“I am an advocate for slow change.”
—a slow surrender while living out my hidden dreams and vision.
Amid challenging times when the pandemic cast shadows, there was this beautiful dance of slowing down, tuning in to God's whispers, and embracing dreams that I felt tailor-made for me.
Here at slowlivecreate, I hope to move away from busyness; slow down, live fully aware in the present, and create new beginnings. I genuinely believe there’s a higher calling besides mundane work, bills, and short-changed dreams. Surely, we can walk abundantly under open heavens, all the days of our lives.
Crystal Y.
“Crystal exists to create a safe space for women to slow down and reconnect to their innate creativity because she believes that slowing down helps us to be grounded and live with intention and purpose.”
— Vina, Brand Designer at Blome Design Co.
Hi friends! I’m Crystal
This is a story of embracing new dreams through unnoticed creativity, connecting a community of budding artists in the sanctum of their homes —a slow surrender while living out my hidden dreams and visions.
I believed in a higher calling even when like most of you — hustling through the busyness; feeling trapped in short-changed dreams. Time seems fleeting through my twenties and it took an incremental intentionality to walk away from consumerism in the fashion industry.
When I witnessed more of God's faithfulness, and the truth that we are all made equal and creative, I soon saw that it was the busyness that buried away God's creativity for me.
I asked, ‘How often do we trade time with God for more time to work for income?’ Wondering if God has created us in His image, why are we limiting God's capabilities to capitalize on our capacity in human form?
Creativity is my lifeline now; it is ingrained into everything I do; in every action I take. Thus I hope through slowlivecreate, I can help you discover the same.
Biography
With a background in Fashion Design and plenty of hands-on experience as a Visual Merchandiser, I have been exploring the ever-changing world of creativity and aesthetics. In my early days, I was eager to learn and work with people from different cultures and areas, like design, marketing, and creating engaging retail spaces. I am now applying what I’ve learned like a pro at infusing ideas that connect with people and bring a brand to life.
I am also recognized for my collaborative nature over the years on social media and my gifts are for turning visions into reality through teamwork and giving voice to small businesses. I take a holistic approach to collaboration, from the concept to the final execution, matching the intended narrative and aligns with the vision.
Not only do I offer creative services, I guess my nurturing nature and willingness to teach have allowed me to generously share my knowledge as an artist and an entrepreneur in the making.
As SLC grows, my dedication to change stays strong. Come along on this journey of progress with me, where concepts combine to create narratives that embody the essence of slow, live and create.
WHAT SLC STUDENTS ARE SAYING
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“I am more confident after learning from Crystal.I am blessed with her friendship n guidance.”
— betty
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“I have learned a lot in the 2 hours. Crystal made it so simple, breaking it down step by step. “
— IVy
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“The monthly tutorials are really helpful for me to keep practicing!”