Queen, Let's talk about Body and Balance!
When it comes to taking care of your body, get you a woman who can do it all…literally. Coco Queen is the Queen of it all: as a Plant Doctor, Master Clinical Therapist, Master Clinical Aromatherapist, and Pythotherapist, Coco uses her excellent expertise to treat the human body with ultimate health and wellness. Earth’s Cabinet (based in Brooklyn, New York) has products that help keep the body in a healthy balance, running smoothly the way that it’s been intended to. Additionally, Coco prioritizes mental health, specifically in its relationship with physical health. By practicing the art of intentionally listening to your body, you’re showing up for yourself by giving your body and mind the ultimate self-love. It’s your body, honey: you have to treat it right! We’re so grateful for your healing gift, Coco. We’re elated for you to meet Coco, Queen of Body and Balance!
When it comes to taking care of your body, get you a woman who can do it all…literally. Coco Queen is the Queen of it all: as a Plant Doctor, Master Clinical Therapist, Master Clinical Aromatherapist, and Pythotherapist, Coco uses her excellent expertise to treat the human body with ultimate health and wellness. Earth’s Cabinet (based in Brooklyn, New York) has products that help keep the body in a healthy balance, running smoothly the way that it’s been intended to. Additionally, Coco prioritizes mental health, specifically in its relationship with physical health. By practicing the art of intentionally listening to your body, you’re showing up for yourself by giving your body and mind the ultimate self-love. It’s your body, honey: you have to treat it right! We’re so grateful for your healing gift, Coco. We’re elated for you to meet Coco, Queen of Body and Balance!
Why is your business/service important in the mental health / wellness space?: My business is important due to understanding that an abundant number of beings on this plane live with internal, physical chaos. As a Plant Doctor, Phytotherapist, Master Clinical therapist & Master Clinical Aromatherapist it is understood that the body is diligent in maintaining the life experience, however, the physical body in which the spirit belongs to needs balance. Creating products that give an array of options to targeting the organs and the organ systems individually and collectively, beings have the chance to live in peace. The body is such a magical place, and it is one of the places in which we also carry a vibration. Depending on what it is you ingest, one may not be aware that the ingested product can correct or be the addition to high or low vibration. The frequency in which the body need to be is not where it stands and that plays a major role in habits, patterns and lack of discipline. However, the body is never in consistent balance, nut there are ways to refrain from consistent imbalance.
What’s something significant you’re learned about mental health and wellness? How did you learn it? : Mental health is connected to the health of the physical body and the spirit. The body naturally responds to deficiencies through a cry or a scream. This may only feel like a random pinch of a nerve or mild forgetfulness for the moment. However, your body is communicating to you in such a clear manner that something of a larger spectrum is happening. The deficiencies that the body experiences determine how you feel, how you think, how you respond and how you go about lightening the situation. I learned through experience. Having been diagnosed with two cysts in my left ovary and one in my right, it was now clear as to why i had been experiencing elongated cycles and tremendous pain. I had to do something about it. Learning from my mother how to use herbs, fruits and vegetables in a proper and correct manner from a young age, I was able to shrink and completely dissolve my cysts on my own. I am grateful for my mother and her knowledge, grateful for her passing down thorough information and knowledge, and am grateful to assist other in ways in which my mother assisted me.
What’s ONE thing you want us to know about self-love? And what are some things in your own regimen? : Self-Love is actually being able to enhance the ability to listen to oneself. It is the one of the most imperative offerings you can bless yourself with. It is the gift of free flowing and purely open communication with yourself mind, body, and spirit.
Some things that I do within my own regimen are meditating and journaling immediately upon rising, being gentle with my entire being and remaining present with self.
What’s one thing we can do today to live, life, well?: Learn to be aware of your breathing! It is so important to have awareness with this because breathing is an extension of the 4 elements (Air). It is a major key to the life source within you and honoring it can have beautiful benefits on the Nervous System. The more balanced the Nervous System, the easier it is for the body to function.
What's something women need more of?: Women need more lack of self-criticism. Women carry a lot, things that others don't deserve for them to. Women need more internal peace with self.
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Give yourself grace...
