Misfits Unplugged

A minimalist volunteer coordination workspace featuring a large, clean white desk holding a slim laptop open to a simple dashboard with organized task lists and calendar blocks in soft muted colors. Next to it, a stack of neatly printed volunteer forms is clipped with a matte black binder clip, and a small, clear acrylic organizer holds a few carefully aligned pens. The background shows a neutral gray wall with a single framed abstract artwork in black and sand tones. Soft morning light from the left creates gentle gradients and subtle shadows, emphasizing the order and clarity of the setting. Shot from a slightly elevated three-quarter angle, everything is in sharp focus. The photographic style is modern and understated, communicating structure, reliability, and the professionalism of coordinating community service opportunities for women of color leaders.

Our Story

Brande Kelley and Isabel Velasquez bring corporate leadership experience and a commitment to uplift women of color through storytelling and community partnerships.


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Meet the Misfits

Brande Kelley and Isabel Velasquez share decades of leadership and invite you to volunteer and join our mission.

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A refined, professional home studio corner showcasing a matte black podcast microphone on a slim boom arm extending over a slim, dark wood desk. A large, high-resolution monitor displays a clean audio-editing interface with muted teal and gray accents. To one side, a small stack of business books with neutral covers is aligned precisely, and a minimalist glass vase holds a single green stem for a touch of life. Natural afternoon light filters through sheer white curtains, creating soft, directional illumination and delicate shadows. The composition follows the rule of thirds, with the microphone anchored in the left third and the screen in the right. Photographic realism and a restrained color palette of blacks, whites, and soft earth tones convey a serious yet inviting space for thoughtful conversations about career journeys and giving back.

Meet the Hosts

A modern podcast planning workspace with a large, light oak desk supporting a neatly arranged set of tools: a closed, slate-gray notebook with a pen aligned precisely on top, a tablet showing a clean episode outline, and over-ear studio headphones resting on a minimal metal stand. Behind, a neutral beige wall features a simple geometric print in black and white. Overhead, soft studio lighting creates an even, flattering illumination with minimal shadows, emphasizing clean lines and balanced composition. Shot from a slightly elevated angle, the foreground elements are sharp while the distant wall is gently out of focus. The atmosphere feels organized, intentional, and strategic, reflecting thoughtful content planning and corporate-level professionalism for a podcast about leadership and community impact.


Aarav Sharma

A polished corporate conference table in a glass-walled boardroom, its dark walnut surface impeccably clean except for two neatly arranged podcast-style microphones on low stands, facing each other across the centerline. Between them sits a slim tablet displaying a simple meeting agenda graphic with neutral blues and grays. Outside the glass wall, an urban skyline is softly blurred, visible under overcast daylight that creates diffused, even lighting across the scene. The camera is positioned at table height, emphasizing depth and leading lines toward the microphones. The mood is strategic, collaborative, and high-level, suggesting recorded leadership conversations and speaking engagements. The aesthetic is photographic, structured, and corporate, with balanced composition and a subtle sense of gravitas appropriate for seasoned professionals discussing impact and community uplift.


Mateo García

A minimalist volunteer coordination workspace featuring a large, clean white desk holding a slim laptop open to a simple dashboard with organized task lists and calendar blocks in soft muted colors. Next to it, a stack of neatly printed volunteer forms is clipped with a matte black binder clip, and a small, clear acrylic organizer holds a few carefully aligned pens. The background shows a neutral gray wall with a single framed abstract artwork in black and sand tones. Soft morning light from the left creates gentle gradients and subtle shadows, emphasizing the order and clarity of the setting. Shot from a slightly elevated three-quarter angle, everything is in sharp focus. The photographic style is modern and understated, communicating structure, reliability, and the professionalism of coordinating community service opportunities for women of color leaders.


Zuri Ndlovu

A refined, professional home studio corner showcasing a matte black podcast microphone on a slim boom arm extending over a slim, dark wood desk. A large, high-resolution monitor displays a clean audio-editing interface with muted teal and gray accents. To one side, a small stack of business books with neutral covers is aligned precisely, and a minimalist glass vase holds a single green stem for a touch of life. Natural afternoon light filters through sheer white curtains, creating soft, directional illumination and delicate shadows. The composition follows the rule of thirds, with the microphone anchored in the left third and the screen in the right. Photographic realism and a restrained color palette of blacks, whites, and soft earth tones convey a serious yet inviting space for thoughtful conversations about career journeys and giving back.


Leila Haddad

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We welcome media, partners, and listeners to connect with Brande and Isabel for interviews, collaborations, and volunteer opportunities.

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