For The Creators Podcast

Friday Spotlights! We have adjusted our schedule slightly with long form interviews published on Mondays and Spotlight Episodes published on Fridays from now on. We want to be your book ends, start and end your creative week with For The Creators! Today we're back, spotlighting an incredible make up artist (MUA) we spotted on Instagram who has a particular talent for Lip Makeup, Alexis aka @LXSTV - you have to check out her work

We also discuss the topic of the week: Do Women Need to Wear Make-Up To Be Successful?

You guys, our audience submitted your thoughts via instagram and we discussed those too, so listen out for the shout out!

Links:

http://instagram.com/lxstv

https://www.youtube.com/c/LXSTV

Alexis work for MAC Cosmetics https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk5meXJAFnv/?taken-by=maccosmeticsuk

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Ryan Nile - @journeyofthenile

Vernaire Bass - @vernairebass

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Welcome back to another episode of For the Creators, where it’s our job to demystify creativity. In these long form conversations, we tease out tips and tricks from all kinds of creatives whether they’re Musicians, Presenters, Actors, Directors, DJs, Writers, Entrepreneurs and everything in between.

In this episode, I sit down with Yinka Bokinni aka the one and only Yinkdaddy. Yinka is currently a presenter for Capital Xtra and Diet Coke, she is a TEDEx speaker, a blogger and her list of accolades go on and on. At such a young age and with so many achievements under her very fashionable belt, she is definitely a force to be reckoned with. But the best thing about Yinka in my opinion, is the fact that she swings to the beat of her own drum and is unapologetically herself 100% of the time. 

During our conversation, she reminisced on what it was like growing up with 6 siblings, witnessing the impact of her neighbour Damilola Taylor’s death, studying law at university and how after hearing how much fun a Superdrug DJ was having whilst at work, made her want to become a presenter. Our conversation was filled with laughter, moments of reflection and too many motivational gems to count. 

With Yinka’s talent, drive and confidence, I am sure that she hasn’t even begun to scratch the surface of her limitless potential. So, if you are an aspiring DJ, presenter or female boss, this episode is definitely for you. 

So, without further ado, please enjoy my sit-down with Yinka Bokinni.

Show Notes

- Growing up in Peckham, not knowing she was poor

- ‘When everyone has nothing, that’s just the norm’

- Not ever yearning for money and why insatiable thirst for money can take away your joy

- “if I was in your shoes for 12 hours I might throw them off”

- Growin up as a middle child and having no excuse, but to be herself. learning from her brothers and sisters mistakes and become the best version of them

- Growing up next door to damilola taylor, what the effect of his murder was on her and her area.

- Being an avid reader, learning from her dad who

- ‘I hope my daughter is like me’

- The values of reading, non fiction

- 20 mins Studying Law at University, ‘I studied a subject that would allow me to have excuses to not be able to go out” because she was really ill.

- Not going to her own graduation

- Favourite quote ‘to be spoken about is a bad thing, but not to be spoken about is worse still’

- Not being boxed in as a creator, being a multi-hyphenate

- Why Life is like a chess board

- Losing her mum early in life.. her siblings becoming a mother figure as a unit

- Discovering her love for presenting by hearing Superdrug FM while shopping

- Loving to talk, craving human connection

- Why doing what you love can bring out dedication, working on Rinse FM and working a pub job. Why Rinse FM was and is a launching pad for great new presenters

- Rinse hosting a female only stage at Wireless Festival

- Why Equality is a trend worth pushing

- Why Yinka left Rinse

- Why working at Capital Xtra is so much fun

- Having ‘listen back’ sessions of Yinkas shows, quality assurance

- Preparing for interviews

- Not being a ‘celebrity’ and what its like being known and having a fanbase

- It takes 10 years to become internet famous and 10 seconds for your fanbase to turn on you

- Learning how to DJ and opening for Craig David at a Capital Xtra Event

- The difference between playing on Radio and playing Live

- Learning how to interview and stopping interviews mid-way if they’re not going right. Getting the best out of people

- Why Yinka refuses to let nerves get in her way

- Asking for what you want & doing what you need to do while getting what you want

- “If you’re not willing to do what you want to do for FREE, why should you get paid for it?”

