“Now Keep In Mind That I’m An Artist. And I’m Sensitive About My Shit.”

A lack of acknowledgement, likes, comments, and even earnings does not grant you permission to quit.

Per the title, these famous words are from none other than the beautiful neo-soul artist Erykah Badu. I believe the rounds of applause that followed after her words stemmed from creators whose hearts resonated with her vulnerable share.

The reason why some creatives like myself and Ms. Erykah feel very deeply about our work lies in the fact that both our…