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Win $5,000 grants, exclusive monthly prizes, and more.

CreativelyMade is now even bigger, with $5,000 grants and exclusive prizes each month from incredible partners!

The Creative Ladder—a nonprofit cofounded by Ryan Reynolds, Dionna Dorsey Calloway, and David Griner that supports accessibility to creative careers for rising talent from traditionally underrepresented communities—is teaming up with Creatively to offer mentorship and professional development to CreativelyMade grant winners. The leadership training will cover everything from how to create a career path to first-time management skills to navigating microaggressions.

CreativelyMade also will give out a variety of exclusive prizes and special benefits to winners this year, including:

Free access to professional design tools from Canva
Free online classes from Skillshare
NFTs and an artist-in-residency program from HUG
Exclusive early access to the new KidSuper x Creatively production studio in Brooklyn
An exclusive collaboration with alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet

All this, plus a chance to win $5,000 each month in cash grants from Creatively. So, what are you waiting for? Post a project today to your portfolio, get votes, and watch your work rise on the weekly leaderboard.

Here’s how it works:

Each time you upload a new creative work (each, a “Project Submission”) to the Creatively online platform (the “Platform”) during the Contest Period (as defined below), you will be entered into the Contest.
Each week during the Contest Period, Platform users, including certain members of Creatively’s team will be able to vote for their favorite Project Submissions that were uploaded to the Platform during that week by “voting” for Project Submissions. Creatively may give specific user’s “votes” more influence than other user “votes” at Creatively’s sole discretion. The top three Project Submissions that receive the most votes each week (the “Weekly Finalist”) will be entered into a pool (each a “Pool”).
Each month, Creatively will select one Prize Winner from the Pool of twelve (12) Weekly Finalists from the prior four weeks.

View the full CreativelyMade rules below, as well as the FAQ’s here.

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CreativelyMade Contest Rules

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES

Sponsored by Creatively

BY ENTERING INTO THE PROMOTION YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT: (I) YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS; (II) YOUR ENTRY AND THE PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED FROM YOU IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROMOTION WILL BE SHARED WITH CREATIVELY; (III) CREATIVELY’S USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO THE CREATIVELY’S PRIVACY POLICY AT THE LINK PROVIDED IN SECTION 17 BELOW; AND (IV) YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THAT SECTION 14 BELOW CONTAINS A BINDING CLASS ACTION WAIVER AND SECTION 16 BELOW CONTAINS A BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSE, WHICH AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

1.Sponsor.

The sponsor of the CreativelyMade^TM contest (the “Contest”) is Creatively, Inc., located at 450 W. 14^th St., New York, NY 10014 (“Creatively”).

2. Acknowledgement.

As a condition of participating in the Contest, each entrant (“you”) agree: (i) to be fully and irrevocably bound by these Contest Official Rules (the “Rules”); (ii) that the Rules will be interpreted and applied by Creatively at its discretion; (iii) that all decisions made by Creatively are final and binding on you and all other participants; and (iv) that Creatively may change the Rules at any time and from time to time in its sole discretion without notice to you. Your eligibility to win a prize is conditioned on your full compliance with the Rules fulfilling all other requirements set forth in the Rules and by Creatively.

3. Eligibility.

No purchase is necessary. The Contest is open only to individual legal residents of United States and the District of Columbia, who are at least 18 years old at the time they submit an entry. The following parties are not eligible to enter: (i) Creatively and its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, and representatives (the “Creatively Entities”); (ii) Creatively Entities’ employees and members of their immediate families (spouse, parents, siblings, and children); and (iii) individuals living in the same household as Creatively Entities’ employees. The Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.

4. Contest Period.

The Contest begins on July 11, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time and Winners will be chosen on a monthly basis until such time that Creatively concludes the Contest, in Creatively’s sole discretion (the “Contest Period”). Project Submissions that are submitted before or after the Contest Period will not be accepted or eligible for a Prize.

5. How to Enter.

Each time you upload a new creative work (each, a “Project Submission”) to the Creatively online platform (the “Platform”) during the Contest Period, you will be entered into the Contest. Project Submissions can be from any creative discipline listed on the Platform, including but not limited to photography, film, animation, digital art, 3D art, illustration, and live productions. For more information about submission requirements, please visit https://creatively.life/terms. Please note that each entry must be wholly original. BY SUBMITTING PROJECT SUBMISSION, YOU REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT: (A) YOUR SUBMISSION IS WHOLLY ORIGINAL AND DOES NOT INFRINGE UPON OR MISAPPROPRIATE OR OTHERWISE VIOLATE THE RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY, AND (B) YOU MEET ALL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 3 HEREIN AND ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS IN THESE RULES.

6. Number of Submissions.

You may submit multiple different Project Submissions during the Contest Period.

7. Selection of Winners.

Each week during the Contest Period, Platform users and certain members of Creatively’s team will be invited to vote for their favorite Project Submissions that were uploaded to the Platform during that week by “voting” for such Project Submissions. Creatively may give specific user’s “votes” more influence than other user “votes” at Creatively’s sole discretion. Voting each week begins Monday 9:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time and ends the following Sunday 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time. The top three Project Submissions that receive the most votes each week (the “Weekly Finalist”) will be entered into a pool (each a “Pool”). Each month (the “Monthly Entry Period”) our Creatively will select one winning Project Submission (each, the “Winning Project Submission”) from a Pool of the twelve (12) Weekly Finalists from the prior four weeks. Creatively will evaluate the Project Submissions based on their artistic merit and originality.

The Winner will be the individual that is listed as the “Project Publisher” for the Winning Project Submission as of the date the Winning Project Submission was uploaded to the Platform. Creatively will not provide any Prize to and will not be liable to any other party that worked on any Winning Project Submission.

