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What happens when you combine design talent, Indigenous identity, humor, and a sharp eye for what’s missing in the market? You get Born of Legends. This week on Pow Wow Life, Shannon Romero shares how she built her brand, why contemporary Native representation matters, and how she created designs that reflect shared Indigenous experiences. We also get into the business side, including how Etsy helped her launch and grow her work into something bigger.Follow Born of Legendswww.bornoflegends.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bornoflegends/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bornoflegends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bornoflegends

What does it take to build a creative life that actually means something?In this episode of the Pow Wow Live Podcast, I sit down with Michelle Brown, Creative Director of Eighth Generation, for a conversation about art, fashion, purpose, and the courage it takes to choose your own path.Michelle shares her journey into fashion and product design, including what it was like pursuing a creative career even when the people closest to her did not fully support that decision at first. She talks honestly about taking that leap, trusting her passion, and why being brave enough to follow your calling matters.We also dive into the heart of what makes Eighth Generation so special, from their beautiful artist-designed products to the way they partner with Native artists to create more sustainable revenue and long-term opportunity. This is a conversation about creativity, culture, entrepreneurship, and building something bigger than yourself.If you have ever wondered whether you should take a chance on your dream, this episode is for you.

This episode features a powerful conversation with the organizers of the Weaving Unity Southeastern MMIW Informational Pow Wow in Lexington, South Carolina.We talk about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis and why this issue matters deeply here in South Carolina and across the Southeast. The organizers share why they created this event, what they hope the community takes away, and how powwows and gatherings like this can help bring awareness, education, healing, and unity.This is an important conversation about protecting Native women, honoring families and loved ones, and making sure these stories are seen and heard.Weaving Unity Pow Wow Informationhttps://calendar.powwows.com/events/weaving-unity-southeastern-mmiw-informational-pow-wow/

In this episode, I’m joined by Burgandi Trejo Phoenix for a real conversation about what it looks like to build a meaningful career and keep it grounded in who you are. We talk about identity, community, and the moments that shaped her path.Follow Burgandi Trejo Phoenixhttps://www.instagram.com/burgandiphoenix/?hl=en

In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Meeches and Denae Robinson, the producers behind the powerful true-crime documentary series TAKEN. Now in Season 5, TAKEN shares the stories of missing and murdered Indigenous people in Canada, including women and girls, men and boys, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, with one goal always at the center: honour their lives and help bring them home.We talk about what goes into telling these stories with care, how the team works alongside families, elders and knowledge keepers, community leaders, and law enforcement, and why TAKEN focuses on both the hard facts of a case and the human moments that remind us who these loved ones truly were. We also dig into the bigger questions TAKEN raises about safety, systemic change, and what all of us can do to help end the violence.