Array of Gratitude, recently became the parent company of the Soul Creative Brand, but it all started from a huge shift in my self care routine, as well as embracing a gift that was once hidden to me.

My focus has always been about making time to tap into your creative soul (inner spirit)! I believe you can discover more self-awareness, inspiration, and more of your authentic (higher) self, when you make more time for self-reflection! I've been on my entrepreneurial journey for over 10 years and around the time I conceived the idea of this company, I've been divinely shown, and somewhat forced, to look within. It didn't feel so "divine" when all of this happened; at that time, my life was taking a drastic turn. Little did I know I was being guided to something greater!  

Array of Gratitude started after my body had complete burnt out in 2016. Before my burnout, I went through a long stretch of searching for the "perfect job". At that time, I was also trying to keep my head above water, in the mist of maintaining my own business, and upholding an on and off freelance design position. It was a very hard and a long journey of finding a job to support myself. Being told by numerous design jobs that I'm too experienced or not exactly qualified (when my portfolio clearly showed I had the skills) was so draining. The job "carousel" added more stress, mentally, emotionally, and physically; it made me feel like I had the worst luck. Many of the jobs that hired me, gave me medial work, that had nothing to do with the position I was hired for. I was under-paid and exhausted from trying to handle everything. I took on a lot of responsibilities in my personal life, and being an entrepreneur became daunting. After spending 5 years in NYC's hustle & bustle, my body burned out, and I was an emotional wreck. The brand I was trying to maintain failed, and I felt stuck.

After all this happened, I stepped away from the computer and stopped everything! I needed to focus on my health. Even though I felt pretty hopeless at that time, I couldn't stop coming up with design inspirations. Then one day I decided to paint. I hadn't painted since high school but it was so therapeutic it became a routine, while I also learned about meditation. It was my little piece of heaven, which opened me up to my emotions and soon to my higher self. It gave me the self-reflection time I needed to nurture myself and connect more into my spiritual health. I began meditating regularly, and collecting other self-developing tools that I started applying towards my practice.

From 2018-19, I conducted paint workshops, helping people relax and reflect with meditations and aromatherapy. People left the classes saying they felt their "soul spark"! That's when Array of Gratitude really started to grow it's wings.

In 2020, my personal healing journey began to deepen, as I became an official life coach, which changed the vision of Array of Gratitude and started to broaden my offers with creative healing tools (aka soul care tools) that worked for me and my soul growth! 

As a designer at heart, I love to encourage others to understand the importance of "soul care", and guide their spiritual development through creativity! I also incorporate my expertise of design & branding for those enlightened to their spiritual nature along their path of entrepreneurship, bridging the gap between personal & business growth. Learning about yourself and your purpose through life is a healing journey in itself, but when you can learn to trust your path while expanding your gifts to share with others, it brings so much more fulfillment. 

I hope you feel seen and welcomed through exploring this "portal of gratitiude"! This space is not only to share my raw journey with you, but also to engulf myself in gratitude --- it does wonders!!! Join me in experience of spiritual entrepreneurship and a special ode to the path already walked... these are life lessons and gems for those who see it. I

And while you're at it, check out my Soul Creative Brand as we move through this ride. 

With Love, Quoy

xoxoxo

So many of us have heard stories about being a strong women! Even though in these changing times, we know we deserve more, but sometimes there can also be this quiet lie, whispering to you in the back of your mind...

That if you’re struggling, you’re broken.
That if you’re tired, you’re lazy.
That if you’re emotional, you’re weak.

But what if I told you, your burnout wasn’t a flaw — it was a message?

What if your thoughts around failure wasn't because of your exhaustion — its just a signal from your body to come back home?

Let's be real, we were never meant to grind our soul into dust just to feel worthy. Working for someone else's dream would be ok, IF you weren't being treated like a hand-held mop. There's no if and or but, that you were meant to create, BUT you're not meant to be forced to create for someone (or a company mindset) that just pushes & pushes their agenda to manipulate others just for a dollar. 

With forced creativity, you fall off track from your truth "magic", thats why your purpose can feel impossible to achieve. For some, you may not even know your purpose. But I can tell you one thing, its not to be run down by a job that takes away time from your loved ones, and pays you just enough money to pay your bills, and question how much food your buying, and gives you 7 days of vacation time (if that) just to have to wait for it to be approved!

You were meant to create, to heal, to rise — but not by doing someone else's bid that can hardly do, what you're doing, for themselves. You rise by becoming more of who you already are. You need a space that reminds you… you were always enough.

Since elementary school, we spent less time away from our mothers, and more times with teachers that told us how to be 'good students'. We've been told when to wake up, what time to eat, and how we are supposed to act.

