RareMaven: The Podcast

RareMaven Media and Productions, LLC.
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RareMaven: The Podcast is a series that explores the journey in entrepreneurship for Black Women Creatives & how they stay motivated & inspired to own their vision while creating new possibilities.

  1. May 5

    Season 5, Episode 3 - Camille Smith, Meditation Teacher/Writer

    Unwind, reset, and tap into your inner world on this episode of "RareMaven: The Podcast" featuring Camille Smith (@clearlycamille). Camille is a writer, meditation teacher, and creative guide who invites us into a powerful conversation on mindfulness as a tool for artistry, healing, and everyday balance. Camille shares how even one minute of stillness can shift your day and your work because creative work is mindful work. Inside the episode: Why meditation matters for creativesHow to start small even with just one minuteBuilding a daily wellness routine around a full scheduleThe power of stillness through physical and mental awarenessJournaling as meditation uncensored, honest, freeA gentle daily flow for the creative mindTo keep up with the podcast follow us  ⁨@raremavenmedia and visit our website at www.RareMaven.Media

    40 min

  2. Mar 24

    Season 5, Episode 2 - Eboni Price, WillFilm4Food Entertainment

    Your tribe is your vibe ✨ On an ALL NEW episode of #RareMavenPodcast, we’re taking it to Hollywood with award-winning director and writer Eboni Price (@willfilm4food) 🎬 With 80+ projects and her feature debut Free, Eboni is all about building community through filmmaking. We dive into her journey, what makes Sinners Oscar-worthy, and why Black women cultivating community in film and TV matters now more than ever. Tune in now and subscribe for more conversations like this. Follow us @RareMavenMedia and visit www.RareMaven.media for more podcast info and to learn more about us! #RareMavenPodcast #BlackWomenInFilm #FilmIndustry #WomenInEntertainment #FilmmakerLife

    29 min

  3. Feb 24

    Season 1, Episode 5 - Angel Edme, Fashion & Beauty Maven

    Level Up Your Content Through Self Love w/ Angel Edme on this episode of RareMaven: The Podcast. Angel, an NYC based fashion and beauty content creator, shares how trusting who she is and taking leap after leap led her to evolve creatively and step into life on her own terms, leaving her TV/Film career in less than 3 years to become a full-time content creator. In this episode, we dive into how turning inward is the first step to practicing self-love, building self-confidence, and creating content rooted in authenticity. As Angel puts it, it’s about learning to “make yourself in curiosity.” To keep up with the podcast follow us on Instagram @raremavenmedia or visit our website at www.raremaven.media

    41 min

  4. 09/09/2025

    Season 4, Episode 5 - Miosha McFadden, Brown Girl Bags

    🎙️ Rare Maven Podcast: “Living in Luxury Form” w/ Miosha J. McFadden of @justmelaninluxurybrand Get ready to stitch your dreams into reality and strut them down the runway—because this week on the #RareMavenPodcast, we’re diving into intentional fashion, radical self-love, and living unapologetically in luxury form with creative powerhouse Miosha J. McFadden, founder of Just Melanin and Brown Girl Bags. ✨ From being bullied to boldly standing out, Miosha shares her journey of reinvention, resilience, and redefining what it means to be who you are, especially when the world tries to dim your light. Starting in college with a vision rooted in empowerment and melanin magic, she turned pain into purpose—creating brands that speak to confidence, authenticity, and empowered Black womanhood. 🎧 In this episode, we cover: How Miosha launched her fashion line and found the right manufacturers 🧵 What it means to create "empowerment through luxury" Wellness tips on staying grounded and true to yourself 🌱 Why it's okay (and necessary) to reinvent yourself And her biggest business tip: “Start a brand that sets you apart.” Key Theme: Be who you are.Affirmation: I am living in luxury form. Whether you're a fashionpreneur or on your self-love journey, this conversation is for every woman who’s ever felt unseen—but chose to shine anyway.🎙 Hosted by @RareMavenMedia

