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
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I create the life I want...
Self love is the ability to be able to love yourself even when you feel like you don’t have a reason to. Self love is freedom. Self love is essential to you growth in this life. Taking care of your body is an act of self love.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: My children, and the demand from social media. I have been using the products that I make since 2014, a push from social media inspired me to make them into a business. My children motivate me to keep going. My daughter mimics everything that I do, my son brags about his mother’s “growth essentials.” Wanting to inspire my children to be everything that they want to be inspires me.
How do you create the life you want?: I create the life I want by refusing to let the cards that I’ve been dealt dictate how far I can go. I’ve always dreamed beyond my reality and I’m determined to bring all of those dreams into fruition.
What makes you HUMAN?: Creating.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: Self love is the ability to be able to love yourself even when you feel like you don’t have a reason to. Self love is freedom. Self love is essential to you growth in this life. Taking care of your body is an act of self love.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Mediation. Meditation is so freeing, it really teaches you to be still and to focus on what really matters, your breathing, your peace, stillness.
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Be kind to yourself! Life is hard enough...
I created the life that I wanted with a plan and hard work. I literally carry my journal in my bag. I know I could put it in my phone but I’m old school in that way! My mom always says write it down and make it plain! Not only am I making it plain but I’m also affirming to myself that what I’m writing will come to pass.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I started TuShea Natural as an answer to expensive prescription creams that still didn’t moisturize my skin, left me smelling like a medicine cabinet, and filled with steroid. I created the product line so that people of all budgets who want an alternative for skin care can afford luxury all natural type bath and body products without breaking the bank. Helping people motivates me to keep going. I do this for Ms Jackie who uses TuShea Body Whip because it helps with arthritis pain and Ms Debbi who says that a little of our Body Whip on her face keeps her wrinkles away. I do it for my son, who is 5 and watches me while I mix products and run a business. I want him to see his mom making a difference in other people's lives.
How do you create the life you want?: I created the life that I wanted with a plan and hard work. I literally carry my journal in my bag. I know I could put it in my phone but I’m old school in that way! My mom always says write it down and make it plain! Not only am I making it plain but I’m also affirming to myself that what I’m writing will come to pass.
What makes you HUMAN?: Working to be the best version of myself that I can be is what makes me human. Knowing that I’ll fail at some things but I will succeed at many things. My failures are just setups for my success.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: Owning a self care company the three things you should know are
1. Be kind to yourself! Life is hard enough without you being in your head judging yourself.
2. Do whatever you need to do to be who you are. Figure out what makes you happy and do it. But don’t just stop at one thing, keep looking for things that make you happy and keep doing that!
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Add a plant to your life! When the pandemic first hit I have to tell you I was in a funk. Stuck in the house when the weather was at its best. Though I attended every IG party when morning came I was still stuck. I’ve never been much of a plant person prior to the pandemic. I was online and a friend who is one of those awesome farmer type women, gardens has chickens stuff like that, went her social media selling dumb cane plants. I bought the plant with minimum expectation of a long life but setting my intentions on this plant to bring fresh life into my home. This plant is now flourishing but has fulfilled me in a way I never knew it could! I say that to say living life well doesn’t have to be something huge or expensive to impact your life in a huge way.
Email Address: booktushea@gmail.com
Website: http://www.TuSheaNaturals.com
Social media handles?: @tusheabutta
@tushea_natural
There is no cookie cutter perfect way...
I am first honest with myself by saying out loud what it is I want, then I write It down somewhere visible to train my mind. From there on out I become very conscious of making choices that align with what I want.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: After being a nurse for 11 years, and the physical/mental toll It took on me, I knew I needed a change. But I still wanted to help people and with a master of science focus in herbal medicine and genomics + nursing I knew I had to find a way to merge the two and the rest of my colorful background
How do you create the life you want?: I am first honest with myself by saying out loud what it is I want, then I write It down somewhere visible to train my mind. From there on out I become very conscious of making choices that align with what I want.
What makes you HUMAN?: My Chakras are aligned but I can still be with the sh!ts
Lol but really it’s true. I know I’m not perfect, I know I might fall but I equally also know It ain’t in me it’s in me so I always have to get back up.... for my clients I call It course correcting.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: 1. It’s a wholistic effort (mind body and spirit)
2. There is no cookie cutter perfect way, but you must honor you first
3. Self-love/wellness is all about uncovering what's keeping you stagnant in order to rediscover the true you and walk into your best self.
3.5 *It's a process, always
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Being mindful of everything you put in your body, thoughts, images, food, energy....
