Testimonies…
“I will only ever buy my journals from Vagabroad to document my journey. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! This is my 5th Vagabroad purchase and cannot imagine documenting my journey in any other journal ... one day these will be left for my children and grandchildren that they may come to truly know me. Namaste” —Lauren S.
I’m always encouraged to hear how this work is impacting you. Thank you for sharing your review/testimonials with VGB and other teastained women!
“This is my second journal from Chimene. It feels good to get back to my love of writing, it's truly therapeutic. I am allowed to reflect on my thoughts and get them out on the tea-stained pages. It's funny no matter how minuscule the moment I get to make it a memory, by releasing it and letting it go. No longer being held captive to my thoughts. I am truly thankful for Black women creatives. For a blank page serves no purpose, but a filled page can tell a story and live for the span of centuries. It's only been two weeks but I look forward to the continuing of me journeying soulfully.” —Maya 💜💜💜”
“This journal has felt like so much a part of me. I take it everywhere even when I don’t want to write. I also write a lot in it. For the first time it feels so natural for me to write in it or not write. I’m not sure is because the journal has an unfinished look but I don’t feel pressure to make it look a certain way. I’m a huge fan of these journals. I have many. The favorite part for me about this journal is the tassels! The bright orange tassels adds personality to the journal. Chimene outdid herself with this journal. The tea stained pages are beautiful. The cover pulls me in and the rest is history. I value so much my voice as a writer because of these journals. I can’t imagine my life without them. Thank you, Chimene.” —Leslie M.
“My mom loved her journal!!!! There is no other company I speak about more passionately than this one. She pours her heart & soul in every journal. She is so talented and I cannot imagine my prayers and inner thoughts written ANYWHERE else. My forever soul sister. I appreciate you!” —Britney
“I'm so pleased to own another Vagabond journal. I can't thank Chimene enough for sharing her artistry! Putting pen to these tea-stained pages envelopes me with so much warmth. And I'm excited to write in this beauty now that I've finished my first VB journal! Love you, Chimene x” —Deepali
“This journal came to me at a time of my deepest despair. What a Balm in Gilead! Chimene is a powerhouse of a woman. What a gift to tea stained women. She has created a work of art that women can place their life stories and living foundations in. A shelter in the storm, when needed; and a cerulean blue open sky for glorious occasions. Or just a quiet space to rest our daily thoughts. Her journals are seeped in bountiful love, to the smallest detail. Honestly, I have never experienced anything like this journal. And I have owned many. I've listened to Chimene on Youtube and other places, and I must says, she reminds me of the Greats: Alice Walker, Toni Morrison, Bell Hooks etc. Chimene is intelligent, full of grace and wisdom. No wonder her journals are so beautifully powerful. Thank you Chimene.” —Mary W.
“Funny as a writer, I've resisted writing a review because I couldn't find the words. This is more than a journal. It's a sacred offering from Chimene to you, to me, to our tea-stained sisters, birthed from her heart and soul. You sense it when you decide to buy it. You FEEL and KNOW it when it arrives and you open the package. Every word you write in these sacred gifts are your thank you's to yourself, your ancestors, the world. YOUR STORY MATTERS and these journals will assist you in living that truth. May you feel love and appreciation every time you journal. Thank you, Chimene. Thank you, sisters.” —Lisa
“I haven't been writing in anything that wasn't made by Chimene for a few months now and I don't regret a thing. I connect more to my words and thoughts when I write in these journals. They are a beautiful part of my narrative/legacy.” —Jessica
“Easily the most beautiful journal I’ve ever purchased in my life and that’s nothing to sneeze at because I’m an avid collector. I absolutely adore it! And the mantra has really inspired some intense journaling sessions about both appreciating and cultivating solitude, as well as recognizing there will always be others to connect with in a myriad number of ways no matter how tenuous or unbreakable those connections may seem at any given point in time. It’s just about being where you are and embracing that, making it all work for your evolution. Deep stuff. Thank you, Chimene. Keep up the amazing work!” —Amanda
“Chimene I can officially say that I have a collection of your journals. My thoughts are immortalized in something so dear to me. I appreciate you.” —Wiley