Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez

It's strange to think that at the end of the year I will be the

It’s time we stop teaching shame and start spending more time fostering healthy sexual identities in young girls.

Motherhood is stressful, and between regretting things we did in the past and planning for the future, it's hard to remember to eat lunch. Despite being pulled every possible direction, it’s important to practice self-care. And one of the easiest ways to ensure that you are taking care of yourself is to practice mindfulness.

I couldn’t believe the medical system and several of my peers had me obsessing about my food consumption. I was experiencing food shaming during pregnancy.

“It’s about uplifting and empowering women to feel like they can be confident and do anything. Not just dance.”

There’s nothing wrong with frugality. However, if spending money causes physical or emotional discomfort, it might be a sign of something more serious.

For me, feminism felt like finding a beautiful shoe in the wrong size. No matter how much I strained, it never seemed to be a perfect fit. I found my size in womanism.

One way to combat negative outcomes post-election is to raise more inclusive children.