Want to tap into your creative genius? First, believe you are one 

Contrary to popular belief, “creative genius” isn’t exclusive to artists — it’s available to anyone with the will to create.

There was a time when the word “creative” was attributed only to artists and performers; they were considered otherwordly and different from the rest of us. With the rise of social media, I think now we are seeing the definition of the word expand to include all kinds of people doing a range of things with their creativity. However, if you still feel like you don’t have a creative bone in your body, I want you to consider another point of view from one of the most talented artists alive: Melissa Mitchell. 

Mitchell, a Black woman, self-taught artist, and founder of .


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