Welcome to Creatively Opposed, a podcast where we hear real life stories from first-generation creatives about their journeys.I'm your host Teneka King, and in today's episode I am joined by Nate Nichols. He is the founder and Creative Director of the creative agency Palette Group and has worked with brands like Netflix, Footlocker, Puma, Xbox, and many more.In this episode we discuss Nate's upbringing as a first-generation Jamaican-Haitian American in Connecticut, navigating cultural identities, and discovering his passion for creativity at a young age. He shares the highs and lows of his creative turned entrepreneurial journey, going from freelancer to agency founder, and why his experiences led him to create safe spaces for creatives that prioritizes inclusivity and authentic self-expression. Ways to connect with Nate:Follow him on Instagram here.Check out Palette Group's work here and here.Ways to keep up with me:Follow me on Instagram here and subscribe to my newsletter here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whatstk.substack.com

Welcome back to Creatively Opposed, a podcast where we hear real life stories from first generation creatives about their journeys.I am your host, Teneka King and in this week's episode, I’m joined by one of my besties Hiwote Getaneh. She is a podcast producer and host and is responsible for some of our favorite podcasts like Where Should We Begin with therapist Esther Perel, Together Apart with author Priyanka Parker, Far Flung, and my fave, This is Dating, which was named one of the best podcasts of 2022 by Time Magazine. And to think that she on the path to becoming a doctor before all of this.In this episode, we cover a wide array of topics like self-imposed beliefs, how to build creative discipline, the importance of detaching our identities from our jobs, imposter syndrome and redefining creativity by creating new narratives. Hiwote listened to her inner voice and her body in order to chart a new path that was more aligned with what her soul wanted. I hope that listening to this episode inspires you to do the same. Ways to connect with Hiwote: Follow her on Instagram here.Learn more about Emerging Voices here.Ways to connect with me:Follow me on Instagram here and subscribe to my newsletter here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whatstk.substack.com

Welcome to Creatively Opposed, a podcast where we hear real life stories from first generation creatives about their journeys. I am your host Teneka King, and in today’s episode I am joined by Chloe Dulce Louvouezo, a published author, podcast host, creative producer and so much more. Believe it or not, Chloe is someone who did not always consider herself a creative, but in speaking with her I would never have guessed. However, this is not uncommon and it is something that a lot of first generation creatives who pursue traditional paths struggle with.  In this episode we discuss how Chloe managed to navigate professional spaces to carve out a lane for her creativity. Her story is extremely inspirational, yet practical because rather than starting over, she evolved by allowing her personal projects to impact her professional pursuits.  Ways to connect with Chloe: See her work here.Purchase her book here.Listen to her podcast here.Follow her on Instagram here.Ways to connect with me: Connect with me on Instagram here and subscribe to my newsletter here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whatstk.substack.com

Welcome back to Creatively Opposed. I am your host, Teneka King and in today’s episode I’m joined by my first guest, Simeon Coker. Simeon is a jack of all trades, who has lived many lives both personally and professionally. His current titles are creative director, agency co-founder and podcast host. In this episode, we cover all things from taking life into your own hands, embracing failure, releasing generational trauma and most importantly, community. We discuss community as a tool for healing, what it looks like to be vulnerable enough to share your story and learning to ask for help. Being a first generation creative comes with many trials, but things are made a lot easier when you are in community with others. And in this episode Simeon, who is a pillar in my creative community, shares his difficult, yet inspiring journey. Ways to connect with Simeon: Follow him on Instagram hereCheck out his work here and hereListen to him on the Mixed Company podcast hereWays to connect with me:Follow me on Instagram here and subscribe to my newsletter here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whatstk.substack.com