
less is liberation
freedom from overconsumption & overwhelm
april writing workshop
Fill the Wells: The Necessity of Pausing is a writing workshop on embracing the power of pausing to self-assess our overwhelm as an act of liberation. Together we will learn how to differentiate between feeling overwhelmed and embodying it as a state of being. Through guided writing prompts and engaging group discussions, we will explore what drains, fills, and sustains our Personal Wells.
Facilitated by Christine Platt, this workshop shares exclusive insight from her forthcoming book, Less Is Liberation: Finding Freedom From a Life of Overwhelm.
Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm est
Format: Virtual/Zoom
coming soon!
From lifestyle trailblazer and author of The Afrominimalist’s Guide To Living with Less, a practical guide to move beyond decluttering your space and, instead, declutter your life.
When people think of minimalism, they imagine white walls, Scandinavian furniture, and no more than 100 things—all of which must spark joy. But with this emphasis on aesthetics, we lose track of the true potential of adopting a minimalist mindset, that the notion of “less” is a choice. It is an option that is intricately connected to finding freedom from a life of overwhelm. And that freedom is more than a feeling. It is a mindset that we must embrace and embody day by day, moment by moment. Freedom, Platt maintains, is determined by our choices. How we choose to spend our time. How we choose to expend our energy. What and who we choose to prioritize. What and who we choose to bear as our responsibilities. What and who we deem deserving of our resources—physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, intellectually, and monetarily. Finding freedom from a life of overwhelm requires us to do the exact opposite of what we have been taught and told to do: we must choose ourselves over the profit and pleasure of others.
Written in Platt’s winning voice and with full of step by step guidance, Less is Liberation is the book we all need to reclaim our lives and our energy.
Publisher: GCP Balance/Grand Central Publishing
Publication Date: October 7, 2025
Christine Platt
is a multi-genre author and advocate for representation in lifestyle and wellness also known as the Afrominimalist. As the bestselling author of The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living With Less and a leading voice in lifestyle design, Christine offers engaging and actionable presentations that resonate with diverse audiences. She currently resides in Washington, DC where she enjoys a life free from overconsumption and overwhelm.
Christine Platt is a modern-day Renaissance woman whose work centers on honoring Black voices and lived experiences—past, present, and future. Author of The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living With Less and the highly anticipated sequel, Less Is Liberation: Finding Freedom from a Life of Overwhelm, Christine is recognized globally as a lifestyle teacher and trailblazer on how to embrace the power of ‘less’ to ease our overconsumption and overwhelm.
Since the release of her award-winning debut The Truth About Awiti, Christine has written more than two dozen books for readers of all ages; including her most recent influential titles Rebecca, Not Becky coauthored with Catherine Wigginton Greene and the beloved children’s series, Frankie & Friends. Prior to her literary career, Christine served as an advocate and executive leader in the public and private sectors where each role underscored her unwavering commitment to representation and inclusion.
Christine earned her Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies from the University of South Florida, Master of Arts in African and African American Studies from The Ohio State University, and Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law. She is actively involved in several professional organizations including the Association of Writers and Writing Programs, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Association of Black Women Historians, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History; she is also an Ambassador for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture.
the book that started a movement
Forget the aesthetics of mainstream minimalism and discover a life of authenticity and intention with this “warm, engaging guide” (Laura Fenton, author of The Little Book of Small Living) to living with less…your way.
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When Christine Platt set out on her journey to live with less, she never intended to become The Afrominimalist. She just wanted to tame the chaos in her closet! But after struggling with the austerity and whiteness of mainstream minimalism, Christine realized why minimalism often seems unattainable for so many: the emphasis on all-white, barren aesthetics distracts from the practice of living with intention. And so, she decided to do things her way by curating a life of less influenced by the African diaspora.
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In The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less, Christine gets right to the heart of how childhood experiences and expectations manifest in adulthood, the delicate dance between needs and wants, and the complicated weight of familial and societal pressures. A far cry from Konmaried closets, capsule wardrobes, and conspicuous consumption, Christine’s brand of “living with less” is more than a decluttering regimen. “By detailing her own maximalist-to-minimalist transformation, Platt puts readers at ease” (The Washington Post) and presents a radical revisioning of minimalism, one that celebrates the importance of history and heritage, and gives you permission to make space for what really matters…your way.
Beautifully illustrated with original black-and-white prints and line drawings, The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less is a testament to the idea that anyone can be a minimalist and a warm invitation to a life curated with intention, perfect for readers of Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus (The Minimalists), Marie Kondo, Joshua Becker, and Courtney Carver.
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“This book is an extraordinary, life-changing invitation to live life on your terms. Christine Platt shows us that minimalism isn't a one-size fits all, colorless lifestyle but instead a way for us to live with intention, letting go of what doesn't matter and surrounding ourselves with what does. With warmth, wisdom, humor, and radical honesty, she takes us on a journey back to the essence of minimalism.” —Courtney Carver, author of Soulful Simplicity and Project 333
“Less is a mindset of expansion, and in The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less Christine Platt gives us a new roadmap to curate the life you’ve always wanted." —Kate Northrup, author of Do Less and Money: A Love Story
“Though titled a guide, what Platt has created is less of a script or scripture, and more of a Rorschach test for each reader—especially those of us who are Black—to see ourselves in it however we need to, in hopes to make living with less, living as more.” —Jason Reynolds
“Christine’s book is the one I wish I’d had at my side when I began my own journey to living with less. She is a warm, engaging guide, who frames minimalism in a new light—one that examines the why behind our consumption and is more about authenticity than aesthetics. Finally, there is a book about minimalism for people who don’t relate to an austere style!” —Laura Fenton, author of The Little Book of Living Small
“Christine has made accessible the very notion of living in a sustainable way from a cultural, historical and fashionable lens. Her approach to environmentalism is refreshing and necessary and is an important body of work at the intersection of racial and environmental justice." —Céline Semaan, founder of Slow Factory Foundation
"By detailing her own maximalist-to-minimalist transformation, Platt puts readers at ease — there’s no stuff-shaming — with humor and a heavy dose of 'been-there, bought-that, never-worn-it' empathy." —The Washington Post
literary & media representation
Literary & Entertainment
Jordan Hill (she/her) | New Leaf Literary & Media | jhill@newleafliterary.com
Please contact Jordan for author talks, podcasts, and other entertainment-related media.
speaking engagements
Sara Ortiz (she/her) | Lyceum Agency | sara@lyceumagency.com
Please contact Sara for speeches, lectures, and corporate conversations/workshops related to the following: Black voices, cultural commentary, inspiration and wellbeing, and storytelling for change.
brand collaborations & partnerships
Hilary Pecheone (she/her) | New Leaf Literary & Media | hpecheone@newleafliterary.com
Please contact Hilary for Afrominimalist-focused brand collaborations and partnerships.