We expect the Winner will be selected promptly following the end of each Monthly Entry Period. The selection of the Winners will be conducted by Creatively, whose decisions on all matters relating to the Contest shall be final and binding.

8. Prizes and Odds.

The Winners of the Contest will win a prize of up to $5,000 (the “Prize”). Odds of winning during any month depend on the number of eligible entries received during that Monthly Entry Period. In no event shall Creatively be obligated to award more Prizes than the number of Prizes stated in these Rules. Each Prize is nontransferable and must be accepted as awarded. No substitutions or transfer of the Prize are permitted, except at the sole discretion of Creatively, which reserves the right to substitute the Prize (or a portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. All taxes on the Prize are the sole responsibility of each Winner. Once a Winner has been successfully determined pursuant to the procedures identified above, the Prize will be sent to the Winner via the Winner’s Creatively.Pay account.

9. Ownership of Submissions.

You shall retain ownership of your Project Submissions. Creatively and its affiliates and service providers and each of their respective licensees, successors, and assigns shall have the royalty free, worldwide right in perpetuity to use, reproduce, modify, perform, distribute, and display your submission on its website, Platform and apps and in connection with the operation, marketing and other exploitation thereof and its business generally.

10. Notification of Winners.

Winners will be notified by email sent to the email address associated with their profile on Creatively.life from which their Project Submission was made. Each Winner is required to complete, electronically sign and submit a Declaration of Compliance within 3 days of the date the e-mail notification is sent in order to claim their Prize. Each Winner must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth in the Rules or otherwise set forth by Creatively.

11. Disqualification and Forfeiture.

At the sole discretion of Creatively, disqualification, forfeiture and the selection of alternate Winners may result from any of the following: (a) a Winner’s failure to respond to email notification within three (3) days after its transmission; (b) the return of an email notification as undeliverable after three (3) attempts; (c) a Winner’s failure to provide Creatively with the Declaration of Compliance and satisfactory proof age, identity and residency; or (d) a Winner’s non-compliance with the Rules. In the event of a Prize forfeiture, Creatively may, in its sole discretion, award or not award the forfeited Prize to an alternative Winner.

12. Publicity.

As a condition of entry into the Contest, except where prohibited by law, each Winner, by accepting a Prize, hereby grants to Creatively a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license and right, to publicize, broadcast, display and/or otherwise use each Winner’s name, city, state and biographical material (collectively, “Licensed Rights”) in any media now known or hereafter devised throughout the world in perpetuity for advertising and publicity purposes, without additional review, compensation, permission or approval of the Winner.

13. General Conditions.

Creatively Entities are not responsible for: (a) failed, returned or misdirected notifications based upon inaccurate information provided by Winner; (b) any electronic miscommunication or failure, technical hardware or software failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmissions which may limit your ability to participate in the Contest or your ability to claim your Prize; or (c) any technical malfunctions of the telephone network, computer on-line system, computer equipment, software, program malfunctions or other failures, delayed computer transactions or network connections that are human, mechanical or technical in nature, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in the Contest. Participation in the Contest is at your own risk. In its sole discretion, Creatively reserves its right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Contest for any reason. If the operation, security, or administration of the Contest is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, bug, worm, unauthorized human intervention or other technical problem, event of force majeure or other event or circumstance out of the control of Creatively, including, but not limited to, those caused by or related to the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 (and all related strains and sequences) or other pandemic, or in the event the Contest is unable to run as planned for any other reason, as determined by Creatively in its sole discretion, Creatively may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Contest to address the impairment and then resume the Contest in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Rules, (b) terminate the Contest and award one or more Prizes in its sole discretion, or (c) terminate the Contest without awarding Prizes. Creatively reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to damage the Creatively website or Platform or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Creatively reserves the right to seek damages (including attorneys’ fees) and any other remedies to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by Creatively to enforce any provision of these Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other rights of Creatively. Creatively Entities are not responsible for claims, injuries, losses or damages of any kind resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from the awarding, delivery, acceptance, use, misuse, possession, loss or misdirection of the Prize. Sponsor reserves the right to modify these Rules in any way or at any time.

14. Class Action Waiver.

Except where prohibited, YOU agree that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action.

15. Release; Limitations of Liability; Indemnification.

Your entry into this Contest constitutes your agreement to release and hold harmless the Creatively Entities and Creatively’s advertising and promotion agencies, and other companies associated with the Contest, and each of their respective officers, directors, managers, partners, employees, equity holders, representatives, and agents (the “Released Parties”) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest, the Prize, and/or the Winner’s use or enjoyment of the Prize, including, but not limited to: (a) any technical errors associated with the Contest, including lost, interrupted or unavailable Internet Service Provider (ISP), network, server, wireless service provider, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cellular tower or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (c) mechanical, network, electronic, computer, human, printing or typographical errors; (d) application downloads, (e) any other errors or problems in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, errors that may occur in the administration of the Contest, the announcement of the winner, the processing of entries or in any Contest-related materials; (f) entries and responses to Winner notifications which are lost, late, incomplete, illegible, unintelligible, misdirected, damaged or otherwise not received by the intended recipient in whole or in part or for computer or technical error of any kind; (g) any Winner accepting, possessing, using, or misusing of any awarded Prize or any portion thereof; or (h) injury, death, losses or damages of any kind, to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from any entrant’s participation in the Contest. Under no circumstances shall the Released Parties, be responsible or liable for the Winner’s expenses, including, without limitation, tax obligations, or any other obligation of the Winner.

Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ANY OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR THE WINNER’S EXPENSES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TAX OBLIGATIONS, OR ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OF THE WINNER. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE RELEASED PARTIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE RELEASED PARTIES’ TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO, OR AS A RESULT OF THE PROMOTION EXCEED $100. YOU WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO HAVE DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR INCREASED.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties and their successors, and assigns from and against all claims arising from: (a) your breach of these Rules; (b) your Project Submission infringing upon or misappropriating or violating the rights of any third-party, including the right of publicity of any party; and (c) the acts and omissions of any entrant and/or Winner.

