We Are Made Podcast

Kenny Gilbert on instilling discipline and work ethic.

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Today on the We Are Made Podcast Imani is joined by Atlanta based tattoo artist, Uncle Bree Williams. Originally born in Oklahoma, Bree had a love for creative work from as early as she could remember. The first time she entered a tattoo shop at the young age of 15, her ideas about how artistry is expressed expanded. Not only was she a visual artist, she now wanted to be a tattoo artist. But how does one create a career around art in an environment that doesn’t support their craft? They do as Bree did, they move to a new one. Introducing this week's origin story, Uncle Bree Williams.

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Uncle Bree on relaying stories through art.

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Today on the We Are Made podcast, Imani is joined by Jomo Furniture founder, Jomo Tariku. Born in Nairobi, Kenya while raised in Ethiopia, Jomo’s beginnings shaped his idea of culture from a very early age. He held a love for sketching and had an interest for making. This inspiration came from the immense African collections of his fathers travels , allowing him to transform his imagination and witness what more was possible and more he did. Introducing this week's origin story, Jomo Tariku.

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Jomo Tariku on the effects of not being recognized.

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This week on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by Nest with Jess blogger and interior designer Jessica Zocal. With roots that stem from the deep south of Carolina, Jessica has always found it difficult to balance her blackness within the world. But after having 7 children of her own, she knew it was time to reconnect her culture. Her blog was an added bonus, one that gave her a love outside of her family and a way to harnist her newly developed craft. It was at this moment that she found her voice and began to fully embrace all parts of herself. Introducing this week's origin story, Jessica Zocal.

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Jessica Zocal on embracing all parts of yourself.

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This week on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by New York based photographer Frank Frances. Originally from Columbia, South Carolina, Frank always knew his destiny would include art. After working for One Kings Lane for 10 years, he set out to further explore his interest in home & interior photography. His work has been featured in AD Magazine, Elle Decor and Martha Stewart Living, he has since released his first book Remember the South in 2020. Shaped by his roots, Frank uses his experience as fuel for his creative narratives. Finding solace in elements of home, light and new beginnings. Introducing this week's origin story, Frank Frances.

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Frank Frances on treating everything like the beginning.

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This week on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by A House called Hue Founder, Destiny Brewton. Originally established in 2016, this one woman team has serviced over 200 brands and counting. Although her journey began selling headwraps and accessories, Destiny views her experience as more of transformation than a failure. From the beginning it’s been about community and the value of education, she uses her platform and voice to spread authenticity while showing the real ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Introducing this week's origin story, Destiny Brewton.

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About We Are Made Studios:

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