Birthday Tings This Weekend! Greetings and Happy Birthday weekend to me! As always, birthdays are an amazing time of reflection and an opportunity to carve out new pathways for elevation, opportunities and improvement. I can't believe that I am turning 52! I don't feel it at all....Well maybe just a little. I just wanted to say thank you to all of you that take the time to read this newsletter weekly. I pray that we provide something of value to you. Whether it be a health and wellness...
11 days ago • 4 min read
LAST HYDRATION CHALLENGE OF THE YEAR Ready to finish the year strong? Our final Address Your Thirst First Hydration Challenge of 2025 is just around the corner, and we want YOU to join us November 1st through the 21st! We will be starting Cycle 4. Over the past few challenges, many participants have shared amazing benefits from simply drinking more water consistently, including: Better sleep Increased energy Improved bathroom experiences (yes, number 2!) Popping skin (yeah..you will get a...
18 days ago • 3 min read
STILL NOT EATING OUT - SOME LESSONS LEARNED + EASY RECIPE INSIDE! As you know, I haven’t eaten out this month—instead, I’ve been cooking for my family. Surprisingly, I don’t miss grabbing bites from my favorite eateries at all. In fact, I’m really enjoying eating at home. Here’s what I’ve learned so far: Cooking is my happy place. Finding joy in what you do matters! Despite my busy schedule, my strong desire to provide healthy meals for my family makes it feel rewarding, not like a chore....
25 days ago • 3 min read
CHALLENGE YOURSELF: NO EATING OUT IN OCTOBER + EASY RECIPES INSIDE! Hey Y'all October is here, and I’m inviting you to join me on a fun and nourishing journey — a whole month of not eating out! Some of you may have goals of saving money, eating healthier, or simply taking the time to enjoy homemade meals. Well my friend, cooking at home has so many benefits. It’s also a wonderful way to connect with your food and yourself. Trust me I know, sometimes cooking can feel overwhelming, so I’ll be...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
THE GREAT LOCK-IN -- ARE YOU IN? Happy Fall Equinox Y'all! We are still riding the wave of excitement from our hydration challenge! The Address Your Thirst First Hydration Challenge just ended on September 21st. Big congrats to the amazing job that our Hydrators did in drinking more water and leveling up their self-care. I know for sure that we have more work to do in this area. We are out here and we need each other. Many of us are working hard to figure things out on our own but we need...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
YOU ARE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUR BODY Have you ever truly considered the relationship you have with your body? I took a yoga class recently, and when the instructor asked us to share the areas of our bodies we wanted to focus on for our practice, she said something shortly after that and it really stuck with me: We are in partnership with our bodies. What does that mean? Am I separate from my body? I asked her to explain, and she reminded me that if we take care of our bodies, they will take...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
WE'RE EXCITED ABOUT SUYA MUSHROOMS Grab-N-Go Fridays Weekend Munch Kits – Kick off Today! Each month, we feature a new plant-based weekly dish infused with culture and a touch of spice for you to enjoy. This September, we are introducing our West African Suya Mushroom Platter—a flavorful favorite from Nigeria that's absolutely delicious! Watch this video where I share more about the Suya Mushroom Platter. How can you enjoy this goodness? Today is Grab-N-Go Friday! CHOOSE between the West...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
CHEF BEEE'S LAST FARM FRESH FRIDAY Greetings, y’all, and Happy September! I hope your month is off to a fantastic start. I wanted to share that this will be my last week at Farm Fresh Friday. It’s been an amazing two-year journey working alongside Farmer J. and the Patchwork City Farm team, bringing you value-added products and plant-based meals every Friday. While Farm Fresh Friday will continue to offer locally grown produce each week, I’ll be transitioning to working out of our commercial...
2 months ago • 3 min read
WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND? Over the past few months, I’ve been sharing pieces of my journey in the health and wellness space—what I’ve learned, what it takes to truly lean in, and the work of healing. But now, I want to hear from you. What’s going on in your world? What health struggles are you facing? Are there things you’re ashamed to say out loud? What beliefs do you hold about what it takes to get better? Is there a topic you think we should be discussing but haven’t yet? Take a moment and hit...
2 months ago • 3 min read