Dope x Design

June is my birth month. And I finally decided to tell you where I started. This is the origin story I never told in Season 1. Self-taught at 12. A career that moved through graphic design, coding, beauty, and fashion... not in a straight line, never in a straight line... and somehow landed exactly where it was always supposed to. I talk about the manager who made me blurt out "I want to do co...

Season 2 is here. And I'm not easing into it. This episode is about what happens when life has such a tight grip on you that your natural instincts can't breathe. The choke chain is real. And for a long time, mine looked like autopilot, a committee of critics I never voted for, and a closet full of creative ideas that never made it out of my head. The thing that cracked it open? Sewing. Going back...

In this solo finale episode, I reflect on what it means to be multi-passionate — starting everything, finishing some things, and giving yourself permission to hold projects lightly. From photo walks and collage-making to cooking experiments, workshops, and art hangs, this summer reminded me that not every idea needs to become a business or a long-term commitment. Some projects are here to spark jo...

In this solo episode, I reflect on survival, self-trust, and the slow journey of finding your voice again, and what a reality show like Alone has to do with all of it. Weaving together thoughts on exposure therapy, past creative wounds, and the fear of being seen, this episode is about what happens when you stop editing yourself to fit someone else’s comfort. It’s a personal one. A little raw. But...

In this episode, I’m joined by LaKrishia Armour — writer, creative marketing consultant, painter, and tarot enthusiast — for a conversation about following creative nudges and allowing your practice to evolve. LaKrishia’s journey has spanned content strategy, editorial writing, therapeutic art, and now a deeply intuitive approach to creativity that blends all of the above. Her work explores healin...

In this episode, I’m joined by Amber J. Adams — writer, speaker, strategist, and founder of Amber Career Studio — for a conversation on what it really means to pivot. Amber’s career has spanned journalism, creative direction, marketing, and now coaching. She’s traveled solo around the world, lived in multiple countries, and reimagined her life more than once — all while helping others find the cla...

In this low-key first episode, I’m introducing myself, setting intentions, and sharing the creative spark behind Dope x Design — a podcast for quiet dreamers, bold creatives, and everyone in between. Whether you’re deep in a creative season or just finding your way back to it, this one’s for you. I talk about curiosity, personal pivots, and what it means to make something just because you want to....