Zimmerman Podcast

Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast episode 58.

Today I’m sitting down with one of my all-time favorite guests, Ashley Nell Tipton. My listeners who are Project Runway fans might recognize her as the show’s season 14 winner. Ashley is passionate about plus-sized fashion and turned her love for sewing and design into a real-deal business right out of school.

Episode 58 Topics:

- What it’s like growing up overweight

- Filming project runway

- The importance of inclusive self-expression

- How to bring your unique voice to your work

- Pivoting your business early and often

Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 57.

Today, I’m talking to my longtime friend Leo Cummings about what white allyship can look like as we all wake up to the racial injustices perpetrated against Black people in our world today. I know there may be some of you who don’t understand the Black Lives Matter movement, who don’t see how racism still exists today, or don’t realize how powerful your words… or your silence… can be when it comes to today’s current events. I hope you’ll listen to this episode with open ears and an open heart.

Episode 57 Topics:

- What white women can do to support Black men

- What it’s like as a Black man growing up with mostly white friends in the South

- Why it’s important for white people to see color

- How to our own anti-racist work and avoid burdening our Black friends with white guilt

To support Leo and thank him for his generosity in sharing his wisdom and experiences, make sure you check out Black Dude White Dude podcast, especially the episode In Light of George Floyd.

Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 57.

Today, I’m talking to my longtime friend Leo Cummings about what white allyship can look like as we all wake up to the racial injustices perpetrated against Black people in our world today. I know there may be some of you who don’t understand the Black Lives Matter movement, who don’t see how racism still exists today, or don’t realize how powerful your words… or your silence… can be when it comes to today’s current events. I hope you’ll listen to this episode with open ears and an open heart.

Episode 57 Topics:

- What white women can do to support Black men

- What it’s like as a Black man growing up with mostly white friends in the South

- Why it’s important for white people to see color

- How to our own anti-racist work and avoid burdening our Black friends with white guilt

To support Leo and thank him for his generosity in sharing his wisdom and experiences, make sure you check out Black Dude White Dude podcast, especially the episode In Light of George Floyd.

Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 56!

Today I’m sitting down with Michelle Jeovanny, an incredible educator and coach who focuses on helping her students achieve their dreams in a spiritually conscious, wholehearted way.

Michelle has such a peaceful presence and is a master at finding unity both inside ourselves and in the world and the people around us.

Episode 56 Topics:

- What white allyship can look like

- How to stop commodifying Black women for their racial expertise

- Why listening to your gut can unveil your truest calling

- What it looks like to risk everything to escape abuse and an unsafe environment

- What it would look like to rewrite your story from the beginning

- How to cultivate self-identity and take back power over your life

Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 56!

Today I’m sitting down with Michelle Jeovanny, an incredible educator and coach who focuses on helping her students achieve their dreams in a spiritually conscious, wholehearted way.

Michelle has such a peaceful presence and is a master at finding unity both inside ourselves and in the world and the people around us.

Episode 56 Topics:

- What white allyship can look like

- How to stop commodifying Black women for their racial expertise

- Why listening to your gut can unveil your truest calling

- What it looks like to risk everything to escape abuse and an unsafe environment

- What it would look like to rewrite your story from the beginning

- How to cultivate self-identity and take back power over your life

I’ll be honest. I have so many thoughts and feelings, words I want to say about the current state of racism in our country. When I get passionate, I share. It’s just what I do.

But instead of posting a new Zimmerman Podcast episode today, where I’d inevitably let my passion and desire to empower and enact change run the conversation, I’m going to quiet my own voice and instead share the podcasts, resources, and actions that have been helpful as I begin the long overdue

work of supporting the Black Lives Matter cause.

The Black Dude White Dude Podcast, specifically the episode In Light of George Floyd.