We have to face this sobering fact: at some point of our lives, we have to both receive and give care. There’s no doubt that caregivers are a huge blessing, but who is looking out for them while they do the ultimate service? Salena McKelvey, founder of The Young Caregiver, wanted to support fellow caregivers during their journey by sharing her own experience while becoming her parents’ caregiver. Caregivers are affected emotionally, mentally, and physically while doing this service, and The Young Caregiver is a supportive resource that encourages them to still prioritize self-care. When it comes to self-love, Salena encourages us to put ourselves first, no matter what other responsibilities you may have. Your well-being is the foundation to any service you provide, and you’re no help to anyone if you haven’t first helped yourself. We will forever be grateful for your loving care and service, Salena. We’re pleased to introduce you to Salena, Queen of Care!
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I was inspired to start my blog, The Young Caregiver and write Plan of Action: How to Save Your Own Life – A Caregiver’s Journal because I believe sharing my story will help others. I want to encourage caregivers that if I can survive my parents becoming incapable of taking care of themselves in the same week, they can also survive their caregiver journey. The caregiver’s journal focuses on the caregiver because being a caregiver affects you emotionally, mentally, and physically so making yourself a priority and participating in self-care is very important.
My parents always encouraged me to do what I was passionate about whether it was playing the trombone, becoming a cheerleader, writing for the school newspaper, playing flag football, starting a community service club, joining a sorority, and countless other desires of my heart. Knowing that I only get one shot at life motivates me to go full throttle. I would rather fail trying than live wondering what if I tried.
How do you create the life you want?: I control the things that are in my control. Life is full of surprises that we don’t know are coming, some good and some bad so in between those moments you must live as if it’s your last day. At the age of 13, I had an eight-hour spinal surgery, while recovering my independence was taken from me. That experience was temporary, but it taught me not to take life for granted because in one second your life can change.
What makes you HUMAN?: My mistakes, my tears and my fears make me human.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: First, during your most selfless state of helping others, you must make your self-care a priority. If you aren’t ok, you can’t help others. Take breaks and refuel.
Second, what you say to yourself is just as important as what you put in your body. If you speak down on yourself, you will accept it from others. Manifest positivity into your life. Come up with an affirmation that will encourage you and repeat it to yourself as needed.
Lastly, no is a sufficient answer. You will drain yourself trying to be everything to everyone.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Give yourself grace and know that one bad decision isn’t the end of your story. You can rewrite your life and reinvent yourself whenever you want.
Email Address: Smckelvey@theyoungcaregiver.com
Website: http://theyoungcaregiver.com
Social media handles?: Instagram: theyoungcaregiver
Twitter: Young_Caregiver
I create the life I want by living on my own terms...
What inspired me to start my business was my need to be in leadership. I have excelled in leadership positions but never wanted to work for someone. I started my first business at age 20 years old with $100. I was able to turn that $100 to $50,000. My motivation is my will to succeed and my family.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: What inspired me to start my business was my need to be in leadership. I have excelled in leadership positions but never wanted to work for someone. I started my first business at age 20 years old with $100. I was able to turn that $100 to $50,000. My motivation is my will to succeed and my family.
How do you create the life you want?: I create the life I want by living on my own terms.
What makes you HUMAN?: What makes me human is that I able to be in touch with my feelings and emotions and share with my audience.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: 1. Self love also means knowing when you are wrong and doing something about it.
2. Working on yourself from the inside and out.
3. Loving your flaws
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Mental Health is super important to me. Mediation and prayer is something we all can live by.
Email Address: stsbrandingandmarketing@gmail.com
Website: http://www.successtostardompr.com
Social media handles?: Instagram- stsmediaandpublishing
Facebook- Sts Magazines and Success To Stardom
Self love and wellness go hand in hand...
I wanted to tell my story of tragedy to triumph and when I finished my first book, Dealing with the Hand I Was Dealt, alot of people began to come to me to ask me for help writing their stories.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I wanted to tell my story of tragedy to triumph and when I finished my first book, Dealing with the Hand I Was Dealt, alot of people began to come to me to ask me for help writing their stories.
