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

Multi Passionate Artists Must Trust Themselves. Jul 21, 2026 00:54:48 Hello Beautiful Beings,Multi Passionate Artists Must Learn to Trust Themselves. You are loved. You are sacred. You are EVERYTHING good. Art Recommended:✨ The Super Power of being a Multi-Passionate Creative ✨: https://youtu.be/3RATjxvI5yc✨You are not scatterbrained. You are multi-passionate.: https://youtu.be/SUsoNpXQk94✨Black women deserve to have more fun.: hhttps://youtube.com/live/2xaMriUAyOs

✨ The Super Power of being a Multi-Passionate Creative ✨ Jul 14, 2026 01:01:11 Hello, Beautiful Beings!As a multi-passionate creative, you have super powers. This is part 2 of my multi-passionate artist series. Are you multi-passionate? Do you get overwhelmed and burned out easily... even when you love what you create? Are you juggling multiple projects at the same time? Do you get burned out easily? Maybe you don't need more discipline, maybe you need more joy, more pla

You are not scatterbrained. You are multi-passionate. Jul 7, 2026 00:45:26 Hello, Beautiful Being.You are not scatterbrained. You are multi-passionate. Are you an artist that struggles with finishing a project? Do you have a lot of interests and feel like you don't have enough time to complete your projects? Ever wonder why you never fit in boxes or categories? Do you struggle to choose a niche? Do you struggle to choose "just one thing"? Are you a Black wo

for the artist who's too tired to create anything... ✨ Nov 21, 2025 01:10:33 Hello Beautiful!This episode of Black Girl Creative Podcast is for my fellow artists who don’t feel like creating anything right now. This episode is for artists and creatives that are too tired, too grievous, too heavy, too burned out, too sad, too overwhelmed to create anything.It’s okay if you don’t create anything right now.It’s okay to be tired. It’s okay to rest.Rest is essential to creativi

Could following the rules be killing your creativity? Morning Pages, Fake Rules and Following Your Intuition Nov 6, 2024 00:29:12 Dear Black Girl Creative, Trust your creative process. follow your own intuition. I tried Julia Cameron's Morning Pages in The Artist's Way, and it no longer works for me. I thought I was a failure, but then I gave myself permission to trust my own process and follow my own creative intuition. Could following the rules be killing your creativity? Be messy. Stay human. Let's talk about it on thi

Dealing with Disappointed and Discouraged as an Artist. | Black Girl Creative, Healing Creativity Oct 29, 2024 00:26:09 Dear Black Girl Creative, Disappointment sucks. Let's talk about it. Disappointment is inevitable as an artist. as an artist, you're allowed to be disappointed. Feel the feelings. There is no shame, here. Only love. This is how to deal with disappointment as an artist. Embrace disappointment to create more human art. Be messy. Stay human. Let's talk about it on this week's episode of Blac

the pros and cons of being a full time artist & creator | Black Girl Creative Podcast Jun 9, 2024 02:15:14 Dear Black Girl Creative, So, you want to be a full time artist? Wonderful! Let's talk about the pros and cons of being a full time, independent artist. I'll share my own experiences and use them to help you better decide if full time artistry feels right to you. Be messy. Stay human. Let's talk about it on this week's episode of Black Girl Creative Podcast! much love, joy and

your art is better than the algorithm. create whatever you want. May 10, 2024 00:37:33 Dear Black Girl Creative, You are better than the algorithm. This is a Black Girl Creative Rant about Capitalism, Creativity and Social Media, and why it's so hard to be creative online. I don't wanna create for an algorithm. I just wanna make stuff. You are better than the algorithm. Don't let is take your humanity. Capitalism ruins everything, but don't allow these algorith

Black woman, your dreams change he world. The power of your dreams. Feb 21, 2024 00:23:04 Dear Black Girl Creative, What happens when a Black woman dreams? She changes the world! This episode of the Black girl creative podcast is all about the power of Black women's dreams. Let's talk about it on this week's episode of Black Girl Creative Podcast! much love, joy and creativity, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for me email list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f619

Everyone won't like your art and that's a good thing. Have the Courage To Be Disliked. Jan 24, 2024 00:22:51 Dear Black Girl Creative, Everyone won't like your art. This fact keeps so many of us creating. So afraid of rejections, we don't share, or we only share what we think people want to see, feel and experience. But what if people rejecting your art is not a bad thing? What if it's actually a gift? What if the rejection of your art is not the rejection of you? Let's talk about

You don't need to know what you're doing to get started. Just Start. Follow Your Dreams. Your Dreams are Your Guides. | Black Girl Creative Nov 22, 2023 00:37:27 Dear Black Girl Creative, You don't have to know what you're doing to get started. Start Messy. Just start. Your Dreams are your guides. Allow them to lead you. much love, joy and creativity, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for me email list: ⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c⁠⁠ 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creative here: ⁠⁠https://www.aleciarenece.com/black-girl-creative⁠⁠ 🌈 Join

