RareMaven: The Podcast

On this episode of the podcast host Kareemah speaks with Moon Lee Ferguson. Moon is an award-winning filmmaker + founder of Filled with Magic Productions.

She is known for her award-winning fantasy series, Juju. Some of her past work includes Street Food on Netflix, Family Karma on Bravo, and the Emmy-nominated docu-series The 1619 Project on Hulu. Moon's most recent work includes her horror anthology series, Criblore, A Horror Anthology + she’s currently in post-production for her film, Skettel - a coming-of-age story about a first-generation Jamaican American mother working as a bottle girl to care for her special needs child.

Guest Farah Severin joins us on this episode of the podcast. Farah, the founder of Kreyol Soul Pieces, embarked on a self-taught jewelry design journey in 2012. Inspired by embracing her natural hair and seeking confidence through bold earrings, she transitioned from personal crafting to launching an online jewelry business. Paying homage to her Haitian roots, “Kreyol” signifies her heritage passed down by her mother and grandmother. Each meticulously handcrafted piece, by Farah or skilled artisans, radiates timeless beauty and cultural pride—inviting wearers to embrace heritage and craftsmanship for years to come.

On this episode of the podcast RareMaven host Kareemah chats with R&B/Pop Artist Ame’.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.”

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.

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.