Legacy Cultivators Podcast

Creativity Meets Capital: Nina Orm on Building Sustainable Creative & Cultural Legacies

This week’s episode is nothing short of a masterclass for creatives who are ready to step into their power as founders. I sat down with the powerhouse that is Nina Orm—a multi-passionate entrepreneur whose work moves at the intersection of art, culture, storytelling, and capital. Nina has lived many lives—working in government doing policy work, pivoting into finance to sharpen her skills, and ultimately building platforms that bridge creativity and capital. Now, through Orm Muse Collective and The Agora Fund, she’s redefining how artists, filmmakers, fashion designers, and culture keepers access resources, funding, and visibility. In this episode, we explore: * The investor’s perspective—what funders are really looking for, and how creatives can pitch with clarity, confidence, and conviction. * The mindset shift from freelancer to founder—why this one change can completely transform your sustainability as a creative. * Knowing your numbers—the importance of knowing your numbers as a creative founder * Diversifying income streams—from retainers to licensing and everything in between, Nina breaks down how creatives can stop trading time for money. * A Next Renaissance—why we’re in a cultural moment that creatives can rise to shape what’s next. * Aligned investment—how to identify and attract funders who not only understand your art but also align with your integrity and mission. This conversation is a wake-up call for artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone building a legacy through creativity. Nina doesn’t just drop theory—she offers strategies, tools, and frameworks that creatives can use right now to grow, sustain, and expand their work without compromise. Take notes. Replay it. Let it stretch your mindset. ✨ Connect with Nina Orm and explore her work Nina Orm is the Founder of Orm Muse Collective, a next-generation creative platform at the intersection of art, film, fashion, and entrepreneurship. She is also the Founding Partner of The Agora Fund, a venture platform investing in the cultural economy. Through both ventures, Nina is dedicated to building sustainable creative legacies, bridging capital and culture, and empowering underrepresented voices in the arts. Creative Compass (creative business school waitlist): ⁠www.ormmusecollective.com/waitlist⁠ [http://www.ormmusecollective.com/waitlist] Creativity Meets Capital Newsletter: ⁠CreativityMeetsCapital.substack.com⁠ [http://creativitymeetscapital.substack.com/] Art Advisory/Consulting: ⁠www.ormmusecollective.com/artadvisory⁠ [http://www.ormmusecollective.com/artadvisory] TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@itsninaorm⁠ [http://www.tiktok.com/@itsninaorm] Instagram: ⁠www.Instagram.com/ninaorm⁠ [http://www.instagram.com/ninaorm] email: ⁠hello@ormmusecollective.com [hello@ormmusecollective.com] Subscribe to Cultural Preservation Network's newsletter to receive holistic resources and updates directly to your inbox: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://culturalpreservationnetwork.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://culturalpreservationnetwork.substack.com/] 🌷

Breaking Cycles: Three Generations Talk Money & Financial Wellness w/ Darnell & Parker Mayberry

This episode is so special y’all! I am so excited to share this impactful conversation where I sit down with Darnell Mayberry, founder of Money Talks, and his 11-year-old daughter Parker to explore the journey of financial wellness across generations. What starts as a father’s desire to equip himself and his daughter with financial literacy unfolds into a candid discussion on mindset, money habits, purpose and breaking cycles of scarcity in our communities. Episode Highlights: * How Darnell turned financial hardship into a mission to teach his daughter wellth principles. * The mindset shift from scarcity to stewardship * Why breaking the stigma around wanting wellth is crucial in our communities. * The 3 habits that helped Darnell rebuild after major life changes. * Parker on investing, saving, and her first stock picks. * What three generations teach each other about money, risk, and opportunity. * Teach financial literacy early—kids can invest, save, and build wellth. * Cross-generational learning accelerates growth and breaks cycles. Note: None of this is financial advice, this is for entertainment purposes only. ✨ CONNECT WITH DARNELL MAYBERRY AND EXPLORE HIS WORK Darnell is a career sports writer and investor who has an irrational obsession for the Minnesota Vikings. Parker is a rambunctious sixth-grader who loves reading and recycling, tigers and Magna-Tiles, the color pink and, of course, candy! They have committed to becoming financially literate so they can make smarter choices with money and build a better future for their family. Their goal, through daily “money talks,” is to break free from destructive financial behaviors they didn’t know they carried and transition to more fruitful habits with earning and spending, saving and investing. Money Talks Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4nbXsOCWVrhg0Nag0tYJM2 [https://open.spotify.com/show/4nbXsOCWVrhg0Nag0tYJM2] Subscribe to Money Talks on Substack: https://www.moneytalksmatter.com/ Subscribe to Cultural Preservation Network's newsletter to receive holistic resources and updates directly to your inbox: https://culturalpreservationnetwork.substack.com/ [https://culturalpreservationnetwork.substack.com/] 🌷

Building Ecosystems of Care for Black Women & Erotic Power w/ Brianne Patrice Cash

