RareMaven: The Podcast

On this week's episode we have Desiree Booker Owner of ColorVizion Lab. Desiree is a career strategist for mid level professionals who makes it her mission to support people of color who may find it challenging to grow professionally & acknowledges the importance of their representation as leaders and executives within their industries. Starting as a recruiter for major companies like BET Netw...

Calisa Cole (@realtorms.cole) is a Realtor and Real Estate Agent from New Haven, CT who helps her clients buy, sell and rent residential properties. Calisa always wanted to work in real estate and after having a thriving entrepreneurial career as a hairstylist, Calisa knew she had to fully live out her passion. Now, Calisa has created a new brand name for herself, coining the name "Realtor Ms. Col...

On this episode we have Dominique Shabazz, Head Baker & Decorator at Grandma’s Hat Box Bakery (@grandmashatboxbakery ) Dominique creates her business as a way to pay homage to her grandmother who taught her how to bake as a young girl. Now, Dominique makes decorative cakes and treats in doing so taught herself how to decorate making fabulous insta-worthy designs! Dominique prides herself on pu...

Tianna Ottley is the Owner of Chef RoyalTee Catering & Events (@chefroyalteecaters) a full service catering company that connects through cuisine and is all about empowering women of color. Tianna is a firm believer in receiving knowledge to elevate as an entrepreneur and the art of perfecting your craft. She knew from a very young age that she wanted to become a chef and upon graduating from culi...

Braisha Owens (@kissedbybo) - Designer of wearable arts and stylist for all from the social misfits to the ultra-conservative, SHE IS a model, creative visionary and entrepreneur. A dream promoter in her own right, She is DETERMINED to follow her dreams.  She created the vision behind Kissed by BO in 2013 and since then has developed custom denim wear, produced numerous fashion shows and host...

Lily Doxy started The Eve Brand (@theevebrand_) in 2018.  As a Marketer for a Fortune 500 Company, Lily worked with many different companies and people seeking sponsorship.  She saw a need for assistance as many people had no idea what companies like hers were looking for when seeking sponsorship.  She quickly realized many small business owners were missing out...

Alechia Reese (@alechiareese) is equal parts warm tea and Hennessy, the Chief Brand Strategist of 360 Gateway Brands,  author of the award-winning book, Eating Elephants, and the director of PR & creative marketing of Soledad O'Brien's PowHERful Foundation. Alechia is the recipient of the Woman of Power award presented by Bank of America and NABA NYC.  She is the former strategic mar...

Keshia Rice (@keshiarice) is a dating coach & Founder of the Cherished Method where she coaches women on attracting “Cherished Love” by first looking within and changing their mindset to heal from the past. She also helps women discover what she calls their “Feminine Charm” in order to increase their self-confidence and create a life of their dreams. Keshia is a 2 time Emmy Award winning journ...

On this episode we speak with Chioma & Uchenna Ngwudo, Owners of Cee Cee’s Closet NYC. These two sisters share their journey about how the beauty of West African culture and style inspired to design and sell beautiful headwraps, clothing and accessories. Their bold prints and handmade pieces are crafted by women in Nigeria and is a source of inspiration for the sisters and connects to their missio...