Black Creative Handbook

In this podcast is another solo episode of Black Creative Handbook. Today is talking about “The Art of Pivoting”. Pivoting means changing the direction or strategy in your business or your creative practice. The main goal of a pivot is to help a company improve revenue or survive in the market, but the way you pivot your business can make all the difference.

01:26 What is a Pivot?

01:38 Why is it important to Pivot especially as a Black Creative?

03:00 Do not panic or be hard on yourself.

04:35 Where do you wanna be?

06:50 Align your Customers/Audience when you are Pivoting.

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In this podcast is another solo episode of Black Creative Handbook. Today is talking about “Why you must watch the King Richard film now!”. The story is about Richard Williams and his two daughters, Venus and Serena; which Richard has a vision of her two daughters becoming tennis global superstars.

03:14 Why did this film impact me?

06:38 It is always important to have a vision.

08:22 Write it down.

08:52 How to articulate your vision with conviction?

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To support this channel/content and to help keep it going, please put support Kassandra Lauren Gordon on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/klgjewellery?fan_landing=true

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Connect with Kassandra Lauren Gordon:

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Website: https://klgjewellery.com/collections/all

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Black Jewellers Network: https://www.instagram.com/blackjewellersnetwork/

In this episode of Black Creative Handbook, we have Johannes Agboifo. He is a black British art student Based in North London. Currently studying architecture whilst freelancing in photography, videography, and filmmaking. His work primarily focuses on fashion and street photography, analogue, and digital videography some of which are featured in this portfolio alongside commissioned shoots for various brands. His personal projects are street photography, artistic documentaries on debauchery and hedonism in the life of everyday London youth, and creative short films one of which placed top three at the Bomb factory art foundation artist film foundation where it will be screened.

1:17 What does your second name mean and where does it originate from?

1:38 Tell me the meaning of your first name.

2:35 Do you want to say a few sentences about yourself?

3:19 Can you name those big known people you used to work with?

12:28 What do you mean by a clear narrative?

13:49 Nike or Adidas?

15:20 Toast or Cereal?

15:34 Jam or Peanut Butter?

16:03 Underground or Bus?

17:42 What advice would you give to your 11-year-old self?

19:14 How did you get into the beat of music and architecture life?

25:10 What is your process from idea to getting it done in filmmaking?

29:20 How do you communicate to DOP?

33:00 How do you pitch your idea to collaborate?

38:14 How do you create your stuff?

44:58 How do you start shoots?

49:25 What does jewellery means to you?

51:35 What was the best testimonial Johannes received from his client?

58:34 What do you think of being a Black Creative?

Follow Johannes on his Social Media accounts:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jososuave

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user108219726

Portfolio: https://johannesagboifo.myportfolio.com/johannes-agboifo

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-221754124

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In this episode of Black Creative Handbook, we have Yaw Owusu. He is a Creative consultant who architects projects that integrate music, culture, and content production, delivering long-term impact for creatives, brands, organizations, and communities. He is a member of the Liverpool City Region Music Board and is one of the leads of the Liverpool City Region Black Music Action Group. In 2011, Yaw set up creative consultancy agency Nothin But The Music (NBTM) which has gone on to program and curate several key music events and projects with clients including MTV, BET, Liverpool International Music Festival, BBC Radio 1 Academy, MOBO, Boiler Room, Sound City, The Brit School, and the Competitor Group.

01:25 - More about Yaw, and what he does.

04:24 - Where does Yaw from?

05:40 - FYI, the people of Liverpool are talkative.

11:16 - What advice would you give to your 16-year-old self?

13:04 - What did you eat for breakfast?

14:45 - What is Yaw’s definition of “Artist” in 2021?

16:36 - How did Yaw get into Music?

22:01 - How did Yaw become successful in music in this era?

31:48 - How did you transition from a small project to a big one?

33:10 - How to organize events for beginners.

40:52 - How did you develop your “taste” in music?

52:06 - How do you don’t get lost in the “noise”.

57:10 - What is the best testimonials Yaw received from his client.

1:10:55 - “Always pay attention to the person when you are 10-years-old because that is who you are meant to be”

Follow Yaw on his Social Media accounts:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/playmakerthirteen

Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mryawowusu/

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In this podcast is another solo episode of Black Creative Handbook. Today is talking about how to have a mega successful 2022! In these unprecedented, very confusing political times, we know that odds are against us. But we are resilient, and we will eventually get there, we will thrive. Because what we produce is Greatness and the world needs IT.

Benjamin Franklin once said “Failing To Prepare Is Preparing To Fail”. Let’s be that early birds!

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To support this channel/content and to help keep it going, please put support Kassandra Lauren Gordon on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/klgjewellery?fan_landing=true

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Connect with Kassandra Lauren Gordon:

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Website: https://klgjewellery.com/collections/all

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klgjewellery/

Black Jewellers Network: https://www.instagram.com/blackjewellersnetwork/

In this episode of Black Creative Handbook, we have Ada B. She is the Founder & Host of Talks With Ada B talk show and radio show, a series of conversations that pivot black women and; the black family, embracing all our similarities and differences; to encourage healthy dialogue within the community and beyond.  

02:42 - Tubes (Underground) or Bus?

03:53 - Android person or Apple person?

05:05  - What advice would you give to your 12-year-old self?

07:12 - All about Talks With Ada B Podcast.

12:01 - What things come up when she talks to women in Ada B Podcast?

