'ODE TO 20s' x DOING GODDESS WORK
I can’t believe the day is here for me to share my creation with the world. The feedback has been beautiful to see and hear.
I wrote ‘Ode to 20s’ at a transformative and unapologetic time. I felt the need to express a lot about what I wish I knew in the past and sharing my own wisdom. My twenties were challenging, and I wish I had someone to tell me certain things about various topics. I began to write down areas of my life I could’ve used solid perspectives on. These areas included :
Men & Love
Your Relationship w/ Your Mother
On Friendship
On Moving Away @ Least Once
On Sexuality
On Finances
On Acquiring Knowledge and Creativity
On Being a Goddess and Doing Goddess Work
On Year 29 & Beyond
On Mental Health
On Being Black
& last but not least On Confidence and Comparison
Once I got clear on my chapters - I wrote the entire rough draft in 2/3 days. Alongside my editor, Grace Davin and graphics designer Eric Eastland-Jones, we created “Ode to 20s”. At the time of building the zine, I was also interested in creating a tote to go with it as well. My favorite chapter in the zine talks about Goddess work and being a Goddess, and there the idea of the tote was born. I wanted something unique and groovy for other Goddesses to carry around.
I worked alongside a talented screen printer who allowed me to be hands on with the process. This project taught me so much about myself as a woman, mother and creative. Ode to 20s was created with the black woman in mind, but is perfect for any woman journeying this life. I want to thank you all again for your continued support of me as a writer.
Love always,
Chloe`
