Nisha Blackwell's guest appearances

Nisha Blackwell

Going Deep with Aaron Watson

Woman-Owned Woman-Operated

Nurah Speaks

Style412 Lab

Naval Ravikant

Ryan Green

Jordan Goodman

Justin Moore

Chris Guillebeau

Kim Scott

Peter Thiel

Jason Hartman

Gary Vaynerchuk

Ben Hunt

Kevin Bupp

Damion Lupo

Andrew Yang

Erik Voorhees

Jason Miller

OwlTail

Nisha Blackwell, founder of Knotzland Bowties, has given Pittsburgh a roadmap on how a transparent, sustainable fashion business can survive. Her latest endeavor, mask making, has also illuminated the issues that arise around fashion production, issues Fashion Revolution consistently points out. To date, Knotzland has rescued 2,212 lbs. and 13oz of textiles from landfills!!(mask) MAKERS PGHCreative Business Accelerator - Bridgeway Capital#WhatsInMyClothes / #WhoMadeMyClothes / #IMadeYourClothesNisha's Sustainable Fashion Favorites:Anemoia VintageEonsIdia'DegaFor more Style412 Fashion Revolution content:Style412 Fashion Revolution webpageInstagramFacebook

Nisha Blackwell, founder of <a href="https://knotzland.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knotzland Bowties</a>, has given Pittsburgh a roadmap on how a transparent, sustainable fashion business can survive. Her latest endeavor, mask making, has also illuminated the issues that arise around fashion production, issues Fashion Revolution consistently points out. To date, Knotzland has rescued 2,212 lbs. and 13oz of textiles from landfills!! <a href="https://www.radianthall.org/maskmakerspgh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(mask) MAKERS PGH</a> <a href="https://www.bridgewaycapital.org/creative-business-accelerator/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Business Accelerator - Bridgeway Capital</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/whatsinmyclothes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#WhatsInMyClothes</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/whomademyclothes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#WhoMadeMyClothes</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/imadeyourclothes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#IMadeYourClothes</a> Nisha's Sustainable Fashion Favorites:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/anemoiavintage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anemoia Vintage</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eonsfashion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eons</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/idiadegafashion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Idia'Dega</a></li></ul>For more Style412 Fashion Revolution content:<ul><li>Style412 Fashion Revolution <a href="http://www.style412.com/fashionrevolution" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">webpage</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/style412/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/stylefouronetwo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li></ul>

Nisha Blackwell, Knotzland

Nisha Blackwell, founder of Knotzland is featured first in my Black Business Series. Knotzland produces artisan bowties made from 98.9% reclaimed fabric ad materials.I learned about Nisha and Knotzland from a google commercial detailing Nisha’ journey from unemployed to entrepreneur. Her story is both intriguing and inspiring and demonstrates the sort of possibilities available to us all.Support this Black woman led company as she supports her community and the environment through reclamation of discarded textiles used to produce these elegant and exquisite bowties.Visit knotzland.com to learn more.Follow Knotzland on Instagram and Facebook at @knotzland and you can follow Nisha on twitter @Naturalknotz.To see Nisha’s google commercial, click here: youtu.be/6R8euQeU-FcIf you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to info@NurahSpeaks.com.  Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: NurahSpeaks.com or reading her blog by clicking this link.Follow Nurah Speaks @NurahSpeaksPodcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.To bring Nurah as a speaker at your next event, email info@NurahSpeaks.comRemember, don’t just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!

Nisha Blackwell, founder of Knotzland is featured first in my Black Business Series. Knotzland produces artisan bowties made from 98.9% reclaimed fabric ad materials. I learned about Nisha and Knotzland from a google commercial detailing Nisha’ journey from unemployed to entrepreneur. Her story is both intriguing and inspiring and demonstrates the sort of possibilities available to us all. Support this Black woman led company as she supports her community and the environment through reclamation of discarded textiles used to produce these elegant and exquisite bowties. Visit <a href="http://knotzland.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">knotzland.com</a> to learn more. Follow Knotzland on Instagram and Facebook at @knotzland and you can follow Nisha on twitter @Naturalknotz. To see Nisha’s google commercial, click here: <a href="http://youtu.be/6R8euQeU-Fc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtu.be/6R8euQeU-Fc</a> If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to info@NurahSpeaks.com.  Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: <a href="http://NurahSpeaks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NurahSpeaks.com</a> or reading her blog by clicking this link. Follow Nurah Speaks @NurahSpeaksPodcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To bring Nurah as a speaker at your next event, email info@NurahSpeaks.com Remember, don’t just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!

Buy Black: Nisha Blackwell, Founder and CEO of Knotzland Bowties

We're in Pittsburgh for Season 2, and in this first episode Rani travels to the Homewood neighborhood to meet Nisha Blackwell, founder or Knotzland Bowties. Surrounded by sewing machines and upcycled fabrics, they discuss sustainable fashion, supporting a changing community, and empowering more women of color to build profitable businesses.

