Vilissa Thompson

Returning back to the roots of gangs wasn't on my bingo card for 2025, but I'm here for it.

More of getting loser ICE off the streets.

Now to find an illustrator. Got a couple of leads on that & gonna connect with folks this Fall.

Turning my love for planners & notebooks into something dynamic - what a moment.

2/2

My friend has agreed to do the designing for the stationery brand.

He’ll be designing the products. We have a tentative timeline for what now to the summer looks like. Flexible timeframe, but it’ll give us something to work towards.

1/2

We launch the pilot program for #disabled BIPOC #college seniors this Saturday.

We had our last team meeting today.

I'm so proud of my team & what we created.

I'm so nervous & ready for this launch-another creation by me coming true. So blessed for my network & my creativity.

You've been ringing the alarm about Substack for years.

It's why I have Beehiiv. And had to push back on my own team about using Substack.

I know Substack is so easy to connect on, but... there are better alternatives.

A friend shared that they're preparing for our chat tomorrow about the stationery line.

I want this person to help me design the planners, notebooks, etc.

I love how they're taking this seriously. Not me slowly building out my team for this project - wow.

Photo of the chubby witch’s night in oracle deck

Birthday + witchy treat.

Love the disability representation in this deck.

“The Birds Don’t Sing” is probably the best song about grief & family I’ve ever heard.

Beautifully done video as well.

Listening to Clipse’s new album in this stage of my grief (10 years) is so important. So relatable. It’s my fave album of the year.

Lol. This is the kind of chaos I’m here for.

We both know the bubbly is the star of the glass. Lol

Assembly of the various items in the care packages

Something that I couldn’t have imagined - packing care packages for the virtual retreat for #disabled BIPOC #college seniors that’ll be held next weekend.

Creating a program that I wished existed when I was graduating college - a dream.

Can’t wait to meet these students!

E & C are tied for me. Lol

Tasks that are finally completed by my folks -

- Brand strategy deck for the stationery line
- Draft of pitch deck for true crime podcast
- Brand guide for Ramp Your Voice!

Even while on vacation, check-ins are needed.

Having these docs done - so important for the next steps.

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Having to send emails (mainly check-ins with folks on their tasks) before your day of errands is truly for the birds. Emailing anyone before 9am is a lot lol.

But I got it done. That's all that matters.

Got the first round of the logo design for the podcast.

I want some tweaks, but it’s going in the right direction.

Going to sleep on it before I give feedback, but I’m liking it so far.

It has a gritty/noire tone that I want us to explore more.

Screencap of online shop with the collection of writing on film and television: Insights: Film & Television (Reflections, Reviews & Resources). Also music-themed wall prints, tees, stickers, wallpapers etc. Photography and writing involved in shop artwork by thetrudz. Book cover photograph by thetrudz.

I’m having a difficult time due to a lot of work/income loss + health issues limiting what I can pursue. I could use some support. TY.

• thetrudz.com/shop
my book, tees, prints & more 💸

• cash.me/thetrudz
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Us 🤝🏾🤣

I have the opposite problem - I’m yapped to because I look friendly & will yap back because I’m Southern.

The story of my life.

Did my first workout since 9/12.

Glad to have had this break for my birthday time.

But I’m so happy to get this cycling in. My body has yearned for it since I’ve been home.

Being back into my full routine & moving my body - love it.

God is good.

My web designer is working on the logo for the podcast.

I’m so nervous & excited at the same time. Lol

Per usual, I never give him any instructions - just let him do his thing.

Finally having a visual for this project is going to be glorious.

In rewatching Criminal Minds on WEtv:

They really let Derek Morgan (played by Shemar Moore) get effed up a lot.

Like my man was always in danger of getting shot or was shot.

Wild.

I finally pulled my Fall mug out.

All is well with my spirit.

The best time of the year - yes.

I've never heard of this, but now I want this for a birthday of mine. LOL

And to do it to someone for theirs.

Seen the template draft of my newsletter & I love it.

So glad to launch this during my birthday month.

Stay ready!

This being the first post I see is sending me. 🤣🤣

But also - understood. Lol

Go practice being mean to the fascist... make it apart of your spiritual discipline
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Before you put fork to mouth ask Jesus or whoever you got to help you be mean to bad people.

Today’s message.