First, how are you feeling? I’ve got a little tickle in my throat, but no fever. Overall, I’m feeling great and grateful. There’s so much happening in the world that can beat you down, but there’s still a lot of positive things that we can be grateful for. I’m fortunate to have a loving family…
In Conversation With Dr. Temi, Founder and Curator of Omugwo the First African Inspired Postpartum Gift box for Moms
First, I need to ask, how are you doing? Sis, thank you so much for asking! I am doing as well as anyone possibly could. It’s been a fun rollercoaster with being in a pandemic, starting a business, working full time, and full-time mothering…but with prayer, meditation, and endless glasses of wine, we are making…
In Conversation With Kalifa Doucet, Birth, Postpartum Doula and Midwife Assistant
From a pandemic to protesting justice…How have you been feeling? Every day my emotions change, but mostly I’m overwhelmed. I recently moved to Australia about six months ago, a few months before the lockdown occurred. Being away from my family and friends during this time has definitely caused me to feel isolated. It hasn’t been…
In Conversation With Mona Ali, Founder of FIIRI, Scandinavia’s First Diverse Agency Representing POC
Tell us a bit about what you do and who you are. (talk about your childhood etc) My name is Mona and I am the founder of FIIRI Agency – a diverse modelling and creative agency representing POC in front and behind the camera. I was born in Somalia in 1989. When the war broke…
A Mother, Separation & Quarantine
She waves goodbye to him from the front door then turns on her heels to throw herself into my arms, “I missed you, Mama.” I brave a big smile, hoping my cheeks cut off the tear ducts. Oh, how I missed you too, sweet one. Olive is two, I’m twenty-nine, and two weeks into quarantine…
Eating Disorder Pregnancy
I was five months into eating disorder recovery when I discovered that I was pregnant. It wasn’t totally unexpected – there was an element of predetermination in our first pregnancy, which I was thankful for. What I didn’t expect, however, was the fact that it happened fast. Faster than I had probably hoped. I knew I wanted children,…
In Conversation With Bolaji Idakoji of Khojo Kids
First, I need to ask, how are you doing mama? I am not okay. This phrase has been floating around recently, but allow me to explain why I feel this way. I have outstanding Black men all around me. Some older, some younger, and it troubles me that I feel helpless in preventing them from…
Colours of Black Beauty
Black says I’m beautiful Black says I’m hurt Black says I’m happy Black says I shine Black says I’m alive Black says I’m magic Black makes me proud Black shows my strength Black knows I’m equal Black has empathy Black respects my grind Black unites my people Black says no to pain Black wants to…
This French Luxury Baby Brand is Blending Art and Modernity With Functional Essentials
Born in 2016, Atelier Choux Paris is a new French “Maison” created for millennial families. The brand is known for their instantly recognizable, whimsical aesthetic across clothing, GOTS certified organic cotton swaddles (“carrés” or squares) and bedding along with a growing range of lifestyle products. With their lively illustrations by acclaimed Swedish artist Mattias Adolfsson,…
Honoring the Mother
How do we honor the mother? We often use flowers and cards, we pick gifts from shelves, and counters. We purchase shiny necklaces, and perfume, hoping she sees that through these objects we are grateful for her. The things we chose to honor her with are symbols of what we can’t or don’t say every…