How do you create the life you want?: First and foremost I pray and ask God to show me the direction he wants me to go in. Once I believe I have a clear vision I begin to outline the process and then go after it. I remove fear, negativity, and doubt. I continue to grow and expand who I am and because of that doors continue to open.
What makes you HUMAN?:
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: Self love and wellness go hand in hand. If I wouldn't poison my neighbor then I shouldn't do it to myself. Self love is an internal job. It requires self reflection as well as accountability. Wellness is a full circle. It has to be a balance of healthy mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual, and financial practices that help us become better people.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Create boundaries. A lot of mental anguish and unhealthy habits, including the people we are in relationships with is a result of a lack of boundaries.
Email Address: be.empowered00@gmail.com
Website:
Social media handles?: @ authorbrandyhunt on all social media
My mistakes, my tears and my fears make me human...
I was inspired to start my blog, The Young Caregiver, and write Plan of Action: How to Save Your Own Life – A Caregiver’s Journal because I believe sharing my story will help others.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I was inspired to start my blog, The Young Caregiver and write Plan of Action: How to Save Your Own Life – A Caregiver’s Journal because I believe sharing my story will help others. I want to encourage caregivers that if I can survive my parents becoming incapable of taking care of themselves in the same week, they can also survive their caregiver journey. The caregiver’s journal focuses on the caregiver because being a caregiver affects you emotionally, mentally, and physically so making yourself a priority and participating in self-care is very important.
My parents always encouraged me to do what I was passionate about whether it was playing the trombone, becoming a cheerleader, writing for the school newspaper, playing flag football, starting a community service club, joining a sorority, and countless other desires of my heart. Knowing that I only get one shot at life motivates me to go full throttle. I would rather fail trying than live wondering what if I tried.
How do you create the life you want?: I control the things that are in my control. Life is full of surprises that we don’t know are coming, some good and some bad so in between those moments you must live as if it’s your last day. At the age of 13, I had an eight-hour spinal surgery, while recovering my independence was taken from me. That experience was temporary, but it taught me not to take life for granted because in one second your life can change.
What makes you HUMAN?: My mistakes, my tears and my fears make me human.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: First, during your most selfless state of helping others, you must make your self-care a priority. If you aren’t ok, you can’t help others. Take breaks and refuel.
Second, what you say to yourself is just as important as what you put in your body. If you speak down on yourself, you will accept it from others. Manifest positivity into your life. Come up with an affirmation that will encourage you and repeat it to yourself as needed.
Lastly, no is a sufficient answer. You will drain yourself trying to be everything to everyone.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Give yourself grace and know that one bad decision isn’t the end of your story. You can rewrite your life and reinvent yourself whenever you want.
Email Address: Smckelvey@theyoungcaregiver.com
Website: http://theyoungcaregiver.com
Social media handles?: Instagram: theyoungcaregiver
Twitter: Young_Caregiver
Being resilient, understanding and open minded...
I was inspired to become a licensed esthetician because I love skincare. I'm motivated to keep going because I like to educate and help other women love the skin they're in.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I was inspired to become a licensed esthetician because I love skincare. I'm motivated to keep going because I like to educate and help other women love the skin they're in.
How do you create the life you want?: Being resilient, understanding and open minded to the challenges I face daily.
What makes you HUMAN?: Having the ability to be vulnerable and transparent with those around me.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: Love who you are, find peace with yourself and take time for yourself
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Self-care! Pick a day to have to yourself, no work, no nothing just relaxing and unwinding.
Email Address: lateka.starnes@gmail.com
Website: http://Iamlatekasc.net
Social media handles?: Ig: iamlatekasc (personal)
Ig: herbaleuphoriaskynbody (business
FB: Lateka Starnes-Council (personal)
FB: Herbal Euphoria Skyn & Body
Twitter: iamlatekasc
Tiktok: iamlatekasc
I take time off when it’s necessary...
I filed for divorce when my daughter was 5 months old. While I was in therapy for postpartum depression and anxiety, my therapist suggested that I start blogging to help others and get out what I feel.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I filed for divorce when my daughter was 5 months old. While I was in therapy for postpartum depression and anxiety, my therapist suggested that I start blogging to help others and get out what I feel.
How do you create the life you want?: I take time off when it’s necessary, I don’t believe in overworking myself. With my time off, I dedicate that time to creating my ideal life.
