The Emotional Entrepreneur

We’ve collected some resources to hit that sweet spot—emotion and creative work. We’d love to know how you feel about them!

Graphic Support Group Podcast Hosted by James Chae and Drew Litowitz, who interview graphic designers and delve into their past traumas, spiritual mantras and inner peace.

Anxy A magazine for culture makers inciting open discussions about the ins and outs of mental health.

Activation Residency A Black trans-led artist residency aiming to to generate safer, more collaborative space, adapt to residents’ needs and create portals to the future. Focused simultaneously on wellness and luxury, creativity and nourishment.

The Book of Emotions A compendium of ideas, games and provocations to help explore what you feel and why.

Eye on Design Conference A conversation on the relationship between design and mental health.

Black Creative Ecosystems A digital garden created by Annika Hansteen-Izora that hosts an array of Black-led initiatives, from FroSkate, who build community around skateboarding to Molasses, a queer collective centring coalition-building and self care.

Dealing with Insomnia and Creativity An article interrogating the relationship between sleep and creative work.

Mental Wellness Collective A therapy practice centered around Black women and women of color.

Practice Cards Developed to assist people through recovery from anxiety and depression, created by Kevin Braddock.

The Nap MinistryAn organization examining the liberating power of naps, founded by Tricia Hersey.