About Dose of Darchelle
Take a peak behind the scenes of me and my creations
About the Scrunchies
What started as a small “dose” has grown into something much more intentional.
Each scrunchie is created with care, designed to be gentle on the hair and mindful of the body, especially for those of us navigating sensitivity, whether that’s through eczema, texture, or everyday wear. From fabric selection to construction, these pieces are made to feel soft, supportive, and easy to return to.
But beyond function, they hold story.
Scrunchies within Dose of Darchelle are an extension of creative expression, subtle, wearable reminders that softness, beauty, and intention can exist in the everyday. Whether you’re dressing up, winding down, or simply moving through your day, each piece is a small offering of comfort and care.
A simple accessory…reimagined with meaning.
Howdy & Halito,
I’m an Afro-Indigenous, sensitive-skin, eczema flare–prone, tall, plus-size woman, among many other things. For a long time, I found myself navigating not just the world around me, but my place within it. That navigation, sometimes challenging, often clarifying, became the foundation for how I see, create, and connect today.
During my second year at California State University, Monterey Bay, I began to find direction within equity-focused work and social-cultural education. With the guidance of mentors, I stepped into leadership roles where I collaborated on and helped curate programs centered on belonging, many of which continue to live on within the campus community.
As I moved into earning my Master of Arts in Cultural Studies at the University of Washington Bothell, my path expanded. I deepened my engagement across the broader landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion, eventually shifting toward corporate and government spaces, developing programs, trainings, and strategies that bring inclusive thinking into everyday practice.
But over time, I realized something important: the work I was doing wasn’t just about systems, it was about people. About how we understand ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we create spaces that feel both honest and expansive.
Darchelle D. Burnett, M.A.
That realization led me here.
Today, my work lives through Dose of Darchelle, a creative space where storytelling, lived experience, and thoughtful design come together. What began as a personal practice has grown into a platform for reimagining how we create, connect, and show up for one another.
Through consulting, content, and curated “doses” like art, apparel, and scrunchies, I invite individuals and organizations alike to explore new ways of thinking, ones rooted in curiosity, care, and creativity.
Because sometimes, the smallest things, how we create, what we wear, the stories we tell, can shift how we see ourselves and each other.
And that shift matters.
Past & Present Collaborations
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