Shaking Things Up
A Change Is Gonna Come
Think About It
“The only constant in life is change.” - Heraclitus
Lately I’ve been thinking back to when I launched Motif. Almost five years ago. I was working a fast-paced job in sales, and itching to find a creative outlet. Motif was inside of me before I knew what it was. Waiting to be birthed. For months, I had dreams that I was wandering random streets lost, or that I was losing personal items, only to never find my destination or lost possession before I awoke. At the time, I didn’t know what these messages meant, but I figured it had something to do with my restlessness.
Then one day, I decided to jump into action. I anxiously texted an old coworker who was a creative director, “I need a graphic designer.” She was puzzled. “What do you need it for,” she asked. I didn’t have an answer. In fact, I had no idea what I wanted to create. I just knew that I wanted a safe space for women of color to share their stories. After a few text exchanges back and forth, she said, “sounds like you want to build a community.”
She was right. I yearned for a community that was just for us. For women who looked like me, or my friends. For women who shared our rich and complex lived experiences. A space where IYKYK would be a badge of honor. I had gained clarity. Suddenly my dreams stopped.
The journey of concept to completion with Motif was such an exciting time. Hosting conversations on the podcast with amazing creators/activists/artists/authors was invigorating. And I felt honored to serve as an editor to the budding writers who trusted me to share their stories with the world. Motif was my baby before I had my actual baby. I loved, nurtured and poured my soul into it every chance I got.
Then life happened. I got pregnant, went back to an old career and became busy embracing the wild and crazy ride of being a home-based working mom. The more time passed, the farther I grew apart from my connection to Motif. From the name, branding and focus. My life had changed and so had my interests.
I say all of this to say, Motif will no longer be Motif soon. Sad, I know! But, I’m excited to share my new intentions of the platform with you. And just know, that while the name, look and feel of the space will evolve, it will still be for US. That will never change.
I’m also working on lots of personal endeavors that will support the healing and well-being of women of color, which will always be important to me. More on that soon, too.
💬 I’d love to hear your thoughts: What areas of your life are you changing this year? Leave a comment, hit reply, or email me at info@ourmotif.co.