The creative powerhouse duo behind iLLism, Envy and Fancy, join Morgan for an engaging conversation exploring music, creativity, community, and liberation. From their beginnings at AT&T, to becoming creative partners in life and art, Envy and Fancy share how they are breaking boundaries and reshaping narratives through music, business, events, and community.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- The origins of iLLism and how Envy and Fancy's partnership in life has evolved into a formidable creative collaboration
- Insights into Envy and Fancy’s significant contributions beyond music, including founding The Legacy Building and CRWN Media, and coordinating the annual Soul of the Southside, Juneteenth festival in Minneapolis
- The importance of detaching ourselves from outcomes and embracing the journey of creativity, as highlighted by a pivotal affirmation card moment
- How iLLism is empowering the Black artist community and fostering spaces for collaboration, expression, and healing
Overheard:
- "There is more journey than destination."
- "We were created to create."
- "No one is in charge of the narrative of my journey except myself."
Links and Resources:
- iLLism Official Website
- The Legacy Building
- CRWN Media
- Soul of the Southside Festival
- The Melanated Remedy Affirmation Cards
Connect with Envy and Fancy on Instagram:
- @TheLegacyBuildingMPLS
- @iLLism
- @SoulOfTheSouthside
Inspired by Envy and Fancy? Us too. Embrace your own path of creativity, community, and empowerment. Get involved with iLLism's initiatives or start crafting your own legacy today. Remember, you don't have to fit into a single box as a creative. Let's build a more connected, empowered, and artistically vibrant world together.
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Keep creating, keep making art. Your art is a gift to you and to the world.
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