Keisha Okafor shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Keisha, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Doll collecting! There have been some great deals lately and I have been picking up Barbie, Bratz and Monster High dolls that I have had my eye on for a while.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hello! My name is Keisha and I am an illustrator that brings joy and celebrates people in my work. I gravitate toward vibrant colors and energetic shapes in order to make the joy come through with an impact.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
In kindergarten, my class had the assignment of making a picture by smearing paint on a paper folded in half. While most of the images were abstract, my image looked like a butterfly! Because my random pressing led to a colorful, I felt like a super powerful artist.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
In the case of work, suffering has taught me that everything will be ok in the end. Even if I don’t get the outcome I wanted or it doesn’t happen in the timeline in my head, I have been able to work on a lot of great projects and I am grateful for each success. Life often does not go how I want or expect it, but it all works out in the end!
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Whom do you admire for their character, not their power?
Do fictional characters count, haha? I really admire Tanjiro Kamado from the hit anime Demon Slayer because of his commitment to treating people with kindness despite all of the suffering he has endured.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Yes! I measure the success of my work by the effort that I put into it. If I did my best, then it is a success no matter what anyone says.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.keishaokafor.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keishaoak/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keishaokafor/
