Today we chat self-care with Lauren and Deun from Black Girl in Om. Black Girl In Om promotes holistic wellness and inner beauty with an emphasis on self-care, self-love, and self-empowerment for communities of color. Through their website, events, and podcast, Black Girl in Om share wellness practices, and through this work cultivate richer understandings of what it means to be healthy and beautiful from the inside out. Listen to the full episode now!
Lauren Ash is the Founder and Creative Director of Black Girl in Om, co-founder of Lifestyle with Ivory + Ash, and co-founder of Party Noire. She is passionate about curating meaningful wellness and self-care experiences on and offline for women of color, from the Black Girl in Om podcast to in-person meditations and yoga sessions. Lauren’s work has recently been featured in i-D, NYLON, Teen Vogue, and New York Magazine. She is currently producing her first full-length audio meditation EP as part of her artist residency at the University of Chicago and is gearing up lots of travel for her first multi-city yoga tour. To learn more about Lauren Ash, click on her photo below!
Deun Ivory is a multifaceted creative entrepreneur most-recognized for her aesthetic as a photographer + illustrator. As the Art Director for Black Girl in Om + Co-founder of Lifestyle with Ivory + Ash, she cultivates communities and experiences that promote wellness, women empowerment + affirmation for women of color. Her eye for compelling imagery, authentic story-telling + elegant use of minimalism has garnered the attention of Essence Magazine, Instagram + other major brands who’ve declared her an influencer + an artist to watch. To learn more about Deun Ivory, click on her photo below!
I loved this episode on self-care! Lauren’s point on being mindful about health in terms of vitamins and minerals really hit home. Although I eat a pretty balanced diet, I want to make sure that I’m consuming all of the nutrients I’m lacking. I’ve definitely been looking more into natural dietary supplements that come from food sources – just have to figure out which one fits my specific needs. Also, I think I might need to follow Deun’s lead and take a relaxing bath this weekend lol
yess that all sounds lovely! take that bath girl