As the weather begins to change, we’re all gearing up for our new beauty routines. With many products and tips to choose from, we spoke with beauty guru and Coil Beauty founder, Aisha Shannon-Bates. We wanted to hear her expert advice and find out what products we should have on our radar. From lipsticks to Continue Reading
Indoor cycling has gained popularity over the years due to the energetic nature of the classes and the results they bring. Classes like Spinning are designed to give students a full-on fitness experience. They consist of students riding stationary bikes while an instructor leads the commands while moving to jam-packed music. At first, it may Continue Reading
Instruction in youth is like engraving in stone. ~Moroccan Proverb Being able to enhance the community by giving back to the youth is one of the best gifts we can give that costs us nothing but our time. Recognizing that our young girls needed more guidance and support, Janay White, MSW took it upon herself Continue Reading
Transform Your Health w/ Yoga By Sherrell Moore-Tucker One of the great things about the wellness industry at this point and time in our society is the variety and the availability of holistic tools and techniques available for those who are seeking transformation. That transformation may be internal, external, or both depending on where that Continue Reading
By Franzline Predestin-Whaley Creating wealth is something that can be attained by us all, despite what our finances may look like at the moment. When we put our heart and mind to it, the opportunities are endless in regards to what we can see flourish in our lives. Cultivating a wealth mindset requires a full Continue Reading
Each year during the month of August, we highlight and acknowledge Breastfeeding Awareness around the country. During this time, we share more information about its benefits while offering tips and advice to mothers who are seeking to breastfeed. Although the health benefits of breastfeeding have been widely shared, greater work is needed in our community. Continue Reading
piEarlier this spring, the Florida A&M University Essential Theatre presented the stage play, From the Mississippi Delta. Written by scholar and dramatist, Endesha Ida Mae Holland,Ph.D., the autobiographical play chronicles her life. It also tells of her experiences living in poverty in the Jim Crow South up to receiving her Ph.D. The play stars Jewelisia Continue Reading
In the beginning of March, AFIYA Magazine, had the pleasure of being a part of the Back-to-Life Natural Healing Retreat. The retreat was hosted by Kassandra Kernisan of Studio Alkemy and Sylvia Desroses of AfrikOlistiK and Se Yoga. Held on the beautiful island of Guadeloupe from March 2nd-8th, 2018, the retreat had eight attendees in Continue Reading
Meet Jackie and Janae Madison of Glamour Girl and Mommy & Me Fitness! Glamour Girl Fitness got started after Jackie Madison gave birth to her daughter Janae at the fabulous age of 43. Having been fit prior to giving birth, and being able to quickly return to her pre-pregnancy size, Jackie wanted to then motivate Continue Reading
A Mother’s Love: Dealing with Postpartum Depression By Sheniqka Miller A mother’s love is eternal. She can love her child more than anything. Motherhood is one of the most important parts of a woman’s life, and it requires a lot of love, dedication, commitment and energy. What happens when a mother knows these things but Continue Reading
