From HBO to Nike to Founding Her Own Collectives | Zerrin on Creative Hustle, Authentic Branding & Building a Career With No Blueprint

Zerrin didn't follow a career path. She built one — project by project, side hustle by side hustle, door by door.In this episode, Zerrin shares a career that spans HBO, Warner Bros, Nike, Naomi Campbell campaigns, African diaspora storytelling platform Amaka Studio, and her own holistic marketing collective, Wanda. It's one of the most varied creative journeys we've had on the show — and she's got the hard-won lessons to match.We talk about the spontaneous inception of AfroSamba, her culture event built from pure instinct, and what that taught her about trusting herself. We get into freelance project management, negotiating rates, end-of-year outreach, and the financial lessons that only come from navigating a career this diverse.We also talk about maintaining creative originality when trends move fast, building relationships that actually last, and why resilience isn't just a buzzword — it's the only thing that gets you through.Bold, honest and genuinely one of a kind — this one's a masterclass in building something entirely your own.⚡ What we cover: → A career spanning HBO, Warner Bros, Nike and Naomi Campbell campaigns → Founding AfroSamba — a culture event built on instinct and community → Launching Amaka Studio for African diaspora storytelling → Building Wanda Collective — a holistic marketing agency → Freelancing, side hustles and navigating multiple revenue streams → Negotiating rates, sponsorship deals and communicating your value → Maintaining creative originality in fast-moving saturated markets → Building authentic relationships and a personal brand that lasts🎙 She's Lost Control — the podcast for ambitious creatives who are done playing small. 💌 Join #TheChaosClub → www.instagram.com/sheslostcontrolpodcast/