Meet Kyndall Brown

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Kyndall Brown a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Kyndall, so great to be with you and I think a lot of folks are going to benefit from hearing your story and lessons and wisdom. Imposter Syndrome is something that we know how words to describe, but it’s something that has held people back forever and so we’re really interested to hear about your story and how you overcame imposter syndrome.

By finding my true sound and identity through Christ.

God gave each of us specific qualities and talents for a reason. It’s easy to get caught up in the trends, the aesthetics, the pressure to fit a certain mold—but at some point, I had to stop and ask myself: Who are you, really?

The more I leaned into my relationship with God, the more I realized that I don’t have to perform or pretend. My sound, my voice, my purpose—they were already planted in me. I just had to be still and listen.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I’m a multidisciplinary creative and storyteller who uses visual art, poetry, and film to spark emotion, healing, and conversation. My work is deeply rooted in authenticity, culture, and faith—centered around themes like identity, self-love, grief, and transformation. I believe in creating from a place of truth and vulnerability, especially as a Black woman navigating motherhood, chronic illness, and creative dreams all at once.

What’s most exciting to me is the power of art to build community. Whether I’m directing a short film, curating an exhibit, or producing podcast episodes for Soultalk, I’m always thinking about how to make people feel seen. I love blending storytelling with immersive experiences that leave a lasting impact.

One of my proudest projects is my short film “Yours Truly,” which follows the emotional journey of True, a 24-year-old creative navigating love, purpose, and pressure in a world full of expectations. It’s a visual love letter to every young person trying to choose themselves while healing generational wounds. The story is layered with raw girlhood moments, journal entries, on-screen text threads, and powerful conversations that reflect what it means to grow through what you go through. We’re currently gearing up for festival submissions and community screenings

Everything I do is rooted in purpose. Whether you engage with my work through a screen, a stage, or a canvas, I want you to walk away feeling something that’s where the real magic is.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Looking back, the three qualities that were most impactful in my journey were faith, determination, and prayer.

Faith grounded me. It reminded me that even when I couldn’t see the outcome, there was purpose in the process.
Determination kept me going when I wanted to give up—when life, illness, or self-doubt tried to knock me off track.
And prayer became my anchor. It wasn’t just about asking for things—it was how I stayed aligned, focused, and spiritually fueled.

My advice to anyone early in their journey:
Show up as the person you want to become and commit to working on that version of yourself daily. Surround yourself with like-minded people who challenge you, support you, and reflect the future you see for yourself. And most importantly, fall in love with the journey, not just the destination. That’s where the real transformation happens.

And remember: rejection doesn’t mean denial. Sometimes rejection is protection. What feels like a closed door might actually be a divine redirection to something greater.

As we end our chat, is there a book you can leave people with that’s been meaningful to you and your development?

One book that deeply influenced my journey is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. It reminded me that we all have a Personal Legend—a purpose that calls to us, even when the path is unclear or full of detours.

Reading The Alchemist taught me that everything I need is already within me, and that the universe truly does conspire to help us when we move with intention. It mirrored my own experiences of walking by faith, trusting God even when things didn’t make sense, and believing that the journey itself is what shapes you—not just the destination.

Much like Santiago, I had to leave comfort, face fears, and go inward before I could recognize the gold already inside me. That’s what I try to pour into my art, my storytelling, and how I live: with purpose, with prayer, and with trust that I’m exactly where I’m meant to be—even in the waiting.

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Image Credits

Photographers: @duhhmar, @shotsxemma, and Cameron Roach
Models: Zay, @Dejiasanaa, @beautifulmelaninbarbie, @just.dwill, @iiheartkyndall.ll, @_sweetcakex, @th3hakeem, Kailie (my kiddo), and @merd1e

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