Co-Founder of Claima and Former Nike Marketer, Bimma Williams interviews leading and emerging creatives and entrepreneurs of color about how they were able to build their own tables by turning their hobbies, side hustles, and ideas into thriving small businesses. From these stories, listeners will learn how to claim their dream careers by stepping into the world of entrepreneurship. Featuring Melody Ehsani, Jeff Staple, James Whitner and more. Follow Claima Stories (@claimastories) and Bimma Williams (@bimmawilliams) on Instagram, and watch us on YouTube (@claimastories).
The purpose of the Claima Stories with Bimma podcast is to share positivity. People of color and young creatives can find motivation, inspiration, and encouragement here. Bimma Willams is the host. She is a young creative himself. James Whitner, Jeff Staple, and Melody Ehsani join Bimma as podcast cohosts.
The podcast features BIPOC creatives who have turned their side hustles into success. Claima Stories with Bimma does more than talk about dream careers. The podcast also shows listeners how they can do it too.
An important theme they focus on is how the path to entrepreneurship is never a straight line. That's why the podcast stories are motivating without being superficial. They provide real and practical considerations, especially for new small business owners.
This podcast makes it clear that dreams need more than passion. They also need practical lessons and application to become reality. Their guests further support this idea as well. Woodie White shares his story about the founding of Oyster Holdings. What started as an interest in exploration turned into a streetwear apparel business.
Then, there's Jason Mayden. He holds a lot of pride as a Chicago native. Jason used to be a sneaker designer for Nike, then founded Trillicon Valley. He attributes his brand of work ethic to his years growing up in Chicago. John Okevu Ojo II talks about his clothing brand Little Africa. He shares in the podcast how his Nigerian heritage played a huge role in creating the brand.
The Claima Stories with Bimma podcast also has a feature segment of interviews. They recorded these interviews during the pandemic to share positivity amid trying times. Guests like Portia Blunt of Reebok encourage people to keep the hustle and passion.
Claima Stories with Bimma may inspire those who may be losing hope to hold on to their dreams. Whether people of color or otherwise, anyone can learn a thing or two on this podcast to help make their dreams come true.
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