Muenfua Lewis's guest appearances

Muenfua Lewis

The GenWhy Leaders Podcast

We Are Made Podcast 

John Adams

Cal Newport

Connor Montgomery

Logan Freeman

Eckhart Tolle

Donald Miller

Simon Sinek

Jeff Evans

Drew Taylor

Amena Brown

Denise Duffield Thomas

Lisa Smith

John James

Olivia Fox Cabane

Jon Thomas

OwlTail

Today on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by Liberian photographer and BYDESIGN co-founder, Muenfua Lewis. Originally born in Kansas City, he didn’t discover his passion for photography until his later years in college. Due to the lack of reflections in his immediate environment, it wasn’t until after joining the corporate world that he realized a creative outlet is essential. A personal project turned idea would soon allow him the space to build the community he longed for and tell the stories he wanted to hear. Introducing this week's origin story, Muenfua Lewis. Find Muenfua Lewis and his work by clicking here.  About We Are Made Studios: We Are Made Studios is a gathering space where creatives of color can be seen and meaningful connections can be made. Serving as a creative community and media company that curates gatherings and resources needed to uplift the voice and work of creatives of color. Find us here: Website: https://wearemadestudios.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio

Today on the We Are Made Podcast, Imani is joined by Liberian photographer and BYDESIGN co-founder, Muenfua Lewis. Originally born in Kansas City, he didn’t discover his passion for photography until his later years in college. Due to the lack of reflections in his immediate environment, it wasn’t until after joining the corporate world that he realized a creative outlet is essential. A personal project turned idea would soon allow him the space to build the community he longed for and tell the stories he wanted to hear. Introducing this week's origin story, Muenfua Lewis. Find Muenfua Lewis and his work by clicking here.  About We Are Made Studios: We Are Made Studios is a gathering space where creatives of color can be seen and meaningful connections can be made. Serving as a creative community and media company that curates gatherings and resources needed to uplift the voice and work of creatives of color. Find us here: Website: <a href="https://wearemadestudios.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://wearemadestudios.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/wearemadestudio" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio</a>

27. Muenfua Lewis on revisioning a new future for ourselves 

Muenfua Lewis on revisioning a new future for ourselves. About We Are Made Studios: We Are Made Studios is a gathering space where creatives of color can be seen and meaningful connections can be made. Serving as a creative community and media company that curates gatherings and resources needed to uplift the voice and work of creatives of color. Find us here: Website: https://wearemadestudios.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio

Muenfua Lewis on revisioning a new future for ourselves. About We Are Made Studios: We Are Made Studios is a gathering space where creatives of color can be seen and meaningful connections can be made. Serving as a creative community and media company that curates gatherings and resources needed to uplift the voice and work of creatives of color. Find us here: Website: <a href="https://wearemadestudios.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://wearemadestudios.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/wearemadestudios/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/wearemadestudio" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/wearemadestudio</a>

Muenfua Lewis - BYDESIGN Co-founder 

Justin Ikerionwu

Show overview:Successful brands don’t just sell a product or service, they start a movement. That’s exactly what Justin Ikerionwu and Muenfua Lewis have done with By Design Magazine, a creative lifestyle brand, promoting creativity and community. In this episode, Justin and Muenfua give us three tips to starting a movement of your own.  Justin and Muenfua’s Why:By Design was born out of the realization that there were no platform for creatives of color to get their ideas out and find opportunities to grow as creatives and entrepreneurs. They feel it’s their duty and obligation to help others.  Three tips for starting a movement:  Be intentional: You as an entrepreneur have a responsibility and obligation to act on the voids you see in the market or in your community, and tell the stories important to your audience.  Be a confident disruptor: Use a set of values you believe in to go against the grain. Connect your brand to those core values, and stick by them, even when it’s hard.  Be resilient: When you’re going through the path less traveled, you’re going to experience some bumps in the road that other people haven’t encountered. Trust in the people you put around yourself and the processes you put in place.   About By Design: By Design is a creative lifestyle brand, promoting creativity and community. We showcase an authentic lifestyle for the creative in all of us, intentionally crafting editorial content and events that allows for real conversation and an appreciation for culture and style. Book recommendations from Justin and Muenfua:  Ego is the Enemy:  https://www.amazon.com/Tim-Ferriss-Audio-Ego-Enemy/dp/B01GSIZ9EY/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Ego+is+the+Enemy+by+Ryan+Holiday&amp;qid=1582388869&amp;sr=8-2 Stillness is the Key:  https://www.amazon.com/Stillness-Key-Ryan-Holiday/dp/0525538585/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Stillness+is+the+Key&amp;qid=1582388914&amp;sr=8-1 Powernomics:  https://www.amazon.com/PowerNomics-National-Empower-Black-America/dp/0966170229/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14O6HT02V45WI&amp;keywords=powernomics+by+claude+anderson&amp;qid=1582389087&amp;sprefix=powerno%2Caps%2C181&amp;sr=8-1  How to contact Justin and Muenfua: By Design website: bydesignmag.com  Justin’s email: justin@bydesignmag.comJustin’s LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-ikerionwu-44ba48189/ Muenfua’s email: muenfua@bydesignmag.comMuenfua’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muenfua/

