MsAfriKanaChiC

Fantastical. Elusive. Free-spirited. Lover of Life

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I started off this year sharing with all of you that my intention for 2019 is freedom and greatness. One of the ways that has manifested is coming to the hard yet exciting decision to leave @flywheelsports * * I’ve spent the past 4 years surrounded by an amazing community of friends, riders, and fly fam that have supported me and held me up in ways that I couldn’t have imagined. I never thought that part of my career in wellness would be teaching fitness but riding at Flywheel gave me access to growing that dream within me. Stepping up on that podium is something that I’ll never regret or take for granted. But more importantly, neither will all the relationships I’ve made along the way. * * Flywheel will ALWAYS be home (I’ll be sweating with you in the stadium STILL as a rider!) but sometimes you have to leave home in order to make room for new beginnings. You have until March 6th to book it & bring it. 6 chances to fly, tap back, and show up & show out. I hope to see you all soon xo (at Flywheel Sports) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuR9JxijX1G/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1llv6wq362uag

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BEYOND PROUD to be listed along side so many phenomenal women. While it’s great to be featured and highlighted; what’s made me smile is the outpouring of love and support that we’ve shown one another today (& truthfully everyday)🙋🏾‍♀️💁🏿‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️ * * Wellness, like many other lanes, can be competitive but each of the women featured on this list have shown each other nothing but love, support, and adoration. * * * Cheers to all that we have to offer to one another and our communities by being our best selves while shining a light on each other. 💛 ps. If we don’t have a picture; that’s just another reason to get together! 🤗😉😜 @loveronnie @yogabah @arose_nyc @alexisrosexperience @jayelllewis @adrianaadele @aalignwellness @jasmineinfiniteone @stasibailey @takiamcclendon @kierasmalls @vitalitymeditation #collaborationovercompetition #sisterhood (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuH0O4SBANk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=blyc0rrv5c58

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When you’re in #alignment with your life; things tend to fall right into place at a rapid pace. There’s also times when alignment is reflected in your ability to hold #strength when life tests you. Here’s a picture of the #mega testing my ability to remained aligned even when under pressure. There’s 4 chances to check me out this week at @sltnyc Monday 10:30a*/12:30p Wednesday 9:30a/10:30a* *pop up class time that is NOT permanent so get in there while you can. @flywheelsports we’ll only have Monday 4:45p to party as I’m working with @aalignwellness Wednesday night. Let’s get in alignment together. 📸: @barelybrewed (at SLT Philly) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuAGV_KD0tL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18xbp0pmoa7li

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We’re gearing up for a chilly week but I’m keeping it HAWT on the mega & bike. 🔥 @sltnyc Monday 10:30am *POP UP* <— DON’T MISS OUT! 12:30pm Wednesday 9:30a @flywheelsports Monday 4:45p Wednesday 4:45pm method 6:45pm tempo #AFROBEATS theme Let’s show up and show out shall we? 💁🏾‍♀️ (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtuBiffDKd3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=oopdfz8sixu9

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Throwback to when I was a wee one. I had to be about 3 when I was in this picture and it’s one of my favorites because it shows who I’ve always been: a fun loving, body moving, ball of energy! It was also around this time when complications stemming from my congenital heart defect began to show it self and limited me from being all those things and more. * * * Now that I’m an adult survivor of congenital heart disease, I’m paying it forward the best way I know how; by being my fun outgoing energized self and joining some of Philly’s top cycling instructors by participating in the third annual Philly Spin in March! * * * This Sunday is the pregame before the party! Myself and @barelybrewed will be teaming up for a dual to remember at Flywheel center city at 2:30p. We’re riding strong for the small hearts to help raise funds for life saving innovations for the kids of @childrensphila! Link in bio to sign up and ride! (at Flywheel Sports) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtmCGyLjM8d/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b7xzp0bvn8ex

