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Artwork for noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social Change

noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social Change

Stephanie Graham
Chicago
Entrepreneurship
Chicago, United States
Empaths Anonymous
Activism
Art
Community
Branding
Black Business
Noseyaf
Social Justice
Third Space Academy
Mutual Aid
Production Design
Moved With Peace
Mental Health
Grad School Femtoring Podcast
Filmmakers Mixtape
Mentoring
Human Design

Want to hear how real artists actually make it work? noseyAF skips the glossy bios and gets into the messy, human, creative parts of building a life in the arts, and using that life to change the world. Hosted by artist, filmmaker, and professionally nosey person Stephanie Graham, each episode goes deep with working artists, filmmakers, organizers, and culture-shifters about what's actually behind... more

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Artwork for noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social Change

Latest Episodes

Ep 151: I Make Films for Black People and Everybody Can Watch with Barbara Allen

Two little girls saw a movie camera in a mail order catalog and spent a whole week on the phone building a case to bring to their parents. They both got a yes. Fifty so... more

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Recorded live on Lumpen Radio 105.5 FM, Saturday, September 12, 2026

A teacher looked at her painting in front of the whole class and called it a knowledgeable failure. She took it as a compliment.

Chicago painter Megan Williamson has been painting... more

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Ep 149: All That and a Bag of Chips: 31 Days of Black Business Reflections

No guest. No theme song. Just me, a cup of coffee, and whatever came out of my mouth. 🖤

We made it. Thirty-one days, thirty-one Black business owners, every single day of A... more

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Ep 148: Serious Training for Everyday People with Sean Armstead of Phenomenal Fitness

Part of noseyAF's 31 Days of Black Business series 🖤

He trained 33 people last Saturday. Starting at 4 in the morning.

Sean Armstead is a former Marine Corps in... more

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Barbara Allen
Filmmaker and archivist focused on Black history and Chicago stories
Independent filmmaker/Archivist
Episode: I Make Films for Black People and Everybody Can Watch with Barbara Allen
Megan Williamson
Chicago painter known for 100 Zoom portraits and circus-inspired works
Independent artist
Episode: Knowledgeable Failure with Megan Williamson
Sean Armstead
Founder of Phenomenal Fitness, former Marine Corps Infantry Officer
Phenomenal Fitness
Episode: Serious Training for Everyday People with Sean Armstead of Phenomenal Fitness
Jennifer Kelly-Nichols
Founder of Vintage Frills, former luxury retail professional
Vintage Frills
Episode: Vintage Is a Form of Luxury with Jennifer Kelly-Nichols of Vintage Frills
Kristi Bishop
PhD economist and founder of Verity Consulting
Verity Consulting
Episode: Your Customers Are Doing Economics Whether You Are or Not with Dr. Kristi-Warren Scott Bishop of Verity Consulting
Janelle Alba Garner
Founder of Tanglaw Advisory; advisor focused on sustainable leadership
Tanglaw Advisory
Episode: Leadership Without Burnout with Janelle Alba Garner of Tanglaw Advisory
Rob Marley
Founder of Stay Focus Society, Chicago clothing brand
Stay Focus Society
Episode: Ten Toes Down and Chasing Goals with Rob Marley of Stay Focus Society
Serena Hicks
Life coach and business coach
Independent coach
Episode: Coaching Is Not a Meritocracy with Serena Hicks
Tiffany Asamoah
Founder of BOLD Swim
BOLD Swim
Episode: Sustainable Swimwear That Actually Fits with Tiffany Asamoah of BOLD Swim

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Stephanie Graham
Host of noseyAF, interviewer and guide of the conversation

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Give me the tea

    I love learning about how other creatives are getting it done. This podcast delivers a unique look behind the scenes that you don’t hear other places.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wordwoman
    United Statesa month ago
  • I am also nosy!

    I live for vicarious life experiences - this show delivers! Thank you Stephanie!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cake4kate
    United Statesa month ago
  • Enjoyable conversations

    Great podcast! Stephanie is a great interviewer and asks questions to bring the conversation deeper. Love the perspectives from the different guests and businesses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sjjnicholls
    United States2 months ago
  • Loving it!

    As someone who owns their own business, it’s great to hear other creators, artists and entrepreneurs talk about the hard-yet-rewarding reality of working in the arts. A must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ness1012
    United States2 months ago
  • A must-listen for artists

    Stephanie is brilliant! This is a wonderful medium to hear how art blends with activism. (Also, can we talk about how the cover art is the prettiest EVER)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Huxley122
    United States2 months ago

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guests are described as engaging and insightful, with conversations that feel like a chat with friends.
episodes are seen as well-edited, with a strong focus on real-world guidance for artists and organizers.
listeners praise the host for probing, authentic conversations and a sense of community.

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I Make Films for Black People and Everybody Can Watch with Barbara Allen
Q: What makes a great interview?
A great interview hinges on genuine listening, following up on interesting threads, and letting the conversation lead rather than rigidly sticking to a preset questionnaire.
I Make Films for Black People and Everybody Can Watch with Barbara Allen
Q: Do you have a particular question that you've been asking yourself over and over with each project?
The question shifts with each project, but the core is to uncover who has the most visuals and how to link those visuals to broader narratives, while prioritizing stories that haven't been told.
Sustainable Swimwear That Actually Fits with Tiffany Asamoah of BOLD Swim
Q: How did you learn about sustainability in fashion?
She describes studying where fabrics come from, seeking transparency, recognizing greenwashing, and building practices around verifiable materials and supply chains rather than marketing buzzwords.
Sustainable Swimwear That Actually Fits with Tiffany Asamoah of BOLD Swim
Q: What was your first collection like?
Her first collection was rough and exploratory, made with very limited resources and a learning-by-doing approach that eventually taught her what to refine for future lines.
Private Investing Is Not What You Think with Victoria Watkins of Inrichmint
Q: Who should come to Enrichment for help finding investments, and what level of investment is realistic for most people?
Enrichment works with a range of clients, from individuals who can contribute smaller amounts like $5,000 to larger investors; the substance of the investment matters more than the absolute size, and structures adapt to the investor's goals and deal flow.

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The show centers arts, culture, and social impact through candid conversations with working artists, organizers, and entrepreneurs. Episodes repeatedly emphasize practical realities of building a life in the arts—funding, pivots, community building, and authentic storytelling—alongside broader themes like literacy, health equity, and empowerment. Notable strengths include a no-nonsense host who probes beyond glossy bios, a strong focus on underrepresented voices, and a clear emphasis on actionable insights for creatives and small organizations.

Listeners are likely drawn to hands-on guidance, community-building strategies, and authentic narratives from diverse creative and social change sectors. The format often blends personal origin stor... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Barbara Allen
2. Megan Williamson
3. Sean Armstead
4. Jennifer Kelly-Nichols
5. Kristi Bishop
6. Janelle Alba Garner
7. Rob Marley
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