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Creatives Making Moves podcast spotlights passionate women artists and creatives who are making bold moves as entrepreneurs. Each week black women creatives share their experiences slaying the art world, lessons learned, and tips on how to live your best creative life. We talk about how to refine and grow your passions, self care, business strategies, time management hacks, and how to overcome blocks to fully step into your creative genius. Soak in the power of black women creatives! Ready to feel inspired and make an impact?
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Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
“The journey toward healing begins with our own willingness to be vulnerable with ourselves, embrace our mistakes, and remind ourselves that life is a process. “ - Naimah
Meet Naimah Thomas, a Black Femme born and raised in Chicago. She is a licensed professional counselor, art therapist, and artist. Utilizing art to shift narratives around healing, mental health, and creating spaces where exploration and re-imagination are valued. She has worked with a range of people in community, correctional, and nonprofit settings. Naimah received a master’s in art therapy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from Columbia College Chicago.
In this episode Naimah shares about her clinical work and art practice, and she explores the intersections of art and mental health, primarily in BIPOC communities.
4:09 - How Naimah knew she wanted to become a full-time artist.
8:45 - How does she see mental health and making art connected?
10:26 - What inspires Naimah these days?
23:28 - How does Naimah define success?
Links for Naimah Thomas:
IG: @naimah_creates
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