Amazon Black Stories

Founder, Imani Ellis, joins Media Producer, Justin James Lopez to discuss how she took a creative outlet and turned it into a career. Let's hear her story!

Director of UX Research for Audible, Amber Davis, meet producer, Justin James Lopez, to discusses the importance of knowing your worth and how to negotiate effectively...

Content Designer, Cassandra Morrissey, joins Host Justin James Lopez, to discuss the power of vulnerability and how to leverage your network to develop yourself. Let's hear her story!

Artistic Evangelist, Jarman Hauser, joins Media Producer, Justin James Lopez to discuss how he leans into his creative core to amplify his personal and professional life. Let's hear his story!

Designer and Educator, Lesley-Ann Noel, joins Media Producer, Justin James Lopez to discuss challenging the status quo and designing a more equitable future. Let's hear her story!

Product Design Engineer, Dwight Jones joins Media Producer, Justin James Lopez, to discuss mentorship, innovation in cashierless shopping, and the challenges of being a young Black engineer in the tech world. Let's hear his story!

Senior UX. writer Angela Sylcott, joins Media Producer, Justin James Lopez for a discussion around balance proficiency and passion in your life. Let's hear her story!

Senior Designer, Bianca Stacey, joins Media Producer, Justin James Lopez for a chat about overcoming adversity by finding your community and holding onto your passions. Let's hear her story!

Discover Joel's transition from a background in architecture and urban planning to shaping the future of store design at Amazon. This episode sheds light on the critical issue of diversity in the design sector and the unique challenges faced by Black designers.

Tyra Nicole Dumars, Sr. UX Manager at Amazon, joins Media Producer, Justin James Lopez for a chat about being open to failure and trusting your intuition. Let's hear her story!

Jessica Fernandez, Head of Communications Technology, joins Media Producer, Justin James Lopez for a chat about communication design and finding time for your personal passions. Let's hear her story!

Acquille Dunkley, 3D Visual Artist, joins Media Producer Justin James Lopez for a chat about giving back to your community and raising cultural awareness. Let's hear his story!

Design Strategist and Educator, Michele Washington, joins Media Producer, Justin James Lopez, to discuss the importance of finding spaces to nurture your grow and learning. Let’s hear her Story! 

Naval Officer and Multidisciplinary creator, Kenneth Bradley, joins Media Producer, Justin James Lopez, to discuss existing in chaos and learning to find balance. Let’s hear his story! 

Director of Culture and Creative Content, Blake Lynch, joins Media Producer Justin James Lopez to discuss rejection and receiving critical feedback. Let's hear his story!

Graphic Design Scholar, Audrey Bennett, joins Media Producer, Justin James Lopez, to discuss the importance of representation, RE-presentation, and shifting cultural narratives. Let’s hear her Story! 

Global Head of Brand Design, Teran Evans, joins Media Producer Justin James Lopez to discuss humility and the use of failures as a developmental resource. Let's hear his story!

Multi-disciplinary designer, Moses Sun, meets Media Producer, Justin James Lopez to discuss the importance of keeping an open heart, leaning into ambiguity, and trusting your own instincts. Let's hear his story!

Veronica Clarke is a UX Designer who’s passionate about creating environments for humans that are easy to use, navigate, and are aesthetically pleasing. Veronica is also very passionate about creating a fair, inclusive environment in the workplace by empowering and helping the non-dominate culture be the authentic self.

Melvin Hale is a tenured design leader that brings 25 years of experience. He has spent time working with major agencies and large corporations like Linkedin, Meta, Google, and many others. A true introspective thought leader, Melvin works to connect many different worlds and people through his commitment to building meaningful products as well as relationships.

Executive Creative Director, Remy Merriex, joins Media Producer Justin James Lopez, to discuss the importance of recognizing support systems and finding peace in your decisions. Let’s hear his Story!

Felicia Williams, Director of UX at Google London, joins Media Producer Justin James Lopez to dicuss how she went from growing up in Oklahoma to leading design teams in London. Let's hear her story...

Khalen Morehead, UX designer at Amazon, joins Media Producer Justin James Lopez to discuss how to balance personal growth and helping others grow. Let's hear his story...

Principal Designer, Sylas Souza, Joins Media Producer, Justin James Lopez on Black Stories to discuss how he navigated the cultural dynamics of moving his family to a new country with, new definitions, new standards, and a new society identity.

Multi-disciplinary Creator, Antoinette Houston, Joins Sr. Media Producer, Justin James Lopez to discuss finding balance and building bridges for the next generation. Let's hear her story!