There’s nothing that thrills me more than encountering an individual who is clearly walking in their purpose and has found the courage to utilize their gifts to touch the lives of those around them. This is exactly how I felt back in 2015 when I first met local fashion designer Jacqueline Amissah Addison. I was […]
Nicole Pillow
Nicole Pillow is a transformational speaker, facilitator and personal empowerment coach dedicated to helping you cultivate your divine beauty and God-given power, from the inside out. You can find out more about her at www.beautycultivator.com.
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Discovering my curl power
This week: Nicole Pillow shares how she learned to embrace her curls. While growing up as a biracial child in the ’70s here in Minnesota, my head of natural curls was in no way celebrated — in fact, my hair became a seed of insecurity planted at a young age. Many of my peers had […]
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Uplift your mood and attitude with the power of accessories
Let’s face it, Minnesota winters can feel long and daunting, especially for those of us (like myself) who are not cut out for the frigid cold. This is the time of year when most folks can’t wait for spring to arrive. Many of us are looking for hopeful signs that a warmer season is drawing […]
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Say hello to your new best friend
When people we care about are having a hard time, we usually treat them with kindness, understanding, and respect — yet when we are the ones having a hard time, we are often quick to be unkind. We may get angry, frustrated, and impatient with ourselves, even calling ourselves nasty names. Have you ever responded […]
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Simple steps for a fresh fashion start
It’s that time of year when we look forward to a fresh start in some area of our lives. Whether it is to lose weight, exercise more, get better rest, or save money, many of us see this time as a chance to hit the restart button. So, why not use this same “restart button” […]
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Will you survive or thrive in 2018?
One of my favorite quotes by Maya Angelou gives us a timely reminder that our mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive. Yet even with the best of intentions, we can find ourselves stagnant, catering to the demands of our daily grind — unconsciously going through the motions of our routines […]
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Peeling off the layers to let the authentic you shine
When your soul — the real authentic you — has the opportunity to shine from within, it is a fashion-forward statement of its very own. So while we are working these fabulous layers of style to stay warm, let’s be sure we are also cultivating a foundation of authenticity. Authenticity is an unhindered state of being that is […]
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Four fabulous ways to layer up in style
Baby, it’s cold outside, and the scramble to stay warm and cute begins. It’s tempting to throw fashion to the wind and pile on everything in your closet until your silhouette is buried. The good news is, with a hint of creativity and personal flair, we can achieve both warmth and style at the same […]
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Meet Nicole Pillow
Hello, Beauties! Welcome to MSR’s new fashion column called Fashioning YOU – Inside & Out. Each month, I, Nicole Pillow, will have the distinct privilege of providing you with a fun and fashion-filled adventure tailor-made for both your body and soul. As a speaker, writer, educator and personal empowerment coach, I’m humbled to say that my faith and […]