Diva Dionne is an Essence Bestselling Author, Singer, Poet & Owner of Character Hollywood who is releasing a new self-published book called, “You Better Got Your Dream.” The book centers around women discovering their creative power as a force to empower them & embrace what life has in store through the acts of journaling and reciting affirmations. She wants women to release what has been holding them back, be bold and pursue their undeveloped dreams. In this episode, we discuss why the book is so vital in creating this way of life for women and how her work in the arts has shaped the way she inspires and creates her own signature life.

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Season 2, Episode 12 - Diva Dionne, Character Hollywood

Analisa Wade is the Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Asilana Marketing & Events an agency that focuses on creating content & strategies in marketing and branding for businesses & entrepreneurs such as logos, web design, re-branding and event planning. In this episode, host Kareemah Muhammad and Analisa chat about Analisa’s journey in entrepreneurship from age seven to working in corporate at Macy’s & international law firm Kirkland & Ellis LLP where she transferred her skills to launch the AME Agency. Plus, Analisa shares why it’s important to show up as your authentic self when it comes to your life and business in order to embrace true happiness.

Season 2, Episode 11 - Analisa Wade, Asilana Marketing & Events

K. Marie is an award-winning lifestyle and commercial photographer who produces beautiful imagery of women of color in all our glory & essence! She is also the owner of ESSENTIALS by K. Marie a luxury aromatherapy brand and Co-Founder of BRWN GIRL TALK, a community and safe space for healing and celebration for black women rooted in the south. Through her work she is committed to the empowerment, self-care & wellness of black women. Join us as we discuss self-love among black women and the power we have in putting ourselves first, living unapologetically and how to capture images that reflect our true hues, tones & beauty.

Season 2, Episode 10 - K. Marie, K. Marie, LLC.

Danielle Martin is an Accredited Small Business Consultant who runs Smart Solution Consulting, launched in 2017 for small business owners which now includes The Smart Business Consultant for business owners who seek to connect virtually.    She’s worked with over 400 businesses, ranging from funeral homes to construction where she has helped them build strategies, marketing solutions and obtain over $3 Million in funding within the last 3 years alone!   In this episode we chat all about Danielle’s journey in launching and scaling her business, what it takes to launch a new business & how to secure funding! If you want your one-stop shop for launching & scaling your business Danielle Martin is your girl!

Season 2, Episode 9 - Danielle Martin, The Smart Business Consultant

Jackie Clarke is a Creative Communications Publicist and Founder and CEO of The Well Connected @WellConnectedTO, a creative communications agency that supports entrepreneurs, start-ups, and businesses in acquiring sponsorships, event management, brand activations and influencer management. In addition, under her Well Design brand, she creates visual aid tools including pitch decks, wrap reports and EPKs to market brands.    In this episode, Jackie shares her journey in leaving her corporate role to take a chance on herself as an entrepreneur in public relations after proving she had the creativity and ingenuity to do so.    She tackles the importance of trusting in yourself and your brand, immersing yourself in your work and why it’s important to “just keep swimming.”

Season 2, Episode 8 - Jackie Clarke, The Well Connected

Octavia Gilmore, a.k.a The Millennial CEO, is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Creative Juice, LLC. a creative design, marketing and branding agency with clients including The Home Depot, Cox Enterprises, Medtronic and Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. She is also the owner of Midnight Wave a swimwear and fitness line.   On this episode we chat about how Octavia launched Creative Juice after a year working in corporate and why being raised within a creative family sparked her passion to become a creativepreneur.  And we hear what it takes to build a marketing & branding business, why it’s important to re-invest into your brand and the importance of being a lifetime learner in your craft.

Season 2, Episode 7 - Octavia Gilmore, Creative Juice, LLC.

Brandee Byrd is a Designer with her brand, Brandee Byrd Interiors where she provides interior design with a customer centric focus. From creating e-designs to sourcing custom home pieces, Brandee ensures each of her clients unique needs are met based on what supports their lifestyles. She’s always had a love for design whether it was transforming her personal space or designing for friends and family. And in 2016 she made the leap to launch her business after being laid off where she decided to follow her true passion in design.

Season 2, Episode 6 - Brandee Byrd

Carrie Anderson is the co-founder of #Macscientists, a platform dedicated to providing insights through educational content on what it’s like to work in STEM. Each of the four founders of #Macscientists represent one area of STEM, with Carrie representing technology. In this episode, we hear all about how #Macscientists seek to empower the current & next generation of black women in STEM and how Carrie’s personal journey working in tech has been one where she lives on her own terms & makes an impact on her community.

