From The Bottom Up!™

This weeks episode features Jessica C. AKA J Sparks. She's a mom, a VET (sis was in the Navy), a program director aiding women in the trans community, a friend, a sister, a cast member on Black Ink NYC and Ms. BIG ENERGY herself. We talked shopped and I even got some exclusive tea that all those who tune-in to the show will eventually see, but you'll hear it here first! Enjoy the episode and as always been inspired. Stay fly!

All I can say is SPASTIC! LOL DJ C. DeVone, but to me Crystal like I can't stop saying it is a gem. We've known each other for eons at this point and when we get together, its usually a mess. Just listen for yourself, but rest assured there's something to learn as always. Enjoy the listen :).

This weeks ep features Kellia of Kebero NYC. Kellia is a fashion industry veteran who has sharpened her iron as a Design Director, at Otis College of Art and Design and spent some time honing design for Apple Bottom and Vanessa and Angela Simmons' line Pastel. She shares a beat on her fashion industry start and how she built her own line, Kebero NYC From The Bottom Up!™ ENJOY!

We are back and in full effect with all of the From The Bottom Up!™ Inso and insight one can stand. This week I chopped it up with one of my besties David P., a modern day renaissance man from Harlem as we talk how his kick game and life game has prepared him for the now. Sit back, relax and enjoy the listen.

Guys, what a fulfilling ride this has been. As we come to a close on Season 1, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bobby Trendz - newly minted Head of PR for photographer Wynton Harvey (yes Steve Harvey's son!), Social Media Ambassador for CREED and former PR rep for Neiman Marcus. I mean, there was really no other choice for this last episode. Sit back, take a walk, workout, whatever you do, just be inspired. Enjoy the listen and I'll be back in a few weeks with some more gems! THANK YOU.

We're winding down on season one and before I could conclude, it was imperative that I had the very man who helped to push me forward with my podcast, Isaiah Joyner Founder and CEO of Reserv Concierge ANDDDD creator of How To Juggle The Struggle, A Millennials Guide to Surviving and Thriving, on the show. Zay is a national treasure and needs to be protected at all cost LOL. You will understand why. Enjoy the listen and check out his podcast as well!

I sat down with Philly Stylist AKA Baby Rah - the name I am now giving her, to discuss her dreams, goals and the future of how she sees the role she will play in fashion. At 25, Radiya is ambitious, constantly learning and growing, but certainly determined. Can't wait to see where she is in the next 2-5 years! Enjoy.

Hola mi gente! Welcome to episode 8/9 - ha (I've explained this a few times before). I chatted with Dionne of Retail Noire, a new social platform built on Instagram that highlights and supports black designers. This episode is all about the timing of things. So sit back relax and enjoy this listen. Besos.

Isshy (as only I can call him) is a real true friend and gem who I met during my days in the advertising business. I sat down with him to talk kicks, chicks (not really it just rhymed and Ishy is happily taken) and how he built his career in the social media space. Ish dropped A LOT of heat for y'all and you may need to digest this in two parts, but its worth it. Enjoy!

I am gathering the fellas y'all and today I sat down with the "extra extra read all about him" Gideon The Great, Creative Director of Bandé NYC and Wardrobe Consultant/Closet Therapist. You've seen me in some of his wears and now you'll get to hear how he created his brand and platform. Enjoy!

Tiffany M. Battle drops some gems, some liqs, and some laughs on this weeks episode. Enjoy.

I sat down with Quinn, Founder of up and coming line Saint Blossom. Listen to her story and check out on brand on IG @saintblossom. So proud of her!

Gem dropping on what's hot for spring, sales and of course giving you some inspo to keep you motivated!

I sat down with Ashlee Muhammad of BeEyeConic and Harlem Haberdashery to talk shoes and shit. We're gonna need a part deux - we didn't talk the multiple tours she's done with Ms. Cardi B, the podcast she host with her husband or her first-ever pop-up store at a bodega in our beloved HARLEM. Nonetheless, Ash is an ICON living with an amazing story, enjoy the talk!

FTBUP!™ sits down with Heather Jones of Trunk Show Designer Consignment and Reassembled NYC to chat shoes and building her business From The Bottom Up!™