wellness with kaila
celebrating Black history through care, creativity, and community
FEBRUARY 2026
a practice that grounds me
Black wellness is ancestral, innovative, and deeply communal. This space honors the people, practices, and stories—past and present—that remind us rest, joy, and care have always been part of our legacy.
culture as wellness
1 / we're supporting
week 1
The Alliance for African American Alliance in Central Texas
An Austin-based non-profit that creates opportunities for African Americans to achieve optimal physical, mental, and social well-being. Their programs include A Better Me, Project Breast Care, Inter-generational Gardening Soul to Soul, & Health Heroes.
week 2
Honoring Kiah Duggin's legacy. Empowering young women for a brighter future, helping underrepresented girls through mentorship and community.
2 / we're listening to
week 1
R&B Weekly on Spotify and Lesinfocus on YouTube, discovering new artists who will carry us and the next generation.
week 2
Uplift playlist by Amari Wyatt on Spotify 🎶 and Jill Scott's new album "To Whom This May Concern" coming Feb. 13, 2026.
3 / we're prioritizing
week 1
Health one day at a time. Find a tracking app, get a nice nature walk in weekly, make a goal to count steps, add vegetables to each meal...do what you gotta do.
I'm doing a cardio challenge with my family via the free Nike Running app. Find your community, make a challenge, and lets get it!
week 2
8 minutes of stretching daily. Set your timer and let's move!