Claima Stories with Bimma

What’s your narrative? A thought provoking poem written and performed by Amiri Rose. Through inspiring stories from BIPOC creatives, come learn how to claim your dream career. Season 2 of Claima Stories with Bimma returns on March 2nd featuring Melody Ehsani, Jeff Staple, James Whitner, and many more. 

After dropping out of law school, Melody Ehsani shares a story about learning sneaker design and how she immediately felt innately connected to it. Over the years, she’s leveraged this passion to collaborate with brands like Reebok, Jordan, and Footlocker. 

After returning home to Philly and rebuilding her network, Shannon started to leverage social media to invite people to her new shop Yowie.Shannon Maldonado is the founder of Yowie, a home and life shop focused on curating small collections from friends, independent artists, and designers.About Claima Stories with Bimma:Former Nike Marketer, Bimma Williams interviews leading and emerging BIPOC creatives about how they were able to break into the notoriously guarded creative and sneaker indust...

Following her rap career with the Treated Crew, Elise Swopes shares a story about finding community on Instagram.About Claima Stories with Bimma:Former Nike Marketer, Bimma Williams interviews leading and emerging BIPOC creatives about how they were able to break into the notoriously guarded creative and sneaker industries. From these stories, listeners will learn how to claim their dream careers. Featuring Melody Ehsani, Jeff Staple, and James Whitner. Listen and Subscribe now. Subscrib...

A story about a bold, contemporary globe logo for a creative film production company documenting trends impacting the current generation. Nik Popp is the founder of Puurple World Productions. A creative film company that was founded in 2015 and based in Portland, OR. The Claima Stories with Bimma: Community Stories series is presented by 99designs by Vistaprint, as part of the 99 Days of Design initiative. Learn more at 99designs.com/99daysofdesign

Brittany shares a story about her journey of going from model to entrepreneur, and leveraging her new branding to take Body Melt to national retailers.   Brittany Nicholas is the founder of Body Melt, a beauty and wellness business based in New Orleans, LA. The Claima Stories with Bimma: Community Stories series is presented by 99designs by Vistaprint, as part of the 99 Days of Design initiative. Learn more at 99designs.com/99daysofdesign

Mariana shares a story about picking up a camera at 16 to becoming a commercial photographer, and leveraging her updated brand mark to expand her business into a studio.Mariana is the founder of Mariana Sheppard Studio, based in New Orleans, LA.The Claima Stories with Bimma: Community Stories series is presented by 99designs by Vistaprint, as part of the 99 Days of Design initiative. Learn more at 99designs.com/99daysofdesign

Franklin shares a story about cutting hair in Cleveland, OH to starting his own barbershop in Portland, OR and using his new classic logo to open his latest location.Franklin Whatley is the owner of Classic Men Barbershop, based in Portland, OR.The Claima Stories with Bimma: Community Stories series is presented by 99designs by Vistaprint, as part of the 99 Days of Design initiative.Learn more at99designs.com/99daysofdesign

Hugh shares a story about balancing being a musician and a plant based chef providing better food options for his community, leveraging a new look.That was Hugh Augustine, owner of Hugh’s Hot Bowl’s based in Los Angeles, CA.The Claima Stories with Bimma: Community Stories series is presented by 99designs by Vistaprint, as part of the 99 Days of Design initiative.Learn more at99designs.com/99daysofdesign

Reesha shares story about creating an inclusive experience for kids of all backgrounds leveraging the camp’s updated branding.Reesha Howard is the founder of Game Day Sports Camp based in Indiana.The Claima Stories with Bimma: Community Stories series is presented by 99designs by Vistaprint, as part of the 99 Days of Design initiative.Learn more at99designs.com/99daysofdesign