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In 2014, Deondra Wilkins, a determined and resilient individual, achieved a significant milestone in her life by obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. This achievement served as a powerful testament to her unwavering perseverance, especially after facing rejection during her initial application. Deondra's passion lies in harnessing various artistic mediums, i...

"We can until we can't. Don't settle for what you want. Be open to what you're ready for," emphasized James Williams III, a remarkable interdisciplinary artist dedicated to the pursuit of abstraction within his design practice. Having made the bold decision to relocate to Atlanta in 2018, Williams fully embraced abstraction as his primary artistic style, determined to break free from the constrain...

Jessica Holt is a New York-based fashion designer who is passionate about celebrating strong, bold women who fearlessly stand out in a crowd. Hailing from Maryland, Jessica's journey brought her to Richmond, where she pursued her education at VCU. In this episode, she engages in a captivating conversation with Knoxx, delving into the realms of fashion design, perseverance, product development, and...

David, also known as The Suit Brother, is not only a 40-year-old husband and father of eight, but he is also a talented men's fashion designer based in Richmond, Virginia. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, David was inspired by his father's love of fashion, which he developed during his early twenties when he dabbled in modeling as a hobby. Following his father's retirement from a 32-year-long car...

Jerchovia Moxey, founder of Moxey, an exceptional up-cycle brand, redefines secondhand fashion through responsible sourcing and creative construction. MOXEY merges luxury and sustainability, presenting a sophisticated view on fashion, creativity, and design. During an enlightening conversation, Moxey and Knoxx delve into the transformative journey of becoming a designer, the power of up-cycling, t...

Jessica Meiko is an incredibly talented and passionate fashion designer hailing from the vibrant Northern Virginia. With a brand that is deeply rooted in aesthetics, quality, and celebrating individuality, she has managed to carve a niche for herself in the competitive fashion industry. Through her creative processes, she seeks to tell a story that mirrors her personal journey of growth and transf...

With incredible versatility and unwavering determination, Chance Fischer has flourished in not one, but two vastly different arenas of expertise. Showcasing an unparalleled talent as a thriving musician and a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, his journey is a testament to his boundless passion and unwavering commitment to excellence. In this episode, the slick-tongued, sophisticated rapper...

Shannon Bass is the founder of Ryano Graphics, a company that helps brands overcome communication challenges by learning how to connect and engage with their audience by using the power of design. Shannon’s conversation with Knoxx centers around graphic design, passion projects, clients + more. 0:57 Intro 1:25 Start As A Creative 2:35 Going To College 3:50 2006 4:01 Graphic Design 7:55 The First M...

Daniel is the founder of Young Mother, a pop-up experience in Richmond, Virginia. In this episode, we follow Daniel through his early career and his personal and professional choices he made that ultimately lead him to The Big Brunch. 0:55 Intro 1:28 How He Got His Start 3:38 Self Taught 6:01 10,000 Hours 6:57 Barriers Entry 9:17 Pursuit 10:09 Early Patrons 11:17 Chef Kiss 12:21 Creating Vs. Respo...

Ashley Williams is a Mind-Body Therapist who is reclaiming space with consciousness and community well-being. In this lively discussion, Ashley is joined by Antonio Knoxx, to discuss community, manifestation, The Well Collective, finding balance + more. 0:51 Intro 3:41 BareSoul 9:35 Collateral Beauty 13:37 Yoga Instructor 18:36 Brick and Mortar 21:49 Community Based 26:55 Finding Balance 32:07 Man...

Markus Gold is the founder of Thank You, Come Again, a company that has succeeded by bringing creativity and nightlife together to create events that push the boundaries of evening entertainment. In this episode, Markus and Knoxx talk about Thank You, Come Again, Trials and Tribulations, DJin + More. 0:00 Gem 0:56 Intro 1:57 What Inspired Him To Become A DJ 5:25 His Father's Influence 7:38 Not Hav...

