During a pivotal moment in his career, seasoned music industry OG Tunde Ogundipe, had to make a decision that would redirect the course of his life forever. Having experienced the loss of his mother, Tunde's perspective on what was really significant in life changed drastically. Having known corporate structure for a large part of his career leading as a Digital Strategist at PMK BNC, Content Strategy + Partnerships at Prince Street Co. & a lead position in the Afrobeats department at Spotify, this giant chose personal passions over all else in search of fulfillment and purpose. The transition has been a rollercoaster but having to put out fires for a living, this feat is just a stepping stone towards the bigger picture for him. With unwavering faith and a new understanding of self, we get to see in real-time how this future mogul is not only rolling with the punches but throwing.

With a knack for crafting experiential activations that have made waves across the music and entertainment industries, Wafer Tetevi triumphs seamlessly juggling the roles of a dedicated wife and beloved momager. In this episode, Wafer gives us an insider's perspective as she shares the highs, and the hurdles, of working with Roc Nation on top of other high-profile clients and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Tune in for a glimpse into the extraordinary life of a woman who coherently balances the boardroom, the dance floor, and the joys of being a family woman. She is a warrior in her own right and has just touched the surface of her reign. Welcome to Wafer's world we’ve all grown to love through S.M.I.L.E. Unfiltered.

Honored for his work at Atlantic Records, Dreamville, Warner, Republic, Nye Agency and the list goes on and on, Nicky Chulo has made himself a staple in the design industry. This Haitian American creative found himself in the big city at a tender age but made sure that ageism was only going to be a part of his story but not his narrative. Having persistently emailed potential partners and clients, Chulo took closed doors and “no’s” as a sign to go harder. His willingness to not accept defeat won him a Grammy award as Art Director/Designer of Cardi B’s “Invasion of Privacy” cover in 2018 at the peak of her career. Outside of his notable career, Chulo speaks on discovering and navigating black love, staying true to his roots in a digital driven generation and what he’s doing to make sure the reputation of the black man in the industry is upheld with integrity. This guy is a class act with a vast imagination who is destined to shift the way we consume graphic design and creative direction.

An adventurous soul who doesn't see titles or showing their face as a necessity sits down with me in this super rare occurrence to discuss the glitz and the gruesome elements of the fashion industry. ChrisPortNY walks us through their past as an emerging designer & running creative for Balenciaga, their ties to their once idol now mentor Kim Jones, Artistic Director of Fendi & Dior Men, their life as a proud member of the LGBTQ community. They give us a front row seat as they dish on fashion tea, including a look inside Marc Jacob’s wedding + the appropriation we see daily in the industry. Let their resilience move you as they gracefully make us step into their shoes for a moment and remind us how humility & perseverance gets us through every door. 

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