We were lucky to catch up with 7ven recently and have shared our conversation below.

7ven, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Can you tell us about a time that your work has been misunderstood? Why do you think it happened and did any interesting insights emerge from the experience?

There’s been many times I have gotten perceived as some random Tarot Reader who’s into astrology who reads cards and into spirituality. I have been misjudged as a multi – talented artist who can’t be as great as others because I do many things instead of aiming towards one. I have felt the judgement of other photographers because I never learned how to properly utilize specific tools or terminology to enhance my work. However, like most things, practice makes perfect. Hearing tips and tricks from other creatives, including learning on my own, have really shaped my overall experience as a multi-dimensional artist. In a world where people follow fads and bandwagons. I always choose to throw my own little twist on it. I don’t like being a stereotype. But there is absolutely nothing in this world anyone hasn’t done. So with that, I choose to gravitate towards creating a distinctive & artistic approach to everything I cultivate into the physical reality. Sometimes it gets lonely seeing a vision & people not understanding it or connecting to it. But I feel that is what the beauty is behind it. They always seem to catch up later. And quite frankly I can’t wait for them to embark on such ingenuity. Being misunderstood is a blessing and a curse. To build a world around conformist mentalities (no thanks to instagram) that only adapt to what’s trendy. So I stopped seeking validation & starting seeking passion. By being best friends with my spirituality, it releases confidence & optimism that bridges to my free spiritedness that allows my passion to reign.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
Hello my name is Thais K.M. Brown, but I go by 7ven. I am an artistic, multi-dimensional, creatrix. Meaning I can produce many forms of self expressions through my embodiment of my inner feminine energy. I am a Tarot Spiritual Advisor, Artist, Writer, Creative Director, Photographer, and Content Creator. Through all platforms I depict & infuse every talent that I have been gifted with. If they all had a few things in common it would be weird, theatrical, loud, bold, colorful and even daring. I first began Tarot when an old friend of mine introduced Tarot Readers to me on Youtube. I have always been an intuitive source of light, however I didn’t know that my love for Tarot would soon emerge. Since then I have had the honor of providing my spiritually guided gift to Yoga Events, Social Events, Families, couples, and individuals that are interested in receiving guidance. It brings me so much joy to change the collective & community the way I helped bring structure and love into my own life through tarot. And through my own channeled messages. Thus resulting in me creating my very own Youtube, Planet7ven. I have been creating ART since I was 9 years old. Founded by “accident”, I chose to immerse myself in what would be my forever love. My second nature has become the root of all my artistic discoveries. What you can’t say in words you can always express through art, colors, shapes, faces, worlds. Art is limitless with no boundaries. I have been writing poetry, spoken word and short stories my whole life. I have found that words can generate a thought beyond the visual. Thus creating a visual that is to each its own perception. Building the world while reading each sentence brings a high like no other. I adore writing and even speaking my thoughts out at open mics ! My Creative Directing & Photography are partners. I like to build that story and vision from scratch. When I first came to San Diego I felt like a lot of photographers were only creating commercial-like content. So I wanted to construct a world that I saw in my mind. My imagination is unmatched. I felt like modeling for commercialized shoots & fashion shows wasn’t my thing. There was no voice. Just looks & body. So I flipped it & decided to become my own muse. Thus, branching out and building a business within the community. Finding muses from all sorts of creative backgrounds. My content creation is a fuse between my Youtube Channel & my Instagram Portfolio. I love editing as much as I love building the set ! I am an artist. I take pride in making sure the masterpiece is properly executed. Both the muse is taken care of, and my vision. It’s a win win.

Have any books or other resources had a big impact on you?

I have my ups & down now, however when I was 19 years old I was in a very dark place in my life to where I contemplated suicide. I was very depressed and quite frankly out of optimism. Through self evaluation I was able to detect that I hated my own reflection. Bombarded by the lifestyle I attached to, the company I kept, and my home life. I focused on everyone else but me. So I said, since I know nothing of what I love or am. I will find out !

Youtube, Youtube, Youtube ! Such a versatile streaming platform that has loads of inspiring content produced by many. I love motivational videos on YouTube. Just type in “Motivational Speech” there will be a lot of videos that pop up ! My favorite is entitled, ‘1 Hour Long Workout Motivational Speech’ by Wounded Duck. Arnold Schwarzenegger is the thumbnail ! This speech got me through terrible times, hard workouts, crazy moods, etc ! So inspiring to hear a compilation of different motivational speakers and celebs speak truth into your mind. You always have to change your perspective to attract a new mind & life.

I of course watched Tarot Reading which aided in an uplifting therapy session that made me correct my perception on situations, people, career choices etc. Such beautiful channeled messages from readers all over the world spreading love, wisdom and guidance for all their listeners.

Watching vlogs on YouTube has also facilitated growth on my journey ! Watching what could all be possible just by booking a flight ! Enjoying good food, great energy, unbelievably beautiful sceneries, and memories that could last a lifetime.

Astrostyle.com has also aided in my growth. Giving birth to my love for birth charts and insightful astrology horoscopes !

All of which has aided my growth as an artist, yes, but as a human first. These have helped me locate wounds & place band aids on what can not be changed, but what shouldn’t be feared at the same time. Embrace, challenge, and harmonize all simultaneously coexisting.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

One lesson I had to unlearn had to do with following the previous generations’ patterns. To create the life I wanted, by changing the narrative. Back then, for this life, I yearned for a time where I could wear what I wanted, be with who I wanted, go where I wanted, and live the way I wanted. I grew up Jehovah’s Witness, with a single mom, and father who was a prisoner to a mistake he made when he was 18. I lost a-lot of my life, it resulted in me always wanting to get away. Art became my secret escapism and having a second life did as well. I was taught to always respect your elders, to put men on a pedestal, leave your dreams for the “new world” (a Jehovah Witness phrase), and to always give even when you only have a little. I had such an angelic maiden personality that I eventually attracted Narcissists and empty souls that would continuously take & not give. I wanted a new life, I wanted a new way of thinking, a new way of living. So I started questioning everything that I got taught. From women being frowned upon for not wearing bras, to sex out of marriage, to fashion choices, to even the way I looked at men. One day it just clicked. Why am I always submerging myself and placing them in such a high regard ? Why do I put myself last no matter which relationship I am in ? Platonic or Involved. I decided to practice abstinence to reclaim my power & call back my voice ! I feel so much more connected to my true inner voice. I realized in order for you to become who you were meant to be, you must first unlearn everything you have been taught. Challenge that teaching & dig deep and ask yourself what your view point on it is. That is when you will begin to live.

Contact Info:

• Website: planet7ven.com
• Instagram: @level.7ven & @Planet7ven
• Youtube: Planet 7ven

Image Credits
Hazeylioness Phebe Festive Jasmine Rose Stoniii