16. Disputes

IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS CONTEST, EITHER PARTY SHALL FINALLY AND EXCLUSIVELY RESOLVE THE DISPUTE BY BINDING ARBITRATION GOVERNED BY THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT (“FAA”). All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Rules, entrants rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of Creatively in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than New York.

17. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

You understand and agree that information collected from you is subject to Creatively’s privacy policy located at https://creatively.life/privacy-policy, and your use of the Platform is subject to Creatively’s Terms of Use located at https://creatively.life/terms (the “Terms of Use”).

18. Winner’s List.

To request any legally required winners’ list, send a self-addressed stamped envelope (unless otherwise prohibited by local law) to Creatively, Inc., 450 W. 14^th St., New York, NY 10014, Attn: CreativelyMade™ Contest Winners’ List. All such requests must be received within three (3) months after the end of the Contest.

19. Questions.

If you have any questions regarding the Contest, send an e-mail to feedback@creatively.life with the subject line “CreativelyMade™ Contest.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):

Which projects are eligible for CreativelyMade?

CreativelyMade is open to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years old at the time they submit an entry (i.e. publish a project). Employees of Creatively, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies, as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Can I opt out of being a part of the weekly leaderboard?

At present, all projects submitted each week are automatically eligible to be featured on the CreativelyMade weekly leaderboard. If you have a concern about one of your projects being featured, please reach out to us at feedback@creatively.life.

How are the weekly winning projects chosen?

Each week’s CreativelyMade contest closes on Sunday 11:59pm ET, at which point the top three projects on the CreativelyMade leaderboard are automatically the weekly winners, unless any project is disqualified from consideration based on Creatively’s community guidelines and terms. Every “vote” your project receives helps elevate it to the top of the weekly leaderboard!

How are the monthly grant winners chosen?

At the end of each month, all eligible weekly winning work from the previous month will be eligible for a cash grant up to $5,000, to be awarded at Creatively’s discretion. Project Submissions can be from any creative discipline listed on the Platform, including but not limited to photography, film, animation, digital art, 3D art, illustration, and live productions—provided they are wholly original. For more on submission requirements, see the Contest Rules.

Do I still own my CreativelyMade submissions?

Of course! We believe creatives should retain the rights to their own work, and you have sole ownership and copyright to any work you upload on Creatively.

How can I help my project rise up the CreativelyMade leaderboard?

Every “vote” helps your project rise in the rankings, so share a link to our project with others or give it a boost on social media to encourage your friends and colleagues to give your project more votes on Creatively.

What happens if I’m in a different time zone and I post a project on Sunday after the period ends?

Each week’s CreativelyMade contest closes on Sunday 11:59pm ET, so if you post a new project after that time, you will be automatically entered into the following (current) week’s contest.

How can I tell where my project ranks?

If you navigate to your project page, you’ll see a CreativelyMade banner at the top of the page if the project is in contention for this week. In the banner, you’ll see whether your project is currently ranked within the top projects, and if you tap the “Share” icon, you’ll also be able to see how many votes you’ll need to rise to the first position on the weekly leaderboard. If your project is currently ranked in the top projects, you’ll also be able to see it on the CreativelyMade leaderboard!

How many projects can I submit to CreativelyMade each week?

As many as you’d like! Just add a new project to your Creatively portfolio, and that project will be entered into contention for that week’s CreativelyMade.

Can I resubmit the same CreativelyMade project another week if I don’t win?

Only new projects published to Creatively each week are eligible for CreativelyMade, so you’re not able to re-submit an existing project for consideration. That said, if you’ve updated one of your projects to the extent that it’s now fundamentally different, we encourage you to publish a new project featuring that new work!

What if I collaborated with another creative and/or brand on a project that’s currently in contention for CreativelyMade?

Collaboration and giving credit for creative work is at the heart of Creatively, and we encourage you to ensure all collaborators and brands are given proper credit for their work on any creative projects on our platform. In spotlighting and celebrating our weekly winners, we will strive to credit any collaborators where possible. Should you be selected as a CreativelyMade grant winner, any money awarded is yours to keep or share with collaborators as you choose. For more on CreativelyMade submissions and eligibility, please refer to the CreativelyMade Contest Rules.

How will I get paid if I’m selected to receive a grant?

CreativelyMade grants will be awarded using CreativelyPay, the fastest way to get paid for creative work. Sign up for free here!

Throughout Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting remarkable women who are cultivating collective spaces across creative industries. Meet Chela Mitchell—founder and director of Chela Mitchell Gallery.

Recognized as a voice for change in the art world, Mitchell is dedicated to the equity of artists and art professionals. She’s worked with institutions, corporations, and art collectors to inform their acquisitions in emerging, mid-career, and established markets. In addition to founding the Chela Mitchell Gallery, a contemporary space rooted in cultivating and amplifying unique voices in fine art and design, Mitchell serves as an art advisor helping collectors to build diverse collections.

Having grown up in a Black neighborhood in the Southeast corridor of Washington, D.C., Mitchell credits the city for her appetite for art and culture. Before devoting herself full-time to the art world, Chela worked as a fashion stylist at Net-a-Porter, Barneys New York, Intermix, and Vogue Japan. She has been featured in Cultured Magazine, Architectural Digest, Forbes, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, ArtNews, Artnet News, NR Magazine, and 10 Magazine. Mitchell’s work has also inspired the creation of Komuna, a global arts club hosting private exhibition tours and talks focusing on artists and patrons of color. They’ll soon be opening their membership again for 2023!

You can check out more of Chela Mitchell’s work here on Creatively and @hellocreatively on Instagram.

Meet art advisor and gallerist, Chela Mitchell

What is the first creative project you remember?

