Sweat Everyday

06/20/2022

Tech is believed to be objective, unbiased and a free and fair space for all. WELP, it IS NOT! When we look to discuss equity in. Technology it starts with people! So
Join me/us this upcoming Wednesday as we discuss DEIJ in tech.

Virtual chat and all are welcome.

Register at witpgh.org/events/ for any donation amount you choose!

The work of racial justice begins with ourselves. The practice of embodied mindfulness- paying attention to our thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, in an open, nonjudgemental way - increases our emotional resilience, helps us recognize our unconscious bias, and gives us space to become less reactive and to choose how we respond to injustice. ~Rhonda McGee, The Inner Work of Racial Justice

05/29/2022

So wonderful to get a visit from my Mom today! 🙏🏾💖🙏🏾 to my sis
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Found these pics of my mom the other day. I’ve never seen them before. Thought I’d share them. 🥰😊

Repost from

05/22/2022

So excited to partner with Sojourn and Align to host wellness for Women In Tech PGH especially for this month of JOIN US!

Interested in learning self massage techniques?

I will be offering my expertise for this virtual workshop with for women in tech!

I will give you tips and tricks to help relieve tension in your hands, forearms, and neck that often arise from extended time at a desk or computer.

I am happy to host this event with the incredible who will be sharing mindfulness practice to help encourage a holistic and positive work life balance.

This event is pay what you can and registration is open at witpgh.org/events/

Hope to see you on May 23 for a Monday Mental Health Break!

05/10/2022

Nature always reminds us of resilience.
Today while standing out back, with the insurance adjuster, recounting how this storm (from last week) blew away siding and damaged my home, I caught a glimpse of this beauty. She bloomed this morning…the storm didn’t blow her away and neither will any storm to that to us!
The storm and this flower are all nature they both exists and remind us of life, of resiliency, strength and the beauty surround us.

03/31/2022

Spring is here and it is time to reset, refresh and renew along with the season! Join us !

Update! Sunday Safe Spaces will be happening THIS weekend. Join co-hosts and for their monthly Sunday Safe Spaces discussion. Episode 18 guest is Ta'lor L. Pinkston,

Ta'lor L. Pinkston is a Self-love Therapist, Speaker, and Activist who is dedicated to helping individuals choose self-love as a coping skill for mental health and healing.

These community conversations for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color happen monthly. Each month we share stories and individual experiences from the intersections of race and disability while exploring healing + wellness tools for mind and body.

This month's topic is Renew & Refresh.

03/16/2022

I am really looking forward to having on, with myself and for this month’s Safe Spaces event 12pm ET (3/20).
We will discuss her new book Pause, Rest, Be as well as have her read and guide us through a little rest practice. Challenging times call for rest, clarity and healing. It builds our resiliency and we KNOW this talk will empower us all!
Livestream it on Facebook and YouTube.
Link in bio!

03/11/2022

Water break

03/10/2022

People comment that I look “so young” for my age. I suppose I do. I believe it is
🧬 Genetics AND my ability to test and take care of myself in the midst of challenges. That is why I LOVE what and offered as a gift to our ( & ) friends!




WON! These gifts!

Everyone wins when we are able to rest! Everyone will also when on March 20th when Octavia reads with us from her book pause, Rest, Be and guides us through a rest practice! See you then!

03/03/2022

So EXCITED to welcome , author of "Pause, Rest, Be" as she joins Sunday Safe Spaces, live on October 20th! To prepare, we are giving away THREE Rest Kits. You can enter to win "Pause, Rest, Be" and some wonderful rest tools from our neighbors, women-owned wellness business, !

The opens today. You can enter to win
- "Pause, Rest, Be" by Octavia Raheem
-Una Biologicals
Lavender Eye Pillow
Lavender Mint Body Butter
Crown Chakra Oil Blend
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*Each action is one entry:
1. Like this photo!
2. Tag your friends in the comments. Tag as many friends as you want! The more tags the more chances to win!
3. Subscribe to Open Spaces newsletter through the Linktree Open Up Pittsburgh]]
4. Share this post in your IG story and say why you want to rest! (if your account is private, send us a screenshot of your share)

*Winner must be following all 3 accounts Open Up Pittsburgh]], and

Timeline:
- Contest starts today and closes Monday March 7th at 8pm EST.
- Winner will be announced Tuesday March 8th at 2pm via Open Up Pittsburgh]] IG story

02/13/2022

Hey 👋🏾 Friends!
Kitchen window TALK! I am here just shooting the 💩 on:
💙 Hydration
❤️ LOVE (Valentine’s)
🖤 Black History Month
💛 SUPER BOWL 💙

Sending LOVE to you! Hands on my heart chakra 💚 now thinking of YOU.

How are you doing?

01/21/2022

Keeping it real, flaws and all. Not a “perfect body” by social standards but, I say it is because, my body has perfectly…

🌎 has been strong & functioning for decades
👦🏽👦🏽👦🏾 carried, birthed & nursed, healthily 3 children
💪🏾 is strong & resilient
🧘🏽‍♀️ let me teach for over 20 years
I see areas of my body that I complain about in this picture. However, that is not important, or real. I am reminded of all it does and that is real.

What is your body’s truth? Please comment and share below, we really wanna hear yours.


Also, this outfit makes me feel so comfy! , keeps me supported and feeling fine!

01/05/2022

🥂Happy 2022 Friends
(old and new)
🥅 intentions & goals
Setting them at the beginning of the year is good. What I also believe is the most authentic you can be to yourself, everyday, every year, every moment is the best way to support yourself, your intentions and your goals.
✨Here I am as authentically me as can be. ✨

Hey, what are your 2022 goals?