Quitters do win: You're allowed to quit | Black Girl Creative Podcast, Nov 1, 2023 00:21:50 Dear Black Girl Creative, 🌈 Join The Garden: ⁠https://aleciarenece.me/jointhegarden⁠ Welcome to day 5 of Black Girl Creative Retreat week! You are allowed to quit. "Quitters never win and winners neve quit" is a quote coined by Vince Lombardi. We say it often, but is it true? Actually, quitters DO win. What if quitting creates more room for you to win, to thrive and to live with joy

🌈 Day 5: "steal like an artist". create from gratitude. | Black Girl Creative Retreat Week Oct 5, 2023 01:01:03 Dear Black Girl Creative, 🌈 Join The Garden: https://aleciarenece.me/jointhegarden Welcome to day 5 of Black Girl Creative Retreat week! Today we're talking about how we should "steal like an artist" by using inspiration as permission and as fuel. No one is self made. there's nothing new under the sun. Let's celebrate and hang out to talk about it. much love, joy and crea

🌈 Day 4: stop waiting for permission. | Black Girl Creative Retreat Week Oct 4, 2023 01:39:36 Dear Black Girl Creative, Sometimes we're looking for permission, validation and the right time. You have permission. much love, joy and creativity, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for me email list: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creative here: https://www.aleciarenece.com/black-girl-creative 🌈 Join The Garden Here: https://aleciarenece.me/jointhegarden

🌈 Day 3: you can change your life by telling a new story. | Black Girl Creative Retreat Week Oct 3, 2023 01:32:37 Dear Black Girl Creative, What stories do you believe? Everything and everyone tells a story. The food we eat, the clothes we wear, how we show up in the world... they all communicate to ourselves and the world around us. The question is, What stories are you telling yourself? What stories have you been told? What stories are you telling the world? What do you believe is true? Let's talk

🌈 Day 2: How To Be A Kid Again. | Black Girl Creative Retreat Week Sep 20, 2023 02:25:31 Dear Black Girl Creative, Your inner child is calling you. Will you answer? Let's talk about why playing as a child again is key to unlocking a creative, joy filled and prosperous life. Welcome to day 2 of Black Girl Creative Retreat Week! much love, joy and creativity, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for me email list: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creat

Day One: Rest is the Foundation w/ Guided Meditation. | Black Girl Creative Week, Black Girl Creative, Black Creative Women, Self Care for Black Women, Healing for Black women, Black women Rest Sep 18, 2023 00:18:30 Dear Black Girl Creative, Welcome to Day One of Black Girl Creative Week! Yaaaaaaay! Think of this week as a self led retreat. Today we're going to talk all about rest. Rest is foundational to ALL things, including your creativity. If you're not resting, you're not creating well. much love, joy and creativity, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for me email list: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea

You are Creative. | Black Girl Creative, Creative Black women, Healing Black women, Self care, Self love, Art and Wellness Sep 17, 2023 00:15:50 Dear Black Girl Creative, You are creative and I'll prove it. Let's talk about it. much love, joy and creativity, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for me email list: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creative here: https://www.aleciarenece.com/black-girl-creative 🌈 Get "Go Offline" Song Here: https://aleciarenece.bandcamp.com/track/go-offline 🌈

Destruction is Creation too. | Black Girl Creative, Creative Black Women, Black and Creative, Healing our creativity, self care for Black women Sep 13, 2023 00:18:17 Dear Black Girl Creative, Sometimes it can feel like when we lose something, it's the end. But what if the end is the beginning? What if we can use the destruction in our lives to create something new? Let's talk about it. much love, joy and creativity, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for me email list: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creative here: https

this is your sign. do the thing. I believe in you. Sep 10, 2023 01:07:42 Dear Black Girl Creative, sometimes we're looking for a sign or confirmation to try something new, to quit, to try again, to pivot completely. Welp. Here is your sign. much love, joy and creativity, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for me email list: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creative here: https://www.aleciarenece.com/black-girl-creative 🌈 Get "Go

you're already enough. you don't need new ideas. what are you waiting for? | Black Girl Creative, Creative Affirmations for Black Women, Self care for Black women, Black woman artists, Aug 27, 2023 02:27:03 Dear Black Girl Creative, you don't need new ideas. the ones you have are good enough. you are good enough. it's time that we step into this truth. do you have ideas that you never acted on? secret dreams? let's do them! much love, joy and creativity, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for me email list: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creative here: htt

