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COCOBelle: The Poshe Fashionista, Camesha Powell

Fashion meets style, grace, humility, brains and brawn. Cliché as it may sound, Camesha Powell is a truly a force to be reckoned with. With a Master’s Degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in Global Fashion Management she has held positions as a professional stylist, creative director... View Post

Why You Have to Forgive Yourself

I've crashed and burned many times in my life and I've taken some casualties. I've never intentionally set out to hurt anyone but I've been self-absorbed and avoidant. I’ve left things unfinished without explanation. I've lured in guys - nice guys who really liked me - and dumped them without ... View Post

COCOBelle of the Month: Beauty Blogger Ofunne Amaka

Throughout history women of color have been underserved by the cosmetic industry. Popular brands either don’t make foundation in a wide range of shades or neglect to show how their products look on darker skin tones. Enter beauty blogger Ofunne Amaka. You may have heard of her popular Instagram a... View Post

HEALTH & FITNESS: 10 Reasons to Eat Healthy That Have Nothing to Do with Fitting into That Teeny Bikini!

Whether you’re working on your summer body or making a few lifestyle changes, healthy foods should always be on your grocery list. Munching on more nutritious foods have a lot of benefits that lead to feeling good from the inside out. From a healthy, strong immune system to gorgeous skin, adopt... View Post

Meet Our June 2016 COCOBelle, Glow Maven Latham Thomas

Our COCOBelles are extraordinary women leading extraordinary lives. This month’s spotlight is on the gorgeous and talented, Latham Thomas. As her instagram bio states, she is a Creative Matrix, Author, Soulful Doula, Yogini, Dreamer, and Founder of Mama Glow. Named one of the “Top 100 Women to... View Post

COCOSpirit: When It's Time to Put Yourself First and Let Go of Toxic People

I used to attract toxic people into my life all the time. Many sensitive, introspective people have this issue. Maybe because we always want to see the good in folks or we're attentive listeners -- maybe because we don't like conflict and have trouble saying no. At first, I'd feel like I was be... View Post

COCOSpirit: Taking Responsibility for Your Emotional Wellness

We were sitting at the kitchen table talking about the men, the babies, the jobs - she shared, I shared, she laughed, I laughed. I made light of things that kept me up at night. I envied her ease - she seemed so light-hearted. I wondered if she was for real or just pretending (like me). Fina... View Post

COCOBelle: Black Girl Magic At It’s Finest, Ginger + Liz

When Ginger Johnson and Liz Pickett met in 2006, the two had an immediate connection bonding over all things beauty with a particular obsession with nail lacquer and living a vegan lifestyle. During a conversation at brunch, the ladies shared that they’d both had harsh reactions to toxic ingredie... View Post

COCOSpirit - Quiet and Reserved? How to Network with Confidence

If you’re like me, networking feels shallow and forced and you'd rather not engage in it at all. But making real, genuine connections that always feels good. I’m inspired by meaning and connection. The possibility of finding these things gives me energy and purpose, a reason to come out of my... View Post