What makes you HUMAN?: I make mistakes, I laugh too loud, and I’m bold about my faults.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: Self-love is about accountability.
Wellness is about discipline.
You can have them both to create the life you want
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Taking time out for yourself when you need it and truly resting.
Email Address: kimdhouston@gmail.com
Website: http://TheKimberz.com
Social media handles?: Instagram.com/TheKimberz
Instagram.com/LeNoireSugar
I create the life I want by faith walking...
Metacognition! Take time to think about your thinking especially in fearful or anxious situations. Then ask yourself if your thinking reflects who you truly want to be? If not, seek change and reach out for help if needed.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: Purpose and a passion for my studies in psychology, mentoring and life coaching inspired me to start my business. I was an educator in the public school system for awhile. Seeing and experiencing what I have seen and experienced with our youth encouraged me to see step on faith and continue to walk in faith as I pursue purpose that God has placed on mind and in my heart about coaching and mentoring our youth and and adults. In addition, financial freedom, ownership, flexibility and legacy building motivates me keep going.
How do you create the life you want?: I create the life I want by faith walking. At times I don't have all the answers or know the full picture but just doing what God places in my heart one step at a time and BELIEVING that He will make a way allows me to create the life I want and the life He has called me to live.
What makes you HUMAN?: Feeling all the feelings makes me human. The victories and joyful moments as well as the tragedies and challenges makes me human. Reflecting then pressing forward allows me to fully experience life.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: 1.First and foremost know WHO and WHOSE YOU TRULY ARE .
2. Self-love and wellness begins within. Others can equip, encourage and inspire but self-love and wellness is ultimately a self choice.
3. Embrace your uniqueness!
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Metacognition! Take time to think about your thinking especially in fearful or anxious situations. Then ask yourself if your thinking reflects who you truly want to be? If not, seek change and reach out for help if needed.
Choose you! Give yourself 30 minutes each day to bask in something you enjoy.
Email Address: rioneinspires@gmail.com
Website: http://rioneinspires.com
Social media handles?: IG: @akeisharioneinspires
FB: @rioneinspires
I am in a constant state of embracing my flaws...
My three things that I want you to know about self love and wellness is that it takes time…. It’s practice to process and process makes purpose. Secondly, wellness is subjective to the person practicing it. It’s not a one size fits all.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I started my business because I wanted to help people learn how to invest in their self care. Self care is an affordable luxury that most people neglect or think they have to go to a high end spa to obtain. I create products that allow one to create that luxury self care experience at home within their own bath or shower regime. What keeps me going is that aha moment my clients share when they release they are the best at taking care of their own well being and self-care.
How do you create the life you want?: That is a very good question, I feel I’m still processing creating the life that I want .For the most part I make sure that my self care regimen is very luxe as though someone else is creating my products. I take the time to enjoy nature, relish in fine foods and restaurants. Enjoying a movie. It’s about me bringing the luxe experience home.
What makes you HUMAN?: What makes me human is the fact that I am in a constant state of embracing my flaws. My flaws keep me humble.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: My three things that I want you to know about self love and wellness is that it takes time…. It’s practice to process and process makes purpose. Secondly, wellness is subjective to the person practicing it. It’s not a one size fits all. It's like a journey that people have to go on their own and along the way they meet who they are supposed to meet in that journey.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: The one thing I recommend that people incorporate in their journey right now is to live in the now. To live in the present moment. Stop focusing so much on the future. Stop swimming in the past- just breathe in the now and let the road unfold as it should.
Email Address: mzisabellegracelee@icloud.com
Website: http://www.Ahhflourish.com
Social media handles?: www.Instagram.com/ahhflourish
Self care all the time is the mantra…
I was first inspired by entrepreneurs who were being authentic and running successful businesses.It offered me a pathway forward that I hadn't know before. As the energy grew, I realized that I had a strong desire to have a container for my creativity that also provided monetary abundance.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I was first inspired by entrepreneurs who were being authentic and running successful businesses.It offered me a pathway forward that I hadn't know before. As the energy grew, I realized that I had a strong desire to have a container for my creativity that also provided monetary abundance. That felt like freedom and space to me, so I decided to pursue just that even with the mistakes along the way. My business was actually something totally different before I decided to pivot. I knew that creating spaces for women, specifically Black women, to practice creative self care was aligned with my purpose here. What keeps me going is the vision that I have that continues to manifest. 7 years ago, I wrote out what I wanted my ideal day to look like. Every year I reflect and highlight parts that have become a reality. On days when it gets tough, I read that ideal day and remind myself that what I am working towards is worthwhile because it is aligned with my desires.
