How the art world icon stays true to herself.
– KEYS SOULCARE
“I write all my intentions down with a pen and paper and work towards what’s written.” — Photographer, style icon, and lightworker Ming Smith
We had the pleasure of photographing and interviewing art and style icon Ming Smith as we were bringing Keys Soulcare to life. The wisdom she shared surrounding her journey to artistic and personal self-acceptance left us thinking.

It might sound simple, but putting personal goals to paper is a pretty courageous act — requiring that we first admit what we want to ourselves, then holding our eyes (and writing hands, and minds!) accountable to the next steps toward making them real. And that’s where the magic happens — even for icons like Smith.
Today, we’re musing on intentions old and new — challenging you to join us by sharing yours below.