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The Black to Z of Creativity on Pinterest

It’s dropped, our must have black book of creative inspiration. Told through the eyes of 26 game-changing Black businesses and creators. A showcase of the…
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As part of the @PinterestUK campaign we had a billboard featuring our company. ⁠ Discover & follow:⁠ ⁠ @khula.store @ati.uk @baseplusskin @makingthemanor @maya.njie.perfumes @sheerchemistry @oremistudios @pleasurestacks @phillynfriends @mama_dolce_uk @clmbxr @ojahq @ellelinton @treasuretress @travelwithtolu @micazanele @theplainshopuk @_tattedchef @moutchisworld @loa__d @notjustanotherstore_ldn @deandumare_ @ludemagazine @windcollective @richskxn @veryverypuzzled @prickldn Maya, Billboard, Print Ads, Company, Ads, Campaign, Discover, Store, Pinterest
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As part of the @PinterestUK campaign we had a billboard featuring our company. ⁠ Discover & follow:⁠ ⁠ @khula.store @ati.uk @baseplusskin @makingthemanor @maya.njie.perfumes @sheerchemistry @oremistudios @pleasurestacks @phillynfriends @mama_dolce_uk @clmbxr @ojahq @ellelinton @treasuretress @travelwithtolu @micazanele @theplainshopuk @_tattedchef @moutchisworld @loa__d @notjustanotherstore_ldn @deandumare_ @ludemagazine @windcollective @richskxn @veryverypuzzled @prickldn
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Growing up in London I always looked for ways to connect to my Ethiopian heritage that I could easily adopt into my everyday life, and jewellery was a huge part of that for me. I’m incredibly inspired by the traditional jewellery worn by both rural tribes and the everyday city people. I’m attracted to things that are different, unique and have meaning. There are so many other things that spark my creativity, but I find that paying homage to my culture, my people and my family is what keeps me grounded and driven. I always saw my relatives, whether it be through family archives or in real life, be so unapologetic with their style and accessories, it’s only right I continue to do the same and give others that same feeling of being proud to be who you are through my designs. Addis Ababa, Adoption, Addis, Family Archives, Tribe, Bright Minds, Creative, Meant To Be, Creative Inspiration
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Growing up in London I always looked for ways to connect to my Ethiopian heritage that I could easily adopt into my everyday life, and jewellery was a huge part of that for me. I’m incredibly inspired by the traditional jewellery worn by both rural tribes and the everyday city people. I’m attracted to things that are different, unique and have meaning. There are so many other things that spark my creativity, but I find that paying homage to my culture, my people and my family is what keeps me grounded and driven. I always saw my relatives, whether it be through family archives or in real life, be so unapologetic with their style and accessories, it’s only right I continue to do the same and give others that same feeling of being proud to be who you are through my designs.
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Nothing produced from your inner creativity can be accepted by the world if you don’t believe it can be. There is no passion or drive for beautiful art without believing it’s beautiful first. If you don’t believe what you produce is perfect, how will anyone else believe it’s perfect too? I realised that the pieces of work I put out that were really successful were the ones I believed in. And what’s so beautiful about belief in your art is that once you believe in it fully, nothing can convince you otherwise. •
Aurelie Tshiama | Belief
Nothing produced from your inner creativity can be accepted by the world if you don’t believe it can be. There is no passion or drive for beautiful art without believing it’s beautiful first. If you don’t believe what you produce is perfect, how will anyone else believe it’s perfect too? I realised that the pieces of work I put out that were really successful were the ones I believed in. And what’s so beautiful about belief in your art is that once you believe in it fully, nothing can convince you otherwise. •
I am super-analytical and data driven, so, sometimes it is a bit of a surprise just how much of a spiritual person I am. I love the idea of God being my Creator; I feel extra close to Him, as though I am fulfilling my divine purpose when I create for my business. I love visioning something in my mind and then bringing it to life with my hands. You feel really proud when you build a venture from the ground up - it’s one of the most satisfying feelings in the world. Disney, Mindfulness, Funny Disney, Data Driven, Data, Venture, Purpose, Business
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I am super-analytical and data driven, so, sometimes it is a bit of a surprise just how much of a spiritual person I am. I love the idea of God being my Creator; I feel extra close to Him, as though I am fulfilling my divine purpose when I create for my business. I love visioning something in my mind and then bringing it to life with my hands. You feel really proud when you build a venture from the ground up - it’s one of the most satisfying feelings in the world.
