You Have To Wear Something

Nicole has an engaging conversation with L.A. based visual artist Cortney Herron about being fulfilled, managing your art business like a boss and the importance of Black joy.

If you are vaxxed, waxed and ready to hit these post-Covid streets there are a few attainable runway styles on repeat.

We’ve all bought a BoHo chic dress from Free People or Anthropologie without knowing the origin of keffiyeh or tatreez, A symbol of Palestinian struggle that’s falling victim to fashion.

Nicole joins...well everybody in her style-first critique of Oprah’s interview with Megan Markle. There are more symbols than you realize.

Brands are still today’s colonial masters. The biggest world polluter next to oil is clothing. Learn about Kantamanto, the worlds largest secondhand market in Ghana. Let’s stop sending our “Dead White Man’s Clothing.”

Nicole loves where things come from and all the little details that go with it. This Black History Month learn about the mini contributions of Black designers. Do we smell a series?

Nicole chats with three of her favorite people from Chicago; Tina, Sadie and her cousin Keli. A great chat and homage to Chicago, things get spicy indeed!

Nicole gives her two cents in a mini rant on the Vogue cover of vice president elect Kamala Harris, the problem with it and the fashion drama kicking off 2021.

Nicole joins life coach Linda Leising for a third time to wrap up the year with gratitude discussing the gifts of Covid and the positive highlights we could take away from a tumultuous unprecedented year.

Nicole discusses the the many differences, applications, and politics around CBD, THC and hemp products with holistic health coach and cannabis consultant Sarah Sykes; owner of Sarah Rose Botanicals.

Nicole chats with Dionne about her crochet expertise, native traditions, entrepreneurial acumen and her art collective in Atlanta.

Nicole chats with Avesha Michael about her journey as an artist from almost becoming a lawyer to turning her love for pottery into a business. If you expanded your side hustle this year, this interview is for you.

Nicole chats with Chicago hairstylist and shop owner Yolanda Trejo about all things hair, growing a business in a pandemic and the continued importance of diversity.

Nicole addresses how the way we dress will forever be changed thanks to the pandemic but how to remain professional over Zoom and maintaining the comforts of working from home.

Nicole covers the secret messages in Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s collars and how some Emmy winners dressed for protest and dissent.

Nicole and longtime friend and educational leader Tina Walker discuss and dissect the complexities of mysogynoir; the hatred of Black women and how stereotypes continue to fuel its existence. 

Nicole covers race, culture, activism and advocacy with Travis Phillips, creator of the “Wake Up and Vote Initiative” plus a custom song written by him.

Whether we realize it or not style and fashion is political and can bring awareness or infuse more hate. Nicole critiques the style moments of the week with a thought about cyberbullying.

Nicole chats about all things Reiki with Rising Heart owner and healer Melanie Marco. 2020 has been a challenge for us all and here is how Reiki helps.

Quintin returns to the show to discuss documentary “Remix: Hip-Hop x Fashion” and why black creatives continue to be marginalized.

Beyoncé once again uses her power to create a wave of opportunity to support, collaborate and promote Black creatives and creates a masterpiece to boot!

Nicole chats with L.A. based artist Celina Pereira of Brazilian descent about her use of Black people and culture in her graphic work. Find her most recent work in The Atlantic.

Nicole chats with Portland native Tami Wood about the current police state they are in and why Portland is so white.

Nicole chats with Sampson Hill about being a luxury leather artisan in the fashion business, the environment and what the future looks like for the garment industry.

Nicole chats with Terrence Low one of three black owners of the wine label Michael Lavelle about the difference between supporting black businesses and giving charity.