I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia

Pushing forward

By Anyiné Galván-Rodríguez The 2020 pandemic impacted us all at different levels. In the blink of an eye, our lives changed, we quarantined and had no idea of what would come next. Whether or not we were considered essential workers, we all had to get acclimated to a new way of living. The majority of… Continue reading Pushing forward

I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia, Self-Care, Writing corner

Lessons I would share with my 20 year old self #1

As I reflect on my journey, as my birthday month begins, I started to ask myself what would I tell my 20 year old self. Without changing any events in my life of course because they all have shaped me to be the person I am today. However, I thought about what simple advice I… Continue reading Lessons I would share with my 20 year old self #1

I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia, Writing corner

Lánzate conference 2016

At the 2016 Lánzate Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico posing with fellow panelist Raquel from BoriquaChicks, Omilani founder of Latinegras  and panel audience. I also had the honor to meet fellow Dominican and founder of the the Black Joy Project Kleaver Cruz.  

I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia, Motherhood

What do we tell our Afro-Latino children now?

  What do we tell our Afro-Latino children now? As we enter a new era in USA after the 2016 presidential election, many Afro-Latino parents may feel a sense uncertainty about what is to come and how it may affect their children. The reality is, we do not have control of what our children may or… Continue reading What do we tell our Afro-Latino children now?

Hair & Beauty, I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia

Wash day: Mixed chicks Leave-in 

​ Wash day!!! Back to my Leave-in conditioner by Mixed Chicks for kids. I'm not a kid but my curls love the gentle moisturizing love of this product. No gel...no other products! Easy for a busy working chica like myself. Step 1: Pary my hair in 4 and distribute product. Comb it out gently to… Continue reading Wash day: Mixed chicks Leave-in 

Hair & Beauty, I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia

Fun Day Sunday with naturalistas OwnByFemme and HeyGorJess

Today I had the amazing pleasure to meet these beautiful ladies in the naturalista community. From travel tips to advice about monetizing your brand, the #femmeinbloom tour brunch was awesome and super informative! @ownbyfemme @heygorjess Thank you for stopping by in Chicago!!! A big plus of the brunch?! I got to meet a fellow AfroLatina… Continue reading Fun Day Sunday with naturalistas OwnByFemme and HeyGorJess

I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia, Self-Care

Why is it important for us women to identify our Tribe?

By: AfroLatina Natural It is important for us women to identify our Tribe. As women, to reach our best selves, it is important to search for our life’s purpose, follow it and fulfill it. However, finding your purpose, let alone fulfilling it, may not be an easy task. It is a work in progress at… Continue reading Why is it important for us women to identify our Tribe?

Hair & Beauty, I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia

Skin product review: Dead sea mask 

​So I went to Marshall's and found a SpaScriptions Dead Sea wash off mask for $5! I was super excited! Tried it and  loved how my skin felt afterwards. Gentle and soothing to the skin. You can get 2 masks out of the package. Plus I had some spooky fun scaring my kids with the… Continue reading Skin product review: Dead sea mask