BUILD 206 Media

Join our BUILD 206 Leadership Team Member, Deaunte Damper, as he sits down with Dré Franklin, Founder of BUILD 206 to talk about some of the innovative ways BUILD 206 was able to leverage the partnership with the City of Seattle Office of Labor Standards to outreach to and educate the Black community in 2023.  Connect with BUILD and Learn More: BUILD 206 IG: @build_206 Linktree: linktr.ee/build206...

Join our BUILD 206 Leadership Team Member, Deaunte Damper, as he sits down with Nichele Smith, BUILD 206 Administrative Coordinator to talk about some of the resources that BUILD 206 was able to share with the Black community in 2023 as part of our partnership with the City of Seattle Office of Labor Standards.  Connect with BUILD and Learn More: BUILD 206 IG: @build_206 Linktree: linktr.ee/build2...

Join our BUILD 206 Leadership Team Member, Deaunte Damper, as he sits down with Angela P. Smith, Outreach and Engagement Specialist with the City of Seattle Office of Labor Standards, to talk about a few 2023 highlights from the partnership between BUILD 206 and the City of Seattle Office of Labor Standards.  Connect with BUILD and Learn More: BUILD 206 IG: @build_206 Linktree: linktr.ee/build206...

Join our BUILD 206 Leadership Team Member, Deaunte Damper, as he sits down with Queen (she/they) a community advocate, community caseworker, community connector, child mentor, and aunt, to answer questions they have and share some of the amazing work that BUILD 206 has been doing in the Black community in partnership with the City of Seattle Office of Labor Standards. Connect with BUILD and Learn...

#FollowMe Catering Co is a Black Woman Owned and ran Catering company specializing in Pacific Northwest Soul Food; our #1 seller is our 5 Cheese Baked Mac N Cheez-Zay. We cover events of all sizes, from private to corporate catering, meal preps, event vending, and private chef services. No event is too big or too small! Tell us what you like, & will make it just right!    Location: Online Base...

BUILD Black Wealth Podcast Ep 9: Edd Hampton, Director – The Blaq Elephant Party The Blaq Elephant Party promotes the Pan-Afrikan community through economic development, community service, self-defense, health awareness, Afrikan History & ancestral recollection. Through a desire to collaborate and build the Black community, Edd launched this organization and, with the community's support,...

If custom is what you need, then be prepared to be blown away. The Smith White is a Black women-owned apparel brand and tailoring service. Offering one-of-a-kind designs that cannot be duplicated, and a creative eye for everything from fashion to beauty, all tied in with a desire to support the Black community while growing her business. Location: Online Based (Seattle, WA) FB & IG: @the_smith...

Tyona O'Cain is a state-certified insurance broker who understands the importance of life insurance and its benefit to building generational wealth. Using her own personal experiences to propel her desire to learn, she now helps family, friends, and the community create a plan to invest and invest in a plan to succeed. Learn more about how she got into this field, how today's economy has m...

Join us this week as we connect with Lady Scribe, the CEO of SRE Media Group, host of She Ready Radio, Founder of the Seattle Sound Music Awards, and an inspirational speaker. She has well over 20 years of experience in public relations, travel, and event management. She uses her skills to connect the community to local musicians, providing a platform where EVERYBODY can shine. Seattle is national...

Kelly has worked in human services for most of my career, devoting my time to improving social conditions for people of color.  During my free time, I started creating art pieces that led to me starting Mindful Soulhettes. She now uses silhouettes and words to create individual dimensional pieces - the words are inspirational, purposeful, and reflect the POWER we all have within us, basically “Ref...

The Seattle Urban Book Expo helps the BIPOC community navigate the self-publishing industry by offering writing and promotional services. Offering a multitude of services, connecting the community to local-based authors and artists, and inspiring EVERYONE to publish their story, SUBE works to keep reading and writing alive and well in our community, one book, one story, at a time.   Location: Onli...

Sierra is a social entrepreneur and creative visionary. She uses over a decade of coaching, healing experience, and interdisciplinary practice to create inspiring projects and experiences with an insightful, direct, and spiritual perspective. Born and raised in Seattle, her love for her community runs deep. She strives to impact the life of everyone she connects with positively. She believes self-...

