No Blueprint Podcast

A program of Global to Local, Food Innovation Network (FIN)’s mission is to enhance the local food system, increase access to healthy food, create pathways for success, and support resource- and idea-sharing that engages the diverse communities of SeaTac/Tukwila and South King County. Social Venture Partners (SVP) Fast Pitch highlights and propels social innovation in the Puget Sound Region. Innovators tackling societal challenges are paired with business and community leaders who help them refine their story and accelerate impact. SVP Fast Pitch will feature 20 innovators across three tracks: startup nonprofit, established nonprofit, and for-profit social enterprise. The program culminates on March 26, 2020 at the 9th Annual SVP Fast Pitch Final Showdown! Food Innovation Network Social Media instagram.com/foodinnovationnetwork facebook.com/FoodInnovationNetwork/ twitter.com/FoodInNetwork foodinnovationnetwork.org SVP Fast Pitch Social Media (Sponsor) instagram.com/svpfastpitch/ facebook.com/svpfastpitchseattle/‍ SocialVenturePartners.org No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Dignity for Divas restores hope and dignity to women experiencing homelessness by reminding them they matter and reconnecting them with their “Inner Diva.” Dignity for Divas also supports and encourages women transitioning from being homeless as they walk the path toward a self-sustaining life. Founder and Director, Nikki Gane, started Dignity for Divas in 2012. Inspired by her own experience with homelessness, Nikki felt moved to help other vulnerable women during a frightening and devastating time in their lives. Social Venture Partners (SVP) Fast Pitch highlights and propels social innovation in the Puget Sound Region. Innovators tackling societal challenges are paired with business and community leaders who help them refine their story and accelerate impact. SVP Fast Pitch will feature 20 innovators across three tracks: startup nonprofit, established nonprofit, and for-profit social enterprise. The program culminates on March 26, 2020 at the 9th Annual SVP Fast Pitch Final Showdown with 10 finalists pitching on-stage at Townhall Seattle. Dignity for Divas Social Media instagram.com/dignity_4_divas/ facebook.com/DignityForDivas/ dignityfordivas.org/ SVP Fast Pitch Social Media (Sponsor) instagram.com/svpfastpitch/ facebook.com/svpfastpitchseattle/‍ SocialVenturePartners.org No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Fides "Anna Banana Freeze" Mabanta is a human work in progress. Born in Luzon, Philippines, her early childhood consisted of curiosity, bossiness and a vivid self-awareness. At age four, her family uprooted to Nea Makri, Greece via the American navy, as well as to and throughout the continental U.S.; eventually migrating to Everett in Washington state. Eventually Fides became "Anna Banana Freeze" - a core member of the Massive Monkees crew. She also created the small but growing force that is Mini BREAKS - a hip-hop platform where children are nurtured to be themselves, use their voice, and form community. It's been over 11 years since ABF got into hip-hop. She now focuses her time deciphering and manifesting sustainable entrepreneurship for herself and fellow artists in her community, healing her broken body, and raising her beloved teenager with her partner. This past year has been her biggest level-up, yet. As the founder of Mini Breaks she is full of hope, plots, and dreams happening right now. Mini Breaks Social Media instagram.com/minibreaks/ facebook.com/minibreaksdance No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Tracy Rector (Choctaw/Seminole) is a mixed race filmmaker, curator, community organizer, and programmer. Currently, she is serving as Director of Storytelling at Nia Tero, a non-profit committed to supporting Indigenous governance and guardianship. She has directed and produced over 400 shorts and other films including the award-winning Teachings of the Tree People, March Point, Maiden of Deception Pass, and Ch'aak' S'aagi. She is in production on her sixth feature documentary Outta the Muck with support from ITVS. As an impact producer, Tracy served on the team for the feature documentary Dawnland, which premiered on Independent Lens’ 2018/19 season to 2.1 million viewers in its opening week. Her work has also been featured in National Geographic, imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and the Smithsonian’s Museum of the American Indian. Tracy is the co-founder of Longhouse Media, a non-profit focused on galvanizing Indigenous and local communities through film production. Since 2005, she has worked with over 50 tribal nations and helped train 3,000 young people. Tracy has received the National Association for Media Literacy Education Award, 2016 Stranger Genius Award, and the Horace Mann Award for her work in utilizing media for social justice. She is a Firelight Media Fellow, WGBH Producer Fellow, Sundance Institute Lab Fellow, and Tribeca All Access Grantee. Tracy’s first major museum installation opened in June 2018 at the Seattle Art Museum. Tracy serves as a Mize Foundation board member, senior programmer at the Seattle International Film Festival, and is in her second term as a Seattle Arts Commissioner. She is a mother of two young men. Social Media & Web instagram.com/tracyrector/ facebook.com/tracyrector/ No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