Morgan Taylor runs an online community of Moms Friends called Moms Actually. It's Where Motherhood Meets Sisterhood. Morgan and Knoxx discuss multi-hyphenation, detours, creating opportunities + more. 0:57 Intro 2:06 Multi-Hyphenated 3:43 What She Imagined Doing 5:43 Dreams 11:13 Detours 14:16 Being Adaptable 21:38 Stepping Into Becoming A Creative 25:20 Create The Opportunity 30:02 Stewarding Gif...

How do we prove to people what we're worth? How do we course correct our attention? In this episode, Knoxx and Saekyi talk about Sunset Demos, progression, first-generation + More.

If you see a problem, you should create a solution. That is what Silly solved when he Founded the All City Art Club. The All City Art Club’s mission is to introduce street art to underserved communities without the goal of tourism or gentrification. All City Art Club is bridging the gap between community and citizens. In this episode, Silly shares what it was like starting in a new city, mastering...

Sha pronounced as Shay (the y is silent) is a yoga lover, and design snob who is the owner of Rich Methods. Our guest today, is the unconventional Creative because of when she began her journey as a freshman in college. In this episode, Sha and Knoxx talk about documenting stories of Black people through photography, persevering to get to and through art school, and navigating the perfect client.

Noah Hudson-Peralta had childhood dreams—big dreams. Since picking up the camera he had dreams to travel the country and become a tour photographer—those dreams have come true. In this conversation with NHP, we take a dive into who Noah is as a person and how much influence his father has on him, manifesting his desires by writing, becoming a Tiktok sensation, and working with Kidz At Play.

What does it mean to be a digital producer? It depends on where you are and who you ask. Vic York is a Multimedia Creative Powerhouse that is unstoppable with her creativity. In this episode, this EMMY Nominated Digital Producer shares the serendipity moments that have shaped her on her journey, interning for Tim Reed, and not being defined by how she looks but by what she brings to the table.

Dewon is a Creative, Artist, Producer, Songwriter, and Engineer based in Richmond, Virginia. In this episode, we follow Dewon through his entire career and hear about the personal and professional choices he made that ultimately lead him to where he is today.

April Goode is a Natural Hair, Beauty & Lifestyle vlogger. Whose beginngs started as a portrait photogher who became a Content Creator. In this episode, April and Knoxx dive deep into value, pricing, and how being a Creative is a process. April shares some great stories that demonstrates how she cross polinated across many mediums and became a social media force.

What do you get when you mix a Creative Director, Professor, Manager, and Business Owner? Ricky Parker. He considers himself one of two things, a Creative Director and a Professor who approaches a lot of what he does from a creative direction standpoint. In this episode, we take a deep look into finding his rhythm as a Creative, Shockoe wine, Black is Beautiful, doubling down and betting everythin...

Our guest today puts it this way: “Everything is orchestrated in your life to catapult you into the next stage of your life.” In episode 014, Antonio Knoxx talks with the Dreamer, Briana Williams. They talk about their relationship and feelings about God, being the Founder & CEO of Liploveline, and doing it afraid.

Michael Millions is a lot of things. A Hip-Hop Artist, Studio Engineer, producer, and dad who is doing the Lord's work. He's spent a lifetime honing his craft and it shows in his work. Knoxx converses with Michael about his first time in the Studio at 14, Falling in love with engineering and the life cycle of a caterpillar.

In the words of the great Rick Ross, "I'm the biggest boss that you seen thus far. I'm the biggest boss that you seen thus far 'Cause it's just another day in the life of the goddamn boss" This is the sound bit that comes to mind when we think of Quita, The Bossologist. We think of her as the biggest boss we've had on the show thus far. She is known to have the secrets that the CEOs of the world w...

For some of us, our passion is something that we do for fun. It carries us away when we need a break from the world. For Joshua Maclin, he has been able to turn it into a full-time career since 2015. The multidisciplinary Creative with a focus on fashion photography, portraiture, fashion film, short narrative films, and commercial work. In this episode, Joshua Maclin and Antonio Knoxx converse abo...

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