When I came into the "real world" after college and decided to be an entrepreneur, I didn't see a lot of people designing websites who looked like me. So, when I found Bernel Westbrook and Octavia Elease, it was so encouraging. I've been following their brands for a while and I love what they stand for, how they serve, and how they show up. It's my honor to be able shine a spotlight on them in this special episode of the podcast! I hope you enjoy getting to know them both better as we chat about life and entrepreneurship.

There are some struggles that come with being a minority in the industry, so you'll hear us touch on that in the episode. But both Bernel and Octavia brought so much joy and energy to this conversation - they're both so amazing!

- Blog with Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2022/02/16/bernel-westbrook-octavia-elease/

Connect with Bernel:

- Website: https://brandedbybernel.com/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandedbybernel/

- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-branded-by-bernel-podcast/id1548002479

Connect with Octavia:

- Brand Photography Website: https://octaviaelease.com/

- Brand Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/octaviaelease/

- Design Services Website: https://octaviaeleasedesigns.com/

- Design Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/octaviaeleasedesigns/

Connect with Maya:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayapalmerdesigns/

- Website: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/