Humanize with Reflection
02/08/25 • 26 min
THE CHAIR (S1/Ep26) — Humanize with Reflection
Hello Beautiful People,
I’m Your Host Dreme.
I’m a Black woman, an educator turned tech entrepreneur but still an educator. Building a platform called THE CHAIR is a Black and Brown centered tech platform dedicated to supporting people on their hair journey. You can design hairboards, connect to hair stylists, and share hair care tips all in one space for a more joyous and streamlined experience. I built THE CHAIR Podcast to highlight hair journeys. A reminder to keep creating magic. As people sit in THE CHAIR you will get more than just hair stories. You will be immersed into experiences surrounding education, entrepreneurship, and identity. I hope you enjoy listening to my stories and the stories of my guests as we sit in THE CHAIR.
THE CHAIR (S1/Ep26) — Humanize with Reflection
I met Dr. Mitchell over zoom introduced to me by my white college professor Dr. Beer. I was struggling with various thoughts. How can be an educator in business school? How can I build this tech company without a coding degree? Then I met Dr. Mitchell. My heart calmed itself and I was reminded with her laughter that everything we decide to do is a journey and that difference is reminds us to dream. That our creativity humanizes us and we are working to see each other reflected within each other. Thank you Dr. Mitchell for continuing to be an inspiration to me.
Her Bio:
Tope is a sociologist, insights specialist, business strategist, and professor turned tech entrepreneur. She has the ability to spot trends, create actionable strategies, and leverage technology to solve real-life problems.
Reflekt Me Mission & Goals:
To create a world where diversity and inclusion are celebrated and validated during the online shopping experience. We seek to change the fashion and beauty industry’s body representation narrative by diversifying the sizes of and use of real people to model clothing and products on online retail eCommerce websites. Our goal is to expand this highly personalized experience across all industries.
Website: https://www.reflektme.com/about
Host & Exec Producer: Your Host Dreme
Editor: Lila Woodbridge
http://www.lilawoodbridge.com/
Music Creators: Your Host Dreme & Seoul (@xSeoulMusicx)
Learn More About THE CHAIR:
Join THE CHAIR Community for FREE:
https://growinghands.wpengine.com/
Join THE CHAIR Newsletter for FREE:
https://growinghands.wpengine.com/newsletter/
Commercial Credits:
Visionary: Your Host Dreme
Animator: Ahmad Merhi
https://amerhifilm.com/film
Voice Actor: D. Ruff (@d_ruff3), The Poet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAH2cqo64U
My Book:From Nowhere & Everywhere: Captured Emotions of a Beautifully Broken Love Story
My explorations through poetry, diary entries and photography as a Black woman, an educator in Guangzhou, China.
Website - https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/...
THE CHAIR (S1/Ep26) — Humanize with Reflection
Hello Beautiful People,
I’m Your Host Dreme.
I’m a Black woman, an educator turned tech entrepreneur but still an educator. Building a platform called THE CHAIR is a Black and Brown centered tech platform dedicated to supporting people on their hair journey. You can design hairboards, connect to hair stylists, and share hair care tips all in one space for a more joyous and streamlined experience. I built THE CHAIR Podcast to highlight hair journeys. A reminder to keep creating magic. As people sit in THE CHAIR you will get more than just hair stories. You will be immersed into experiences surrounding education, entrepreneurship, and identity. I hope you enjoy listening to my stories and the stories of my guests as we sit in THE CHAIR.
THE CHAIR (S1/Ep26) — Humanize with Reflection
I met Dr. Mitchell over zoom introduced to me by my white college professor Dr. Beer. I was struggling with various thoughts. How can be an educator in business school? How can I build this tech company without a coding degree? Then I met Dr. Mitchell. My heart calmed itself and I was reminded with her laughter that everything we decide to do is a journey and that difference is reminds us to dream. That our creativity humanizes us and we are working to see each other reflected within each other. Thank you Dr. Mitchell for continuing to be an inspiration to me.
Her Bio:
Tope is a sociologist, insights specialist, business strategist, and professor turned tech entrepreneur. She has the ability to spot trends, create actionable strategies, and leverage technology to solve real-life problems.
Reflekt Me Mission & Goals:
To create a world where diversity and inclusion are celebrated and validated during the online shopping experience. We seek to change the fashion and beauty industry’s body representation narrative by diversifying the sizes of and use of real people to model clothing and products on online retail eCommerce websites. Our goal is to expand this highly personalized experience across all industries.
Website: https://www.reflektme.com/about
Host & Exec Producer: Your Host Dreme
Editor: Lila Woodbridge
http://www.lilawoodbridge.com/
Music Creators: Your Host Dreme & Seoul (@xSeoulMusicx)
Learn More About THE CHAIR:
Join THE CHAIR Community for FREE:
https://growinghands.wpengine.com/
Join THE CHAIR Newsletter for FREE:
https://growinghands.wpengine.com/newsletter/
Commercial Credits:
Visionary: Your Host Dreme
Animator: Ahmad Merhi
https://amerhifilm.com/film
Voice Actor: D. Ruff (@d_ruff3), The Poet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAH2cqo64U
My Book:From Nowhere & Everywhere: Captured Emotions of a Beautifully Broken Love Story
My explorations through poetry, diary entries and photography as a Black woman, an educator in Guangzhou, China.
Website - https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/...