In collaboration with Creative Mornings Seattle​, we bring to you audio from a podcast previously recorded in front of a live studio audience. We are honored to share this conversation that is a follow up to our very first ever podcast with serial entrepreneur David Pierre-Louis​. Creative Mornings is a monthly breakfast and speaker series for creatives done around the world! It was recorded at the Museum of Pop Culture. A special thank you to their entire staff for their assistance. The next announcement is a HUGE congratulations to David Pierre-Louis who will be screening his film Kenbe Fem: A Haitian Story of Survival, Unity and Strength​ at the Miami Film Festival tomorrow, Saturday, March 9th. If you’re stuck in Seattle like me, be sure to stop by Central Co-op on 16th & Madison where you can find Davids Haiti Coffee​ Cold Brew on tap! Tell them Domo sent you! As we continue to release episodes of No Blueprint in between seasons 2 and 3 look out for a four-part speaker series in partnership with an amazing organization called 21 Progress​. Join us Saturday, March 30th from 1-6p at Langston Hughes performing arts center for POWERED an Ambassador Stories Marketplace. In honor of womxns history month this womxn centric marketplace will host womxn small business owners, premier 3 short documentaries from the likes of Myisa Graham of Uncode, Nikki Etini and a film produced by Traci Gushiken and myself called Soul of Seattle 2. If that wasn't enough we'll also be recording a live podcast! The event is free and open to all ages! Lastly, please forgive us for microphone technical difficulties at minute mark 20. All of that being said, we hope you enjoy episode 37 of No Blueprint Podcast! March 30th Join us for our upcoming Powered By Womxn: An Ambassador Stories Marketplace. Find out more information at AmbassadorStories.com/POWERED Creative Mornings Social Media: creativemornings.com/ instagram.com/creativemorningsseattle facebook.com/CreativeMorningsSeattle David Pierre-Louis Support + Social Media kaytita.org kenbe-fem.com Haiticoffee.com facebook.com/1davidpierrelouis instagram.com/davidpierrelouis No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Minnie, Karin and Kathy met at the University of Washington's Creating a Company class in 2017 where they started their journey as co-founders and best friends. We discuss their journey, building the Mikki brand and life after Mikki. drinkmikki.com/ instagram.com/drinkmikki facebook.com/drinkmikki No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: INTSFL Trailer - https://youtu.be/33cr4yEdiBg NoBlueprintPodcast.com/AmbassadorStories.com/

Marc Matsui is the founder of Integral DJ's we discuss growing up in Seattle, how creating the University of Washington's SHOW turned into a managing one of Seattle's most iconic hip hop duo's and the business of DJing. ‍Social Media & Web integraldjs.com/ instagram.com/integraldjs facebook.com/integraldjs No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: INTSFL Trailer - https://youtu.be/33cr4yEdiBg NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Meron Menghistab is a professional photographer and photo journalist raised in South Seattle and now based in New York City. We discuss growing up in Seattle, questioning everything and ultimately living his truth. ‍Social Media & Web meronphotography.com instagram.com/meron_photo/ facebook.com/meronphoto/ No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: INTSFL Trailer - https://youtu.be/33cr4yEdiBg NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

OVERVIEW Peka Grayson is the owner of Impekable Nails. We discuss growing up in Seattle and lessons learned running a business. ‍Social Media & Web instagram.com/impekablenails/ facebook.com/impekablenails/ No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: INTSFL Trailer - https://youtu.be/33cr4yEdiBg NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Sean Carson is a singer, song writer, producer, director, actor and the creator of the soon to be released web series Carson. ‍Social Media & Web seancarsonmusic.com/ instagram.com/mrseancarson/ facebook.com/10100542336141367 twitter.com/SeanCarson No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: INTSFL Trailer - https://youtu.be/33cr4yEdiBg NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

The first of hopefully many community conversations around entrepreneurship and 'the Business of Coffee' with Leona and Luis Rodriguez who own The Station in Beacon Hill; Solomon Dubie who owns Cafe Avole located in New Holly and Cote Soerens the owner of Resistencia Cafe in the Seattle neighborhood of South Park. Special Shoutouts: Chera Amlag - Hood Famous Bakeshop David Pierre-Louis - Haiti Coffee Co. Social Media & Web instagram.com/thewinestation206/ instagram.com/thestationcoffeeshop/ instagram.com/fine_apple77/ instagram.com/thestationbossman/ facebook.com/TheStationCoffeeShop/ facebook.com/thewinestationseattle/ facebook.com/Cafe-Avole-659103624188066/ facebook.com/resistenciacoffee/ instagram.com/cafeavole/ instagram.com/resistenciacoffee/ No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: INTSFL Trailer - https://youtu.be/33cr4yEdiBg NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Clarize Baldoz is was born and raised in South Seattle. We discuss how her passion for dance took her on a journey that ultimately leads her to find her calling as a hairdresser. Clarize Social Media & Web: instagram.com/clarizeyyybee/ facebook.com/clarize.baldoz No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