Show overview:Successful brands don’t just sell a product or service, they start a movement. That’s exactly what Justin Ikerionwu and Muenfua Lewis have done with By Design Magazine, a creative lifestyle brand, promoting creativity and community. In this episode, Justin and Muenfua give us three tips to starting a movement of your own.  Justin and Muenfua’s Why:<a href="https://www.bydesignmag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Design</a> was born out of the realization that there were no platform for creatives of color to get their ideas out and find opportunities to grow as creatives and entrepreneurs. They feel it’s their duty and obligation to help others.  Three tips for starting a movement: <ol> <li>Be intentional: You as an entrepreneur have a responsibility and obligation to act on the voids you see in the market or in your community, and tell the stories important to your audience. </li> <li>Be a confident disruptor: Use a set of values you believe in to go against the grain. Connect your brand to those core values, and stick by them, even when it’s hard. </li> <li>Be resilient: When you’re going through the path less traveled, you’re going to experience some bumps in the road that other people haven’t encountered. Trust in the people you put around yourself and the processes you put in place. </li> </ol> About By Design: By Design is a creative lifestyle brand, promoting creativity and community. We showcase an authentic lifestyle for the creative in all of us, intentionally crafting editorial content and events that allows for real conversation and an appreciation for culture and style. Book recommendations from Justin and Muenfua: <ol> <li>Ego is the Enemy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tim-Ferriss-Audio-Ego-Enemy/dp/B01GSIZ9EY/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Ego+is+the+Enemy+by+Ryan+Holiday&amp;qid=1582388869&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Tim-Ferriss-Audio-Ego-Enemy/dp/B01GSIZ9EY/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Ego+is+the+Enemy+by+Ryan+Holiday&amp;qid=1582388869&amp;sr=8-2</a></li> <li>Stillness is the Key: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stillness-Key-Ryan-Holiday/dp/0525538585/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Stillness+is+the+Key&amp;qid=1582388914&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Stillness-Key-Ryan-Holiday/dp/0525538585/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Stillness+is+the+Key&amp;qid=1582388914&amp;sr=8-1</a></li> <li>Powernomics: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/PowerNomics-National-Empower-Black-America/dp/0966170229/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14O6HT02V45WI&amp;keywords=powernomics+by+claude+anderson&amp;qid=1582389087&amp;sprefix=powerno%2Caps%2C181&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/PowerNomics-National-Empower-Black-America/dp/0966170229/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14O6HT02V45WI&amp;keywords=powernomics+by+claude+anderson&amp;qid=1582389087&amp;sprefix=powerno%2Caps%2C181&amp;sr=8-1</a></li> </ol> How to contact Justin and Muenfua: By Design website: <a href="https://www.bydesignmag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bydesignmag.com</a> Justin’s email: <a href="mailto:justin@bydesignmag.com">justin@bydesignmag.com</a>Justin’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-ikerionwu-44ba48189/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-ikerionwu-44ba48189/</a> Muenfua’s email: <a href="mailto:muenfua@bydesignmag.com">muenfua@bydesignmag.com</a>Muenfua’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/muenfua/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/muenfua/</a>

027 - 3 tips for starting a movement with  Justin Ikerionwu and Muenfua Lewis