best Friends Not Forever: Exploring Black Female Friendship in Art w/ Diamonde 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 /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/28485803

SADA K: Dealing with Grief, Benefits of Branding & Navigating Financially 10/18/2023

SADA K: Dealing with Grief, Benefits of Branding & Navigating Financially 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 /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/28356083

Talking Authentic Branding, Creating Creative Spaces for Mothers & What’s Success w/ Maureen 10/04/2023

Talking Authentic Branding, Creating Creative Spaces for Mothers & What’s Success w/ Maureen 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 also continuing to share their life stories. To see video of the interview go to @theibw on IG Follow Maureen @williethewayfarer /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/28222640

Michelle Blue: Being Spontaneous, Living Outside the Box & A Lesson on Love 03/29/2023

Michelle Blue: Being Spontaneous, Living Outside the Box & A Lesson on Love 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 /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/26384991

Racial Identity, Creative Intention & Another Game of FMK w/ Jasmine Jordan 02/03/2023

Racial Identity, Creative Intention & Another Game of FMK w/ Jasmine Jordan 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 /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/25826730

Defining Blackness, Diversity in Film & A Game of FMK w/ Kayla Robinson 01/11/2023

Defining Blackness, Diversity in Film & A Game of FMK w/ Kayla Robinson We’re officially back New Year, New Interviews in 2023! Here are some of the timestamp from Kayla’s interview! 1:19 How do you create space for yourself as Black Woman 10:26 Why do we gatekeeper blackness? 15:37 FMK (One Time For A Good Time, Marry, Send Off To The Lord) 21:06 What event impacted you the most? (SA Warning) 34:00 Something you do that is weird? Follow Kayla: @kaylorrray on IG If you want to be interviewed email me or DM @theibw Follow & subscribe where podcast are found and YouTube! /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/25578354

Talk with Reka, Certified Life Coach/Host of You Single 11/04/2022

Talk with Reka, Certified Life Coach/Host of You Single Join me for this interview with Reka, a certified Life Coach who runs her own podcast called "Single You". If you can't tell we talk about being single, relationships and much more. She was a joy to talk to! /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/24909696

Happy Juneteenth: Back with Jessica 10/13/2022

Happy Juneteenth: Back with Jessica Another one! It's not Juneteenth but we still about that freedom. I got to interview an IBW OG Jessica in July. I was experimenting with the questions and tried them out on her. I would say the energy was a beautiful chaos! Email me with any ideas and feedback! As always please share and follow @theibw Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/24681348

Another One! Meet Miles Bloxson! 09/14/2022

Another One! Meet Miles Bloxson! I'm getting back into the interview game! Meet Miles Bloxson an Austin area Radio Host and amazing human being! Follow her @milestomogul Follow IBW @theibw 00:19 What was your childhood like? 01:42 What is a lesson that you learned that you had to unlearn? 04:21 What’s the best advice you’ve received in the last 4 years? 07:15 What’s it like to navigate the media space as a black woman? 17:26 If you had the attention of the entire world what would you say? /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/24366324

Another One! We're Back! 09/01/2022

Another One! We're Back! It's been a year since I took a break and it's time to get back on the saddle. Listen to this quick update on what's next :) /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/24235083

We're Back... Kinda but Not Yet 01/06/2022

We're Back... Kinda but Not Yet I missed you and the spark is coming back. This is an update mixed with some transparency over why the hiatus. I love you!! /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/21691502

WE'RE GOING ON HIATUS 08/05/2021

WE'RE GOING ON HIATUS I'm taking time to revisit the vision. I’ve been going pretty much non stop for 3 years with the podcast and it’s time to reevaluate. So we’re going on hiatus for a little bit! Any suggestions or ideas you have for the podcast in the future please message! If this is your first time here or you’ve just joined the IBW family! Check out past interview on iTunes, SoundCloud and where podcast are found! As always please rate, review, subscribe and share! /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/20046947