Sometimes you just need a break. | Black Girl Creative, Creativity for Black women, Self Care for Black women, Affirmations for Black Women Aug 23, 2023 00:23:53 Dear Black Girl Creative, Sometimes you just need a break. I took a year off from Black Girl Creative, but now we're back! I am so excited to see what we create together! much love, joy & creativity Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Join my Patreon and Become a Joyette: https://www.patreon.com/AleciaRenece Follow me on YouTube: www.youtub

Rest is not a reward, it's a non-negotiable. SEASON FINALE Jul 22, 2022 00:26:13 Dear Black Girl Creative, Rest is not a reward, it's a non-negotiable. I am taking a break and you should too. Let's talk. much love, joy & creativity Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Join my Patreon and Become a Joyette: https://www.patreon.com/AleciaRenece Follow me on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/aleciarenece Get My Music: https://alecia

I don't have to be fearless ...and neither do you // Black Girl Creative Affirmations Jul 10, 2022 00:07:24 Dear Black Girl Creative, You don't have to be fearless to make a beautiful life. Fear is our friend and it's helpful, but we shouldn't let our fear stop us from creating and living our best lives. much love, joy & creativity Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: ht

Why you never feel successful. Black Girl Affirmations, Black Woman Artist, Black Woman Self Love, Self Care for Black Women, Jun 29, 2022 00:03:26 Dear Black Girl Creative, You are already a success. Define Success for Yourself and you can never lose. much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://aleciarenece.me/BGCManifesto Support it on Blurb: https://www.blurb.com/b/10518685-black-girl-creati

The ONLY way to avoid criticism as a Creative Black Woman // Black Girl Creative, Jun 26, 2022 00:13:02 Dear Black Girl Creative, The only way to avoid criticism is to not exist. If you are a live, you will be criticized. Even though folks will criticize you, you should still live in a way that honors you, your gifts and your creativity. much love, joy & creativity Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black W

you deserve better. you DO NOT attract who you are; stop gaslighting yourself. Black Girl Creative Pep Talk, Creative Encouragement, Black Woman Self Love, Self Care, The Artist's Way Jun 22, 2022 00:05:14 Dear Black Girl Creative, you deserve better. you DO NOT attract who you are; stop gaslighting yourself. You DO NOT attract who you are. It really annoys me when people say this, because it's the ultimate gaslight. It is victim blaming to say that it is your fault that you're treated badly. However, we do entertain what we think we deserve. If folks are not respecting you, it's time to set boundar

Exposure does NOT pay bills. You deserve to be PAID for your art & creativity. // Black Girl Creative, Creative Black Women, Artist Entrepreneur, Creative Entrepreneurship Jun 19, 2022 00:11:57 Dear Black Girl Creative, Exposure does not pay the bills. Your art has value that needs to be compensated for. You deserve to be paid for your work and your contributions. Let's talk. much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b8

Does Your Art Matter? Jun 15, 2022 00:05:47 Dear Black Girl Creative, "does my art matter?"  this was the question asked in Black Girl creative Collective and this is my answer to help stay motivated as an artist. much love, much joy and much creativity Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.m

Get started with what you have! Black Girl Creative Affirmations, Black Woman Artists, Creative Pep Talk, Self Care, Self Love, Black Women Empowerment Jun 15, 2022 00:03:39 Dear Black Girl Creative, You have everything you need already. You are abundant. Start today! much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto Support it on Blurb: https://www.blurb.com/b/10518685-bl

15 Journal Prompts to Help You Dream Again // Black Girl Creative, Black Artistic Women, Find a Dream, Find Yourself Jun 12, 2022 00:17:50 Dear Black Girl Creative, The New American Dream is Your Own. Dare to dream again.  your dreams aren't dead.  the American dream is not for Black women and it probably stole your own dreams.  Here are 15 questions and journal prompts to ask yourself to rediscover and find your own dreams or find a new dream.  The new American dream is your own.  What do you really dream of

You already have the goods. You're actually more prepared than you think: Black Girl Creative Affirmations, Black Woman Artist Encouragement, How to be Creative, Creative Pep Talk, Learn as you go, Jun 8, 2022 00:02:51 Dear Black Girl Creative, You are actually more prepared than you know. You already have the goods. much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto Support it on Blurb: https://www.blurb.com/b/105186

Learn as you do. Black Girl Creative Affirmations // Black Woman Artists, Black Artists, Black Creative, Creative Pep Talk, Encouragement, Self Love, Self Care for Black Women Jun 1, 2022 00:02:18 Dear Black Girl Creative, Don't be intimidated by what you don't know. Learn as you do. The answers will come. much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto Support it on Blurb: https://www.blurb.c

You don't have to have all the answers to start: Black Girl Creative Affirmations, Black Woman Creative, Black Woman Artist, Creative Pep Talk, Self Love, Self Care, Creative Encouragement May 25, 2022 00:01:07 Dear Black Girl Creative, You don't have to have all of the answers to start. Begin today. much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto Support it on Blurb: https://www.blurb.com/b/10518685-black-

