Indigo Collection Presents:
Azizan Renaissance Experience
The Aziza are benevolent West African nature fairies who glow with beauty and magic. They offer 3D and spiritual knowledge to those who they come across. Often times to hunters and travelers that happen by their part of the forest. With the Azizan Renaissance Experience, the founder Lauren, seeks to share the knowledge, beauty and magic she's been blessed with. Sharing her gifts and experiences with those who also love and support nature, the arts, creativity, authenticity and spirituality. All in the name of wholistic healing.
If you are interested in being a part of this whimsical and wholesome experience, please refer to this page for upcoming events, offerings, and gatherings that are for the upliftment, freedom of expression and embodiment of Black femininity*. For more information about this experience, collaborating on wholistic offerings, or donating, please use the contact information below and let us know that you're seeking to be in communication directly with the Azizan Renaissance Experience.
*Please note that all are welcome to these gatherings, however, this is an intentional space created by an outspoken and free Black woman and is meant to be an environment for fellow outgoing, outspoken and free Black women/femmes to be just that.
Offerings
Freelance Writing & Editing
writing, tutoring in literacy, editing, proofreading, social media posts, literary collaboration.
$22/hr.
Check out the link section below to get a glimpse of my writing as well as other resources on my background.
Neurodivergent Companionship
As a late diagnosed ADHDer, I understand the intersections of difficulties that arise. With this form of companionship, I offer space to body double, offer ideas, empathetic listening and other support as needed to be of service to you as best as I am able. While I have learned much from my personal experiences and taking online courses about ADHD, I am not certified to diagnose or offer medical treatment. This service is to provide space for authenticity, unmasking and tailoring the offerings to what each individual is seeking.
Due to this being on a case by case basis, please contact me for a free consultation on what we work on together and we can negotiate a reasonable fee.
Creative Writing Workshops- $11 per hour
Art Workshops- Contact to discuss pricing.
**Disclaimer: While Lauren holds dear and great belief in the magical healing of these offerings, please be aware that she is not a licensed physician or medical professional. These are practices that have been helpful in her journey and only seeks to share it with others. Please trust and follow your intuition and discernment.
Links
Journalism:
Writing Portfolio:
LinkedIn Profile:
Substack:
Youtube Channel:
Arizona State University:
Interview-
Sexual Violence Prevention Peer Education-
Upcoming Events
TBD
Previous Events
Working on Womanhood Sip & Paint:
July 30, 2024- Was invited back as a guest artist to lead in a workshop of ~15 WOW participants. This time I walked the group through Emotional Freedom Technique tapping. "Emotional freedom technique (EFT) is an alternative treatment for physical pain and emotional distress... [EFT] can reduce the stress or negative emotion you feel from your issue" (Anthony) through tapping or rubbing acupressure points throughout the body.
Citation:
Anthony, K. (2023, April 6). What is EFT tapping? 5-step technique for anxiety relief. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/eft-tapping
July 22, 2024- Was invited as a guest artist to a (sparkling juice) Sip & Paint organized by Working on Womanhood (WOW). Led ~40 incoming freshman in a somatic movement* exercise, shared my artistic process and background, and spent time talking with the young girls about the power of art and its healing abilities. We got the opportunity to talk about color theory, intuitive art making, the emotional benefits of creative outlets, as well as their professional goals. It was an honor to be welcomed into a space of intentionally connecting, having space to create, and share our art with one another.
*"A somatic movement is a movement that’s practiced consciously with the intention of focusing on the internal experience of the movement rather than the external appearance or the end result of the movement."
Citation:
Warren, S. (2016, January 5). What is Somatic Movement? Somatic Movement Center. https://somaticmovementcenter.com/somatic-movement-what-is-somatic-movement/#.
Arts Career Exploration Event:
April 11, 2024- Presented an original art piece to the Becoming A Man (BAM) school based program, which is offered through Youth Guidance. Was invited to share my creative process using the medium oil pastels, show my work, and offer some insights as a freelance artist/creative. I had the pleasure of going on a Pilsen Mural tour and connect with youth on the beauty of artist expression. Also had the privilege of connecting with other creatives in the space.
Poetry Workshop:
September 15, 2023- With the energy of the new moon, I led a poetry writing workshop where we learned about the poetry form known as Incantation. In the beautiful and fitting setting of Lake Michigan, we made the most of the soothing environment of the Oakwood beach as well as the prompt to write our own incantation.