OVERVIEW Lauren Iida is the director and founder of The Antipodes Collective. She is an artist, author and entrepreneur. We discuss her roots, growing up in Seattle, her journey taking roads not traveled and lessons learned. This podcast was co-hosted by Tey Thach Lauren Iida's Social Media & Web: theantipodescollective.org/ facebook.com/theantipodescollective/ Colors of Cambodia Book: https://amzn.to/2OC7g3s instagram.com/laureniidastudio/ No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Nikkita Oliver is a lawyer, educator, artist, activist, boxer, former Seattle mayoral candidate and so much more. We discuss her journey growing up in Indiana, fighting for equity and justice and what's next. NIkkita is a graduate of the University of Washington's Law School and Masters of Education programs and received her bachelors from Seattle Pacific University. Nikkita Olivers Social Media & Web: facebook.com/konikkita/ twitter.com/nikkitaoliver instagram.com/nikkitaoliver/ No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Nikkita Oliver is a lawyer, educator, artist, activist, boxer, former Seattle mayoral candidate and so much more. We discuss her journey growing up in Indiana, fighting for equity and justice and what's next. NIkkita is a graduate of the University of Washington's Law School and Masters of Education programs and received her bachelors from Seattle Pacific University. Nikkita Olivers Social Media & Web: facebook.com/konikkita/ twitter.com/nikkitaoliver instagram.com/nikkitaoliver/ No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Sondra Segundo-Cunningham is a visual and music artist, author, and singer. We discuss her indigenous roots, becoming a full-time entrepreneur and the art of resisting. Sondra Segundo-Cunningham's Social Media & Web: haidaartbysondra.com/ facebook.com/SondraSegundo/ twitter.com/HaidaArtSondra instagram.com/haidaartbysondra/ No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Edwin Lindo runs Estelita’s Library - a new Justice Focused Community Bookstore & Library located inside the Station Wine Bar in North Beacon Hill. We discuss growing up in San Francisco’s Mission District, attending law school and finding liberation through struggle and activism. Edwin Lindo and Estelita's Library Social Media & Web: facebook.com/EdwinLindoSF/ twitter.com/edwinlindo facebook.com/pg/Estelitas-Library-Justice-Focused-Community-Bookstore-Library-213525645868594/about/?ref=page_internal No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Minty LA LongEarth and Naomi Ishisaka were the co-founders and editors of the former magazine Colors NW. We discuss their careers in journalism, Toxic masculinity in entrepreneurship and lessons learned. Naomi Ishasaka Social Media & Web: naomiishisaka.com/ twitter.com/naomiishisaka instagram.com/nishisaka/ facebook.com/naomiishisaka Minty LongEarth Social Media & Web: Breakdances With Wolves Podcast twitter.com/mintysworld facebook.com/mintysworld No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Part 2 of 2. Chera Amlog and Geo Quibuyen are the husband and wife duo behind Hood Famous Bakeshop in Seattle. On this two-part episode, they discuss the influence of their Filipino culture, meeting in middle school, their activism work and the influence of Geo’s music career as a member of Blue Scholars and The Bar. Hood Famou Social Media & Web: hoodfamousbakeshop.com instagram.com/hoodfamousbakeshop twitter.com/hoodfamousBS facebook.com/hoodfamousbakeshop twitter.com/prometheusbrown twitter.com/FoodAndSh_t twitter.com/sheerah No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Part 1 of 2. Chera Amlog and Geo Quibuyen are the husband and wife duo behind Hood Famous Bakeshop in Seattle. On this two-part episode, they discuss the influence of their Filipino culture, meeting in middle school, their activism work and the influence of Geo’s music career as a member of Blue Scholars and The Bar. Hood Famou Social Media & Web: hoodfamousbakeshop.com instagram.com/hoodfamousbakeshop twitter.com/hoodfamousBS facebook.com/hoodfamousbakeshop twitter.com/prometheusbrown twitter.com/FoodAndSh_t twitter.com/sheerah No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Chef Tarik Abdullah, is a chef, entrepreneur, community builder, and teacher. Chef Tarik’s cuisine is inspired by the tastes and flavors of his childhood, growing up in a Muslim family and broader community where ethnic foods were the norm. His culinary creations honor traditions from North Africa and the Mediterranean. As a chef he's appeared on The Taste, Vice's Munchies and collaborated in Seattle with Li'l Woody's and Food and Sh*t. We discuss how he became a chef, what inspires his grind and living his life with purpose. Chef Tarik's Social Media & Web: ChefTarik.com instagram.com/tarik.abdullah twitter.com/Cheftarik73 facebook.com/adjandacook No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Jaebadiah Gardner is the CEO of Gardner Global and Managing Partner of Onpoint Real Estate Services, LLC. He holds a bachelors form the University of Washington and a juris doctorate from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Along with guest sidekick Mayowa Aina, Domo and Jaebadiah discuss growing up in Los Angeles and Seattle, how he created then iterated on his business plan and is still putting it into action. Jaebadiah Social Media & Web: twitter.com/jaebadiah onpoint-properties.com/ gardnerglobal.com No Blueprint Podcast & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