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On the first day of Black History Month & Heart Month, I had the pleasure of sitting down with @wdaspatty (your auntie’s favorite radio personality & stroke survivor) to raise heart health & stroke awareness. * * * Heart disease is the number one killer among women and even more prevalent among black women. Factors like high blood pressure, obesity, & diabetes raises Black women’s chances of experiencing a heart attack or stroke. * * * As a wellness professional AND a heart attack survivor, It’s my personal mission to raise awareness and help people take action to improving their health & wellness. Be on the look out for additional posts on small ways to transform your wellness routine! (at WDAS FM Philly) https://www.instagram.com/p/BteNN9Zj86c/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ug46v651i4bf

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Last night was @aalignwellness first AALIGN TO REDEFINE panel discussion! We made space for open and real conversation around diet and nutrition and how that impacts our health and wellness. * * * @adrianaadele did a beautiful job leading a thought provoking convo as a panel of experts (@getfreshdaily @nutritiouslyyours @yogaforyall @allfoodsfitbrit @adjuapadjua ) sat and shared their thoughts on how constructs like diet culture impact our relationship with food. We fellowshipped post panel with some delicious eats and treats from @sipnglo @reapwellness @lilpopshop. * * * My heart is full with the community and connection that happened in @shottowercoffee and I can’t thank everyone enough for making space in their life to sit down and share with us! Cheers to a successful first @aalignwellness and many more to come! 💛 (at Shot Tower Coffee) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtOqUOUj2dG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kfv2g28ptpba

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Extremely excited to birth a new thing in 2019! @aalignwellness is a collaboration of myself and @adrianaadele as an effort to make health and wellness accessible and inclusive for all. We’re thrilled to take the first steps with two upcoming events. 👇🏾👇🏻👇🏽 * * * Our first event is AALIGN TO DIVINE: VISIONING THE BEST SELF a vision boarding experience walking through a process of finding your word and setting an intention for creating a vision board that will reflect what you wish to manifest in your life. Adriana will be offering us a 45 minute yoga practice with guided journaling, intention setting and vision board creation by yours truly. * * * AALIGN TO REDEFINE: REDEFINING DIET & NUTRITION is a panel discussion holding space for an authentic and investigative conversation around what it means to have a “healthy diet”. We are inviting you to create your own definition of diet and nutrition in order to enhance and create your best relationship with self. We’re excited to be hosting this at @shottowercoffee while @sipnglo @lilpopshop and fellow panelist @adjuapadjua of @reapwellness provide snacks and treats. Link in bio for more info and tickets! I can’t wait to see all of you! (at Shot Tower Coffee) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtEO1k3jX1G/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ayebqtji128p

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“A Sunday well spent brings a week of content” * * * Self care Sunday is in full swing starting with therapy followed by an amazing ride with @aaadolph ! Sometimes as a wellness professional the last thing I want to do is focus the lens on myself but developing a wellness toolkit is so necessary to maintaining my level of greatness in all that I do. * * * So tell me; what’s your self-care Sunday practice? What are some of your go to rituals in your wellness toolkit? Share below 👇🏾👇🏼👇🏽👇🏿👇🏻 (at Flywheel Sports) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3tiGAjOvW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nazyhaypvur5

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I spent the end of 2018 #reflecting upon my year without the distraction and pressure of posting on social media (it's hard to do especially when everyone is still moving and your attached to amazing events and organizations- stay tuned for that!). But I spent time truly looking at all that I accomplished and all that I could improve upon and chose some words as a guide when making decisions in my life. (Shout out to @susannahconway for her find your word exercise!) * * * After sitting with myself I came up with two main words: FREEDOM & GREATNESS. There is FREEDOM in GREATNESS. When you make the decision to be great you tap into a journey that gives you the result of freedom. Freedom to call the shots. Freedom to live how you chose to live. Freedom from whatever limits you in life. * * * My goal for 2019 is to get free and grow in greatness with all that I do. The above picture is reflective of how I'll feel as an end result of tapping into my greatness. What's your word(s) for 2019? What are you leading with? Share with me below! 📸: @toosmalll (at Accra Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsWLN3_jHwf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1d9dlreorhu0q

