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/
Local partners
Mama Dog Studios is designed for creative professionals who demand a great client experience and high technical performance, including high quality sync-sound audio capture.
At Groundfloor, we bring people together–whether it’s to work alongside others, socialize at events, or simply hang out. It’s a place where you can be a part of your community and be around good people.
Groundfloor Oakland is located in the heart of the Temescal neighborhood, one of Oakland’s oldest and most distinctive neighborhoods.
Teas With Meaning is an organic loose leaf and tea infused products company based in Oakland, California. “Magic is the main ingredient,” Mitchell often says. The magic of her teas are that they have multiple uses outside of an organic, fresh cup of tea to sip. Whether in baths, yoni steams, your favorite yogurt or plant compost, TWM herbs can be enjoyed after the initial brew.
TWM also sells handcrafted ceramic mugs, tea-infused chocolates, tea-infused custom candles, wood-burn coasters and more; as partnerships and collaborations with other women and/or black owned small businesses.
GASH Productions is a Black & Queer-owned creative brand based in Oakland, CA, specializing in visual storytelling that captures the depth and intimacy of moments, people, and places. Rooted in the belief that every story deserves to be seen and celebrated, GASH Productions bridges artistry and impact through video, photography, and innovative media to inspire change and honor diverse narratives.
Additional details
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!
Location
Hosted at
Mama Dog Studios
700 26th Street
Oakland, California United States 94601
When
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Event Lead Carolina Quintanilla
Event Lead Jay Gash
Event Lead Lyn Patterson
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