OVERVIEW Priya Frank is the associate director of community programs at the Seattle Art Museum. We discuss her past growing up in Seattle, curating her best life and her recent UWAA partnered program Short Talks. Give $1 to MarketShare's 100,000 Founders Campaign http://bit.ly/kingstreetmarket/ Priya Social Media & Web: facebook.com/PriyaMichelle twitter.com/priyamichelle instagram.com/priyamichelle linkedin.com/in/priyafrank/ No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Mozart Guerrier is the executive director of the Seattle based non-profit 21 Progress. He is a Haitian American Philadelphia native with a passion for social justice, storytelling, and equity. Give $1 to MarketShare's 100,000 Founders Campaign http://bit.ly/kingstreetmarket/ Mozart Social Media & Web: twitter.com/mgspeaks linkedin.com/in/mozartg/ No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/ Extra! TEDxSyracuseUniversity 2014 "The Secret to Lasting Community Change" https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=26klwmOAvP4 TEDxUtica "How to love in ten minutes" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwx30DOnuZM

OVERVIEW Sherrell Dorsey is a social entrepreneur. She is a recent graduate of Columbia University’s School of Journalism and the CEO and President of BLKTECHCLT an initiative creating an inclusive ecosystem of dope startup founders, committed leaders, and engaged citizens moving North Carolina forward. She is also the founder of The Plug Daily, the first daily tech newsletter covering founders and innovators of color. With features in Fast Company, The Atlantic’s City Lab, The Root, Next City, and many others, Sherrell has covered high-profile founders, investors, and business trends at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and equity. Sherrell has been a featured speaker and moderator, hosting panels and fireside chats with Steve Case, founder of AOL; Virginia Governor, Terry McAuliffe; Daymond John, ABCs SharkTank; and Ben Jealous of Kapor Capital. Her experience in tech includes internships at Microsoft, serving as a marketing manager at Uber, and on a contract project with Google Fiber. She also serves as WCCB TV’s tech expert and hosts an inclusive quarterly technology event series called #BLKTECHCLT. Give $1 to MarketShare's 100,000 Founders Campaign http://bit.ly/kingstreetmarket/ Sherrell's Social Media & Web: twitter.com/Sherrell_Dorsey instagram.com/sherrell_dorsey linkedin.com/in/sherrell-dorsey-922a656 medium.com/@Sherrell_Dorsey blktechinteractive.com/ theplugdaily.com/ No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ twitter.com/AMBStories facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories patreon.com/AmbassadorStories ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/ Extra! Sherrell Dorsey on TAF Presents: This Is The Work Podcast https://soundcloud.com/user-680051220/taf-presents-this-is-the-work-podcast-sherrell-dorsey-1 https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/taf-presents-this-is-the-work-podcast/id1342476918?mt=2 Shelf Life Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-805652645 https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shelf-life/id1384712118?mt=2

This podcast is the second of two parts. OVERVIEW Rango and Richie Le are two Vietnamese-American brothers who credit their success in entrepreneurship to their immigrant mother who taught them their most valuable lessons in life and business running her food truck. Richie Le is a successful youtuber, clothing designer and self proclaimed hypebeast while Rango Le is a veteran property developer and the owner of Warring Properties a prominent real estate agency. On this episode they speak about their journey, lessons learned and what the future holds for both of their empires. Give $1 to MarketShare's 100,000 Founders Campaign http://bit.ly/kingstreetmarket/ Richie & Rango Social Media & Web: wpandassociatesrealty.com/ youtube.com/RichieLe23/ richiele.com/ twitter.com/richiele23/ instagram.com/richiele23/ facebook.com/richielecollection/ No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ witter.com/AMBStories/ facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com/ Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories/ patreon.com/AmbassadorStories/ ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ ‍Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