You are Trustworthy. Learn to Trust Yourself: Black Girl Creative Affirmations // Black Woman Artist, Creative Encouragement, Creative Pep Talk, Self Love, Self Care May 18, 2022 00:01:40 Dear Black Girl Creative, Learn to trust yourself. You are trustworthy. You know the way. much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto Support it on Blurb: https://www.blurb.com/b/10518685-black-g

Build Your Own Table. Make Your Own Opportunities: Black Girl Creative Affirmations // Black Woman Artist, Creative Pep Talk, Black Woman Self Love, Self Care, Self Kindness, May 11, 2022 00:01:25 Dear Black Girl Creative, Stop waiting for a Seat at the table. Build your own. much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto Support it on Blurb: https://www.blurb.com/b/10518685-black-girl-creati

Throw Yourself A Party: Black Girl Creative Affirmations // Black Woman Artist, Self Love Self Care, Self Kindness, Creative Pep Talk May 4, 2022 00:01:43 Dear Black Girl Creative, Throw yourself a party. You deserve to celebrate yourself. much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto Support it on Blurb: https://www.blurb.com/b/10518685-black-girl-c

Finding Your Dream Space and Sanctuary // Healing as a Black Woman, Black Girl Creative, Black Woman Art, How to be Creative, Self Care for Black Women, Self Discovery, Self Love May 1, 2022 00:19:25 Dear Black Girl Creative, We Need a safe place to dream, create and heal. You deserve it. Let's thrive together. much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto Support it on Blurb: https://www.blurb

You Are a Big Deal. Treat Yourself That Way: Black Girl Creative Affirmations // Black Woman Artist, Black Creatives, Self Love, Self Care, Self Kindness, Black Woman Encouragement Apr 27, 2022 00:01:20 Dear Black Girl Creative, You are a big deal.  Treat yourself like it. much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto Support it on Blurb: https://www.blurb.com/b/10518685-black-girl-creative-m

How to rediscover your creativity and recover yourself. // Black Girl Creative, Creative Black Women, Black Woman Artist, Get More Creative, Apr 24, 2022 00:21:47 Dear Black Girl Creative, Do you feel like you're losing your Creativity? Maybe you feel like you're not really Creative in the first place. Here are some practical steps to rediscover your creativity and recover a sense of self. much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Drea

Join the Free 5 Day Black Girl Creativity Challenge Today! Apr 21, 2022 00:01:56 Dear Black Girl Creative, Spring is HERE and we have wonderful things planned for Black Girl Creative! To kick things off, Next week, I am hosting a Free 5 day Creativity Challenge and I would LOVE to see you there! If you're a Black woman in a creative fog or slump, in need of inspiration or if you need a gentle creative push, this challenge will be beneficial for your creativity, soul and your h

You Have Permission to Rest Your Land: Black Girl Creative Affirmations // Black Woman Artist, Black Creatives, Self Care for Black Women, Self Love, Creative Pepe Talk, Creative Encouragement Apr 20, 2022 00:01:43 Dear Black Girl Creative, You Have Permission to Rest and Rest Your Land. much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto Support it on Blurb: https://www.blurb.com/b/10518685-black-girl-creative-man

You Don't Have to Be An Expert. Creating Space. Creating Community. // Black Girl Creative, Creative Black Women, Black Creative Community, How to be creative, Black Woman Artist Apr 17, 2022 00:15:02 Dear Black Girl Creative, You don't have to be an expert. I am creating space and community. I am releasing the need to be an expert. much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto Support it on Blu

You Have Permission to Play and Experiment: Black Girl Creative Affirmation // Creative Black Woman, Black Woman Artist, Encouragement for Black women, Self Care for Black Women, Self Love, Apr 13, 2022 00:00:50 Dear Black Girl Creative, You have permission to play and experiment. much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto Support it on Blurb: https://www.blurb.com/b/10518685-black-girl-creative-manifes

Why You Don't Think You're Creative: Creative Affirmations for Black Women // Creative Black Women, Artistic Black Women, How to be more creative Apr 10, 2022 00:15:50 Dear Black Girl Creative, Would you consider yourself creative? What if I told you that we are ALL creative? Would you believe me? Let's talk much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto Support i

I Have Permission to Take My Time: Black Girl Creative Affirmation // Black Woman Creative, Affirmations for Black Women, Self Care for Black Women Apr 6, 2022 00:00:59 Dear Black Girl Creative, You have permission to take your time. much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto Support it on Blurb: https://www.blurb.com/b/10518685-black-girl-creative-manifesto Su