Though we never were told how to be OURSLEVES. Life is definately NOT a 'one size fits all' path, and neither is entrepreneurship.

Becoming your own healer isn’t about perfection.
It’s about learning to trust your rhythms.
It’s about pausing long enough to hear your body speak.
It’s about choosing softness in a world that keeps demanding you to suck it up.

Inside this Burnout Sanctuary, I believe healing is sacred work —
and that you are not a problem to be solved, but a soul to be witnessed.

✨ Ready to return to yourself?

If you haven't signed up, join us! You can start inside the Soul Vibes Tier, where your healing isn’t rushed, your story is safe, and your softness is celebrated.

If you're an entrepreneur focused on creating your business, take a look at the Creative Vibes Tier! There's more to offer than the Soul Vibes... its time to welcome in your sacred space. 

Your journey may look different, but its not meant to be walked alone, all the time.

Uniqueness is embraced here ❤️🫶❤️

Hey, beautiful souls. 👋 Have you ever felt like you’ve given everything to your dreams, but somewhere along the way, you became exhausted, questioning your burnout? 😔

You’re not alone... and I have some tales to talk about it! Well, I actually have someone to narrate it...

Meet Sesa. She’s a young designer from Brooklyn who's been grinding & hustling in the city that never sleeps. But what many don’t see is the quiet exhaustion behind her creative spark, the moments when she felt like giving up, the burden of people wanting her to kiss their ass in the office to be seen as a "good worker", and the hate thrown her way for being true to herself. 

But guess what? She’s breaking through. 🙌

She makes a way out of her toxic environment!

She lets go of the fear of doing something different from her peers & family!

She embraces her uniqueness, her gifts, and her dreams!

Sesa’s journey is about rediscovering herself and finding the strength to heal from burnout. She’s learning how to turn pain into purpose, heal her inner child, and reignite her creative fire. And through it all, she’s discovering how to build a business that aligns with her soul — without sacrificing her mental health.

From rejection to financial struggle, she learns to gain confidence, recover from burnout, and find her footing in building her business from the ground up.

💫 If you’ve ever felt stuck in the burnout cycle, scared to take a leap into entrepreneurship, or just unsure about your next move, Sesa’s story is for you.

Follow her 45-day transformation on TikTok — she goes from feeling like there’s no way out to embracing the beauty of growth and abundance.

Can you relate to her? ✨ What dreams are you ready to bring back to life? Do you have a story of your own that you're on the fence about sharing? 

Follow Sesa’s journey, and let’s bloom together. SIGN UP to get alerts straight to your email, or read it on the app! Add perks will be given.

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✨ And if you’re ready to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey, let's talk more about it. Book an initial coaching call, where we brainstorm how to monetize your creativity and how to share your story! 

Comment below! If you are feelin the vibes, definitely subscribe! 

Looking to learn how to use major social platforms to build momentum, lead people to your website, and grow your personal brand and strategy? You're at the right place!

Below are a few things I've learned that can help your platform grow and make you feel like you have control over the algorithm. Let's go over these media platforms; Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, and TikTok.

Each section will help you:

• Understand each platform's unique specialty

• Learn the best ways to build momentum

• Use hashtags effectively (if needed)

• Drive traffic to your website

• Optimize for SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

  
  

Instagram

Platform Specialty:

Visual storytelling and personal branding. Ideal for connecting emotionally, showing behind-the-scenes, sharing products/services, and building an audience visually.

Build Momentum:

• Use Reels 3–5x a week with trending sounds

• Post engaging Stories (polls, questions, countdowns)

• Host live Q\&As and collabs

• Consistently engage with followers through comments and DMs

Hashtag Strategy Formula:

• Use 8–15 relevant hashtags per post

• Formula: 3 broad (high count, 100k) + 5 niche-specific (small count, under 3k) + 5 mid-level hashtags (10-70k)

• Use branded hashtags to collect your own content

Drive Traffic to Website:

• Use "link in bio" (tools like Linktree recommended)

• Add links in Stories (use the Link sticker)

• Direct followers via CTA in captions (e.g., "Tap the link in my bio")

SEO Tips:

-Add target keywords in your username and bio

-Use keyword-based alt text for images

-Title your Reels and Highlights with keywords

Facebook

Platform Specialty:

Deeper engagement and community-based connection. Perfect for long-form storytelling and group discussions.

