Hi, I'm Sydnea!
BRAND + WEB STRATEGIST • YOGA TEACHER • SPEAKER • PROFESSOR • ARTIST
I make things, teach things, build things, and explore what it means to create a life and career without losing yourself in the process.
Welcome to my world.
My work is grounded in one belief:
Creatives deserve careers that are both impactful and sustainable.
Where My Work Lives
My work spans creativity, design, education, wellness, and entrepreneurship.
Here are four of the ways I bring that work into the world.
CREATIVE OBSESSIONS
Brand strategy, graphic design & web design
BAMBOO BALANCE
Yoga, movement, mindfulness & wellness
SPEAKING
Talks and workshops on creativity, burnout, mindfulness & sustainable careers
TEACHING
Design education, creative entrepreneurship & mindful pedagogy
Speaking
Exploring creativity, burnout, and sustainable creative careers.
I give talks and workshops exploring burnout culture, creative entrepreneurship, and the systems creatives need to build careers that are both successful and sustainable.
Creative Practice
Creative Strategy & Design
Through my design studio Creative Obsessions, I help businesses strengthen their brand presence through strategy, brand identity, and web design.
Working directly with clients allows me to stay actively engaged in the creative industry while bringing real-world insight into my teaching and speaking.
Creative Obsessions also serves as a learning environment where students gain practical experience working on creative projects and understanding how creative businesses operate.
Yoga
Yoga & Mindfulness
Through my yoga teaching at Bamboo Balance, I offer inclusive classes designed to help people of all bodies, ages, and experience levels reconnect with their breath, their bodies, and themselves.
I believe yoga is truly for every body, and my classes focus on creating welcoming spaces where students can explore mindful movement, build strength and flexibility, and cultivate deeper mind–body connection.
Whether someone is stepping onto the mat for the first time or returning to their practice, my goal is to offer accessible yoga that supports both physical and mental well-being.
Thought Leadership
Busyness & Burnout
Through my platform Busyness & Burnout, I explore the realities of creative work and burnout culture.
Through conversations, writing, and research, I examine how creatives can pursue success without sacrificing their well-being.
teaching
Teaching Creativity with Balance, Purpose, and Heart
At Howard University, I teach courses in digital design, creative entrepreneurship, and professional practice.
My teaching blends creative skill development with real-world career preparation, helping students build both strong creative work and sustainable career paths.
ART Practice
My personal art practice is a space where I explore color, chaos, and creativity without expectation.
Let's make something happen
Interested in bringing these ideas to your organization, classroom, or community?