Self Care and Self Forgiveness. Happy New Year & Working in My Season: Welcome to Season 3 of Black Girl Creative! // Black Girl Creative, Black Woman Artist, Affirmations for Black Women Apr 3, 2022 00:20:14 Dear Black Girl Creative, Welcome to Season 3 of Black Girl Creative! Happy New Year. Happy Spring. I've been learning to work in my seasons. much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collective: https://aleciarenece.me/bgccollective Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/black-girl-creative-manifesto Support i

Black women deserve safe spaces & why I create for Black women // Black Girl Creative, Love for Black Women, Support Black Women, Black Woman Artist, Creative Pep Talk, Apr 1, 2022 00:37:59 Dear Black Girl Creative, I'm sharing audio from a video I did in response to trolls I've gotten just for being a Black Woman and creating for Black women. being a Black woman is hard. Black women deserve safe and soft spaces.  Being a Black woman content creator, I've been getting questions asking why I create so much for Black women.  I LOVE BLACK WOMEN. Black women are always being to

Self Care Tips for Drained Black Women // Healing from Creative Burnout, Self Care for Black Women, Creative Black Women, How to Heal from Burnout, Self Love for Black Woman Creatives, Black Woman Art Mar 6, 2022 00:13:57 Dear Black Girl Creative, What do you do when you don't want to do anything?  Maybe you have the winter blues, or you feel too tired of depressed to do anything.  Do you feel to exhausted and pressured to keep creating?  In this Episode of Black Girl Creative Podcast we deep dive into the 10 self care tips for Black Women, to help you replenish and restore your creativity and liveli

Give Yourself A Break: How to Winter Your Life // Living Slow, Black Woman Minimalism, Black Woman Creative, Black Woman Self Love, Black Woman Artist, Creative Burnout, Heal from Overwhelm Mar 2, 2022 00:12:13 Dear Black Girl Creative, Black girl creative, do you feel unmotivated and uninspired?  You don't have to be productive all of the time.  I am wintering my life and living slow. rest is productive.  This is a permission slip to Black creative women to rest and relax.  You may need to winter your life and creativity.  Artists create in seasons and maybe it's time for you to

If You're Too Tired to Do Anything, Listen to This! The Art of Doing Nothing. Healing From Creative Burnout. // Black Woman Healing, How to actually rest, Creative Rest, Black Woman Burn Out Feb 27, 2022 00:16:39 Dear Black Girl Creative, I have been too tired to do much of anything, lately.  I'm still healing from creative burnout and maybe you're going through the same things. We need to master the art of doing NOTHING. As a Black girl creative, we can feel pressured to constantly create at full capacity, but this can lead to creative burnout, overwhelm, anxiety and depression.  Are you feeling

The Four Seasons of Your Creativity. How to Operate in Your Season // Black Girl Creative Burnout, Healing from Creativity Burnout, Black Woman Artists, How to be creative, Feb 24, 2022 00:21:46 Dear Black Girl Creative, There are seasons to your creativity. When you operate outside of your seasons that leaves room for creative burnout, unfulfillment, and depression. This workshop for The Black Girl Creative Collective, will help you recognize your seasons and operate within them with JOY. You are enough. Welcome to season 3. much love and joy, Alecia Join The Black Girl Creative Collecti

The Gift of Envy; how jealousy can help you live your best life | Black Girl Creative, Black women healing, Creative Black Women, Jan 4, 2022 00:19:06 Dear Black Girl Creative, There are benefits to being envious of others. Don't believe me? Check out this episode and figure out how to use envy to push you forward in your dreams and life. much love and joy, Alecia GET THIS SONG AND OTHERS HERE: https://aleciarenece.me/feelgoodmusic Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers: https://mailchi.mp/3654233b84c2/b

Black Woman, Rest in 2022 and beyond. The most downloaded episode of the Year | Black Girl Creative Podcast, Healing Black Women, Hustle Culture is not for Black Women, Dec 21, 2021 00:24:27 Dear Black Girl Creative, This year has been a blast spending time with you. To celebrate I'm sharing our most listened to Podcast episode of the year. Black women need rest. We need leisure. We are burned out. Black Girl Creative Sabbatical: i don't dream of labor. I dream of making impact. I can't make the impact I want to make being a burned out black woman or creative. Is there such a thing as

How to set feel-good goals for 2022 & actually enjoy them for Creative Black women| New Year Resolutions for Black Women, Black Girl Creative, How to add more joy to your life Dec 15, 2021 01:06:32 Dear Black Girl Creative, You don't have to set New Year Resolutions for the year 2022. BUT if you do set New Year Resolutions, do it with Joy and Ease. Forget your new year resolutions and listen to this before you set goals for 2022.  Are you a high achieving and Creative Black Woman looking to set goals and intentions to help you actually enjoy 2022?  Join me as we find a better

