Siena Liggins is a singer, songwriter, hot girl, and queer icon from the Detroit area. She is currently on a US tour for her recently released full-length album Floozy.

In this episode, we talk about her recent show in Detroit, what the city means to her, the uniqueness of her new project, and how it’s been working with other artists. We also discuss the musician’s experience performing at pride festivals, the importance of queer representation, and more.

Follow @siennaliggins on Instagram.

Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email [email protected] if you or anyone you know is interested in being featured on a future episode. 

Samaiyah Abdur-Rahman is a painter and fashion designer.

In this episode, we talk about her clothing line Haus of Imani, and painting business SJL creations. She also talks about her experiences at Michigan, New York, and Paris Fashion Week, as well as how she got into teaching paint and pour classes. Plus, we discuss the importance of networking, the ways that art is healing, and much more.  

Follow @sjlcreations and @hausofimani on Instagram.

Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠

Email [email protected] if you or anyone you know is interested in being featured on a future episode. 

Tell A Vision Host Layla McMurtrie joins the other two founders of The Vision Detroit, Dehvin Banks and Jai'La Logan, for a special episode.

As more people become familiar with us, we thought it would be important to talk more heavily about who we all are individually and what our personal goals and ambitions are for the Vision and outside of it. Along with a discussion on what we’ve done so far, we talk about what we hope to do with the organization in the coming year, as well as in the long-term future. 

This episode will be available in video format on YouTube later this week. 

Featuring ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Dehvin Banks, & Jai'La Logan

Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠⁠

Email [email protected] if you or anyone you know is interested in being featured on a future episode. 

Rain Hoskins is a potter, photographer, and painter from Detroit. During this episode, they talk about how they got interested in all of these art forms, as well as their focus on nature in their work, vending at different Detroit events and festivals, studying at Eastern Michigan University, and more.

Follow @rainxandriaart on Instagram to see Rain's art!

Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠

Email [email protected] if you or anyone you know is interested in being featured on a future episode.

Erin Theroux is a visual artist who utilizes many unique mediums and works at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit.

During this episode, they discuss what they enjoy about digital and physical art differently, including lithography, linocut, relief printing, and textiles. We also discuss recent shows that she has been a part of, as well as the impact that meaningful art can have on viewers, and more. 

Follow @etstew_art on Instagram.

Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠⁠

Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠

Email [email protected] if you or anyone you know is interested in being featured on a future episode.

Sex Time Machine is an upcoming Detroit collective. In this episode, we talk to seven out of 10 or 11 members of the band to discuss how the group began, everyone’s artistic roles, the ups and downs of working with a group, and how Sex Time Machine is more than just the music. We also talk about their plans for their first single "Special Times, their first project "The SEX Tape," and other goals for the collective's future, near and far.

On Sunday, January 14, 2023, Sex Time Machine is kicking off with a party at Trumbullplex in Detroit. Don't miss it!

Follow @sextimemachine on Instagram.

Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠⁠

Presented by ⁠⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠

Devankar is a content creator with a passion for the Detroit community. In this episode of Tell A Vision, he talks about social impact and fashion, as well as his empowering Instagram broadcast channel and setting intentions for 2024. We also discuss his ideas for a creative agency and his upcoming project "Together First."

We initially planned to take a break from posting a new episode on Christmas and New Year’s Day, but while having this conversation, we knew it needed to come out on January 1st to set the tone for the new year with tons of great advice and introspection. 

Follow @devankar⁠ on Instagram.

Hosted by ⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠

Presented by ⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠

Asiana S. is a visual artist and educator. In this episode, she talks about her painting journey, her work in education, and how her art inspires herself and others. We also discuss her Melanin Royalty series, her passion for helping other artists, and her experience curating art shows, as well as the difference in painting murals vs canvases, and more.  

Asiana teaches painting classes and holds art shows in Detroit. Follow @artbyasiana on Instagram to see her work and stay up to date on events.

Hosted by ⁠⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠⁠

Presented by ⁠⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠⁠

904 Matcha is a genre-fluid artist who moved to Detroit from Florida for music. In this episode, he talks about his experiences in the city, going on tour with friends, and visiting Green Tea Studios in LA. We also discuss his recent single “You Got It,” his EP “Late Valentine,” and the making of his amazing music videos. 

Follow @904matcha on Instagram.

Stream 904 Matcha: www.gridlnk.com/gl/904matcha

Buy 904 Matcha merch: 904matcha.com

Hosted by ⁠Layla McMurtrie⁠

Presented by ⁠The Vision Detroit ⁠

Troy Birdsong is a singer, a producer, and a rapper. He wants you to know he takes his music seriously and he won't release anything that's below his standard. During this episode, Troy discusses his recent single "Sensual," and the making of his next album, as well as the benefits of creative connection, how he got into music, studying music in college, the uniqueness of Detroit's music scene, and lots more.

Follow Troy Birdsong on Instagram @immrlonelyyy.

Stream Troy Birdsong: https://linktr.ee/TroyBirdsong

Hosted by Layla McMurtrie

Presented by The Vision Detroit