How do you create the life you want?: I practice self care all of the time. By making self care a constant practice, I am more connected to myself. I am more curious about what I desire and what I don't desire. This act of noticing and paying attention allows me to stay in tune with what I need. When I know what I need, I can be generous to myself and give it to me. I used to think about creation in big gestures, but creation also happens in the small spaces of time and subtle shifts I make daily.
What makes you HUMAN?: Having days where I really move through uncomfortable emotions and just need to cry
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: -You do not have to wait until you are exhausted to practice self care. Self care all the time is the mantra.
-Self care should be fun and include play. We get serious as adults, but we have to reconnect to our child like nature and explore
-Self care and wellness isn't just one thing. There are so many types of self care. Trust that you know what you really need and give it to yourself.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Take breaks all throughout the day. It might be 5 minutes in between calls or 1 minute before you check emails. Take breaks so that you can breathe and pay attention to you.
Email Address: kandice@kandicecole.com
Website: http://www.kandicecole.com
Social media handles?: IG: @kandicecole
Twitter: @kcolecoaching
Self-love means having to put yourself first at times
Self-love means having to put yourself first at times, loving all of you and all your flaws and give yourself Grace.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: My boys were and still is my inspiration.
Knowing that my products are making a difference in people lives.
How do you create the life you want?: I create the life I want by making my family a priority and being intentional.
What makes you HUMAN?: Being a mother. I've learned so much about myself since becoming a mom to my two boys.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: Self-love means having to put yourself first at times, loving all of you and all your flaws and give yourself Grace.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Drinking more water. I try my best to drink at least 70 ounces a day but I'm not always successful.
Email Address: knaturals1@outlook.com
Website: http://Knaturalsbodycare.com
Social media handles?: Instagram.com/knaturals
Facebook.com/knaturalsbathbody
You and I create the life we want by thinking intentional thoughts
Your thoughts are seeds. Plant a garden full of gratefulness, kindness, love, & beauty. This is how you cultivate emotional & mental wellness. Think good thoughts.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I noticed a lack of diversity in Children’s books. I rarely saw girls on the cover of books with beautiful kinky, coily hair. My daughter started noticing none of the library books had girls who looked like her, so I decided to create books showcasing the brilliance & beauty of Black Children. I am motivated by the little girl inside me who remembers what it was like to be told, “Black girls can’t be princesses.” I am motivated by purpose and responsibility to uplift & empower this generation and the next. I am able and equipped to do it, so I choose to lean in and DO IT.
How do you create the life you want?: You and I create the life we want by thinking intentional thoughts solely focused on that which we desire. I have learned through reading, studying, and life experience that if I want a beautiful life, I have to think thoughts full of beauty. Everything we see and feel originated in our thoughts first. We can have a good life by thinking good thoughts.
What makes you HUMAN?: My imperfections, passion, and ability to connect make me human. Being aware of the beauty and temporal nature of this life reminds me of my humanity.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: Three things to know about self love and wellness are:
1.) Your thoughts are seeds. Plant a garden full of gratefulness, kindness, love, & beauty. This is how you cultivate emotional & mental wellness. Think good thoughts.
2.) Loving yourself is the key to being a good partner, parent, and person. You can only love others as well as you love yourself. If you criticize yourself often, you will criticize others often. Be kind to yourself, first and foremost.
3.) Be mindful of what you consume. What kind of books are you reading? What type of social media accounts do you follow? All of these things affect the way you see yourself and your mental wellness. If you don’t like what you see, change what you are consuming. You can do it.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Something you can incorporate today to live well is DAILY POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS AND QUIET TIME IN NATURE. When you wake up in the morning, speak over yourself. Use creation statements, “I Am ______” and speak life and abundance. Try and sit in nature daily, even if it’s just 10 minutes. We are connected and recharged by nature.
