Hidden Julz

In Episode 16, I talk to Nesta, the filmmaker behind The Darkness Within. We talk about how losing his football career due to an injury led to an early mentality switch for himself. He also gives us a look into how he got into film. Nesta opens up about mental health so we do touch base on that. We end on a story about resiliency. Nesta opens up about losing his account on tiktok. This was a conversation you don’t want to miss.

In Episode 15, I talk to Karla, the owner of the brand For Ceillia. For Ceillia is a boutique that targets women of all sizes. This episode was very rooted in Karla’s experiences as a teenage mother, her passion for the retail industry and her experience becoming a more inclusive boutique. We speak about her transition between running a store for someone else and how the closure of the store she worked at pushed her to do For Ceillia full time. She mentions a lot of great experiences but the one that stood out has to be her experience with a customer that propelled her to be the change she wanted to see and have more brands with size inclusivity. 

In Episode 14, I speak with Daionna, the owner of The Crown Jewel Hair Collection: A luxury experience you deserve. Daionna shares with us what it was like being a student in biology and the challenges that came with that. She then goes on to tell us about her experiences as a manager and how she would take the wrap for her employees. She shares so so much wisdom on the hair industry including how she ensures consistency time and time again, her recent experiences at pop up shops and her plans to expand. 

In Episode 13, I talk to Jay, our other favorite co-host on the Jav & Jay Digital Podcast. Jay explores his earlier years with us and shares that he was one of the first in his Island to get a degree in technology. The exposure to this field propelled him to start a digitized project with Jav. Upon having more free time, Jay pushed them towards the podcasting route. Listen in the episode as we explore his podcasting style and some of his favorite moments on the show so far! 

In Episode 12, I talk to Jav, one of the co-host on the Jav and Jay Digital Podcast. Jav dives into his journey through architecture. He talks about how reading helped guide him into the entrepreneurship world. Jav opens up about how he and Jay came to develop the podcast. 

In Episode 11, I talk to Ana, the owner of Boss Babe Jewelry. Ana and I talk about how she started her brand. She opens up on many of her experiences including how she handled someone else stealing her content. We also talk about how reels have helped grow her following. She ends on what her goals are for the future.

In Episode 10, I talk to Dalis, the owner of Note to Self Beauty. She and I chat about her first drop as well as her first pop up shop. She then lets us in on a few tips about how she runs her business. We end on the importance of confidence and inner beauty.

In Episode 9, I talk to Ashley, the owner of Ashes Creations, a press on nails business. She and I discuss her experiences after college, her current job and how she transitioned into starting a small press on nails business. We also elaborate on her future plans for Ashes Creations. 

In Episode 8, I talk to Mayra, the owner of MMERAKI Customs, a fashion design and architecture business. She and I dive into her post-high school journey and how that propelled her into architecture. She then elaborates on the similarities between her two passions. She opens up about many things including rookie mistakes and tips to those wanting to start.

In Episode 7, I talk to Kia, the owner of Bee Juicy, a pressed juice business. She and I discuss the common college student experience that is gaining weight. This played a major role in her start with Bee Juicy. We then move on to discuss her experience bringing Bee Juicy to an event in New York called BevNET Live. She opens up about many things including being a mother and entrepreneur, being a black woman in predominantly white spaces and pushing yourself during moments of vulnerability.