Feeling behind in life? Listen to THIS! // Affirmation for Black women who feel Like a Late Bloomer, Affirmational Music, Black Women Self Care, Be Gentle With Yourself, Joyful Living, Healing Black Dec 10, 2021 00:20:47 Dear Black Girl Creative, You are not behind in life. You are exactly where you are supposed to be. I know you feel like a late bloomer, but you are blooming even now. Celebrate yourself. You're doing amazing. You're at the Right Place at the Right Time. much love and joy, Alecia GET THIS SONG AND OTHERS HERE: https://aleciarenece.me/feelgoodmusic Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women

This one thing is stopping you from creating your best life // Black Girl Creative, create more than you consume, Black Creative women, Black Woman Artist, Black Woman Self Care Nov 23, 2021 00:17:01 Dear Black Girl Creative, if you're anything like me, you consume way more than you create and it's getting in the way of your actual creativity. It makes sense; scrolling Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube or even shopping can be so much fun. And it has its place. But creating before you consume may just be the trick to creating much more impactful art, and a life of your dreams. I believe in you. much

healing our wounds from our mothers w/ Jennifer Arnise of The Black Mother Wound | toxic mother daughter relationships, narcissistic mothers, sons vs daughters, Nov 21, 2021 01:02:22 Dear Black Girl Creative, Many of us have complicated relationships with our mothers. It can be taboo to speak about, but Jennifer Arnise of The Black Mother Wound laid EVERYTHING bare with us so we can begin our healing process. Our relationships with our mothers can be complicated, and sometimes toxic.  This episode of Black Girl Creative we talk about Black women's complicated relationship

you're not lazy. you're tired. I am too. // Black Girl Creative, Healing Black Women, Why Black Women are overworked and exhausted, Healing From Creative Burnout, Healing from Burnout, Black Woman Art Nov 16, 2021 00:14:38 Dear Black Girl Creative, You're not lazy, you're just tired.  Get rid of the shame that comes with rest. Are you lazy or are you just exhausted?  Go get some rest and be okay with doing nothing today.  There is so much shame around Black Women Resting.  As I always say, "Hustle Culture is Not For Black Women".  This is about self care for overwhelmed and overworked Black

You Deserve Good Things, Black Women. Build a Life You Love on Your Own Terms w/ Picky Girl Travels the World | Black Girl Creative Podcast, Expat Black Woman, Black Woman Financial Freedom Nov 12, 2021 00:57:44 Dear Black Girl Creative, "you deserve good things".  This refreshing and uplifting conversation with Black woman Expat Adalia Aborisade (or @Picky Girl Travels the World) is a love letter to Black Women to be intentional about building a life you actually LOVE on your own terms. She has built a life on her own terms STRESS FREE in Mexico City. We talk about things that should be daily mantra

Afraid of Being a Jack of All Trades? This one's for you! | Being a multi-passionate creative, Black girl creative, multiple interests, Black woman artists, Black woman creative podcast Oct 26, 2021 00:21:16 Dear Black Girl Creative, As a multi-passionate creative it's hard to pick just one thing. Are you worried about being looked at as a jack of all trades but a master of none? I worry about the same thing. But what if I told you that it is a GOOD thing that you remain a jack of all trades? Would you be believe me? If you ever needed permission to go do ALL the things, HERE is your permission slip.

You're Invited! Join the Black Girl Creative Support Group and Book Club | Black Woman Artists, Black Woman Creatives, Black Woman Creative Entrepreneur, Black Girl Book Club, Black Woman Book Club Oct 25, 2021 00:01:25 Dear Black Girl Creative, You are officially invited to the Black Girl Creative Support Group and Book Club!  I hope to see you there! Join Here: https://black-girl-creative-collective.mn.co/ Keep Being. Love, Alecia Download the Song "Sing (La La La) here: https://aleciarenece.bandcamp.com/track/sing-la-la-la Stream Song Here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/aleciarenece/sing-la-la-la ***B

The Beauty of Seeing Things As They Truly Are w/ Alexis F | Journeying through Creativity, The Beauty in Aging, Black Girl Creative, The Stories of Creative Black Women, Oct 23, 2021 01:12:07 Dear Black Girl Creative, There is beauty in seeing things as they are; not how you want them to be. Today I sit with my dear friend and fellow Black Girl Creative, Alexis. She is learning to paint, stepping into her creative practice to heal ancestral trauma and create fertile grounds for her descendants. We talk about SO much in this episode:  why aging is beautiful,  how capitalism

