02: Empowered Natural Beauty & Healthy Living with Maria Roach

Hair. It can drive us crazy, cause us to spend a lot of money, and make us feel beautiful. We know that there is so much more to any woman besides her hair, but that doesn’t stop us from spending the time, money, and effort to get it just right. Join us as we do a deep dive today into healthy hair, healthy eating, and healthy living.Maria Roach is the Executive Producer of Documentary & Investigation for Black News Channel. She’s a natural beauty enthusiast who is also a wife, mom, breast cancer survivor, and sun-drenched Floridian. Show Highlights:How black women have been physically harmed by hair products in their efforts to conform to societal norms and expectationsWhy Maria has been digging into Ayurvedic practices for healthy hair, scalp, and skinHow to figure out what products work best for youMaria’s #1 beauty and haircare secret: Go to Target (Listen in to hear why!)The importance of moisturizer and proper hydration for healthy hair, along with proper nutrition, rest, and exerciseHow a plant-based diet can help in many ways, along with vitamin supplementsHow Maria took the steps to go to a 75% plant-based diet, using Impossible Foods meat substitutes, Gardein products, and Purple Carrot meal deliveryHow the dietary shifts have helped Maria feel better and function better on a daily basisMaria’s current endeavors, like her Instagram page, blog, and her work at Black News ChannelHow the pandemic has brought a disconnect in the black community that has been difficult to navigateWhy Maria looks forward to having more loving and open conversations in her community about health and wellnessMaria’s advice to women about going natural with their hair: “Do your research. Know what’s comfortable for you. You can transition using braids or locks. Your natural journey starts where you want it to start, but it can be fun if you have a community around you.” Resources:Connect with Maria for tips, videos, and encouragement: Instagram.Join the Black At It Vibe Tribe on Facebook