Creative Roots Podcast
Creative Roots Podcast is where stories begin. Every week, host Tae sits down with artists, entrepreneurs, and makers of all kinds to explore the journey before the spotlight—when the vision was still raw, and the hustle was rooted in passion, not popularity.
We go beneath the surface—talking consistency, growth, setbacks, and the real creative process. Whether you’re an early-stage creative or someone finding your way back to your roots, this podcast is here to inspire, reflect, and remind you why you started in the first place.
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Creative Roots Podcast
When There's No Title For You, You Create It - MaShayla | Ep. 25
In this episode of the Creative Roots Podcast, Tae sits down with MaShalya, a Junior at North Carolina A&T State University (Aggie Pride!), who made the bold decision to switch her major from Engineering to Fashion Merchandising & Design.
Now the founder of 3mpty Headed Apparel, MaShalya designs custom clothing pieces that reflect creativity, confidence, and individuality. She shares how changing her major gave her a new sense of purpose, how she balances college life with entrepreneurship, and the mindset needed to market yourself as a young creative in today’s world.
This episode is packed with lessons on following your passion, personal branding, and the business of fashion — all while featuring the first-ever off-screen mic’d-up appearance from Shamar.
In This Episode:
How MaShalya built 3mpty Headed Apparel from the ground up
What led her to switch majors at North Carolina A&T
Tips on marketing and branding your fashion line
The business side of being a student creative
Real talk about college tuition, creative growth, and finding happiness
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