Email Address: darcelbeingbooks@gmail.com
Website: http://www.darcelbeingbooks.com
Social media handles?: Personal Instagram: @darcelbeing
Business Instagram: @darcelbeingbooks
FB: Darcel Ricketts
I get up most mornings knowing God's got this day...
My inspiration to start A Motivating Love began as Always Mothers Luncheon. The luncheon was started for my daughter who was off to college and alone. I wanted to teach her that there can be other mother figures in her life both near and far.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: My inspiration to start A Motivating Love began as Always Mothers Luncheon. The luncheon was started for my daughter who was off to college and alone. I wanted to teach her that there can be other mother figures in her life both near and far. I wanted her to have the extended family of mothers that I have in my life. I knew that if she developed these relationships, she would always be protected and someone there to help guide her into adulthood. My motivation to keep going is the need I see in other women. So many women feel like they have to re-invite the wheel of life, constantly struggling on their own with no one to turn to. I want to give other women the experience of making quality friendships that they can turn to in the future. I want every woman to know that she is not alone.
How do you create the life you want?: I get up most mornings knowing God's got this day. I thank him for my blessing and let him handle the rest. I try to always have a can do attitude. A bad attitude can ruin your day, week and friendships. A positive state of mind creates a happy life, most days.
What makes you HUMAN?: Human? Well I can confidently say I have experienced a lot in my life, just like many others. Love, Loss, Depression. I am not immune to any of it. I have a lot of real life experiences to share and hopefully help others not make the same mistakes. Human in my world is someone who has empathy for another, but is strong enough to hold that other person up with love and grace when needed. That's called being a friend in reach everyday all the time. That's what makes me human.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: You are not alone in this thing called life - that's mental wellness
You must take time for yourself to unplug and recharge so you can have time for the others in your life - that's self care
Without self love you will just be an empty shell of a woman going through the motions of an very unfulfilled life
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Take that needed time for yourself, breathe, enjoy the good things in life you have been blessed with and thank God for another day to spend with the ones you love!
Email Address: Support@AMotivatingLove.org
Website: http://AMotivatingLove.org
Social media handles?: Facebook.com/AMotivatingLove
Instagram.com/AMotivatingLove
https://www.linkedin.com/company/amlove
My first delivery was long, painful, scary and stressful.
My first delivery was long, painful, scary and stressful. When my second pregnancy came along I refused to believe that I had to go thru the same thing again. It was suggested that I drink herbal tea.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: My first delivery was long, painful, scary and stressful. When my second pregnancy came along I refused to believe that I had to go thru the same thing again. It was suggested that I drink herbal tea. Problem was I couldn't find organic herbal loose leaf tea that I believed was right for me and my baby --- so I made it. My second baby came spontaneously at home, quick, natural and healthy. I realized I had friends and family that were looking for the same thing -- so I gave it to them. From there Hotty Herbals was born. I jumped on this path to create something I myself truly loves and share that love with others. This opportunity has brought so much joy to my family. They enjoy helping me build this company and support me. More-so, I am enjoying building a legacy for children's future, to have choices and opportunities.
How do you create the life you want?: One brick at a time. WIth patience, hard work, creativity, support and love.
What makes you HUMAN?: The ability to show compassion. Recognizing someone else in need and doing something positive to help them thru that need.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: 1. Give yourself grace
2. Continuously be on a mission to out-love yourself
3. Wellness is not a symbol of perfection but an ongoing opportunity to grow and be better
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Celebrate everything. Every moment that makes you smile, laugh, reflect, learn and love. You have one life to live - it's hard, challenging but sooo rewarding. Don't take it for granted, memorialize as much as you can.
Email Address: nvm0788@gmail.com
Website: http://www.hottyherbals.com
Social media handles?: @hottyherbals (IG & Facebook)
I create the life I want by first believing...
