We get it on where we live\/Better have a pass when you cross that bridge\/Welcome to Brooklyn<\/i>
\n\u2013 Lil\u2019 Kim, \u201cLighters Up\u201d<\/p>\n

Back in my day, Brooklyn was known as the \u201cthoroughest borough.\u201d From Crown Heights to Bed Stuy, Brooklyn was known worldwide for being the home of great rappers, great artists, and great culture.<\/p>\n

Well young whippersnappers, my borough\u2019s gone through some changes lately. While BK is still full of culture, it\u2019s also become home to vegan cafes, yoga studios, swanky high rise buildings, multiple Whole Foods locations, and even a few kombucha breweries<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The borough\u2019s uuniqe charm brought fitness bloggers, professionals, and enthusiasts to Greenpoint\u2019s Brooklyn Expo Center for the WELL Summit.<\/p>\n

All images by <\/em>@misso.photo<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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\nOver two days, experts like former model and Every Mother Counts activist Christy Turlington Burns, Women\u2019s Health magazine Editor in Chief Liz Plosser, and Olympic gold-medalist Nastia Liukin shared tips for incorporating health and wellness into our every day lives.<\/p>\n

With aisles of organic, gluten free, Paleo approved snacks, interactive experiences, and clean beauty products, the Expo floor introduced us to new brands focused on healthier living.<\/p>\n

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\nI sampled nitrogen infused cold brew coffee, fell in love with a fashionable wellness tracker<\/a> (be on the lookout for a review soon!), got informed about my fertility options, tasted CBD fueled gummy vitamins, and learned more about sustainable menstrual cups<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t get to sit in the funky chairs you saw on Instagram or do the cool cryogenic facial, but I did connect with other women in wellness and learned a ton from the Summit sessions I sat in on. I left feeling more empowered, rejuvenated, and connected to the wellness community.<\/p>\n

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\nI\u2019m so thankful to Gianne Doherty and the WELL Summit Tribe for having me as an ambassador this year\u2013and I can\u2019t wait to incorporate these healthy habits for 360\u00b0 wellness into my own life:<\/p>\n

1. Know your absolute musts.<\/strong><\/span>
\nDuring The Art of the Healthy Hustle, a panel of entrepreneurs including Y7 founder Sarah Larson Levey, Parsley Health founder Robin Berzin, MD, DayWon founder Candice Huffine, and Peloton instructor and Love Squad founder Ally Love discussed how to manage a career in health ad wellness without burning out. Dr. Berzin explained that while her days may be hectic, she focuses on her baseline\u2013the things that don\u2019t get sacrificed, no matter how busy she is. Instead of focusing on all the little things on your to do list, determine what you absolutely can\u2019t live without\u2013whether it\u2019s spending one on one time with your kids or having ten minutes to reflect every day.<\/p>\n

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\n2. If you\u2019re going to quit, do it on a good day.<\/span><\/strong>
\nFive time Olympic gold medalist Nastia Liukin shared that she\u2019s had plenty of days where she wanted to throw in the towel. Her mother advised her that she could quit gymnastics forever\u2013but only after she\u2019d had one good day. \u201cWhen you\u2019re starting something new or transitioning career paths, there will be moments when you want to throw your hands in the air. That\u2019s okay. But don\u2019t make a decision about quitting unless it\u2019s a good day. Don\u2019t let a bad day determine your path.\u201d<\/p>\n

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3. Find your purpose to become a force.<\/span><\/strong>
\nIn her chat with Essence beauty editor Julee Wilson, maternity maven (and girl crush) Latham Thomas reminded us that we each have a kind of medicine that only we can bring. For months I\u2019ve worried about where I\u2019m taking Mymommyvents. While I\u2019m a passionate advocate for maternal mental health, I\u2019m not a doula, psychologist, or doctor. I didn\u2019t know if anyone would take me seriously without an alphabet of credentials behind my name. Latham helped me to understand that even without the letters, I\u2019m still a powerful voice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nBranding strategist Blair Badenhop echoed those statements. During her session, she explained that when we find our purpose, we find our power. \u201cWhen we align with our purpose, trust our instincts and embrace all of who we are, we become unstoppable.\u201d<\/p>\n

A weekend of inspiring wellness powerhouses was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday! I got a chance to learn more about health and wellness from experts, right in my own backyard. I\u2019m looking forward to next year\u2019s WELL Summit\u2013will you be there?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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