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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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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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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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good day 🙋🏾‍♀️ so i took to substack t good day 🙋🏾‍♀️ so i took to substack to share key takeaways from Emerging Media Diversity Conference. 
for the full read, link is in my bio. ✨

of course, it's important to be in the room, but it's what you do with said information that is the real indicator of how you value the gems bestowed.💎

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i still got it 😈 i still got it 😈
you're just not going to get this quality in the m you're just not going to get this quality in the machine manufactured hat from the beauty supply store, or from shein 🤷🏾‍♀️ DM me for custom colors ✨💜 
which color combo is your favorite? 👀
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? 👀
I’ve been putting off retwisting my hair, but I I’ve been putting off retwisting my hair, but I finally got to it. it took 4 hours one day, 6 hours the next. 
i had intentions to capture my whole process on camera and get some good content. 

but see, ol girl consistently kept bringing me pretend tea and running in and out for for potty time—which always entails a hand washing song… every.single.time. 

so my content vision went out the window, and this is what I got instead 😵‍💫😂 angles ain’t but so bad but it’s certainly not what i had in mind.

the old me would’ve scrapped ALL OF IT and waited for the “right” content moment: a perfect setup with uninterrupted time, and a semi-organized space.
but this past year taught me that this creative motherhood journey is not about waiting for perfect conditions. 
it’s all about building IN the chaos, not seeing what you can come up with after the smoke clears.
so y’all, I’m posting what I have instead of not posting at all… 

now if you’re a creative mom waiting for the “right time” to start - let this be your sign. 

the interrupted process IS the content.
done is better than perfect!!!
& sometimes, done means perfect. i’m oddly enjoying this unconventional spin on things, 🥴 
now let’s see where it takes us LOL

I can’t be the only one who is building something in the tiny margins between pretend tea parties and having real deadlines!
started my birthday with THEE most flavorful, well started my birthday with THEE most flavorful, well balanced, and indulgent plant-based meal I’ve had in all my 9 vegan years. 

@fitzon4th is an amazing experience nestled in a very cozy and intimate spot. our server Meg was a breath of fresh air, and her energy set the tone for a relaxing delightful evening. 

I left with nothing to critique (which for me is uncommon—IYKYK 😵‍💫🫠

✨it’s not everyday that you get to meet the woman behind the magic, so it was equally great to give Alison her flowers! 💜

i am counting down until my next visit for more toothsome tapas!!
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. 🙃
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