Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as heart disease are classified as one of those diseases that can be prevented through lifestyle modifications. According to the American Heart Association organization, approximately 80% of CVDs, especially heart diseases, are avoidable.
Although this disease can affect anyone irrespective of gender or race. Statistical data on…
I still remember the first time I heard about veganism. Like anything not designed or made for people of colour like myself. I saw it as yet another western dieting fad that had no place in my life. That is because the veganism I first heard of really WASN’T…
My name is Fatima-Zahra, I am Moroccan and the owner of FACEPALM Studio.
I was born and raised on the northwest side of the Continent. Growing up, like most Moroccan girls, I’ve been taught to take care of my body by going to the hammam every other week to exfoliate…
In the past 3 years, I have filled and signed countless job applications, and in all of them, I would always find myself held between bounds, not knowing which option to tick when the question of disability arises. This reluctance arose after an interview with a private institution for…
If there is one thing I love about working at She Evolves. It is the idea that we hold near and dear that we are all enough as we are. In a world where everything is pushing you to be bigger, better and even faster. Knowing that you can…
I don’t know about you ladies, but the past two years have been a rollercoaster of emotions. From breakups to the world crisis at large and of course COVID 19. It often feels like things just keep piling on. And sucker-punching me back to square one. This is why…
Growing up in an African household. I was taught how to behave in a manner that always saw partner, child, family and community obligation before self. It is no surprise then that when it came to working and raising a family of my own later on in life, I…
Whilst the holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, family and gifts. It can also be triggering for many people and bring about bouts of anxiety, depression and feeling lonely. As someone who lost both her parents at an early age. I know too well how…