Day 25 Imperfect

I use to imagine an image of myself impeccable and immune to imbecilic implications that made me feel less than immaculate

The impact they had on my impressionable spirit impeded my improvement of self because I was too immersed in their beliefs of me.

Not wanting to impose my impairment on others, I imploded. An imperturbable face but a soul in disarray. Imprudent emotions led to an impulsive nature just to feel whole, resulting in immature relations

I was in pieces. A pieces of me to fill the void of others and I still never felt like I was enough.

BUT Thank God for an impromptu impartation of His love that made me immotile in his imbrication of His immeasurable mercies towards me.

He hid me under His grace. Impeached ALL lies acting as president over of body

He told me that He is and I am

He told me Im His

He told me Im beautiful

He told me Im art

He told me IMperfect

YAAAAY!! IMperfect was featured!

In December, Caroline Senion, the CEO of QueenHer Magazine reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in being featured in her January issue. WHAT!?!?! Would I be interested? Not only was I interested and shocked but I was extremely honored to even be considered. I was familiar with the magazine but I had no idea she was familiar with me. I do plan on sharing more about this gem soon. Until then, click here to check out this months issue featuring me and my company IMperfect.




*SPOLIER ALERT* QueenHer Magazine is an online publication that was established in 2017. A handful of African American women from different backgrounds with talents are selected to be featured.

Thoro Gem Thursday: Ayana Iman

"When I stopped focusing on the lack, I was able to see the good. This good allowed me to love on myself, leave a broken relationship, and give myself permission to succeed."

This is an excerpt from an ebook, A Guide to Gratitude written by this week's thoro gem, Ayana Iman.

Ayana I Gibbs, MA,is a public speaker and certified professional life coach from the city of Trenton, New Jersey. I first came familiar with this gem a couple years ago in passing at different art expos in the city. When I began to follow her on Instagram, I quickly became impressed with her bomb photos, brave outlook on the world and her obvious desire to see people be great. I remember participating in her gratitude challenge back in December of 2015. The challenge was to intentionally practice gratitude for 30 days and with all honesty, it was one of the most challenging challenges I ever did BUT it really helped me to focus on what I was grateful for in a world where we're almost encouraged to focus on what's wrong with or around us.

 In her book mentioned earlier,  A Guide to Gratitude, Ayana talks about  a season in her life that  made her change the course of her thinking so that her life can be redirected from hurt, shame and opposing thoughts to conscious living and acceptance. Negativity not only keeps us stagnate in the physical but especially in our minds and she gets right into that. That type of toxic whirlwind of negativity is exactly what Ayana focuses her life purpose on combating not just for herself but for everyone she comes in contact with. She's been on various panels, been keynote speakers at various conferences and universities all geared towards leadership, self-love and walking in excellence.

In 2015, Ayana started Authentic Convos, which is a space where people come together to talk about everything from love, travel, relationships,etc. What started as a 5- person lunch for women rapidly turned into a panel where men and women from various backgrounds and ages get together and simply talk about life ;where thought-provoking conversations on global matters is encouraged to build connections within the community.

“I wanted to create a safe space for healthy dialogue, creative innovation, and motivation that extends beyond the digital realm, that’s Authentic Convos."

 

Along with being a world changer, creative and author she's also a mother to a beautiful baby girl affectionately known as Sweet Baby Ayo. Ayana's second book, ALL THAT MATTERS: A book about families, was written to show her daughter, that although the dynamic in each family is different, we're all connected through love.

 

I love when I see women who are not just living life for the "gram" but living on purpose and turning everything they've experience whether good or not so good as an opportunity to grow.

 

Bold, Beautiful, and living unapologetically, Ayana Iman, you truly are a thoro gem.

 

Website: www.ayanaiman.com
               www.authenticconvos.net
IG: ayanaiman
      authenticconvos

 

Writing Challenge Day 4: Loving my Body

You never had the privilege of me learning how to love you correctly

What you needed in order to be delicate

How I needed to take care of you

I learned how to hate you before I learned how to appreciate you.

you had no choice but to become thick way before the phrase was coined as "acceptable" by our generation

We cried together but you endured so much

I cut you, burned you, starved and force fed you like a slave to my misery

Doused your insides with elixirs that compromised your sensitivities 

my self esteem was slumped on the stoop of my consciences like a wino

whose tears streamed down to the curb

shunned because of your curves, I cursed you

I was too much and still not enough

I apologized a thousand times over and have learned to adore your dips and plateaus

plus you embody a dope soul

I love us

I like us

I life us

like so many young girls since us, I had to be a rock before I became a crystal

but baby, when I finally learned the magic that laid in these properties I promised us that we were always going to gleam

Thoro Gem Thursday: Riecee Siren

Cheers to the New Year!

au·then·tic  is the best way to describe 2018's first #TGT

Riecee Siren is a singer, rapper ,songwriter, and fashion designer from South Jersey. I first heard of this queen a couple years ago when she was a member of the Christian hip hop group, Renewed Disciples. In 2012, Riecee went solo and release her first LP Enigma vs Siren.

Fun fact: Reese added a "Siren" at the end of her name after recording artist Mali Music heard her singing and said that her voice sounded like a siren.

This past November, she released her latest single Queen. Where she speaks to ladies about taking their rightful position in society and not conforming for love or status.

Aside from her musical career she also has her own clothing line called Misfit Makings. Fashion for the 3M's, The Misfit: The Misunderstood: The Musician. Combining everyday trends with individuality and a creative flare.

Oh wait, I almost forgot to mention that she also preaches. Yes you read that correctly. Reese also shares the word of God from a real-life perspective in a way that's applicable for anybody who doesn't seem like your average believer. From her approach to the word of God, the message in her music, and designing inspiration ,Riecee let's it be known that you were never created to be mediocre. This lady is definitely a force to be reckoned with because she does it all and her unique style and sound is a signature all within itself.

Fearless and Full of Faith, Riecee Siren you truly are a thoro gem.

Riecee Siren's music can be downloaded on iTunes,spotify, google play, soundcloud,and cd baby.

 

 

 

 

IG: Rieceesiren_supernova

IG: misfitmakings

Website: www.misfitmakings.com



30 Day Writing Challenge #ImperfectWrites

What better way to start the year than creating! I created the writing challenge below and shared it on my instagram for my followers to participate as well. Obviously I love to write and writing prompts are a fun way to sharpen your skills and tap into your creativity.


I wont bombard the blog with all of the weekly challenges. Just one a week and I'll also share some of the challenges with those participate.