Tonya Abari is multigenre freelance writer, editor, and digital content guru. She enjoys spending time with family, discovering new places, collecting healing crystals, and unschooling her inquisitive and free-spirited daughter. You can find Tonya online at www.tonyaabari.com or hanging out on IG @iamtabari.
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Tonya Abari
Tonya Abari's Articles
Embracing all the layers of who you are, your multidimensionality, can be life changing. Women who’ve done it share stories and tips.
By
Tonya Abari
, June 26, 2024
5 Min Read
Within weeks, I went from a little lonely to booked and busy with brunch buddies, lunch dates, fitness friends and mom friends with kids the same age.
By
Tonya Abari
, May 2, 2024
6 Min Read
Beyoncé stands on the shoulders of many Black women singers and songwriters. Do you know who they are? Saddle up and let’s see if you’re a clever cowgirl.
By
Tonya Abari
, March 21, 2024
1 Min Read
Crystal Wilkinson’s mouthwatering cobbler recipe—and her new book—is a feast from our forebears. Enter for a chance to win a copy.
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Tonya Abari
, February 1, 2024
7 Min Read
We’re discriminated against, disrespected and told we’re not enough. Learn a confidence secret shared by Issa Rae, Lizzo and Tabitha Brown. Be seen, queen!
By
Tonya Abari
, July 8, 2022
5 Min Read
Got 12 minutes? Short intervals of exercise can benefit metabolic health, muscle tone, mood and more.
By
Tonya Abari
, April 8, 2022
2 Min Read
Experts call it ‘physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of identity.’ Sound familiar? Here’s some relief.
By
Tonya Abari
, April 16, 2021
3 Min Read
Poetry can motivate the spirit. Here are 10 poets to keep on your radar.
By
Tonya Abari
, February 26, 2021
3 Min Read
Finding your creative voice can help with self-esteem, finding your purpose and more. See these 5 tips.
By
Tonya Abari
, December 4, 2020
3 Min Read
No joke: The pharmacy of tomorrow may be a farm stand. But you can tap the power of a plant-based diet to fight inflammation, obesity, depression and diseases today.
By
Tonya Abari
, August 7, 2020
4 Min Read