Welcome to Indigenous Creatives LLC, where creativity meets purpose. As a Native American owned and operated small business, we offer a distinct blend of marketing, events, and media services that go beyond the ordinary. We pride ourselves on being more than just a service provider; we are catalysts for change and ambassadors of authenticity.
We are a tight-knit and dynamic group of BIPOC visionaries, creatives, and innovative minds.
Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We partner with Native American artists and entrepreneurs to infuse cultural richness into every project. By combining their unique perspectives with our expertise, we create strategies that resonate on a deeper level and produce truly remarkable outcomes.
But we are not just here to meet immediate goals. Our mission is to inspire and empower the next generation. Through our work, we strive to mirror their identities, dreams, and aspirations, fostering a sense of pride and belonging. We believe that by embracing their own forms of creativity, they can become influential change-makers in their communities and beyond.
Join us on this extraordinary journey of self-expression, cultural celebration, and impactful transformation. Together, let's shape a future where authenticity reigns supreme and each individual has the power to make a meaningful difference.
Mikailah Thompson
OWNER / FOUNDER
Mikailah Thompson is a nimiipuu tribal member currently residing in Washington, D.C.. Thompson graduated from Lewis-Clark State College with a degree in Business & Communication, minoring in Nez Perce Language, Leadership, and Marketing. Thompson holds the titles of the owner of Beadwork By Mikailah, LLC and Indigenous Creatives, LLC as well as host of Quantum Theory Podcast.
Her work has been affiliated with brands and organizations such as SWAIA’s Santa Fe Indian Market, Native Art Magazine, Oregon Native American Chamber, First American Art Magazine, Potlatch Fund, First Peoples Fund, the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, Discover Your Northwest, and more.
What drives Thompson’s work ethic is her determination to make a difference for her people. She has been acknowledged for her speeches touching on race in rural communities, financial literacy, mental health, and entrepreneurism. Thompson has no plans of stopping to achieve her goal of opening new doors and breaking the barriers needed to create change, opportunity, and equality for people of color.
Passion, perseverance, and innovation are a few words to describe Thompson and this can be seen through the details she carefully includes in each of her endeavors.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Imani Mitchell is an Afro-Indigenous nimiipuu descendant from Lapwai, Idaho. After graduating from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in sports business and a master’s in communication, Imani remained in the Phoenix area. Working with both Sun Devil Athletics and the Phoenix Suns, Imani is looking to solidify indigenous faces in sports.
In his free Ame Imani loves to make music and collaborate with indigenous artists in the Western regions. You can find Imani making music, playing basketball, reading, or diving into new outdoor activities.
Diane Thompson
COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
Diane Thompson-Bouknight graduated Magna Cum Laude from Howard University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She also attended the University of Maryland evening law school program while working full-time at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
She graduated Cum Laude with a Juris Doctorate and is currently an Assistant Director with HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development. Diane has three lovely children that are her pride and joy.
She enjoys cooking, reading, and watching her son play college basketball.
MEET THE TEAM
Imani Mitchell
Chloe Thompson
VIDEOGRAPHER
Chloe Thompson is an Afro-Indigenous nimiipuu student. She studies broadcast production and film at Washington State University.
Her skillset is primarily in videography along with experience in journalism.
