Today we’d like to introduce you to Nia Naomi Johnson.
Hi Nia Naomi, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Born & raised in Hampton, Virginia; Naomi fell in love with the fine arts at an early age. She spent the majority of her
youth as a refined spoken word artist & vocalist performing the United States and encouraging people relentless in their
pursuit of purpose. With many accolades for academic & artistic achievement; During Her freshman year of University,
She became the Hampton Roads Youth Poet Laureate Ambassador & published her first poetry anthology “Pink Velvet,
Poems quotes & words of affirmation for girls becoming women”. During her sophomore year, she made her first
impression in music as an artist & released her first Mixtape “Good Girl Classic” as “Naomi, The Supreme”. An eclectic
hip hop & RnB experience where she shares stories of her hustle & grit throughout life. By 20, she’s performed at
numerous universities, The Lincoln Theater, The Kennedy Center, and more. A published author, an award-winning
writer, a community activist, an entrepreneur, a lifestyle influencer & and overall, an advocate for people succeeding
through challenges in daily living. All works began at the intersection of understanding my purpose & gaining the
confidence to pursue my goals & and dreams passionately through faith.
Naomi has collaborated with many brands such as Three Spirit, Good Wipes, Lys Beauty, Palmers, Black Radiance,
Forward Attire and more. She’s also been Featured in Freed Magzine, Repp Magazine, and Pardon My Audacity where she
was labeled a Millennial Trend Setter for her effortless style & fearless approach to performing arts. Outside of music,
she’s an entrepreneur Owning Audacieux Brand Fashion House supplying cutting edge & authentic apparel, as well as,
Audacieux Brand Health & Beauty offering top-shelf beauty & health products.
Her most recent EP Writing on the Wall serves as a reintroduction to the arts. Upcoming releases in 2025 are in production creating a diverse musical & visual experience to introduce refreshing & whimsical concepts to the landscape of hiphop,
pop, and R&B . Naomi is constantly using her platform to empower and encourage people to be bold & courageous in
every facet of their life. Naomi continues to utilize her skills as an artist, content creator, and influencer to provide all
who engage with an unforgettable experience! Naomi is a woman with ambition, determination, and drive comparable to
no one.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Confidence & Identity
Being the child of a Bishop is no easy feat. I struggled a lot with finding my identity in Christ & as a creative person outside of church & outside of the “church girl” persona. I felt like pursuing Arts & entrepreneurship the way I was in some way was a betrayal to my roots or community because over the years I’ve watched how unkind the church can be to women in and outside of ministry. However, I learned that a lot of the real work happens outside of the 4 walls of the church. That as long as I live pleasing to the lord, and remain in execution of my purpose, I will always be in God’s will regardless of what people may want to attach me to. Also, Having the support and encouragement of my parents did wonders for my self- esteem.
Self Image
I lost 130 lbs. Being a young woman over 300LBS during the pandemic was not how I was going to spend the rest of my 20’s. At a point, I understood what it meant to take care of myself and being overweight, depressed, and stagnant wasn’t going to cut it. So I made the hard decisions, lost the weight, got into therapy, and really did the healing work on my heart, mind, and body.
Music
It’s a lot of smoke & Mirrors in atlanta. However, I feel extremely privileged. I came to Atlanta as a transfer student from Radford University to Clark Atlanta University. Before I transferred, I did a study abroad year at Emlyon Business School studying luxury management because I was going to get everything out of that experience before moving to atl. Once I got here, I understood that I wanted my spot when it came to being an artist. I quickly Joined the National Collegiate Entertainment Group at CAU where a majority of artist development for me took place. I then became a member and student of Grammy U, a mentorship program crafted by the recording academy. There I learned from stellar mentors about music business, and the importance of protecting yourself as an independent artist, and growing your platform organically. I then began to build out my own catalog of music & doing the work. Now with my current partnership with Alpha Music Group/Empire I feel empowered and protected as i fortify my path as an Artist.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Please tell us more about your business or organization. What should we know? What do you do, what do you specialize in / what are you known for? What sets you apart from others? What are you most proud brand wise? What do you want our readers to know about your brand, offerings, services, etc?
Audacieux Brand Health & Beauty is my baby. As a black woman with 4c hair, It was always hard finding the texture match for protective styling. I committed myself to creating alternatives and making them available for women with 3a-4c hair, & Straight naturals. We’re going to wear extensions. I’m of the belief that wearing hair that literally does not match your texture when curly or straight is majorly counter productive and a little confusing. My heart’s posture is to help women have a safe journey returning to themselves and the things that make us most authentic & beautiful.
Audacieux Brand Fashion House is my e-boutique where I create & curate clothing for the dauntless. It allows me to utilize my Fashion Design & Luxury Management Degree while having fun building out my entrepreneurial empire.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://audacieuxbrandhb.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomithesupreme/
- Twitter: https://x.com/onlynianaomi_
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyNiaNaomiJ
Image Credits
Erica Ehwie, EBEPR
