Platt is a multi-hyphenate, multi-genre author whose work centers the journeys of personal and collective liberation—inviting individuals and organizations to examine, release, and reimagine the narratives that shape our lives.
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Christine Platt is a multi-hyphenate, multi-genre author whose work centers the journeys of personal and collective liberation—inviting individuals and organizations to examine, release, and reimagine the narratives that shape our lives.
The founder of Everyday Freedom LLC, a boutique lifestyle consultancy, Christine’s expansive body of work defies genre limitations by centering an empowering throughline: understanding and achieving liberation as a lifestyle. Her bestselling book, The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living With Less, sparked a global movement around mindful consumption and identity-driven minimalism. And her latest title, Less Is Liberation, merges personal storytelling with broader social consciousness and was recently selected by Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink as The Next Big Idea Club’s October Must Read. With each book, Christine affirms what she knows to be true: liberation is not a destination—it’s a way of being.
From award-winning literature to wellness workshops designed to reduce overwhelm and overconsumption, Christine is a well-established lifestyle and personal transformation trailblazer. Her lifestyle and cultural commentary have been featured in ESSENCE, Real Simple, Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar UK, The New York Times, Architectural Digest, and other prominent periodicals. She also has shared her words of wisdom on numerous radio shows and podcasts.
Christine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies, Master of Arts in African and African-American Studies, and a 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 also serves as an Ambassador for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Liberation is a mindset and ultimately, a lifestyle. One that accessible to all.
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.
“Liberation is a lifestyle.”—Christine
Forget the aesthetics of mainstream minimalism and discover a life of authenticity and intention.
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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From team retreats to executive workshops, Christine’s philosophy of ‘less” inspires change that improves workplace culture, creativity, and overall wellbeing. Please email hello@iamchristineplatt.com to learn more and schedule your next liberating event.
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