Laying the Groundwork

Laying the Groundwork

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Laying the Groundwork episodes

  • EP #001 | Tattoo Artist Talk with Elisheba, Pt. 1

    Listen (or watch) our first artist talk with Queen Bee Ink herself, Elisheba Mrozik. Meet us at ⁠⁠Black Tattoo Culture Con⁠⁠⁠✨

    It's only Part ONE y'all! And here are the what nots ~

    •  Intro
    •  Discussing Programs and Grants
    •  BTA and Legacy
    •  Tattooing and Artistic Style
    •  Personal Journey and Cultural Learning
      • 45 min
    • Ep. No. 28.1 | My Apprentice Quit, So ... NOW WHAT?! 3 Things I Learned to Protect, Moving Forward =^.~=

      Happy World Storytelling Day ^.^ This episode of #ShoppeGal Diaries podcast includes a story from the 'messy middle' about Imani's first apprentice quitting, out of the blue! | imanikbrown.com by Master Tattoo Artist | Author | Philosopher | Cultural Steward IMANI K. BROWN® (Osunyoyin)—Osun priestess, spiritual practitioner, and brand alchemist—blends ritual, ancestry, and storytelling as one of the most prominent Black female tattoo artists in the U.S. Founder of Little INKPLAY Shop® and stewardess of Black tattoo culture through Black Tattoo Anthology® non-profit, she creates experiences that reclaim, preserve, and transform ancestral tattoo traditions. Author of Shoppe Gal, The Memoir: The Journey of a Black Female Tattoo Artist, her creative philosophy reflects a rich tapestry of life shaped by DC roots and the ingenious spiritual technology of tattoo. Driven by how Black creativity is seen, practiced, and remembered through ink, Imani is here for the tattoo consults, deep dives, panel discussions, and keynote conversations—should you need me, holla. Website



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      22 min
    • Start Today & Perfect It Along the Way Dear, Black Creative

      This episode of #ShoppeGal Diaries podcast includes spilled thoughts from Imani's mind, usually sparked during internal dialogue and self-critique. Imani will take you on a visualization journey with her favorite analogy about babies learning to walk.


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      12 min
    • Goals & Dreams ... 'Cuz for Black Creatives, Dreamers Gon' Dream!

      It's already 2023 and I have barely podcasted for 2022 ... but we're changing that THIS year! Enjoy story time with IKB with this comeback episode about my favorite subject ... DREAMS! Welcome to Shoppe Gal Diaries, Season 2 - The Black Tattoo CEO


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      20 min
    • Mindset Magic - Let’s Write A Loveletter
      Reconnect. You’re probably missing attention and appreciation from you to YOU in making your creative dreams come true. Let’s fix that with a love letter ~
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      10 min
    • 6 Steps To Make Your Creative Dreams REALITY
      Hey fam! Here's 6 steps to making your next move your best move - with love, from your intentional healing, unapologetically happy and profitably creative gal pal here to say CHASE YO' DREAMS! It could cost your the world if you don't.
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      4 min
    • Magical Morning Routine
      To grab the SG Magical Morning Routine & learn more of WHY you should have one visit ✨shoppegal.club✨
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      12 min
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      2 min
    • Personal Style Evolution
      Hey kawaii creatives! Just a bite-sized thought un embracing our personal journies as evolution. Read the full blog at 👉🏾 www.shoppegal.club 👈🏾
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      1 min

    About Laying the Groundwork

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    Laying the Groundwork is a Black tattoo oral history series documenting the artists, ancestral wisdom, and lived experiences that shaped the culture we carry forward. WATCH NOW! |…