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It's Not About the External Resources...

September 24, 2020 by Samjah Iman in Style, Motivation
“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”
— Mark Twain

Typing the above quote brought the movie Hustle & Flow to mind.  I remember watching Ludacris and Terrence Howard recite this truism in unison and at the time, I didn’t think much of it. So I went back to that scene on YouTube, and I paid close attention to their conversation.  Terrence’s character (DJay) had been anxious to connect with Luda’s character’s (Skinny Black) because he was a huge fan of his artistry; particularly his first album. So in this scene, DJay was able to finally meet Skinny Black and hold a conversation with him. DJay praised Skinny Black’s first album and Skinny Black smiled in appreciation and made it known that he recorded that album in his mother’s laundry room. DJay then went on to say, “It’s not enough for a man to climb Mt. Everest. He gotta (sic) do that shit with the least amount of tools. One man and his skills.” Skinny Black then said, “Like the Samurai say (sic), the sword is only as powerful as its master.” Then DJay recited the Mark Twain quote and Skinny Black joined in. Whew child, after watching that exchange I felt like the doors of the church were open. I got all the proverbs I needed out of that small scene.

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I’m assuming most of you have heard about the David and Goliath story from the bible. Well that whole Hustle & Flow scene piggybacks off that bible story in my opinion. It was hard to imagine David defeating Goliath because he didn’t have the fancy weapons, strength, or mass that Goliath possessed. But it turned out that David didn’t need any swords or big muscles to win the battle because what he was armed with was waaaaay more vicious. David had the internal artillery….he had the fight inside of him. Also, think about the story of Jesus feeding 5,000 people with just five loaves of bread and two fish. He didn’t make any excuses about the market running out of food or anything like that. He just showed up with what He had and made it happen. But some of us still won’t pursue our dream because we’re waiting on our bank accounts to reflect a certain number or our inventory to be overflowing (shaking my head).

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I wrote all that to say that it’s time out for excuses. A lot of us are thinking we need a certain amount of social media followers, a nice office, an elaborate website, a high-tech camera, or a resourceful network to accomplish what we wish to accomplish. When in actuality, all you need is maybe a few small things and, most importantly, the determination to get things cracking. So many great things have been birthed from little to no resources. And when you think about it, resources actually play a small part in making anything happen. The true power to make things shake lies within the human.

So the next time you shy away from something because you don’t have enough of this or that or you back down from a challenge because you don’t have what you think you need to succeed, remember how David bust Goliath’s head with just a stone and a sling. Remember how Jesus fed multiple people with just a small amount of bread and fish.

External resources are good to have, but they don’t determine your outcome - the internal resources do. A lot can come from a little. Let’s not concentrate so much on the tangibles, let’s put our faith in the intangible.

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Doing the most with the least,

- Samjah Iman

Outfit Details: Dopeaholics Hat // Romper // Vans

I got one more thing to show you before you leave this page!! When you get a second, check me out on the Introvert N The City podcast here. I’m discussing how it feels to be a black woman entrepreneur and some more things. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for the support in advance! xoxo

Oh and screw the system/people who didn’t bring proper justice to Breonna Taylor’s case…UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Photo Credit: 87 Photography

September 24, 2020 /Samjah Iman
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Fashion Blend

August 07, 2016 by Samjah Iman in Style

I view clothes as art and my body as a canvas.  My art reflects what I'm feeling for that day or moment.  Some days I choose to be colorful, most days my art is expressed through simplicity.  On the day I wore this outfit, I was feeling many different ways - elegant, edgy, and chill.  I felt like expressing all of those feelings and not suppressing one or the other; therefore, I decided to fuse all of those emotions to create my fashion statement below.   

To create the elegant part of my look - I wore my hair up in a bun, put on some dainty sunshades and carried a dainty purse. I sported a bodysuit from American Apparel to accent my silhouette, and added a choker necklace to the mix for extra class. The edgy part of my ensemble came from the jean shorts I purchased from HM.  To add even more edginess, I altered the shorts by fraying the edges and placing large holes in the front.  The chill part of my look was created by my All Star Converse tennis shoes.  

There you have it - three emotions fused into one fashion statement. 

Art is individualism.  Create your art, embrace it, and rock the hell out of it.  

Happy Monday!

Peace and Blessings

- Samjah Iman

August 07, 2016 /Samjah Iman
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A Skirt with a Side of Timbs...

April 25, 2016 by Samjah Iman in Style

“Wipe the sweat off my dome, spit the phlegm on the streets / Suede Timbs on my feet makes my cipher complete.” - NAS

Timberland Boots (Timbs) represent a cool but rugged look.  They are a classic, multi-purpose boot that will remain popular for years to come.  Whenever I see a man or lady rocking a pair of Timbs, my heart tells me that they may know a little something about styling.

My Timbs were a great investment.  They are timeless, comfortable, fly and can be worn with many different looks like a skirt.      

This simple look I put together was very cost-efficient (minus the Timbs).  The shirt was $9.99, and the skirt was on sale for $4.99 (regular price was $49.99)!  I love finding quality items for low prices.  It makes shopping that much more enjoyable. 

With this outfit, I mixed-and-matched stripes.  I took a black and white striped shirt and paired it with a navy blue and light blue striped skirt.  I threw my red purse in the mix to add a little color.

This outfit is a perfect pick for a concert or event that you want to be cute but comfortable at.  It will allow you to concentrate on having a good time instead of concentrating on your aching feet in those high heels! 

I hope this post gave you some outfit inspiration for future occasions.  Have a peaceful week, and remember to remain authentic and grateful! 

 P.S. – Fly high, Prince…your beautiful art will forever live in our minds and souls!

Outfit Details: Urban Outfitters Midi Skirt (In stores only)  // Jersey Top // Timberland Boots // Ray Ban Sunglasses // Purse (old)

- Samjah Iman

April 25, 2016 /Samjah Iman
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