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Lets Get Minimal

Let’s Get Minimal


Minimalism is a design, lifestyle, and aesthetic trend that is gripping the Nation.  Forced to live with and deal with our stuff while the World was in Lockdown, people are making intentional decisions about how much stuff they need and want to live with.  Mainstream Minimalism imagery can be stark, rigid , and White Washed (both literally and figuratively) leading some to wonder If Minimalism  is for Black People?  Can we carve out a space that feels like it belongs to us in the White Washed world of Minimalism?  On today’s episode, I am sitting down with the Afrominimalist to discuss the answers to these questions as well as talk about her new book, The Afrominimalist’s Guide To Living With Less.


Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is:


Crowns & Hops- (@crownsandhops)- Black Owned Craft Beer Brand & Brewery https://crownsandhops.com/

Chunks (@chunks.shop)- Asian Owned color hair clip and barrette brand https://chunks.shop/



Keep Up With The Afrominimalist 


Website: https://www.afrominimalist.com/

IG: @afrominimalist 

Twitter: @christineaplatt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christine.p.patrick.1

Buy The Book: https://www.loyaltybookstores.com/book/9781982168049

Live With Less: https://www.afrominimalist.com/live-with-less


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@blackandyellowpodcast

Alana J. Webster: @renegadeoffun

Email us: podcastblackandyellow@gmail.com

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