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In collaboration with Creative Mornings Seattle, we bring to you audio from a live 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. This podcast was done in partnership with Creative Mornings Seattle, a monthly breakfast and speaker series for creatives done around the world! It was recorded in front of a live audience 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 Kimbe Fem 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 24th and Madison where you can find Davids Haiti 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 - 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 - youtu.be/33cr4yEdiBg NoBlueprintPodcast.com/ AmbassadorStories.com/

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 - 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 - 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 - 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/

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: 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-Libra…?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/

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/

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/

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. 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/

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. 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 User-680051220 – Taf-presents-this-is-the-work-podcast-sherrell-dorsey-1 itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/taf-p…d1342476918?mt=2 Shelf Life Podcast: @user-805652645 itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shelf…d1384712118?mt=2