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"There are still so many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history to be made."― Michelle Obama
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Global warming & unequal care. Climate change is tied to pregnancy risks, affecting Black mothers most. The New York Times
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Pride, 2020. Why organizers are fighting to center black trans lives right now. Vox
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Highlight: Black-Owned Wellness Brands
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This week, we are taking a pause from our regularly scheduled interviews to highlight a few Black-owned wellness brands.
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Maryam Ajayi, Founder, Dive In Well
Dive In Well has a mission of working towards a more inclusive wellness industry. They create meaningful opportunities through salons dinners for change-makers to facilitate on and offline conversations as a catalyst for change and accessibility. Sign up for their upcoming course titled Pivot and Equity which focuses on building an inclusive wellness brand rooted in anti-racism, decolonization and racial equality.
@diveinwell
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Maryam Ajayi, Founder, Dive In Well
Dive In Well has a mission of working towards a more inclusive wellness industry. They create meaningful opportunities through salons dinners for change-makers to facilitate on and offline conversations as a catalyst for change and accessibility. Sign up for their upcoming course titled Pivot and Equity which focuses on building an inclusive wellness brand rooted in anti-racism, decolonization and racial equality. @diveinwell
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Elisa Shankle and Darian Hall, Founders, HealHaus
HealHaus is a Brooklyn-based wellness center, but in the wake of COVID19 is offering some incredible classes online. They’ve combined diverse healing modalities and practitioners under one roof to provide people with an inclusive space focused on holistic health and wellness. They’re currently offering a one-week free trial to their live membership, so sign up soon for a karmic clearing, centering meditation, or breathwork session soon. @HealHaus
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LaTonia Cokely, Founder, Adjourn Tea House
Adjourn Tea House is an artisanal loose leaf tea company that offers beautifully unique, superior quality, hand-blended teas that are sustainably sourced from around the world. An Editor’s Pick in the Jan/Feb issue of ESSENCE Magazine, Adjourn believes in creating moments to recenter and balance - something we could all use these days. Purchase their incredible teas such as Kinfolk, Afro Blue and Jubilee to bring calm (and a little flavor) to your day. @adjournteahouse
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Sabia Wade, Founder, The Black Doula
Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related issues than white women. Sabia Wade, founder of The Black Doula, offers digital workshops and doula services to help guide women through birth and beyond. With a focus to bring “justice and equity to birthing people all over the world” this resource is incredibly valuable to address the systemic racism in our healthcare industry. @theblackdoula
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Elisa Shankle and Darian Hall, Founders, HealHaus
HealHaus is a Brooklyn-based wellness center, but in the wake of COVID19 is offering some incredible classes online. They’ve combined diverse healing modalities and practitioners under one roof to provide people with an inclusive space focused on holistic health and wellness. They’re currently offering a one-week free trial to their live membership, so sign up soon for a karmic clearing, centering meditation, or breathwork session soon. @HealHaus
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LaTonia Cokely, Founder, Adjourn Tea House
Adjourn Tea House is an artisanal loose leaf tea company that offers beautifully unique, superior quality, hand-blended teas that are sustainably sourced from around the world. An Editor’s Pick in the Jan/Feb issue of ESSENCE Magazine, Adjourn believes in creating moments to recenter and balance - something we could all use these days. Purchase their incredible teas such as Kinfolk, Afro Blue and Jubilee to bring calm (and a little flavor) to your day. @adjournteahouse
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Sabia Wade, Founder, The Black Doula
Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related issues than white women. Sabia Wade, founder of The Black Doula, offers digital workshops and doula services to help guide women through birth and beyond. With a focus to bring “justice and equity to birthing people all over the world” this resource is incredibly valuable to address the systemic racism in our healthcare industry. @theblackdoula
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