#4 • When Derek Met Tome

#7 • Ele Ivory

In this episode of Start Something, we talk to Ele Ivory, poetic pop musician and cheese dip aficionado, about the role of both family and worldview in creative work. She talks about her upbringing in a home of faith and music, being a Voice contestant, and pursuing her passion even as she was trying to learn more about herself. From the Deep Dive * Ele as Velma [https://ik.imagekit.io/wrxztkausbq0/startsomething/ele_velma_knw0krcqv.png?updatedAt=1681918553163] * The Twilight Tweet [https://twitter.com/eleivorymusic/status/1047353089882312706] * Ele at Bluebird Cafe [https://twitter.com/eleivorymusic/status/894411737369366530] * Cave Women [https://ik.imagekit.io/wrxztkausbq0/startsomething/ele_cave_women_aMgHYqOOT.png?updatedAt=1681918560037] * The Beginning of Ele's Music Journey [https://ik.imagekit.io/wrxztkausbq0/startsomething/ele_beginning_EF8i6pA2H.png?updatedAt=1681918554614] * Ele on the Voice [https://twitter.com/eleivorymusic/status/1043909148927283201] * Diner Chic [https://ik.imagekit.io/wrxztkausbq0/startsomething/ele_diner_chic__rzvI2Nxg.png?updatedAt=1681918557767] Ele's Nashville Faves * Once Upon a Time in France [https://www.onceuponatime-infrance.com/] * Fido Coffee [https://www.bongojava.com/pages/fido] * Flamingo [https://www.flamingococktailclub.com/] * The Blue Room [https://theblueroombar.com/] Advice from Ele * Start. * Do the thing. * Prioritize your craft, sacrifice consuming mindlessly. * Don't take time for granted. Find Out More about Ele Ivory * Ele Ivory Website [https://www.eleivory.com/] * Ele Ivory on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/7k1QAD4VmZAlO7YJKht8mg?nd=1] * Ele Ivory on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/eleivorymusic/] * Ele Ivory Linktree [https://linktr.ee/eleivorymusic]

#6 • Weupatahi

In this third chapter of the Bunches story, founder and CEO Derek Brown tells the story of the turbulent Exeq acquisition...and how it led to starting Bunches. Links from the Episode * Start Something Bunch [https://share.bunches.chat/invite/7zor9/e764rmv] Connect with Derek * Follow Derek on Twitter [https://twitter.com/derekbrown] * Connect with Derek on LinkedIn [https://linkedin.com/in/derekbrownjr]

#5 • Kamilah Sanders

In this episode of Start Something, we talk to Kamilah Sanders, founder of Greater Than Equal, about overcoming adversity, making your own way, and never giving up. She talks about her past life in the corporate world, breaking out on her own, and what it takes to shatter glass ceilings. From the Deep Dive * Kamilah at Fashion Takes Action [https://www.instagram.com/p/CkOlWvIppji/?hl=en] * Kamilah and Leia [https://www.instagram.com/p/Ciz7dqFOHSR/?hl=en] * Tights and Pants [https://twitter.com/TimGunn/status/218358696059744258] * Never Give Up [https://twitter.com/KamilahSanders/status/213674297271656450] Kamilah's Nashville Faves * Slim & Husky's [https://slimandhuskys.com/] * Yay Yay's [https://yayyaynashville.com/] * EG+MC [https://www.eg-mc.com/] * Clarence Edwards [https://www.instagram.com/thecegallery/] Advice from Kamilah * Take the leap of faith * Don't spend years of life thinking about what you could have done * Surround yourself with people that can help * Don't be afraid to go get resources Links from the Episode * Kamilah on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamilahsanders/] * Kamilah Sanders [kamilahsanders.com] * Fashion Futurist [https://fashionfuturist.io/] * Greater Than Equal [https://greaterthanequal.com/] * Greater Than Equal on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/greater_than_equal/]

#4 • When Derek Met Tome

In this second chapter in the story of Bunches, founder and CEO Derek Brown tells the story of how he met Tome, along with how they worked...and learned...together at their first start-up, Exeq. Links from the Episode * Start Something Bunch [https://share.bunches.chat/invite/7zor9/e764rmv] * Addepar [https://addepar.com/] * Exeq [https://www.instagram.com/exeq/?hl=en] on Instagram Connect with Derek * Follow Derek on Twitter [https://twitter.com/derekbrown] * Connect with Derek on LinkedIn [https://linkedin.com/in/derekbrownjr]

#3 • Caroline Kid

In this episode of Start Something, we talk to Caroline McGowan, aka PrayRain aka Caroline Kid, about the idea maze of finding what one loves...and the courage to pursue it. She talks about her creative endeavors and the carefree attitude that lets her chase new opportunities, checking things off a bucket list, all while balancing a professional life with her passion for music. From the Deep Dive * The Spice Girls Mug [https://www.instagram.com/p/BASegnYQ8-_/?ig_rid=06cc20a0-f1fe-48c2-8994-8a53f9bdea48] * The Voice Lesson Dress [https://ik.imagekit.io/wrxztkausbq0/startsomething/caroline_choir_oHtDG0pLC.png?updatedAt=1679175075315] * The Burger King Dress [https://ik.imagekit.io/wrxztkausbq0/startsomething/caroline_bk_7q22HsqKP.png?updatedAt=1679175074813] * At Cosmopolitan [https://ik.imagekit.io/wrxztkausbq0/startsomething/caroline_cosmo_cD_R1aAS3.png?updatedAt=1679175075123] * Caroline on Mint Tea [https://twitter.com/CarolineOnTheGo/status/531649506438561792] * Caroline's Cosmopolitan article [https://www.cosmopolitan.com/career/a50132/i-was-briefly-famous-and-i-felt-like-i-had-two-lives/] Caroline's Nashville Faves * Cafe at Thistle Farms [https://www.thecafeatthistlefarms.org/] * Steadfast Coffee [https://steadfast.coffee/] * Bobby's Idle Hour [https://www.bobbysidlehour.com/] Advice from Caroline * Be brutally honest with what you want. * Learn how to ask for help. Tactfully. * Take the scenic route. * Don't be afraid. * Be realistic about making money. Links from the Episode * Caroline on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-mcgowan-1aa16264/] * Caroline Kid on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/carolineonthego/] * Caroline Kid on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/52f1QLYTkSAAz4O538arAG?si=tnKrO8B1TQWQiK16Z6_40Q]