Knotzland: Nisha Blackwell

I cannot tell you how excited I am to present this week’s guest, Nisha Blackwell.  Nisha is the Founder and CEO of Knotzland Bowties.  Knotzland is a company that sources the discarded waste from upholstery and textile manufactures to create unique hand sewn bowties.  And Nisha's journey?  Just Remarkable!But let me tell you how I learned about Nisha.  One random, lazy Sunday I was watching a morning news program when an amazing google commercial caught my attention.The ad was about a young black woman (Nisha) who found herself unemployed-but after attending a child's birthday party-she was an entrepreneur.I kid you not!But I won't tell the whole story here-you'll get the journey as you listen.  Still, this episode is full of wisdom that Nisha shares from that journey.  When you listen, you'll learn about the challenges black women led startups face, gentrification and urban renewal and how being open to new challenges can take you to places you'd never expect.  Her message to anyone with a dream-  'Just Go For It!'To learn more about Knotzland, visit Knotzland.com and follow Knotzland on Instagram and Facebook @knotzland and you can follow Nisha on twitter @Naturalknotz.  To view Nisha’s google commercial, click here:https://youtu.be/6R8euQeU-FcIf you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to questions@NurahZaheerah.com.  Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting:  http://NurahZaheerah.com and reading her blog: http://www.nurahzaheerah.com/blog.  Follow Nurah on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/NurahZaheerahMuhammad and on Instagram @NurahZ20.To hire Nurah as a speaker at your next event, email support@NurahZaheerah.com.Remember, don’t just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!

I cannot tell you how excited I am to present this week’s guest, Nisha Blackwell. Nisha is the Founder and CEO of Knotzland Bowties. Knotzland is a company that sources the discarded waste from upholstery and textile manufactures to create unique hand sewn bowties. And Nisha's journey? Just Remarkable! But let me tell you how I learned about Nisha. One random, lazy Sunday I was watching a morning news program when an amazing google commercial caught my attention. The ad was about a young black woman (Nisha) who found herself unemployed-but after attending a child's birthday party-she was an entrepreneur. I kid you not! But I won't tell the whole story here-you'll get the journey as you listen. Still, this episode is full of wisdom that Nisha shares from that journey. When you listen, you'll learn about the challenges black women led startups face, gentrification and urban renewal and how being open to new challenges can take you to places you'd never expect. Her message to anyone with a dream- 'Just Go For It!' To learn more about Knotzland, visit <a href="http://Knotzland.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knotzland.com</a> and follow Knotzland on Instagram and Facebook @knotzland and you can follow Nisha on twitter @Naturalknotz. To view Nisha’s google commercial, click here: <a href="https://youtu.be/6R8euQeU-Fc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/6R8euQeU-Fc</a> If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to questions@NurahZaheerah.com. Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting: <a href="http://NurahZaheerah.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://NurahZaheerah.com</a> and reading her blog: <a href="http://www.nurahzaheerah.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nurahzaheerah.com/blog</a>. Follow Nurah on Facebook at: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NurahZaheerahMuhammad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NurahZaheerahMuhammad</a> and on Instagram @NurahZ20. To hire Nurah as a speaker at your next event, email support@NurahZaheerah.com. Remember, don’t just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!

Nisha Blackwell, Founder and CEO of Knotzland Bowties

Nisha Blackwell is the founder &amp; lead design curator of Knotzland Bowties. Founded in 2014, Knotzland specializes in custom handmade bow ties made from repurposed and reclaimed materials.   Driven by her passion for the environment and reducing waste, Nisha began Knotzland to create distinctive, fashionable goods that speak to the individuality of her customers. Dedicated to sourcing high-quality, salvaged materials, Knotzland issues limited edition, one-of-a-kind bow ties.   Nisha was recently named to Facebook’s small business council. We discuss her humble beginnings, how Instagram has been crucial for growing her business, and how mentors have played a role in her business.   Mentioned The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems by Van Jones   Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter.   Nisha’s Challenges; Support makers &amp; businesses of color and find creative ways to reuse and upcycle material.   Connect with Knotzland Instagram Twitter Facebook Website   Nisha Instagram   Connect with Piper Creative  YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter Website   If you liked this interview, check out previous episodes with  Pittsburgh Tech Council President Audrey Russo,  Black Tech Nation founder Kelauni Cook, and  community organizer William Generett.   Subscribe on  iTunes |

Nisha Blackwell is the founder &amp; lead design curator of Knotzland Bowties. Founded in 2014, Knotzland specializes in custom handmade bow ties made from repurposed and reclaimed materials. Driven by her passion for the environment and reducing waste, Nisha began Knotzland to create distinctive, fashionable goods that speak to the individuality of her customers. Dedicated to sourcing high-quality, salvaged materials, Knotzland issues limited edition, one-of-a-kind bow ties. Nisha was recently named to Facebook’s small business council. We discuss her humble beginnings, how Instagram has been crucial for growing her business, and how mentors have played a role in her business. Mentioned <a href="http://amzn.to/2FGatKL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems</a> by Van Jones Never miss one of our best episodes by <a href="http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/join.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribing to the newsletter</a>. Nisha’s Challenges; Support makers &amp; businesses of color and find creative ways to reuse and upcycle material. Connect with Knotzland <a href="https://www.instagram.com/knotzland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KNOTZland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/knotzland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://knotzland.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Nisha <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nat.u.ral/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Connect with Piper Creative <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8REcAy3zwED8B0yiDGlKg7gpeOVHEL_X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PiperCreative/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/piper_creative/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PiperCreativeP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://pipercreative.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> If you liked this interview, check out previous episodes with <a href="http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast/263-audrey-russo-lessons-from-the-oldest-largest-technology-trade-association-on-earth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pittsburgh Tech Council President Audrey Russo</a>, <a href="http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast/265-kelauni-cook-a-coding-bootcamp-transformation-fixing-race-imbalance-in-tech" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Black Tech Nation founder Kelauni Cook</a>, and <a href="http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast/155-william-generett-setting-up-zones-for-innovation-and-connection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> community organizer William Generett</a>. Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/going-deep-with-aaron-watson/id1016307641?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> |