Black Women about Business Podcast

Therapy for Black Girls Podcast

1619 Podcast

Lynching in America Podcast

The Sesame Street Town Hall-- Coming Up Together: Standing Up to Racism

Donate at blacklivesmatter.com

Support therapy for Black women and girls and thelovelandfoundation.org

Support reallocation of police funds in Minneapolis at reclaimtheblock.org

Donate to the NAACP’s Legal Defense Fund at naacpldf.org

Support and provide scholarships to Black journalists at nabj.org

Sign the petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor at change.org

Advocate for all major retailers to devote 15% of shelf space to Black-owned businesses at www.15percentpledge.org.

Hire Black employees, buy from Black educators, collect books with Black characters, get your children Black dolls from Black-owned shops, watch movies with Black leads, and talk about race in your home.

We don’t have to be perfect, but we do have to act, speak, and listen the best ways we know how. Let’s get to work!

I’ll be honest. I have so many thoughts and feelings, words I want to say about the current state of racism in our country. When I get passionate, I share. It’s just what I do.

But instead of posting a new Zimmerman Podcast episode today, where I’d inevitably let my passion and desire to empower and enact change run the conversation, I’m going to quiet my own voice and instead share the podcasts, resources, and actions that have been helpful as I begin the long overdue

work of supporting the Black Lives Matter cause.

The Black Dude White Dude Podcast, specifically the episode In Light of George Floyd.

Black Women about Business Podcast

Therapy for Black Girls Podcast

1619 Podcast

Lynching in America Podcast

The Sesame Street Town Hall-- Coming Up Together: Standing Up to Racism

Donate at blacklivesmatter.com

Support therapy for Black women and girls and thelovelandfoundation.org

Support reallocation of police funds in Minneapolis at reclaimtheblock.org

Donate to the NAACP’s Legal Defense Fund at naacpldf.org

Support and provide scholarships to Black journalists at nabj.org

Sign the petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor at change.org

Advocate for all major retailers to devote 15% of shelf space to Black-owned businesses at www.15percentpledge.org.

Hire Black employees, buy from Black educators, collect books with Black characters, get your children Black dolls from Black-owned shops, watch movies with Black leads, and talk about race in your home.

We don’t have to be perfect, but we do have to act, speak, and listen the best ways we know how. Let’s get to work!

Today, I’m talking about the importance of cultivating peace with household ceremonies.

I’ve spent a good chunk of my career creating beautiful spaces for events and weddings. I carefully arranged flower bouquets and fiddled with every flower, down to the last ranunculus, knowing that small details have a big impact when it comes to sacred experiences like weddings.

These days, I apply this same care and intentionality to my own home and life.

Today, I’m sharing what I’ve been doing to cultivate peace in my home with daily ceremonies!

Episode 54 Topics:

- How taking care of my home environment can be a blessing, not a chore

- How to take back control over your routines

- How I use Spotify to transition seamlessly through my day

- Why I LOVE waking up at 4:30 am after years of “not being a morning person”

Today, I’m talking about the importance of cultivating peace with household ceremonies.

I’ve spent a good chunk of my career creating beautiful spaces for events and weddings. I carefully arranged flower bouquets and fiddled with every flower, down to the last ranunculus, knowing that small details have a big impact when it comes to sacred experiences like weddings.

These days, I apply this same care and intentionality to my own home and life.

Today, I’m sharing what I’ve been doing to cultivate peace in my home with daily ceremonies!

Episode 54 Topics:

- How taking care of my home environment can be a blessing, not a chore

- How to take back control over your routines

- How I use Spotify to transition seamlessly through my day

- Why I LOVE waking up at 4:30 am after years of “not being a morning person”

Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast episode 53!

Today I’m sitting down with Tracy Matthews, the creator of Tracy Matthews Jewelry and Creatives Rule the World, and Flourish and Thrive Academy.

Tracy creates beautiful heirloom pieces that have been featured in stores around the world and worn by people like Orlando Bloom and Halle Berry.

I’m so excited to share our conversation with you.

Episode 53 Topics:

- The unexpected power of celebrity clients

- How to capitalize on featured work

- Common photoshoot risks in a product-based business

- Pinterest success

- How to use failure to pivot and strengthen your business

- The myth of overnight success