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Mya D. Specialist

We design guided journals that celebrate the strength, resilience, and beauty of Black women.

$1,350
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Campaign Ends on February 28, 2025

Project Description

 

The Inspire Journal Collection empowers black women to practice self-love, mindfulness, and intentional goal-setting with our beautiful culturally resonant guided journals.

 

Here’s the problem: Black women are more likely to suffer from  financial stress, depression, auto immune disease  and more due to a lack of access to quality tools and services. And that’s  because the  intersections of race and gender leave black women predisposed to health and financial inequalities that directly affect our emotional and mental health.  And while there are wellness brands out there with general personal growth journals, very few brands specifically target Black women with designs and content that resonates with us culturally. So we ,Black women often feel underrepresented in the wellness and personal development market. 

 

 The solution: Because we know that black women are more likely to be head of the household but also are earning less, we offer premium journals at a low price without forfeiting the quality.  After all, journaling has been  proven to be a low cost therapeutic tool that increases emotional and mental well being. The Inspire Collection  is poised to fill an underserved niche in the self-care and personal growth market by offering culturally relevant, empowering guided journals for Black women. 

 

The SoloPrenuer: I am Mya Dixon Ajanku, artist, educator, avid journaler, and founder of Mya D. Specialist; where I design guided journals that celebrate the strength, resilience, and beauty of Black women. I am raising funds to turn this passion project into a sustainable small business. I am currently a SoloPrenuer and funds will be used so secure support to improve product design & development, and secure inventory of our “ Inspired” guided journal collection.

The Inspired Journal Collection is inspired by my academic research on movement and writing as tools for healing and therapy. As well  as my lived experience as an avid journaler. We understand that while growth is personal, a supportive community is vital and therefore we partner with Black-owned and minority owned bookstores, wellness boutiques, and cultural centers in areas with high Black populations.  We value authenticity, empowerment,  self-care and community  as fundamental to well-being and success. 

 

We would like to thank everyone that participates.  Your pre-order of our” Relaxed and Productive” journal supports the growth of our Inspire Collection allowing us to help Black women navigate our unique experiences, celebrate our strengths, and cultivate mental  and emotional well-being. 

Take Care. 

Updates

The Campaign FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Why are we raising funds?
    • I am raising funds to help me transition my passion project into a sustainable small business.  Funds will be used to improve product design & development, and secure inventory of the " Inspired" guided journal collection. 

       

  • What is the difference between a guided journal and other journals?

    • Guided journals include  writing prompts that support deeper reflection. 

     

  • When will I receive my items?
    • Items will be mailed out at the end of the campaign, March 6, 2025.

 

 

 

Rafika Samira
02/17/2025
Pre-Order Relaxed and Productive Journal
$25
Jennifer Reynolds
02/15/2025
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$25
Camille
02/15/2025
Relaxed & Productive Bundle
$100
Zawadi
02/15/2025
Relaxed & Productive Bundle
$100
Jadah Rowan
02/14/2025
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$25
Nikki
02/13/2025
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$25
Myrhonda Dixon
02/07/2025
Pre-Order Relaxed and Productive Journal
$25
Keyinta
02/05/2025
Pre-Order Relaxed and Productive Journal
$25
02/03/2025
Relaxed & Productive Bundle
$100
Maisha Davis
02/02/2025
Monetary Contribution
$50
Monetary Contribution

Just Because I Care

3 Supporters
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25.00 USD
Pre-Order Relaxed and Productive Journal

As a thank you will receive :

  • A Signed copy of Relaxed & Productive Journal 
  •  15% off next purchase
18 Supporters
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250.00 USD
Relaxed and Productive Sisters

Growth is personal, and having a friend along with you helps this reward includes: 

  • 2 - signed journals 
  • 2 - Special edition mugs 
  • Both of your names listed  as supporters on website 
  • 2 -Link to The Productive podcast & playlist 
  • 2- 25% off reusable coupons good for one year
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350.00 USD
Girls Trip

 If your best friend crew is a trio or you could just use some fun, friend and fellowship time this reward includes :

  • 3 -Journal 
  • 3 - special edition mugs 
  • 3 - Of our signature post- it notes  
  • 3- 25 %  multi-use  coupon good for one year 
  • 3 - Links to My favorite Reads  booklist 
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600.00 USD
The Founders Bundle

Your gift is will be foundational to the growth of the business and collection your reward includes:

  • Signed copy of 8 journals in the  present collection 
  • Special edition mug 
  • Special edition mouse pad 
  •  25% Lifetime Discount 
  •  Name listed website +
  • Link to  My Favorite Reads  booklist.
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900.00 USD
Collaborator Package

 With this level of support you become a site that sells the collection your reward includes:

  •  30 journals from collection( you choose)
  • name listed as retail site on website
  • 25% off Lifetime group discount on future journals
  • 20% Discount all future Inspire Swagg
  •  Special edition mugs

 

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4,000.00 USD
Women's Retreat Package

For those planning a retreat this is for you this reward includes : 

  • 50 - Journals 
  •  50 - Special Edition mugs 
  • 50- 25% reusable coupon good for year 
  • 2 in person West African Dance classes during retreat taught by Mya D. Ajanku
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About the Entrepreneur

Pikesville, MD
Created 1 Campaign
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Health + Science

Rewards

Monetary Contribution

Just Because I Care

3 Supporters
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25.00 USD
Pre-Order Relaxed and Productive Journal

As a thank you will receive :

  • A Signed copy of Relaxed & Productive Journal 
  •  15% off next purchase
18 Supporters
Select this reward
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250.00 USD
Relaxed and Productive Sisters

Growth is personal, and having a friend along with you helps this reward includes: 

  • 2 - signed journals 
  • 2 - Special edition mugs 
  • Both of your names listed  as supporters on website 
  • 2 -Link to The Productive podcast & playlist 
  • 2- 25% off reusable coupons good for one year
0 Supporters
Select this reward
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350.00 USD
Girls Trip

 If your best friend crew is a trio or you could just use some fun, friend and fellowship time this reward includes :

  • 3 -Journal 
  • 3 - special edition mugs 
  • 3 - Of our signature post- it notes  
  • 3- 25 %  multi-use  coupon good for one year 
  • 3 - Links to My favorite Reads  booklist 
0 Supporters
Select this reward
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600.00 USD
The Founders Bundle

Your gift is will be foundational to the growth of the business and collection your reward includes:

  • Signed copy of 8 journals in the  present collection 
  • Special edition mug 
  • Special edition mouse pad 
  •  25% Lifetime Discount 
  •  Name listed website +
  • Link to  My Favorite Reads  booklist.
0 Supporters
Select this reward
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900.00 USD
Collaborator Package

 With this level of support you become a site that sells the collection your reward includes:

  •  30 journals from collection( you choose)
  • name listed as retail site on website
  • 25% off Lifetime group discount on future journals
  • 20% Discount all future Inspire Swagg
  •  Special edition mugs

 

6 Left
0 Supporters
Select this reward
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4,000.00 USD
Women's Retreat Package

For those planning a retreat this is for you this reward includes : 

  • 50 - Journals 
  •  50 - Special Edition mugs 
  • 50- 25% reusable coupon good for year 
  • 2 in person West African Dance classes during retreat taught by Mya D. Ajanku
2 Left
0 Supporters
Select this reward