27 episodes

A melanated self development and empowerment platform that encourages our listeners to look at life through a different lens (other perspectives).

Colored Lens Aria Collins

    • Society & Culture

A melanated self development and empowerment platform that encourages our listeners to look at life through a different lens (other perspectives).

    Are You Having Carnival Tabanca? Understanding Caribbean Carnival

    Are You Having Carnival Tabanca? Understanding Caribbean Carnival

    In this episode Sha from TingzNice stopped by to chat about her carnival experience and expertise. TingzNice is a platform made to highlight the Caribbean diaspora she is your carnival mentor! Ever since COVID-19 we haven't had a carnival since and in this episode Sha and I get to relive some of our carnival memories while sharing tips and tricks that you'll need once we're back on the road!Be sure to check out TingzNice on social media!https://tingznice.com/ Instagram/Twitter: @tingznice Col...

    • 57 min
    What Does Being A Black Dad Mean To You? Ft.Melanin Dads Podcast

    What Does Being A Black Dad Mean To You? Ft.Melanin Dads Podcast

    A father is someone who's the male biological parent of the child. A dad a male parental figure that is present and in a child's life. This is a conversation about the guys, for the guys, by the guys. Julian from Melanin Dads Podcast stopped by Colored Lens to have a conversation of what being a black dad/father means to him. How do we break generational curses? We unpack many common stereotypes about black fathers and where it was rooted from. A conversation for anyone to check out!

    • 1 hr 36 min
    Three Key Ingredients You Didn't Even Realize You Needed ft. Aria Collins

    Three Key Ingredients You Didn't Even Realize You Needed ft. Aria Collins

    Aria stops by to talk about the three key things she's learned while striving towards her personal and professional goals. She also gives a personal life update on how she landed a promotion at NBCUniversal and pivoted her career path into marketing and business. This episode also includes a PRODUCT GIVEAWAY! Edge Naturale teamed up with Colored Lens to give you a FREE JAR! Edge Naturale is a follicle enhancer made to restore thinning or damaged edges. If you would like a cha...

    • 22 min
    How Do You Start Your Career in Freelancing? Black Artist Shares Her Story

    How Do You Start Your Career in Freelancing? Black Artist Shares Her Story

    Lauren better known as Lo Harris is a black artist, illustrator, and animator based in Brooklyn, NY. Lo Harris stopped by Colored Lens to share how she established a freelance career in art. She has always treated her art as a hobby until one day she rediscovered her passion and transformed her career (Lo Harris previously worked at NBC). She shares many amazing tips and advice for early creatives who are looking to establish themselves.You can connect or look at Lo Harris Art at @lohar...

    • 53 min
    How Do You Transform Your Passion Into A Career? Makeup Career In The Entertainment Industry

    How Do You Transform Your Passion Into A Career? Makeup Career In The Entertainment Industry

    Patricia Ambroise from New York stopped by to talk about her experience as a key makeup and grooming artist in the media and entertainment industry. She's been in the industry for over 10 years and have worked on feature films, television, music videos, commercials, and print. We talked about the challenges and rewards working in the industry while looking at how social media has changed the game and opened new doors. If you're considering a career in beauty, cosmetics,...

    • 46 min
    What Does Success Look Like In The Caribbean? Millennials In Grenada

    What Does Success Look Like In The Caribbean? Millennials In Grenada

    Our Guest Crystal Nedd (@neddyandfriends_gd) stops by to have a conversation on some 'struggles' millennials face in Grenada when looking to improve themselves. What does success look like for you? How can you succeed in this thing called adulting?This episode is Sponsored by Face of Grenada.If you're interested in entering our raffle for a free resume and cover letter follow these steps below!1.Take a screenshot of you listening to this episode2. Share on your social media be sure to t...

    • 1 hr 5 min

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