I am a wellness advocate, socio-cultural historian, and educator.
I help black communities and especially black women by giving them the information they need to make more informed decisions about their personal wellness so that they can thrive and better serve their families and communities.
Introducing The Exhale Podcast! Episode 001: Expectations
Oriola settles in to discuss expectations, what they are and what they may mean for our interactions with others. Self awareness and boundaries are key. Accept and release, to continue our journeys… The Exhale Podcast @ Oriola Speaks Episode 001: Expectations If... read more
The Black Vote, That Magical Creature…
I wanted to take some time out to discuss a very unassuming yet important thing. The Black vote. It’s a mythical thing that simultaneously does and does not exist and is a thing of ultimate power, apparently. To hear everybody else tell it. In almost all angles,... read more
Mind Your Own Isms, Lady (Farrakhan Isn’t the Problem)
Scapegoating Black folks is never the right way to go…
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