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Designer, storyteller, creative activist, and professional rebel, Felicia Henderson possesses the most passionate and articulate voice to emerge from the design industry. Now she uses that voice to deliver fierce stories about creatives of color that are disrupting their respective industries and society. Destined to Disrupt is an authentic listening experience that inspires others to tap into their creative confidence to shake-up the world.
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Destined to Disrupt - Meet Ryen - The Stortyteller - Part Two
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In this week’s episode - we continue the conversation with Ryen Williams - The Storyteller Ryen is the Founder of Under Her Empire - a community of creatives of color — dreamers and passionate doers — who connect and inspire others through video, stories, and artistic expression. It is a collaborative, inclusive, and soul-focused platform that offe…
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Destined to Disrupt - Meet Ryen - The Storyteller
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On this week’s episode - we have Ryen Williams - The Storyteller Ryen's dream has always been to direct and entertain. — and she is now making that dream a reality. She went from wanting to be an actress, then a stylist, then becoming an actual makeup artist, to travel and experience the world as a flight attendant. What a life - She actually wrote…
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Destined to Disrupt - Meet Eugene - The Strategic Designer - Part Two
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Welcome back to Part II of our episode with Eugene Lumpkin - The Strategic Designer. Dive deeper as we talk about the intersections of design, disruption, and diversity with Eugene. We start the conversation by discussing the context of diversity and leadership as it relates to nationalities within Europe. We share our love for Parsons School of De…
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Destined to Disrupt - Meet Eugene - The Strategic Designer
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In this week’s episode - we have Eugene Lumpkin - The Strategic Designer Eugene is a multi-disciplined multi-faceted designer that uses creativity and design thinking methodology to come up with innovative ideas to solve problems, not only fashion but social and ecological problems alike. Growing up in the Midwest, he completed his degree in Clothi…
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Destined to Disrupt - Meet Dyandra - The Vegan Designer - Part Two
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We continue the conversation with Dyandra Raye - The Sustainable Vegan Designer of Joanne Verney. Dyandra declares the importance of seeing more inclusion in the luxury industry. She opens up on how she was able to raise money for her brand to cover daunting expenses and start-up capital. She also discusses the importance of minimizing debt early i…
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Destined to Disrupt - Meet Dyandra- The Vegan Designer
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In this week’s episode, we have Dyandra Raye - The Sustainable Vegan Designer of Joanne Verney Dyandra tells us about how disrupting her lifestyle habits (going vegan) opened up a whole new avenue as a plant-based luxury shoe designer and advocate. Her fashion journey started by sketching when she was a child and writing business plans on cardboard…
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Destined to Disrupt - Meet Robert - The Iconic Photographer - Part Two
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Join us again as we continue the conversation with Robert Ector, the iconic photographer to the stars. Rob educates us on the importance of photography in society and culture. He also tells us all about what it's like being on the scene during Paris Fashion Week. Think Hunger Games - the fashion elite do not come to play nice at all! We dive deeper…
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Destined to Disrupt - Meet Robert - The Iconic Photographer - Part 1
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In this week’s episode, we have Robert Ector the iconic photographer! Cleveland, Ohio native, Robert Ector, has earned the respect of international audiences as well as his industry peers. As a personal photographer to stars such as Mary J. Blige, Wendy Williams, Steve Harvey, Toni Braxton and La La Anthony, Ector’s captivating images have quickly …
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Destined to Disrupt - Meet Badara - The Creative Director - Part Deux
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Join us again as we continue the conversation with Badara, The Creative Director. We talk about his latest creative project + film Transmission. He shares gems on how to creatively collaborate, listening to your body, and using your natural gifts. Badara Ndiaye is a Senegalese-born, former Division I basketball player turned Model, Artist, and Crea…
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Destined to Disrupt - Meet Badara - The Creative Director
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Badara Ndiaye is a Senegalese-born, former Division I basketball player turned Model, Artist, and Creative Director in Paris, France. His striking, unusual, perspective on the world of fashion is what really impressed me and his remarkable height cannot go unnoticed. Steeped in academia - studying Sociology, Anthropology, and Psychology at the Flor…
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Destined to Disrupt - Meet Madikela- The "Mysterious" Creative
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Madikela Dikgale is a multidisciplinary artist and digital designer from Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa with a dream of making a difference in someone's life through impactful design. Being a designer has allowed her to bring purpose to her work and a renewed perspective on life. A mysterious introvert with a purpose. Graphic Designer, Illustrato…
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Welcome to Destined to Disrupt: Meet Fe - The Creative GOAT
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This epsiode is the kick-off to Season 1 of Destined to Disrupt. Meet Felicia, a designer, creative activist, and business maven and epic storyteller. Embark on this season's journey by getting to know more about the WHY behind the podcast and how Felicia uses strategic design to creatively problem solve and address issues within the adorned fashio…
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Destined to Disrupt - Meet Masentle - The Bad A** Business Analyst
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Meet Masentle The bad a** business analyst, digital marketing skills trainer, and founder of Consult The BA—a digital marketing agency with the mission to equip business owners and creators with knowledge and tools that will solve their business problems. She has taught over 1500 small business owners Digital Marketing Skills at Digify Africa. Mase…
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