I remember making papier-mâché molds of our faces in my elementary school art class. I don’t recall which grade, but I remember it being a process. After the molds were formed, we had to let them dry and return the following week to paint them. I always got sad when the class ended.

Describe your aesthetic in three words.

Futuristic. Experimental. Dreamy.

What was the most fulfilling collaboration you’ve worked on?

My daughter is hands down my most significant collaboration of all time, space, and lifetimes. Professionally, I loved art directing with Meek Mill, his team, and artist/photographer Nate Palmer to create imagery surrounding his ‘Expensive Pain’ project. It was extraordinary to watch someone who grew up from similar origins as myself who was daring enough to try something new. His vulnerability allowed us to capture something, unlike anything he had done before. Nate Palmer is uber-talented and young – I think fresh perspectives are essential for us to see the full spectrum of what art can be.

Do you think creativity is something you’re born with or something you’re taught?

This is a great question—nature vs. nurture. I think you’re born with creativity. You’ll be attracted to what will advance your life’s purpose.

What do you know now that you wish you knew at the start of your career?

I wish I knew how to distinguish the difference between a colleague and a friend. I have it down now, but setting the boundaries is essential.

How do you cultivate strong relationships with clients?

I’m not transactional with my clients. Collectors can sense when you’re passionate about what you’re doing. It’s not something that you can pretend. I relish spending time and learning about their life outside of collecting. I go above and beyond to ensure that they have the best experience.

One hundred years from now, what do you hope people write about your work?

I’m grateful to be alive to witness some of what I’d like to be written. Recently, someone said that I’m a champion for artists – what an honor! I won’t be alive 100 years from now, but I hope that whatever they say about my work is fascinating. I’d hate to be a bore.

Follow @ChelaMitchellArt on Creatively.

Creatively is more than a platform—we’re a creative collective.

Questions or feedback? Email us at feedback@creatively.life

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Throughout Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting remarkable women who are cultivating collective spaces across creative industries. Women like Sylvia Zakhary; a creative entrepreneur, film producer, and founder/CEO of the Mamag Group—an award-winning entertainment company focused on global story-telling across film, tv, advertising, and more.

Sylvia Zakhary is Egyptian-American, born in New York City and raised throughout East Africa & the Middle East. Zakhary’s body of work, shaped by her upbringing, focuses on cultural authenticity and the advocacy of artistic freedom. In 2016, she founded the Mamag Group on this principle, seeking to bridge the gap between culture and commerce—challenging the status quo and building brands that champion representation. By 2019, Zakhary was listed as one of the Top Ten Storytellers to Watch by Variety, and Mamag was awarded the 4th Fastest Growing Agency Worldwide by Adweek.

Zakhary has collaborated with Julia Roberts, Cardi B, Alicia Keys, Ethan Hawke, Kali Uchis, Swizz Beatz, and more. A few recent credits include producing the 2021 NAACP Award-winning BLACK IS KING by Beyoncé, directing the WNBA 2022 Global Campaign, and creative-directing the 2022 Alicia + Keys World Tour. Her latest endeavor, the Storyhouse Foundation, is a global community & member-based platform dedicated to connecting artists, creatives & thought-leaders through space, experience, and culture. Zakhary opened the first 10,000-sq-ft Storyhouse in Los Angeles hosting dozens of cultural events, foreign film screenings, curated dinners, and even a “Laughing Meditation Session led by Donald Glover.”

You can check out more of Sylvia Zakhary’s work here on Creatively and @hellocreatively on Instagram.

Meet creative entrepreneur, Sylvia Zakhary.

What is the first creative project you remember?

My earliest creative “project” was hiding in the closet as a small child and drawing all over the walls…something my mother disdained, but never discouraged. I’m grateful for this. 🙂

But, if we are speaking professionally, I’d have to say it was being Franco Lacosta’s creative assistant on the first season of a show called Model Latina way back in the early 2000s! Wow, time has flown by but representation has remained a constant in my life.

Describe your aesthetic in three words.

Vibrant. Global. Elegance.

What was the most fulfilling collaboration you’ve worked on?

Creative Directing Alicia Keys’ performance for the Queen’s Jubilee in London last summer. There was something about that moment that simply unlocked a core memory for us all.

Do you think creativity is something you’re born with, or something you’re taught?

I wholeheartedly know “creativity” is something you are born with, and I also believe “creativity” is something we all have access to when we allow it to find us.

What do you know now that you wish you knew at the start of your career?

Trust the process. Every experience, every victory, every lesson was designed and written for your path.

How do you cultivate strong relationships with clients?

By listening intently and remaining refreshingly honest in collaboration.

Sylvia & husband/creative partner, Sing J. Lee

One hundred years from now, what do you hope people write about your work?

I pray the spaces I create through Storyhouse are still in existence and that a whole new generation is working diligently inside, to push the work further, in ways we could have never imagined.

Follow @sylvia.zakhary on Creatively.

Creatively is more than a platform—we’re a creative collective.

Questions or feedback? Email us at feedback@creatively.life

This Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting remarkable women who are cultivating collective spaces across creative industries. Kicking us off is Jen V. Benitez, a California-based creative entrepreneur, energy healer, arts educator, and founder of PINAYSPHERE—a non-profit organization for Filipina-American youth artists.

Benitez was born into a family of healers. This inherited ancestral knowledge guides and informs her work as an advocate for women’s health and sisterhood through artistic exploration and community.

PINAYSPHERE embodies this by providing opportunities for Filipina/x girls and young adults (Pinay) to pursue their creative talents through mentorship, art programs, and exhibitions. Benitez also facilitates children’s and women’s healing circles. In 2019, she founded UMAKYAT, an ancestral healing program for those in the diaspora.

You can check out more of PINAYSPHERE’s work here on Creatively and @hellocreatively on Instagram.

