Living Well was designed to help Christian women of color flourish in their faith and become champions for justice and joy.
As of August 2022, Living Well is no longer being built out as a brand. Watch this video to learn why. As always, Social Soundtrack is committed to the healing and thriving of Black women, femmes, and communities.
The mission of Living Well was to support Black Christian women who are champions for justice and joy by providing and connecting them with community resources and tools to live well physically, mentally, and spiritually. By empowering Black millennial women to live well on this side of eternity, we can change the narrative about Black women’s health for generations to come.
I don't believe that I need to counter the stereotypes, expectations, and assumptions. I didn't create them, so it's not my job.
[Black women] are always putting out for our husbands, partners, children, friends, extended family, etc. but there comes a time when there is nothing left to give because we're always giving it all. That said, we need people and spaces that see our humanity, that protect our energy and peace and that pour into, and build us up too.
“Black women are not a monolith. We come in all shapes and sizes, we all have different views and tastes when it comes to music, fashion, love, etc. Yes, we can be strong and angry (just like any other human being), but we are so much more than that and we should be represented as such.”
“Love yourself Black women, and never stop. So many factors in this world will try to make you do otherwise but as Momma Toni Morrison said, ‘Love your heart. For this is the prize.’”
“Black Girl Magic is what makes us unique and unlike any other ethnic/gender group. We are the sparkle in society. The stars, the light, the dark sky. We are radiant.”
“[Black girl magic] is the essence of who we are; it flows through our joints and muscles, it welcomes others into our soul, and makes us magnetic.”
“Don’t shrink, bend, or fall back from pursuing what you know to be true. People’s feelings may get hurt and they may not even like you, but that comes with the territory of truth-telling. You don’t need to take responsibility for everyone’s feelings. Speak and walk in the Truth.”
Joy, I've learned, is a posture of living, not just momentary happiness. Authentic joy can exist even during chaos.