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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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I wear my heart on my sleeve and openly show emotions...
I wear my heart on my sleeve and openly show emotions. I love and feel deeply with my whole being. Not only do I love hard, but I feel just as hard as well. My feelings are intense, and I am sensitive to my emotions. I am aware of my emotions and the world around me. I used to see this as a weakness, but now I know my ability to express and be in tune with my true self is what makes me human.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I was inspired to start teaching yoga, because I wanted to share the power of yoga with others. Yoga has been therapeutic and my way to release, relax and recharge daily. I truly believe everyone should experience the magic yoga holds. My burning passion and respect for yoga motivate me to keep going. It is such an honor to serve others and give with my whole heart by teaching yoga. The joy, gratitude, and humility I feel after sharing my experience with yoga or teaching a class fills me up and oozes out of my pores.
How do you create the life you want?: You create the life you want by listening to your intuition, and being honest with yourself and the world around you. By constantly clearing your mental, physical, and emotional space of what is no longer serving you, it allows you to let go of what is distracting you from what you are trying to do. When you have a focal point on something you want in life, you must clear the fog so you can stay focused on where you are trying to go or accomplish. When things get challenging, allow your drive to continue to push you forward. Do everything wholeheartedly and with intention, work hard, and be present moment by moment.
What makes you HUMAN?: I wear my heart on my sleeve and openly show emotions. I love and feel deeply with my whole being. Not only do I love hard, but I feel just as hard as well. My feelings are intense, and I am sensitive to my emotions. I am aware of my emotions and the world around me. I used to see this as a weakness, but now I know my ability to express and be in tune with my true self is what makes me human.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: 1. Your body is an ecosystem, and you must take care of her. Love her. Feed her wholesome foods. Move her. Dress her up and make yourself feel good. Tell her kind words. Surround her with down to earth, positive people. Hydrate her.
2. Setting boundaries with yourself and others is essential.You have to be willing to say no, not only to others but to yourself when needed because boundaries keep you grounded. This type of self-love takes a lot of discipline.
3. Movement really is medicine. Moving your body heals you, not only physically but emotionally and mentally as well. Energy does not die, it just shows up in different forms. Movement allows you to move stagnant energy throughout your body, and use it for good.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Drink your water, and stay hydrated.
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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?::
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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.
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