Meet Jen Benitez, founder of PINAYSPHERE.

What is the first creative project you remember?

‘Seeds of Change’ Fashion Show with my bestie in 2004. We both were fresh out of FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) and I wanted to put together a kids’ fashion show. It was a fun experience, but yea, kids + stage + instructions is a great idea only if you’re a fairy godmother with a wand. It was a hot mess! But I have to say, it was a great learning experience. It gave me confidence in being a leader, an artist, and a community organizer.

Describe your aesthetic in three words.

Comfort, tomboy, feminine.

What was the most fulfilling collaboration you’ve worked on?

Co-creating 2 beautiful children with Jeremy, my husband & love of my life—yet still figuring out how to work full-time schedules, find our sanity, and be decent parents!

Do you think creativity is something you’re born with or something you’re taught?

Both. You can learn through a variety of processes or it can be in your DNA; such as being birthed by artists.

What do you know now that you wish you knew at the start of your career?

Protect your ideas & make investing in yourself the priority.

How do you cultivate strong relationships with clients?

Human Connection vs. Human Transaction. Don’t give so you can take, basically.

One hundred years from now, what do you hope people write about your work?

“Jen taught us the key to a happy life is from napping more and planning less.”

Follow @PINAYSPHERE on Creatively.

Creatively is more than a platform—we’re a creative collective.

Questions or feedback? Email us at feedback@creatively.life

Throughout Black History Month, we’re championing extraordinary Black creatives whose influential work is leading the way across creative industries. Enter: Kendall Reynolds, a footwear designer who sees shoes as a form of communication, representing a woman’s dreams and emotions.

According to Reynolds, the right pair of shoes can be transformative, “lending a woman individuality and changing her character, attitude and bearing as she walks.” At just 28, the Chicago native has always had an intuitive affinity for superb craftsmanship even before she could articulate the concepts. To hone her design skills, Reynolds attended Ars Sutoria in Milan, the world-renowned shoe and bag design university. There, she had intensive training in all technical aspects of shoe development from design to construction.

In 2015, Reynolds started her brand, Kendall Miles Designs, while she was still a senior at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, combining avant-garde construction methods with classic designs. After three collection cycles, Kendall and her team decided to commit to a direct-to-consumer business model that allows for season-less, limited-edition drops—all while maintaining true couture standards.

Handmade in Italy, all of Kendall Miles’ creations are hand-sketched by Reynolds herself. Viewed as works of art in their own right rather than mere accessories, Kendall Miles footwear has been spotted on runways, style stars, and icons like Ava DuVernay, Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, Ravyn Lenae, and Lizzo.

You can check out more of Kendall Reynolds’ work here on Creatively and @hellocreatively on Instagram.

Meet footwear designer, Kendall Reynolds

1. What is the first creative project you remember?

The first big creative project I remember doing was in middle school when I was twelve. I was interested in modeling, so I wanted to make myself a comp card. I styled myself and did my hair—it was a full-day shoot—I had a bunch of different looks.

2. Describe your aesthetic in three words.

Classy, feminine, and edgy. A friend of mine recently described my style as “business kitty.” That feels pretty accurate.

3. What was the most fulfilling collaboration you’ve worked on?

In 2022, I collaborated with my younger brother Miles on a sneaker. The Kendall Miles brand bares both of our names, but the ‘Miles Sneaker’ was our first men’s release and one of the most successful drops we’ve ever had. It really meant a lot to collaborate with him.

4. Do you think creativity is something you’re born with or something you’re taught?

I think creativity is something you’re born with, and I think everyone is born with it!

5. What do you know now that you wish you knew at the start of your career?

It’s not always about one big win or one particular instance that changes your trajectory. It’s about all the little wins that accumulate along the way.

6. How do you cultivate strong relationships with clients?

For me, it’s really just about being transparent and an authentic person. Because I’m so forward-facing in my business, all I can really do is sell people on my personality—my perspective, my story, my vision. So, I just stay as true to myself as possible, and cultivate relationships organically.

7. One hundred years from now, what do you hope people write about your work?

I hope to be known as somewhat of a pioneer. When I go to Italy, and I’m working with my factories—and there are Gucci, Prada, Valentino shoes coming down the line, and then I see Kendall Miles coming down the line—knowing that, I’m the first Black-owned brand that they’ve ever worked with, I feel like I am representing for my community.

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Happy New York Fashion Week! Throughout Black History Month, we’re championing extraordinary Black creatives and their influential work, leading the way across creative industries. Jacques Agbobly is another inspiring example, providing a deeply personal, hands-on approach to design.

The 2022 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist came to Chicago as a nine-year-old refugee from Togo. Their creative work explores the duality of their identity—negotiating African culture and assimilated American culture—through their unique textile designs. Agbobly graduated with a BFA from Parsons School of Design, and received a CFDA Scholarship in 2019. With Covid forcing the industry to recalibrate in 2020, Agbobly took a step back from fashion to reflect on the kind of designs they really wanted to create: clothing that created connections and sparked joy.

Their now eponymous brand, Agbobly [formerly Black Boy Knits] is wonderfully expansive in its approach as an independent design studio creating unique, colorful knitwear pieces on a made-to-order basis, eliminating the possibility of excess in production. Each product is made in-house, by hand, using natural fibers that are biodegradable and eco-friendly.

Agbobly makes a point to emphasize Black, queer, size inclusive, and immigrant narratives in its visual identity and marketing approach. “Clothes in western worlds are often not made for us. When only given the option to shift between small, medium, and large, we often find ourselves reading between the lines trying to find meaning.”

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1. What is the first creative project you remember?

Growing up in Togo, I spent a lot of time with my mom and her sisters in hair shops, while they braided hair. When I would visit my grandmother, I would convince her to buy me Barbie dolls and I spent a lot of time styling their hair and customizing their outfits.

