Our jobs, our careers, our society do not get to have sole ownership of our work. A podcast exploring what it means to Work for What We Want.
Work for What We Want
Claim This Podcastby Kayla Moore
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Podcast Overview
Our jobs, our careers, our society do not get to have sole ownership of our work. A podcast exploring what it means to Work for What We Want.
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12/3/2025
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February 25, 2026
Building What You Want to Exist with Ola Akinmowo (The Free Black Women's Library)
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Ola Akinmowo, founder of The Free Black Women’s Library (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefreeblackwomenslibrary/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@thefreeblackwomenslibrary</a>), to talk about what it looks like to build the thing you wish existed in your own community.</p><p>What began as a personal love of books and Black women writers grew into a grassroots library and cultural space in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. We talk about representation, preserving Black women’s stories, passion versus sustainability, separating your identity from your work, and what it really costs to create something rooted in care.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt called to bring an idea into the world simply because it should exist — this conversation will remind you to take that call seriously.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Support The Free Black Women’s Library</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.thefreeblackwomenslibrary.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thefreeblackwomenslibrary.com/ </a></p><p>Patreon (support Ola directly):<a href="https://www.patreon.com/tfbwl" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> </a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tfbwl" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/tfbwl</a></p><p>Crowdfunding:<a href="https://givebutter.com/TFBWL" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://givebutter.com/TFBWL" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://givebutter.com/TFBWL</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefreeblackwomenslibrary/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/thefreeblackwomenslibrary/</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheFreeBlackWomensLibrary" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/TheFreeBlackWomensLibrary</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/tfbwl/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bonfire.com/store/tfbwl/</a> </p>
February 11, 2026
Trusting Yourself Enough to Change Direction with Letta Jews
<p>In this episode, I sit down with my aunt, Letta Jews, founder of KSM Candle Co. (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ksmcandleco/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@ksmcandleco</a>), to talk about what it really looks like to trust yourself enough to change direction.</p><p>After 15 years in real estate marketing, Letta found herself questioning the path she was on and imagining what it might mean to start over. What began as a practical skill she wanted to learn eventually grew into a business that gave her freedom, stability, and the ability to build a life on her own terms.</p><p>We talk about leaving what no longer fits, separating your identity from your work, betting on yourself, and remembering that as long as you’re still here - you have the capacity to do more.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever felt a quiet pull toward something different, this conversation will remind you to trust yourself enough to follow it.</p>
December 24, 2025
Designing a Life in Fashion with Jess Holt
<p>In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fashion designer <strong>Jessica Holt (</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/justjess___/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>@justjess___</strong></a><strong>)</strong> to talk about what working in fashion actually looks like—beyond the Devil Wears Prada fantasy. We go over the different roles she's held, working for smaller designers vs big corporations, her freelancing journey, and the doubts that come up along the way. We also get into the lifestyle she's creating for herself and her brand, <strong>The Front Row</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefrontrow.magazine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>@thefrontrow.magazine</strong></a><strong>),</strong> sharing resources and opportunities for other people of color in fashion. </p><p><br></p><p>Excited to share this conversation!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>Follow Jess on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/justjess___/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/justjess___/</a></p><p>Follow The Front Row on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefrontrow.magazine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/thefrontrow.magazine/</a></p>
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