Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Our Creative Life video series weaves together the common threads of life as a creative professional by discussing our stories, health, processes, and growth in the field of art, design, education, and beyond. In this month's episode, we're honoring and celebrating Black History Month by discussing the past, present, and future of Black creatives.
Meet the panelists:
DaCosta Bayley is the Art Director for North America at Xencelabs. He is also the founder and bright mind behind Chocolate Soop Studio, a design studio that has produced designs for major companies and brands.
Connect with DaCosta Bayley | instagram.com/dacosta_bayley
Jocelyn Rice is the Director of Design Thought Leadership at Design Museum Everywhere. She is an outdoor apparel designer whose fundamental design philosophy is paving the way for a more equitable industry. She is also the founder of Black Earth United, a brand that designs accessories and apparel, and inspires Black Women to be designers and creators in the outdoor industry.
Connect With Design Museum Everywhere | instagram.com/designmuseumeverywhere
Michael McConnell is the Community Manager at Crashbell. He is a professional creative brand marketer who has worked with Fortune 500 companies to local nonprofits. He's also a wellness advocate, veteran community builder and entrepreneur with a passion for community.
Connect with CrashBell | instagram.com/crashbell
Omar Davis is the CEO of Crashbell. He founded CrashBell to help individuals cultivate awareness, self-accountability, and mindfulness as part of their daily routine. He teaches in schools and corporate settings to educate groups on postural, emotional, and mental awareness.
Connect with CrashBell | instagram.com/crashbell
Get to know us!
Xencelabs innovates digital design tools like Pen Tablets and our Quick Keys, which are made for creatives by creatives. We're dedicated to cultivating a community of creative professionals to make the world a better place one pen stroke at a time.
Learn more about Xencelabs | bit.ly/xencelabsus
Join the Xencelabs Community | instagram.com/xencelabs_us
#MentalHealth #Xencelabs #CreativeCommonThreads
Our Creative Life video series weaves together the common threads of life as a creative professional by discussing our stories, health, processes, and growth in the field of art, design, education, and beyond. In this month's episode, we're honoring and celebrating Black History Month by discussing the past, present, and future of Black creatives.
Meet the panelists:
DaCosta Bayley is the Art Director for North America at Xencelabs. He is also the founder and bright mind behind Chocolate Soop Studio, a design studio that has produced designs for major companies and brands.
Connect with DaCosta Bayley | instagram.com/dacosta_bayley
Jocelyn Rice is the Director of Design Thought Leadership at Design Museum Everywhere. She is an outdoor apparel designer whose fundamental design philosophy is paving the way for a more equitable industry. She is also the founder of Black Earth United, a brand that designs accessories and apparel, and inspires Black Women to be designers and creators in the outdoor industry.
Connect With Design Museum Everywhere | instagram.com/designmuseumeverywhere
Michael McConnell is the Community Manager at Crashbell. He is a professional creative brand marketer who has worked with Fortune 500 companies to local nonprofits. He's also a wellness advocate, veteran community builder and entrepreneur with a passion for community.
Connect with CrashBell | instagram.com/crashbell
Omar Davis is the CEO of Crashbell. He founded CrashBell to help individuals cultivate awareness, self-accountability, and mindfulness as part of their daily routine. He teaches in schools and corporate settings to educate groups on postural, emotional, and mental awareness.
Connect with CrashBell | instagram.com/crashbell
Get to know us!
Xencelabs innovates digital design tools like Pen Tablets and our Quick Keys, which are made for creatives by creatives. We're dedicated to cultivating a community of creative professionals to make the world a better place one pen stroke at a time.
Learn more about Xencelabs | bit.ly/xencelabsus
Join the Xencelabs Community | instagram.com/xencelabs_us
#MentalHealth #Xencelabs #CreativeCommonThreads