No one knows what they're doing until they do it. It's okay to be in progress and still start. | How to start a new idea. How to pivot. How to be brave and take action. Creative Black Women Oct 16, 2021 00:16:11 Dear Black Girl Creative, No one knows what they're doing until they do it. Don't allow your lack of clarity stop you from starting. Sometimes clarity comes with DOING, not waiting or planning. Stop waiting for the perfect time to start. You have all you need to start TODAY. Be open to the infinite possibilities that can come with STARTING MESSY. Keep Being. Love, Alecia Download the Song "Sing (L

it's okay to not be okay & a song about depression "Sing (La La La)" | Black Girl Creative, Black women depression, Black Woman mental health, Healing Black Woman, Suicide as a Black Woman, Joyful Oct 12, 2021 00:27:34 Dear Black Girl Creative, It's okay to not be okay. I love you. I see you. Love and Joy, Alecia Download the Song "Sing (La La La) here: https://aleciarenece.bandcamp.com/track/sing-la-la-la Stream Song Here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/aleciarenece/sing-la-la-la ***Black Girl Creative Toolkit: https://mailchi.mp/c0e2cb842069/black-girl-creative-toolkit-may21 * Black Girl Manifesto: A Love L

It's Okay to Not Do Anything For The Rest of the Year. Your Permission to Rest. | Black Girl Creative, Healing Black Women, Black Women Are Exhausted, Anti-Hustle Culture, Oct 5, 2021 00:03:56 Dear Black Girl Creative, Here is your permission to not do anything for the rest of the year. Rest. Do nothing. Your worth has nothing to do with your ability to be productive. Listen to your body. You are tired. Rest up this last quarter of the year. I love you. Love and Joy, Alecia ***Black Girl Creative Toolkit: https://mailchi.mp/c0e2cb842069/black-girl-creative-toolkit-may21 * Black Girl Man

You're Invited! Black Girl Creative Support Group and Book Club | Build Community, Gain Support, Follow Your Dreams, Accomplish your Goals, Holistic Wellness, Storytelling, Give Back Oct 2, 2021 00:01:25 Dear Black Girl Creative, You are invited to our new Black Girl Creative Support Group and Book Club Launching this Saturday, October 2nd. It's free for now, so get in while you can! Join Here: https://black-girl-creative-collective.mn.co/ Love and Joy, Alecia ***Black Girl Creative Toolkit: https://mailchi.mp/c0e2cb842069/black-girl-creative-toolkit-may21 * Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to

Community over Competition: How to actually go far in your Creative Career | Black Girl Creative Sisterhood, Black woman Artist, Black woman Entrepreneurship, Sep 28, 2021 00:17:18 Dear Black Girl Creative, You do not need to compete with anyone. You can be brilliant and so can the next Black girl creative. Let's put the same energy that we put into competing with our sisters into collaborate and actually building community. "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - African Proverb Love and Joy, Alecia ***Black Girl Creative Toolkit: https://m

I will not be a starving artist w/ Myesha Francis visual artist and coach| How not to be a starving artist, Black Girl Creative, Black woman artist, Creative Entrepreneurship, Sep 25, 2021 01:05:53 Dear Black Girl Creative, "I will not be a starving artist" with painter, visual artist, entrepreneur and art coach Myesha Francis. This conversation centers the life and art of Black woman creatives and artists and how not to be a starving artist. We talk about how to build streams of income as an artist and creative entrepreneur, getting through mental blocks and so much more. Black girl creativ

Stop Waiting For a Seat at the Table & Build Your OWN Table. | How to build a creative practice, Black Girl Creative, Black Woman Artist, Creative Entrepreneurship, Make something Sep 22, 2021 00:14:43 Dear Black Girl Creative, Don't wait for someone to offer you an opportunity. We'll be waiting forever for folks to give you your deserved seat at the table. Build your own table.  Let's talk. Love and Joy, Alecia ***Black Girl Creative Toolkit: https://mailchi.mp/c0e2cb842069/black-girl-creative-toolkit-may21 * Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dreamers and Makers:

Build an Emergency Depression Self Care Kit | Self Care for Black Women, Black Woman Depression, How to Care for a Black Woman for Depression, Mental Health Awareness Month, Black Woman Mental Health Sep 2, 2021 00:26:30 Dear Black Girl Creative, I recorded this episode For October: Depression Awareness Month and we're going to talk about building your Depression Self Care Emergency Kit. I know that Depression is a tough topic to talk about and it isn't fun at all. But so many people struggle with this mental illness and are looking for a little help, encouragement and even tips on how to better relate to people d

Be on Your Own Side: You Are A Garden Series | Black Girl Creative, Be kind to yourself, Self Care for Black Women, Treat Yourself with Kindness and Tenderness, You Deserve Kindness Aug 31, 2021 00:14:39 You are a garden. Be on your own side. Work with yourself, not against yourself. You were given a plot of land, which is your life. You can grow anything you'd like if you first find out what you have the ability and capacity to grow. Follow me on YouTube for more: https://www.youtube.com/user/AleciaRenece Sending you love and joy, Alecia. ***Black Girl Creative Toolkit: https://mailchi.mp/c0e2cb8

