An Inspired Chat with Chelsie Tamala of The greater Phoenix area

Chelsie Tamala shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Good morning Chelsie, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
Right now, I’m being called to expand beyond what’s comfortable to let my work reach further than it ever has before. For a long time, I was afraid of being fully seen, of owning the impact my art and ideas could have. Now I feel called to step into that to speak louder, to show more, and to lead through my creativity. My art, skincare, and fashion all come from the same place: a desire to live in truth, and to help others do the same. Through my artistic practice, I’ve realized I’m a mirror for others reflecting what they already hold inside.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Right now, I’m being called to expand beyond what’s comfortable to let my work reach further than it ever has before. For a long time, I was afraid of being fully seen, of owning the impact my art and ideas could have. Now I feel called to step into that to speak louder, to show more, and to lead through my creativity. My art, skincare, and fashion all come from the same place: a desire to live in truth, and to help others do the same. Through my artistic practice, I’ve realized I’m a mirror for others reflecting what they already hold inside.

I’m Chelsie Tamala an artist, designer, and founder of KA7IDE and Level Body. Everything I create comes from the same place: expression as truth. My art explores intuition and transcendence, while KA7IDE is a movement-driven denim brand about individuality and being seen. Level Body was born from my own need for simplicity and balance clean, intentional skincare that supports the body, mind, and soul.

What makes my work unique is that it’s not about perfection, it’s about process facing fear, creating honestly, and helping others reconnect to themselves through what I make.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
I’m releasing the part of me that needs to be understood or validated. For a long time, I created to be seen now I create to connect. My practice isn’t just about me; it’s about reflection. Through my work, I hold up a mirror for others to see themselves their emotions, their truth, their own capacity to transform.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
You are already worthy. Believe in yourself; you’re the one who will get you where you want to go. Trust your vision, trust your timing, and know that everything you desire will start to align the moment you fully own that truth.

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. How do you differentiate between fads and real foundational shifts?
Marketing is real it’s foundational across different industries and constantly evolving. But at the core of anything worth building, it has to reflect you. Trends come and go, but authenticity stays. When something aligns with who you are, it’s not a fad it becomes part of your foundation.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. Are you tap dancing to work? Have you been that level of excited at any point in your career? If so, please tell us about those days. 
Honestly, every day. Working for myself is the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but it’s also the most fulfilling. Even on the toughest days, I feel grounded in myself. I know I’m doing exactly what I’m meant to be doing. Those moments when everything clicks when I’m deep in creation, completely in flow, painting, designing, or building something that feels aligned that’s when I’m tap dancing to work. It’s that feeling of being fully alive in what I’m creating.

Contact Info:

• Website: chelsie.co , levelbody.co, ka7ide.com
• Instagram: chelsie.art, ka7ide, _levelbody_