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imanikbrown.com | A living ‘Weird to Wealth’ archive—blending musings, life philosophies, and think pieces rooted in Black tattoo culture to help you reclaim your creativity, honor your lineage, and turn ritual into strategy for life and business. ipukekawaii.substack.com

  1. 10/01/2025

    Ep. No. 38.2 | Your Creative Legacy: Assata’s Legacy in Tattoo & Yoruba Inheritance

    As we enter Hoodoo Heritage Month, let's be reminded that Assata’s legacy is not just political—it is deeply creative. | 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. Get full access to Shoppe Gal® Diaries at ipukekawaii.substack.com/subscribe

    35 min

  2. 09/24/2025

    Ep. No. 37.2 | Crafting Your Way Back to Yourself

    How Black creatives use craft as survival, devotion, and dialogue with God. | 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. Get full access to Shoppe Gal® Diaries at ipukekawaii.substack.com/subscribe

    28 min

  3. 09/10/2025

    Ep. No. 36.2 | The Culture of Gratitude:

    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 Get full access to Shoppe Gal® Diaries at ipukekawaii.substack.com/subscribe

    35 min

  4. 09/03/2025

    Ep. No. 35.2 | Carrying the Weight, Remembering the Ritual

    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 Get full access to Shoppe Gal® Diaries at ipukekawaii.substack.com/subscribe

    25 min

  5. 07/08/2025

    Ep. No. 34.2 | Ego, Mindset & Creative Discipline: Reclaiming the Sacred Roots of Tattoo Apprenticeship

    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 Get full access to Shoppe Gal® Diaries at ipukekawaii.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 2m

  6. 05/06/2025

    Ep. No. 33.2 | Tattoo as Inheritance: Remembrance, Repair, and Revolution in a Neo-Colonial World

    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 Get full access to Shoppe Gal® Diaries at ipukekawaii.substack.com/subscribe

    34 min
  7. SGD Live 3 | Live with Imani K Brown

    03/25/2025

    SGD Live 3 | Live with Imani K Brown

    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 Get full access to Shoppe Gal® Diaries at ipukekawaii.substack.com/subscribe

    24 min

  8. 03/18/2025

    Ep. No. 32.1 | THAT ONE TIME I WAS TOO AMBITIOUS...

    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 Get full access to Shoppe Gal® Diaries at ipukekawaii.substack.com/subscribe

    25 min
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imanikbrown.com | A living ‘Weird to Wealth’ archive—blending musings, life philosophies, and think pieces rooted in Black tattoo culture to help you reclaim your creativity, honor your lineage, and turn ritual into strategy for life and business. ipukekawaii.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Ink | Identity | Inspiration
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Imani K. Brown®
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    Shoppe Gal® Diaries