What if you could explore your emotions in a way that feels deeply personal, culturally affirming, and creatively freeing? Shades of Emotion isn’t just a coloring book—it’s a space for self-reflection, relaxation, and connection.

Designed with the Black experience in mind, this book invites you to engage with your emotions through powerful, culturally resonant illustrations. Each page explores a different emotion—its meaning, how it manifests, and why it matters—giving you a unique and judgment-free way to process feelings, embrace vulnerability, and reclaim your emotional expression on your terms.

Rayvéne Whatley is a therapist, speaker, and EMDR practitioner dedicated to helping Black professionals untangle the stress of success, relationships, and identity—without judgment or the pressure to have it all figured out. As the founder of Simplicity Psychotherapy, she’s spent years helping clients navigate anxiety, perfectionism, and the weight of unspoken emotions.

She created Shades of Emotion after noticing a need for more descriptive emotional connections, especially in communities where vulnerability isn’t always welcomed. Too often, we’re told to “push through” our feelings, to be strong, to keep going—even when we’re overwhelmed or unsure how we really feel. This book is a response to that—a space where emotions aren’t judged or dismissed but explored through creativity, culture, and self-expression. It’s not just about coloring—it’s about giving yourself permission to feel, process, and embrace every shade of who you are.