<p>Ever dreamed of ditching your 9-5 for a life fuelled by passion? This week, meet our guest Tomesha Faxio – lawyer turned photographer – who did just that. Her book <em>Wash Day </em>is a love letter to Black hair, a story of reinvention and fearless creativity.</p>
<p>Tomesha spills the beans on book deals, agents, and the winding path to finding your purpose.  Discover how <em>Wash Day</em> went from concept to reality, amplifying Black voices and shattering stereotypes.</p>
<p>Get ready for a dose of hustle, as Tomesha reveals her plans for <em>Wash Day</em> on the big screen and her mission to combat texturism and colorism. This is for the dreamers and the doers!</p>
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<p><strong>Episode Overview:</strong></p>
<p>Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/</p>
<p>Follow This Is How We Create on IG.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/"> ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/⁠</a></p>
<p>Follow Martine on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/"> ⁠https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/⁠</a></p>
<p>This is How We Create is produced by Braila West and Martine Severin and edited by Casandra Voltolina.</p>
<p>Get to know Tomesha Faxio: <a href="https://www.meshaphotography.com/about">https://www.meshaphotography.com/about</a></p>
<p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tomeshafaxio/">https://www.instagram.com/tomeshafaxio/</a></p>
<p>Buy Tamesha’s book: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/715807/wash-day-by-tomesha-faxio/">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/715807/wash-day-by-tomesha-faxio/</a></p>
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This is How We Create

Martine Severin

61. How to Bring a Book Concept to Reality - Tomesha Faxio

APR 4, 202453 MIN
This is How We Create

61. How to Bring a Book Concept to Reality - Tomesha Faxio

APR 4, 202453 MIN

Description

<p>Ever dreamed of ditching your 9-5 for a life fuelled by passion? This week, meet our guest Tomesha Faxio – lawyer turned photographer – who did just that. Her book <em>Wash Day </em>is a love letter to Black hair, a story of reinvention and fearless creativity.</p> <p>Tomesha spills the beans on book deals, agents, and the winding path to finding your purpose.  Discover how <em>Wash Day</em> went from concept to reality, amplifying Black voices and shattering stereotypes.</p> <p>Get ready for a dose of hustle, as Tomesha reveals her plans for <em>Wash Day</em> on the big screen and her mission to combat texturism and colorism. This is for the dreamers and the doers!</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Episode Overview:</strong></p> <p>Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/</p> <p>Follow This Is How We Create on IG.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/"> ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/⁠</a></p> <p>Follow Martine on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/"> ⁠https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/⁠</a></p> <p>This is How We Create is produced by Braila West and Martine Severin and edited by Casandra Voltolina.</p> <p>Get to know Tomesha Faxio: <a href="https://www.meshaphotography.com/about">https://www.meshaphotography.com/about</a></p> <p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tomeshafaxio/">https://www.instagram.com/tomeshafaxio/</a></p> <p>Buy Tamesha’s book: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/715807/wash-day-by-tomesha-faxio/">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/715807/wash-day-by-tomesha-faxio/</a></p> <p><br></p>