My app was created to help people find blackowned businesses that are natural and holistic based. I was motivated to start this because in my search to find beauty products, hair products, restaurants etc. that were as natural as possible, I discovered that there were many that were blackowned. Amazing smaller companies that were not getting the publicity they should be.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: My app was created to help people find blackowned businesses that are natural and holistic based. I was motivated to start this because in my search to find beauty products, hair products, restaurants etc. that were as natural as possible, I discovered that there were many that were blackowned. Amazing smaller companies that were not getting the publicity they should be. I wanted to change the mindset of "I'd support blackowned businesses if I knew where they were and how to find them". Well now I've made it just a tad bit easier to do so.
How do you create the life you want?: I create the life I want by first believing that I can have the life I want, I deserve the life I want and that I already have the life I want. Manifesting is the first step to making what is already there in the non-physical realm come to fruition.
What makes you HUMAN?: What makes me human is my beliefs, my morals, and how I love and respect other humans.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: 1. Wellness, not only physical, but also mental, is essential for survival. You have to take care of the vessel that God created. Garbage in, Garage out. What you are eating, what you put on your skin, whether you exercise or not, your thoughts, and what you are watching and reading all contributes to this.
2. You have to take care of yourself before you will ever be able to care and/or provide for anyone else. You can't pour from any empty cup. Just like they say on plane rides, put the oxygen mask on yourself first before the child. (Have to be alive to be able to give oxygen to that child)
3. Giving back is food for the soul.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Feed you mind, body and soul only the best of the best.
Email Address: Lahl539@aim.com
Website: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xf89fcd44b6c.app
Social media handles?: Instagram @officialnatdaily
I imagine it, dream it, then affirm and move towards it...
I was inspired to start my natural wellness business because I want to live longer and healthier. People survived longer before the prescription drugs and chemicals in food and products.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I was inspired to start my natural wellness business because I want to live longer and healthier. People survived longer before the prescription drugs and chemicals in food and products.
What keeps me going are the results.
How do you create the life you want?: I imagine it, dream it, then affirm and move towards it. Once I stopped being negative about everything and started doing this, life started to open up.
What makes you HUMAN?: I'm human because I have feelings and compassion.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: 1. It's all about what YOU think.
2. Don't settle for less than you know you deserve because then you'll get less than you settled for.
3. Take time for and to treat yourself.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Think a positive thought, smile and keep it all day.
Email Address: geauxnaturalle@gmail.com
Website: http://www.geauxnaturalle.com
Social media handles?: @geaux_naturalle
I wake up daily with a heart of gratitude...
I was inspired to start my own wellness business because I wanted to help women discover that living a healthy lifestyle was attainable with small daily steps toward wellness. I’m motivated by women who incorporate wellness practices into their lives and begin to heal themselves and thrive because of info they’ve found through my businesses.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I was inspired to start my own wellness business because I wanted to help women discover that living a healthy lifestyle was attainable with small daily steps toward wellness. I’m motivated by women who incorporate wellness practices into their lives and begin to heal themselves and thrive because of info they’ve found through my businesses.
How do you create the life you want?: I wake up daily with a heart of gratitude and I dedicate my days to making conscious decisions to thrive no matter what is going on.
What makes you HUMAN?: I am not perfect but I strive to do my best daily.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: It is constant work. It manifests in your decision to be kind to yourself. It requires clarity of your core desired feelings.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Deep breathing. That simple act can increase your circulation, heighten your awareness, brighten your eyesight and calm your nervous system.
Email Address: melisefrazier@icloud.com
Website: http://lovecorewellness.com
Social media handles?: @melisefrazier
@lovecorelife
@lovecorefit
Self-love is an ugly and beautiful process
My son inspired me. He has eczema and I started making whipped Shea butter for him, which really helped his skin. What keeps me going is my willingness to be better. I want to learn as much as possible so I can share with others to help with their skin ailments.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: My son inspired me. He has eczema and I started making whipped Shea butter for him, which really helped his skin. What keeps me going is my willingness to be better. I want to learn as much as possible so I can share with others to help with their skin ailments.
How do you create the life you want?: By taking it one day at a time. I am a planner, I write out everything and this helps me to stay focused. Also my husband plays a huge part in me staying focused.
