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Evolve Your Personal Style & Build Confidence
Style, Wearable Art & Design

Evolve Your Personal Style & Build Confidence

Confidence is a key element of any thorough wardrobe, but unfortunately, it’s not something you can just pull off the shelf and buy. It’s grown organically from within and nurtured by self-awareness. In this post, I’ll share some tips to help you reshape your aesthetic, claim your confidence, and create your personal style narrative.

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Indulge in Luxury: The Ultimate Spa Day Experience at Waldhotel Davos
Creative Wellness

Indulge in Luxury: The Ultimate Spa Day Experience at Waldhotel Davos

Ever since 2012, I became intentional about my journey of…

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She Said She Needed a Team… But I Was the Team
Creator Business & Brand Strategy

She Said She Needed a Team… But I Was the Team

How I became a one-woman creative team for an RNB artist with major placements—handling everything from branding and styling to admin and analytics.

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Overcoming Perfectionism as a Creative: How to Publish Your Work with Confidence
Creator Business & Brand Strategy

Overcoming Perfectionism as a Creative: How to Publish Your Work with Confidence

We are all guilty of this, but I’m going to…

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6 Signs You Need a Creative Coach to Reach Your Full Potential
Creator Business & Brand Strategy

6 Signs You Need a Creative Coach to Reach Your Full Potential

Have you ever felt like you’re on the brink of…

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14 Ways for Artists to Make Extra Money This Holiday Season
Creator Business & Brand Strategy

14 Ways for Artists to Make Extra Money This Holiday Season

The holiday season is among us and it’s the perfect…

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Creative Resourcefulness with King Prolifik
Spotlight Series: Artists, Stylists & Collaborators

Creative Resourcefulness with King Prolifik

Resourcefulness is not only a skill, but it is a…

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Money Management for Creatives
Creator Business & Brand Strategy

Money Management for Creatives

In the world of creativity, the notion of blending artistry…

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Affirmations for Self-Care & Creative Discipline
Creative Wellness

Affirmations for Self-Care & Creative Discipline

Boundaries are more than the walls we build to protect…

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Unlocking Kaang’s Artistry: Shrooms, Imagination, and Unveiling Reality
Spotlight Series: Artists, Stylists & Collaborators

Unlocking Kaang’s Artistry: Shrooms, Imagination, and Unveiling Reality

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I had the pleasure of attending…

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What’s Not for Public Consumption?
Mom life & Creative Identity

What’s Not for Public Consumption?

I decided to get into some peopley things, but nothing…

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Hey, I'm Duchess-Simone!

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I support creative entrepreneurs, artists, and style-forward thinkers in embracing their full identity—on and off the canvas. Through fashion, storytelling, and soulful tools, I help you find your rhythm, express your vision, and design a life that aligns with your purpose.

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the unpredictability of my schedule kept me from p the unpredictability of my schedule kept me from participating in @phillyveganrestaurantweek how i wanted to. but i did manage to skip on over to @chestnuthillbrewingcompany for my favorite vegetal apps 😋 
now, let me say, i've been getting this buffalo cauliflower for some years, but last night they were cooked like somebody's mom was trying to impress the high school football coach 😆💜
texture, taste, temperature ⭐️ X 🔟
so i'm in the space of defining my own family trad so i'm in the space of defining my own family traditions, alongside events that are a big deal in society but of zero significance to me. i didn't grow up celebrating Halloween, but my Nana did. and the only way i'd get a costume or go trick or treating is if i was at Nana's house. that was something my mom chose to be lenient about because she trusted my Nana would keep us safe. 

that being said, my child will not participate at all, with anyone, ever. i haven't that amount of trust in a single soul. 

as a mom, i believe in providing unbiased information about holidays to my offspring.. she's still young, and i'm very comfortable discussing the origins of rituals and symbols. so when i'm asked "why don't you celebrate XYZ holiday" my answer is simple. "that's not what we do."

PS. this farm experience left a lot to be desired. i checked before i pulled up, the reviews were great!! but i'm not people. 🙃
hustle without direction will have you chasing wat hustle without direction will have you chasing waterfalls. in my latest substack article, I unpack the reality of balancing expectations, and flowing with your creative rhythm.

share with an artist you love who might need some motivation to keep going 💜

link in my bio *

#phillyartist #phillycreative #writer #thecolorduchess
even trying to edit and post this dag on video, i even trying to edit and post this dag on video, i had to do start over like 3X ... to hell with whatever caption i had planned just take the video 😅 #creativemomdiaries
funny story: Mr Washington used to mentor my big s funny story: Mr Washington used to mentor my big sister. ✨ my how time flies!! 
i'm still pinching myself about becoming a Cashman x PABJ Fellow this past summer ✨💜. 

last night, at the Emerging Media Diversity Awards Reception, I had the opportunity to witness journalists and creative professionals being honored for their impact on media. 

of course i'm inspired, and deeply considering what it means to build a legacy that contributes to the culture in a multitude of meaningful ways. congratulations to all the honorees! 

i'm ready for day 2 💜✨
HOW TO APPLY : hydrate. get your rest. don't lie HOW TO APPLY :

hydrate. get your rest. don't lie to yourself. 
prioritize your mental well-being. 
show up for those who show up for you. 
wash. rinse. repeat.
and this why i mind the business that pays me 🤣 and this why i mind the business that pays me 🤣 
folk say they need an accountability partner, whole time they mean they want an enabling partner. 
yeah, no, this ain't that.
Love me a good workstation reset! But these chair Love me a good workstation reset! But these chair wheels?!?! 
They’ve been rolling through yarn, afro hair, and broken dreams 🥴
Just grab a seam ripper and cut your cleaning time in half.

Be forreal... when’s the last time you cleaned yours? 👀
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