THE B SIDE: Jaya's Interview (feat. Spade) 07/15/2021

THE B SIDE: Jaya's Interview (feat. Spade) Let's talk about Jaya's interview on being seen! I feel that as a creative and human being I could relate to her struggles and story. I would love to hear your feedback to her story and if you could relate to some of the themes we got out of it. If you haven't yet go and watch JAYA'S interview on the IGTV /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/19822964

The Struggle With Being Seen: Jaya Nicole 07/01/2021

The Struggle With Being Seen: Jaya Nicole 00:20 Meet Jaya Nicole /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/19677677

The B Side: Jordan's Interview (feat. Spade) 06/24/2021

The B Side: Jordan's Interview (feat. Spade) Let's talk about Jordan & Identity. I obviously love the stories these women are telling and feel that each story has something we can either relate to or learn from. I decided to give my two cents on her story with the help of one of my best friends' SPADE! I'm not sure what I'm doing completely with this odd week series yet and that's okay! I am open to any feedback and thoughts!!! GO AND LISTEN TO JORDAN'S INTERVIEW ASAP!!! check the IGTV! /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/19587635

Identity: Jordan 06/17/2021

Identity: Jordan 00:26 Meet Jordan /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/19515776

Healing Journey: Jamesia 06/03/2021

Healing Journey: Jamesia 00:25 Meet Jamesia /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/19347056

Motherhood: Maureen 05/20/2021

Motherhood: Maureen Meet Maureen (00:45) /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/19181003

Family Legacy, Discrimination & The Theatre: Meet Eboni Janaé 05/06/2021

Family Legacy, Discrimination & The Theatre: Meet Eboni Janaé Meet Eboni (00:08) /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/19010291

Shaking Things Up: Janaya 04/15/2021

Shaking Things Up: Janaya Janaya, is that chick. In her interview we explore the inspiration behind her fashion looks, why she’s able to just BE at a HBCU and what people get wrong about her. /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/18742784

Hope Is Worth It: Paige Bryan 04/01/2021

Hope Is Worth It: Paige Bryan Paige reveals the misconceptions about being a child of an entertainer, why sensitivity is a strength and the magical encounters she had with Prince. /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/18574358

Make Sure To Pay Attention: Quieesha 03/18/2021

Make Sure To Pay Attention: Quieesha Quieesha talks about her life in Paris as a designer, the time Kelly Rowland stood up for her and what it’s like to be 1 of 7 kids. /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/18382286

Building My Own Future: Shayla 03/04/2021

Building My Own Future: Shayla Shayla is EVERYTHING! This episode is full of wisdom that we all need. Follow her @shayla.monique /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/18193817

Black Women Talking: Jesus, Politics & John Gray (With Jasmine Newson) 02/04/2021

Black Women Talking: Jesus, Politics & John Gray (With Jasmine Newson) in·im·i·ta·ble: so good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique. /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/17825321

Different Side of Wholeness: Sharon 01/21/2021

Different Side of Wholeness: Sharon Sharon’s interview was a true reflections of lessons learned and life revealed. I saw so much of myself in Sharon’s story and could relate to her journey. We chatted about her favorite childhood memories, growing up different, and dealing with internalized oppression while interracial dating. /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/17640755

A Candid Talk: Ashten 01/07/2021

A Candid Talk: Ashten Ashten is a dream. I met her when I first started the podcast and I appreciate her for always being open to me. She talks about how she’s faced her blackness as a mixed woman, opens up about her mental health battle and encourage everyone to face the day. /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/17463245

Best Version of Me: Lakeita Valon 12/24/2020

Best Version of Me: Lakeita Valon I met Lakeita Valon aka DJ Mocha Locha by chance. She literally danced into my life and I knew we had to connect. Lakeita opens up about her creative drive, childhood in Alabama and realizing her blackness as an adult. /episode/index/show/theinimitableblackwoman/id/17323457

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