Black Woman, Find your true and authentic self again | Black Girl Creative, How to rediscover yourself, Why being a child is best for finding yourself, Black Woman Healing, Black Woman Retreat Aug 26, 2021 00:37:15 Dear Black Girl Creative, Feeling like you lost sight of yourself? Do you not know who you are? Let's go back to the basics and do the work to find ourselves. Maybe being a child again will help us find our way back to ourselves. Follow me on YouTube for more: https://www.youtube.com/user/AleciaRenece Love and Joy, Alecia ***Black Girl Creative Toolkit: https://mailchi.mp/c0e2cb842069/black-girl-c

Quiet Your Mind So You Can Create | The Creative Retreat, Black Girl Creative, Meditation for Black Women, Deep Work for Black Women, Aug 24, 2021 00:29:09 Dear Black Girl Creative, You're life is too noisy. You've lost sight of yourself, your dreams and your creativity. You need to add more quiet and room in your life to be able to create better art. I'll show you how. Follow me on YouTube for more: https://www.youtube.com/user/AleciaRenece Love and Joy, Alecia ***Black Girl Creative Toolkit: https://mailchi.mp/c0e2cb842069/black-girl-creative-toolk

How to Stop Overthinking so You Can Make Stuff | Black Girl Creative, How to get over Imposter Syndrome, How to overcome analysis paralysis, Black Woman Artist, Black Woman Creator, Black Woman Entrep Aug 19, 2021 00:11:28 Dear Black Girl Creative, Overthinking gets in the way of you creating good stuff. Her are a few ways to stop overthinking and get stuff done. Follow me on YouTube for more: https://www.youtube.com/user/AleciaRenece Love and Joy, Alecia ***Black Girl Creative Toolkit: https://mailchi.mp/c0e2cb842069/black-girl-creative-toolkit-may21 * Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to Black Women Creators, Dr

Stop Sharing Your Dreams with People Who Don't Get it | Black Girl Creative, Protect Your Dreams, How to chase your dreams, Why you shouldn't tell your dreams to everyone, Black Girl Dreams, Aug 17, 2021 00:06:33 Dear Black Girl Creative, Sometimes we kill our dreams before they even have a chance to thrive because we put other people's thoughts and opinions before our passions, interests and curiosities. Stop seeking validation. You have all the validation that you need. Keep Creating. Follow me on YouTube for more: https://www.youtube.com/user/AleciaRenece Love and Joy, Alecia ***Black Girl Creative Tool

Creating As A Meditative Practice. Communing w/ The Creator | Black Girl Creative, Black Woman Self Care, Black Woman Meditation, Black Woman Retreat, Aug 12, 2021 00:23:59 Dear Black Girl Creative, What if you looked at your creating as a meditative practice? Relieve your stress, calm your mind, be at peace and commune with your Creator. Follow me on YouTube for more: https://www.youtube.com/user/AleciaRenece Love and Joy, Alecia ***Black Girl Creative Toolkit: https://mailchi.mp/c0e2cb842069/black-girl-creative-toolkit-may21 * Black Girl Manifesto: A Love Letter to

The Spirit in Which You Create | Black Woman Self Care, Black Girl Creative, Creativity as a Spiritual Practice, Black Woman Artist, Black Woman Holistic Creativity, Creative Retreat Aug 10, 2021 00:19:07 Dear Black Girl Creative, The spirit in which you create is so important. How you create, how you give and how you receive love and art is so important. Your giving and making is sacred. The spirit in which you create something is really important. Create with: Vulnerability Gratefulness Peace Abundantly Contentment Generosity Authenticity Fun Joy Follow me on YouTube for more: https://www.youtube

You're not lazy. You're Tired. Prune so you can FLOURISH. | Black Girl Burnout, Black Girl Creative, How to rest as a Black Woman, Black Girl Heals, Black Creative Women, Black Woman Entrepreneur, Aug 5, 2021 00:12:58 Dear Black Girl Creative, You're not lazy, you're probably just tired. You may need to prune some things in your life in order to truly flourish. I know you're scared, but you KNOW you need this. Let's talk! Follow me on YouTube for more: https://www.youtube.com/user/AleciaRenece Love and Joy, Alecia ***Black Girl Creative Toolkit: https://mailchi.mp/c0e2cb842069/black-girl-creative-toolkit-may21

The Art of Finding Your Voice w/ Crystal Ellis | How to Fight Fear and Chase Your Dreams, What is the message of your art? Black Girl Creative, Find Your Creative Voice, Rediscover your creativity Jul 22, 2021 00:44:13 Dear Black Girl Creative, We are all trying to find our TRUE voice.  Your voice deserves to be heard everyday, through your art, your work and your love. What do you have to say? What is the message you want to share with others? Join the journey of Dancer, choreographer, poet, wife, mother and all around beautiful human, Crystal Ellis as she finds her voice and shares her message through dan

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