Name: Ayana Jarvis

Social Media Handle/Username: @AStreetTherapy

Introduce Yourself/Tell About Yourself: My name is Ayana (ī-yah-nuh) and I’m 26 years old. I live in north Carolina and I’m originally from Maryland but have lived in NC for 16 years.

What Inspires You Every day? : I’ve been on a spiritual journey and finding my life purpose. Everyday I look forward to serving that purpose more. I love helping others and I love doing creative things.

What is some words of wisdom you live by?: The only thing that’s constant is change, and love is high meditation.

What is your ultimate goal in life? : To change the fashion and mental health world for the better.

How have you been during the pandemic and how has it affected you? : I’ve been perfectly fine and I enjoy the pandemic. It feels like the earth is changing for the better and we’re shining a light on many things that matter or don’t matter. I also enjoy home time and being with myself so I can really reflect on who I am.

What is a message you would like to give others? : To be yourself and be kind and patient with yourself. Life is a journey filled with lessons to learn and every lesson is a good one, even the “bad” ones. Everything that happens, happens for a reason, some you may not know, but the reason is there and it’s there to ultimately make you a better person.

What else would you like to tell others about you or your life?: I’m a sacred clown and obsessed with the color purple. I believe in purple superiority. Also I’m super ADHD with no shame.