In a society where the voices of Black women are not always heard or listened to, more and more women of color are creating the platforms necessary to shine light on our opinions, challenges and successes. What started out as a natural friendship for Mandi Wooddruff and Tiffany Aliche has turned out to be Continue Reading
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AMERICAN HEART MONTH Stay Informed. Stay Healthy Each year during the month of February, American Heart Month is observed to bring attention to a major issue—heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one killer of American women, affecting over 6 million women and leaving close to 40 million at Continue Reading
Living It Healthy By Antoinette Ouattara, MPH, CHHC, Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Health Coach Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of information on dieting, detoxing and healthy eating that is pumped out by the media as the New Year approaches? Well, you are not alone as many people are confused and feel bombarded by the Continue Reading
By Kayla Moses-David Transitioning into a New Year is my favorite time in the entire three-hundred and sixty-five days! Don’t get me wrong, great things and experiences occur over a course of a year, however, there is something spectacular about the feeling of rebirth, regeneration and advancing to new levels on this sweet life journey. Continue Reading
A Lady Named Pearl Why She Promotes Self-Love and Leadership Pearl Fils-Aime has a beautiful and powerful look which commands attention. With grace, style and presence, the Haitian beauty has made the decision to use her gifts in all areas of life while empowering others to do so. As the founder of A Lady Named Continue Reading
Lunden De’Leon: Building Success in Hollywood By Rashida A. Marshall Actress and entrepreneur Lunden De’Leon is lighting up television and movie screens while building businesses within the entertainment industry. We spoke with De’Leon to hear more about what she’s been working on and how she keeps her mind balanced and body healthy. Born in Barbados Continue Reading
Grains of Gratitude By Kristie Kennedy Breath by breath, inhale and exhale deeply… This is how I intentionally pause during a highly demanding and merciless schedule. In order to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude it is vital to slow down long enough to express thankfulness on a daily basis. I am no stranger to adversity Continue Reading
Raw Joy: Introduce Raw, Live Foods to the Holiday Feast By Tangela Yvette Adams With the holidays just around the corner wouldn’t be great to start a new holiday tradtion by intoducing raw food to the holiday table? If you’re like most people during the holidays, the last thing you’re thinking of is raw food. Continue Reading
Cultivate a Zen State of Mind By Kayla Moses-David Peace, Love and Light to you Beloved! I am Lady Kay, A Wife, Mother, Student, Manager, Dance Instructor, Yoga Instructor, Performer and a Writer for AFIYA Magazine! As one can assume, based upon these titles and the responsibilities that come along with them, I am a Continue Reading
