hi, i’m imani 😉

I’m a Computer Information Systems major with a focus on Cybersecurity, but outside the classroom I’m passionate about fashion, lifestyle, spirituality, and personal growth.

I create content inspired by my real life, from nightlife and style to self-discovery and reinvention. This space is where I document my journey, share the things I love, and explore what it means to build a life that feels aligned.

a few things about me

• I grew up on the south side of Chicago

• I joined the Army at 17

• I’ve been part of the rave and festival scene since 2013

• I started a rave fashion brand called GIVEMEPLUR

• I briefly attended fashion school at FIDM

• I’m a frequent movie goer

• I’m a Manifesting Generator who refuses to stay in one box

how i got here

I grew up on the south side of Chicago where money was tight and creativity was often the only option. Some of my earliest memories of fashion were making things myself because buying new clothes wasn’t always possible. Here’s a picture of me wearing the first dress I ever made.

At 17, I joined the Army. At the time I didn’t know exactly what I wanted out of life. I just knew I wanted more opportunity than what I grew up around. The Army introduced me to fitness and showed me how mentally strong I really was.

Years later, I discovered the rave and festival scene in 2013, and it changed everything. The music, the energy, and the community gave me a place where self-expression was celebrated. Fashion became my language.

Eventually I started my own rave and festival fashion brand, GIVEMEPLUR, as a way to contribute back to the community that gave me so much. I also began working closely with brands in the space as a content creator and influencer.

But by 2024, something shifted in me.

Social media started to feel overwhelming. Constant comparison left me feeling disconnected from myself, and I realized I needed to step away and reevaluate what I really wanted.

That time away forced me to slow down, reflect, and rediscover what actually brings me joy.

During that time, I decided to enroll back in school (for what feels like the thousandth time), but this time with a different focus: cybersecurity. In 2025 I officially transferred to California State University, Los Angeles, where I’m currently studying Computer Information Systems and plan to graduate in Spring 2028.

Alongside school, I’ve also been working on a money-tracking and budgeting app called WellSpnt, which has been an exciting creative challenge for me, and my first real step into building something in the tech space.

These days my life is a mix of technology, creativity, and self-discovery, and this space is where I document that journey.

what this space is about

Through all the different chapters of my life, one thing became clear. I’m multi-passionate.

I love fashion that turns heads but still feels comfortable and versatile. I love exploring spirituality, personal growth, and the process of becoming more confident in who you are.

Most importantly, I’ve learned that sharing our real experiences, the wins and the struggles, helps other women feel less alone.

This blog is where I document my journey as it unfolds.

I’ll be sharing my thoughts on fashion, lifestyle, personal growth, and the lessons I learn along the way. My goal is to create a space that feels honest, inspiring, and a little bit fun. 🙂

And maybe, if you’re on your own road to self-discovery, something here will resonate with you too.

the road to self

My newsletter is a more personal space where I share reflections, book recommendations, things inspiring me lately, and lessons I’m learning along the way.

If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about growth, lifestyle, and self-discovery, I’d love to have you there.