BUILD 206 Media

The Seattle Urban Book Expo helps the BIPOC community navigate the self-publishing industry by offering writing and promotional services. Offering a multitude of services, connecting the community to local-based authors and artists, and inspiring EVERYONE to publish their story, SUBE works to keep reading and writing alive and well in our community, one book, one story, at a time.

Location: Online Based (Seattle, WA)

FB & IG: @seattleurbanbookexpo

Website: www.subeseattle.com

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Sierra is a social entrepreneur and creative visionary. She uses over a decade of coaching, healing experience, and interdisciplinary practice to create inspiring projects and experiences with an insightful, direct, and spiritual perspective. Born and raised in Seattle, her love for her community runs deep. She strives to impact the life of everyone she connects with positively. She believes self-care is developing/having the self-awareness to connect with who you are at the soul level and to live out your life with purpose.

Location: Downtown (Seattle, WA)

FB & IG: @aspaceinside

Website: www.aspaceinside.com

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Acts On Stage is a theater focused on centering the voices, talents, and initiatives of People of Color and Creatives of Faith. Michelle brings years of experience in community development and pastoral ministry to her current work, most recently serving as Campus Pastor at Warner Pacific University. Michelle is a singer, songwriter, worship leader, and the front person for her own gospel band, Michelle Lang & Still Water. She blended her passions as a producer, playwright, and activist to create the interactive workshop experience called “The Art of Tough Talks.”

Location: Seattle, WA (White Center)

FB & IG: @ActsonStage

Website: www.actsonstage.com

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When the US Post Office in the Central Area shut down, The Postman Seattle — and the United States Postal Service — opened shop on MLK and Union to give the community a place to pack, ship, and get their mail through the ongoing changes in the neighborhood. After the tragic loss of her husband in 2022, D'Vonne Pickett Jr., Keanna has continued their family's legacy through her grief to ensure that the community she loves continues to thrive and receive the services they deserve.

Location: Central District (Seattle, WA)

FB & IG: @thepostmanseattle

Website: www.thepostmanseattle.com

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This week on “The BUILD Salon Shop Series”, we have Malicia and LaMeisha Smith, owners of See It Thru Productions. See It Thru Productions is an innovative video production and digital marketing media company. They create call-to-action bodies of work by creating motivational cinematic pieces that will translate your mission, vision, and services. They utilize impactful filmmaking, incorporating innovation, beauty, wholeness, and overcoming adversity.

Contact Info:

Email [email protected]

Website:  www.seeitthrumediaproductions.com

Facebook:  @seeitthrumedia

Instagram:  @seeitthruproductions

This week on “The BUILD Salon Shop Series”, we have Kechi Amaefule. Kechi Amaefule is a radiant and relatable speaker, author, and certified life coach who inspires others to continue striving for greatness despite life’s obstacles. She speaks about learning that she can achieve anything with dedication, strategy, and resilience. Also, how this mindset kick-started her mission to assist others in shifting their mindset to progress positively.

In this episode of the “BUILD Barbershop Series,” Isiah Anderson Jr. and Dré Franklin are joined by the man that is usually behind the camera Darryl Glover aka DQG of Dancing in the Rain Media. They talk about the history of the BUILD Barbershop Series, how it started, why it started, and where they hope to see you go in the future. They also dive into the work that Darryl Glover has been doing in the community over the past few years.

Directed, recorded, edited, and produced by Darryl Glover of “Dancing in The Rain Media”:

Website:  https://www.dancingintherain.media/

This week on “The BUILD Salon Shop Series”, we have Lydia Nichols. The founder of Integrated Wellness CMS. Lydia speaks to our hosts about her journey to become a Registered Nurse and then turn into the CEO of her own wellness company. Lydia also speaks about the pride in being the first minority woman-owned independent care coordinator organization in the state of Washington.

In this episode of “BUILD Barbershop Series” Isiah Anderson Jr. and Dré Franklin are joined by the cast of the Acts On Stage play “Two Trains Running”: Hambone (Ernest Henderson), Risa (De’Arra Williams), West (Craig L. Jackson), Sterling (Jonte Ausler), Holloway (C.M.G. Angel) and Wolf (Darryl Williams). The group talks about how their characters in the play experience gentrification in 1969 as well as how they have personally experienced and seen the impacts of gentrification on the Black community in the greater Seattle area through 2022.

Directed, recorded, edited, and produced by Darryl Glover of “Dancing in The Rain Media”:https://www.dancingintherain.media/

Filmed on location at “Acts On Stage”: https://actsonstage.com/

This week on “The BUILD Salon Shop Series”, we have Nichol Crancer, a stay-at-home mother who has turned her passion for pretty yards into a business. Nichol owns and operates her own landscaping business and discusses how her life experiences helped her put a focus on going into business for herself.