creating content and finding joy with aley arion

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Aley Arion is a true multi-hyphenate and multi-passionate creative, who calls herself a 'creative hope-dealer.' From her roots as an OG blogger to becoming a lifestyle and wellness writer, Aley shares stories that inspire through fashion, advice, and everyday life. Her work has been featured on platforms like xoNecole, Essence, and her Substack community, Creative Girl Check-In. As the founder of Black Girl Playground, Aley has created a social wellness collective that brings joy and play into the digital world, reconnecting us all with our inner child. I can’t wait to dive into her journey today! Moments: 1:26 Meet Aley 4:06 Black Girl Playground 6:55 Defining “play” and wellness 10:08 Challenges in community building 14:24 Work/life “balance” 17:51 Creative writing and burnout 21:07 Building a personal brand 24:58 Authenticity and social media 29:35 Creative blocks and finding inspiration 32:15 Brand building and launching Black Girl Playground 37:32 How to get involved and the future of BGP 43:47 Advice for aspiring content creators, founders, etc. 46:02 Some of Aley’s favorite things Connect with Aley: On ⁠Instagram⁠ Join Black Girl Playground Her website

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