- I was drawn to the Share the Mic Now campaign,
because I love the concept
of sharing a platform with amazing women.
So their voices can be heard
and ignite change through partnership.
And Luvvie Ajayi Jones.
See, I messed it up again.
Ajayi Jones, is the definition of cool.
She's been on the show several times.
She is one of the co-creators of this movement.
And now she is here as my share the mic copilot.
I'm really yours.
This is your movement, and I've welcomed my side.
I, you know, put myself in it.
So hi, Luvvie, how are you?
- Hi, Drew, I'm good for 2020 a sake.
- I, yes, that, by the way, that's a perfect way to put it.
So, you know, people say that their voices aren't heard.
And what do you say to them, Luvvie?
- I think everybody's voice is necessary.
And whether or not people feel like they're listening
you still must share your story, your perspective,
and your thoughts in this world.
- You have so many incredible women doing this with you.
In fact, I was so lucky Glennon Doyle
was on the show recently.
And this is just an amazing movement.
This is our third time doing this.
And I'm so excited to celebrate
Brandice Daniel is here.
Hello, and please welcome. - Hello!
- Brandice Daniel, now 13 years ago.
(audience applauding) Yes, Welcome.
- Hey Brandice.
- Hey Luvvie!
Look, I'm not sure which camera to look into.
- I know, we're all over the place.
Okay, so 13 years ago, you started Harlem Fashion Row.
- Yes. - And tell us about that.
- Yeah, I started 13 years ago.
I was at a fashion show in Brooklyn and got inspired.
And said, "I wanna do this in Harlem."
That's where I was living at the time.
And as I started to plan for the show,
I wanted to feature designers of color,
mostly black and Latina designers.
And I couldn't find them.
And so as I started to dig and do more research, I found out
in less than 1% of designers sold to major department stores
are designers of color.
And I was like, "A ha," that was my aha moment.
And I was like, this is why I had this idea.
This is why I've been so passionate about this.
So I just started saying,
"Okay, I'm going to be a solution for this."
- So one of the things that you do,
which I'm very familiar with
because, you know, you sort of talk
to brands and endorsements.
You know, you do deals as a producer.
We'd have, you know, trade outs for films.
We do it here.
Brandice is the woman who
literally puts collaborations together.
I'm gonna tell you about a couple.
Right now, you have Nike X, LeBron, just Nike and LeBron.
Literally you're wearing the shoes right now.
- I am. - And Janie and Jack,
which is this beautiful children's store.
And you did that with Kimberly Goldson.
- Yes (mumbles). - And Banana Republic.
You have a collaboration coming out soon.
Amazon music: You put Dapper Dan
with to celebrate culture and history.
Bloomingdale's, Fe Noel: You did a Lion King Collection.
You are really the person behind when, you know,
like if I see a Beyonce doing like an Ivy Park,
for gosh, who was at for?
Topshop? - Adidas, Adidas.
- Oh, it was for Adidas now?
- Adidas, yeah. - I think it's now,
I think she started in Topshop.
But when you see these.
I think, by the way, I could be super-wrong about this.
When I see these collaborations come about,
I'm always wondering who is behind them.
Brandice.
These are really exciting things
that come out into the world.
That we as consumers can feel inspired by,
to wear, I'm proud of.
And now really incentivized to participate
because they're so meaningful.
- Yeah. - Absolutely.
It has been honestly, such a gift
for me to really amplify the voices of designers of color.
Now I wish I was a part of the Beyonce one.
I wasn't part of that one,
but with Nike, LeBron, Kimberly Goldson,
Fe Noel, and under Celeste.
Like, we pulled together the shoe
that sold out in five minutes.
And that was the first time a brand had said
we'll bet on these emerging designers
of color who are incredibly talented
but the whole world don't know.
And that opened up the door
to the collaboration with Janie and Jack.
Which I have a few things for your girls.
- Really?
- I do. - Oh my gosh.
I have to admit, I just cleaned
out all their closets, like the last few weeks.
And I'm like that mom, who's like,
and they wear uniforms in school.
I'm like, I haven't bought clothes.
Thank you.
I actually used some.
Thank you, I appreciate that.
And then they paint and everything.
So I'm not very inspired to like buy.
You know, it's a whole thing. - You're gonna love it.
They'll love it. - Thank you.
I really, really, really, really need it.
I appreciate it.
I just love what you do.
And when we see these collaborations come about,
it's really nice to know the person
behind igniting that spark
and liaisoning it all to function out there in the world.
So that we can go out and enjoy and like live
in the cool factor, the empowerment.
And, you know, we are consumers,
and it's really great when we consume something
really positive - Absolutely.
- And important.
And I mean, look at your shoes.
They are so cool.
But it's rare that we-- - I have those.
- I want a pair of those.
I, but I it's rare that we get to see the
person behind the actual coming of it all about.
The idea man.
So thank you.
And I'm gonna share my Instagram with you.
You're gonna take it over all day.
- Yes, absolutely, I can't wait.
- I'm so honored to do this with you.
Really. - Thank you, I'm so honored.
And thank you, Luvvie, for this incredible initiative.
(audience applauding)
- Brandice, you're amazing! - This is our third time.
I cannot wait for more.
Thank you, Luvvie, to everything
you always bring to the show.
Our attention and the incredible
mission you're on with Share the Mic Now.
It's an honor to be a part of it.
Thank you guys for having me.