Happy #BlackWomenWednesday folks 😊 Beyond excited to share the beauty behind the artist Gabrielle Tesfaye, and her amazing journey. In this episode, we dove deep into how Gabby declared her life passion as a child and made it her full-time job. Along the way, she traveled to some exciting destinations, and the scary obstacles she overcame on the way. So very excited to see how inspired you all become, and learn more about her latest venture with the Tigray Art Collective!!
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tesfayetra/
https://www.instagram.com/tigrayartcollective/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/tesfayetra
https://twitter.com/ArtTigray
Websites:
http://www.gabrielletesfaye.com/
https://www.tigrayartcollective.org/
Timestamps:
1:30 how I got introduced to Gabby
2:15 intro music shout out from Sam Kahsay
3:15 the power of sharing space with women on #BlackWomenWednesday
5:05 the story of Gabby becoming an artist, her child self choose her path and she stuck to it
6:00 Declared herself an artist
6:20 Leaving home to chase her art dream in New York and had a vision board growing up for inspiration
7:00 the power of visualization and speaking into existence
8:00 Becoming a hermit in New York and experienced creative isolation
9:00 full committing to her art and leaving her job
9:15 Work was getting in the way of passion
10:55 moving in alignment with her passions opened doors
12:00 what would this chapter be if it was a tarot card? - jumping into the void
14:00 who nourished her gifts
16:00 school taught her to make magic out of very little
17:30 parents encouraged a Plan B (not anymore)
18:00 strong-willed and stubbornness motivated her
21:15 exploring options to validate passion
23:30 obstacles along the journey and how it changed her
24:35-33:00 opening up about abusive relationships and the effects;
31:10 reclaiming our stories and taking back power
32:45 getting support and getting through more obstacles
34:00 the start to turning pain into beauty, creating a routine she loved
37:00 moving back to her hometown, and moving when her spirit lead her
38:00 the belief in having and creating better for ourselves
40:30 remembering WHO YOU ARE
45:00 unpacking the belief of what we deserve
48:00 how Gabby ended up moving to Thailand, persisting for her dream
51:00 sometimes we are a vessel for the next person’s journey
52:45 the birth of Tigray Art Collective
53:45 Legacy is made in the present
1:00:00 affirmations of her legacy through opportunities opening to her
1:02:30 what happens when you move in alignment
1:04:00 affirming the gift the Tigray Art Collective
1:06:00 being a person of action, and balancing health and sacrifice
1:08:00 getting to a baseline of health takes effort so meditation can work
1:10:00 accepting help, and having support along the journey of life