- Being bullied online by an anonymous account by someone she knew in real life

- Dealing with people thinking she has more than she has

- Writing to her 15 year old self

- “When 2 people have the same opportunity, they do not do the same thing with it”

- Realising that she doesn’t get happiness from work, but rather from human interaction

- Keeping private things private, not doing everything for Instagram and social media

- The downsides of posting on instagram to thousands of followers

- Wanting to get into Television, ignoring YouTube comments

Links

Yinka TedX talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kczac6wWY9U

instagram https://www.instagram.com/yinkabokinni/

Website https://yinkabokinni.com/2018/07/26/2018-so-far/

@forthecreatorspodcast on insta

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Ryan Nile - @journeyofthenile

Vernaire Bass - @vernairebass

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On this weeks spotlight we explore diversifying your talents, following your curiosity and debate where Gender plays a role in a persons creativity. Our special guest today is DJ Lara Fraser who has carved out a lane for herself, leveraging her many talents over the course of her career. Lara gives out tips for upcoming DJs and how to use your personal brand to your advantage.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/lara.fraser/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kOpGC5Th5n53QVkVqvbdj

The Cake Server | Joseph's Most Complex Machine Ever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auIlGqEyTm8

Plu.us/animal

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Welcome back to For The Creators, where it's our job to dissect creativity and the minds behind the things we love.

Today we have a snapshot episode, focusing on a London based community group called The Manhood Academy.

The MANHOOD ACADEMY for boys is a community based charitable programme committed to offering young men between the ages of 8 - 12 years (pre-teens), 13 – 19 years (teens) and 19 - 25 years, life-changing transformational workshops.

This programme is 100% focused on helping our young people (8-25year olds) make the challenging transition from adolescence to adulthood.

The unique ‘rites of passage’ programme is a fusion of mentoring and transformational coaching encompassing:

* Transformative workshops.

* Mentoring - which includes ensuring our young leaders receive intensive one-to-one life coaching and support from volunteers and coaches.

* A life changing ‘Coming of Age’ rites of passage ceremony.

Today we sit down with Brother Khonsu, one of 8 founders of The Manhood Academy and we discuss how the organisation was created, what positive impact it is having in a time when it is clearly needed and what is in store for the future. We even explore the parallels of the Black Panther character Killmonger and how his story relates to young men in todays society.

This episode is truly special and is one to play for your dad, brother, son, nephew and friends who will no doubt find something inspirational and actionable from this episode.

Links:

http://www.manhoodacademy.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/manhoodacademy/

https://www.gofundme.com/protectourboys

Email:

[email protected]

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Today we jump into a snapshot with Keaton Rich, a photographer and creative art director who is steadily on the rise. Having taken candid shots for the likes of Stormzy, J Hus, Lewis Hamilton, Anne Marie and being the all round art director for newcomer Mullaly, Keaton has made a huge mark in his relatively short career.

This episode we go deep into photography and deeper issues that creatives can face, how do you deal with sudden loss and where does that take you as a creator? Keaton tells you how he has done it with his incredibly moving story.

https://twitter.com/KeatonRich/status/1015550372977479682

Links:

http://keatonrich.co/

https://www.instagram.com/keaton_rich/

https://twitter.com/keatonrich

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Welcome back to another episode of For The Creators, where its our job to demystify creativity. In these long form conversations, we tease out tips and tricks from all kinds of creatives whether they’re Musicians, Presenters, Actors, Directors, DJs, Writers, Entrepreneurs and everything in between.

In this episode I sit down with Ruby Aryiku, one of the owners of the social marketing agency Vamp and a young woman who is destined to do big things in the future. As trailblazers for inclusivity and cultural diversity, Ruby and her business partners are the true definition of Black Girl Magic. Not only have they hosted film premiers with Oprah Winfrey, Ava Duverney and Jada Pinkett Smith, they are also embarking on a campaign to change the beauty industry by launching their own beauty event Shades of Beauty Live this August.

During our conversation we touched on Ruby’s childhood, how she randomly decided to study media at college, sneaking into the Google offices, working with her two best friends and the importance of playing an active role in being the change that you would like to see in the world.

If you are a female entrepreneur or if you aspire to start your own business one day, this episode is especially for you. I have learned so much from Ruby about the power of positive thinking, patience and perseverance and I am sure that you will too.

Without further adue, please enjoy my sit-down with, Ruby Aryiku.

