Tell us about yourself, who is Crystal Simmons? I'm rediscovering my connection with nature, childhood activities, and passion-filled adventures in order to live my best-curated life. I'm the middle daughter of three women that grew up in …
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What inspired you to launch SVK & tell our readers exactly what SVK is all about?
Sonia's Vokalized Kreations (SVK) was founded by Sonia Ballantyne ten years prior. It was originally founded in Orlando, FL. Her vision derived from the time she spent at a prestigious high school. She confesses that she had to be quite creative when …
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Who is Amelia Pavlik
Tell us about yourself, who is Amelia Pavlik? I just turned 40, and I feel so grateful for all of the experiences that have brought me to this point. There’ve been sad moments like getting through my divorce and dealing with the death of my …
Self Acceptance
I’ve done a lot of explaining my whole life. My family and the way we looked never quite made immediate sense to people. I’m the daughter of two gay men to whom I am biologically related. Our mere presence in a room had to be explained because we …
Busy to Balanced
All my life I was taught hard work was above everything. I loved to be busy! I thought my level of busyness was a direct representation of how successful I currently was and would be in life. Time to myself was a myth. My father got sick when I …
Hush up and Hustle
This month we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Helen Hall, founder of Blender Bombs, 80x20 Market, Hustle Charleston, Hustle at Home, and Tipsy Spritzers. Rooted in Charleston, SC, Helen has become an absolute BEAST when it comes to …
Survivor Em
Hi, hey! Emily Rose here. Elated to bring you these words and have a little “get to know me and my story” moment. I’ve always loved writing- it comes much more naturally to me, and each time I’m able to get my hands on a pen and paper or type …
An Ideal Day in The Life of a Sickle Cell Warrior
September is sickle cell awareness month. It’s like a 3rd New Year celebration for me. January 1st being the actual new year and then my birthday being another and nine months later in September, for sickle cell awareness month. It is a time to renew …
Practice an Attitude of Gratitude
Ever heard the phrase “attitude of gratitude?” It might sound a little hokey to you, but if you’re looking for a simple place to start with your emotional health, establishing a gratitude practice is a great first step. What is a gratitude …