In this episode of The Legacy Cultivators Podcast, I sit down with the dynamic visionary Brianne Patrice Cash—a nonprofit founder, sensuality advocate, and founder of two incredible organizations centering Black women’s care & liberation. Brianne shares her deeply personal & challenging story of navigating early motherhood, systemic injustice, and navigating the trauma of custody battles, and how these experiences became the foundation for her life’s work. From reclaiming her erotic power to building healing-centered ecosystems. With raw vulnerability, we explore what it truly means to use business as a means of social impact to create regenerative systems of care that support Black women—mentally, emotionally, financially, and erotically. Together, we discuss: * How her journey through harsh custody battles and systems of oppression shaped her fire for building caring ecosystems for Black women * Reclaiming sensuality and erotic power as tools for wellbeing * The intersection of pleasure, purpose, and sustainable social impact * Building legacy through community-rooted entrepreneurship * Navigating burnout and rest in a hyperproductive world * Starting mission-driven businesses from a place of spiritual alignment & so much more ✨ CONNECT WITH BRIANNE PATRICE CASH AND EXPLORE HER WORK the Black healing collective is a nonprofit dedicated to bridging resource gaps and fostering holistic well-being for Black women and femmes—including single or under-supported moms, sexual assault survivors, and domestic violence survivors—through rent assistance, therapy access, and community care. TWENTY NINE THIRTY is a restorative community connecting the dots between sensuality, sexuality, healing and wellness. They advocate for mind-body modality as it relates to self-discovery, mental and emotional wellness. Learn more about Brianne’s non-profit the Black healing collective: https://www.theblackhealingcollective.org/ [https://www.theblackhealingcollective.org/] Brianne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannepatrice/ [https://www.instagram.com/briannepatrice/] Brianne’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannepatrice/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannepatrice/]

Guardians of Heritage: Flower Essences, Haitian Spirituality & Intergenerational Healing with Linda Duverné

In this episode of The Legacy Cultivators Podcast, I sit down with my sis, Linda Duverné — a certified trauma-informed mindfulness practitioner, flower essence practitioner, and Guardian of Haitian heritage. Together, we go deep into the vibrational medicine of flower essences, connecting with the ancestral wisdom in Haitian spirituality, and intergenerational healing, . Linda shares her personal journey from growing up in a Haitian Christian household to reclaiming her spiritual heritage through the study and connection with Haitian Vodou, mindfulness, and ancestral connection. We discuss the often unspoken rituals woven into everyday life, the power of reconnecting with family traditions, and how flower essences serve as powerful allies for emotional, spiritual, and energetic empowerment. This episode is a beautiful exchange on the importance of listening to our intuition, honoring the wisdoms within our cultures and from our benevolent ancestors/elders, and working with accessible tools that resonate with our unique journeys — especially within Melanated & Immigrant communities. If you've ever felt the pull toward reconnecting with your roots, hearing about Haitian heritage, or discovering holistic tools like flower essences, this conversation is a nourishing entry point. Flower Essence Recommendation:Linda shares Star Tulip as the listening remedy to cultivate stillness and deepen your connection to ancestors and spiritual guides. ✨ CONNECT WITH LINDA DUVERNÉ AND EXPLORE HER WORK Linda is the Founder and Director of Sajès Living, a holistic wellness business that reconnects Haitian and Black communities with their intergenerational wisdom to promote intergenerational healing through mindfulness programming, meditation sessions, journaling workshops, flower essence therapy, wellness consulting, and speaking engagements. Learn more about Linda’s services, including flower essence therapy here: https://www.sajesliving.com/services [https://www.sajesliving.com/services] Purchase her flower essence products here: https://www.sajesliving.com/floweressences [https://www.sajesliving.com/floweressences] Book a flower essence consultation with Linda here: https://magicandmedicineclinic.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/9 [https://www.sajesliving.com/floweressences] Flower Essences for The Cast of Sinners: https://substack.com/@lindaduverne/p-163249531 [https://substack.com/@lindaduverne/p-163249531] Follow Legacy Cultivators Podcast: Stay tuned for more episodes that uplift voices of creative changemakers building their legacies intentionally and communally. We welcome you to share this episode with a loved one. Until next time, much love 🌷

The Art of Remembrance & Accessible Archiving with Doriana Diaz

In this first episode of the Legacy Cultivators Podcast, host Love Soulèy sits down with maker, archivist, and memory worker Doriana Diaz for an honest and explorative conversation on the vulnerable and ever shifting journey of being a maker, building an accessible archival practice, and her profound reflections on what legacy means for her. Doriana shares how her creative practice has shifted over time and how she is now finding inspiration through cyanotype quilting, creating from her lived experiences and her grandmother’s archival practices . She reflects on her experiences as a deep feeler, making space for experimentation, and creating from a place of curiosity. Some Topics Discussed: * Shifting creative practices through life changes * Exploring new artistic directions * The power of creating accessible practices around memory work and personal archives * Altars, family heirlooms, and everyday archiving * Redefining legacy and connecting generations through art and storytelling You can connect with Doriana on IG: @bydorianadiaz [https://www.instagram.com/bydorianadiaz] Doriana’s email: Info@dorianadiaz.com This podcast is brought to you by Cultural Preservation Network, an ecosystem built to support creative changemakers build well resourced legacies. Connect with us: Substack [https://culturalpreservationnetwork.substack.com/] Website [https://culturalpreservationnetwork.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/culturalpreservationnetwork/]  If you enjoyed this conversation, I welcome you to share and circulate this podcast with community. Until next time, happy creating 🌷