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Micallar Walker on Creative Motherhood, Culture & Building Dark Matter Agency
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In this episode, I'm joined by Micallar Walker — founder of Dark Matter Agency — for a powerful conversation about motherhood, creativity, culture and purpose.
Micallar opens up about her life before motherhood, what inspired her to start Dark Matter, and how becoming a mother reshaped her work, identity and leadership.
Together we explore the challenges and beauty of raising children while building a purpose-led creative agency that champions Black audiences and meaningful storytelling.
This episode is warm, honest, and deeply relatable for mothers navigating ambition, creativity and care.
What we cover:
- Life before motherhood
- Starting Dark Matter Agency
- Representation in books, film & culture
- Navigating motherhood as a founder
- Balancing purpose, work & family
- Creativity, curiosity & leadership
- What legacy means now she’s a mum
Follow Micallar:
www.darkmatteragency.co.uk
Instagram: @micallarwalker / @darkmattermktg
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