A source of inspiration for Black women in media to confront and conquer industry challenges, connect with like-minded souls, and, above all, stay in their groove.
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NOTE: This interview was conducted in July 2026
1:05: Who is Johanne right now?
3:01: On what networking like The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity at events looks like to her
5:13: Diving into the community and DEI consulting business she’s building in Amp Up Your Voice — including how losing her job started it all.
10:38: On the challenging process of getting buy-in from sponsors and partners, and why it includes a high level of visibility
14:43: On fleshing out a content strategy as part of her business strategy
18:40: On advocating for both women who want to start businesses but also women more keen on excelling in corporate — how can women in corporate set themselves up to succeed in spite of inevitable barriers?
23:38: Do you need to have a personal brand in 2026?
28:12: A recent example of the kind of work Amp Up Your Voice does
31:47: On how she stays in the groove
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13 Sept 2026
Stella Podcast: Art Is A Universal Language
NOTE: This interview was conducted in March 2026
2:38: How Sarah defines herself right now
5:36: The creative process of crafting a cartoon (including writing the copy) from scratch
7:52: Being an artist in the age of AI
10:35: The journey that led to a lucrative career in cartoon creation
14:41: Using art as a medium for wellness and taboo conversation
20:25: Some of her most memorable projects thus far
24:13: Building community around her work through workshops and beyond, and monetizing with intention and integrity
28:54: Why Sarah wants to build a life and career that feels less digital
32:04: Advice for someone daunted by entering the media industry and building the creative career they want for themselves
35:23: How Sarah stays in the groove
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15 Jul 2026
Stella Podcast: The (Hot) Sauce To Building Community
NOTE: This interview was conducted in March 2026
1:12: Deep in the cookbook trenches and the multiple truths about the process
2:52: Who is Alex right now?
4:03: Zodiac signs, Saturn Return and reflecting on Alex now versus 10 years ago
8:03: On starting Just Add Hot Sauce in 2017 and how its goals have evolved since
14:15: On building a community through food
17:55: On the creative process for developing recipes and themed series
21:44: On scaling and monetizing her brand, including the granular breakdown of her various revenue streams
26:05: On Substack entering the mix — and the advice Alex has for someone wanting to start one
30:59: On how being vulnerable and personal storytelling has worked in her favor
35:12: On how she stays in her groove
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