Marginalized in Mind was formed in 2020 during a global pause.
Initially, Marg. materialized as a bootleg job board and shared over 2,000 jobs, gigs and other opportunities for creative people.
Now it is the creative systems advisory it is today.
Through this structure, Marg. acts as a connective node — redesigning operations and structures across varying scales — so that creativity and innovation have the environment they need to flourish. No matter what industries our partners live in.
Marginalized in Mind is synonymous with Chaya Howell. She runs the advisory as Principal.
SELECT WORK:
Pia Peterson Haggarty, a prominent visuals director in the US needed a new site to showcase her wide range of work in photography. We worked together to make that happen.
Pleasure Island, based in New York City, designs and produces beautiful crystal objects. Before directing the imagery for their recent launch, we sat down and spoke about the brand's journey and intentions within the glassware space.
Before Marginalized in Mind, there was Dear Borromeo — an artist collective aiding mutual aid. Through a partnership with the Service Workers Coalition we produced a pair of skateboard desks to auction off. These boards, while commenting on gentrification and police brutality, also were designed to be props for protest, artwork, and means for public transportation.
Stimulus Checks
Through our partnership with Friends of Commodore Barry Park, Photoville, Trellis Foundation and Fort Greene Conservatory we collaborate on the nomination process, artist rolodex, and storytelling sessions through a production lens. We also help with stakeholder partnerships, and audience development.
NeueHouse was a creative ecosystem that artfully combines community, design, hospitality and programming together to encourage deep connections and innovation; from the original CBS Studios in Hollywood to the heart of New York City's Flatiron district.
We supported this partner by managing content capture, asset management, and social presence for the brand—including their concert series Sunset Sounds.
We supported this partner by managing content capture, asset management, and social presence for the brand—including their concert series Sunset Sounds.
NationX traces its roots to 1325 when a small fleet of African traders sailing across the Atlantic goes off course and runs aground on Taino/Arawak/Kalinago land. As the world of NationX has grown it has become a beacon of inclusive and imaginative abundance.
In collaboration with Intelligent Mischief and PeopleMovr, we helped craft the world of NationX, and its immersive debut. On its opening night, the website featured virtual DJ experiences, tarot card readings, and live poetry performances.
In collaboration with Intelligent Mischief and PeopleMovr, we helped craft the world of NationX, and its immersive debut. On its opening night, the website featured virtual DJ experiences, tarot card readings, and live poetry performances.
NationX
Offering fractional work with a robust network (and insight).
These transdisciplinary services are based off of respect towards inclusive design, futurist thought, alternative pedagogy, and organizational behavior.
Theory-Based
- Systems Thinking
- Competition Judging
- Creative Foresight
Practice-Based
- Coaching/Teaching
- Content Strategy
- Creative Direction
- Project Management
- Operations / Knowledge Management
- Resource Management
Hybrid
- Speculative Design
- Culture Strategy
SELECT PARTNERS (past & current)
A-I
American Photographic Association
Grant Evaluations
Brooklyn Arts Council
Grant Evaluations
Crimson Education
Art College/University Mentorship
Diversify Photo
New Member Evaluations
Free Juice
Board (2022 - 2023)
Friends of Commodore Barry Park
Public Art Production
FLOWERS
Email Strategy Operations
Instagram @design
Creativity Panel Appearance
Indigo Alliance
Anti-Conference Guest
Pines
Blake Crouch
Upgrade
Blake Crouch
Perennial Seller
Ryan Holiday
Born to Run
Christopher McDougall
The Daily Stoic
Ryan Holiday & Stephen Hanselman
Stolen Focus
Johann Hari
Breath
James Nestor
Ikigai
Héctor García & Francesc Miralles
Write Useful Books
Rob Fitzpatrick
Pieces of Her
Karin Slaughter
I Am Pilgrim
Terry Hayes
Hidden Pictures
Jason Rekulak
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
So Good They Can't Ignore You
Cal Newport
Ben Hogan's Five Lessons
Dr. Bob Rotella
I-W
Intelligent Mischief
Afrofuture World Development
Lucie Foundation
Award Presentation
New York Foundation for the Arts
Grant Evaluations
Photography Network
Board (2024 - Present)
Pleasure Island
Creative Direction
Scholastics Arts & Writing Awards
Award Evaluations
Wonderful Machine
Creative Coaching & Portfolio Audits
More coming soon...
Marginalized in Mind, LLC is synonymous with Chaya Howell. She runs the advisory as Principal.
Potential contributors within the following areas are encouraged to reach out:
Pixelz says...
“Chaya is a unique individual in the creative landscape. Her work isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s rooted in inclusion, care, and intentionality. She ultimately seems to just want creative people to get to their desired outcomes, and she seeks to provide aid in any fashion necessary.”
Hannah says...
"Working with Chaya changed everything for me. Thanks to her, I’ve realized I don’t need to change, hide, or water down who I am to be successful.
That insight? Absolutely priceless."
That insight? Absolutely priceless."
Cyrus says...
"Chaya is the facilitator of many mediums who has the all to rare ability to engage in both left and right brain thinking. This allows her to single-handedly work with a range of stakeholders necessary to bring ambitious creative idea to reality, and make it look easy."
Annie says...
"Since your introduction they've brought me on with a month retainer ... and it has just been absolutely life changing. I so appreciate you and everything you do for creatives! Thank you thank you thank you 🩷"
Nicole says...
"You're the best Chaya, thank you! Thank you for always being an incredible and valuable resource!!"
Allison says...
"I can always count on Chaya to execute a vision with thoroughness and deep empathy for everyone it will impact. I appreciate the care Chaya brings to every collaboration and the way she actively helps forge a more equitable future for artists, particularly artists of color. Chaya also never waits for permission in her approach, and I love that about her."