This podcast is the first of two parts. OVERVIEW Rango and Richie Le are two Vietnamese-American brothers who credit their success in entrepreneurship to their immigrant mother who taught them their most valuable lessons in life and business running her food truck. Richie Le is a successful youtuber, clothing designer and self proclaimed hypebeast while Rango Le is a veteran property developer and the owner of Warring Properties a prominent real estate agency. On this episode they speak about their journey, lessons learned and what the future holds for both of their empires. Give $1 to MarketShare's 100,000 Founders Campaign http://bit.ly/kingstreetmarket/ Richie & Rango Social Media & Web: wpandassociatesrealty.com/ youtube.com/RichieLe23/ richiele.com/ twitter.com/richiele23/ instagram.com/richiele23/ facebook.com/richielecollection/ No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ witter.com/AMBStories/ facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com/ Support + Merch paypal.me/AmbassadorStories/ patreon.com/AmbassadorStories/ ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ ‍Official Websites: NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

Overview: Leona and Luis Rodriguez are the owners of The Station Community Coffee House and The Wine Station, both located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle Washington. They speak about their humble beginnings, lessons learned, and what’s next. Give $1 to MarketShare's 100,000 Founders Campaign http://bit.ly/kingstreetmarket Addresses: The Station Coffee House: 1600 S Roberto Maestas Festival St, Seattle, WA 98144The Wine Station and Estelita's Library 2533 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 Website: https://www.thestationbh.com/ The Station Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/thewinestation206/ https://www.instagram.com/thestationcoffeeshop/ https://www.instagram.com/fine_apple77/ https://www.instagram.com/thestationbossman/ https://www.facebook.com/TheStationCoffeeShop/ https://www.facebook.com/thewinestationseattle/ No Blueprint & AmbassadorStories Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ https://twitter.com/AMBStories https://www.facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch https://www.paypal.me/AmbassadorStories https://www.patreon.com/AmbassadorStories http://ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Websites: http://NoBlueprintPodcast.com/

LUZVIMINDA UZURI CARPENTER (pronounced Loose-b-min-dah ooh-zir-e car-pen-ter) also known as Lulu or Ms. Lulu, has an eclectic & mixed identity, life story, and career as a Black, Filipina, 2nd Gen, Mixie, Bi-Queer, Fierce femme, Military Brat, Radical Christian Rebel, poet, artist, builder, faith healer, activist, youth worker, & community organizer. By being born on Air Force Base in Mt. Home, Idaho transferred to three cities in Florida and coming of age in Spokane, WA, she has experienced the fierce intersections of her identities within very diverse places and spaces. She has pieced together her identities and histories to teach and organize against violence and oppression. Social Media http://instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ http://twitter.com/AmbStories http://facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch http://paypal.me/AmbassadorStories http://patreon.com/AmbassadorStories http://ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ ADDITIONAL LINKS Email: uzuri.consulting.productions@gmail.com #LuLuNation Show (Live radio show) Every TUESDAY 7:00pm-9:00pm LIVE! Tune in on-line @ http://www.hollowearthradio.org/ For past podcasts, find at https://www.mixcloud.com/LuluNationTalkShow/ http://lulunation-sadboishypeclub.tumblr.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LuluNationTalkShow/ LuLu performing at The Moth via Snap Judgement (Podcast) https://soundcloud.com/snapjudgment/power-from-the-mouths-of-the The Stranger Person of Interest: http://www.thestranger.com/features/2016/11/29/24716165/person-of-interest-luzviminda-uzuri-carpenter Official Website: http://NoBlueprintPodcast.com/

Myisa and Ali are the dynamic duo, creators and architects of a growing collective that is The Uncode. The UNCODE is building a global database of contributing partners to help create diverse, digital content. This "Collective" consists of filmmakers, editors, animators, photographers, writers, graphic artists and designers. Their work consist of showing diverse examples of the black experience. On this episode we talk about their journey, how they arrived in Seattle, culture, race, and what its like to be black in one of the whitest metropolitan cities in the United States. Social Media http://instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ http://twitter.com/AmbStories http://facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com http://theuncode.com/ https://www.patreon.com/theuncode https://www.facebook.com/theuncode/ https://www.instagram.com/theuncode/ https://twitter.com/theuncode https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKjOjvmUb9kcMmDL5A45Ng https://soundcloud.com/user-366810417 VIDEOS Chef Tarik Abdullah Feeds The People of Seattle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEn_TnMuh2Q Drag Performer "Amora Dior Black" Slays Seattle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qNNJPJyZh0 Chicago Native Aramis Hamer Paints for Liberation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ock_RA7T_Y8&t=8s Oakland Chef Bryant Terry Cooks with Afro Vegan Soul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6svIMxOoP2o&t=4s Cannabis Cultivator Jesce Horton Makes Great Smoke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XJUZBC6Frs UNCODE Presents: MOODS II (Visual Meditation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQkdClDxhtk Support + Merch http://paypal.me/AmbassadorStories http://patreon.com/AmbassadorStories http://ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Website: http://NoBlueprintPodcast.com/

