Studio Wellth
Studio Wellth is a creative hub where stories, art, and wellness collide. Dive into exclusive features that spotlight our writers, enjoy artistic submissions from our readers, discover curated music playlists, and explore thoughtful TV and film reviews. It’s a space to connect, reflect, and celebrate the vibrant voices shaping the Hope+Wellth community.
Forever: A Modern Twist On Judy Blume’s 1975 Novel
Based on Blume’s groundbreaking 1975 novel, Forever explores the emotional rollercoaster of first love, identity, and coming-of-age with a modern lens starring Lovie Simone (Keisha) and Michael Cooper Jr (Justin). Mara masterfully reimagines the classic, preserving its raw honesty while layering it with the cultural richness, depth, and nuance she’s known for.
Meagan Good to Star in New Lifetime Thriller ‘I’ll Never Let You Go’
This just in from Deadline. Meagan Good is teaming up with Lifetime again to star in and executive produce the thriller, ‘I’ll Never Let You Go.’ She will star as Emily Westover, a poised and successful art gallery director whose life takes a turn for the worse after an affair with Italian artist, Carlo, played by Antonio Cupo.
Headphones in, World Off: A Playlist for Peace, Productivity and Power
If you had a chance to read my first article in the first issue of this amazing magazine, you already know how much I love diving into the intersection of music and mental health. Music has healing properties. It has this amazing way of lifting us up, grounding us or even pushing us forward when we need it. It’s the universal language by which we all communicate and has this uncanny ability to meet us exactly where we are.
Biographies and Memoirs That Will Motivate You to Create Your Own Lane
What if someone out there has lived your story—faced your same challenges—and still found a way to turn vision into victory? Wouldn’t you want to know how they made it happen?
In The Moment Featuring Tryphena Wade, Broadway Actress
Nkechi Okoro Carroll
Black women in Hollywood are still hugely underestimated—so much so that we often don’t even know the names of the incredible creatives behind the stories that move us. Nkechi Okoro Carroll is one of those visionaries. I’ve rewatched All American seasons 1 through 6 five times (yes, five times!) because it’s just that good, and Found (check out a snippet in the video) has officially become a date-night-in staple for me and my husband.
Empowerment Reads: Memoirs and Self-help Books That Will Inspire Women on Their Empowerment Journey
Every woman should allow themselves the opportunity to rest, reset, reflect, and renew any area of their life that serves their purpose. When the load gets heavy, and you feel like you’re doing it all, it’s okay to give it a rest. If you’re still striving to become the best version of yourself but something isn’t working, it’s okay to reset. When you finally get to where you’re going and can say, “Girl I did that”, you won’t be afraid to reflect on past struggles because you’ve reawakened as the renewed and empowered woman you were always meant to be.
12 Songs That Will Have You Feeling Yourself: A Curated List of Songs by Female Artists That Inspire Confidence and Empowerment
Sometimes, life comes at you quickly leaving you confused and all over the place. You’re searching for the one thing that will give you the feel-good boost you’re looking for . . . MUSIC! Breaking barriers with fierce lyrics, saying what they mean and meaning what they say, these female artists and their songs will not only empower and inspire you but will leave you feeling good as hell in the process.
Jennie & Doechii’s ExtraL Is the Power Anthem We’ve Been Waiting For
So, I’m not only a music lover but I truly believe in the power of music. It’s a universal language. It can communicate emotions without you having to find the exact words yourself. It’s healing. So, when a song like ExtraL comes along—bold, confident, and dripping in self-assurance—it’s more than just music.
Kendrick Lamar’s Pop Out Concert: The Pinnacle of Black Culture
On Juneteenth of this year (2024), rapper Kendrick Lamar hosted a concert called “The Pop Out: Ken and Friends.” This concert came in the wake of one of the biggest rap beefs of all time—and the biggest of this generation—Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake.
In The Moment Featuring Lisa Rigoli, Leadership Coach & HR Consultant
In The Moment Featuring Joy Ewing, Marriage & Family Therapist
In The Moment Featuring Nzinga Imani, Actress & Model
The Triple Six Eight
Tyler Perry’s The Six Triple Eight brings to...
Acrylic Painting of Aretha Franklin by Tania Wineglass
This acrylic painting was painted by Tania Michelle Wineglass. It’s from her Legacy Series of Aretha Franklin. Aretha Franklin (1942–2018) was an iconic American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist, widely regarded as the “Queen of Soul.”
Acrylic Painting of Dorothy Dandridge by Tania Wineglass
With a dynamic artistic journey spanning over 30 years, Tania Michelle Wineglass has left an indelible mark on the Midwestern and Southern art scenes. Her diverse body of work has graced prestigious venues, including the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, several universities and galleries in New York.
A Royal Surprise on BET+
BET+’s A Royal Surprise lives up to its name, delivering a charming story of love, identity, and trust. The film stars Jennifer Freeman as Riley, a humble American bookstore owner, and Thapelo Mokoena as Mandla, a South African prince with a secret. Their love story begins in America, where Mandla is living a seemingly ordinary life far from his royal duties.
Sweet Magnolias – The Netflix Series We Didn’t Know We Needed
There’s just something about a show set in a...
With Love, Meghan on Netflix
Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle reality show, With...
Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative by Keke Palmer
Award-winning entertainer Keke Palmer blessed the book community with an experience we’ll never forget. With raw humor and authenticity Keke talks about how she learned to be the master of herself and control the narrative of her life so no one or nothing could have power over her. She’s honest about her personal struggles and takes ownership of the boundaries she didn’t set that influenced her actions and some for those around her. Throughout the book,…
Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble by Deesha Dyer
Without credentials or connections, Deesha Dyer landed the role of a lifetime as the White House social secretary to former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. How often is a regular ‘around the way girl’ with no political background given the opportunity to intern at the White House? Battling with imposter syndrome, negative self-talk, and finding her place in the world Deesha invites us on her unique journey of overcoming self-doubt, learning to appreciate her authentic self, and proving to the world nothing is out of reach for a dreamer.
Healing Through Connection: A Book Review of Sisterhood Heals by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Let me introduce you to a book you’ll absolutely love! The author’s writing is captivating, insightful, incredibly relatable and it will stay with you long after reading. Centered around the sisterhood of Black women, Sisterhood Heals begins by sending a powerful message: “the gathering of Black women is sacred, it is magical, and it is healing.” For many Black women, it can be challenging to form and build the type of sister-friendships we desire or seek to maintain.
Crocheting Can Be So Much More Than a Hobby
Crocheting is often seen as a creative outlet, a way to make beautiful, handmade items that bring joy to the maker and recipient alike. But beyond the stitches and patterns, crocheting offers something deeper: a mindful practice that can calm the mind and center the spirit.
What Stevie Wonder’s “As” Teaches Us About Unconditional Love
By Marcus Norris Stevie Wonder is a man who...
