A new season is upon us ✨

Welcome to Life in KD formerly Life Through Art and SHE-E-O of Conqueror Movement 💅🏾

This post has been a long time coming, but at the end of the day, the day gotta end. I’m so excited to not only be back in my creative element, but I’m excited to be back in my writing bag. These past 8 years have taught me so much about myself, and I definitely experienced some growing pains along the way. I took a major leap by packing up a couple suitcases and moving to Atlanta in 2020. For four years, I hit the ground running and made some beautiful connections along the way. I enjoyed being a part of the flagship launch of REVOLT WORLD (formerly REVOLT Summit), shot my first music video with Sony Music Group, captured dope moments on red carpets for movie premieres, BET, and more. And I also crossed an item off of my dream goals list which was to be a radio host.

With all of those beautiful accolades, I also dealt with some heavy heartbreak, pain, and losses that I didn’t anticipate. I dealt with the weight of not being near my family. I dealt with the battle of losing myself to my hopes and dreams. Even having to take a beat with Conqueror Movement and re-evaluate what the purpose of the space needed to be, and to get it back to its foundation before the flames.

Through every setback and unexpected pivot, I have absolutely no regrets because where I am now, I needed those things to happen for me to be secure in who I am and what I’m being called to do.

Not everyone is going to understand your assignment. That’s because it was assigned to YOU.

Now, I’m ready to soar and explore all of the amazing parts of who I am, embracing my tribe along the way, and giving God glory for every step. It’s time to move the mountain. The mountain holding me back has been me.

Around May of last year, I made the hard decision to stop forcing something that no longer aligned and I moved back home to South Carolina. I was devastated at first because I had gotten comfortable with my new reality, but my new reality was also no longer serving me. At some point, you have to take the blinders off, and the rose colored glasses, and really answer the hard questions:

Are you happy?

Is what you’re doing now so pivotal that you can only do it in one particular location?

Are you holding yourself back?

I can’t lie, I did lie to myself for awhile. I wouldn’t stop long enough on the running hamster wheel to be honest with myself, and it was causing me more harm than good. My friends could see it, even when I felt like I was hiding it. My family only knew what I chose to reveal, but even they had questions. There were moments I looked myself in the mirror and honestly didn’t recognize who I actually was. And there were plenty of nights I wasn’t fully at peace.

But now?

I answer the hard questions. I make the hard choices. I choose my hard.

I’m finally stripping away the things that weigh me down, and I’m relinquishing control of the outcome. I’ve been choosing myself more, and not feeling bad about it. I’ve been painfully honest with my tribe and being vulnerable with my desires and needs. I’m allowing myself to bloom on my own time. Not someone else’s.

So, hello, it’s me.
I’m Khadijah.
Authentic storyteller. Video Visionary. Quirky & Loud. A crying Pikachu.

Over the next several months, I’ll be actively creating and boldly stepping into this next chapter.

Here’s what you can expect:

1. The launch of my brand-new blog series: “What I Wish I Knew”:  a journey of trial, error and overcoming. In this 4-week series, I’m taking you behind the lens to channel my deepest fears and empowerment through action and changed behavior. (Which brings me to my next announcement….)
2. I’m hosting my FIRST workshop IRL! 🥺💐 “What I Wish I Knew” is a 2-part visual storytelling workshop designed to guide aspiring creatives, community members, and local artists through the entire process of video storytelling—from concept and conversation to filming, editing, and sharing. The goal is to equip participants with real, usable skills they can apply immediately, no matter their experience level. So thankful to the South Carolina Arts Commission for allowing me to bring this to my hometown in Williamsburg County. Stay tuned on all of my social platforms for live updates on how you can participate or support!
3. My big return to Youtube 😅: Life had me spiraling a little bit and I could barely keep up with my own work and client projects, but in this return to myself, I will also be returning behind, and in front of, the lens and actively creating again- no matter what. I’m kicking things off with a vlog a day for #Vlogtober and dare I say…VLOGMAS?! (Somebody pray for me right now ahaaa). So make sure you subscribe and catch up on all things Life in KD because we’re going to have a ball!

With so many great things on the horizon, I’m just grateful to God that everything is coming together according to His Divine timeline. I couldn’t have imagine this last year getting me to this particular point. My story is indeed my superpower, and so is yours. So I’m excited to peel back the layers on my journey and life and allow you to come behind the lens.

Make sure you are subscribed to my blog for the first direct updates and drops as I have some exciting things brewing for the Fall and Winter season. It’s a cozy vibe. It’s a real vibe. It’s a ME vibe ✨

I also just launched my Ko-Fi which is an avenue of support, storytelling and creative partnership. I truly just enjoy helping people. Now that I’m taking the leap of faith to freelance on my own (for now), I’m challenged to find avenues of creative support that doesn’t feel outside of the scope of who I am creatively. You can check it out and support me directly there through tips or Pay What You Can Services (more to be added in October!). I’m so excited for this new season, and thank you for your support along the way.

With Love,
Life in KD