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B. Rooted Wellness was founded in October, 2019, by Brianna Simpson to provide Southeast Michigan with health and wellness coaching. We take pride in providing evidence based, emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant women and their families, before, during, and after birth. In addition to our doula services, B. Rooted Wellness is committed to community outreach and public awareness.

Learn more here: https://www.brootedwellness.com/

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Meet our guess Roberta Bell

I have a Bachelors of Science in Family Studies and Gerontology and  Masters Business Administration, Human Resources. I am a seasoned family advocate and love to support  self empowerment! I have years of Addiction, Social Services and Mental Health Experience. I am a Public Speaker! I co-authored a book on Women issues in 2016, Sistah to Sistah. I am an educator in all areas of Early Childhood Education, to include Management. I am known as the tool lady, to those whom I have came in contact with because I offer tools for living a life of Mindfulness. My goal is to continue to assist others throughout this journey called life!

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Learn about moving through the world with confidence with Ramonia “Riley” Griffin. 

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Michelle's favor quote: You are you, I am I, be in the moment, be in the now.  I will capture the rest.

Hello, I'm Michelle!  Born and raised in Northern Indiana.  All my life I have loved photography and babies. I gained most of my hands on experience as a nursing assistant in an Amish Birthing Center.  Over 16 years ago I documented my first birth!  Where I went in just as a support person and took my camera with me.  My photography business took off 8 years ago and I have never looked back.  I have a wonderful birth community here who support the work I do as a photographer.  I truly believe an image says a thousand words.  An image can heal a broken heart, evoke an emotion, bring us back to a moment, and fill a void we may not have known existed.   Through my doula work, I am able to work alongside birthing people and help bring awareness to the birth process.  I aim to aide birthing families in a better birth experience, all while capturing their journey as it unfolds.  My goal is to capture raw emotion, and moments that we may not even realize happened during birth.  I want those fleeting moments captured for you to share your birth with others.  Sharing our stories brings better awareness to better birth outcomes.

Learn more about Michelle 

https://www.instagram.com/michelleglennphotography/  

https://www.facebook.com/glennmichellephotography

Hello, I'm Michelle! Born and raised in Northern Indiana. All my life I have loved photography and babies. I gained most of my hands on experience as a nursing assistant in an Amish Birthing Center. Over 16 years ago I documented my first birth! Where I went in just as a support person and took my camera with me. My photography business took off 8 years ago and I have never looked back. I have a wonderful birth community here who support the work I do as a photographer. I truly believe an image says a thousand words. An image can heal a broken heart, evoke an emotion, bring us back to a moment, and fill a void we may not have known existed. Through my doula work, I am able to work alongside birthing people and help bring awareness to the birth process. I aim to aide birthing families in a better birth experience, all while capturing their journey as it unfolds. My goal is to capture raw emotion, and moments that we may not even realize happened during birth. I want those fleeting moments captured for you to share your birth with others. Sharing our stories brings better awareness to better birth outcomes.

To learn more go to...

https://www.instagram.com/michelleglennphotography/  https://www.facebook.com/glennmichellephotography

Women's History Month. Take note 

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1979- Women could be fired for being pregnant 

1980 Harassment in the work place 

19173 in all 50 states serve on a jury 

1972- run in the Boston Marathon 

1969- File a no fault divorce 

1971 -Attend all Ivy League school 

1994- Wear pants in congress

As a consultant, I've worked with various small businesses ranging from hospitality to multi-media services. As a public relations and marketing professional, I have learned the benefits of planning ahead, but also when to pivot and think on my feet to make the most of every opportunity for my clients. I value great people, top-notch work, and finding viable business solutions. I’m a firm believer in social responsibility by aligning myself with organizations with an ethical framework that benefits our society at large.

Join our conversation and learn about how sickle cell anemia has impacted Gardner's life. Her life story is powerful and thought provoking. How is your community supporting people with sickle cell anemia?

Learn more about Lisa 

https://www.mqgconsulting.com/

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I became the “girl who could sew” at a young age. I started sewing at the age of nine with a needle and thread and by age 12, I had taught myself how to use a sewing machine. All throughout high school and into college, I made many of my outfits and wore them with pride. It was no surprise when my love of making clothing lead me across the country to the fashion capital of the world – New York City. I attended and graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in Patternmaking. The beauty of this program was that instead of simply being someone who designed and made clothing, I would also become a “Clothing Engineer” with a keen understanding of garment construction.

Shortly after graduating from FIT, I was hired as a Technical Designer for the Michael Kors label. This position was what really developed me to have an expert eye for solving fit issues as well as understanding the quality of a garment's construction. I also had the privilege of working with amazing Tailors and Seamstresses who practically took me under their wing to teach me their techniques. I felt beyond blessed because this "hands on" experience was something that couldn't be taught in school but I instead learned it directly from the "best of the best" in the fashion industry. I started sewing more and more for other people that it became a part-time gig for me. I made a wide range of garments, but quickly grew to love bridal and evening-wear the most because of how it transformed my clients and allowed them to see a more glamorous version of themselves.

Over the years, I have altered hundreds of dresses and customized many formal looks. This is the work that fuels me. It takes skill and heart and keeps me connected to the drive I've had since I was a little girl. Every project, every client, and each of their special moments welcomes me into a story that is bigger than my own. It is truly a blessing to be able to do what I love for a living, as well as share that love with the clients that I am so fortunate to work with. My goal is to make each and every one of them feel special, look beautiful, and know that when they work with me - they are in good hands.

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Website: https://ninacherie.com/

Instagram.com/byninacherie

Facebook.com/Ninacheriecouture

Dr. Baynes teaches in the Africana Studies as an adjunct professor. Her courses include Contemporary African American Literature, African American Families, The Harlem Renaissance, African American Women's History, African American Culture and Expression and African American History- Post Civil War to Present.

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