2. Describe your aesthetic in three words.

Color, maximal, and bold.

3. What was the most fulfilling collaboration you’ve worked on?

The one I am currently working on for NYFW in September that I am not a liberty to discuss at the moment.

4. Do you think creativity is something you’re born with, or something you’re taught?

I think it can be both. It’s something you naturally have, but with a nurturing environment you can mold and fine tune.

5. What do you know now that you wish you knew at the start of your career?

To not second guess anything – it’s okay to make mistakes and commit boldly to my creative and business decisions. Certain things may not make sense in the beginning, but with consistency, there will be light.

6. How do you cultivate strong relationships with clients?

When I started my business, I was focused on custom made clothing, so I was really working with clients on an individual basis and getting to learn about their likes and dislikes when it came to what they want to put on their bodies.

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7. One hundred years from now, what do you hope people write about your work?

My goal is to diversify the conversation around the work that comes from African Designers. There’s so much depth within our stories and I hope that 100 years from now people will be writing about that.

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This Black History Month, we’re championing extraordinary Black creatives and their influential work, leading the way across creative industries. Brand strategist William “VJ” White is an excellent example.

With over a decade’s worth of experience within the music marketing space, the Los Angeles-based marketer began his career as a Business Marketing student at Temple University hosting events for student communities, revealing his inner passion for grassroots marketing, brand development, and experiential marketing. After college, he joined the Cricket Wireless marketing team in launching Muve Music, the first mobile music streaming platform. For the 2011 launch, he enlisted three DMV native Grammy-nominated artists—Mya, Wale, and Raheem DeVaughn—to perform intimate shows at store locations throughout the region.

In 2016, he took his talents to Warner Music Group, working across music merchandise production and product management. With his deep connection to the industry, he also added artist manager to his resume, working with independent recording artists like Kari Faux, under his own agency W SQD. Recent stand-out projects include the Rico Nasty X Rhymezlikedimez collectible, Burna Boy’s April 2022 Madison Square Garden concert merch, and Lizzo’s “The Special Tour” merch collection. In 2023, VJ became the Director of Fan Strategy and Experiences at SCP.

VJ’s career is one that emphasizes the importance of elevating a new generation of Black creators in the music industry. He is an avid supporter of the Quinn Coleman Scholarship. Created in memory of his dear friend and colleague, in partnership with the GRAMMY Museum, the financial scholarship and career development program is designed to support and uplift college students on a music career path. Learn more here.

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Meet brand strategist, William “VJ” White

What is the first creative project you remember?

The very first creative project I remember had to be in middle school, entering public school art competitions. I was recognized for a couple in DC: a pastel duck stamp competition and the Future of Metro DC Transit competition.

Describe your aesthetic in three words.

Abstract, timeless, eye-catching. (Three and a half words!)

Curtis Mayfield blanket

What was the most fulfilling collaboration you’ve worked on?

My most fulfilling collaboration was with Rico Nasty x Rhymezlikedimez x ToyQube. As a fan of pop art, having the opportunity to create an actual vinyl figure was a dream come true!

What’s one creative project that taught you something fundamental about yourself?

Working on merch for a global artist like Lizzo really tested my cross-functional skills to communicate effectively and consider a room full of opinions while persistently getting answers across the finish line.

What do you know now that you wish you knew at the start of your career?

Cover your ass and don’t hesitate to over-communicate. Everyone operates at a different pace so making sure the point gets across to the entire team with a few needed follow-ups is nothing to be timid about. Now, that doesn’t mean being a pest every hour (lol) but understand the cadence of your work, and ignore the CC’s on copy. Make sure every need is addressed so the team remains aligned.

How do you cultivate strong relationships with clients?

I listen to the client’s needs and address the points they care most about. Far too often, project managers will enforce the needs of the company first or place clients in a box. By understanding the ins and outs of our business, I find solutions and provide insight right away that will excite them during the initial call. I like to leave the client satisfied knowing they came to the right person and not have to hear, “Let me get back to you on that.”

Bespoke incense for Quinta Brunson’s book launch

One hundred years from now, what do you hope people write about your work?

“He didn’t take no for an answer.”

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Chromatic and dynamic: two words to describe Nina Palomba’s portfolio.

From old-school tattoo designs to mural art, Palomba’s diverse creative experience brings her optimistic perspective across illustration, production design, and everything in between. With Palomba’s “All Love” mantra, the Los Angeles-based artist focuses on creating colorful, upbeat art that inspires positivity and spreads love and happiness.

With over a decade’s worth of professional experience in fine arts to entertainment production, Palomba has worked for various global studios, consumer brands, and media companies, such as Looney Tunes, Warner Brothers, WNBA, and Adidas. Palomba’s original artwork has been featured across TV, film, commercials, retailers, and publications such as Playboy, Juxtapoz, and LA Weekly. With an independent storefront, NNZWRLD, Palomba sells original products, including a limited edition MediCom Toy BE@RBRICK, the Happy Heart collection, and bespoke paintings and sculptures. Palomba is also currently a tattoo apprentice at Proud of You LA.

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Meet multidisciplinary artist, Nina Palomba

What is the first creative project you remember?

I have so many projects I remember doing all the way back to grade school! I’ll answer with the first paid project which was illustrating a menu for a local restaurant in Jackson, Wyoming when I was 12 years old. It was a pencil illustration of pasta and shrimp with cursive hand lettering. I’m sure my mom still has a copy of it somewhere.

Describe your aesthetic in three words.

Colorful, charming, whimsical.

What was the most fulfilling collaboration you’ve worked on?

The most fulfilling collaboration I have worked on was the “Pride is Good” campaign with Playboy. I was one of seven queer artists chosen to reimagine the iconic Playboy Bunny Ears with the prompt, “What does pride mean to you?” in mind. It was the first-ever official Bunny Ear collection sold in editions of 500. 100% of the proceeds went directly to the Trevor Project. This was an extremely exciting and humbling project to be a part of because I have my own personal connections to that cause.

