Understanding Sickle Cell Disease w/ Chris Wells, MSW September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time during which the public is informed about this blood disorder. Statistics show that 1 in every 32 African Americans are born with the sickle cell trait and 1 in every 365 African Americans are born with sickle cell Continue Reading
Young Woman on the Rise ~Shauntierra Wilson~ At the age of 16, Shauntierra Wilson has already begun to leave her impressive mark on the world. With a passion for writing, Shauntierra has already entered into the world of entrepreneurship as the author of True Survivor and the founder of EPIC Destiny Youth Foundation, a non-profit Continue Reading
4 Steps to De-Clutter Your Life to Gain Focus and Peace By Tanya Clark, Esq. Clutter, is a debilitating and distracting word. We all know the feeling of being distracted and off balance. In a world where we are constantly bombarded with information, marketing messages, and Continue Reading
No Limits on Transformation w/ IFBB Figure Pro Cheryl Davis After taking a glance of a photo of Cheryl Davis, there is no denying that she has dedicated herself to her craft. As a fitness coach, personal trainer and accomplished figure competitor, Davis has used her achievements in the world of bodybuilding and her knowledge Continue Reading
The Epidemic of Sugar: A Pathway to Diabetes By Doniss Hicks, RD “Sugar Diabetes” A long time ago, before I became a Registered Dietitian, I used to hear my elders talking about “sugar”. At that time, I had no idea what “sugar” was other than the white sugar that my family and everybody I knew Continue Reading
Honey Curry Chicken Wraps By Raven A. Davis Wraps are a great go-to meal when you are looking for something quick but tasty to eat. Check out this wonderful recipe shared by Raven A. Davis in our latest issue. Ingredients 5 boneless chicken breasts ¼ c honey ¼ c melted, butter ¼ c dijon mustard Continue Reading
See it! Say it! Soar! w/ Kristie Kennedy A dynamic speaker and author, dedicated coach, and skilled make-up artist, Kristie Kennedy is a powerhouse whose energy and enthusiasm to inspire others is unmatched. Having dealt with an assortment of issues that may sometimes bump others off course, Kristie chose to take her life experiences Continue Reading
Cherishing Our Mental Health 10 Ways to Boost Mental Well-Being Caring for our mental and emotional health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. For Mental Health Awareness Month, during the month of May, we encourage others to tend to their mental health needs. Studies have shown that women are twice Continue Reading
LET’S GET CREATIVE w/ ANDREKA BRYANT While listening to Andreka Bryant speak or watching one of her videos, it’s easy to see that she is full of positive energy, unique ideas and a passion for leading a healthy lifestyle. Her DIY projects have allowed for her to be recognized at a national level, and she continues Continue Reading
Beyond the Stretch By Sherrell Moore-Tucker When you think about stretching your body what comes to mind? For many of us, we envision bending over and touching our toes, a runner’s lunge or a standing quad stretch. Maybe a yoga posture comes to mind such as a deep back bend. Whatever you envision the stretch Continue Reading