Email Address: info@purerevivalwellness.com
Website: http://Purerevivalwellness.com
Social media handles?: PureRevival_Wellness - IG
PUREREVIVALWELLNESS-FB
Self-love/wellness is all about YOU!
I’ve always loved to write. I begin writing creatively as a youth. I would write plays and then have auditions for plays I would put plays on in backyards. As I became older I began journaling. After my son died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident, I self-published my first book, My Whisper from God, available on Amazon.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I’ve always loved to write. I begin writing creatively as a youth. I would write plays and then have auditions for plays I would put plays on in backyards. As I became older I began journaling. After my son died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident, I self-published my first book, My Whisper from God, available on Amazon. I would love to send you a copy. I’ve written the books and I am a part of two anthologies. Currently, working on my first fiction book. I am available for panel discussions and sharing my stories. My daughters, Michele and Ashley motivate me daily. Each day with my writing and insights from God keep me motivated and encouraged.
How do you create the life you want?: One step at a time. Making use of my time and saving. I am an Executive Assistant for the Kauffman Foundation and I am a mentor for young girls through a program entitled iMatterexperience as a facilitator. Giving back keeps me in a good space, mentally and physically.
What makes you HUMAN?: My flaws, my scars, and the blood that runs through my veins. I’m far from perfect, yet He loves me in spite of me and that is what makes me human.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: Self-love/wellness is all about YOU!
Y-you-the most important person in your life is you. There is no other person like you.
O-overcoming the past, faults, and lessons can be overwhelming. However, that’s when you obtain victory, success and living your best life.
U-umbrella shielding yourself from the storms, enemies, and toxic energy, food, and people in the world and creating boundaries is what I’ve learned to have wellness
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Face yourself in all of your good, bad, and ugly. Own who you are and remind yourself that you are wonderfully and uniquely made. You make better decisions when you’re honest with yourself.
Email Address: rlaw@rachelleco.com
Website: http://rachelleco.com
Social media handles?: IG-rachellelaw
Twitter-@rachellelaw60
LinkedIn-Rachelle Law
What makes me human is that I am not perfect...
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: What inspired me to start my own life coaching business was after experiencing my own journey of transitioning from a divorce. Learning how to navigate through life as a new mother and single was very challenging deciding on which focuses I needed to prepare myself for having a life coach would’ve been much easier. So I began to coach my peers in the circle of women in my community which led to me becoming certified and creating Stacey Kiarra life coaching for women in transition.
How do you create the life you want?: I create the life that I want by setting goals prioritizing throughout the year I aluminate most in all toxic environments whether it’s social, mental and physical environments. I also have a life coach and a mentor that keeps me accountable throughout the year.
What makes you HUMAN?: What makes me human is that I am not perfect. I deal with life adversities just like every other person. However I strive to be more godlike yet I understand and judge no one.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: Self-love starts with your spiritual awareness, understanding that God made you for a purpose.
Take time to heal. Learn to understand where self doubt and any insecurities you may have come from I seeking a therapist.
Plan with intentions on self improvement in areas you feel you need. Life coaching can guide you through those roadblocks and help you become the best version of yourself
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: To live life well, I would say meditation gives more spiritual awareness. Therapy is a must to untangle our past. And discipline, learning to discipline our mind over our emotions can you help us navigate closer to our goals and a healthy space.
Email Address: bethatchickllc@gmail.com
Website: http://Staceyquiana.com
Social media handles?: Stacey.Quiana @IG
StaceyQuiana @twitter
StaceyQuiana @Fb
Be.that.chick @IG
I strive to educate, empower and guide...
I strive to educate, empower and guide communities to be their best through; Performing Arts, Wellness and Consulting. I want to get pertinent information in the hands of people so they can make better, more informed decisions, know better, do better and be better.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I strive to educate, empower and guide communities to be their best through; Performing Arts, Wellness and Consulting. I want to get pertinent information in the hands of people so they can make better, more informed decisions, know better, do better and be better.
How do you create the life you want?: It is a daily struggle to create the life I want. Everyday I have to remind myself that I have to "participate relentlessly in the manifestation of my own destiny."
What makes you HUMAN?: I have debilitating anxiety like most people do. My empathy triggers my anxiety. And then my anxiety debilitates my ability to be productive in life. So numerous "reality checkins" are a necessary part of my day. They consist of taking 10 conscious breathes, followed by asking myself if my emotions/feelings are triggered by; thoughts of the unchangeable past, worry about uncontrollable future, or a situation in the presence moment, and proceeding from there.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: 1. The simple act of hydrating and properly nourishing your body does more for your body than any meditation, mindful or fitness class.
