Shakira Hunt on the power of community and healing the world with "Give Me My Flowers"

Hey hey! I’m so happy to be back with another fresh episode and the penultimate episode of Season 1 of the Zoom In Podcast. 

Today I’m chatting with amazing wellness photographer, interior designer & fine artist Shakira Hunt. We talk about how she transitioned from being a commercial designer for an architecture firm to becoming the founder/owner of Shakira Hunt Creative Studio and also her beautiful body of work “Give Me My Flowers.” Shakira is a former mentee of mine and it’s been amazing to see her growth after all these years.

Time Stamps

3:27 Shakira shares why she relocated to Philly

5:15 Shakira describes how working full time + being unfulfilled led to exploring a creative practice

11:35 Shakira shares the importance of networking with intention

14:34 Shakira explains how she transitioned from side hustle to full time photography

19:29 A myth Shakira overcame in the beginning of her entrepreneurship journey

21:30 The moment when Shakira knew working creatively full time was going to work

25:51 How Shakira’s personal wellness journey inspired her to begin serving the wellness community

27:42 Shakira covers the origin and impact of her personal project Give Me My Flowers

33:33 Describing the importance of play when it comes to producing personal work

37:31 Tamera asks Shakira if “Give Me My Flowers” is her life’s work

38:13 Shakira shares the insecurities & challenges to find balance between photography + her personal work

40:59 Shakira + Tamera discuss the importance of telling & preserving Black stories

43:14 Shakira talks about how the Planned Parenthood collaboration came to fruition

44:28 Shakira shares what she’s looking forward to in 2023

How to Keep In Contact with Shakira Hunt

Shakira Hunt’s IG: @shakirahunt.creativestudio

To learn more about her work/”Give My Flowers” Exhibit http://www.shakirahunt.com

Shakira Hunt’s Bio

Shakira Hunt is a multi-disciplinary artist and branding photographer. With her Interior Design & Architecture Experience [BFA in Interior Design], Shakira owns and operates Shakira Hunt Creative Studio. SHCS provides creative services including digital content creation for businesses + creative entrepreneurs. During the pandemic, Shakira Hunt developed the exhibit “Give Me My Flowers” a fine arts project exploring Black men’s exploration with masculine & feminine energies. The work has been featured in 2 solo exhibitions/installations as well as a big scale installation at Essence Fest in Collaboration with Planned Parenthood in 2022. She currently lives in Philadelphia, PA.