17:05  - Black women collaborating and off lifting each other.

21:11 - Different Black experience which was raised IN and OUT od London

21:49 - Advice to people to find their Black Women Community.

26:05 - Why put the “Black Women” (niche) in your platform?

33:36 - Lightbulb moment over the past year.

35:40 - Best things a listener said about Ada B’s Podcast.

Follow Ada B on her Social Media accounts:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkswithadab

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkswithadab

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4QrGVlAoaE93B7f8aD0VHX

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Lezlie Bailey - London based FGA Gemologist

In this episode of Black Creative Handbook we have Lezlie Bailey. A Bermudian gemologist based in Hatton Garden. Lezlie has called for Black Jewellers to join a platform that promotes Black businesses, called ‘The List’. In just over a year she’s grown the list to 375 jewellers from all over the world. Lezlie states ‘As a Black woman working as a gemologist in London, I absolutely love my job but I have not had the smoothest of entries into the trade…If, as panel member, I could channel these negative experiences into the change that the industry desperately needs I’m more than happy to do so if it prevents people like myself from having repeat experiences.

0:40 - What is a FGA/Gemologist?

4:56 - What advice would Lezlie give on her fourteen years old self?

9:10 - How did Lezlie get into the Jewelry Industry?

14:05 - What is your favorite stone, and why?

17:10 - As a Gemologist, how creative are you with gemstones?

26:48 - Reasons why the same type of gemstones varied in price.

37:00 - The List.

41:26 - Black Jeweler Barriers.

51:07 - Light Bulb Moment.

53:56 - Gemological Qualification is NOT cheap.

58:20 - What does Jewelry mean to Lezlie?

1:03:01 - Piece of advice for Black Creatives from Lezlie.

1:05:08 - Positive Feedback for Lezlie as a Gemologist.

Follow Lezlie on her Social Media accounts:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/txntimxs

https://www.instagram.com/baileyfrombermuda

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lezlie-bailey-fga

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 In this podcast is another solo episode of Black Creative Handbook. But first, let me ask you one thing today - How are you? What do you feel? Have you checked yourself lately? If not, this episode is perfect for you and for all the people who're struggling on being okay.

Having an affirmation can help you to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts. When you repeat them often, and believe in them, you can start to make positive changes and a better understanding of yourself can overcome your current challenges.

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To support this channel/content and to help keep it going, please put support Kassandra Lauren Gordon on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/klgjewellery?fan_landing=true

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Connect with Kassandra Lauren Gordon:

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Website: https://klgjewellery.com/collections/all

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klgjewellery/

Black Jewellers Network: https://www.instagram.com/blackjewellersnetwork/

Mariam Bashorun - Founder of Black British Bloggers Network

In this episode of Black Creative Handbook we have Mariam Bashorun, Founder of Black British Bloggers Network, a not-for-profit organisation creating community and opportunity for Black British online content creators. Mariam thought of the Network as a means to connect with her peers, and since then got into a resource for passionate creatives, where they can access sketch materials, attend events and find brand collaboration opportunities.

Mariam grew up in Northwest London which is a pre-dominant black environment for her at the age of eighteen. Black British Bloggers Network has been around since 2015 and started as a Facebook Group to connect bloggers. Let’s hear more of Miriam’s journey.

1:50 - What is the origin/purpose of the Black British Bloggers Network?

5:24 - What advice would you give to your 18 year old self?

8:21 - Why is Black British Bloggers Network a not-for-profit organisation?

12:33 - Blogging in 2021

15:30 - Keys to have a successful blog.

17:27 - Challenges of Black Bloggers.

24:44 - How does Lockdown (Covid-19) affect Black British Bloggers?

27:11 - Tips on how to increase engagements.

37:49 - Manage EXPECTATIONS.

41:22 - How to get Brand Views and Partnerships.

48:50 - How to Repurpose Content?

53:00 - Story behind Mariam’s Hoops (earrings).

53:50 - Lightbulb Moments of the last 18 Months.

57:30 - One of the best responses from a Blogger/Content Creator about the flatform.

Follow Mariam on her Social Media accounts:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackbritishbloggers

Twitter :  https://twitter.com/bb_bloggers

Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/blackbritishbloggers

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 In today’s episode we have Xadi, a west london musician, artist, singer, rapper and producer. We talk about a lot of things that involve on creative process and I know that would surely help you as well so let’s hear on this podcast on how he achieve all of this skills and his creative process:

1:30 - Why do you name it West London?

2:08 - How did you get into music from childhood?

3:05 - How did you learn guitar from youtube?

4:15 - How did you get into comedy?

9:35 - Transition on being serious to music

10:55 - What type of advantages do you get at university?

13:38 - How did you feel that you’re gonna be a musician?

23:55 - how did you keep on going on your journey?

25:47 - Do you produce your music as well?

27:40 - Talking about collaboration

31:22 - Talking about the song on Spotify

34:08 - What comes first when putting up the project on spotify?

39:30 - How did you curate yourself as a brand?

47:19 - Talking about the treatment

49:05 - Relationship with fashion

51:03 - Talking about jewellery

57:02 - How did you get yourself into Radio?

1:01:33 - Best thing that someone said about your song

1:04:00 - Musical Influencer you love and best performance you perform

Let’s support Xadi social media accounts:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xadiboi

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3nTY0gzNvMAkUJeOp4MzEO

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIicNiIndbE3XijvDM9lthQ

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