This week on Kultivation w/ Kevie, Kevie is joined by fashion designer and entrepreneur Noel Veloz, the visionary behind the Hemincuff (now Maison Noel) vegan luxury bag line. Known for his commitment to sustainability, craftsmanship, and conscious fashion, Noel shares the origin story of his brand and the mindset it takes to build something impactful and authentic. From the streets of New York to runways and beyond, Noel opens up about what it means to create from purpose—not just for profit—and how his journey in fashion continues to evolve with intention.
💡 In this episode:
• How Noel launched Hemincuff and built a vegan luxury brand
• The importance of sustainability in modern fashion
• Staying true to your creative mission while scaling a business
• Why storytelling matters in personal and professional branding
Whether you're a fashion lover, aspiring designer, or creative entrepreneur, this episode is packed with inspiration, innovation, and intentional hustle.
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Welcome to Kultivation with Kevie—a self-empowerment podcast where self-love, mindset, creativity, and mental health take center stage. Hosted by Kevie, a Black queer creative and seasoned registered nurse, this show invites you to grow through what you go through—with courage, confidence, and consistency.
Each episode blends candid storytelling, nostalgic reflections, and empowering conversations that celebrate healing, identity, purpose, and the messy magic of becoming. Whether you’re navigating burnout, rediscovering your creativity, or showing up as your fullest LGBTQ+ self, this space is for you.
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1. To develop or grow a quality, skill, or mindset
2. To foster transformation through care and intention
3. To refine oneself through experience and reflection
4. To uplift, encourage, and evolve
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