I remember who I am.

 

An Artist. A Mother. A Wife. A Storyteller. A Friend. A Human. A Creator. I am Love. I am Light.

Your infinite possibilities are waiting for you to discover them.

 
 
 

Seven Eyes talisman from Erbil and Baghdad, Iraq.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Mission at 7EYES Creative, LLC

Creating deeper connections through authenticity.

Do you want to live a life that awakens you every day?

Our mission at 7EYES Creative is to create an environment where artists, filmmakers, writers, photographers, expats, accompanying spouses, and all creative thinkers connect, learn, and grow into their full potential regardless of location or circumstances. 7EYES is an oasis where you can come to heal the whole body and being—to align your mind, body, and heart. I offer mentorships and coaching in mindset work as a foundation for growth and expansion to clients around the world. I guide people to realize their infinite possibilities in their art, careers, and personal lives. Every year, I take on a limited number of clients pro bono for private consultations based on financial need because I believe in making personal development and career guidance accessible to everyone around the world. Apply here.

7EYES creates a positive impact and ripple effect that all our lives benefit from in profound and meaningful ways. At 7EYES, you will realize your dreams by working with me. If you can tell me what you want, I will guide you on your path of self-discovery.  

 

About 7EYES Creative, LLC Founder, Ghadah Alrawi

Ghadah Alrawi is an Iraqi-American visual storyteller, writer, editor, and creative mindset coach currently based in Taipei, Taiwan. 

She is the founder of 7EYES Creative and offers mentorships and coaching services. She is the former curator of Eyes on Main Street: Wilson Outdoor Photo Festival and a member of Women PhotographThe Journal Collective, Women Photojournalists of Washington and Brown Girls Doc Mafia. She is a founding member of the Collective Eye Podcast. Her work has been published by Roads & Kingdoms, the Armenian Redwood Project, UNHCR and OXFAM, among others. Her photographs have been exhibited at the Museum of the City of New York and United Nations House in Armenia, and are archived at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. In June 2016, UNHCR published her work on refugees in the book Crossroads: Stories of Refugees. Several of her photographs have been recognized by juried shows and exhibitions. 

She is currently working on a long-term personal project, a short documentary film titled Home, Leave. She has lived a nomadic lifestyle for over twenty years and has worked and lived in New York City, Kosovo, Jordan, Ukraine, Belgium, Australia, Armenia, and Indonesia.

 

The Meaning of 7EYES

The story of the Seven Eyes dates back to the ancient Babylonians, approximately 5,000 years ago. The Babylonians believed radiance emitted by the envious eye from someone’s soul could inflict harm on men, women, and children. To protect themselves from this envy, people used a talisman —The Seven Eyes.

The Seven Eyes has the power to divide evil radiance into seven harmless sections, sending it into multiple directions and causing the envious eye to lose its negative energy and lose its ability to harm the envied person. Because the Babylonians knew that water has the ability to absorb the rays emitted from the Eye, they used a blue hue to symbolize the color of water and strengthen the Seven Eyes. While many people carried personal versions of the Seven Eyes in the forms of jewelry or small objects, larger versions of the Seven Eyes would be hung on walls and the façades of houses to protect palaces of kings, private homes, and even public areas. Today, people worldwide still believe in the power of the Seven Eyes and use it as an envy protector. Some choose to wear the symbol and display it in their homes purely for design and aesthetic purposes. The Seven Eyes remains a prime example of a spiritual and artistic heritage that has remained relevant for many cultures for many thousands of years.