Creativity isn't just about what you create — it's about who you uplift along the way!

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In this episode — the first of our 4-part Pioneer Square Project series — fashion stylist and CEO Safia of Safiasofly, and creative director and founder Fuego of Ignited Minds, dive deep into their creative journeys, their special partnership, and the power of community storytelling. We talk about how their work through Sofly Spotlight and Ignited Minds is shaping culture in the Pioneer Square area and beyond. Safia opens up about the connection between thrifting, fashion, and identity, while Fuego shares what self-expression means across music, video, and storytelling. Together, they drop gems on why it's so important to spotlight underrepresented voices and give advice to young creatives trying to carve out their path. This episode captures the energy, collaboration, and cultural renaissance happening right now in Pioneer Square — and why Black creatives are leading the way.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:26 Icebreaker
8:16 Meet Safia
13:09 Meet Fuego
19:42 What Makes Their Creative Partnership Special
33:34 The Neighborhood Discount !
40:25 Elevating Underrepresented Voices
54:58 The Art of Consuming
1:01:42 Advice to Young Creatives
1:07:00 Social Media Plugs/Outro
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Fuego Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/fuego_gatsby/


Ignited Minds:
https://www.instagram.com/ignitedmindsco/


Safia Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/safiasofly/


Safiasofly Spotlight:
https://www.instagram.com/soflyspotlight/?hl=en




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