Show Notes:

- Discovering Vamp & Ruby from our guest Komali Scott-Jones (episode 008 https://soundcloud.com/forthecreatorspodcast/ep008)

- Meeting Ruby at Afro Hair & Beauty

- Ruby origin story

- Studying media and communications. Meeting her future business partners at University

- Starting VAMP

- 13mins ‘essentially you’re targeting yourself’

- Getting their first client, a makeup artist making her debut on YouTube 

- Spotting a gap in the market for the underrepresented

- Making sure they work with brands that they relate to

- We know you have never targeted this audience before, we can help you get to that audience without messing it up

- Magic Johnson using the same approach with Starbucks. Tapping into the audience he knows

- Being the change you want to see

- Promoting ‘Black Films’. Finding it hard to find ‘Girl Trip’ in local cinemas

- Cold calling and getting opportunities

- Getting ‘Girls Trip’ as a client, doing an Event and PR

- No red carpet scheduled, VAMP creating the screening 

- Working with brands that have products but aren’t reaching the right audience

- Suceeding with Girls Trip opening up the door for Blank Panther and Oprahs Wrinkle in Time, Purge and Molly’s Game

- Founding a company of 3 young black females and overcoming the barriers that come with that

- The advantages of Working with friends and open communication & Playing to your strengths

- Making the conscious decision not to be seen, but knowing that you have to have a face and a human side

- Getting a picture with Oprah 

- Taking the leap, leaving their jobs and starting VAMP

- Motivating yourselfas a founder. Getting a mentor

- The black beauty market, how VAMP want to make a difference in the beauty market Shades of Beauty

- ‘Perseverance Breeds Success’

Links

www.wearevamp.co.uk

VAMP: https://www.instagram.com/vampuk/

Ruby: https://www.instagram.com/rubyjadex/

Girls talk London: https://www.instagram.com/girlstalklondon/

Nissy Tee: https://www.instagram.com/nissytee/

Magic Johnson interview: https://youtu.be/pJ2uB54yW-w

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We're back with another amazing spotlight episode for you, today we sit down with Bisi Akins who is a Presenter for TV & Events. Bisi previously won Miss Nigeria and is also the founder of YG Initiative, a youth community group aimed to inspire, develop and educate our youth with self worth. Bisi has many strings to her bow and you we hope you enjoy the story of her journey so far as much as we did!

We explore the the advantages and disadvantages of 'pretty privilege' and how that can effect your chances as a creator in your field.

We're sure you will get value from this episode! Please forward on and recommend to anyone you think will get something from it too!

Links:

Meet the Presenters: Bisi Akins ://www.yangatv.com/blog/meet-the-presenters-turn-up

SELFIE Principles ~ LIPS https://www.instagram.com/p/BggXBAKnJAO/

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We're back with a production focused Spotlight with special guest MayDay Carter discussed transitioning from a producer into an artist. Working with Will.I.AM and finding balance between collaboration and working on solo projects.

Our weekly topic: Has The Internet Made it More Difficult for Producers to get Paid?

Links

Rapman - Shiro's Story (Part 2) | Link Up TV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7qJPUet81w

Mayday Carter - Squats

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrkKD0LyfrQ

Drake Type Beat - "Mercury" | Offset Trap Beat Instrumental 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2js_uA13bRQ

!llmind

https://blapkits.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZarbGW5NnuVEMc93aXiwg

FLAVA TV Idents

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGg5C_KkRgI

Drake Responds Pusha T & Kanye West On Scorpion Album...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--jkaG2LUvs

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How important is PR & Networking for creatives? How do you initiate conversations with influencers and decision makers? Is making good art enough to make it big or do you need a PR team to take you to the next level?

We explore all in todays snapshot, focusing on PR and networking.

Follow our guest on instagram @mrjsmash and check out http://streamlinepr.co.uk/

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Art is our focus this week on our spotlight episode. We sit down with @StazzyArt who is an amazing painter from London. We talk being commissioned by Arsenal Football Club to create original pieces for the team, community and Arsene Wenger. We explore how Stazzy got into art, what tips he has for upcoming artists and how he is giving back to the community. We seriously learnt a lot about Art from this episode and really enjoyed this convo! Hope you do too.

Weekly topic: Should Artists Receive Royalties if their Paintings are Sold On? 

What do you think?

***SHOW NOTES/LINKS***

Stazzy Art: https://www.instagram.com/stazzyart/

Arsene Knows Piece: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhyyd6IBgoG/?taken-by=stazzyart

Joel Rea: instagram.com/joelrea

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