Some people have the ability to operate seamlessly across a variety of creative worlds, having their passions fuel their day-to-day, and Nick Beeba is one of those people. Whether through music, photography, design, or fashion, there’s a consistency to the way he brings people together and creates environments that feel thoughtful and down to earth.
While many know Beeba through his longtime work touring with Macklemore, what has always stood out to us is the energy he brings back home and the spaces he continues to create and foster here in Seattle. Through Café Beeba, he’s built an ongoing series of gatherings centered around coffee, music, fresh flowers, and conversation, often transforming familiar spaces into something warm, open, and communal.
We first connected more closely with Nick through his NOMAD Studios pop-up at Glasswing last year, a project with Quinton Jefferson that brought together design and visual storytelling in a way that felt both intentional and approachable. It reflected something we’ve always appreciated about Nick’s work overall: an ability to create experiences that feel collaborative, welcoming, and rooted in genuine community rather than spectacle alone.
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GW: Seattle seems deeply tied into everything you do, even while traveling constantly. What keeps pulling you back to the city creatively, and how has your relationship to Seattle changed over time?
NB: I think Seattle is the most beautiful place in the world. There’s nothing like driving along Lake Washington Boulevard in any season, but especially at the beginning of fall on a sunny day. I’ve lived here my whole life, and sometimes I think that can make it difficult to fully appreciate its beauty, but traveling has actually deepened that perspective for me. I don’t know if my spirit could handle not being surrounded by water and trees. I feel the most grounded near the water. I think all things change with time, but Seattle will always be home to me.
GW: Café Beeba feels less like a traditional project and more like an ongoing environment or gathering point. What are you hoping people walk away with after spending time in one of those spaces or at one of your events?
NB: I’m hoping people walk away feeling inspired to put their own ideas out into the world. I remember being in my first music group in high school, and sometimes we would be getting ready to perform in front of maybe five people. Before going on stage, we’d have a moment together where we’d pray and remind each other that if even one person walked away feeling like they could chase their dreams too, then it was a win. That sentiment has stayed with me as I’ve gotten older.
We have a guest book at every pop-up that asks four questions. The last one is 'What is a dream of yours?' I think it’s important to say your dreams out loud to the universe and to create spaces where people feel comfortable doing that. And if nothing else, I hope people leave having seen the words: Love Yourself, Know Your Worth.
GW: Personal style can often say more about someone than words do. How would you describe your relationship to clothing right now, and what do you think you’re trying to communicate through the way you dress?
NB: I’ve always loved clothes and shoes, the community that comes with them and the people you meet through them. In middle school and high school, we used to take the bus down to Pike St every weekend and hit all the shops. We might hear some music being played that we hadn’t heard before, try on some shoes that we couldn’t afford quite yet, and feel some raw denim that we definitely couldn’t afford. I think I’m probably still trying to get some of those things I couldn’t back then. I think I’m just trying to have fun with it and be myself. I can't explain it, but mentally, I feel better when I'm wearing a full matching kit, something with a crazy print, or a fresh pair of sneakers.
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