Imani Lenz | Creative Artist
Camera Rolling
Video Series
Stories told through conversation, music, and lived experiences.
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William Ricker Interview | Sci-Fi Author on Creativity & Consistency
William Ricker shares how consistency, creativity, and representation shaped his journey as a Black science fiction author. In this Camera Rolling episode, we explore world-building, discipline, and building a creative team.

Inside The Vegan Marie | A Cultural Shop & Herbal Heritage Space in Miami
This Camera Rolling episode takes viewers inside The Vegan Marie in Miami for a guided tour of herbal products, handmade Haitian jewelry, metaphysical items, vintage clothing, fermented preparations, and cultural art rooted in tradition.

House of Vegano | Food, Identity, and Community with Thalia
Filmed at House of Vegano, this episode follows a conversation with Thalia on food as cultural language, family legacy, creativity, and building a space where people feel welcome, safe, and connected.

The Vegan Marie | Cultural Heritage, Community Presence, and Memory in Miami
Filmed inside The Vegan Marie in Miami, this episode documents a cultural heritage space rooted in Haitian identity, natural remedies, herbal knowledge, and the importance of preserving places built on consistency and care.

Maya B Creative on Burnout, Creativity & Finding Your Way Back
A raw, honest conversation with Maya B Creative about creativity, burnout, therapy, and rebuilding a life rooted in alignment, joy, and community.

Tica Taylor talks Culture, Spirituality, and Community
Filmed in Miami, this docu-series episode features Tica Taylor reflecting on Haitian heritage, spirituality, motherhood, and the importance of preserving cultural memory through conversation.

DJ EROCK on Legacy, Community, and the Art of Deejaying
Imani Lenz documents a conversation with DJ EROCK, where legacy, music, and community intersect. Through reflection on family history, creative discipline, and collaboration, the conversation reveals deejaying as a living art form rooted in connection and care.

Jodi Campbell on Fitness and lifestyle
Fitness instructor Jodi Campbell reflects on how faith, movement, and community carried her through loss, depression, and recovery — and why learning to “do hard things” in the gym became a foundation for survival, healing, and leadership.

Elma Felix Speaks on Jewelry and Creativity | Owner of Ebijou
A conversation with Elma Felix, the founder of Ebijou on making as instinct, jewelry as memory, and why creating what doesn’t exist can become an act of self-trust.
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Exploring Miami's Urban Green Works' Food Forest [Part 2 of 2]
A conversation unfolding inside a Miami food forest—where food, land, and community are approached with care. This episode reflects on access, regeneration, and the quiet wisdom held in growing things slowly.
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Exploring Miami's Urban Green Works' Food Forest [Part 1 of 2]
A walking conversation through a Miami food forest—where curiosity, observation, and lived knowledge guide the experience. This episode centers presence, learning, and listening to the land.

Personal Equity Workshop with Meg Charles - Root. o Rise
A reflective workshop exploring personal equity, capacity, and sustainable leadership—inviting participants to root inward before building outward.

Caribbean Food Chat with Kelly, Owner of Cariblend Juices
A conversation over Caribbean food, memory, and community—reflecting on how culture is preserved through cooking, care, and shared space.

Creative talk with Podcast Host Melissa L. Atkinson
A behind-the-scenes conversation reflecting on creativity, healing, and what it takes to build work that can breathe—without pressure, performance, or expectation.

Tica Taylor Interview with a Living Ancestor Nana
A conversation unfolding inside Ujima Spirit Temple, where memory, movement, and lived history surface through reflection, storytelling, and shared presence.

Ujima Spirit Temple Tour with Tica Taylor
A quiet, conversation-led tour through Ujima Spirit with Tica Taylor and Nana—exploring art, ancestry, spirituality, and lived history as a living archive.

Imani Lenz discusses community with Tampa Diaspora Events
A conversation-forward reflection from Imani Lenz on why the June 21 Juneteenth gathering matters—bridging generations, honoring ancestors, and building community through presence.

Hair beauty industry with Tori Polite, Chameleon Hair Culture
A conversation with the founder of Chameleon Hair Culture on hair as craft, education as responsibility, and the importance of preserving Black stories from within.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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Imani Lenz’s video series documents real people, places, and cultural moments through long-form conversations, music vlogs, and documentary storytelling. Each episode centers lived experience, creative process, and community memory rather than performance or spectacle.
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The video series includes:
Docu-series conversations with artists, founders, and culture-keepers
Music vlogs that blend original songs with real-world documentation
Community-based episodes filmed at events, studios, and shared spaces
Together, these formats create a living archive of contemporary culture.
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A music vlog is a short, documentary-style video where Imani Lenz uses an original song as a narrative layer while documenting people, places, or moments in real time. Music vlogs often live alongside longer docu-series episodes connected to the same story.
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Unlike traditional interviews, these docu-series episodes are conversation-led and environment-driven. They unfold naturally within the subject’s space—whether that’s a studio, shop, event, or neighborhood—allowing context, memory, and lived experience to guide the discussion.
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No. All episodes are unscripted and filmed in real environments. Conversations develop organically, prioritizing presence, reflection, and authenticity over polished performance.
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The series features artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, educators, cultural organizers, and community leaders—many of whom are preserving knowledge, craft, or cultural memory through their work.
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Episodes are filmed on location across cities, neighborhoods, studios, and community spaces. The setting is intentionally part of the storytelling and often shapes the direction of the conversation.
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New videos are released on a rolling basis as stories unfold. Some conversations span multiple parts, while others stand alone depending on the depth and context of the moment.
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Yes. Many music vlogs are paired with longer docu-series episodes that explore the same story in more depth. Viewers can engage with both formats depending on how much time they have.
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Yes. All music lyrics and voice featured in music vlogs is original work by Imani Lenz and remains part of the audiovisual storytelling.
No AI content was used to create these songs.
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Common themes include:
Community and belonging
Creative process and sustainability
Cultural memory and preservation
Place-based storytelling
Identity, work, and lived experience
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This series prioritizes depth, presence, and documentation over trends or virality. It functions more like a living archive than a content feed—designed for long-term cultural value rather than quick consumption.
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Collaborations are considered when there is a genuine alignment around storytelling, community, and purpose. The focus is on meaningful documentation rather than promotion.
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All video series episodes, music vlogs, and related storytelling projects can be explored directly on this page and across Imani Lenz’s connected platforms.
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