What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I was first inspired by entrepreneurs who were being authentic and running successful businesses.It offered me a pathway forward that I hadn't know before. As the energy grew, I realized that I had a strong desire to have a container for my creativity that also provided monetary abundance. That felt like freedom and space to me, so I decided to pursue just that even with the mistakes along the way. My business was actually something totally different before I decided to pivot. I knew that creating spaces for women, specifically Black women, to practice creative self care was aligned with my purpose here. What keeps me going is the vision that I have that continues to manifest. 7 years ago, I wrote out what I wanted my ideal day to look like. Every year I reflect and highlight parts that have become a reality. On days when it gets tough, I read that ideal day and remind myself that what I am working towards is worthwhile because it is aligned with my desires.

How do you create the life you want?: I practice self care all of the time. By making self care a constant practice, I am more connected to myself. I am more curious about what I desire and what I don't desire. This act of noticing and paying attention allows me to stay in tune with what I need. When I know what I need, I can be generous to myself and give it to me. I used to think about creation in big gestures, but creation also happens in the small spaces of time and subtle shifts I make daily.

What makes you HUMAN?: Having days where I really move through uncomfortable emotions and just need to cry

What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: -You do not have to wait until you are exhausted to practice self care. Self care all the time is the mantra.

-Self care should be fun and include play. We get serious as adults, but we have to reconnect to our child like nature and explore

-Self care and wellness isn't just one thing. There are so many types of self care. Trust that you know what you really need and give it to yourself.

What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Take breaks all throughout the day. It might be 5 minutes in between calls or 1 minute before you check emails. Take breaks so that you can breathe and pay attention to you.

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