Destined to Disrupt

Aug 23 2021
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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

Aug 23 2021 28 mins  
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 offers content as nourishment fo

Destined to Disrupt - Meet Ryen - The Storyteller

Aug 17 2021 26 mins  
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 and produced a dramedy series

Destined to Disrupt - Meet Eugene - The Strategic Designer - Part Two

Aug 09 2021 39 mins  
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 Design - Global Executive Strategic

Destined to Disrupt - Meet Eugene - The Strategic Designer

Jul 25 2021 39 mins  
In this week’s episode - we have Eugene Lumpkin - The Strategic DesignerEugene 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 Clothing Design from the University of

Destined to Disrupt - Meet Dyandra - The Vegan Designer - Part Two

Jul 19 2021 25 mins  
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 in the business - A major gem. Afte

Destined to Disrupt - Meet Dyandra- The Vegan Designer

Jul 11 2021 23 mins  
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. After attending Spelman Colleg

Destined to Disrupt - Meet Robert - The Iconic Photographer - Part Two

Jul 06 2021 30 mins  
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 into the "Why" behind his photogr

Destined to Disrupt - Meet Robert - The Iconic Photographer - Part 1

Jun 27 2021 35 mins  
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 helped cement him as a recogni

Destined to Disrupt - Meet Badara - The Creative Director - Part Deux

Jun 15 2021 22 mins  
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 Creative Director in Paris, France. Hi

Destined to Disrupt - Meet Badara - The Creative Director

Jun 07 2021 25 mins  
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 Florida International University in Mi