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Mike Nicholls

Mama Dog Studios

part of a series on Layers

About the speaker

Mike Nicholls is the Founder and CEO of Umber, a pioneering media company amplifying the global voices of Black people and people of color through print, digital content, and activations. With a focus on innovation and authenticity, Mike leads Umber's creative direction, editorial strategy, and business development, collaborating with contributors worldwide to cultivate a network of tastemakers and cultural leaders. Under his leadership, Umber has become a hub for storytelling, inspiration, and discovery, blending thoughtful narratives with bold visual design.

Photo by Bethanie Hines https://www.bethaniehines.com/

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What you can expect:

8:30am: Doors open (come early to get coffee & breakfast!)
9:00am – 9:10am: Host greeting & Talk starts
9:10 – 9:30am: Speaker delivers a 20-minute talk
9:30am – 9:40am: Q&A
9:40am – 10am: Gratitude, give-aways, and mingle
10:00am: See you next month!