Luis Ortega is an entrepreneur, public speaker, social impact consultant, and the director and founder of Storytellers for Change. For over a decade, Luis has traveled across the nation to share his personal narrative and message about the power of story-telling and story-listening to generate empathy, promote inclusion, and inspire action. Social Media http://instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ http://twitter.com/AmbStories http://facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com https://www.storytellersforchange.org/ https://www.facebook.com/storytellersforchange https://twitter.com/story4change https://www.instagram.com/stories4change/ https://www.storytellersforchange.org/firstgen-project/ Support + Merch http://paypal.me/AmbassadorStories http://patreon.com/AmbassadorStories http://ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Website: http://NoBlueprintPodcast.com/

Damon Bomar is one half of the duo that runs That Brown Girl Cooks! Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, we discuss his journey to find and follow his passions in the hospitality industry taking routes through Seattle Public Schools, Ghana, Japan and Howard University. We talk about what it was like growing up in a family of entrepreneurs and business owners, and how that shapes what he does today. He is a natural visionary, a critical mind, with a keen eye for business trends. Find Damon somewhere in Seattle building a community through food and love with a smile. Social Media http://instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ http://twitter.com/AmbStories http://facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com http://www.thatbrowngirl.com/ Damon@ThatBrownGirlCooks.com/ Support + Merch http://paypal.me/AmbassadorStories http://patreon.com/AmbassadorStories http://ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Website: http://NoBlueprintPodcast.com/

John Eklof is a writer, educator, and community organizer from Lakewood, WA. He's been a professional public speaker for 9 years now. John has dedicated his life to changing the world, making a difference in his community, and improving himself in all areas of his life. He's contributed his writing to both the Seattle Globalist and the International Examiner. He recently graduated with his master's degree in Multicultural Education from the University of Washington. His speeches, interviews, and writing can be found at JohnEklof.com. In the future John plans to run for political office. Social Media http://instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ http://twitter.com/AmbStories http://facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch http://paypal.me/AmbassadorStories http://patreon.com/AmbassadorStories http://ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ ADDITIONAL LINKS Links to keynotes, lectures, interviews, spoken words, writings, albums and more: http://johneklof.com/ https://www.instagram.com/john.eklof/ John Eklof #SaveTheWorld Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBMNVPHc4jE/ Official Website: http://NoBlueprintPodcast.com/

Mayowa Aina is a recent graduate from the University of Washington. She holds dual degrees in Informatics and International Studies. We discuss what it what it was like growing up in NE Tacoma, being a student and PURPLE! Mayowa is a talented writer, podcaster, and aspiring producer. Social Media http://instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ http://twitter.com/AmbStories http://facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/simplymayowa/ https://twitter.com/mayowaaina_ Music Playlist https://tinyurl.com/y7veqnnr Support + Merch http://paypal.me/AmbassadorStories http://patreon.com/AmbassadorStories http://ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Website: http://NoBlueprintPodcast.com/