Previous Episode
Let's Keep Pulling on Strings
THE CHAIR (S1/Ep25) — Let’s Keep Pulling Strings
Hello Beautiful People,
I’m Your Host Dreme.
I’m a Black woman, an educator turned tech entrepreneur but still an educator. Building a platform called THE CHAIR is a Black and Brown centered tech platform dedicated to supporting people on their hair journey. You can design hairboards, connect to hair stylists, and share hair care tips all in one space for a more joyous and streamlined experience. I built THE CHAIR Podcast to highlight hair journeys. A reminder to keep creating magic. As people sit in THE CHAIR you will get more than just hair stories. You will be immersed into experiences surrounding education, entrepreneurship, and identity. I hope you enjoy listening to my stories and the stories of my guests as we sit in THE CHAIR.
THE CHAIR (S1/Ep25) — Let’s Keep Pulling Strings
Armand and I met in college. We became fast friends senior year sharing the same senior seminar with Professor Holly Swyers. Leaving Professor Swyers class to talk books and homework over lunch, which became a routine. We laughed and together talked hopes and dreams and always kept it pushing. Come listen to his stories from law to waves to one day hoping to start his loc journey.
His Bio:
Armand B.L. Holmes is a lawyer and entrepreneur who has drafted and negotiated agreements across numerous industries.
Born and raised on the East Side of Cleveland, Armand has always had an interest in negotiations, contracts, and entertainment. He received his undergraduate degree from Lake Forest College, and his law degree from Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis. His goal is to provide minority small businesses and entrepreneurs with personalized agreements that serve their business’s needs.
Being a native Clevelander, Armand is an avid Browns and Cavaliers fan and in his spare time enjoys spending time with his dog Shadow, and volunteering on numerous boards and committees in Indianapolis and Ohio.
Website: https://www.fairmountlegal.com/
Host & Exec Producer: Your Host Dreme
Editor: Lila Woodbridge
http://www.lilawoodbridge.com/
Music Creators: Your Host Dreme & Seoul (@xSeoulMusicx)
Learn More About THE CHAIR:
Join THE CHAIR Community for FREE:
https://growinghands.wpengine.com/
Join THE CHAIR Newsletter for FREE:
https://growinghands.wpengine.com/newsletter/
Commercial Credits:
Visionary: Your Host Dreme
Animator: Ahmad Merhi
https://amerhifilm.com/film
Voice Actor: D. Ruff (@d_ruff3), The Poet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAH2cqo64U
My Book:From Nowhere & Everywhere: Captured Emotions of a Beautifully Broken Love Story
My explorations through poetry, diary entries and photography as a Black woman, an educator in Guangzhou, China.
Website - https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/...
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A Shape Shifting Beautiful Thing
THE CHAIR (S1/Ep27) — A Shape Shifting Beautiful Thing
Hello Beautiful People,
I’m Your Host Dreme.
I’m a Black woman, an educator turned tech entrepreneur but still an educator. Building a platform called THE CHAIR is a Black and Brown centered tech platform dedicated to supporting people on their hair journey. You can design hairboards, connect to hair stylists, and share hair care tips all in one space for a more joyous and streamlined experience. I built THE CHAIR Podcast to highlight hair journeys. A reminder to keep creating magic. As people sit in THE CHAIR you will get more than just hair stories. You will be immersed into experiences surrounding education, entrepreneurship, and identity. I hope you enjoy listening to my stories and the stories of my guests as we sit in THE CHAIR.
THE CHAIR (S1/Ep27) — A Shape Shifting Beautiful Thing
I met Dr. Mitchell over zoom introduced to me by my white college professor Dr. Beer. I was struggling with various thoughts. How can be an educator in business school? How can I build this tech company without a coding degree? Then I met Dr. Mitchell. My heart calmed itself and I was reminded with her laughter that everything we decide to do is a journey and that difference is reminds us to dream. That our creativity humanizes us and we are working to see each other reflected within each other. Thank you Dr. Mitchell for continuing to be an inspiration to me.
Dr. Mitchell opens up about her hair journey and how she has always loved her hair in all its iterations and what that looks like when she pours into her little humans. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Tope is a sociologist, insights specialist, business strategist, and professor turned tech entrepreneur. She has the ability to spot trends, create actionable strategies, and leverage technology to solve real-life problems.
Reflekt Me Mission & Goals:
To create a world where diversity and inclusion are celebrated and validated during the online shopping experience. We seek to change the fashion and beauty industry’s body representation narrative by diversifying the sizes of and use of real people to model clothing and products on online retail eCommerce websites. Our goal is to expand this highly personalized experience across all industries.
Host & Exec Producer: Your Host Dreme
Editor: Lila Woodbridge
http://www.lilawoodbridge.com/
Music Creators: Your Host Dreme & Seoul (@xSeoulMusicx)
Learn More About THE CHAIR:
Join THE CHAIR Community for FREE:
https://growinghands.wpengine.com/
Join THE CHAIR Newsletter for FREE:
https://growinghands.wpengine.com/newsletter/
Commercial Credits:
Visionary: Your Host Dreme
Animator: Ahmad Merhi
https://amerhifilm.com/film
Voice Actor: D. Ruff (@d_ruff3), The Poet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAH2cqo64U
My Book:From Nowhere & Everywhere: Captured Emotions of a Beautifully Broken Love Story
My explorations through poetry, diary entries and photography as a Black woman, an educator in Guangzhou, China.
Website - https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/...
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