Cybele and Isaiah had the pleasure of talking to Shakira Hunt, the Owner and Chief Creative Director of Philly-based Shakira Hunt Creative Studio

Shakira is an interior designer by training, graduating from Moore College of Art & Design, with a BFA in Interior Design, and a photographer by trade. After side hustling in photography while working a full design job, Shakira decided to take a leap of faith into full-time entrepreneurship. 

Plus! At the time you’re listening to this, Shakira’s “Give My Flowers: Soft Petals” exhibition is currently on display at the Delaware Art Museum from March through September 2024. Stay tuned for more information about the inspiration behind the project. 

Moments:

1:45 Meet Shakira Hunt

6:30 The spark that led to Shakira Hunt Studio

8:50 Shakira's creative process

12:30 Balancing the personal and professional

16:30 Behind "Give Me My Flowers"

20:20 Black masculinity, vulnerability and mental health in Black & Brown households

34:20 The mother wound, and "Give Me My Flowers: Soft Petals"

35:40 Shakira's favorite artist, podcasts, and film

38:30 Advice to other up & coming creatives

Connect with Shakira:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakirahunt.creativestudio/

Website: https://www.shakirahunt.com/

Give Me My Flowers: Soft Petals Exhibition: https://delart.org/event/give-me-my-flowers/