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From Child Actress To Successful Lawyer, Political Commentator & Pundit Kelly Hyman Is A Determined Changemaker
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Today on the blog, we’re heading into the weekend with some good advice from writer Nicole McCray, whose piece is about so much more than a new year’s resolution list.
If we’ve learned anything over the last two years during the global pandemic, it’s that taking care of our mental health and wellbeing is just as important as caring for our physical health.
And the pandemic isn’t the only significant stressor we’ve been handed lately. Political, environmental, economic, and social challenges have sparked stress and anxiety for many.
Here are some steps we can take to ensure mental health and well-being is a daily priority in our lives this year:
🌀30 mins of Self care each day
🌀Get out doors at least once a day
🌀Identify and avoid negative triggers
🌀Find time to connect with people
🌀Lastly, know that you aren’t alone.
Being intentional in our actions is the key. Rather than trying to “get back to normal,” focus on adapting, adjusting, and moving forward in 2022. For more on these tips, head to the link in our bio, and don’t forget to B R E A T H E! 🌬
#breathe #mentalhealth #mindfulness #selfcare #positivity #newyear #pandemic #friday #advice #instagood #connect #health
2 days ago
If there is one thing COVID-19 has exposed, is the need to prioritize health issues that often get pushed aside or stigmatized by various factors.
@evernow, a telehealth company based out of San Francisco is working to fill the gap and make women’s health a priority, amidst a healthcare landscape that is so fraught and complex when it comes to women especially. Evernow’s focus is specifically on women over 40, and they are doubling down on their mission with recent additions to their team.
In December they announced that Dr. Leah Millheiser, an OB/GYN and expert in menopause and female sexual medicine, and Dr. Sonali (Allie) Sharma, an adult psychiatrist and co-host of the podcast Model Mentality, were joining their team.
We wanted to speak with both experts about the work they are doing, and how they hope to empower women in their new roles:
"Knowledge is power when it comes to menopause," says Dr. Millheiser. "The notion that women feel invisible after they go through menopause is real. I hear it from many of my own patients. They feel like the media and the medical community at large has forgotten about them. They are bombarded with messages about the importance of male virility, while the idea of marketing sexuality to the aging woman is still taboo. Evernow was created to address this unmet need and provide care by clinicians who are highly trained in the care of women in the menopause transition and beyond."
"Mental health needs to be a part of how we think about menopause, how we talk about menopause and how we treat menopause," says Dr. Sharma. "My role as an advisor will be to focus on integrating mental health into all aspects of menopause care including education and advocacy.
Read more on how Evernow are empowering women over 40 via the link in our bio! 💊
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#health #womenshealth #mentalhealth #menopause #stigma #evernow #expert #stigma #bodies #empower #sexuality #instagood #WCW #RX
4 days ago
@anastasiawash is the comedic voice of the future. The ‘bi-racial boss lady with curves, curls and sass’ is utilizing her many talents for good by breaking down barriers and giving a voice to those who need it.
Anastasia utilizes her platform to educate her audience about topics such as police brutality, eating disorders, and color-ism. Her lengthy list of award-winning talents have given her many titles including: Actress, Comedian, Podcaster, Writer, Director, Singer, Curvy Model, Comic Con Panelist, and Dance Hall Queen. She’s seen the industry at its best and worst throughout her career, and is now working to be the change she wishes to see in the world.
Throughout the pandemic alone, Anastasia was able to produce, write and star in a one-woman-show that played at the Black Voices Festival and Solo Fest called “50 Shades of Mixed: Confessions of your Ethnically Ambiguous Best Friend” and a web series called “Disordered”. Clearly she has zero spare time on her hands, but we managed to steal some of that to learn more about this badass boss lady and what she has in store for 2022.
Here's why it's important for her to have open conversations about colorism as a bi-racial woman: "I felt isolated and alone and I didn’t want to feel that anymore, and don't want other people to feel alone, so they see themselves and their pain and concerns represented."
Her dream project if budget was no issue:
"I would create a wellness comedy festival. So that wellness doesn’t feel so unattainable to people. I want to have fun with it and reach more people and help people heal."
What she wants to be known for:
"I want them to think, 'she isn’t scared to tackle things that are hard and make us laugh. That she helps us heal through laughter and empathy'."
Get familiar with all things Anastasia Washington via the link in our bio. 🙌🏾📢
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#comedian #biracial #women #blackwomen #colorism #policebrutality #healing #comedy #blacklivesmatter #bosslady #curvemodel #instagood #badass #inspire
5 days ago
Sex toys are typically designed for cisgender men and women. But transgender, non-binary, intersex and/or gender non-conforming folks can sometimes have a difficult relationship with sex toys as very few designers produce toys specifically geared toward their bodies.
While in the past French entrepreneur Alice Derock, who founded @wetforher has focused on being a sex toy company “by women, for women,” her mission has shifted to where it should have been all along – a brand created by queer people for queer people.