What makes you HUMAN?: Meaning mistakes makes me human. I find the perfect time to create or to share and there may NEVER be a perfect time, so I have to allow myself to just do and correct along the way.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: Self-love is an ugly and beautiful process. It’s euphoric. Learning to understand the messy, ugly, awkward, dark parts of yourself and loving them despite how others may see you is beautiful. But knowing you have the ability to be who you desire is priceless.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Meditate. Take 5 mins do breathing exercises, sit by the ocean, watch the sunset or journal. Be mindful of how you feel and embrace it. Just be present.
Email Address: be.bathnbody@gmail.com
Website: http://www.bebathnbody.com
Social media handles?: @beyoutiful_essentials (instagram)
Be.bathnboy (Facebook)
I create the life I want just by living and it’s that simple...
I create the life I want just by living and it’s that simple. You live and you learn. Even on the bad days you can only go up from there and I always remind myself no matter how crappy I’m feeling it’s always someone doing worse which pushes me to want to do better. I create the life I want by living how I want and not putting myself in boundaries.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: Bath and Body Works inspired me to start my business. I think I got tired of spending all my money there and started researching then just grew from there! I inspire myself more and more each daily constantly finding ways to level up and push my creative boundaries. It started as a business idea like oh I want to make money and I know it’s a market for it. But turned into a passion and the more fun I’m having making them the better my products turn out. I’m literally evolving more and more each day. That's what keeps me motivated and my will power to push forward even on days or weeks I don't do so well. I know good things will come in time.
How do you create the life you want?: I create the life I want just by living and it’s that simple. You live and you learn. Even on the bad days you can only go up from there and I always remind myself no matter how crappy I’m feeling it’s always someone doing worse which pushes me to want to do better. I create the life I want by living how I want and not putting myself in boundaries.
What makes you HUMAN?: What makes me human is realizing and understanding that there will be bad days but also brighter days to come and it’s okay to be moody and down and sad. That's part of being human as long as I pick myself up and try again.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: Self love is loving yourself not only made up with weaves and make-up but down to the root when your hair is nappy and your body starts to change. When you gain a little weight or stretch marks, when your favorite dress doesn't fit anymore. Self love is looking in the mirror and smiling back.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Something we can incorporate to live life well today is remembering our voices matter, our opinions matter our thoughts matter and we matter , our natural hair matter or natural skin matters and our feelings matter
Email Address: dayjavu.company@gmail.com
Website: http://www.dayjavucandles.com
Social media handles?:www.instagram.com/dayjavu_candles
I’m continuously motivated by my journey to #KeepGoing
I was inspired to start Black Wholeness Collective due to my life falling apart. After reaching the top of my own success I realized I’d gotten there standing on fear, trauma, and my fragile mental health
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I was inspired to start Black Wholeness Collective due to my life falling apart. After reaching the top of my own success I realized I’d gotten there standing on fear, trauma, and my fragile mental health.
I’m continuously motivated by my journey to #KeepGoing, no matter how dark or dismal things appear. I’ve seen my share of bad days and know that I remain the strongest person I know.
Black Wholeness Collective reflects the same tenacious attitude and spirit for other African Descendants to seek healing for themselves; Mind, Body and Spirit.
How do you create the life you want?: My envision of what I want my life to be changes with the wind; I’m learning how to take my life one day and step at a time. I get to choose daily who and what I want to be; by doing things that make me happy without having to think too hard or too far into the future.
Short answer: sis, idk often and I’m becoming more ok with that answer, daily.
What makes you HUMAN?: Allowing myself the grace and mercy to make mistakes, heal, and be a full range of emotions while doing it.
I am human. I don’t have to prove that by any other means.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: 1. My self-love is mine; the world didn’t give it to me and it can’t take it away.
2. No one has any of your answers; only their own lessons.
3. Life is not a group project; you’ll have to live it and do your own work.
Extra: self-care goes beyond external things; it’s more about what you can replenish and internally do you fill in your own gaps.. think of it as your own way of internally hugging you.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Place a focus on healing; If you’ve suffered from childhood, adolescent and or adult trauma know those foundations won’t rebuild themselves...beloved..
Email Address: info@BlackWholenessCollective.com
Website: http://Www.Blackwholenesscollective.Com
Social media handles?: IG @BlackWholenessCollective
FB @BlackWholenessCollective