About Maui Bigelow

Unfavorable relationships with unfavorable men should be left to wither and die.

If “it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck—then it’s a duck” is a thing … believe it.

What I understand now is that being diagnosed with multiple myeloma is linked to my purpose. It provided another opportunity for me to encourage, empower and energize women and girls during the process of me growing, healing, and coming to terms with my reality.

Holistic wellness consultant Queen Po is sharing a few affirmations that will help you take your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health to the next level, or at least get you started on prioritizing all of those things, which equate to your holistic health.  

You are the reason you are great, not your house, not your car, not your designer bags or any of your friends; you are your best thing. However, until you activate your authority over you and see just how great you are, your light won't shine as it is intended to; trust me, I know.

Maui Bigelow's affirmation for the week is "You are your greatest responsibility." Treat yourself right.

The results of the upcoming runoff elections will determine not only what work is done in the state but how. And the outcome will have a lasting effect on healthcare, employment, and criminal justice-- all issues that negatively impact African-Americans at a greater rate than any other community.

Had it not been for fearless fat Black girls, many designers would've never expanded their offerings past an XL and a number of intentionally size-inclusive brands might not even exist today. 

Black Coffee, No Sugar No Cream (Or Whatever), Just Not Starbucks

One of the most challenging and rewarding relationships many Black women have is with another Black woman. I’m not sure if the challenges we meet are due to our differences or our similarities, but many times they create a space that requires work. For many Black women, including myself, one of the relationships that fit […]

Melissa Thomas Scott said "The thought of contracting the Coronavirus or being quarantined away from my children is frightening.

I think I speak for the masses when I say the news of Alexis Crawford’s death was heartbreaking. I literally said a little prayer for Alexis and her family every time her story came across my news feed. While I know that more times than not missing Black girls don’t make it home, I wanted […]