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This past week, Steele Studios was invited to the first monthly Spoken Word event hosted by Suk and Ja'Lisa. On November 15, the two women hosted Sapphic Saturdays. The Sapphic Saturdays was exactly that: a room full of softness, sisterhood, and a love that felt familiar. Like being held by someone who understands you without explanation. During the event the women where presented with spoken word performances, karaoke, and game night. The women's poem's carried their own

Neco Niche 4th annual Gather & Give for the local community.

Another day in The Bear Cave Podcast , but this one felt different, alive with legacy, laughter, and the spirit of Shaw University.During this special Homecoming episode, the Bear Cave welcomed back one of its own alumna Zaid Steele, founder of Steele Studios Marketing. The halls of the Mass Communications department buzzed with pride as hosts Tamyra  and Kimore Carter sat down with Zaid to talk about life after graduation. The conversation flowed with ease, from college memo

There’s nothing quite like knowing the history behind why Black businesses played such a vital role during the Industrial Revolution, a story of strength, vision, and unity that continues to shape the world we build today. Earlier this month, Steele Studios joined forces with Kee Zamastil, creator of Juke Joint: The People’s Party, for an evening of reflection and creativity. Together, we viewed the 1950s documentary “Negro Durham Marches On” a powerful tribute to the entrepr

Shoutout to Liana K. Nelson, owner of Uniquely U Counseling and host of Snack On This.Every Monday and Wednesday at 3 PM, Liana goes live on Facebook, opening the door to honest conversations that feed the mind and nourish the heart. Snack On This isn’t just a show it’s a safe space where laughter meets truth and where the unspoken finally finds its voice. This past month, Liana took her message to a wider stage as a guest panelist for Let’s Get Social Raleigh’s Town Hall Mee

When creativity calls, the Bull City always answers. This month, MouthSplit had the honor of joining forces with the Bull City Chic Social Media Group and together, they brought Durham to life in a way only homegrown visionaries can. Held at Proximity Brewing Company in downtown Durham, the night was a perfect mix of energy, artistry, and conversation. The crowd packed the space wall-to-wall, buzzing with laughter, camera flashes, and collaboration. The air was rich with the

MouthSplit: Motivating the Universe Through Style and Truth Since 1997 by name and 1999 by design, MouthSplit has been more than just a clothing line, it’s been a movement . Born in the heart of Durham, this trailblazing brand has stood the test of time, becoming the #1 custom apparel company for schools, sports teams, and local businesses looking to bring their vision to life through fashion. Because what’s better than wearing your own story, stitched, pressed, and printed j

Raleigh, North Carolina, a city that rose from the wetlands. Land once shaped by water, rich and alive, yet too often left without the care needed to protect Mother Nature from human hands. In the early 1960s, these same wetlands were sold to Black families and farmers, who built homes, planted dreams, and cultivated communities on land that others had overlooked. But when the floods came, it was their neighborhoods that bore the heaviest loss, a painful echo of how progress

Zaid Steele, CEO of Steele Studios Marketing, attended Let’s Get Social Raleigh’s Business Shower, hosted in collaboration with the National Black MBA Association of North Carolina, a gathering where ambition met authenticity and vision met voice. The panel, featuring Katrina Harrell, Michele Paul, and James Montague, created a dynamic space for creatives, entrepreneurs, landowners, and local leaders to come together and share the real journey of building a business. It was a