Shimite Obialo was running an art-focused membership community for diverse creatives and professionals in New York City while balancing her day job as a corporate lawyer. As Shimite was set to launch the first physical location of Anoko House, COVID lockdowns started rolling in.

In this episode, we talk about building communities for people of color, using community as the driving force for inspiration, and the difference between taking time to rest versus giving up on what matters to you.