This project may have been the first time I felt safe and supported to express who I am fully in the scope of a project. It was a very emotional and amazing opportunity to create artwork that could help amplify the voices of my community and was incredibly fulfilling to be a part of something creative that drove awareness toward conversion therapy and how we can all help make a real difference and help bring positive change.

Do you think creativity is something you’re born with or something you’re taught?

A little of both maybe. I think creativity is something that everyone can access within themselves. Creativity can be expressed in so many ways, that I think people don’t even recognize sometimes that they are even doing it. There are many creative skills that can be taught, learned and developed over time, but there are definitely true creative souls out there that are just born with a heightened creative ability and purpose to do so.

What do you know now that you wish you knew at the start of your career?

At the start of my career, I wish I knew that everyone’s journey will be very different. It may sound simple, but there are so many ways to get to where you want to go and unfortunately no perfect formula to become one thing or another.

My education prepped everyone the same way despite everyone’s different areas of interests and skills. Coming out of that, I had the perception early in my career that if I followed the necessary steps to get from this goal to that goal, or work my way up the ranks, I would eventually get where I wanted to. That has definitely not been the case in a large portion of my career.

There have been so many moments where I felt I had to do one style of work, or focus on one medium out of fear of not creating a consistent foundation for myself. I know now that the real key to going further and making magic is to simply make things that make you happy. Not to force anything, and find the ability to let go.

There were so many things I wanted to do early on and opportunities I really wished for—some of those have happened and many not—but the beauty of that journey has been discovering and doing the opportunities that truly have been meant for me. Going back to the previous question, that has become the most fulfilling aspect of my career so far.

How do you cultivate strong relationships with clients?

The best way to cultivate strong relationships with clients is to do what you promise to! Being kind and proactive is always very appreciated. Having a passion for the projects you work on is crucial. It is okay to turn down projects that don’t spark something for you. There will always be another opportunity. Be honest about your abilities and be willing to work with them on revisions. Be comfortable with pivots. You should take pride in the outcome just as much as they do and have the desire to make the best you can. At the end of the day they are the ones hiring you!

One hundred years from now, what do you hope people write about your work?

Years and years from now, I hope that people look back on my work and what I’ve created with the same awe and admiration they do with the legacy Disney left behind. I want my work to stand alongside those who have inspired me most and feel like it fits right in. This is something in the back of my mind all the time as I create and cultivate my career. I try every day to move forward with kindness and create work that uplifts and will hopefully keep a positive footprint long after I am gone.

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Brianna Alysse, a Pisces, falls under the zodiac’s most artistic sign, and her portfolio is enough evidence of astrology.

The self-taught photographer, artist, and creative director is deeply entrenched in the Los Angeles creative scene, but Brianna stands out with her authentic, small-town roots. Raised in Murrieta, CA, Brianna aims to make everyone behind her lens feel comfortable and confident in their skin through her visual artistry. In her decade-plus career, her passion has led her to express a compelling portfolio rich with color, emotion, and her muses’ true essence.

Brianna has captured a range of creative work, from editorial and campaign shoots to album and single artwork covers. She has worked with talents such as Kehlani, Camila Cabello, YG, Teyana Taylor, and Post Malone, as well as clients such as Savage x Fenty, Grailed, and Playboy.

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Meet photographer, Brianna Alysse

What is the first creative project you remember?

My first memorable creative project would definitely be picking up a camera and asking my best friend to let me shoot her at a railroad track. It reminds me of how far I’ve come since then. I had no clue what photography came with. I didn’t know about camera settings, editing programs, or what it took to make my vision come to life. All I knew was that I wanted to take photos. So that will always be my first creative project that I’ll never forget.

Describe your aesthetic in three words.

Timeless, authentic, moody.

What was the most fulfilling collaboration you’ve worked on?

Kehlani, Blue Water Road Trip. I will never forget it! It was a week of non-stop taking photos while also traveling and being in nature along the coast of California. A Pisces dream, haha. This collaboration made me fall in love with photography all over again in a different way. I was pushed out of my comfort zone, picked up a film camera for the first time, and learned that simplicity truly is a powerful tool. You really don’t need much. I’ve always been a fan of natural lighting, but using the natural elements of the earth was a whole new level of intriguing and beautiful to me.

Do you think creativity is something you’re born with or something you’re taught?

I think creativity is intuitively a part of human beings. However, I feel because society puts a lot of pressure on “you can’t make money through art,” most humans tend to suppress their creativity. But everyone has their niche; we all just gotta tap in. Any creative ideas you might have, at least give it a try. You’ll naturally teach yourself how to be better at it for the simple fact of just loving it. So I feel that it might be a bit of both.

What do you know now that you wish you knew at the start of your career?

There are no rules to the photography game. Experiment and have fun. Also, it’s okay not to accept projects that don’t align with my vision.

How do you cultivate strong relationships with clients?

I like to have fun when I’m shooting. I consider myself a pretty light-hearted and goofy person, but I feel that it’s really important to always be kind and always be myself with my clients. It’s important to me that my clients feel their best confident selves and know how beautiful they are.

One hundred years from now, what do you hope people write about your work?

Truthfully, I’m not sure what I would want them to write about my work, but I would hope that they always see the beauty in it.

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Boys Like Flowers Too.™ For NYC-based photographer and filmmaker Kat Page, her latest photo series challenges traditional paradigms of masculinity in contrast with delicate nature. For Page, provocative photo series are just one way to impact a collective. Across her portfolio, you will find a consistent pattern of intimate human stories that challenge the status quo in the entertainment and beauty industries.

