Women’s History Month has arrived and this year’s theme, “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” is near and dear to our hearts. Although many women are doing the hard but necessary work of healing our bodies and nurturing our hearts, we chose to highlight these five women. Check out our list and tell us who else you think deserves to be recognized.

Tricia Hersey - The Nap Ministry

Tricia Hersey is probably unlike anyone you’ve ever seen before. She is a teacher, poet, chaplain, and community organizer who has created a profound movement that challenges people to move beyond the common mainstream understanding of wellness. She created The Nap Ministry as a global pioneering effort that uses the “rest is resistance” and “rest as reparations” framework that she created. Her work is powerful and provides healing and hope to her over 400k followers. In October 2022, she will release her first book, Rest is Resistance, which will detail the guiding principle framework of the nap ministry.

“The how to avoid burnout and self-care tips gotta include a focus on capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy. These are the systems causing stress, not your lack of a facial and an expensive new pillow.” - The Nap Ministry

Noor Tagouri - Noor

Noor Tagouri is an award-winning journalist, producer, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur who tells stories that bring people together and help foster relationships across lines that seek to divide us. Most recently, she is working on a new documentary /podcast series that will highlight stories of Muslim men and women that have been impacted by the false narrative of Muslim and Arab communities.

“Pain and struggles can be channeled into purpose and good. I promise.” - Noor Tagouri

Tai Beauchamp - The Brown Girl Jane, Morning Mindset with Tai

Tai Beauchamp is a media personality, speaker, creative director, and entrepreneur that has made health and wellness not only a huge part of her brand but also an important part of her life. Tai is a co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of The Brown Girl Jane, a health and beauty company that focuses on the wellness of women by bringing them authentic and inclusive plant-based products. The Brown Girl Jane was recently named Refinery29’s Beauty Innovator of the Year. Then within her personal brand, she also has Morning Mindset with Tai, an almost daily IG Live where she practices mindfulness and mental health with her audience featuring special guests. 

“Who you are is deeper and much more dynamic than a title, a job, a relationship to or with someone. It is empowered and powered by the Divine. So today, as you lean into your self-worth, get to know the true you.” - Tai Beauchamp

Adriana Alejandre - Latinx Therapy 

LatinX Therapy by Adriana Alejandre, has gained international attention as “a directory and a bilingual podcast that destigmatizes mental health myths & provides education to combat the stigma through technology and in-person services.” She created this platform when she noticed a lack of mental health professionals that could speak both English and Spanish. She records her podcast episodes in English and Spanish and offers a diverse directory of services for her community that includes “free screenings for depression, eating disorders, and other common mental illnesses.”

“The best piece of advice for me came with validation and from the question: Does it hurt you or harm you to keep it inside? I had someone validate the pain I was going through and advise me to speak with a mental health professional. This was a long time ago, but it was because of this moment that I am where I am today and am living life as liberated as I can today. I bring this question in many situations in life.” - Adriana Alejandre, HipLatina Interview

Morgan Harper Nichols - Storyteller

Morgan Harper Nichols is an artist, designer, and writer, and she regularly shares her inspirational art and quotes on her Instagram feed. She also recently published a book, Peace is a Practice, which is a guide to help you take daily steps to peace and become a peacemaker in your own life. You can download her daily wallpaper art, messages, and journal prompts on her app Storyteller.

“While I am learning to make peace with the plans that fell apart, I am learning to breathe deep and keep an open heart to the hope-filled possibility that there is more ahead of me.” - Morgan Harper Nichols