Some creators hustle in silence. Others make noise. And then there’s Jamocha Onassis, a Vancity native artist who moves through her day like she owns every single moment, because honestly, she does. From sunrise gratitude to evening hair artistry, Jamocha’s daily routine is a masterclass in intentional living, creative expression, and the kind of self-care that’s actually sustainable.

Name: Jamocha Onassis
Creative Field: Arts & Entertainment / Women’s Issues
Location: Currently in Toronto, Ontario; Vancouver, BC born and raised.
Instagram: @1queenjahmocha 👇🏾
YouTube: youtube.com/jamochadance 👇🏾

Morning: Sacred Starts and Beauty Rituals

Jamocha’s day doesn’t begin with scrolling or checking emails, it starts with intention. “Give thanks for the day, pray or salute the sun, roll a spliff and make a hot chocolate tea or coffee drink with coconut milk.” There’s something beautifully grounding about this morning sequence. It’s spiritual, it’s practical, and it sets the tone for a day that’s going to be entirely on her terms.

But here’s where Jamocha’s morning gets interesting, she follows up that zen moment with what she calls “an intense beauty and hygiene routine which takes 2-3 hours.” Two to three hours. Let that sink in. In a world where everyone’s rushing to be productive, Jamocha has carved out a sacred chunk of time every morning to take care of herself. No shortcuts, no compromises, no apologizing for prioritizing her own well-being.

This isn’t just self-care, it’s a declaration. It’s saying, I matter enough to invest this time in myself every single day. For Black women especially, who are often conditioned to put everyone else first, Jamocha’s morning routine is revolutionary. She’s not just getting ready for the day; she’s preparing to show up as her most authentic, cared-for self.

Lunch: Solo Dining and Smart Hydration

When lunch rolls around, Jamocha keeps it simple and solo. “Always by myself unless running to my son’s school to drop off his lunch for him.” There’s something refreshing about a creator who doesn’t turn every meal into content or a networking opportunity. Sometimes lunch is just lunch, a moment to refuel without performance or pressure.

Her go-to meals are practical and satisfying: “Mostly it’s sandwiches, smoked salmon and bread. Sometimes tomato or arugula or spinach also tasty.” But here’s where Jamocha drops some wisdom that every creator needs to hear: “Water!!! Best drink for staying awake and hydrated throughout the day.“

While everyone else is reaching for their third coffee or an energy drink, Jamocha’s keeping it simple with the one thing our bodies actually need. It’s not sexy, it’s not sponsored, but it works. Sometimes the best creative fuel is the most basic one.

Evening: Social Scenes and Hair Artistry

Jamocha’s evenings are where her dual identity as artist and hairstylist really shines through. “Usually in the evenings I’m doing social meet and greets, returning voicemails, or fixing my hair. I’m also a hairstylist so my hair often changes but I’m very creative with it so most of my nights at home are spent taking care of my hair unless I’m already at an event.”

This is where many creators would feel stretched thin, juggling social obligations, business communications, and creative work. But Jamocha has found a way to make it all flow together. Her hair isn’t just part of her personal style; it’s her canvas, her creative outlet, and probably her way of unwinding after a day of connecting with people.

The fact that she mentions her hair “often changes” tells us something important about Jamocha’s approach to creativity, it’s constant, it’s experimental, and it’s personal. Whether she’s at home working on a new look or out at an event showing it off, her creativity doesn’t clock out at 5 PM.

Night: No Plans, Just Peace

Here’s where Jamocha’s day philosophy really crystallizes: “No I don’t plan for the next day. I just smoke the spliff I rolled in the morning and go to sleep.“

In a culture obsessed with productivity, goal-setting, and planning ahead, Jamocha’s approach is almost radical. She’s not laying out tomorrow’s outfit or making to-do lists. She’s not reviewing the day’s accomplishments or setting intentions for tomorrow. She’s just… done. Present. Ready to rest.

There’s wisdom in this that a lot of creators need to hear. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is stop being productive. Sometimes the best way to prepare for tomorrow is to be fully finished with today.

The One-Line That Says Everything

When asked to sum up her day in one line, Jamocha delivered: “One woman show where you watch me do what I want!“

This isn’t just a caption, it’s a manifesto. It’s the energy that runs through every part of her day, from that three-hour morning routine to the evening hair experiments to the no-plans bedtime ritual. Jamocha has figured out something that eludes a lot of creators: how to live authentically without apology.

The phrase “one woman show” acknowledges that she’s the star, director, and audience of her own life. She’s not performing for external validation or trying to fit into someone else’s idea of what a creator should be. She’s doing what she wants, and we’re invited to watch, not to judge, not to copy, but to appreciate the artistry of someone living fully on their own terms.

In a world where creators are constantly told to hustle harder, post more, and optimize everything, Jamocha Onassis represents something different. She’s proof that you can be creative, authentic, and successful while still prioritizing your own well-being and doing things your way.

Her day isn’t about maximizing productivity or optimizing for algorithms. It’s about honoring herself, her spiritual needs, her aesthetic needs, her social needs, and her need for rest. For Black Canadian creators especially, seeing someone like Jamocha move through her day with such intentionality and self-respect is both inspiring and permission-giving.

She’s showing us that creativity doesn’t have to come with burnout, that self-care can be elaborate and time-consuming if that’s what you need, and that sometimes the most rebellious thing you can do is simply be yourself without explanation or apology.

Whether she’s crafting the perfect morning beverage, transforming her hair into art, or winding down with the spliff she rolled that morning, Jamocha approaches each moment like it belongs to her, because it does.

That’s the real lesson here: your time, your creativity, and your daily rhythms don’t have to look like anyone else’s. They just have to work for you. And if they’re authentic enough, people will want to watch the show.

Remember:

Vancouver’s own artist. Hairstylist. Storyteller in every sense.

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Peace and keep creating, okay!

— Sherley Joseph, @BlackCanadianCreators