Claima Stories with Bimma

Brenda shares story about quitting her job in fashion

About Claima Stories with Bimma:

Former Nike Marketer, Bimma Williams interviews leading and emerging BIPOC creatives about how they were able to break into the notoriously guarded creative and sneaker industries. From these stories, listeners will learn how to claim their dream careers. Featuring Melody Ehsani, Jeff Staple, and James Whitner. Listen and Subscribe now.

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On today’s show, recorded in our mobile podcast studio STORYTELLA, I sit down with Maurice Harris, a florist, artist, and founder of Bloom and Plume in Los Angeles, California.  Raised in the church, Maurice struggled to develop a relationship with his father and found solace in watching his grandmother and mother create in the house, Inspiring Maurice to always want to make spaces more beautiful. 

Born into a family that demanded perfection, Maurice was always told that he wasn’t just smart as a child, but that he was special, pushing him to excel at everything he did. And he did just that. Maurice’s life has been dedicated to perfection.

About Claima Stories with Bimma:

Former Nike Marketer, Bimma Williams interviews leading and emerging BIPOC creatives about how they were able to break into the notoriously guarded creative and sneaker industries. From these stories, listeners will learn how to claim their dream careers. Featuring Melody Ehsani, Jeff Staple, and James Whitner. Listen and Subscribe now.

Subscribe: 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claimastories/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/claimastories

Maurice shares story of major setbacks while applying for a business loan 


About Claima Stories with Bimma:

Former Nike Marketer, Bimma Williams interviews leading and emerging BIPOC creatives about how they were able to break into the notoriously guarded creative and sneaker industries. From these stories, listeners will learn how to claim their dream careers. Featuring Melody Ehsani, Jeff Staple, and James Whitner. Listen and Subscribe now.

Subscribe: 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claimastories/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/claimastories

On today’s show, recorded in our mobile podcast studio STORYTELLA, I sit down with Kacey Lynch, the creative visionary behind the Los Angeles brand Bricks and Wood. after witnessing the creativity of his father growing up, Kacey was inspired to tell authentic stories about his experience and upbringing. 

One of Kacey’s earliest opportunities was working with Reebok on a release for Kendrick Lamar, and being an influencer for the brand. Initially exciting until Lynch learned that being an influencer meant nothing if you didn’t get to influence the work. After parting ways with Reebok, Kacey was able to sit back and reflect on what worked and what didn’t work in the experience. 

About Claima Stories with Bimma:

Former Nike Marketer, Bimma Williams interviews leading and emerging BIPOC creatives about how they were able to break into the notoriously guarded creative and sneaker industries. From these stories, listeners will learn how to claim their dream careers. Featuring Melody Ehsani, Jeff Staple, and James Whitner. Listen and Subscribe now.

Subscribe: 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claimastories/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/claimastories

Kacey Lynch shares story about being human first.

About Claima Stories with Bimma:

Former Nike Marketer, Bimma Williams interviews leading and emerging BIPOC creatives about how they were able to break into the notoriously guarded creative and sneaker industries. From these stories, listeners will learn how to claim their dream careers. Featuring Melody Ehsani, Jeff Staple, and James Whitner. Listen and Subscribe now.

Subscribe: 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claimastories/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/claimastories

VV shares a story about building a brand identity and helping young creatives something from nothing, utilizing her new design to tell her story and inspire others.

That was VV Patchouli, Owner and Creative Director of VV Patchouli NY based in New York.

The Claima Stories with Bimma: Community Stories series is presented by 99designs by Vistaprint, as part of the 99 Days of Design initiative.

Learn more at

99designs.com/99daysofdesign

On today’s show, recorded in our mobile podcast studio storytella, I sit down with Aleali May,  model, stylist, and fashion designer, who has worked with some of the cornerstones of streetwear and has been called the Queen of Sneakers by ESPN magazine, She’s put her spin on some of the most iconic Jordan silhouettes and has always dressed for her younger self. Born and raised in South Central LA, she loved taking on a challenge and facing it head on, whether it was riding bikes with the boys in her neighborhood or learning a dance routine with the girls, she never backed down from a challenge.  

Aleali’s style and perspective is a giant mixing bowl of her upbringing. The LA influence from the Slauson Super Mall, her dad’s interest in Bike club culture, her uncle starting her love of Jordan’s, her granny’s flair for glamour and her mother’s Sade inspired fashion and the timelessness of the early aughts is all in the fabric of how Aleali presents herself to the world.

About Claima Stories with Bimma:

Former Nike Marketer, Bimma Williams interviews leading and emerging BIPOC creatives about how they were able to break into the notoriously guarded creative and sneaker industries. From these stories, listeners will learn how to claim their dream careers. Featuring Melody Ehsani, Jeff Staple, and James Whitner. Listen and Subscribe now.

Subscribe: 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claimastories/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/claimastories

Aleali May shares story about studying Don C + Virgil Abloh

About Claima Stories with Bimma:

Former Nike Marketer, Bimma Williams interviews leading and emerging BIPOC creatives about how they were able to break into the notoriously guarded creative and sneaker industries. From these stories, listeners will learn how to claim their dream careers. Featuring Melody Ehsani, Jeff Staple, and James Whitner. Listen and Subscribe now.

Subscribe: 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claimastories/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/claimastories

Sheila shares a story about scaling her brand and ever growing passion for creating clothes to connect with her community and next generation, all with a new look.

That was Sheila Rashid, apparel designer and creative based in Chicago, IL.

The Claima Stories with Bimma: Community Stories series is presented by 99designs by Vistaprint, as part of the 99 Days of Design initiative.

Learn more at

99designs.com/99daysofdesign

Mariah shares a story about bridging traditional wellness practices with indigenous wisdom to help others with self healing and wellness, pre and post pandemic, all with a new look.

That was Mariah Makalapua, owner of Medicine Collective based in Portland, OR.

The Claima Stories with Bimma: Community Stories series is presented by 99designs by Vistaprint, as part of the 99 Days of Design initiative.

Learn more at

99designs.com/99daysofdesign