Life is Like Music with Poetry as Lyrics

All Star Weekend: I’m spinning at @thehydechi Friday I’m alongside @niariley & @siaanilove Ladies free all night! 😝 They gave your girl the closing spot (12am-2am) so you know I have no choice but to ACT UP! Sunday, I return 11am-1pm alongside @djwonder representing my alma mater @mizzou for the Big 10 & SEC Alumni viewing party. If you tryna slide on me, click the link in bio for more info. Y’all know the vibes. I’m blessed and forever grateful for the opportunities coming my way. Let the turn up commence, Chicago! 😏💯😉 #3snapz (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8fAvNiHFbt/?igshid=1vk1jj8a369cm

Valentine’s Day is around the corner so you KNOW I had to give you & your baby something fresh to vibe to 😝. The 3rd installment of Silhouette of Love will be dropping Thursday night. It’s the All Star edition because I added men to the line-up. If you know you know 😏. If you don’t, I suggest you go & listen to the previous installments of SOL to get in tuned. Link in bio. ❤️😘 #3snapz https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Z_TOyHc6P/?igshid=1mhx1ttzadtj7

I have always been inspired by women who make changes in the world, bring insights to new things & inspire through their talent & platforms. I used to think I had to choose one before realizing I am a multi-hyphenate creative: I use music, inspiring words, & motivational speaking to help women & the next generation of creatives curate the hits on their life’s playlist & write the lyrics to a song they’ll want to play & share over & over again. I am not aiming for perfection but rather progress. Progess in DREAMS. Progress in GOALS. Progress in LIFE. Who are some of your favorite multi-hyphenate creatives? Tag them below. 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 Black|Women|Create X @brittney.janae (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/By066FSng82/?igshid=bajcaqvvap7

Sometimes everything hits you all at once: Plan A didn’t work out so you have to go with Plan B; old friends depart & new ones enter; you have it all together on Monday & by Thursday you’re a mess; things are just not working out & you’re overly irritated. 🤬 Pay attention to the blessing in disguise. Open your mind to a new perspective to change how you internalize frustration, disappointments & annoyances. Life is one big wave and all you can do is grow, adapt, and enjoy the ride with a smile. 😊 Trust the Journey. Embrace the Growth. 💛🏁 #3Snapz #AGrowingSoul #CloserToMyDreams (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByQ3ZuSHPMm/?igshid=4jc5iz367pr

I can sit in silence all night and still make the most noise. #3snapz #AGrowingSoul #CloserToMyDreams (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByDdU8BHJrg/?igshid=1p1z3deopjoqo

Find out WHO you are and do it on PURPOSE. Unapologetically. I promise you’ll never fail. 💛😘🏁 #3Snapz #AGrowingSoul #CloserToMyDreams (at Virginia Beach Oceanfront) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxx-nA4Fr1m/?igshid=1hnmr4zrz4fxa

Stream and download your favorite 3 Snapz mixes, see where I’ll be this summer, grab your copy of A Growing Soul: The Poetry of Dreana Johnson and more at dreanajohnson.com. Link in bio. #3Snapz #AGrowingSoul #CloserToMyDreams #Inspirationalist (at TITLE Boxing Club Wicker Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxf_a_FFTyw/?igshid=1a3svvcxo4lfr

If you’ve been thinking about giving up for whatever reason, STOP! This is one hell of a ride, but every second is worth it. 💛🏁 #3Snapz #AGrowingSoul #CloserToMyDreams (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwkvLrRFVGO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gxw79mlma58r

5 years ago today, I released A Growing Soul: The Poetry of Dreana Johnson ☺️. One of my biggest accomplishments to date💁🏽‍♀️. To celebrate, I am giving away FIVE books & FIVE gift cards to FIVE people who can tell me what’s on their playlist. To enter, follow these directions: . 1️⃣ Create a playlist with FIVE songs that kept/keeps you in the game. 2️⃣ Take a screenshot & upload it to your story. 3️⃣ Follow & Tag @dreanajohnson. . Winners will be announced Friday April 26, 2019 (one week from today). . Thank you to everyone who continuously support me. I am truly humbled and blessed to be able to walk in my purpose! 💙🏁 #3Snapz #AGrowingSoul #CloserToMyDreams #WhatsOnYourPlaylist (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwcbu6ylirY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=p30wb2h636dl

Do you know any ladies looking for the perfect dress for this season? This Saturday, I am partnering with Show Me Shoes Foundation to give back to girls in need. 🙏🏽 Register at www.showmeshoes.org/chicago (link in bio) to receive your FREE Prom Dress at Prom Project 9, More than a Dress. ☺️ Also enjoy an afternoon of giveaways 💅🏽, makeovers 💁🏽‍♀️, and LOTS of love ❤️! I’ll also be on the decks 📀📀 playing EXACTLY what you want to hear. 💙🏁 #3Snapz #AGrowingSoul #CloserToMyDreams #PromProject9Chicago (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwXSAycFl__/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wjdpiwc1he1n

Today, I’ll be spinning at the Melanated Queen Awards Ceremony. So excited about this event as it will celebrate servant leadership among African American women within the Chicago-land area! 🙌🏽🙏🏽 #3snapz #AGrowingSoul #CloserToMyDreams #MelanatedQueenAwards (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwMt5uEljBd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xfkihnof0cxk

Dedication, Hard Work + Patience. 💙🏁 #3snapz #AGrowingSoul #CloserToMyDreams (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwKHc4XlXNz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gh7yavlmpkqa

Super excited to be a part of this amazing event. Ending Women’s History Month (and the 1st quarter of the year) With An Ode to the Divine Feminine with A R T • D E • L A • F E M M E: Celebration of the Women & Social Art Party. Tonight, I’ll be on the decks from 9-11pm representing for ladies. Hope to see you there. (Link in bio) 🤗💋 #3snapz #AGrowingSoul #CloserToMyDreams (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvo9ZHeFmbJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=164k5mewbzsuq

I was introduced to ‘Closer’ by @goapele at the age of 13. Since then, it has been the soundtrack to my continuous life journey to be a positive force in this world. 🙌🏽 These lyrics have helped me overcome many obstacles and battles that nearly defeated me. After not giving in and realizing I CAN’T be defeated, I’ve learned that ambition, determination, accountability and faith can lead and guide you to where you’re destined to be... #CloserToMyDreams 💛 . ‘Sometimes it feels like you’ll never grow and change. But you never choose to walk away.’ . What is one song that have helped you over the years? Comment below 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 . #3snapz #AGrowingSoul #TuesdayMotivation (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvfNlhYFkpg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9cya4agz1mml