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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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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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thecolorduchess

Build the Brand. Shape the Story. Set the Standard.
Artist/Designer | Creative Strategist & Producer | dSent
πŸ“PHL | As Seen on @fox29philly

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. πŸ™ƒ
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 πŸ˜‹ 
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 πŸ˜†πŸ’œ
texture, taste, temperature ⭐️ X πŸ”Ÿ
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.
jamming to @koolandthegang with my mom and offspri jamming to @koolandthegang with my mom and offspring is an irreplaceable luxury that i'll never take for granted. our dance parties be πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ 

mental health hack: always make time to dance with the ones you love.
i still got it 😈 i still got it 😈
good day earthlingsss!! happy national thrift stor good day earthlingsss!! happy national thrift store day! πŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ’œ it's only right that i've teamed up with @goodwillnj to amplify such a fun cause 🫢🏾

To enter:
✨ Like this post
✨ Follow @goodwillnj and @thecolorduchess
✨ Post your best Goodwill find in celebration of National Thrift Day*
✨ Tag @goodwillnj and use #GoodwillNTSD on post
✨ Must reside in Southern NJ Counties and Philadelphia area 
✨ Winner will be announced on Sept 1st! 

happy thrifting βœ¨πŸ’œ

#thecolorduchess #thriftedstyle #upcycle #thriftflip #phillycreative #phillydesigner
not every rhythm needs to be found, sometimes it j not every rhythm needs to be found, sometimes it just needs a reset. πŸ˜‰

for me, that balance looks different every day: one moment i'm in a news studio, the next i'm in content producer & admin mode, then i'm putting in work at my creation station, or cooking with my tiny great one.

πŸ’œ this is episode 1 of My Creative Rhythm Reset. it's imperfect, it's refreshing, and always fueling my purpose. it took a while to get here but it feels great! 

grab the workbook to create your own rhythm (link in bio) 

#thecolorduchess #creativerhythm #phillycreative #phillyartist #creativemomdiaries
if i knew then what i know now βœ¨πŸ’œ what's some if i knew then what i know now βœ¨πŸ’œ
what's some advice you would give to your younger self?

#selflove #phillycreative #thecolorduchess #selfawareness
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