Season 2, Episode 5 - Carrie Anderson, #Macscientists

Quiana Darden is a freelance writer who discovered a way to replace her full time job in education after 6 months of launching her writing business. Now, not only does Quiana work part time making a full time earning in writing, she’s created the Write For Profit program, teaching current and aspiring writers how they can do the same! She teaches writers how to pitch, find a niche & build proper systems that drive and scale their businesses! She believes in defining what freedom is to her, living it & helping others do the same.

Season 2, Episode 4 - Quiana Darden

Erica Johnson is the CEO & Creative Director of E-Partners Marketing Inc. Her work includes marketing, design, public relations & brand strategy to guide entrepreneurs in attracting their key customers. She also has a podcast called, “The Content Cure.co” where she covers topics from social media to blogging, addressing key issues entrepreneurs have when it comes to creating content. Plus, Erica shares all about not giving up on yourself & why 2020 was her best year yet in business!

Season 2, Episode 3 - Erica Johnson

❣️?❣️This episode of RareMaven: The Podcast is featuring guest Olivia Anthony & is all about how she’s been thriving in her clothing line, 90s fashion & how it has transformed the culture!⠀ ⠀ ❣️Olivia is the CEO & Founder of Livstreetwear @livstreetwear , a clothing brand that pays homage to the 90s athleisure style. She launched the brand in college & now her brand has been featured in Teen Vogue, Refinery 29 and Complex to name a few.⠀ ⠀ ❣️We hear all about how she built her brand, tips on thriving in the fashion industry & creating a legacy.⠀ ⠀ ❣️?❣️Be sure to like, share & subscribe to the podcast!

Season 2, Episode 2 - Olivia Anthony, Livstreetwear

???Ann Marie Appiah Swatson is the Founder of Painted Pink @paintedpink4bc ?Painted Pink is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to educating & empowering every millennial about breast health. Ann Marie got the idea of starting the organization after her own breast cancer scare and decided to create resources for other women who have breast cancer and spread awareness by teaching others how to live a “purposely pink” lifestyle including fitness, nutrition and clean beauty practices. ?Join us as we chat all about why it’s important to know our status as millennial black women and what it takes to be a leader in your business! ? To keep up with the podcast subscribe to our page & be sure to like and share your thoughts!

Season 2, Episode 1 - Ann Marie Appiah Swatson

On our final episode of Season 1 of RareMaven: The Podcast we are thrilled to have Gabriella Layne-Avery, Founder of Strut Communications, LLC.! Gabriella lives, breathes & helps women & minority owned businesses "strut to success" in content marketing & PR. ⠀ ⠀ In this episode we learn about why we must pivot in what we do & how aunthentic content and signature PR strategies can move your brand forward no matter what you dream to do!⠀ ⠀ To keep up with the podcast subscribe to our podcast & follow us @raremavenmedia on IG for updates! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #raremaven #girlboss #contentmarketing #pivot #struttosuccess #blackwomeninbusiness #femaleempowerment #PR #businessstrategy #beyourownboss

Season 1, Episode 31 - Gabriella Layne-Avery

Janice Miyoshi Days is the Founder of Hate The Dot, a wellness company that is turning menstrual cycles into self care rituals! Janice is on a mission to educate and empower women about how we can be more in tune with our bodies & why it connects to our overall physical, emotional, spiritual & mental well-being. In 2021, Hate The Dot is launching their subscription service where each month customers will receive carefully selected feminine and self care products to ensure each period is an experience of rest, relaxation & recharging. Janice is committed to women’s health & well-being, especially black women and she advocates for us to have access to feminine care products & for our voices to be heard when it comes to our health because it is a need and it’s our right.

Season 1, Episode 30 - Janice Miyoshi Days, Hate The Dot

Faith is the author of A Word to the Wise: Lessons I Learned at 22, a book dedicated to helping young women conquer life after graduation. She uses the book’s social media platform, @awordtothewisebook, to expound on topics in her book and continue to share wisdom to help women in their 20’s. Faith serves as an in-house production editor for LifeWay Christian Resources and does freelance work as well. When she is not working with words or dancing, Faith enjoys attending sporting events and volunteering in her local church. To learn more about Faith, visit www.yvonnefaithrussell.com

Season 1, Episode 29 - Yvonne Faith Russell

RareMaven: The Podcast is a series that explores the journey in entrepreneurship for millennial black women & how they stay motivated & inspired to own their vision while creating new possibilities.

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