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Taking a #mindfulmoment from my vacay to share with all of you the amazing interview #experience I had with @alimshapiro and her Insatiable podcast. * * * We chatted all things #healing and going from #surviving to THRIVING post major life #change. * * * 2019 is all about #transformation and learning how to #thrive during the storm. Listen (LINK IN BIO) and stay tuned for all the goodness I have in store for you! (at Bridgetown, Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsI_jzhj7i3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fvjds8cdz3bf

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“It's getting late I'm making my way over to my favorite place I gotta get my body moving, shake the stress away.” * * * Happy new year from me & the crew! @_a_renee @toosmalll (at Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGYXIZDuSN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f1qp2pspo8wl

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#tbt December 6th was a milestone. Not only did I get the chance to be a bridesmaid and celebrate the wedding of one of my dearest friends; last Thursday marked my 4th year as an instructor with @flywheelsports * * * It’s been four years of community, growth, power ups, themes, and most importantly connection between myself and the amazing athletes that I get to encourage on and off the podium. Here’s to many more rides & moments we’ll share in 2019. 📸: @barelybrewed (at Flywheel Sports) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrV_CnKjTKo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3c9n35k2bb3r

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Step outside of your day to day in order to reflect and be grateful for your life when you can. * * * It’s hard to celebrate the wins when the grind is nonstop. And as someone who used to pride themselves on working nonstop; I can tell you first hand that vacations (no matter how big or how small) are necessary to move FORWARD in your goals. * * * Here’s to making your 2019 filled with more moments to reflect and celebrate the wins in life. (at Cancún, Quintana Roo) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrJNkv2Dhzg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ffmbqnkiz15j

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This is me post open heart surgery & me post @bewellphilly Health hero challenge. In the first picture I have tubes shoved in parts of my body where tubes don’t belong, a wound running down the middle of my chest holding onto a bear with a splint inside in order to breathe post having my ribs cracked. Physically drained and emotionally broken post traumatic heart event. Never in my life did I ever think spending 43 days in a hospital bed was the beginnings to the woman I am now in the second picture: a health and wellness professional who is an entrepreneur AND a health hero FINALIST! * * * I may not have won the $10K prize, but winning $2,500 and more importantly seeing how far I’ve come since open heart surgery almost 7 years ago makes me a winner in my book. * * * Thank you to the Philadelphia community for nominating and supporting me in this #journeyto10k. Whether I am your therapist, friend, family, or fitness instructor; thank YOU for lifting me up and encouraging me to be my most authentic, accountable, and affirming self during times when I feel like doing any of the three is just too much. I thank you. I love you. And I’m so excited to share what’s next in this wellness journey. (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqtpoNDjrMi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hbwa865vvgbn

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The face you make when someone says #thanksgiving dinner starts at 3pm but you KNOW the food won’t be ready till 6pm. 😫🤣 The short week in wellness starts now! * * * Full day of clients tomorrow at @philadelphiamft then Wednesday is all about the physical body with 9:30a @sltnyc & 4:45pm @flywheelsports (#tempo friends were getting it back in the following week so sign up for 4:45pm!) 📸: @barelybrewed (at Flywheel Sports) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqX6XWSDLCq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kh3oks1qb3ls

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FINAL day of voting for @bewellphilly #challenge has arrived and I couldn’t be happier about the outpouring of love and support I’ve felt from this #community in my #journeyto10k for the @ahaphilly. * * * Let’s continue to support the American Heart Association’s efforts to spread heart/stroke awareness, heart health, and life saving research & interventions by voting me as your Health Hero! Link in bio! 📸: @barelybrewed (at Rittenhouse Square) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqM8J_ujb_s/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13xqduj40odaf