2. Self Love/Wellness looks different every day. Don't get hung up on what you did yesterday but didn't do today. Each act of self love, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction
3. Self Love/ Wellness can alleviate stress and the negative affects it has on our health.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Start your morning with 5 conscious breaths and set your intentions before you even leave your bed. Every morning meditate on the person you want to be. Imagine what a day in that life would look like, feel like, etc. See it clearly, and do it daily. It will change the momentum of your life.
Email Address: keisa.parrish@gmail.com
Website: https://www.keisaparrish.co
Social media handles?: https://www.instagram.com/keisaparrish/
https://www.instagram.com/lueandkaleo/
https://www.instagram.com/singlemomdamncity/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keisa-parrish-80316a55
Self-love and wellness is a marathon not a sprint.
While I'm a Black woman and absolutely understand the unique support and empowerment Black women need, I'm an intersectional feminist and wanted to provide merch that uplifts all women; black, brown, trans, white....
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: While I'm a Black woman and absolutely understand the unique support and empowerment Black women need, I'm an intersectional feminist and wanted to provide merch that uplifts all women; black, brown, trans, white.... While we definitely have differences and unique needs, we are humans first and foremost and share a need to support and uplift each other.
So, I have t-shirts, hoodies and accessories that is Black culture-themed and for women in general. I'm also a woman in STEM. I help development teams with product design by conducting user research and help them engineer products that truly support user needs (UX). So, I also have a growing collection of merch with that theme. Right now, the merch is generalized but I plan to shift the focus to women and Blacks in STEM.
I just started this year and while marketing is hard, what keeps me going is my continued belief that this need still exists. We (women) need more apparel and accessories that reflect our vibe whether it's confidence, progressive, pride, thankful, etc.
How do you create the life you want?: I try to always be learning and growing, then share what I learn about health and finance with people that I love. Even as a mid-career single mother, I returned to school to get a Master's degree and advance my career. I make an assertive effort to be an empathetic and understanding ear for my family and friends, even if I don't agree, because what people need more than agreement is to feel heard and understood.
What makes you HUMAN?: Being alive first and foremost. We all deserve love, respect and fair treatment in our pursuit for happiness and prosperity. Equal to receiving the basic rights of being a human, we need to actively work to respect the humanity of others as they too deserve love, respect and fair treatment regardless if we share their experience and their views.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: 1. Self-love and wellness is a marathon not a sprint.
2. Self-Love: The world throws challenges away daily, and so it is a daily effort to practice self-love and self-care.
3. Whether it's coffee with a good friend, reading a good book with a lavender candle burning, or sporting motivational apparel, there's so many ways we can (and should) include people and things in our lives that uplift and encourage our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?::
Email Address: goldenvibesshop@gmail.com
Website: http://goldenvibesshop.com
Social media handles?: @goldenvibesshop
By doing my best to live in peace internally and externally...
I wanted to provide personal care products, especially effective hair care products that are suited for textured hair with ingredients that were natural and safe.
What motivates me to keep going are my customers reaching out with their testimonial of how much my products have helped them. And knowing that I am providing affordable quality products to them is encouraging.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I wanted to provide personal care products, especially effective hair care products that are suited for textured hair with ingredients that were natural and safe.
What motivates me to keep going are my customers reaching out with their testimonial of how much my products have helped them. And knowing that I am providing affordable quality products to them is encouraging.
How do you create the life you want?: By doing my best to live in peace internally and externally. Rely on the power Allah (God), creator of all things. Take control of the things I can, by being a ‘go getter’ . Surrender all especially the ones I have no control over to Him.
What makes you HUMAN?: Love all human beings (and nature’s creatures) regardless of their differences, choices or lifestyles. Knowing when to let go of things that no longer work, as knowing when to let go isn’t failure but victory.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: 1. Cry when you need to without holding back but
2. Don’t dwell in your sorrows for long, let go!
3. Don’t be suspicious or judgmental of others so as to create the peace that you need in your life.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: I would apply those same 3 things about about creating self love and wellness
BUT I will add; GRATITUDE always be grateful even for the smallest things for if we can’t be grateful for the smallest things then the bigger things can not come our way.
Email Address: botanicalspirits@gmail.com
Website: http://www.saffiyahbotanicals.com
Social media handles?: www.instagram.com/saffiyahbotanicals
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