Imani Ellis, the visionary behind the Creative Collective NYC and CultureCon, knows first hand that there is strength in numbers. Zakiya talks to the inspirational founder and CEO about building a safe space for Black professionals, the power of community and the importance of believing in yourself. "Whenever someone tells me I can’t do something, it’s like fuel to me," Imani says. "I’m like, no — you just can’t see it.”

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