Black Girl Creative: Reignite Your Artistic Dreams and Make Them a Reality for Creative Black Women

Dear Black Girl Creative, Sometimes you have to do less to do more. What do I mean? "Simplify to amplify". Sometimes we're overwhelmed just because we're doing too much, trying to be in all the places and trying to be everybody. What if we simplified our lives so that whatever we do, we do well? Just like we prune plants and trees, we need to start pruning things back in our own lives. What are so...

Dear Black Girl Creative, If it's heavy, let it go. This week I dropped out of college to become a full time artist. I was playing it safe and doing what was "okay". It was heavy and I thought it was time to bet on me and my God. What leaps do you need to make? Love and Joy, Alecia *** Free Workshop and Meet-Up: Recover Your Dreams and Creativity https://aleciarenece.as.me/bgc-cc-feb *** Black Gir...

Dear Black Girl Creative, Black Girl Creative Affirmation: You have everything you need. You lack nothing. You are wealthy and belong to an abundant Creator. Use what you already have to create, to build, to make, to share. You're already enough. Love and Joy, Alecia *** Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-cre...

Dear Black Girl Creative, Hi There. You’ve hit rock bottom. I know the feeling. I know how hopeless and scary and shameful that can feel. You feel like a failure, like you’re down on your luck and no one truly cares. You have no money in your bank account and bills are due soon. Your friends have left you and you’re so confused. You’re heartbroken. You’re pissed off. What if I told you that there...

Dear Black Girl Creative, What if it DOES work out? We're so focused on potential failures that we don't even take the chance to try. What if, instead of asking, "What if it doesn't work out?" We ask, "What if it does?" Let's fight our fear of failure and really redefine our relationship with Fear, failure and use it to our advantage. Let's foster creativity, courage and resilience as Black Women...

Dear Black Girl Creative, In order to create and curate the life you love, you must first ask yourself one question: What's not working? Do Less of That. Do Less to make room for more and a better life. Pay attention to the things that don't suit you anymore. Declutter them. We have to do the work to deprogram from living our lives on autopilot. Dream of a life on your own terms Love and Joy, Alec...

Dear Black Girl Creative, Live a life on your own terms. It's never too late to change your mind, pivot and create an entirely new life for yourself. Take it from Lisa Untethered, a Black Woman Solo RVer and Nomad. We met this beautiful soul while my husband and I full time RVed (Check out our Journey Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAdventuresofFoxMiles ).  She is a Howard Grad, a Black Pr...

Dear Black Girl Creative, We all want the secrets to success. We're all trying to become successful creatives, artists, entrepreneurs, lovers, friends and citizens. Whether you're a creative entrepreneur, Black Woman Artist, Black Woman in Business or just an artist trying to Foster Creativity, we are all searching for success and fulfilment. But what if it's easier than you think? We all have dre...

Dear Black Girl Creative, Chasing your dreams changes the world. Be brave enough to pursue your liberation, by any means necessary. It's never too late to chase your dreams and change the world. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Marquita the Wonder Woman as we discuss fostering creativity, black woman sisterhood and community, pleasing our parents, Being a late bloomer, the power in being se...

Dear Black Girl Creative, Be on your own side. You're doing the best you can and that is enough. Let's achieve our goals while loving ourselves wholly and completely. Love and Joy, Alecia *** Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto ----------------------------------------- Join Our Free Black Gi...

Dear Black Girl Creative, We're all Black Girl Creatives in Recovery. We've lost ourselves along our lives. We've struggled with low self esteem issues, lack of self worth, fear and anxiety. Let's rescue ourselves. Find yourself, Recover Your Creativity and Redefine Your Self Worth. Let's go back and get her. Love and Joy, Alecia *** Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dre...

Dear Black Girl Creative, You need boundaries. You need to operate and honor your seasons. It benefits you and your clients, family and friends. We have a lot to learn about balance, rest and work. Let's do the work. Love and Joy, Alecia *** Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto --------------...

Dear Black Girl Creative, There is beauty in Giving. It benefits everyone; the giver and the receiver. Be generous and you will be provided for. Love and Joy, Alecia *** Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto ----------------------------------------- Join Our Free Black Girl Creative Membership...

Dear Black Girl Creative, We have no control over what happens after we put out our art, launch our businesses or publish our content. And that's freeing. The only thing we have control over is actually doing the work. Leave the rest to God. Lets create one day at a time. Don't Rush it. Take your time to lessen your anxiety and create in calm. Love and Joy, Alecia *** Black Girl Manifesto: A Love...

Dear Black Girl Creative, What if I told you giving and serving makes you more creative? Would you believe me? Let's dig into the fifth and final pillar of Black Girl Creative. Be generous. You lack nothing. Love and Joy, Alecia *** Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto -----------------------...

Dear Black Girl Creative, Being well in spirt, soul and body helps us to be able to create better art. When holistic health is prioritized, our entire lives change. Love and Joy, Alecia *** Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto ----------------------------------------- Join Our Free Black Girl...

Dear Black Girl Creative, What's your story? Storytelling has been a part of our heritage for eons. It has the power to heal, encourage, educate, inspire and so much more. What is your story an how can you use it to heal yourself and the world? Love and Joy, Alecia *** Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creat...

Dear Black Girl Creative, Community will change your entire life. Community has been apart of our heritage and history. Let's talk about how community is imperative to your well-being as an artist, but also as a Black Woman. "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - African Proverb Love and Joy, Alecia *** Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators,...

Dear Black Girl Creative, You are Creative. Your creativity is a God-given gift. Let's tap into it. Take the 5 Pillars of Black Girl Creative into every area of your life Love and Joy, Alecia *** Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto ----------------------------------------- Join Our Free Face...

Dear Black Girl Creative, There is so much beauty in being a beginner. There are so many benefits to starting and being small. Let's explore and celebrate them. Love and Joy, Alecia *** Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto ***New Year, More Joy Free Virtual Meet-Up Event Jan 9th: https://alec...

Dear Black Girl Creative, Slow and steady wins the race. Be gentle with yourself, go slow and start small. You'll last longer and dig deeper. Love and Joy, Alecia *** Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto ***New Year, More Joy Free Virtual Meet-Up Event Jan 9th: https://aleciarenece.as.me/bgc-...

Dear Black Girl Creative, Be gentle with yourself. You are precious. Love and Joy, Alecia *** Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto ***New Year, More Joy Free Virtual Meet-Up Event Jan 9th: https://aleciarenece.as.me/bgc-cc-jan ----------------------------------------- Join Our Free Facebook G...

Dear Black Girl Creative, There is no perfect time to start. Just start Now. Start Today. Start Messy. Do the best with what you have. You'll figure out the rest along the way. But you have to START. Love and Joy, Alecia *** Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto ***New Year, More Joy Free Virt...

Dear Black Girl Creative, I celebrate you! Thank you! You matter. You're enough. You're valuable. Much Love and Much Joy, Alecia *** Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto ***New Year, More Joy Free Virtual Meet-Up Event Jan 9th: https://aleciarenece.as.me/bgc-cc-jan ---------------------------...

Dear Black Girl Creative, You were born with purpose. May you be reminded of it and live your life with it. Much Love and Much Joy, Alecia *** Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto ***New Year, More Joy Free Virtual Meet-Up Event Jan 9th: https://aleciarenece.as.me/bgc-cc-jan -----------------...