EP 96: Shequeita Frazier, Co-Founder of Camp Yoshi
If you asked today's guest, Shequeita Frazier, if she would be a Co-Founder of an outdoors brand, she probably would've laughed. Though she grew up playing outside all the time, Shequeita distinctly remembers avoiding the woods. It wasn't until meeting her husband who would go on regular camping ...
EP 97: Manila Mixtape, Artist and Owner of Manila Home Goods
They say your twenties are meant for self-discovery and today's guest, Manila Mixtape, can attest to that. After a career in fashion bouncing from celebrity styling to merchandising to retail, Manila decided to walk away from it all. Knowing he needed a real break from that world, he moved back t...
EP 98: Calmatic, Film Director
Not many creatives have the opportunity to come out with two films in one year but with remakes of cult classics like White Men Can’t Jump and House Party but today's guest, Calmatic, did just that. Calmatic proudly grew up as your quintessential Black nerd, creating flyers, making beats, designi...
EP 99: Humberto Leon, Co-Founder of Opening Ceremony and Owner of restaurants Monarch and Chifa
Being a glass half-full type of creative and entrepreneur has allowed today's guest, Humberto Leon, to build a vibrant career. In the 70’s Humberto and his family Immigrated to LA where he would fall in love with fashion and often find himself in the aisles of thrift stores mining for just the ri...
EP: 100 Chris Gibbs, Owner of Union, LA and Beth Birkett Gibbs Owner of Bephie's Beauty Supply
We've made it to our 100th episode!! A definite milestone for the Claima Stories Family! And we're doing it with none other than whom GQ Magazine has crowned them Streetwear’s First Family. Chris Gibbs, owner of Union LA and his partner Beth Birkett Gibbs, owner of Bephie’s Beauty Supply, film di...
EP 101: Hema Persad, Owner and Principal Designer of Sagrada Studios
Born in Toronto to Indo-Guyanese parents, Hema was taught the value of good work ethic. Regardless of what she’s into, she’s always going to do it at 110%. Hema found herself constantly chasing fulfillment throughout her many professions, whether that was being a successful lawyer, morphing into ...
EP 102: Raven B Varona, Photographer, Director and Philanthropist
With infinite pride and hunger, Raven or RavieB comes from the Bronx and she always comes to represent herself and the individuals she captures with her lens of choice. Though Raven dabbled in many different fields, when she picked up a camera, she felt at home and instantly knew photography was ...
21. Why Does Networking Still Give Us the Ick?
Question. Why does the prospect of making new friendships and connections give us the ick once we brand it as networking? This week we’re talking about expanding our personal and professional circles and how to nurture your network to make it work for you. We explore making meaningful connections...
196: The Art of Hosting: Karleen Roy's Tips for Unforgettable Gatherings
Karleen Roy, founder of The Vanity Group, discusses personalized event planning and hosting memorable home gatherings. Karleen shares tips on centering events around the subject, mindful lifestyle changes post-MS diagnosis, and efficient business practices learned during the pandemic. The episode...
Karleen Roy on Hustle Culture, MS Diagnosis, and Finding Balance
Episode Highlights:
Meet Karleen Roy, founder of Vanity Group, event extraordinaire turned wellness advocate
Life after an MS diagnosis: How Carlene embraced health and happiness
Why hustle culture isn't sustainable: Carlene's honest take on redefining success
Fitness, mental health, and mo...
