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Ni’Kita Wilson: Lifting the Veil - Debunking Skincare Myths

Ni’Kita Wilson is an award winning cosmetic chemistry expert who holds numerous patents, has authored chapters of books, speaks at industry conferences around the country, and worked with The Lift Lab on the development of their line of skin regeneration products (our October subscribers are rece... View Post

Najma Jamaludeen: Inside the Baltimore-Based Temsah Products

Temsah Products uses organic Shea butter, one of the best healing moisturizers around for skin and hair, in their line of natural body and skincare products. The family owned business is dedicated to creating quality products free from artificial fillers, chemical binders or unwanted preservative... View Post

Mugure Crawford - Urban Radio "It" Girl/Media Specialist

Mugure Crawford’s love for music and radio started in her teens during the golden era of Rap/ Hip Hop Soul of the 1980s & 90s. She was exposed to music of all genres from her East African/Kenyan roots, which included a radio in every room of the house. She currently holds one of her dream job... View Post

Kéla Walker: Kéla's Kloset

Kéla Walker is a NYC-based television host and producer with a penchant for style. She created Kéla’s Kloset as a way to “host style for every day women”. Kéla’s style has been featured in outlets including InStyle Magazine, Essence and Time Out New York. We were excited to chat with her and have... View Post

6 Ways to Exercise without Buying an Expensive Gym Membership

By Kim Jackson We know: you have every intention of taking better care of your body. But what you don’t have is the additional budget for an expensive monthly gym membership. Never fear, there are plenty of ways to get fit without stretching (pun intended) beyond your financial means. Here are 6... View Post

Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil for Your Overall Wellness

By Kim Jackson I’ve got extremely sensitive skin, so I am a huge proponent for supplements. Vitamin E, B Vitamins and Omegas are all miracle workers when it comes to my skin. And I’ve noticed that more and more, other women are turning to natural remedies too--including vitamins and essential o... View Post

Adriene Boone

Adriene Boone describes herself as a “funky, intelligent, amusing, natural girl” who shares her musings through various online mediums. In the past she has gotten candid at her personal blog, ‘..East of the Mississippi’; used her feminine point of view to counter the masculine opinions of her mal... View Post

Leeann Sands

Leeann Sands is Director of Ambassador Relations for Black Girls Run!. She is also a Mom, Wife and part-time blogger. You can read about the sunny antics of the Sands family at What Happens in Cali, and learn more about Leeann’s Ultimate Beauty Arsenal below-- Hair: As a naturally curly girl, sm... View Post

Candace Purdie Montgomery: ChicBusyMom.com

Candace Purdie Montgomery is a busy mom of three, Founder/Editor of ChicBusyMom and Event Marketing Director at ESSENCE. In our September COCOBlogger of the Month feature, Candace shares with us what drew her to blogging, how she balances work and family—and of course, her Ultimate Beauty Arsenal... View Post