How tattoo carried me from survival to stewardship—tap in to 5 rituals for creatives to transmute scars, turn gratitude into culture, and creativity into divine work. | imanikbrown.com by Master Tattoo Artist | Author | Philosopher | Cultural Steward IMANI K. BROWN® (Osunyoyin)—Osun priestess, is a spiritual practitioner, and brand alchemist—blending ritual, ancestry, and storytelling as the second most prominent Black female tattoo artist 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

How my craft - tattoo - transformed burden into ritual, inheritance, and legacy—remembering creativity as sacred ceremony. | imanikbrown.com by Master Tattoo Artist | Author | Philosopher | Cultural Steward IMANI K. BROWN® (Osunyoyin)—Osun priestess, is a spiritual practitioner, and brand alchemist—blending ritual, ancestry, and storytelling as the second most prominent Black female tattoo artist 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

A core truth: Before you ever tattoo a body, you must first confront your own. Let's unpack that in this episode. | imanikbrown.com 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

Before tattoo became my profession, it was my intervention. | Read the full essay on Substack | imanikbrown.com

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

Tap in with me on Substack for lives and more! | 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

In this week's episode, we dive into a 24-hour deportation adventure that brilliantly illustrates lessons about hustling smarter ... NOT harder | imanikbrown.com

Master Tattoo Artist | Author | Philosopher | Cultural StewardI MANI 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

Tap in on Substack for lives and more! | imanikbrown 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

We hope you enjoyed this live! | 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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