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from the HEART
In my column as your Chief Spiritual Officer, I share a meaningful verse that lifts my spirits and guides me in the right direction. I hope it does the same for you!
THE hope squad
We've teamed up with good-news hub Hope Rises to share its most moving and inspiring stories.
Life lessons
As WD's new Rabbi in Residence, I'll share some ancient and universal Jewish wisdom that I hope will help everyone lead a more beautiful life.
Sunny day smarts
When temps rise, so does your chance of heart trouble if you're at risk. Suddenly your body has to work harder to maintain its core temp, which can strain the heart and up your risk of heat-related illness. And becoming dehydrated because of excessive sweating or not drinking enough (plus, diuretics are often used as blood pressure meds, making adequate hydration even more challenging) can cause your blood pressure to drop and your heart to beat faster. Here, three biggies for staying heart-healthy in the heat.
I TURNED 19!
Para surfing champion and disability advocate Liv Stone knows how to turn the tide.
Feast of FRIED CHICKEN
Quin Liburd of the blog Butter Be Ready shares her most scrumptious recipes in honor of National Fried Chicken Day.
Disguise your veggies
Eat Your Vegetables Day will be the day you finally convince your kids (or your spouse) to eat the "yucky" green stuff. Jaclyn London, R.D., host of the food and wellness podcast On the Side, reveals her sneaky strategies.
LIFE of the PARTY - This month it's... picnics
A-tisket, a-tasket, April 23 is National Picnic Day and your chance to pack a basket.
I'M TURNING 40!
Motivational speaker Mckenna Reitz knows exactly what defines her (and what doesn't).
SWEET memories
Do you have a treasured recipe from your childhood? Food whiz Chadwick Boyd does, and he stepped into the kitchen to bake up his grandma's legacy.
Spring HAS SPRUNG
Savor the season and celebrate Easter with a big feast and plenty of treats!
Egg cited FOR EASTER
Hop to it and try our delightful (and simple!) projects!
Eat, drink,& still shrink
Break Through Your Weight Loss Plateau
This Is About Your Vagina
Feeling empowered to talk about your body openly and without embarrassment is essential for about a million reasons. So why are so many girls still silent?
Mula Bandha Intensify Your Orgasm
Mula Bandha is a particular action involving pressure or strain on the muscles, allowing energy to flow. The word “bandha” means “to bind” or “to lock”. With mula bandha, the reference is to the locking of the muscles of the cervix.
RADICAL RABBIT
A HEALTHY BITE OF NASHVILLE
Nesta Simone
Women Empowerment Through Style
From Dreams to reality with Nina Ameri
L.A. Ovation Award winner Nina Ameri has been doing an amazing job making a name for herself in the movie industry. She is most known for her role in Venice Bound, Jack the Dog, and her most recent gig starring on Atypical, a Netflix Original TV series. As an Iranian refugee, Ameri was forced to move to the states with her family and start her life over. However, from the age of five, Ameri knew what she was destined to become.
Healthy Root Dolls
Healthy Roots Dolls is an inspirational movement designed to help young women of color love their curly hair the way that it is and to ultimately love themselves. "I never had a doll that looked like me growing up, and the one time my parents gave me a black doll, I instantly started crying because to me, it wasn't a pretty one," confessed founder and creator Yelista Jean-Charles. "I was often shown that the standard of beauty was long straight hair and light skin."
Miss Black USA Has A Message For Young Girls
TeKema Balentine has a message for young girls
Christiana Afotey: Threads By Dreads
It all begins with Africa. That’s the saying, right? Well, for entrepreneur Christiana Afotey, it’s more specific than that.
Period Hacks That Work
As anyone who’s been bloated, crampy, broken out, headachy and gorging on brownies knows, pms is officially the worst. So what’s happening to your body, anyway? Here’s what you need to know to conquer pms once and for all…
Women's World: Myra McElhaney
There are so many of us that have lost people close to us. From a spouse, partner, best friend, and family, it doesn’t seem to get any easier.
Temmora
THE ART OF DANCING, SINGING, INSPIRING, AND LIFE
S. Monique Smith
Hope Lives, Sincerely, Jane Doe
Pamela Smith
The RP Smith Agency Helps to Encourage and Uplifts Women and Teens in Arlington, Texas.
Michela Lansing
THE PRODUCTION OF LIFE EXPERIENCES
Khristen Murdock
Certified Personal Trainer and CEO of Clothing Line “BodiedbyMurda” serves her Country and Keeps Fit
Eraina's Good Life
With every transition in life, one has to go through obstacles.
What Bra Do You Need?
Most women focus on shopping online for clothes or offline and never notice that they do not have the perfect brassiere.