Equal parts photographer and filmmaker, Page applies both disciplines across most of her projects, valuing their nuances and ability to tell stories in different ways. Page has created videos and stills for editorial outlets such as InStyle Magazine, Teen Vogue, and 1883 Magazine, and commercial clients including Amazon, Walgreens, Rodial Beauty, and Cotton On.

No stranger to photographing A-list talent, in 2019, Page produced and directed the CFDA Fashion Awards’ backstage interviews, featuring Bella Hadid, Hasan Minhaj, and Jason Wu. She also photographed winners, including Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, at the 2020 SAG Awards.

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Meet photographer, Kat Page

What is the first creative project you remember?

When I was in college, I had an advertising professor who was also a commercial photographer. I asked if I could assist him in exchange for time in his studio, and he said yes! I reached out to local model agencies, and did test shoots weekly with amazing makeup artists and stylists. It was my first taste of creative collaboration and conceptualizing an editorial story from start to finish. My first paid project was concert photography at the arena I interned at. My boss—an amazing woman and friend still to this day—saw I loved photography and needed photos for Facebook (the new marketing tool at the time). She said they would pay me $50 per show and give me creative freedom and full access to the front and backstage. I was able to photograph artists like Wiz Khalifa, Drake, and Mac Miller.

Describe your aesthetic in three words.

Humanistic, playful, sincere.

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What was the most fulfilling collaboration you’ve worked on?

I have a lot thankfully, but a few that are top of mind. Recently, I got to travel to Jamaica. Not only was it a career marker for me, as I was directing my first branded short film, but the client and team I worked with were just amazing and so talented. The best feeling on a project is when the client trusts you 100% and it is pure collaboration.

What’s one creative project that taught you something fundamental about yourself?

Over the years, I have learned that I am not a fashion photographer, as hard as I tried. Even though I can admire the beauty of fashion and the art of it, I just want to see the truth of the person wearing it. I want the fashion to enhance the human spirit. I could not care less if the human is able to enhance the fashion they are wearing. This frustrates stylists as I tend to not focus on the clothes. (Sorry!) But I want anyone who steps in front of my lens to feel seen and beautiful. If that is my only superpower, I’ll use it at every chance I get.

Mahogany Wade on film

Do you think creativity is something you’re born with or something you’re taught?

Born with it, 100%. Creativity is about wanting to make something from your point of view for the world to see. I believe we all have that as kids. Think about how you wanted to show your parents every time you made something, from a painting to a custom living room Hot Wheels track. What makes one believe they are creative as an adult is having someone who sees their talent more than they do and told them so, permitting them to be creative out loud. So, if you are reading this, just know you are so gorgeously creative, and I can’t wait to see what you make!

What do you know now that you wish you knew at the start of your career?

I didn’t go to art school, so I went into the industry with a business mindset and the need to prove myself to clients and peers. I wish I had known the value of surrounding myself with photographers and other creatives. I’ve learned it is crucial to have peers and mentors to bounce ideas off of, to play out ideas with, to vent when needed, and to ask for advice.

Boys Like Flowers Too.™

How do you cultivate strong relationships with clients?

By being honest, kind, and transparent about needs and expectations, from first conversations to post-production. It makes everybody’s job easier if we can trust each other to take feedback, pivot when needed, and make the vision come to life. I have been on the client side, and it’s best if you can all align, speak openly, and have fun!

Brad Pitt, SAG Awards 2020

One hundred years from now, what do you hope people write about your work?

An artist who captures the true essence of a person at that moment in their life. It may not always be trendy or chic, but it is always honest.

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Made to order, by hand, with love—a promise that comes with every piece of Lorraine West Jewelry.

The Brooklyn-based artisan stirs a soulful touch into her elevated accessories, merging her Caribbean roots with bold and minimalist design sensibilities. Working with her hands comes naturally, thanks to her mother, a baker and her father, a carpenter. Inspired by geometric shapes and symbology in reference to self-expression and liberation, Lorraine West Jewelry is equal parts fine art and high fashion.

West’s craftsmanship broke into pop culture in 1999, when her leather cuff bracelets caught the attention of Andre 3000, Erykah Badu, and Common. Since then, West’s designs have continued to adorn countless everyday people and icons such as Zendaya, Lizzo, and Beyoncé in “Black Is King,” donning West’s signature oversized palette earrings. Recently, West launched a fine jewelry capsule collection at Greenwich Street Jewelry and received a virtual retrospective of her work at New York City Jewelry Week.

Kicking off 2023, in collaboration with RAD x De Beers Group’s #BlackIsBrilliant, West’s ethically and sustainably sourced natural diamonds from Botswana were worn by Keke Palmer at the 2023 New York Film Critics Circle Awards earlier this week! In support of Keke’s advocacy of Black creative talent, a $25,000 donation will be made to a charity of her choice.

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What is the first creative project you remember?

My first creative project I remember was in the 2nd grade for a local poster contest in my elementary school; titled Never Swim Alone. I won 2nd place and that was when I knew I wanted to be a professional artist as my career choice.

Describe your aesthetic in three words.

Elegant, Powerful, Timeless

What was the most fulfilling collaboration you’ve worked on?

Currently my latest collaboration with RAD x De Beers; #BlackisBrilliant

What’s one creative project that taught you something fundamental about yourself?

25 years worth of jewelry design projects is too robust to choose from. Every project generates more lessons, knowledge, and mastery.

Do you think creativity is something you’re born with or something you’re taught?

I believe every human is born with creativity. It’s up to us to recognize it and cultivate it.

What’s the last dream you had?

Dreaming while awake — traveling to London for the opening of Sotheby’s, Brilliant and Black II Exhibition 2022. It was the first time I saw my work overseas IRL. It was one of the best experiences of my life.

One hundred years from now, what do you hope people write about your work?

100 years from now I want people to feel the power and beauty of my jewelry and keep their pieces as part of their family heirlooms.

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