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We were inspired to disrupt the home and lifestyle industry. To change the narrative and show what’s achievable as a young black British couple. Our content encapsulates many aspects of our existence and passions and is centred around opulence and embracing lux living across Home, Travel and Lifestyle. We’re disruptors as we’re not on the outskirts looking in, we’ve created our own lane and it’s inspiring to see this movement grow with more people that look like us taking up space.
Making the Manor | Disruptors
We were inspired to disrupt the home and lifestyle industry. To change the narrative and show what’s achievable as a young black British couple. Our content encapsulates many aspects of our existence and passions and is centred around opulence and embracing lux living across Home, Travel and Lifestyle. We’re disruptors as we’re not on the outskirts looking in, we’ve created our own lane and it’s inspiring to see this movement grow with more people that look like us taking up space.
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Escapism plays a big part in my creativity. Perfumery and its inventiveness has the ability to transport our minds, not only to where we have already been but more importantly to where we want to be going. Scent has the power to influence and enhance how we feel about ourselves and others. We often remember people and places via a particular smell, our noses are a great tool for bringing our minds back to a time, place or person. The most effective way of going somewhere without actually leaving the room is by smelling something we have a connection to. •
Maya Njie | Escapism
Escapism plays a big part in my creativity. Perfumery and its inventiveness has the ability to transport our minds, not only to where we have already been but more importantly to where we want to be going. Scent has the power to influence and enhance how we feel about ourselves and others. We often remember people and places via a particular smell, our noses are a great tool for bringing our minds back to a time, place or person. The most effective way of going somewhere without actually leaving the room is by smelling something we have a connection to. •
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The Sheer Chemistry logo symbolises two things: the curves of our fingerprint, which represents our identity, where we're from, our uniqueness; and the female form and its femininity. My fingerprint tells a story of my Jamaican heritage that brought me to my birthplace of Sydney, Australia and on to live in London, New York and Brazil that have shaped the way I see the world. Of the ancestors who have come before me to pave the way for my creative freedom and my family who encourage me to embrace my individuality. It's the blueprint for my beautiful brown skin.
Sheer Chemistry | Fingerprint
The Sheer Chemistry logo symbolises two things: the curves of our fingerprint, which represents our identity, where we're from, our uniqueness; and the female form and its femininity. My fingerprint tells a story of my Jamaican heritage that brought me to my birthplace of Sydney, Australia and on to live in London, New York and Brazil that have shaped the way I see the world. Of the ancestors who have come before me to pave the way for my creative freedom and my family who encourage me to embrace my individuality. It's the blueprint for my beautiful brown skin.
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Oré Mi is heavily influenced by my family and the generations before me. The last gift my Nigerian grandmother gave to me from her own shop, before she passed away, was a wrapper, which is a piece of printed, hand-dyed material you wrap around your waist instead of wearing trousers or a skirt and also can be used to carry a baby on your back. Grandparents love us so unconditionally and it was important for me to pay tribute to the women who taught me so much and has inspired me to keep sharing my culture. This influence can be seen across the creative of my brand, from logos to scent stories and will continue to be a fundamental element of Oré Mi.
Karen Olla | Oré mi | Generations
Oré Mi is heavily influenced by my family and the generations before me. The last gift my Nigerian grandmother gave to me from her own shop, before she passed away, was a wrapper, which is a piece of printed, hand-dyed material you wrap around your waist instead of wearing trousers or a skirt and also can be used to carry a baby on your back. Grandparents love us so unconditionally and it was important for me to pay tribute to the women who taught me so much and has inspired me to keep sharing my culture. This influence can be seen across the creative of my brand, from logos to scent stories and will continue to be a fundamental element of Oré Mi.
Food is the universal language that everyone speaks. It brings me joy to see family and friends eating from the same tub of ice cream and sometimes tasting is believing. I love to share the joy of Mama Dolce with the world. It’s a catalyst for my creativity. It motivates me to work harder. In an industry where statistically, it is harder for people that look like me to succeed, I’m so joyful to create opportunities and create wealth for future generates. Friends, People, Design, Foods, High Quality Ingredients, Flavors, The Creator
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Jane Visram | Mama Dolce | Joy
Food is the universal language that everyone speaks. It brings me joy to see family and friends eating from the same tub of ice cream and sometimes tasting is believing. I love to share the joy of Mama Dolce with the world. It’s a catalyst for my creativity. It motivates me to work harder. In an industry where statistically, it is harder for people that look like me to succeed, I’m so joyful to create opportunities and create wealth for future generates.
