me.
i'm simple.
i'm complex.
MY PERSONAL MOTTO:
"lovelife, one day at a time”
WHAT MAKES ME THE HAPPIEST?
being around family & celebrating our love
WHAT DO I WANT MOST OUT OF LIFE?
to build a strong family with a loving & caring partner. peace. and to be of service to others.
HOW LONG HAVE I BEEN NATURAL?
17 years
HAVE I EVER HAD LOCS AND WHY DO I ONLY HAVE ONE LOC?
i have only ever had one loc. there is no profound reason to offer you. i started it about 12 years ago after having twists in my hair and i just chose to keep that twist. now, it is a part of my identity and i love it.
DO I HAVE A NICKNAME?
yes, "head" that's what my friends call me.
DO I HAVE ANY TATTOOS?
yes, 4. I have 2 that say “lovelife”(I think 3 will do the trick) 1 that says “one day at a time” and 1 that says “ain't no sea” my sister has one that says “ain't no ocean” (you know, like the color purple sister song makedada)
WHO DO I ADMIRE THE MOST?
my parents, sister, the ancestors, those who had the will, might and strength to endure and survive american slavery, humans fighting for righteous causes and the creator
WHAT DO I WANT FOR THE WORLD?
love, peace, unity, acceptance of black folks loving themselves and being proud, an end to poverty, hate & violence. I would also really love it if we could figure out our social problems and get the world heading in a sustainable direction.
WHAT DO I LOVE MOST ABOUT MY LIFE?
breath, my family, my friends, my community & the blessings i have received
WHAT IS MY SIGN?
aquarius
WHERE AM I FROM?
henderson, nc aka "the henny" (born in BK)
WHAT DO I BELIEVE IN?
the creator, the universe, mother nature, father god, ancestors, angels, spirit guides, you and me.
WHERE DO I WANT TO GO IN LIFE?
wherever i can be of service & wherever i was placed here to be
DO I LOVE TO TRAVEL?
heck yes!!! where are we going?
IF I COULD BE ANYTHING I WANTED, WHAT WOULD I BE?
me, but more comfortable being an open part of the world. oh, and a nudist.
SOME OF MY FAVORITE THINGS TO DO:
DANCE!!! create art, spend time with family and friends, travel, bask in the sun to work on my tan & to be held like a baby so that i feel safe & secure (yes, even more so at 37)
WHERE DID I GO TO SCHOOL?
spelman college and howard university school of law. SPELMAN was my favorite experience i would do it a zillion times over!
AM I A BUSINESS OWNER?
why, yes i am! so glad you asked. visit 30culverst.com to find out more.
WHAT AM I INSPIRED BY?
love, life & possibility
WHAT INSPIRES MY ART?
the beauty of human beings, people of color, my family, society, Africa, slavery, life and love
WHAT ELSE AM I WORKING ON?
WHY DID I CREATE LOVE, HEATHER JOI?
to share my gifts with the world in the hope that i can contribute to positive change while inspiring people to live creatively. most of all i would like create a legacy with a foundation of love so that my children & generations to come will have a world filled with love to call home.
WHAT AM I 100% CERTAIN OF?
that in this space and in my reality i seek to create a life i love one day at a time.
music.
i got my first mic at 10.
i loved performing for my family talent shows.
whitney's "i wanna dance with somebody" was my go to piece.
i love when a muse comes along.
i love writing songs.
this is my heart therapy.