Acts On Stage is a theater focused on centering the voices, talents, and initiatives of People of Color and Creatives of Faith. Michelle brings years of experience in community development and pastoral ministry to her current work, most recently serving as Campus Pastor at Warner Pacific University. Michelle is a singer, songwriter, worship leader, and the front person for her own gospel band, Mic...

When the US Post Office in the Central Area shut down, The Postman Seattle — and the United States Postal Service — opened shop on MLK and Union to give the community a place to pack, ship, and get their mail through the ongoing changes in the neighborhood. After the tragic loss of her husband in 2022, D'Vonne Pickett Jr., Keanna has continued their family's legacy through her grief to ensure that...

This week on “The BUILD Salon Shop Series”, we have Malicia and LaMeisha Smith, owners of See It Thru Productions. See It Thru Productions is an innovative video production and digital marketing media company. They create call-to-action bodies of work by creating motivational cinematic pieces that will translate your mission, vision, and services. They utilize impactful filmmaking, incorporating i...

This week on “The BUILD Salon Shop Series”, we have Kechi Amaefule. Kechi Amaefule is a radiant and relatable speaker, author, and certified life coach who inspires others to continue striving for greatness despite life’s obstacles. She speaks about learning that she can achieve anything with dedication, strategy, and resilience. Also, how this mindset kick-started her mission to assist others in...

In this episode of the “ BUILD Barbershop Series,” Isiah Anderson Jr. and Dré Franklin are joined by the man that is usually behind the camera Darryl Glover aka DQG of Dancing in the Rain Media. They talk about the history of the BUILD Barbershop Series, how it started, why it started, and where they hope to see you go in the future. They also dive into the work that Darryl Glover has been doing i...

This week on “The BUILD Salon Shop Series”, we have Lydia Nichols. The founder of Integrated Wellness CMS. Lydia speaks to our hosts about her journey to become a Registered Nurse and then turn into the CEO of her own wellness company. Lydia also speaks about the pride in being the first minority woman-owned independent care coordinator organization in the state of Washington.

In this episode of “ BUILD Barbershop Series” Isiah Anderson Jr. and Dré Franklin are joined by the cast of the Acts On Stage play “Two Trains Running”: Hambone (Ernest Henderson), Risa (De’Arra Williams), West (Craig L. Jackson), Sterling (Jonte Ausler), Holloway (C.M.G. Angel) and Wolf (Darryl Williams). The group talks about how their characters in the play experience gentrification in 1969 as...

This week on “The BUILD Salon Shop Series”, we have Nichol Crancer, a stay-at-home mother who has turned her passion for pretty yards into a business. Nichol owns and operates her own landscaping business and discusses how her life experiences helped her put a focus on going into business for herself.

In this episode of “The BUILD Barbershop Series,” we have another great line-up of strong Black Men: Isiah Anderson Jr., Dré Franklin, Guy Davis, Edd Hampton, and Lyshawn Hunter explore the topic of Black Men being united: What does Black Male Unity look like? What will it take to accomplish unity? and What's stopping us from achieving unity?  Directed, recorded, edited, and produced by Darry...

This week we have Angie Mosley. The CEO & founder of Double Dutch Divas LLC. Angie speaks about her excitement to promote greatness and bring happiness to people's lives. Also tap in to learn more about Double Dutch Divas, an organization that promotes health and wellness for everyone. 

In this episode of “The BUILD Barbershop Series” check out our all-star line-up: Isiah Anderson Jr., Dré Franklin, Larry Evans, John Page, Jace of Black-Stax, and Jeffrey Cheatham II as they talk about what legacy means to them and how to BUILD a positive legacy rather than a negative one. Check out and support “Black-Stax” https://blackstaxmusic.com/ Directed, recorded, edited, and produced by Da...

This week on “The BUILD Salon Shop Series”, we have Shameka Cornelius a member of the Double Dutch Divas LLC. Shameka is born & raised in Seattle and talks more about how her personal ties to the community motivated her to create an outlet for others.

This week on #StoriesfromtheSouthend we have Deaunte Damper. Learn about how his experience growing up in the Southend propelled him into his future as a Black LGBTQ advocate, giving his community a voice while connecting them to resources. #BUILD206 #ItsALifestyle ✊🏾 💯