What’s a summer day without a cold, refreshing drink? But not just any drink—one that’s vibrant and flavorful as the season itself. This Two-tone Watermelon Mango Refresher brings together two fruits you already love and blends them into something even better. Sweet, juicy, and perfectly chilled, it’s the kind of drink that cools you down Continue Reading
Hello AFIYA Readers! In my last column, I introduced the concept of trapped value—value that is created but never completes its journey back to the person who generated it. For many Black women, this shows up as undercompensation, invisible labor, overlooked leadership, and relationships that consume more energy than they replenish. Recognizing trapped value is Continue Reading
Nighttime is one of the most biologically powerful windows for restoration. While the world slows down, the body shifts into repair mode rebuilding skin cells, regulating hormones, and resetting the nervous system. For Black women, whose skin often carries both resilience and sensitivity in unique ways, intentional nightly beauty routines can support hydration, barrier health, Continue Reading
Black Women and Trapped Value What are we leaving on the table? Hello AFIYA Readers! Recently, I found myself sitting with a term that would not leave me alone: Trapped value. I asked myself how I would define it. To me, trapped value is value that never completes its journey. It’s value that solves a Continue Reading
Many professional Black women today are succeeding in their careers, launching businesses, and creating new opportunities for themselves and their families. However, earning money is just one part of building long-term wealth, and not only that. Financial wellness is a key part of overall health and well-being, allowing us to take care of ourselves and Continue Reading
What is summer without that one salad—the one that makes you feel as good on the inside as you look on the outside! Light, vibrant, and packed with protein and brain-boosting goodness, this is that salad. I wanted to share one of my absolute favorites—a go-to summer dish I make again and again. It’s fresh, Continue Reading
Hello AFIYA Readers. Happy June! Recently, I did an exercise that was challenging but has me utilizing my time and energy so much more wisely! I made a list of all of the people I normally interact with and assigned them a category: Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze. In a nutshell, the Platinums are the Continue Reading
Your gut does more than digest food—it may play a powerful role in hormone balance, mood, libido, and overall sexual health. When conversations about sexual wellness arise, gut health is rarely the first topic that comes to mind. Yet emerging research suggests that the health of our digestive system may significantly influence sexual function, desire, Continue Reading
Five Embodied Ways to Honor Your Body’s Natural Rhythm Hello AFIYA Readers! It’s great to be with you again. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article about the body’s chronotype; our natural rhythm of sleeping, waking, alertness, creativity, and rest. In Part 1, we explored awareness as the first step toward transformation. Before Continue Reading
For generations, Black women have turned to nature for beauty solutions that nourish both hair and skin. One ingredient now gaining global attention is Batana oil, a rich, nutrient-dense oil celebrated for its moisturizing and restorative properties. While social media has recently pushed Batana oil into mainstream beauty conversations, its roots stretch back centuries to Continue Reading
