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 s...
Jul 08, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Justin Trabue on being in the room. About We Are Made Studios: 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. Find us here: Website: https://wearemadestudios.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio...
Jul 04, 2022•1 min
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 po...
Jul 01, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 29
B.Cloy on wanting more for yourself. About We Are Made Studios: 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. Find us here: Website: https://wearemadestudios.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio...
Jun 27, 2022•1 min
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 em...
Jun 24, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Trinity Simone on never putting limitations on yourself. About We Are Made Studios: 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. Find us here: Website: https://wearemadestudios.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio...
Jun 20, 2022•1 min
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 ...
Jun 17, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Muenfua Lewis on revisioning a new future for ourselves. About We Are Made Studios: 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. Find us here: Website: https://wearemadestudios.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio...
Jun 13, 2022•1 min
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...
Jun 10, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Shefon Taylor on staying curious throughout your practice. About We Are Made Studios: 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. Subscribe: Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio...
Jun 06, 2022•1 min
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 loca...
Jun 03, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Jarrett Maloy on doing something you're passionate about. About We Are Made Studios: 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. Subscribe: Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio...
May 30, 2022•1 min
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 ...
May 27, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Dana Blair on giving yourself options. 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. Subscribe: Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio...
May 23, 2022•1 min
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...
May 20, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Nu Goteh on creating something that goes deep. 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. Subscribe: Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio...
May 16, 2022•1 min
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. ...
May 13, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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. Subscribe: Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio...
May 09, 2022•1 min
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 t...
May 06, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Kenny Gilbert on instilling discipline and work ethic. 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. Subscribe: Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio...
May 02, 2022•1 min
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 Br...
Apr 29, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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. Subscribe: Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio...
Apr 25, 2022•1 min
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. Fin...
Apr 22, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Jomo Tariku on the effects of not being recognized. 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. Subscribe: Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio...
Apr 18, 2022•1 min
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 ...
Apr 15, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Jessica Zocal on embracing all parts of yourself. 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. Subscribe: Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio...
Apr 11, 2022•1 min
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 e...
Apr 08, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Frank Frances on treating everything like the beginning. 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. Subscribe: Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio...
Apr 04, 2022•1 min
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 en...
Apr 01, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Destiny Brewton on failure and transition. 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. Subscribe: Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio...
Mar 28, 2022•1 min
