She was born Tilly Tholly in Sierra Leone but was adopted when she was 4 and renamed Nathalie Beckley. Her mother is Staneala Beckley and she worked in the UN in the education sector.
Nathalie's entire childhood was spent traveling to different parts of the world and in her late teens, she resided in San Francisco, California to study Fashion Design as a Bachelors Degree and moved to New York in 2011 to get Masters Degree in Business.
She has worked for different Brands such as Luca Luca, Tommy Hilfiger, WANT Les essentials de la vie, etc.

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Aarica Dee Koliyah, also famous as Aarica Dee K, author of “The Mindful Betrayal”

Geneva Kpangbai Diwan is the author of “Time, Trial, Trust: Pushing through the Pain’’ .

Queen G is a passionate wordsmith fueled by faith. She released her debut chapbook, The Whetting Stone in December 2016.

Becoming an entrepreneur is challenging at any age but imagine building a business at 15 years old.

Christian Riley is a natural light and vibrancy photographer, she taught herself about photography at the age of 15 years old by watching YouTube tutorials. Then she started her own business by taking prom photos of her classmates.

Happy New Year!

This is the first episode of the New Year and our first Legacy Episode!!!

We will be talking about how to create a vision board that works in 2020. Also, I will be revealing 5 things that are going on the podcast vision board.

Listen to the episode and comment below one thing you are adding to your vision board.

In this episode, we are having a candid conversation about trying to stay motivated as an African Female Creative. Just Fran co-founder of  Kaymouna Events (Wedding planning / Event Design company in New England) joins us in this Burger King Mukbang.

How did you find your purpose?

How do you stay motivated ?

How do you work through distraction and get out of a creativity block?

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We released our first eight episodes in 2018. It has been a blessing to share so many amazing stories from African Female Creatives.

In this episode, we are sharing the most inspiring moments of 2018.

Episodes that were mentioned: 

Adeola Adebamowo: Connecting with my Inner self

Izzy Odigie talks viral dance routines and creating an agency for Afrobeat dancers

Health, Hope, and Healing with Isata Kamara

Nadia Kashouh: Training Champions

Fey Kamson: How I turned my travel blog into a travel experience company

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Kemi Omisore is a diversity educator, entrepreneur, and sweat coach who is ready to change the dance fitness industry. Kemi is the creator of AfroBeat Fit, which is a Mobile Cultural Dance Fitness Company. They host sweat sessions that consist of movement and music derived from artists and influencers of West Africa. Afrobeat is a style of music that incorporates elements of jazz, soul, and funk from different countries in West Africa. 

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Africia Ben is a writer/ poet/ spoken word artist/lover of hip hop origin and firm believer in utilizing the greatest instrument of life which is the VOICE. She’s a young ,23 year old woman on a mission to guide those who have allowed their voice to go astray. Born  and raised in providence,RI and of Liberian descent, Africia strives to use the background of her country to initiate that sense of freedom in her talks. She’s spoken as several Literature/Creative Writing/Poetry and basic composition college courses within her city, spreading her poetry and motivational advice on feeding the inner desires in life. Africia also works with a few acclaimed yet aspiring music artists, writers, film directors, models etc. Her overall goal in this ever changing life is to remember we are  greater beings engulfed in a human experience and by treating others as through their current circumstance just means that at this point in time, this is what their spirit has submitted to meaning none is better than the other just on a different level of consciousness.

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It’s safe to say, that building a strong network is very important as an entrepreneur.

Our guest Jenneh McCabe knows firsthand how a great network can create amazing opportunities. In this episode, we talk about African fashion, the importance of investing in yourself, and she tells us how she prepares for NYF Week.

Moments we loved & learned

• Every year I want to move up to the next level
• I wanted something that showed what Africa is all about... I show that through my designs
• Every design or style of dress... has a meaning.

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She went from breaking dancing at her boarding school in Nigeria to becoming an Afrobeats choreographer and internet sensation!

Izzy Odigie a Nigerian Afro-fusion dancer / choreographer started dancing at the age of 4 years old and slowly grew her skill and passion for dance. Izzy’s dedication to her craft has allowed her to gain recognition on the Afro-dance scene. Now she is using her platform to build a TRYBE of Afrobeat dancers.

Moments we loved & learned

• My teammates parents or cousins would be in the crowd screaming, I would want that too…but being able to keep that moment of victory or loss as authentic as possible was important for me.
• In Afrobeats, there are really no rules… I have no excuse, I can do whatever I want!
• It takes a village / tribe to raise a child… I want to create a structure an all service agency for Afrobeats dancers

Listen to find out Izzy's creative process and the strategies she used to gain visibility as an Afro-fusion dancer / choreographer.

What is your creative process? What is one thing you must have in order to create your best work? 

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