Jennifer Lucero-Earle is a magician of the soul. She uses music, movement and powerful storytelling to shift your mind, heart, spirit and body to higher vibrations. Her maiden name, Lucero, means “bright star.” Jennifer is an embodied diviner, the creator of ArcanaDance, a Black Belt Nia teacher and movement facilitator with over 30 years of experience working with the tarot. Her charge in life is to facilitate safe non-judgmental experiences for people to move, feel, heal, and grow into a more joyful self through tarot and on the dance floor of life. Born and raised in the boogie down Bronx to parents from Puerto Rico and Argentina, Jennifer is a proud first-generation American. She attended public schools in the Bronx for her entire education and was first in her family to graduate from college and attend graduate school. It "only" took her 10 years and attending three different colleges to complete her B.A. She finally graduated with Psi Chi honors (International Honor Society in Psychology) and magna cum laude with a B.A. in Psychology from the State University of New York at New Paltz in 2003. There were lots of tears, of pride and joy, at her graduation. She then went on to pursue very “no blueprint-like” graduate training in Experiential Health and Healing at The Graduate Institute in Connecticut where she focused her studies on kinesthetic-learning and somatic (body-based) healing. Jennifer has an older sibling she adores to no end and several nieces and nephews that mean the world to her. Two fun facts, Jennifer is the tallest woman in her family, at 5’2, and one of five generations in her family alive at one time. She feels so blessed to have a living abuelita (99 years of age), mother, niece and great niece. A no blueprint soul from the start, Jennifer always had a desire to move west, even researching west coast colleges when she was in high school. Her dream finally came true after having what she calls a “catalyzing and life-transforming” experience due to 9/11/2001 and the subsequent deaths of her father and father-in-law. In 2005, seeking to set new roots, she migrated west. Jennifer currently lives in Seattle, WA with her wonderful husband of 18 years and their two cats. Her American husband, also a native New Yorker, can trace his family roots back to the settlers, which makes for fascinating conversation! Two creative souls, their home is a haven for art, culture, music, dance, laughter, geek moments, and the occasional science experiment. She feels so lucky to have such a loving, incredible ally, support and champion on her journey to finding her place in the world. Jennifer travels around the country and world sharing her work. She welcomes invitations to bring her work to you. Social Media http://instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ http://twitter.com/AmbStories http://facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/tarotandmovewithjennifer/ jennifer@jenniferluceroearle.com http://jenniferluceroearle.com/ Support + Merch http://paypal.me/AmbassadorStories http://patreon.com/AmbassadorStories http://ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Listen to the playlist inspired by this episode: https://tinyurl.com/ybkyovww Official Website: http://NoBlueprintPodcast.com/

May 2018 -- Be sure to support the MarketShare Kickstarter campaign happening 5/2/2018-6/2/2018 Philip Deng is the visionary behind MarketShare's innovative approach in utilizing grassroots organizing strategies gleaned from his experience in campaign politics to motivate entire communities to build lasting public institutions for the common good. Throughout his career working on three continents and Oceania in the nonprofit and public sectors, he has demonstrated a particular deftness in crossing cultures to unite diverse communities to solve shared problems and generate value for all. Social Media http://instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ http://twitter.com/AmbStories http://facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/marketshareseattle/ https://twitter.com/marketsharesea https://www.facebook.com/marketshareseattle Official Marketshare Site http://www.marketshareseattle.org/ Support + Merch http://paypal.me/AmbassadorStories http://patreon.com/AmbassadorStories http://ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ The Market Share Story: https://kcts9.org/programs/what-s-good-206/feeding-dream-breaking-bread-breaking-boundaries/ Official Website: http://NoBlueprintPodcast.com/

Beth Patin and Lassana Magassa are two PhD candidates at the University of Washington's School of Information. Lassana is studying digital literacy levels and perceptions among incarcerated people and Beth is studying the role of libraries in natural disasters. We discuss their upbringing, journeys to Seattle, culture, history, education and music. MORE ABOUT BETH AND LASSANA: BETH'S GRANDFATHER: https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Sonnie-Hereford-III-272551712803717/?pnref=story Lassana's Dissertation: https://ischool.uw.edu/events/dissertation-proposal-defense-lassana-magassa Beth's Dissertation: https://ischool.uw.edu/events/dissertation-proposal-defense-Beth-Patin Social Media http://instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ http://twitter.com/AmbStories http://facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch http://paypal.me/AmbassadorStories http://patreon.com/AmbassadorStories http://ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Website: http://NoBlueprintPodcast.com/

Toka Valu was born and raised in the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga before migrating to the United States with his mother at 14. His roller coaster experience helped him develop a keen sense of awareness to empower students. Today, Toka serves as manager for Student Leadership Programs at the University of Washington’s Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center. He is a proud Pacific Islander, youth advocate, community organizer, and artist in south King County. Social Media http://instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ http://twitter.com/AmbStories http://facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch http://paypal.me/AmbassadorStories http://patreon.com/AmbassadorStories http://ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ ADDITIONAL LINKS Toka's artwork: https://www.instagram.com/8boulders/ Spotify Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/ybc7y5c7 Official Website: http://NoBlueprintPodcast.com