Build Momentum:

• Post consistently on your profile and Page

• Create and nurture a niche Facebook Group

• Go live weekly to share teachings or tips

• Use Messenger for deeper engagement

Hashtag Strategy Formula:

• Use 1–3 hashtags max

• Make them brand-relevant or event-specific

• Use hashtags primarily for emphasis, not discovery

Drive Traffic to Website:

• Add clickable links directly in posts, or in comment section to boost

• Use CTA buttons on your Facebook Page (e.g., "Book Now")

• Run low-cost ads to lead magnets or sales pages

SEO Tips:

-Fill in your About section with keyword-rich phrases

-Use keywords in headlines and link descriptions

-Create keyword-focused photo albums and captions

YouTube

Platform Specialty:

Long-form content that builds trust and evergreen discoverability. Great for educating, storytelling, and deep-dive content.

Build Momentum:

• Upload weekly videos (5–15 minutes long)

• Use custom thumbnails with bold titles

• Ask for engagement (like, comment, subscribe)

• Use YouTube Shorts and Community tab to stay visible

Hashtag Strategy Formula:

• Use 2–3 relevant hashtags in the title or description

• Prioritize keyword-rich titles over hashtags

• Use as many hashtags as you can in the keyword section that are (and similar to) the Title and description

Drive Traffic to Website:

• Mention your site verbally in videos

• Add links in video descriptions

• Use End Screens and YouTube Cards

• Pin a comment with your website link

SEO Tips:

-Include keywords in video titles, descriptions, and tags

-Upload accurate subtitles and closed captions

-Use keyword-based playlists and thumbnails

Pinterest

Platform Specialty:

A visual search engine. Ideal for evergreen content like blogs, rituals, eBooks, and landing pages.

Build Momentum:

• Pin daily using a scheduler like Tailwind

• Design fresh graphics for old blog posts/products

• Create multiple pins per link with different copy/styles

Hashtag Strategy Formula:

• Hashtags are no longer needed

• Focus entirely on long-tail keyword phrases

  
  

Drive Traffic to Website:

• Link every pin to a blog, landing page, or shop

• Use clear CTAs in pin descriptions (e.g., "Get your free guide")

SEO Tips:

-Optimize board titles and descriptions with keywords

-Use keywords in image file names and pin descriptions

-Use Pinterest Trends to guide keyword selection

Tiktok

Platform Specialty:

Viral, short-form video platform. Great for authentic connection and fast discoverability through storytelling and trends.

Build Momentum:

• Post consistently (daily or 3–5x/week)

• Create recurring series (e.g., "Morning Ritual Tip")

• Jump on trends using your niche lens

• Engage by asking direct questions

Hashtag Strategy Formula:

• Use 4–6 total hashtags per post

• Formula: 1 trending (million count) + 2 niche-specific (100k count) + 2 broad keywords (thousands count) + 1 branded (your own)

• Fyp (for your page) is always a hit

  Drive Traffic to Website:

  • Add link in bio (available with 1K+ followers or business account)

  • Mention your quiz, guide, offer, or simply to follow for more in videos

  • Pin top-performing videos with links or CTAs

   

  SEO Tips:

  -Say your keywords out loud early in videos

  -Add keyword overlays in text captions

  -Name your video files using SEO keyword

  Leading People to Your Website

  Final Tips:

  1. Clarity – Be clear about what they’ll get ("Download this free ritual guide")

  2. Simplicity – Make your landing page mobile-friendly and distraction-free

  3. Urgency – Add language like "Only for a limited time" or "Today only"

  4. Consistency – Repeat your CTA across platforms to reinforce the offer

  5. Value First – Lead with education, inspiration, or transformation

   

  Track What Works!

  Use tools like Bit.ly, Google Analytics, or built-in link insights to learn which platform converts best

   

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  One last thing...

  You don’t need to be everywhere at once. Start where your audience already is and where you feel most comfortable creating. lock in for 30-90 days! There are free automation tools that can be helpful too. This guide can serve as your compass as you test, grow, and evolve your online presence.

  You’re not just marketing a brand. You’re guiding people to what you want to showcase.

  Let your visibility be a sacred invitation to an audience you've been dreaming about!

  Good luck, and if you feel like a personal consultation is best for your plan of action. Go to the website!

   

  As always... with gratitude,

  Quoy

In this episode, I highlight Chakra Chula's transition from hiphop to her interesting soul path of intuitive gifts! As we dive deeper, we talk about her incounter channeling TuPac and how her plant nursery came about!

🪴👑 CHULA CHAKRAS INFO

• IG: @chula_chakra , @gangstergardensnursery
• FB: (Chula Squad) https://www.facebook.com/groups/214485465758406/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

Learn more and give her a shout out! What was your favorite part of our convo???

This is a series of videos that help you focus on connecting inward, understanding ways to see your unique gifts, and breaking through emotions that block you from expressing your authentic self.

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