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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.