ARIF GURSEL Arif Gürsel is a serial entrepreneur who grew up in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from the historical Tuskegee University with a Computer Science degree before receiving his MBA from the University of Chicago. He is the founder of multiple startups including Floodgate Academy and Vibe Heavy. Arif’s resume, experience and commitment to building community make him one of technologies most influential people to know. — JALEESA TRAPP Jaleesa Trapp is a computer science instructor from Tacoma, Washington’s Hill Top neighborhood. After graduating from the University of Washington’s Human Centered Design Engineering program she opted to return to her community to teach coding at the iDEA Innovative School and the Intel Computer Clubhouse where she was first introduced to coding in middle school. She has a deep passion for building community and social justice and will pursue a master’s degree at MIT’s Media Lab this fall. Social Media http://instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ http://twitter.com/AmbStories http://facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch http://paypal.me/AmbassadorStories http://patreon.com/AmbassadorStories http://ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Jaleesa Trapp Twitter: @JaleesaT Arif Gürsel Instagram: @arifgursel Vibe Heavy: http://vibeheavy.com/ Intel Computer Clubhouse: https://clubhouse253.wordpress.com ADDITIONAL LINKS No Blueprint Playlist https://tinyurl.com/yb33fkw3 Official Website: http://NoBlueprintPodcast.com

GIRMAY ZAHILAY Girmay immigrated to the United States from Sudan when he was just three 3 years old and despite neither of his parents going to high school or college, he was able to graduate from Stanford University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Today he is an attorney and community leader with a deep commitment to disadvantaged youth. He founded Rising Leaders, Inc., a youth leadership and mentorship program which he started in New York City and is bringing to Seattle. We interview Girmay to understand how his culture and background have shaped his work ethic, leadership style, and commitment to his community. Social Media Follow Girmay on Instagram: @Girmay https://www.risingleadersinc.org/ http://instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ http://twitter.com/AmbStories http://facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch http://paypal.me/AmbassadorStories http://patreon.com/AmbassadorStories http://ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/

Welcome to the first episode of the No Blueprint Podcast hosted by Domo and Yoshiko. In this episode, we sit down with David Pierre-Louis and Victor Winston Fitch to discuss how they define culture, its importance in their lives, being inspired by the hustle of the Caribbean people, Japanese culture, minimalism, and travel. Checkout playlists, photos, and more at NoBlueprintPodcast.com Remember to rate and subscribe and follow us on instagram, twitter, facebook, and spotify. Links in the description DAVID PIERRE-LOUIS David Pierre-­Louis is a leader in organizational, social, and economic development. As a magnate in business development, hospitality and entertainment, he is presently focusing his skills and leadership in cultivating community action and advocating for social change throughout the country of Haiti. David is the Chief Operating Officer of Haiti Coffee Co., a company geared towards developing and growing Haiti’s coffee industry as a viable global competitor. He is also in the the process of building Kay Tita, a multi­level community resource space that will house the country’s first Impact Hub in Port­-au-­Prince. It will be a center for local entrepreneurial citizens to create a more sustainable future for themselves. WINSTON FITCH Winston Fitch is an innovator and ambassador whose family roots can be traced back to Trinidad and Oklahoma. He is the President of Dayspring & Fitch Family Funeral Home and founding partner of Victor International, a trade brokerage and brand development firm. He was raised in Seattle, Washington by entrepreneurial parents before obtaining an economics degree from Central Washington University. He sits on various boards and committees throughout Western Washington & Canada, fostering creative thinking spaces and producing strategic planning and brand development goals within multi-ethnic communities. An active networker and team builder, Winston is a leader in two network marketing businesses and is involved in social issue campaigns affecting underrepresented communities as a promoter of economic development fundamentals. Social Media http://instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ http://twitter.com/AmbStories http://facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/1davidpierrelouis https://twitter.com/davidisart https://www.instagram.com/sirwinthropv/ david@davidpierrelouis.com Support + Merch http://paypal.me/AmbassadorStories http://patreon.com/AmbassadorStories http://ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ ADDITIONAL LINKS No Blueprint Playlist https://tinyurl.com/yb33fkw3 Buy Haiti Cold Brew http://www.haitiancoldbrew.com/ Kenbe Fem Film https://www.kenbe-fem.com/ https://vimeo.com/205280175 Kay Tita https://www.kaytita.org/ Day Spring and Fitch http://www.dayspringfitch.com/ Official Website: http://NoBlueprintPodcast.com/

Yoshiko and Domo are two curious individuals who currently reside in South Seattle. Tired of not hearing stories about amazing folks of color they took the liberty to sit with cultural ambassadors and ask them about their stories of how they came to understand culture, influences, success, failures, the music that has become the soundtrack to their lives and what the future holds for them and their communities. Hear these stories and more on the No Blueprint Podcast. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/ambassadorstories/ https://twitter.com/AMBStories https://www.facebook.com/NoBlueprintPodcast/ ambassadorstoriesllc@gmail.com Support + Merch https://www.paypal.me/AmbassadorStories https://www.patreon.com/AmbassadorStories http://ambassadorstories.bigcartel.com/ Official Website: http://NoBlueprintPodcast.com/