    32 min

  5. 07/15/2025

    Season 4, Episode 4 - Shawana Ward, The Self Love Song

    On this episode of "Rare Maven: The Podcast," we're joined by Shawana Ward, founder of @TheSelf LoveSong — a wellness brand that began as a Zoom call and has grown into a movement supporting individuals, schools, and organizations through music, movement and mindfulness.As summer radiates joy and creativity, Shawana shares how to stay rooted, inspired, and in motion with self-love this summer, sharing:* Reconnecting with your intuition* Using creativity as a tool for healing* Finding "mindful moments: that align with your lifestyle* Letting music be your medicine* How to lead with joy and passion — not pressure It’s your season to sustain and execute. Let’s get into it. Listen now!  Follow us on Instagram: @raremavenmedia  Visit us online: http://www.raremaven.media

    43 min

  6. 06/17/2025

    Season 4, Episode 3 - Francisca Francois, Aeva Beauty

    Episode Overview: On this episode of RareMaven: The Podcast, we’re spotlighting a true creativepreneur—Francisca Francois, founder and CEO of Aeva Beauty. A Haitian-born professional cosmetologist with over a decade in the beauty industry, Francisca turned her passion and frustration into purpose when she launched Aeva Beauty in 2017. What started as a mission to fill the gap in beauty products for deep melanin skin tones has grown into a brand that champions inclusivity, artistry, and empowerment for Black women across all hues. From working behind beauty counters to creating products specifically for underrepresented women, Francisca is the definition of a visionary who saw a need and built a solution. In this episode, we talk all things: Summer glow-ups & beauty for deeper skin tones Discipline as a creative tool Starting small and scaling smart Sustaining your brand for the long haul Francisca shares practical gems for Black women creativepreneurs looking to turn passion into profit—without compromising wellness, vision, or authenticity. TIPS WE LEARN:  Wellness: Build a routine that centers you  Artistry: Practice makes mastery  Business: Ask yourself—what’s the bigger goal?  Her Rise & Thrive Anthem: Float by Janelle Monáe  Follow Her: @aevabeauty (IG & Twitter)  Listen In: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube Follow us @RareMavenMedia on IG and explore more inspiring stories at www.raremaven.media. This one’s for the creativepreneurs building brands, breaking molds, and showing up beautifully.

    40 min

  7. 05/28/2025

    Season 4, Episode 2 - Nycole Key, Founder of The Expressive Self

    RareMaven: The Podcast is back with a powerful new episode just in time for #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, featuring Nycole Key — Atlanta native, yoga instructor, therapist, and founder of @theexpressive_self. 🎙️ Nycole sits down with host Kareemah to dive into: Creating while protecting your peace Unplugging to stay focused Healing through movement, mindfulness, and community support What sparked Nycole’s path? Working for a Black woman–owned firm where she was mentored, uplifted, and deeply supported — an experience that transformed her life and fuels her mission to do the same for others, especially Black women. 🧘‍♀️ Black Women Wellness Tips Surround yourself with those who affirm and pour into you Lean into the ego — celebrate, own, and recognize who you are ✨ We’ve got you covered in exploring mental wellness for Black women creatives — all on RareMaven: The Podcast. 🔗 For more, visit www.RareMaven.Media and follow us on IG: @raremavenmedia 📞 To contact Nycole for therapy or wellness services: www.successbrand.org

    32 min

  8. 05/13/2025

    Season 4, Episode 1 - Christina, Best Girl Store

    ✨🎙️RareMaven: The Podcast SEASON 4 is HERE!We’re kicking things off by focusing on becoming our best selves with none other than Christina Francois, Founder of @bestgirlco — a jewelry and lifestyle brand made to uplift and empower Black women to live better, bolder lives.✨Christina is a creative entrepreneur from Florida who turned her faith, affirmations, and vision into a powerful brand rooted in purpose. She designs luxury jewelry infused with mantras that remind women who they truly are.🎙️In this episode, we dive into Christina’s journey of building a creative, fashion-based brand — how she’s done it while working a 9 to 5, and the powerful affirmations she shares to help launch us into the spring season with intention.✨Like, share and follow us @raremavenmedia or visit www.raremaven.media to stay up to date on the podcast!

    27 min
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RareMaven: The Podcast is a series that explores the journey in entrepreneurship for Black Women Creatives & how they stay motivated & inspired to own their vision while creating new possibilities.

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  • Creator
    RareMaven Media and Productions, LLC.
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © RareMaven Media and Productions, LLC.
  • Show Website
    RareMaven: The Podcast