Just a couple weeks ago I broke a container and glass shattered and went everywhere, resulting in me spending a lot of already limited time cleaning up the area to ensure that no one got hurt by the jagged edges or fell over the mess that I had made. Life is like that sometimes. Sometimes Continue Reading
Ayla Madison is making moves in the world of event planning and marketing. As a veteran of the Marine Corps and the founder of Pow3r Productions, she wants her community to know that when we come together to make things happen, there is nothing that can stop us. Ayla took some time to sit Continue Reading
The name “The Braiding Element’ was initially chosen to describe Ms. Cynthia Felix as a stellar student int high school AP Chemistry who loved doing braids as a hobby. As she transitioned into college at Florida State University, Cynthia would later continue investing in her hobby and more learning opportunities to keep her clients informed. Continue Reading
Kalauna Carter of Portland, Oregon is bringing something to the nail industry that is much needed. After taking notice of the harmful chemicals that are common in popular nail polish brands, Kalauna took it upon herself to create something that lacked the risk but not the style. As the founder and CEO of Kolors by Continue Reading
“We are here to give Melanin Mothers back their power of being emotionally sound, informed of options pertaining to prenatal care, pregnancy, birthing, postpartum, and overall mothering of our Melanin Babies.” It is through this mission by which Melanin Mothers Meet aims to lead its organization toward the direction of serving and advancing our community Continue Reading
Ogunlano Music Spreading Love, Cultural Pride and Balance through Orisa Beats By Rashida A. Marshall Music has a way of influencing our moods and taking us to new places. When it’s matched with talented artists, captivating beats and substantial meaning, then it can become even more powerful and influential. This is a path that Odun Continue Reading
AFIYA MagazineAFIYA Magazine looks to enhance the awareness and knowledge of wellness issues important to African-American women while providing a platform for us to grow, expand, and develop within our personal and professional lives. www.afiyamagazine.com
None of us like to see the excitement drift out of our relationships. When we first begin dating our significant others, there is so much newness to immerse ourselves in–new conversations, new experiences as a couple, new ways of expressing love and gratitude. However, when the feeling of fresh beginnings fades away, we may lose Continue Reading
TRANSITIONING TO A MORE HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE By Kayla Moses-David There is a way of living that promotes health & wellness naturally, we call this way ‘holistic living’. According to an article by ‘Vitality Link’, holistic living recognizes what is needed for healthy, vital expression of the body, mind and spirit. There are 7 principles that Continue Reading
Along with National Nutrition Month and Women’s History Month, March is also National Endometriosis Awareness Month. According to the Office of Women’s Health, 5 million American women are affected by this condition. Often misdiagnosed as Pelvic Congestion or Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), Endometriosis occurs when the lining of the uterus, known as the endometrium, begins Continue Reading
