Delusional but Divine: How I’m Building a Business That Honors My Introversion

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In this manifesto...
We dismantle the myth that visibility equals value. This is for the introverted Black woman who wants to teach, organize, and earn an income online without the pressure to constantly perform. It’s about building a business rooted in rhythm, ritual, and rest—and yes, it’s absolutely possible.

1. Introverts Aren’t Broken—We’re Built Different

Let’s start with the obvious: being an introvert is not a flaw. It’s a feature. It’s the divine design of people who need depth over drama, quiet over chaos, and purpose over popularity. As an introvert, I love who I am. I don’t need to be loud to be heard. My presence is felt in my words, my ideas, my blog.

So why do so many business strategies treat introversion like a problem to be fixed?

Because capitalism favors the extrovert. It celebrates those who are always "on," always visible, always engaging. But that’s not the only way to build. And honestly? It was never the only way to win.

2. The Problem with “Be the Brand” Marketing

Open any marketing course and you'll be told: you are the brand. Your face, your voice, your lifestyle—that’s what sells. And while that works for some people, for us introverts, it often feels like a performance we never signed up for.

And look, I love lifestyle content. I can spend hours watching cleaning reels, tiny apartment makeovers, and those Amazon must-haves that magically fold themselves. I love it. But consuming content and creating content are two different beasts.

As someone who values privacy and solitude, the idea of constantly showing up on video just doesn’t sit right with me. I want to share my story, yes. I want to uplift and teach—absolutely. But not at the cost of my peace.

3. Faceless and Fearless: The Rise of Anonymous Empires

Luckily, there’s a quiet revolution happening online. Faceless brands are rising. From voiceover TikToks to AI-generated content, people are finding ways to share value without putting their lives on display.

You don’t need to be the face of your brand to be the soul of it.

And if you’re building for longevity—the kind of business that doesn’t demand your constant presence—you need systems, not selfies.

4. Get a Little Delulu About What’s Possible

I had to have a long talk with myself: What do I actually want? Not what’s logical. Not what I was taught. But what I truly desire.

The answer? I just want to write. I want to teach through my blog. I want to support the rebuilding of Black communities through thought leadership, spiritual grounding, and accessible resources. I don’t want to gatekeep my knowledge behind paywalls. I don’t want to chase trends.

I want to blog. And I want to be paid for it.

And you know what? That’s enough.

5. Donations Are the New Memberships

I started offering donations on my blog. But let me be real—I had to reframe it to get my brain on board.

When someone donates to your blog monthly and receives a digital gift? That’s a membership.

Think PBS. Think St. Jude’s. Think quiet commitment with sacred exchange.

It may not be predictable like a paycheck, but it is powerful. Because it aligns with how I want to show up. And if I stay consistent and give value? It can grow.

6. What Marketing Looks Like for Me (and Maybe You)

Right now, my marketing stack is simple:

• Pinterest (because it’s visual search, not social interaction)

• Email newsletters (low-energy, high-impact)

• Ko-fi donations with gifts (heart-centered, sustainable)

• Occasional ads (automated, introvert-friendly)

I let people know my blog exists. I tell them what’s inside. I invite them to read, reflect, and donate if they feel moved.

And yes, that’s enough.

7. You Can Create Income Without Selling Yourself

I make money from:

• Digital PDFs

• Guided Attunements

• Journal prompts and templates

• Monthly gifts to donors

But the blog stays open. The teachings are not hidden. Because for me, the mission is greater than the monetization. And still—money flows. I didn’t want to think about what to share and what to put behind a paywall. That was wayyy to complicated a plan to create because I just wanted to share my perspectives, my thoughts, what’s happening in my life because I know as special as I am, I’m not a unicorn and if it’s something I’m needing, I’m using to help me; then I know there are thousands of other black women who could use the same.

8. Define Introversion for Yourself

For me, being an introvert is about freedom of time. I don’t want a calendar full of meetings. I don’t want a calendar full of scheduled Zooms. I don’t want to be beholden to someone else’s calendar. I want white space!! I want to blog at 2am on my balcony while drinking rose and matcha tea and still wake up at peace.

Maybe for you, introversion is about energy, or privacy, or simply the right to create without being consumed.

Honor that. Design for that.

9. Final Word: Be Delulu Enough to Believe It Will Work

Here’s what I learned:

• I don’t need to show my face every day.

• I don’t need to comment on 50 posts a day.

• I don’t need to keep up with the algorithm.

What I need is alignment, consistency, and belief.

Once I believed that my way of doing business was valid, it became valid. Once I believed that Pinterest and email were enough, they became enough. Once I believed that blogging was marketing, it became marketing

If this post spoke to your spirit:

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Because your introversion is not a limitation. It’s your liberation.

You just need the right rhythm to build your quietly powerful empire.

Live Pleasurably,

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