Every single person that is sexual should be able to feel empowered and affirmed when they use toys, whether they’re alone or with others. As a toy company founded by and for the LGBTQI+ community, Alice is focusing her attention where it needs to be by expanding WFH’s offerings to include products for and by the trans, NB, intersex and/or GNC community.
We spoke with Alice Derock to learn more about the Wet For Her inclusive expansion, and why there is still so much stigma around sexuality in culture, especially for LGBTQIA folks.
"I think most of the stigma originates from lack of awareness and spread of misinformation and certain beliefs which are simply not true! It’s always taboo to speak about sex, especially about sex for queer people. Cutting through the stigma and prioritizing creating a space for open conversation has proven, at least in my experience, to be the most effective solution to this. Wet For Her is a safe and inclusive LGBTQ webshop dedicated to them."
To get on board the Wet For Her train, head to the link in our bio. 😻🍆💦🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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#wetforher #sexuality #queer #LGBTQIA #inclusive #gender #french #entrepreneur #AliceDerock #friday #stigma #transgender #nonbinary #women #instagood
1 week ago
By Olivia D’Adamo, PR Coordinator at Anika PR
Kelly Hyman has created a notable name for herself in the worlds of politics and law as a determined female voice in often male dominated spaces. Her unconventional and multifaceted background began in Hollywood and landed her in a courtroom. Her strong will and strong mind has allowed her to break barriers and succeed within each path she takes.
Born in Miami Beach, Florida, Kelly was raised by a single mother where she spent most of her childhood in New York City and Los Angeles. The Australian American began her career at a very young age, debuting in commercials and off-broadway plays in the 80’s as a child actress. After being nominated for a Youth in Film Award, she appeared in television shows including The Young and the Restless and Gettin’ There, as well as the comedy film Doin’ Time on Planet Earth.
Once Kelly arrived at UCLA for college, she decided to switch up her career. After a successful internship at the Office of Presidential Inquiries at The White House, she decided to pursue law and politics, where her drive, dedication, and professional abilities fit in most. Kelly graduated with a B.A. in Communications from UCLA and was awarded her Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. She then decided to move back to her place of birth and begin her career journey as an attorney in Miami Beach.
As a third generation lawyer, Kelly has been able to achieve her dreams of advocating for others and making a difference in people’s lives. Hyman worked as an attorney for various law firms including “Kozyak, Tropin, & Throckmorton Law firm,” and “Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, PA.” She was also a clerk to former District Court Judge Brian Sandoval and became licensed to practice in Florida, California, Colorado, and Washington D.C. From 2017-18, Hyman also served as President of the Palm Beach Federal Bar Association.
Hyman’s leadership skills and case winning abilities ultimately led her to start her own firm, “The Hyman Law Firm,” in 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Specializing in mass tort litigation and class action lawsuits, she has disrupted the status quo by representing hundreds of claimants in claims and individual actions filed involving water contamination, tobacco, and Transvaginal mesh and Bladder Slings (including products sold by Bard, Coloplast, Johnson & Johnson/Ethicon, Mentor, Boston Scientific, AMS, and ARIS).
She has been awarded the status of a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney and in 2021, became a Lawdragon Leading Plaintiff Lawyer. Using her platform as a successful attorney, Kelly has taken on cases from sex trafficking to police brutality in order to continuously advocate for those whose voices are not always heard in and out of the courtroom.
Alongside her impressive career as a lawyer, Kelly has also made a name for herself as a legal and democratic political commentator, regularly appearing on Fox News, BBC, ABC, Newsmax, Court TV, and more. As a lifelong democrat, she has volunteered for President Obama’s election and reelection, as well as a poll watcher to protect voters rights. She has continuously used her platform to try to bridge the political divide and lift women’s voices. This led her to be dubbed a “Modern Day Erin Brockovich” by Forbes, which commended her for her ability to communicate the intricacies of law and politics in an accessible manner to the average American.
Kelly often uses her acting experience to get through stressful on-camera moments. When giving her expert opinion on issues like the Harvey Weinstein trial, the 2020 presidential election, and many other social issues, Hyman often has to use her improvisation skills to deliver her message clearly, concisely, and professionally.
In June 2021, Kelly used her vast political and legal knowledge and expertise to release a book titled “Build Back Better: The First 100 Days of the Biden Administration, and Beyond.” The first 100 days of any president’s career has set the tone for the rest of their four to eight year terms. This brief guide reviews the administration’s actions compared to his promises as a candidate, as well as detailed his actions when it came to healthcare, the COVID-19 pandemic, gun safety, environmental policy, and much more.
With successful and well rounded careers, Kelly Hyman has become a strong example for women and girls to stay determined and never give up on your dreams, no matter the circumstances. From taking on corporations and banks and representing citizens who have been harmed to standing her political ground in front of a large television audience, Kelly Hyman is nothing less than a true powerhouse. She will continue to fight for others through law, lift muted voices through political commentary, all while staying mindful and present.
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