Akia Williams is the Owner of Akia Nicole (@akianicole), a fashion brand with made to order designs that are vibrant, feminine and perfect for any island getaway. Her collection includes uniquely designed kaftans and kimonos. As an avid traveler, Akia found it difficult to find clothes that represented her style. She used her experience in the fashion industry and sowing skills to launch her brand that inspires women of color to slay their vacay and cherish each signature piece for a lifetime.

Kyla & Mecca are the Owners of Melanin and Magic Productions (@melaninandmagicproductions). Their mission is to encourage the flourishing of creativity from black women all across the world by helping them to expand their platform while ultimately influencing more positive change in the world. They’ve produced a web series, “Finding Our Way,” “The Way Out,” a short film and their most recent project, “The Black Banshee.” They want black women at the forefront when it comes to content creation and representation.

Diva Green is the Creator of I Got Your Black (@igotyourblack_). I Got Your Black is a Pan-African travel guide to global black culture and black businesses around the world. Diva is on a mission to connect, excite and empower black people throughout the diaspora & embrace both our similarities and differences. After traveling to Europe and seeing all the racial injustices upon arriving to the U.S. in 2014, Diva knew it was within her purpose to find a solution.

She's already created a travel guide to Cuba and an Afro-Latin travel guide for NYC. Diva is just getting started and has her sights on strengthening & promoting black culture one destination at a time.

Britney Porter (@hellobritneyinfo) is a brand and business consultant and Founder of the N3xtexperiment (@n3xtexperiment). Britney merges her knowledge in finance, business, tech and legal to come up with creative strategies for businesses and brands. She is adamant about supporting businesses led by black women and has a firm belief in utilizing economic development for true upward mobility in our culture. Britney understands the power of economics as a source of self-actualization. She wants us to know that creativity is a key component to success!

Tamika Harden is the owner of Body By Tamika (@bodybytamika) where she empowers women & men to transform their lives not only through fitness, she focuses on building their self-esteem, health & wellness and advocates for safe cosmetic procedures. Tamika is also very passionate about supporting at-risk youth and has mentored countless of them in her community. One of her dreams was to become a foster care parent and in 2013 she did so. In fact, two of her greatest inspirations come from the two boys that she has now adopted. She wants to continue to be that example of success & strength for them. 

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This week on the podcast we have Alicia & Paris, Owners of BK Yoga Club (@bkyogaclub). The yoga club is in Brooklyn, NY and is where Alicia & Paris foster community and promote self-confidence through the art & practice of yoga. Within a year of meeting each other, Paris & Alicia opened BK Yoga Club where they have yoga classes, host events and build community partnerships. In December 2019 alone, the two raised $30,000 dollars in 29 days to support all of their efforts! All this they coin to the power of faith and trusting in one another. 

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On this week's episode we have Desiree Booker Owner of ColorVizion Lab. Desiree is a career strategist for mid level professionals who makes it her mission to support people of color who may find it challenging to grow professionally & acknowledges the importance of their representation as leaders and executives within their industries. Starting as a recruiter for major companies like BET Networks and NBCUniversal Desiree catapulted her own business as a career strategist after being let go from a toxic work environment & it was after this that she realized what truly served her & now she’s on a mission to share it with others.

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Calisa Cole (@realtorms.cole) is a Realtor and Real Estate Agent from New Haven, CT who helps her clients buy, sell and rent residential properties. Calisa always wanted to work in real estate and after having a thriving entrepreneurial career as a hairstylist, Calisa knew she had to fully live out her passion. Now, Calisa has created a new brand name for herself, coining the name "Realtor Ms. Cole." With her expertise, she wants to help educate women and those from poverty stricken communities about real estate and how it can change their lives for the better.

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On this episode we have Dominique Shabazz, Head Baker & Decorator at Grandma’s Hat Box Bakery (@grandmashatboxbakery ) Dominique creates her business as a way to pay homage to her grandmother who taught her how to bake as a young girl. Now, Dominique makes decorative cakes and treats in doing so taught herself how to decorate making fabulous insta-worthy designs! Dominique prides herself on putting self-care at the forefront of all she does and wants other business owners to know that they must always practice when it comes to their craft.  Keep up with all the podcast episodes @raremavenmedia and by checking out our website www.raremaven.media. Also, please let us know what you think & don’t forget to hit Subscribe! #raremavenmedia