New Orleans rapper 3D Na’tee is an independent woman whose growth I love to see. She is the definition of hustle, beauty and true autonomy. Watching her produce and market own her music, books and merchandise is truly inspirational. The Nola beauty continues to elevate in her business endevaors, recently opening a full creative studio in East New Orleans. Born Samantha Davon James, the New Orleans native says she grew tired of watching the creatives travel outside the community, to find space suitable for their production needs.
3D Studios has photography, as well as hair and make-up studios, an event center, green screen room, along with podcast and recording studios.
Tina Sampay, known as Slauson Girl, is a journalist, author and media founder from South Central Los Angeles. Her Bachelor of Arts in Critical Race and Gender Studies informs how she examines race, gender and power in her journalism. She founded Slauson Girl Media Group, a Black woman-owned news and media organization. Her reporting, podcast conversations and video interviews center local news, community voices, culture and the issues shaping Los Angeles.