health and wellness
Healing While Becoming: The Core Queen’s Journey to Wholeness
Wellness is no longer just about how you look, it’s about how you live, how you heal, and how you show up for yourself every single day. Few understand that more deeply than Dee Dee Legette, known to many as “The Core Queen.” What began as a personal commitment to discipline and transformation has evolved […]
The Power of Pause: How the Big Easy Retreat Is Changing the Conversation Around Healing
There are moments in life when pushing forward is no longer the answer, when what we truly need is to pause, breathe, and restore. That is the heartbeat behind the 3rd Annual Big Easy Retreat, a powerful gathering of women committed to healing, growth, and authentic connection. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Essence Festival […]
Where Healing Meets Purpose
FROM SURVIVAL TO SERVICE Terrilynn T. Smith didn’t choose mental health…… it chose her. Born from personal trauma, lack of support, and the painful realization that she had become everyone else’s everything while losing herself in the process, her path to becoming a mental health professional wasn’t paved with privilege or perfect circumstances. It was […]
“Dear Black Girl, You Are Enough: A Love Letter to Black Women Navigating Postpartum Depression”
Let’s be clear: You’re not failing. You’re not “less than.” You’re a warrior who’s been through labor, sleepless nights, and probably a few diaper blowouts that deserve their own Netflix special. PPD is just a storm, and you’re built to weather it.
Unfiltered & Unapologetic: Cori Broadus Opens Up About Lupus
A Candid Conversation on Strength, Self-Discovery, and Spreading Lupus Awareness Last week, I had the honor of speaking with Cori Broadus who is an entrepreneur, advocate, and daughter of the legendary artist Snoop Dogg. We had a heartfelt Instagram Live conversation in recognition of Lupus Awareness Month. Cori has been courageously living with lupus and […]
Gratitude Practices for Those in Recovery
Gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring challenges or slapping a fake smile on when things get hard. It’s about acknowledging the good that exists even in the midst of struggle. Think of it like Thanksgiving dinner: not every dish is your favorite (looking at you, cranberry sauce), but the meal as a whole is still worth celebrating.
Living as a Light: Let Your Shine Sparkle, Girl!
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that […]
World Lupus Day
Recognizing Francine Houston Facts on Lupus ::: LUPUS is an illness that occurs when the immune system attacks healthy tissues and organs. Systemic lupus erythematosus is a long-lasting, known as chronic, illness that can affect many parts of the body. These can include joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Symptoms can come […]
Nurturing Vitality: Dr. Emma Wagner’s Path to Holistic Health
Dr. Emma Wagner, a distinguished chiropractor from San Clemente Vitality, epitomizes the essence of holistic healthcare. With over two decades of experience alongside her husband and partner, Dr. Burton Wagner, she passionately advocates for a healthy, active lifestyle through an integrative blend of chiropractic care, energy medicine, functional medicine, and nutritional coaching. Dr. Emma’s unique […]
Boss Up 360: A Holistic Approach to Leadership and Life
Tara Haislip is an Intuitive Career Coach, International Bestselling Author, and the CEO of Grounded Energy111. She assists women in balancing their masculine and feminine energy, irrespective of gender, to reduce burnout, enhance productivity, and achieve their desired work-life balance. Tara combines her clairvoyant gifts with intuitive readings and coaching to help clients overcome burnout […]