This week’s revolutionary is Shanthony Exum, also known as Miss Eaves. On one hand, she’s a New York-based graphic designer that helps startups, non-profits, and social enterprises define their brand. On the other, she’s a rap god and paper mache queen. Shanthony’s music is based on her personal experiences and spread messages that she, as a woman, needs to hear. By default, her music is relevant to others as well.
Throughout our conversation, Shanthony shares all about her work, its inspirations, and the impact it has on her and those around her. She shares her own experiences around navigating the struggles around aging as a woman, using art as meditation, and how she continues to remain focused on her work rather than on fame.
Some Questions I Ask:
- What are you working on at the moment? (0:58)
- Where are you from? (9:50)
- What do your parents think about your work now? (14:30)
- What drives your work? (21:12)
- What the future looks like for Shanthony. (28:44)
- How does someone become like you? (42:21)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Why Shanthony started learning French. (4:03)
- How Shanthony uses art to focus and as a form of meditation. (6:24)
- About Shanthony’s religious path and how it’s influenced the way she shares her work. (16:06)
- How Shanthony navigates the pressures around aging as a woman. (24:40)
- The origins of the song “Thunder Thighs.” (37:08)
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