HEALTH/WELLNESS

Winning Woman Feature: Ashley Deka

Posted on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 by Andromeda, Women by Choice Founder

Ashley Deka is a Fitness and Accountability Coach based out of Atlanta, Georgia. She has a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management and minor in Business. Her passion is health and fitness and she works with clients online and in person....Read More

5 Ways to Increase Peace and Decrease Stress

Posted on March 4, 2019March 5, 2019 by Andromeda, Women by Choice Founder

I’m noticing that the older I get, the more I’m making peace a priority. I’ve learned that while there are definitely outside forces that can impact my stress level (if I allow them to), a lot of stress can be...Read More

It’s Never Too Late to Choose Better

Posted on February 18, 2019February 18, 2019 by Andromeda, Women by Choice Founder

For years, I felt like my mother didn’t know me and I didn’t know her. The reason for that was lack of communication, but yesterday that changed. She came to visit me this weekend and along with spending some much-needed...Read More

Winning Woman Feature: Ashley Rouse

Posted on February 15, 2019February 16, 2019 by Shellon Johnson

Trade Street Jam Co. is a culinary inspired Brooklyn made jam company created by Ashley Rouse. They curate unique, vegan and low in sugar jams used in craft cocktails, BBQ sauces, glazes for meats or vegetables, baked goods, salad dressings, yogurt...Read More

Committed to a Healthy Lifestyle

Posted on February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 by Andromeda, Women by Choice Founder

A few days ago, I fully committed myself to living a healthier lifestyle. I signed up for a new gym membership and have been going every day since. Next door to the gym is a juice bar. I stopped in...Read More

33 Choices Every Woman Should Make

Posted on January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 by Andromeda, Women by Choice Founder

In a few days, I will celebrate my 33rd birthday so I've been taking time to reflect over all that I've experienced and learned thus far. Perhaps one of the best lessons life has taught me is that my choices...Read More

#MuteRKelly, but Unmute the Talks About Sexual Abuse in Our Homes

Posted on January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 by Andromeda, Women by Choice Founder

Disgusted, sad, and angry are just a few of the feelings I was left with after watching the Surviving R. Kelly documentary on Lifetime. I am disgusted by his actions and the allegations against him, sad for his victims, and...Read More

Why Social Media Breaks Are Needed

Posted on December 18, 2018December 18, 2018 by Andromeda, Women by Choice Founder

Social media has created a space for us to discover, connect with, and interact with people we likely wouldn't be able to without it. I am a fan of social media. I have received great opportunities and met great people...Read More

Breaking Generational Curses

Posted on December 10, 2018December 11, 2018 by Andromeda, Women by Choice Founder

Life hasn’t always dealt me the best cards, but I refuse to become a hurt person who hurts people. For as long as I can remember, my family life has been dysfunctional. Raised by a father who pretty much raised...Read More

Forgiveness is Freedom

Posted on November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 by Andromeda, Women by Choice Founder

I forgive them. I forgive them without needing them to acknowledge what they did to me. I forgive them without receiving an apology. I forgive them because holding onto anger, resentment, disappointment, and sadness was weighing me down and holding...Read More