Denesha Smith - Magical Ink LLC

Happy Holidays everyone! I want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has supported my business this year. Whether through purchases, shares, referrals, or words of encouragement, your support truly means a great deal.

I’m looking forward to the new year ahead and am excited to share new products and creative offerings coming soon.

If you’d like to stay connected or explore what’s currently available, my Linktree is in the bio.

Thank you again for being part of this journey.

🔔 Temporary Closure Announcement – Recovery in Progress

Hello everyone,

I wanted to share a quick update — due to recent surgery, DSMI is currently on a short break while I focus on healing and getting back to full strength. 💛

Coloring book orders are still on track and will ship out as scheduled, so there’s no need to worry if you’ve recently placed an order.

Thank you so much for your support, patience, and understanding during this time. I’m incredibly grateful to this amazing community.

✨ We’ll officially reopen on Monday, August 18, 2025, with fresh energy and exciting new creations.

Until then, take care -and keep creating magic!

- Denesha, Magical Ink LLC

✨From Uniform to Unstoppable ✨
After years in the Navy, I’ve officially stepped into my next chapter — full-time CEO of my own creative business.

From military life to digital products, book reviews, and helping fellow veterans become entrepreneurs.

This is more than a career move. It’s a mission. 💼💫

Read “New Chapter, Same Dream: From Sailor to CEO” now:

https://magicalinkspace.com/blog/new-chapter-same-dream-from-sailor-to-ceo-with-a-mission-to-serve-creatives-and-veterans/

Happy July! I'm proud to share that my article, “Lessons from the Admiral,” is officially published in the June issue of Proceedings, the magazine of the U.S. Naval Institute.

As the founder of Magical Ink LLC, a veteran-owned creative studio, this moment means so much. My piece blends leadership insights with real-world lessons—written from both a military and human perspective.

📖 This is more than just a publication—it's a reflection of our mission to elevate powerful voices and share meaningful stories.

🖋️ Explore the article in Proceedings (June 2025 issue) and stay tuned—more thoughtful, empowering content is coming your way!

Happy Juneteenth everyone!

We’re celebrating something special! 🎉
In honor of my retirement and this exciting new chapter, I’m offering 10% off my first digital coloring book:

✨ Beautiful Black Queens: An Affirmation Coloring Book ✨
— now available on Etsy!

This coloring book is filled with stunning illustrations and uplifting affirmations made with love for adults and teens. It was inspired by the beauty, resilience, and joy of Black women—and created to bring peace, confidence, and creativity to everyone who needs it.

🛍️ Use code FBQUEEN at checkout (valid through the end of the month!): https://dsmagicalinkshop.etsy.com
📖 Paperback version now available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hpUkTpm

🌐 Want to follow along or explore more?
Check out all my links and social handles here: https://linktr.ee/Dsmagicalink

💛 More coloring books and digital products are coming this June—new themes, new affirmations, same magic.

Thank you for the support. This is just the beginning!

This past Thursday, I retired from the United States Navy.

13 years of service. I was never one for words (😏😂), but here goes.

This journey has been long, challenging, beautiful, and deeply personal. I’ve grown, I’ve changed, I’ve healed. I’ve lost people I love. And I’ve discovered strength I didn’t know I had.

I’m proud of everything I’ve overcome to get here. And now, I get to begin again—with freedom, with purpose, and with a heart wide open for what’s next. I’m excited for this new chapter, because this time…I get to decide who I want to become moving forward.

To God—thank you for never letting go of me. For being with me during my darkest, most challenging times. And for the good times too.

To my family—thank you for standing by me.

To my Navy family, my friends, my mentors—thank you for being my family, inspiration, and support.

To my brothers and sisters in arms: I leave you the watch. I’ll be cheering you on from the other side of the uniform. If you ever need anything—or just want to say hi—please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you to everyone who believed in me—even when I didn’t believe in myself.

-YN1 Denesha Smith, Retired

It was an honor to be a part of this!