*NEW* Inspire the TRIBE Bookmark Drop

*NEW* Juvenile 'You Still Reading This Book, Ha?' Bookmark

had to take it back to my roots!

 this one was funnnn. 

The Friend Zone Pod's Black Business of the Week: Inspire the TRIBE!

Inspire the TRIBE is featured as The Friend Zone Pod’s Black Business of the Week this week! I’ve been a fan of the podcast since they started back in 2015, and I’ve been following @HeyFranHey’s journey even longer. To have her give such a gracious shoutout to my business has truly been an honor - feels like a full circle moment.

I have been smiling ever since, and full transparency - I even shed a tear. This has been a truly amazing journey, and the perfect way to end Women’s History Month and to usher in my birthday month.

(*birthday giveaway coming soon)

This year is on track to be the biggest one yet for Inspire the TRIBE, and I’m looking forward to what’s to come. Incredibly grateful for you all, and for the opportunity to do what I love and have it be well received.

Episode “A Fence to Be Reckoned With - March 29th, 2023”

(Shoutout at the 19:05 - 23:19 mark)

Chocolate City Art Fair @ Metrobar

 

another one.

tix here.

*NEW* Inspire the Tribe Bookmarks

I take requests sometimes. These were fun to make.

get yours here

 

A Whole New World

 it's been a while since I've written musings on here

life has gotten so busy

I'm still riding a high of participating in Washington DC's 10th Annual Art All Night Festival and completing my very first mural for the Xtra Selfie Museum in Pentagon City mall - both of which have been on my bucket list for years now. 

I'm extremely proud to have crossed two items off back to back

it's so surreal how you can compile a list that sits for years and years, and within a matter of weeks start knocking away at it. it's an amazing feeling. and one that I hope I'm able to rediscover again and again.

it's important that we extend ourselves grace. this is your daily reminder. 

I want more for myself 

and the only way to truly attain that is to get it for myself.

*NEW* Inspire the TRIBE x Toni Morrison Inspired Bookmarks

 

get yours here.

Summer Wind Down

finding little pockets of joy in each day

 

*NEW* Inspire the TRIBE x Afro-Dite Puzzle/ Sticker Bundle

 

I love puzzles.

I love that they allow me to slow down 

and focus on what's right in front of me. 

they provide a way to disconnect, 

challenge yourself 

and they are equally as fun to complete on your own or with a friend.

so, I created my own.

(and it's pleasantly and surprisingly harder to complete than I expected)

get yours here. 

*NEW* Bookmarks Are On The Way!

'Angela Davis' Bookmarks are now available at Wethetribe.bigcartel.com

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Musings: 3/20/2020

photo via @letssweettalk

imagine having the opportunity to go back in time

five, ten, twenty years,

knowing everything that you know now.

would you live your life the same 

or would you apply the knowledge you've acquired 

to change/ affect the outcome?

the latter, right?

it seems so simple, 

and yet, 

there are people who would rather 

shrink themselves 

to try to make an old way of living, 

old acquaintances, 

situations,

 relationships, 

etc 

- 'fit'.

it is a phenomenon that I could never get behind.

I picture it to be an existence that is so 

uncomfortably steeped in uncertainty/ insecurity.

how can you have learned, 

experienced 

and grown 

so much and expect to still 

be able to operate under the 'guise 

that you have not?

when you outgrow something you'll feel it.

I believe in wanting more for yourself

don't sell yourself short.

🦋

( SIDE NOTE: paradigm shift )

Musings: 3/16/2020

a moment to step back,

reflect

my travel plans have been cancelled 

due to the COVID-19 virus...

 while I'm (super) bummed about it

I will use this time wisely, and plan 

for something bigger and better once this all 

blows over

I enjoy being introspective

and this hard pause 

that we are all being forced to take right now 

is the perfect opportunity to get 

back in touch with 

self.

the dreams I have for my life are so vivid

I can't help but to be excited when I think about the future
life is good

The Black To The Future Festival 2020 x INSPIRE THE TRIBE

Musings: 2/6/2020

I trust myself,

and I think that says a lot.

a lot of people operate from a place of fear because they can't trust themselves

for some what is a great mystery,

is for others, great mastery.

I know myself,
at my core.

I'm comfortable in my skin,

I operate within this body

and it is all I've ever known.

I've been with me longer than anyone on this planet.

I'll be damned if I allow anyone to cause me to live in a way 

where I trust another more than myself.

I've worked hard for this.

I'm extremely proud of the woman that I am,

I trust her

to deliver,

to set (and stick to) healthy boundaries,

to be 

upstanding and

righteous

and first and foremost,

to know her worth

...

*NEW* Inspire the TRIBE Stickers

New Inspire the TRIBE Stickers available on the site

RECAP: Inspire the TRIBE x Holiday RAWk 12/17/19

my last show of the decade was my most successful

thank you to everyone that has supported me

whether it be attending my shows

buying a ticket even when you knew you couldn't make it

purchasing from my site

sharing my art via word of mouth

gifting my art

reposting 

lending inspiration, knowingly or unknowingly

and all the other various ways that I can't think of as I type this

thank you 

thank you

thank you

from the bottom of my heart

( SIDE NOTE: confident in my ability to make you wonder )

Inspire the TRIBE x DC Swim Week Holiday Bazaar

Inspire the TRIBE will be at the DC Swim Week Holiday Bazzar!

December 14th, 12 - 6pm. 

2201 Wisconsin AVE NW #200

Featuring 50+ vendors. 

FREE! https://dcswimweek.com/holiday-bazaar/

Musings: 10/22/2019

I can do what you do, easyyyyyy

- believe me

*NEW* Inspire the TRIBE 'She Be the Light' Notebooks

get yours here.