My mum was the first person who gave me something to believe in, and I think that's why the word hope was so important when I was starting my business. I had to believe in something that would allow me to make people smile and Pleasure Stacks felt right. I'm also a photographer and filmmaker, so I just love the art of creating. Pleasure Stacks is about joy, laughter, love and relationships. It's about exploring things you don't always get to with people that make you feel good. Feelings, Just Love, Hope, Make You Feel, Give It To Me, Black Books, Joy, Laughter, Feel Good
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My mum was the first person who gave me something to believe in, and I think that's why the word hope was so important when I was starting my business. I had to believe in something that would allow me to make people smile and Pleasure Stacks felt right. I'm also a photographer and filmmaker, so I just love the art of creating. Pleasure Stacks is about joy, laughter, love and relationships. It's about exploring things you don't always get to with people that make you feel good.
The word that inspires me is 'Ive', which means 'two' in my language, Urhobo. Urhobo is a language from South-South Nigeria. Ive represents my two kids. It has been a joy watching them grow into their unique personalities. They stay true to themselves. I am so blessed to be their mum, and I am inspired daily by watching them blossom gracefully. They inspire me to create a brand that helps children grow up to see beauty in themselves and others, to believe they can be anything they want to be. Snoopy, South, Stay True, Blessed, Black Children's Books, Language, Inspired
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The word that inspires me is 'Ive', which means 'two' in my language, Urhobo. Urhobo is a language from South-South Nigeria. Ive represents my two kids. It has been a joy watching them grow into their unique personalities. They stay true to themselves. I am so blessed to be their mum, and I am inspired daily by watching them blossom gracefully. They inspire me to create a brand that helps children grow up to see beauty in themselves and others, to believe they can be anything they want to be.
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My friends and family know me very well for always finding a way to make things happen, the word ‘no’ just doesn’t mean anything to me. The thought that things are predetermined or unquestionable just doesn’t resonate – I am forever looking for the loopholes in life to ensure I can achieve everything I deserve and more. It fuels my creativity because problem solving comes very naturally to me. Only from questioning what I love, and what is for me, am I now building what I feel I was made to build, Oja.
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My friends and family know me very well for always finding a way to make things happen, the word ‘no’ just doesn’t mean anything to me. The thought that things are predetermined or unquestionable just doesn’t resonate – I am forever looking for the loopholes in life to ensure I can achieve everything I deserve and more. It fuels my creativity because problem solving comes very naturally to me. Only from questioning what I love, and what is for me, am I now building what I feel I was made to build, Oja.
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Movement, is where I find time and space for myself, and my thoughts; where I find inspiration, my best ideas and can lean into my creativity. My creative journey has evolved over recent years to see value in movement itself & not just 'exercise'. As well as using movement on a personal level,it's also the linchpin of my business and what I use to support my clients. I can be creative with movement and movement can be the catalyst of my creativity too. Inspiration, Ideas, Exercises, Clients, Movement, Lean, Exercise
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Elle Linton, keep it simpElle | Movement
Movement, is where I find time and space for myself, and my thoughts; where I find inspiration, my best ideas and can lean into my creativity. My creative journey has evolved over recent years to see value in movement itself & not just 'exercise'. As well as using movement on a personal level,it's also the linchpin of my business and what I use to support my clients. I can be creative with movement and movement can be the catalyst of my creativity too.
Nonpareil is a catalyst for us as it continues to inspire us to take risks and push beyond the box. As Europe’s first and largest product discovery box for women with naturally textured hair, we're proud to be leaders & pioneers of the natural hair space in the UK & beyond. With a foundational principle of building community, we curate exceptional offline experiences that bridge gaps, educate and bring our community together and is an essential part of our work. We always aim to be unrivalled. Nonpareils, Offline, Inspire, Box, About Uk, Creativity
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TreasureTress | Nonpareil
Nonpareil is a catalyst for us as it continues to inspire us to take risks and push beyond the box. As Europe’s first and largest product discovery box for women with naturally textured hair, we're proud to be leaders & pioneers of the natural hair space in the UK & beyond. With a foundational principle of building community, we curate exceptional offline experiences that bridge gaps, educate and bring our community together and is an essential part of our work. We always aim to be unrivalled.